The Campus Bookstore acknowledges the struggles students had purchasing books online prior to winter quarter, and has implemented changes to help fix the issue, according to Director of Business Services Ty Stone. “We deconstructed the web order system,” Stone said.  “We’re expecting it will run a lot smoother.” The problems of winter quarter were multi-faceted.  One issue, pertaining to when they can process financial aid orders, Stone said they have no power over.  But Stone... [Read more...]

Hardwork, determination, and perseverance are three traits that are needed to become successful. Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) System Technician Adam Williford has shown these traits and was recently recognized for his completion of his program. The Siemens Corporation recently awarded Williford for outstanding accomplishment in completing their master curriculum program. Anyone who successfully attends the classes needed for the master operator program receives a plaque for completion.... [Read more...]

To help bridge the gap between cultural diversity and cultural awareness through film, London Coe, a student at Sinclair Community College, has created Reel Culture Club with the hopes of doing just that. “The club offers films that showcase cultural experiences and bridges the missing link on campus between awareness and conversation,” Coe said. All club meetings will be held tentatively on Monday evenings at 5 p.m. in Building 8, Room 073. The location of all meetings will be announced on the... [Read more...]

During the weeks of Feb. 8 to Feb 26, Sinclair’s Works on Paper Gallery will feature the fine arts photography of professional artist Chris Bucher to showcase cultural awareness, according to Pat McClelland, Gallery Coordinator. “The gallery is an incredible teaching tool for fine arts students,” he said. “And by showcasing cultural awareness it shows how it effects themes in the greater community.” Bucher’s photographs, said McClelland, are of large portraits taken at a sports venue... [Read more...]

With the internet becoming more prevalent in our societies lives, making sure your computer is secure is becoming a priority. Between the use of social networking sites like Facebook or college based sites like College Humor, the chances of someone picking up a virus by the click of a button is growing. Chief Information Security Officer Dan O’Callaghan says that one the easiest way for anyone to make sure there computer stays secure is to “think before they click.” “A lot of people have... [Read more...]

With the conference tournament coming up, Sinclair Community College’s men’s basketball team is in a battle for first place and control of the conference. Sinclair along with Cincinnati State community college and Cuyahoga community college is in a three-team race to see who can take home the regular season conference championship and earn the top seed for the conference tournament. Head coach Jeff Price says his team views every game as a “one and done” situation because to advance they... [Read more...]