We have debated about what to write for the Clarion Consensus. Typically, we sit down and brainstorm current events and issues going on in the world and attempt to tie it into Sinclair related events. But recently, what has been on our hearts is the library. We believe the Sinclair Community College library is the heart of Sinclair because of it’s desire to keep students thriving. We are amazed at how wonderful and friendly the staff are and how well they appear to get along. What makes us happy... [Read more...]

The Dayton Reds Rookie Success League offers nutrition for the mind and body. It also hopes to build character in community youth, according to Shannon Webster, Sinclair Community College alumnus. Webster said she is proud to have graduated this spring with her associates degree, as well as completing her internship through Sinclair. Webster’s internship involved aiding the organization by securing food sponsors, such as Subway, Jimmy Johns and Hothead Burrito. “I got to be a part of the planning... [Read more...]

The Sinclair fieldhouse is under construction for summer term in order to replace the floor that has been down since its original construction in 1974. On Jan. 9, 1983, a large water main burst under Robert Drive causing a flood that left significant damage to Sinclair’s lower levels.  Four days later, the water main burst again. In the fieldhouse, there is a small gold plaque marking the dates and the water level height, which was close to three feet. In addition to the fieldhouse floor needing... [Read more...]

Brooke and Beth Johnson-Johns appear to be typical Sinclair Community College students. But they have a hidden talent. Brooke and Beth are both ice performers at Kings Island performing in Snoopy Rocks! on Ice. “We do three shows a day, every day but Wednesday, and four shows on Saturdays,” Brooke said.  “The show generally runs 30-35 minutes.” “Brooke plays Linus and I play Sally, and we both perform as ensemble,” Beth said. “Ensemble is basically, the backup dancer to a singer in... [Read more...]

Facebook, a social networking phenomenon, was created in February 2004.  Almost six years later it has 500 million active users, according to Facebook.com On any given day, 50 percent of active users sign on, and people spend more than 700 billion minutes logged in, according to Facebook.com “I never sign off,” Liz Fernandez, a pre-nursing student said.  Fernandez is one of the 250 million active users currently accessing Facebook through their mobile devices.  People who use Facebook on their... [Read more...]

And with pick No. 625 in the 2011 MLB First-Year Player Draft, the Cincinnati Reds select: former Sinclair Community College and University of Cincinnati pitcher Daniel Jensen. “At first, I had a big smile on my face,” Jensen said of his thoughts when he got the call from the Reds telling him he was drafted.  “It was all of this hard work paying off.  It was a dream come true.” Jensen pitched at UC his last three seasons and before that at Sinclair.  He credited coach Steve Dintaman and... [Read more...]