Goodbye Spring, Hello Fall!


I hope the first couple weeks of the semester were amazing. I have noticed the vast amount of new faces and excitement in some students as they pass by one …

The Final Countdown


As summer marches on, the excitement of returning to or starting college begins. It’s never an easy transition, and trying to ignore the calendar and clock heightens anxiety. What else …

The Room Where It Happens


My previous post mentioned the driving forces that have helped me reach this point in my life, but I have yet to share what helps me each and every morning. …

Show Me The Money…Please?


Every year, South Suburban College offers an abundance of scholarships. These scholarships come with certain guidelines to apply, but there are many to choose from and one could be waiting …

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun


             As we enter into March, my mind quickly goes into how I made it to the halfway mark of the college semester. Just like many others, I am trying …

Women Empower One Another


This Friday, South Suburban College will be hosting the Chicago Women’s Conference presented by the Business & Career Institute. The event will open with a powerful keynote speaker. Caprice O’Bryant …

History Lesson


Hey guys!  It’s Black History month. The first event that I had pleasure in participating in was the African American History Contest: African American Firsts. From questions asking about the …

The Future is Now


My name is Jacqueline, and I am a student here at South Suburban College. I began attending in 2007, but in spring of 2010 I needed time to reevaluate what …