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  Prospectus, January 28, 2015

  Parkland College, Humna Sharif, and Zach Trueblood

  What makes an instructor interesting?, Bridging the gap between semester breaks, Illinois pays millions to keep inmates who are unable to find a home(AP), No-tip restaurant offers new pay, benefits(AP), Obama idea to trim college savings hits GOP opposition(AP), ‘Deadheads’ ask to camp during Chicago concerts(AP), Cervantes searchers find casket with his initials inscribed(AP)

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  Prospectus, February 4, 2015

  Parkland College, Jordan Hannah, Humna Sharif, and Zach Trueblood

  What motivates students?, Parkland College promotes faculty to new dean positions(Parkland Marketing and Public Relations), What makes a successful class, good students or good instructors?, New grants help language students study overseas(Parkland Marketing and Public Relations), Student Healthcare 101: What new tax rules mean for you, Both sides in Keystone XL debate bend facts(AP), NIU students press for underage access to bars(AP), Boston celebrates Super Bowl victory(AP), Athletic Hall of Fame Class Honored Saturday(Parkland Marketing and Public Relations)

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  Prospectus, February 11, 2015

  Parkland College, Zach Trueblood, Humna Sharif, Jose Alzaibar, and Jordan Hannah

  Intellectual freedom at Parkland, 3-D printing at Parkland, Modern printing becomes popular amongst students and staff, MSA helps create cultural competence at Parkland, Morning rituals may help students succeed, Net neutrality and what it could mean to you(AP), Missing student probe, Mexico’s case questioned by Argentine’s experts(AP), Report: Automakers fail to fully protect against hacking(AP), Cobras Basketball defeat rival Danville(Parkland College), Jury seated in slaying of ‘American Sniper’ author(AP)

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  Prospectus, February 18, 2015

  Parkland College, Jose Alzaibar, Humna Sharif, Zach Trueblood, Brittany Webb, Rod Lovett, and Jordan Hannah

  Money on the Mind?, Tips on managing your tax and financial aid refunds, Family, friends say 3 slain in NC left a legacy of GIVING(AP), The value of textbooks in the digital age, Transferring to 4-year universities from Parkland, Simple ways to stay safe during the winter, Eating right still at core of dietary guidelines(AP), US teens getting less & less sleep, study shows(AP Medical Writer), US proposes rules for the era of drones(AP), Jon Stewart’s style gets global ‘like’(AP), #1 Parkland Women rally late to stun #3 ICC(Parkland College), Student Government hosts annual Valentine’s Day Dance, Carr dies at age 58(AP)

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  Prospectus, February 25, 2015

  Parkland College, Humna Sharif, Jose Alzaibar, Brittany Webb, Rod Lovett, and Zach Trueblood

  Parkland takes steps to help students in need, at-risk for College Students, Big passion fuels farms in Illinois(The (De Kalb) Daily Chronicle), No clear plan if health care subsidies fall(AP), Champaign-Urbana on the MTD, US names first global envoy for LGBT rights(AP), Dietary guidelines suggest tax on sugary foods(AP), Most back Obama plan to raise investment taxes(AP), Rauner budget strikes at Illinois hospitals, nursing homes(AP Medical Writer), Men win at Lincoln, remained tied for M-WAC lead, Women rout Lincoln to keep streak alive, Parkland Theatre Presents 'The Sparrow'

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  Prospectus, March 4, 2015

  Brittany Webb, Jordan Hannah, and Zach Trueblood

  FACEBOOK ADDS NEW GENDER OPTION FOR USERS; Anti-Israel divestment push gains traction at US colleges; Rauner budget could cut Amtrak trains; Students celebrate the Chinese New Year; Debate rages over color of dress photographed in rare light; Millions affected if health subsidies are barred; Illinois' benefits remain an issue; Officials: US report finds racial bias in Ferguson Police Department; Lady Cobras On a Roll...; New second stage generating buzz

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  Prospectus, March 11, 2015

  Parkland College, Humna Sharif, Jordan Hannah, Brittany Webb, Zach Trueblood, and Billi Jo Hart

  Interactive club helps students learn English as a second language, Solar-powered plane takes flight around the world(AP), Students face difficulties juggling work, class, Parkland hosts the Regional Science Olympiad Tournament, Official’s fine dining funded by Illinois taxes(AP), Transferring from Parkland College, Students combine exercise, academics for focus(The (Sterling) Gazette), Daylight saving time(AP), Commencement more than just a ceremony, Ringling Bros. says circuses to be elephant-free in 3 years(AP), Women’s Basketball advances to nationals(Athletic Director), Woman now in wheelchair testifies at Boston bombing trial(AP), Turbo Suit comes to Canopy Club with new name, album

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  Prospectus, March 18, 2015

  Parkland College, Humna Sharif, Zach Trueblood, Jordan Hannah, and Brittany Webb

  Latino retention rates a priority, Alternative Spring Break benefits the community, What is Unofficial? A background on the local tradition, Spring Break events in C-U and surrounding areas, Survey: Young adults do consume news in their own way(AP), Cruz: Lift all contribution limits on campaign cash(AP), UN head urges better safeguards for climate disasters(AP), Student Government candidates, Weekly rundown of PC Athletics(Athletic Director), Live-streaming apps dominate buzz at South by Southwest(AP)

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  Prospectus, April 1, 2015

  Parkland College, Humna Sharif, Jordan Hannah, Frederick Krueger, Brittany Webb, Zach Trueblood, and Scott Barnes

  Parkland’s Physics Department makes ground breaking discovery, Parkland to provide pizza and tax help on Tax Day, Parkland’s Pathway Program to Hogwarts, Slender Man visits Parkland College, Parkland Planetarium spots UFO during star gazing event, Champaign to host the Olympic Games, Underwater Basket Weaving, Parkland’s newest sport, The downside of Spring Break,

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  Prospectus, April 8, 2015

  Parkland College, Zach Trueblood, and Brittany Webb

  Connect, Create and Innovate. PEN providing resources for students in business, Internships beneficial to students over summer break, Racism a lingering problem among collegiate millennials(AP), Senator Brady wants to push university privatization discussion(AP), 'Content with Nothing'(AP), WWI graffiti sheds light on soldiers’ experience(AP), Indiana faces long road to restore image(AP), Report: Rolling Stone rape article ‘journalistic failure’(AP), Wascher named NJCAA Division II Player of the Year(Athletic Director), Softball schedule 2015, ‘Furious 7’ races past expectations with $143.6 million(AP)

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  Prospectus, April 15, 2015

  Parkland College, Humna Sharif, Zach Trueblood, and Brittany Webb

  TECHNOLOGY SIMPLIFIED; STAR and Campus Tech come together for new Tech service Desk, Parkland email system soon to change, Shooting drew together ordinary lives of driver, officer(AP), Second shot: Hillary Clinton set to run again for president(AP), TORNADO DISASTER Residents allowed to return to Illinois town(AP), EXCHANGE: Vinyl is back in rotation in the metro-east(Belleville News-Democrat), Rauner further details legislative agenda(AP), AP investigation details pertimeter breaches at US airports(AP), 500 more community volunteers needed for 2015 Christie Clinic Illinois Marathon, WPCD brings back old time radio

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  Prospectus, April 22, 2015

  Parkland College, Humna Sharif, Brittany Webb, Zach Trueblood, and Adam Vilmin

  William M. Staerkel Planetarium, Student work displayed in the Giertz Gallery, Behind the curtain of “The Drowsy Chaperone” in Parkland Theatre, Seattle attempt to help addicts shines in study(AP), Hopes dim for school funding formula overhaul’s passage(AP), School districts and parents at odds over breakfast during class(AP), Golf team wins Illinois College Blueboy Invite(Athletic Director), Parkland Lady Cobras reflect on success

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  Prospectus, April 29, 2015

  Zach Trueblood, Brittany Webb, Humna Sharif, Adam Vilman, and Billi Jo Hart

  EARTH WEEK; Experts gathered in Nepa! a week ago to ready for earthquake; Illinois air museum plans to close over finances; Illinois schools chief says funding fix could take years; Summer semester approaching fast: Tips for getting ahead with schoolwork; Heaith officials say ice cream is safe despite some recalls; The world as seen by an artist; Ohio in a minority as high court weighs same-sex marriage; The upcoming baseball! season; A took ahead at Summer Camp Music Festival

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  Prospectus, May 6, 2015

  Parkland College, Brittany Webb, Humna Sharif, Zach Trueblood, and Adam Vilmin

  Are you ready to GRADUATE?, Peaceful Baltimore demonstrators praise top prosecutor(AP), Parkland attains ‘Ready to Respond Campus’ designation, Student Life Banquet Ending the school year with food, awards and improvisation, College for Kids provides summer programs for local youth, On 150th anniversary, Lincoln’s hometown re-enacts funeral(AP), Troubled forecasters seek way to improve tornado warnings(AP), Rauner agency privatization idea raises concerns(AP), Deportation of immigrants continue to decline under Obama(AP), Cobra athletics exemplify the Parkland experience, Parkland Motorsports Car Show shows off their shine

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  Prospectus, May 27, 2015

  Scott Barnes, Humna Sharif, Zach Trueblood, Brittany Webb, and Adam Vilman

  COUNSELING AND ADVISING DEPARTMENT AIMS TO HELP STUDENTS WITH CAREER PLANNING; Parkland Honors Program offers many benefits to students; Man accused of killing SIUE student headed to grand jury; Parkland College Board of Trustees: Who are they and what do they do?; Athlete Dean Potter knew dangers of BASE jumping; Summer events heating up in the area; Asian groups file complaint over Harvard admission practices; White House hopefuls agree: Iraq war a mistake; Obama, first lady thinking about life after White House; Parkland Golf moves forward; Summer Camp Music Festiva! features local band Sun Stereo as part of eclectic lineup

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  Prospectus, June 24, 2015

  Parkland College, Zach Trueblood, Sarah Powers, and Adam Vilmin

  Parkland campus to go smoke free, AMP reaching past Parkland campus, 'Triple Play' plan provides free tech services, 6 killed in California balcony collapse during a party(AP), An Interview with Lisa Costello, Giertz Gallery Director, Urbana’s Market at the Square working to increase fresh food access(City of Urbana), Donald Trump says he’s running for president in 2016(AP), Choosing your own: Definition of race becoming fluid(AP), Confidently Humble, or the time I started beating on the ground with a stick, Smashmouth to headline at Champaign Music Festival(Champaign Park District), Kosovo art installation of dresses supports war rape victims(AP), Obama says US racism ‘not cured,’ makes point with epithet(AP)

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  Prospectus, July 22, 2015

  Sarah Powers, Zach Trueblood, and Adam Vilmin

  STATE OF THE ART: NEW MUSIC CLASS BRINGS RECORDING STUDIO TO PARKLAND; Changes ushered in with construction on campus; Parkland a top choice for health professions; Doctors say teen's HIV in check for 12 years without drugs; David Leake, Director of Parkiand's Staerke! Planetarium; Thousands of athietes prepare for Specia! Olympics this week; $10 bill change rankles descendant of Alexander Hamilton; Planned Parenthood says video part of decadelong harassment; Summer no time for vacation for Parkland baseball; First Gig Rock campers live out rock star dreams; Jon Stewart heads into home stretch at 'Daily Show'

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  Prospectus, August 26, 2015

  Parkland College, Zach Trueblood, Sarah Powers, Brittany Webb, and Adam Vilmin

  Mumps outbreak hits close to home, Director chosen for Parkland Orchestra, Parkland clubs offer many benefits to students, Teens shopping more like their parents(AP), Popular foods taking on new hues without artificial dyes(AP), Clinton's Iowa message less global, more local(AP), Out on the links with Nick Berger(AP), Artist Banksy opens derelict 'Dismaland' theme park(AP), Spain: New leftist mayors turn back on bullfighting(AP),

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  Prospectus, September 2, 2015

  Parkland College, Scott Barnes, Sarah Powers, Jessica Stanze, Brittany Webb, Matthew D. Moss, Jacob Kenter, Adam Vilmin, and Zach Trueblood

  Foreign language enrollment decreases, Professors take center stage in faculty exhibit, Alternative buying options keep textbook costs low, Campus resources help students struggling with academics, Married professors show students how to keep an open mind, Study finds peak months for college students’ 1st drug use(AP), Director Wes Craven dies at 76(AP), Sanders says he would be prepared to use military force(AP), Cobras looking to strike this season, Men’s basketball reloading for high expectations, Parkland clubs highlighted at Student Activities Fair,

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  Prospectus, September 9, 2015

  Parkland College, Sarah Powers, Matthew D. Moss, Scott Barnes, Zach Trueblood, Adam Vilmin, Jacob Kenter, and Brittany Webb

  Love wins, just in time for CU Pride Fest, Focus of ‘close door policy’ meant to protect students, Parkland aims to be a sustainable institution, Convicted killer adjusts to society(AP), KY clerk who fought gay marriage is released from jail(AP), Maintaining a healthy lifestyle throughout the semester, Sex talk part of curriculum under New York campus safety law(AP), Baseball starts team building process, Parkland Men’s Soccer team defeats Heartland, 6-1, Scholarship event to benefit automotive tech students,

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  Prospectus, September 16, 2015

  Parkland College, Zach Trueblood, Matthew D. Moss, Peter Floess, Jacob Kenter, and Bill Kirby

  Many perks to surg tech profession, Speech and Debate Team offers beneficial skills, Students can apply earlier for college aid(AP), California wildfire incinerates homes(AP), ER receives thousand of Tricycle injuries each year(AP), Obama promotes search tool with college-specific data(AP), In Review: Jacksonland: President Andrew Jackson, Cherokee Chief John Ross, and A Great American Land Grab, Seeking ‘16 spark, Walker proposes vast union restrictions(AP), Coach, team reputation: Reasons transfer players choose Parkland College, Ellnora Fest celebrates iconic instrument, Miss Georgia Betty Cantrell wins Miss America pageant(AP),

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  Prospectus, September 23, 2015

  Parkland College, Zach Trueblood, Scott Barnes, Brittany Webb, Bill Kirby, Matthew D. Moss, Jacob Kenter, Adam Vilmin, and Peter Floess

  New service educated students about college loans, for free, Community colleges provide unique experience for students, More students encouraged to apply for aid, Parkland changing format for placement testing, 'selfie' program highlights local museum community, Jury weighs whether cliff death was murder or mishap(AP), For Walker, a cascade of troubles ends campaign(AP), GOP’s Fiorina shows off lighter side on ‘The Tonight Show’(AP), Cobras softball take two from DACC, Next era of Parkland Golf begins, Pygmalion Music Festival returns to C-U, NYC street art makes statement for human rights in Iran(AP)

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  Prospectus, September 30, 2015

  Parkland College, Scott Barnes, Zach Trueblood, Peter Floess, Jacob Kenter, Matthew D. Moss, Brittany Webb, Adam Vilmin, and Bill Kirby

  HOMELESS; Financial insecurity a real threat to community, student body, Dean advises students to use caution with social media presence, Local groups work to educate prisoners, Parkland Child Development Center adds butterfly garden, Ornithology exhibit reflects art, biology, Volunteer opportunities highlighted at annual event, Pope: Bishops who covered up for abuse guilty of wrongdoing(AP), Don't get drunk: Advice college kids may not get from docs(AP), Q&A: Things to know about the deadly Seattle duck boat crash(AP), Cobra volleyball remains undefeated, Parkland College Music Ensemble to perform,

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  Prospectus, October 7, 2015

  Parkland College, Zach Trueblood, Matthew D. Moss, Scott Barnes, Brittany Webb, Sarah Powers, Sierra Benson, Adam Vilmin, and Jacob Kenter

  Black Student Success Project continues informative workshops, Parkland job fair invites women to consider law enforcement, Campus Sustainability Month highlighted, Science lectures open to students, community, Equestrian team starts fresh season with new coach, elected officers, Parkland offers innovative tech for students, Coast Guard: Missing ship sank, 1 body found, search ongoing(AP), Biden backs transgender military service(AP), Clinton pushing new gun controls after Oregon shooting(AP), What's happening at the Giertz Gallery?, Women's basketball begins quest for national championship, Women’s soccer beats SWIC 3-0,

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  Prospectus, October 14, 2015

  Parkland College, Sarah Powers, Matthew D. Moss, Scott Barnes, Peter Floess, and Adam Vilmin

  New RN bridge program for paramedics the first of its kind in the state, Parkland working to head off campus violence, Many students want more options in the cafeteria, Monument to honor King planned for Georgia’s Stone Mountain(AP), Students return to Oregon college after shooting(AP), Interstate 95 reopening in South Carolina after record flood(AP), In Review: A Photographer's life of Love and War, Obama: Clinton made mistake; security not endangered(AP), That New York twang: Nashville calls on Big apple schools(AP), Obama gives Kanye West some tips for his presidential run(AP), Injuries just another challenge for Cobra baseball team, Records: Illini athletics part of $1.5M vehicle program(AP),