Prospectus 2016

The Prospectus works to proliferate information relevant to Parkland-goers and provide its student workers with a space conducive to the learning environment.

The Prospectus is Parkland College’s campus-wide student newspaper, and has been in constant production since late 1968. Our reporters and editors are exclusively students of Parkland College with a variety of majors and career interests, not just communications and journalism. We set out to provide an outlet for students to further develop their writing, photography, communication, time management, and critical thinking skills while producing a quality, trusted source of news for Parkland-goers.

The Prospectus publishes weekly during Parkland’s spring and fall semesters and three times during the summer.

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Prospectus, January 13, 2016

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Toni Burkhalter 2015 Teaching Excellence Award Winner; Parkland aids students with late registration; U of I bans hoverboards in all campus buildings; Weight loss resolutions: Tips on maintaining your New Years goals;
Prospectus, January 20, 2016

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Parkland hosts 15th annual MLK Jr. Countywide Celebration; New Office for Public Safety improves functionality, accessibility; Evening art classes start in February; Parkland scholarship opportunities extended;
Prospectus, January 27, 2016

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Parkland offers customizable degree; Forward Momentum software tool reaches Parkland; Parkland budget crisis leads board of trustees to cut scholarships;
Prospectus, February 3, 2016

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Black History Month commemorated at Parkland; Springfield considering alternate funding options for MAP grants; When did America stop being great?; Parkland Fitness Center offers many benefits; Wild nights at the Canopy Club
Parkland College, February 10, 2016

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Dean of Students receives award for work in innovation, engagement; Ramping up sustainability awareness; Parkland dental clinic resource for students, community; Parkland vs. Lincoln Land 73-61; Parkland hosting Valentines festivities;
Prospectus, February 17, 2016

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Parkland hosts discussions about racism; Augmented Reality Sandbox give geography students enhanced perspective; Parkland students receive writing awards; Getting it together at Giertz (Ann Coddington, Jason Peot)
Prospectus, February 24, 2016

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Parkland Pathway not paved for everyone; Board of trustees vote to raise tuition next semester; Planetarium spreading reach with laser show, spaceship game; Then and now: Society's evolution and The Prospectus; Light and Form: Works by Ann Coddington and Jason Peot;
Prospectus, March 2, 2016

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Parkland Institute of Aviation signs interview agreement with airline; Humans of Parkland; Student Government hopefuls; Parkland Cobras vs. Danville Jaguars 94-61; William M. Staerkel Planetarium Spring 2016;
Prospectus, March 9, 2016

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International students celebrated through cultures fair; Lets's talk: Racism a public discussion at Parkland event; Cobras move to Nationals (men's basketball); Unofficial St. Patrick's Day 2016 at U of I (photo essay);
Prospectus, March 16, 2016

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Happy 50th Anniversary Parkland! Value of cultural education overlooked by Parkland students; Long-time faculty members recall changes at Parkland; Future Rock live at the Canopy Club (photo essay)
Prospectus, March 30, 2016

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Parkland president discusses budget woes, faculty cuts; Humans of Parkland; Awareness of heroin prevalence, help for users emphasized by Public Safety; Softball, baseball teams start with a spring in their step; Cobras Softball 17-3; Summer Camp Music Festival '16 third round of artists announced
Prospectus, April 6, 2016

Scott Barnes, Peter Floess, and Billi Jo Hart

PARKLAND HOSTS RACES FUNDRAISER TO RAISE SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS; Biannual student survey helps Parkland tackle substance use; Big Gigantic at The Canopy Club
Prospectus, April 13, 2016

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Concealed carry: Parkland instructors share thoughts; Humans of Parkland; Dee Brown emphasizes positivity in achieving goals; Local band The Inn Keepers record at Parkland's Perimeter Road
Prospectus, April 20, 2016

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'Fiddler on the Roof' performed at Parkland; Get ready for summer fun with College for Kids; 2016 student juried exhibit; Award winners named in art, design student juried exhibit;
Prospectus, April 27, 2016

Parkland College, Peter Floess, Scott Barnes, Matthew D. Moss, and Zonghui Li

Course changes lined up for coming semester; Teenager receives degree at Parkland before graduating high school, How America's Electoral College works, McDonnell case at high court will test reach of bribery laws (AP), Illinois bills would limit mentally ill from owning guns (AP), Ex-NFL QB Johnny Manziel indicted in Texas (AP), Saudi prince unveils plans to welcome tourists (AP), Tourist in yoga airplane altercation allowed to fly to Korea (AP), Club Latino hosts bubble soccer (photo essay);
Prospectus, June 1, 2016

Parkland College, Peter Floess, and Scott Wells

Natural sciences create new outdoor lab space in L-wing, Reception: Graphic Design Student Juried Exhibition, Grab your FREE copy of Images Magazine now in Student Life, Graphic Design Student Juried Exhibition 2016
Prospectus, June 29, 2016

Parkland College, Matthew D. Moss, Scott Wells, and Peter Floess

Theft remains most prevalent crime on Parkland campus, New Parkland women's soccer coach named, 'American idiot' performed in Parkland Theater
Prospectus, July 27, 2016

Parkland College, Peter Floess, Scott Wells, and Matthew D. Moss

Career guidance, employment help available at Career Center, Dawn of a new cold war and why it means nothing
Prospectus, August 24, 2016

Parkland College, Peter Floess, and Scott Wells

Student Life director enjoys job, working with students, Students to compete at nationals for engine work, Japan House gears up for crowds at festival celebrating Japanese culture, Parkland Cobras vs. Fighting Illini scrimmage
Prospectus, August 31, 2016

Parkland College, Matthew D. Moss, Scott Wells, and Peter Floess

Parkland offers counseling alongside academic advising, Cobra baseball to play at Busch Stadium, Intoxicated in the air: drunk pilots make news but are rare(AP Airlines Writers), Illinois Regional College Fair comes to Parkland College, New community ed 'maker' classes for fall in food, handcrafts, Student sees benefits of 'Pokemon Go'(The DeKalb Daily chronicle), Cobra Volleyball hopes to continue last season's success
Prospectus, September 7, 2016

Parkland College, Peter Floess, and Scott Wells

Duckworth, Durbin visit Parkland to discuss education finances on election trail, Champaign Farmers' Market holding event with Parkland organizations, Student government candidates, Parkland aviation student wins GlobalAir.com scholarship, New FAFSA dates; area students encouraged to apply early, Meet the Women of Law Enforcement Career Fair, set for Sept. 24, Cobra softball season opens
Prospectus, September 14, 2016

Parkland College, Peter Floess, Scott Wells, and Matthew D. Moss

Solar panels to be installed on Parkland building, Profiles of Parkland: Ruthie Counter, First Lady Suite to Open Parkland Theatre 2016-2017 Season, Apply to show off new iPhones and maybe new ways to listen(AP), Parkland's fitness center expands hours, Parkland College Alumni Art, Design Exhibit opens Sept. 26
Prospectus, September 21, 2016

Parkland College, Peter Floess, Scott Wells, Emma Gray, and Brianne Jones

Many entertainment options during 12th annual Pygmalion Festival, Belgium sees first case of minor being granted euthanasia(AP), Parkland College wins national land surveying education award, Produced at Parkland, album by The Inn Keepers available for download, New production 'First Lady Suite' at Parkland theatre, Cobra men's soccer defeats St. Charles
Prospectus, September 28, 2016

Scott Wells, Peter Floess, Rachael Mowrer, Matt Moss, and Li Zonghui

PARKLAND SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY ON CUTTING EDGE; Humans of Parkland: Michelle Wright; Police: 5 shot, 1 dead, after fight at Illinois campus party; Food pantry helps Parkland students; People around the world react to first Trump-Clinton debate; The Pledge, the national anthem, patriotism; Pygmalion highlights from 2016; Call for Entries for the 2016 CUDO PRO SHOW
Prospectus, October 12, 2016

Peter Floess, Scott Wells, Emma Gray, Rachael Mowrer, Matt Moss, Brianne Jones, and Kelly Youngblood

PARKLAND OFFERS DEPRESSION SCREENINGS; Meet the Staff: Kelly Youngblood; Seamus Reilly; Vice President for Institutional Advancements, Irish singer; Survey, Mapping Career Fair set for Oct. 20; Clown hysteria spreading, Illinois not immune; Pennies for Pumpkins 2016; Parkland police stress safety for campus; Prospectus editor visits Bloomington Zoo; Notice to faculty, students regarding final exams; Prospectus staff attends Illinois Community College Journalism Association Conference