After serving Lone Star College-Kingwood for the past 12 years, President Katherine B. Persson has officially announced her retirement as LSC-Kingwood’s President. However, she will stay as a LSC-Kingwood employee until December 2020 and has thought about writing a book about her experience recovering from Harvey. Her successor has not been decided, but a search… Continue reading Lone Star- Kingwood’s President Persson Retires
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Student Government President Steps Down
Rachel G. Byrd, News Desk Lead Tessa Travitz, president of Lone Star College-Kingwood’s Student Government Association, stepped down from her role as SGA president. As of 15 November 2019, Alexa Harris, SGA’s Director of Records, has filled the position of president. According to a message sent out to the Kingwood Student Leadership announcing Travitz’s resignation,… Continue reading Student Government President Steps Down
Leftover Harvey Damages Compounded By Imelda
By Rachel Byrd, News Desk Lead The rains of Tropical Storm Imelda seeped into four classrooms, ten offices, and the basketball court at Lone Star College-Kingwood, causing approximately $115,000 worth of damages to the campus. Damaged buildings include Classroom Building A, the Library building, and the Fitness Training Center. According to Eddie McFadden, the Director… Continue reading Leftover Harvey Damages Compounded By Imelda
Reflecting on the Legacy of Lester Burks
Written by: Rachel Byrd, Copy Desk Lead and News Desk Lead After the passing of Lester Burks this February, founding members of the college remember the character of Lone Star College-Kingwood’s founding president, as well as discuss what legacy he left behind on the campus. Burks served as president of the Kingwood campus beginning in… Continue reading Reflecting on the Legacy of Lester Burks
What it is Like To be in an Art Show
By Meybel Guzman, Graphic Artist I have always been interested in art since I was a child; like many other kids, I would draw for fun. For me, drawing was a way to express my thoughts, and the things that I observed in the world. You can bring a blank sheet of paper to life… Continue reading What it is Like To be in an Art Show
Campus Launches Mexican-American Literature Database
By Alexis Maxwell, Editor in Chief The Mexican-American Literature Database is officially available for student and personal use! The website was created after Hurricane Harvey hit the Lone Star College-Kingwood, leaving the campus and all technology, textbooks and other precious materials adrift and useless in floodwaters. English Professor Icess Fernandez, the curator of the archive… Continue reading Campus Launches Mexican-American Literature Database
Stop, Drop, or Roll With the Punches
By Alexis Maxwell As students face the mid semester scramble of 'Will I pass' and thought of ‘Am I happy with this grade’, some are debating as to whether they should drop one or more their classes. The class drop limit for college students is capped at six, so the dilemma that some have is… Continue reading Stop, Drop, or Roll With the Punches
Lose Your Freshman 15 in 2019
By Cara Young and Paula Canasto The hearts of Lone Star College-Kingwood students are beating fast for the familiar squeak of sneakers on the gym floor, for the clank of weights and the whirl of treadmill belts coming to life. According to signs posted outside the building the Fitness Training Center, FTC, should be open… Continue reading Lose Your Freshman 15 in 2019
Lone Star College-Kingwood Psychology Club
By Rachel Byrd On January 31, the Lone Star College-Kingwood Psychology Club had its first meeting in room 203 of the Library building on campus. According to Professor Jared Miller, the club’s advisor, more people came to this meeting than to the first meeting of the Fall 2018 semester. He commented, “It’s good to have… Continue reading Lone Star College-Kingwood Psychology Club
Balloon Release Vigil in Honor of Jazmine Barnes
A balloon release vigil was held at Lone Star College-Kingwood in memory and honor of Jazmine Barnes, the 7-year-old victim of a drive-by shooting in Houston, January 22, 2019. During the event staff members spoke on violence statistics and the opportunities we all must take to heal the community at large. LSC-Kingwood students and faculty… Continue reading Balloon Release Vigil in Honor of Jazmine Barnes
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