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Prospectus News is Parkland College's student-produced, campus-wide newspaper. We publish every week during Parkland's spring and fall semesters.

05/12/2025

There are many student-run clubs at Parkland College that the majority of the students do not know much about; The Prospectus being one of them. However, our college offers an array of clubs and groups that are meant to give students unique and beneficial experiences related to their chosen career path. A good example of this is the Applied Media Promotions Club (AMP), which faculty advisor Kendra McClure explains as operating “like a PR/advertising firm.” McClure, who partially founded the club in 2014, explained that the group designs ways to help local nonprofits promote themselves to the community....

There are many student-run clubs at Parkland College that the majority of the students do not know much

05/05/2025

In the pop culture world, Coachella 2025 was once again a symphony of innovation and cultural diversity. This year, the festival spotlighted a shift in artist trends and groundbreaking performances that entranced people around the world. One of the most captivating trends of Coachella was the increase of international artists. ENHYPEN and XG brought K-pop to the stage with amazing choreography and stage presence....

In the pop culture world, Coachella 2025 was once again a symphony of innovation and cultural diversity. This

05/02/2025

After selling out indie-rocker-turned-critical-success MJ Lenderman, the Rose Bowl Tavern is mere hours away from offering another chance to witness a piece of music history in motion. On May 2, the Rose Bowl will be hosting Hotline TNT and providing a glimpse of their upcoming album, “Raspberry Moon,” releasing on July 20. The rock band has been touted by several music sources…...

After selling out indie-rocker-turned-critical-success MJ Lenderman, the Rose Bowl Tavern is mere hours away from offering another chance

04/26/2025

Two weeks ago, Parkland College students had the opportunity to intertwine creativity with kindness through Art Cards for a Good Cause. This event was hosted by Morgan Frush, a Parkland student who is also a Courage Connection intern. Held both Tuesday, April 8, in the Student Union and Thursday, April 10, in the College Center from noon to 1 p.m., the event invited students to design unique art cards, which would contribute to a larger collage....

Two weeks ago, Parkland College students had the opportunity to intertwine creativity with kindness through Art Cards for

04/21/2025

Since 2018, Parkland’s baseball team has not been back on the national stage of the World Series. This season, Head Coach Zack Pyke and his team are looking to change that, believing they could be “the team to do it.” Provided by Zack Pyke While the team has been performing well so far, with a record of 24-11, every season has its highs and lows, and this season, weather inconsistencies have proven to be some of the team’s most significant obstacles....

Since 2018, Parkland’s baseball team has not been back on the national stage of the World Series. This

04/16/2025

Wrapping up the 2024 - 2025 Parkland College theatre season with director Jacob Deters’ stage adaptation of a beloved Adam Sandler movie Image found here: “The Wedding Singer” aims to be a lighthearted yet meaningful romance that engrosses the audience with its song and dance numbers. Here, director Jacob Deters provides exclusive character depth and a tease of his favorite songs in the highly anticipated musical....

Wrapping up the 2024 – 2025 Parkland College theatre season with director Jacob Deters’ stage adaptation of a

04/14/2025

As of the 2025 summer semester, Parkland College will be introducing a 4.2% tuition increase. Parkland’s Student Government Association (SGA) voted to abstain, while the College Board of Trustees voted in favor of the matter. The outcome means that the per credit hour rate will increase from $178.50 to $186 per credit hour. Sheila Navarrete, president of SGA, explains their reasoning for their vote....

As of the 2025 summer semester, Parkland College will be introducing a 4.2% tuition increase. Parkland’s Student Government

04/11/2025

Photo taken by Tayon Swift After emerging onto the Champaign-Urbana music scene in December of 2023, Aftercare, a rising local band, is taking a significant step in their musical journey. They are officially signing with Perimeter Road, Parkland College’s record label. This collaboration is in hopes to not only promote Aftercare’s music but also provide first-hand experience working with bands and artists....

After emerging onto the Champaign-Urbana music scene in December of 2023, Aftercare, a rising local band, is taking

04/10/2025

“Being able to do computer-generated graphics and full imagery across the dome has radically changed what role a planetarium can serve in a community,” says Director Erik Johnson. Photo taken by Tayon Swift Indeed, the William M. Staerkel Planetarium has hosted everything from Taylor Swift and Pink Floyd-themed laser shows to bioengineering and avian study lectures. Here, we will help organize the diverse – and frankly unexpected – resources and programming gracing the planetarium year-round....

“Being able to do computer-generated graphics and full imagery across the dome has radically changed what role a

04/08/2025

Prospectus Podcast Episode 1

Prospectus Podcast Episode 1 John Haines April 7, 2025 Continue Reading Previous: Professor spotlight: Sarah Grison Related Stories From drafts to masterpieces: Parkland’s writing lab empowers writers Sarah Jacobson March 26, 2025 Parkland PRIDE refuses to hide from Donald Trump’s executive orde...

04/04/2025

Provided by Sarah Grison Dr. Sarah Grison chose a humanistic approach by teaching psychology at Parkland College. Through selecting smaller classes, she pathed way for more opportunities to connect with students and address their unique challenges. For Dr. Sarah Grison, effective teaching in introductory psychology is to encourage her students toward introspection and real-world application. She achieves this by fostering genuine academic connections, offering care and expertise for students’ academic needs, and providing innovative teaching approaches that inspire growth....

Dr. Sarah Grison chose a humanistic approach by teaching psychology at Parkland College. Through selecting smaller classes, she

04/02/2025

With a variety of clubs and organizations at Parkland, it can be hard for students to decide which ones to join. For eligible students though, Phi Theta Kappa, the official honors society of community colleges, offers unique opportunities for those involved. Phi Theta Kappa, or PTK, is one of the few organizations where students are invited based on certain criteria, that being holding a 3.5 GPA and completing 12 credit hours....

With a variety of clubs and organizations at Parkland, it can be hard for students to decide which

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