The Bridge

The Bridge is the student-content creation arm of the LC Marketing & PR Department. The content you see here is created and curated for students by students.

The Bridge is the student-run newspaper at Lewis and Clark Community College - created "for the students, by the students."

*DISCLAIMER: This page is run by the students who work at The Bridge. The views expressed here do not represent the official views of Lewis and Clark Community College or any of its constituencies.

08/18/2026

Spotted some changes on the Godfrey Campus lately? 👀

That's because the Baldwin, Caldwell, and Fobes buildings are undergoing a massive $50 million renovation to completely upgrade our Main Complex! Funded by $37.5 million in state support and $12.5 million from our Board of Trustees, this project is transforming the heart of our campus. There's still a long way to go, but when these buildings reopen in early 2028, you can expect a brand-new, centralized student center that streamlines the onboarding experience by grouping critical services together.
The Fobes Hall will be the main point for Enrollment and Advising, Financial Aid and Bursar departments, along with the Assessment Center and Access and Accommodations.
In Caldwell Hall students will find upgraded classrooms, offices, Early Childhood Development spaces, and faculty offices. That's also where the Center for Student Engagement will be located, which will consist of Student Activities, Government, clubs, Dean of Students, and a centralized IT Help Desk.
Finally, the Annex at the Baldwin Hall is being repurposed for the College for Life program, which serves students with disabilities, but it will also house departments such as Marketing, PR, Mental Health Counseling, Academic Affairs and the Adult Education Program.

The best thing? Even though this project introduces modern features such as furniture, branding colors, graphic wall displays, enhanced wayfinding, upgraded lighting, and natural light via glass integration, the beautiful historic stonework and millwork that makes our campus so unique will be ✨preserved✨.

Check out the renderings below to see what’s coming our way! Drop your thoughts in the comments! 🦅💙

08/15/2026

It’s almost time to kick off another season of Trailblazer Athletics! 🏆

Lewis and Clark Community College’s Athletic Department is hosting a Media Day for its fall programs: Women’s Soccer, Men’s Soccer, Volleyball, Golf and Men’s Hockey. Each team will have 3-5 representatives along with their head coach to promote and give an outlook on the upcoming season and the direction of LC Athletics as a whole. Lunch will be served.

This event is aimed at Student Athletes and Coaches in LC Athletics to promote and inform the community about the goals, directions, accomplishments, community involvement opportunities, etc. in LC Athletics.

Members of the media are invited to attend the event, take photos and videos, interview athletes and coaches, and gain information about schedules, rosters, storylines, and other info for the 2026-2027 seasons. A separate press conference will be held for Men’s and Women’s Basketball on Sept. 25 from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., and Softball and Baseball on Jan. 29, 2027, from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Event details:
📅 Monday, Aug. 17, 2026
⏰ 11:30am–12:30pm
📍 River Bend Arena Skybox

Let's go, Trailblazers! 💙💛

by Jan Dona
📸L&C Trailblazers Athletics

08/12/2026

GODFREY – Lewis and Clark Community College is meeting the changes and challenges in the growing real estate field by offering classes to help individuals enter the industry as brokers.

An individual must pass a total of 75 hours of instruction to take the Real Estate Broker’s licensure exam. LC is offering three different classes of Real Estate, all of which are needed for the exam:
Real Estate Brokerage (Two sections available)
REAL 135-01: 9:30-10:45 am., Tuesdays and Thursdays, Aug. 25–Dec. 17, 2026
REAL 135-A6: 7-8:50 p.m., Mondays and Wednesdays, Aug. 24–Oct. 14, 2026

Real Estate Transactions
REAL 136–B6: 7:00-8:50 p.m., Mondays and Wednesdays, Oct. 19–Dec. 16, 2026

Real Estate Transaction Applications
REAL 137–60: 7:00–9;50 p.m, Tuesdays, Nov. 17–Dec. 15, 2026.

All three classes are in-person or online on the Godfrey Campus and will be taught by local real estate professional Kevin Botterbush, ABR, MRP.

Students must be 18 years old to take the Illinois Real Estate Broker Exam and must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.

Enroll now at www.lc.edu or by calling the Enrollment Center at (800) YES-LCCC or (618) 468-2222.

For more information about the real estate program, contact Botterbush at (618) 973-1643 or [email protected].

by Jan Dona

08/06/2026

Lewis and Clark Community College President Ken Trzaska joined Edwardsville Mayor Art Risavy, Edwardsville City Council members and members of the Edwardsville Community Foundation on Tuesday, Aug. 4, for the official opening of the new all-abilities playground located on the grounds of LC’s N.O. Nelson Campus.

The gated playground was made possible through a $600,000 contribution from the David Kriege family, which owned and operated Kriege Hardware in Edwardsville for nearly a century.

The Edwardsville Community Foundation was entrusted with using the donation to enhance the quality of life through recreation, preservation and beautification of the city of Edwardsville.

Henry Dunn, nephew of Edwardsville Alderman SJ Morrison, was on hand to participate in the event and enjoy himself on the playground equipment. Dunn is considered an inspiration for the project.

Although work on the project will continue with the addition of signage and landscaping, the playground is open to the public from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.

For more information, visit www.cityofedwardsville.com/parks.

by Jan Dona

08/02/2026

The fall semester is upon us, and our team at The Bridge is here to help you start strong!

Whether you need to stop by for academic advising, stay on top of important dates, or get ready for your first day, we're here to support you every step of the way. Check out the latest updates below and get set for a successful semester! 💙💛

07/30/2026

Here's the spring and summer portion of our month-by-month Academic Calendar, featuring the important dates, deadlines, holidays, and breaks you'll want to keep on your radar after the fall semester.

Be sure to save this post for easy reference throughout the year, and don't forget to check out our previous post for the fall semester dates so you'll have the complete academic calendar at your fingertips 😉

Here's to a successful year, Trailblazer Nation! 📚🎒

07/29/2026

Hey, Trailblazers! Can you believe we're just a few weeks away from the start of a new school year? 🤩

To help you stay organized, we've broken the semesters down month-by-month so you can stay on top of important dates, deadlines, holidays and breaks.

Swipe through the fall portion to see what's ahead, save this post for easy reference, and start planning for a successful year. See you on campus! 💙💛

07/20/2026

Happy International Moon Day! 🌕🚀

Observed each year on July 20, International Moon Day commemorates the anniversary of the first human landing on the Moon during the Apollo 11 mission in 1969. On this day, astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first people to walk on the Moon, marking one of the greatest achievements in the history of space exploration.

The day also celebrates international cooperation in the peaceful exploration and use of space, while inspiring future generations to pursue science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

Fun fact: The Moon is about 238,855 miles from Earth, and it helps create the ocean's tides 🌊

Do you have a favorite fact about the Moon or space exploration? Share in the comments below!

📸: Nasa

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