Sometimes you find yourself discovering new things and opportunities without even realizing it. This happened to me as I started college, when I found myself discovering a new resurfacing trend―podcasts. From humor to education, I enjoyed this new form of audio entertainment, especially since I wasn’t berated with ridiculous ads every five minutes. With various […]

Over the course of the past decade, Marvel has had a monopoly on the whole “comic book movie” concept with many movies getting generally positive feedback. But when people turn their heads to the DC cinematic universe, they see Suicide Squad, Justice League, and Batman v. Superman. Ew. DC fans have been aching for a […]

On Wednesday October 30th, DMACC Social Justice Club will be hosting an open mic in the Courter Center from 12:15-1:45pm. With Halloween just around the corner, this open mic will have a theme that fits. From spooky stories to scary songs, take the stage during this dark, haunting season. The spookiest performances will earn a […]

Former DMACC Softball pitcher Molly Jacobsen has been named transfer of the year by Softball America.  Jacobsen is now a junior at the University of Mississippi (UM). She shares this honor with two other players, Samantha Show from Oklahoma State University and Amanda Sanchez of Louisiana State University.   Jacobsen was a star for DMACC […]

The Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) men’s golf team finished second at the Iowa Community College Athletic Conference (ICCAC) Spring Preview on April 8th in Ames, Iowa at the Veenker Memorial Golf Course. After defeating Kirkwood Community College (KCC) by just a single stroke at the previous Wartburg Spring Invitational, Kirkwood was able to […]

On March 9th in Mason City, the Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) women’s team played Kirkwood Community College (KCC) in the semifinals of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Region XI Division II Women’s Basketball Championship.  The Bears lost in a final score of 60-68. DMACC lost all three matchups against Kirkwood this […]

From start to finish, Us is a wild, weird, and intense ride. I rate it five stars, it is an amazing thriller. From the writing to the acting and character development, through the cinematography and soundtrack, it was masterfully done. Jordan Peele is a new age Hitchcock. The trailer was well designed, and it didn’t […]

“I rate Captain Marvel four stars. I loved watching it.”

Alita: Battle Angel is an adventure in futurism, quality CGI, and classic writing tropes. I rate it 3 out of 5 stars. It was fun and engaging, but I have a few issues with it. It did a good job across the board, but where it really shines is the CGI. CGI has had a […]

SFor many college students, coffee is their lifeblood. It’s a wonderful pickup to get the day going, or something to enjoy for leisure or doing homework. Cafes and coffee shops do their best to give quality coffee and service. Banner staff members Ainsley Schuler, Micki Anderson, and myself (Xander Clubine) went out to some of […]