Foreign exchange student attends Southside
By Sarrah Peters
News Editor
For years, Netherlands native Sofie Van Den Brand wanted to travel. Specifically she wanted to visit the United States, as the large size of the country intrigued her. Her mother thought it was a pipe dream, but supported her dreams.
Lo and behold, Sofie worked hard to make her dream a reality, and became a foreign
Laureate Eta holds March, April meetings
The Laureate Eta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi has had a busy couple of months. The first meeting in March was held at the home of Jennifer Graves, who provided a wonderful meal and presented the program on Redwood trees. She stated that the Redwood tree grows mostly in California. She also stated that they could grow as tall
Teen gives blood at local drive
Teenagers are often criticized for being selfish and for not caring about others. Thankfully that criticism is not true for all teenagers, especially an Appalachian High School senior.
Every spring First United Methodist Church in Rainbow City holds a blood drive in honor of Bailey Phillips, a senior at Gadsden City High School.
This year, one of the donors
GRMC receives achievement award
Gadsden Regional Medical has received the 2015 Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Gold-Plus Quality Achievement Award for implementing specific quality improvement measures outlined by the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association for the treatment of stroke patients.
Get With The Guidelines Stroke helps hospital teams provide the most up-to-date, research-based guidelines with the goal of speeding recovery and reducing death and
Locals attend Proclamation Ceremony
Baisha Woody and Fabiola Frias Luna recently attended the Governor’s Proclamation Signing ceremony for Administrative Professionals Week. This event recognizes administrative professionals across the world for their hard work and dedication and was organized by members of the International Association of Administrative Professionals Alabama-Mississippi Division. Woody is the Office Careers instructor with the Gadsden State Community College Skills Training
GSCC to host Camp Cardinal for summer
Gadsden State Community College has the solution for summer boredom with the annual Camp Cardinal Program. Slated to begin May 26 in Gadsden, and June 1 in Anniston and Centre, Camp Cardinal provides grade school students with a unique experience filled with education and fun.
Camps taught in Gadsden are open to children in grades K-8, Gadsden State-Cherokee offers
GSCC announces new student email system
Starting with Full Summer and Summer II Semester, Gadsden State Community College will be changing its student email system to Microsoft Exchange.
All students who are currently registered for classes have access to Office 365 (O365) applications and Microsoft Exchange email.
New students will have their account information emailed to them. Existing students can login by using their Gadsden
Hardin Center to hold summer art classes
The Mary G. Hardin Center for Cultural Arts will offer free youth art programs at the 6th Street Pavilion, located by the pool at Colley Homes on Thursdays in June and July. The projects will be led by Hardin Center artist Katie Dayle and will be offered at three different times; from 10 to 11 a.m., from 1 to 2
GSCC receives grant for health IT classes
Ask any career advisor what professions are extremely hot in today’s economy, and chances are jobs in healthcare and information technology will both be listed among the hottest. A new certificate program at Gadsden State Community College combines the best of both industries. In just two semesters, students can complete training for a career in Health Information Technology (HIT).