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Oct 31, 2025

No Tricks, Only Treats! Deals for Students

Here are the deals and steals you get to use as a college student. Most require a form of verification, but don’t be frightened ...

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Jul 31, 2025

Tips for Planning for Retirement

Many students wonder when they should start thinking about retirement. Should they wait until they get a full-time job at a big corporation, or should they start now …

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May 22, 2025

Campus Tips – Making the Most of Your Student Travels

Traveling with a team, or for any school-affiliated event, can be fun and rewarding, but it can also be a stressful experience for some. Here are my tips ...

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Mar 31, 2025

Campus Tips – Navigating Gender Inequalities as a Woman in Ag

Here are my tips to successfully stand up for yourself if faced with inequality in the workplace ...

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Feb 5, 2025

Campus Tips – Tips to Support a Friend or Family Member Fighting Cancer

No matter what form the cancer came in, it is extremely important to provide support to those who are diagnosed. Here are several ways to offer your support on or off campus ...

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Jan 23, 2025

Campus Tips – Useful Tips for Out-of-State and International Students

As an international or out-of-state student, you may be looking for tips to help you navigate and thrive during your first semester here at Black Hawk College. Here are some essential suggestions to set you up for success ...

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Dec 10, 2024

Campus Tips – Ways to De-Stress on Campus

As finals begin and end, it is important to take steps to de-stress mentally and physically...

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Dec 6, 2023

Navigating the storm: A guide to coping with finals and holiday stress

As we find ourselves at the crossroads of finals and the holiday season, it’s only natural to feel a surge of stress and pressure. Balancing exams, assignments and the excitement […]

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Feb 14, 2022

Mini-grant to help TRIO students prepare for college classes

Sixteen TRIO students will be better prepared to start classes this fall thanks to a $2,384 mini-grant from the Black Hawk College Quad-Cities Foundation. The TRIO Student Support Services program […]

‘It’s more than bugs’ – BHC student finds his future in research
Jan 31, 2022

‘It’s more than bugs’ – BHC student finds his future in research

BHC student Elijah Davis of Kewanee found himself looking for his next challenge after discovering his initial major was not a good fit. Getting started Davis began his academic career […]