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Artist Damon Lamar Reed painted Jerrica Laws and Brenda Gonzalez-Jackson in the underpass of Old Plank Road Trail in Orchard Drive in Park Forest, Ill. ​

Missing Persons Mural in Park Forest: A Reminder of Those Who Have Yet to be Found 

Juana Sanchez Castillo, Lead Reporter/Writer February 13, 2025

Along an underpass of the Old Plank Road Trail on Oct. 22, 2022, artist Damon Lamar Reed painted the portraits of two missing women with bright hues. The families of the women assisted in the painting,...

Open Letter to the PSC Faculty and Administration

February 13, 2025

Hello Prairie State College community -- My name is Larriell Knight, I am currently a sophomore majoring in Early Childhood Education here at Prairie State. I write to you not only as a student but...

Helen Manley

Profile: Helen Manley

Caleb Avila, Editor-in-Chief November 13, 2024

Helen Manley is the Manager of Student Life & Leadership Development at Prairie State College. She has been a pillar of the Prairie State College community for 23 years, and is a familiar face around...

The World War Monuments at Community Veterans Memorial Continue to Inspire Many

The World War Monuments at Community Veterans Memorial Continue to Inspire Many

Paul Harrison Twumasi, Writer November 6, 2024

The World War I and World War II monuments situated on the 6.5-acre  Community Veterans Memorial in Munster, Ind., continue to serve as symbols of history to educate people about the sacrifices others...

Five steps to starting a club at PSC

How (and Why) to Start a Club at PSC

Anna McDonnell, Writer September 23, 2024

What are the Benefits of Clubs for Students? Clubs at PSC have always played an influential role in putting the “community” in our community college. While clubs serve as the perfect environment for...

Beyond the Atrium Podcast: Learn about the Prairie State Foundation

Juana Sanchez Castillo and Camille Crawford September 19, 2024

Not sure what the PSC Foundation is all about? Listen to a Beyond the Atrium podcast - Camille Crawford interviews Susan Sebastian, Manager of Scholarships and Alumni Relations, and Deborah Smith Havighorst,...

Juan-Estefan Vitela

Interview with a Social Worker: Juan-Estefan Vitela

Aidan Keeble, Staff Writer September 19, 2024

First of all, what is your official job title?  Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have a license with the state of Indiana.   What inspired you to pursue this career path? I chose [it]...

“Aldegunda”: Prairie State College’s First Full-Scale Opera Performance

“Aldegunda”: Prairie State College’s First Full-Scale Opera Performance

Shahedeh Tasharoki, Writer May 17, 2024

On Monday, April 8, 2024, at 7:30 PM CDT, Prairie State College hosted an opera performance. This was the first time this college has ever hosted a full-scale opera act. The opera was created and led by...

The offerings available in a PSC pitstop of the first day of the spring 2024 semester.

Empty Pit-Stops and Empty Stomachs

Jon Bannister, Reporter May 16, 2024

Food insecurity among college students is a problem in America. According to a 2020 Temple University study, approximately 1 in 5 undergraduates nationally are food insecure. More locally, according to...

cover of Dust on the Tracks by Zora Neale Hurston

Zora’s Zeal: Dust Tracks on a Road

Jocelyn Bilheimer, Writer May 16, 2024

I grew up with a trail in my neighborhood, leading to a wetland forest preserve. However, I never realized how blessed I was to have access to this kind of nature until I moved away. When I arrived back...

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