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Construction workers start installing the elevator located in D-201.

D-201 construction continues

Musical groups, CETLA gets space in remodel
Lucy Zavada, IV Leader Staff Writer October 5, 2023

The construction project in D-201 has been going on for quite sometime now due to supply chain issues. An elevator delay has stalled the project, but the arrival’s elevator near the end of September...

Ocean Vuong’s novel “On Earth We’re
Briefly Gorgeous” weaves his experiences as an immigrant and a gay man.

Novel’s depth, tragedy make impact

Emma Coss, IV Leader Editor September 7, 2023

Ocean Vuong’s debut novel, “On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous” deserves a grander introduction than I can give. Published in 2019, this semi-autobiographical work is structured as a letter from a...

Photo of a previous Spirit Day

Activities planned for Spirit Day

Eric Lockwood, IV Leader Arts Editor September 7, 2023

The Student Activities Department will host its annual Spirit Day for students and staff from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 13 in the IVCC courtyard. “We have a variety of activities, food,...

Leah Smudzinski and Payton Giordano lead a demonstration involving lighting a bill on fire without tarnishing the money, on April 21 during the annual Scifest in the IVCC gym.

Daring displays make Scifest a hit

Mia Mazzorana, Staff Writer April 27, 2023

Scifest provided two hours of an interactive science life event filled with experiments, presentations, and specialty booths in the IVCC gym on Friday, April 21. Organized by IVCC chemistry instructor,...

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Board reorganizes after election; Donna selected by voters

IV Leader Staff April 25, 2023

The Illinois Valley Community College board held its organizational meeting April 25 to name officers, canvas results of the April 4 consolidated election and honor outgoing trustee Bill Hunt. The eight-county...

Amanda Cook Fesperman stands in front of a screen that explains the Womens Army Auxiliary Corps that served during World War II.

Cook Fesperman leads talk on Black women in WWII

Eric Lockwood, Staff Writer April 6, 2023

In honor of Women's History Month, Amanda Cook Fesperman, political science and history instructor at IVCC, hosted a Brown Bag Presentation titled, “The Women's Army Auxiliary Corps in WWII: Special...

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Board candidates present views at forum

Mia Mazzorana, Staff Writer March 23, 2023

The eight candidates for the three open seats on the IVCC Board of Trustees presented their views on issues like the role of the community college and diversity, equity and inclusion efforts during a forum...

DJ Lee

History of Hip Hop

College event celebrates Black History Month
Natalie Neal, IV Leader Staff March 16, 2023

The sounds, beats and history of hip-hop reverberated through Student Life Space on Feb. 16 as rapper DJ Lee shared the origins of the music style as a cultural movement. “I love being able to connect...

Annual edible car contest continues

Eric Lockwood and Bonnie Hall March 16, 2023

Nearly 60 students participated in IVCC's annual Edible Car Contest this year, which was held on Wednesday, Feb. 22, in CTC-124. Every year, participants in the contest race fully edible cars they have...

Tracy Morris

Incoming IVCC President Dr. Morris speaks on her plans

Ryan Nolasco, Assistant Editor January 26, 2023

While current IVCC president Jerry Corcoran is set to retire in June, his successor Tracy Morris of Spring Valley will start in April, giving the pair some time to work together during transition. Morris,...

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