IV Leader is the student newspaper of Illinois Valley Community College

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IV Leader is the student newspaper of Illinois Valley Community College

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IV Leader is the student newspaper of Illinois Valley Community College

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Andrea Neff

Andrea Neff, Editor-In-Chief

Andrea Neff, graduate of the LaSalle-Peru Twp. High School class of 2013, joined the IV Leader staff during Spring 2014, submitting news articles for her journalism class. She dove headfirst into the 2014-2015 school year as editor-in-chief, excited to see where this opportunity takes her. After receiving her Associate of Arts degree in the spring of 2015, Andrea will transfer to Arizona State University to pursue a career in television broadcast journalism. Her interests include writing, reading, watching 80s movies, and being both a drum corps and Harry Potter series fanatic.

All content by Andrea Neff

Support staff petition to unionize approved, next looking to bargain

Andrea Neff, IV Leader Editor
April 30, 2015

Season for goodbyes – Two editors bid farewell

Abney Bernardini and Andrea Neff
April 30, 2015
Former IVCC student Sara Fitzpatrick flips vegetables to be used in her sweet red chili shrimp stir fry during her Five Ingredients or Less class, offered as part of the Continuing Education program at IVCC.

Former student holds do-it-yourself culinary classes

Andrea Neff, IV Leader Editor
April 30, 2015
Jared Olesen, IVSustainability adviser, directs students on the plot of land designated to serve as a fully functional garden, located on the south side of campus. Olesen is currently looking for more students to dedicate time this summer to work on the garden.

[Photo] iPhone app review: ‘Dubsmash’ serves up endless laughs

Erika Villalovos, IV Leader Columnist
April 30, 2015
The Templetons performing a medley of “Johnny B Goode” and “King Tut.”

IVCC hosts 2015 Talent Showcase for Cops 4 Cancer

Andrea Neff, IV Leader Editor
April 9, 2015
The Templetons performing a medley of “Johnny B Goode” and “King Tut.”

[Photo] Thinking ‘I can’t?’ Try I-READ for new opportunity

Peggy Schneider, IV Leader Staff
April 9, 2015
Randy Leininger goes up for a shot against BlackHawk East College. Although a walk on, Leininger showed growth throughout the season.

[Photo] Women’s basketball finishes season 4-23

Logan Bima and Stuart Schopp, IV Leader Staff
March 19, 2015
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[Photo] Athlete Spotlight: Chrissy Pond

March 19, 2015
Illinois state parks: Nature's gift to us

Illinois state parks: Nature’s gift to us

Andrea Neff, Editor-In-Chief
March 19, 2015
Professor Jared Olesen examines a test tube full of water testing for pH, ammonia,and nitrates used in the IVCC greenhouse aquaponics system. The system uses mineral substitutes to grow plants without soil.

[Photo] Sociology instructor Jared Olesen asks, ‘What comes next?’

Micaela McGinley, IV Leader Staff
March 19, 2015
Nothing but smiles for this 5-year-old fighter. Even after enduring years worth of chemotherapy and a variety of other drugs to combat her neuroblastoma, Lily Rosploch never failed to bring light to all she encountered. Rallying for Lily became a community effort, yet her passing on Jan. 31 has failed to disband the powerful sense of togetherness. Lily’s memory will continue to be cherished by the community through her compassion, positivity, and perseverance.

Love for Lily: Life lessons from the Princess

Andrea Neff, Editor-In-Chief
February 19, 2015
Professor Jared Olesen speaks during his presentation on “Racism without Racists,” discussing how Americans choose to turn a blind eye to race as a substitute for treating people equally.

[Photo] Sociology teacher presents, confronts America’s racism

Erika Villalovos, IV Leader Staff
February 19, 2015
New meets old: CTC welcomes sundial sculpture

New meets old: CTC welcomes sundial sculpture

Andrea Neff, Editor-In-Chief
January 29, 2015
A Snapchat image, one of many circulating on social media, depicts a “Liberty” statue in the Place de la Republique in Paris bearing a pencil to honor the fallen journalists. Several protests directed at the attack used this plaza as a focal point.

The Pen is Mightier than the Sword: Journalism Meets Terrorism

Andrea Neff, Editor-In-Chief
January 29, 2015

Jan. 21 bomb threat proves benign

Andrea Neff, Editor-In-Chief
January 29, 2015
Karly Near shoots a three pointer over a Black Hawk defender in the Eagle’s loss.

[Photo] Lady Eagles basketball heads into conference play

Dakota Applebee, IV Leader Staff
January 29, 2015
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[Photo] Athlete Spotlight: Jens Soderholm

IV Leader Staff
January 29, 2015
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[Photo] Womens basketball tips off season

Corey Winchel, IV Leader Sports Editor
December 4, 2014
One Honors Program group collected more than 500 books to donate to the children's literacy organization Bernie's Book Bank, which was one of three community outreach projects this summer.

Honors projects present at Honorspalooza

Andrea Neff, Editor-In-Chief
December 4, 2014
Project Awareness members Jill Nickelsen (left), Morgan Corbel, and Mary Salz man the bake sale table in the IVCC cafeteria on Nov. 2.

Project Awareness raises funds

Andrea Neff, Editor-In-Chief
December 4, 2014
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[Photo] I think, therefore, I am

December 4, 2014
Domestic violence awareness month

Domestic violence awareness month

Andrea Neff, Editor-In-Chief
November 6, 2014

Nightcrawler, a seasonal thriller

Andrea Neff, Editor-In-Chief
November 6, 2014
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[Photo] Where is our voice?

Abney Bernardini, IV Leader Opinion Editor
November 6, 2014
'Redefining Identity': Magdalen Hsu-Li

‘Redefining Identity’: Magdalen Hsu-Li

Andrea Neff, Editor-In-Chief
October 16, 2014
College celebrates 90th birthday

College celebrates 90th birthday

Andrea Neff, Editor-In-Chief
September 25, 2014
Anderson chosen as vice president

Anderson chosen as vice president

Andrea Neff, Editor-In-Chief
September 4, 2014

#icebucketchallenge shows power of social media

Andrea Neff and Michael Westerman
September 4, 2014
Director Don Grant Zellmer (left) works with cast members Alex Guerrero and Emily Hanck as they prepare for the musical “Gypsy.”

Theater students perform ‘Gypsy’

Andrea Neff, IV Leader Staff
March 25, 2014
Rick Mangold, IVCC psychology professor, competes in a marathon in Cordova, Alaska. Mangold has run in all 50 states.

Mr. Marathon

Andrea Neff, IV Leader Staff
January 30, 2014
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