Articles filed under Community Colleges
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A championship mindset: Circle of success keeps spinning at North Central CollegeJan 05, 2025 6:00 am - The story of North Central’s rise to football powerhouse continues. Current head coach Brad Spencer helped launch the turnaround when still a student, while a former player shut the door in a pivotal playoff victory.
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From rags to Staggs: How North Central became a Division III football powerhouseJan 04, 2025 10:00 am - North Central will play in the Stagg Bowl on Sunday, its fifth straight appearance in the NCAA Division III championship game. How did it happen? Here’s a detailed look at the Naperville school’s long climb to the top.
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North Central College quarterback Lehnen wins Gagliardi Trophy for second consecutive seasonJan 03, 2025 9:56 pm - North Central College quarterback Luke Lehnen was announced as the winner of the 2024 Gagliardi Trophy, the most prestigious award in NCAA Division III football, on Friday prior to Sunday's Amos Alonzo Stagg Bowl.
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North Central College seeks return to the top in Sunday’s Stagg Bowl national championship gameJan 02, 2025 7:17 pm - North Central will play in its fifth straight Division III championship game. But the Cardinals still have a long way to go to catch Sunday’s opponent, Mount Union.
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‘A good, viable option’: More women are choosing to work in the trades for better pay and benefitsJan 02, 2025 1:08 pm - A growing number of women are entering the trades. According to Institute for Women’s Policy Research, in 2023, the number of women working in the trades reached the highest level ever — 363,651 working in construction and extraction occupations.
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Experience the Thrill of Local Sports Through Our LensDec 29, 2024 2:08 pm - Each week Daily Herald photographers capture high school athletes at their peak. We hope that you enjoy the Week in sports photos through our lens as much as we enj...
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St. Francis graduate Kelsay earns Big Ten head coaching jobDec 29, 2024 10:25 am - St. Francis High School graduate Kristen Kelsay has been named Michigan State University’s new head women’s volleyball coach.
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Tower Brass Ensemble takes center stage at Wheaton College Artist SeriesDec 26, 2024 1:10 pm - Wheaton College Artist Series will feature the Tower Brass Ensemble on Friday, Jan. 31.
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Northwestern grows into neighborhood bully role in win over DePaulDec 21, 2024 8:59 pm - Northwestern’s forward tandem of Nick Martinelli and Brooks Barnhizer overwhelmed DePaul in a nonconference victory at Welsh-Ryan Arena on Saturday.
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Naperville’s North Central utterly dominant in 66-0 romp over Susquehanna to advance to fifth straight title gameDec 21, 2024 8:55 pm - North Central College was in complete control while routing the Susquehanna University (Pa). 66-0 on Saturday. The numbers and the stats are staggering, as the hosts jumped ahead 21-0 after one quarter, led 49-0 at the half and finished the day with 9 touchdowns, 638 yards of offense and a shutout from a defense that has played well all year and has now allowed just 3 points in its last two playoff games.