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Parkland College celebrates graduates of 2013

The Parkland College Commencement was held on May 17 in the Foellinger Great Hall at the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts. Full story

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Cobras baseball ends injured season

Injuries may mean the end of a season, but not the end of a career, as players who get injured are usually those who work hard at getting their strength back and improving their skills on the field. Next season seems to be bright, as the Cobras lose 13 players, but keep 20. Without injuries, the Cobras will look for the same success as they’ve had in the past. Full story

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The Tattoo Controversy

While views on tattoos have started to progress in the modern day, having a tattoo can still harm one’s image when entering the work place and if it’s not hidden might compromise their chance of getting a job. Full story

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Achievements more important than gameplay

Achievements have spawned a group of gamers that can be called achievement hunters, whose goal outside of just beating the game is to get as many achievements as possible. Many games now have achievements that purposely require the gamer to play through the entirety of a game multiple times to get everything required. This can take up many hours to accomplish. Full story

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Summer Camp Music Festival seeks to “Make a Difference”

Summer Camp Music Festival sought to ensure that the impact made by the festival this year would be a positive one. Full story

Summer preview for the Planetarium and Art Gallery

Parkland’s own Staerkel Planetarium and Art Gallery have new schedules for the summer, each offering unique opportunities to have fun and learn something new. The planetarium, which will be celebrating its 25th anniversary season, has new shows to cater to the summer crowd. Full story

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Six truths about summer — it’s no picnic

It’s time to tell the truth: Summer isn’t for sissies, but we forget that every year. Here’s what you need to remember: Full story

When your laptop dies

It happened, as crises do, without warning. I was doing something essential, like trolling online for better and deeply discounted kitchen knives, when suddenly the image on my laptop went from hi-res to out-of-register. Full story

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WPCD album review: Rogue Wave’s “Nightingale Floors”

“Nightingale Floors,” the new album by the indie rock band Rogue Wave, marks a great departure from their well-known analog or lo-fi sound. Full story

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