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JJC to host drive-thru, virtual graduation

May 5, 2021May 13, 2021 Abbey Dissette 0 Comments

JJC’s graduation ceremony will be held as a drive-thru ceremony, with a one car per family rule and a virtual

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Some normalcy returns for fall semester

May 5, 2021May 13, 2021 Abbey Dissette 0 Comments

By Stephanie Wallace JJC has been operating at about 25 percent on-campus capacity since it first closed its doors and

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Blazer ranks second overall among division

April 14, 2021April 18, 2021 Abbey Dissette 0 Comments

By Stephanie Wallace The Blazer Staff took home multiple awards after competing in the 2020 Illinois Community College Journalism Association

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Prez Judy Mitchell announces retirement

March 11, 2021April 11, 2021 Savanna DiCostanzo 0 Comments

JJC announced that President Judy Mitchell will be stepping down as president effective Dec. 31, 2021. She will retire after

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Trustee censured by fellow Board members

March 11, 2021April 11, 2021 Abbey Dissette 0 Comments

The JJC Board of Trustees voted to censure Trustee Maureen Broderick on March 10 in response to social media comments

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Semester to proceed online

February 17, 2021April 11, 2021 Abbey Dissette 0 Comments

Joliet Junior College’s spring semester began much like that of Fall 2020: online. There are currently no plans to reopen

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Men’s, women’s cross country teams make history at national championship

November 27, 2020November 27, 2020 Preston Zbroszczyk 0 Comments

History was made for the JJC Wolves as both cross country teams came home winners after competing in the National

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State of the College delivered

November 15, 2020January 15, 2021 Abbey Dissette 0 Comments

JJC President Doctor Judy Mitchell virtually delivered her fifth annual State of the College Tues. morning Oct. 27. to discuss

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JJC responds to COVID-19: New safety protocols enforced on all campuses

September 28, 2020January 13, 2021 Abbey Dissette 0 Comments

JJC made the switch for all lecture classes to be held online back in March and has continued that practice

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Students react to new reality of online learning

May 7, 2020May 7, 2020 Stephania Rodriguez 0 Comments

For students in Illinois, school was interrupted mid-semester after the enactment of the stay-at-home order and transition to online classes,

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Classes resume at home, all events canceled

April 6, 2020April 6, 2020 Stephania Rodriguez 0 Comments

After an unexpected spring break extension, JJC students returned to classes on Monday, March 29. In accordance with safety measures

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JJC offers new scholarships, workshops

November 4, 2021 Raven Easterly 0 Comments

October is the month of financial opportunities, and JJC has many assistance programs for its students. Virtual workshops, scholarships, and

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Big bats carry Wolves to winning season

May 5, 2021May 13, 2021 Preston Zbroszczyk 0 Comments

The Wolves’ softball season got off to a quiet start with the team struggling to put together wins, but before

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Tough losses don’t shake Wolves’ confidence

May 5, 2021May 13, 2021 Preston Zbroszczyk 0 Comments

A record of 18-31 is very deceiving for this Wolves team, a squad that has played a number of tight

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Russi wins NJCAA All-American award

May 5, 2021May 13, 2021 Preston Zbroszczyk 0 Comments

The men’s’ wrestling season for the Wolves was forgotten by some as the team stayed quiet most of the spring

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JJC community creates concert of resilience, hope

May 5, 2021May 13, 2021 Abbey Dissette 0 Comments

By Catherine Lobash In April, Lori Schahrer, fine arts department chair, put together a concert made by the community, for

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‘Of Mice and Men’ uses audio-only effectively

May 5, 2021May 13, 2021 Abbey Dissette 0 Comments

By Jacob Fisher The JJC Theater Department didn’t let the pandemic stop its recent production of “Mice and Men.” Instead,

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Debut album brightens fears of growing up

May 5, 2021May 13, 2021 Abbey Dissette 0 Comments

Tennessee-based artist Briston Maroney released his debut album, a collection of 10 songs resulting from work that spanned over a

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Beloved OPT Professor Brncick retiring in May

May 5, 2021May 13, 2021 Bob McCaffrey 0 Comments

One after the other, JJC students in the busy Orthotics and Prosthetics Technology (OPT) laboratory look for Professor Mike Brncick’s

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Nursing department assists vaccine distribution

May 5, 2021May 13, 2021 Abbey Dissette 0 Comments

By Stephanie Wallace Nurses all over the world have been on the frontlines trying to combat the deadly COVID-19 virus

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Students eagerly await summertime

May 5, 2021May 13, 2021 Savanna DiCostanzo 0 Comments

Students eagerly await what summer 2021 has to offer after lockdown forced many plans last year to be shut down

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