October is filled with important nationally and internationally recognized months for a variety of causes. National Dental Hygiene Awareness Month is no exception!
As adults, we no longer have our parents to force us to the dentist and...
Jane Binns is the LMS Coordinator for TLC and Online Learning at CCD. Earl W. Chilton II, Ph.D., who passed away on July 19, 2022, at the age of 65, was Jane's half-brother. Jane and her mother are setting up a scholarship in his honor, and she...
Up until recent history, same-sex marriage was either forbidden, shunned, or gave couples very few, if any, rights. Edith Windsor was a computer genius turned LGBTQ+ activist that changed the legal system for gay couples in every state with her...
The gap in inequality for those who identify as LGBTQ+ has been ongoing for decades, if not centuries, in the United States. Remembering and celebrating the struggles, failures, efforts, and successes of the LGBTQ+ community is critical to...
In every culture, we find an array of incredible, interesting, delicious foods. To gain more insight into Hispanic Heritage Month, Baby Swoop asked several students about foods they remember having growing up. Warning: do not read if hungry!...
If you’ve never heard of the Chicano Movement, Baby Swoop is here to educate you on the history of Denver’s Mexican-American protest for change that all started in 1969 at West High School in the neighborhood of Colfax. This social justice...
Having a mental illness has always had a stigma around it. While we should be cognizant of those with mental health issues, World Mental Health Day, October 10, is dedicated to raising awareness and the continuous efforts in support of mental...
Running away from social justice issues isn’t something we should do as a society. Race Against Isms is running towards building awareness about ableism, racism, sexism, classism, and more that affect people on a global scale. This is a race we...
Today marks the last day of Black History Month for 2022. Black History Month was established in 1976 to honor and celebrate the accomplishments of Black Americans throughout American history. This past month CCD did just that. Throughout the...
CCD is pleased to once again offer the RTD CollegePass for students enrolled in the spring semester. Students may be enrolled in online or on-campus courses at any of CCD’s three locations: Auraria, Lowry, or the Advanced Manufacturing Center....
At CCD, there are three Black business professors from the same troubled neighborhood helping students of color from marginalized backgrounds reach for success and dream big.
CCD students like Jenna Duke and Zada Herrera are learning how to make their dream careers in journalism a reality through CCD’s journalism transfer degree program.