Spring 2024

Cape Cod Media Conference Showcases Creative Perspectives

“It’s been a wonderful event. It went smoothly, everybody chipped in, all the students did a great job.” says Lisa Zinsius of the 2024 Cape Cod Media Conference.

April 27, 2024

Simple Advice To Help End The Semester Strong

It’s that time of year when finals are coming up, exams are piling on, and the weather is getting nicer. I don’t know about you, but I find it hard to keep on track when I know the end is near.

April 27, 2024

Social Media Influences On Mental Health

 Many teens and young adults use social media, but are they always good for their mental health?

April 27, 2024

Campus Critter Spotlight: Herring Gull

These critters are year-long coastal residents who are well known for attempting to steal your beach day snacks while continuing exploration into the top ten birds that populate in and around Cape Cod Community College. This week's ‘Campus Critter Spotlight’ discover a bird you’ve likely seen flying over campus, slightly north towards the marshes: herring gulls (Larus argentatus).

April 27, 2024

'Bright Star': a Conversation

“Bright Star” shines bright at Cape Cod Community College this April.  Directed by Vana Trudeau and featuring 4Cs students, staff, alumni, and members of the community, “Bright Star,” written by Steve Martin (yes, that Steven Martin!) and Edie Brickell is set in both 1923 and 1945-1946.

April 18, 2024

Campus Critter Spotlight: Turkey Vulture

Any student at Cape Cod Community College whose favorite study spot is the third floor of the Wilkens Library can tell you a little bit about the turkey vultures.

April 18, 2024

Changes to the MainSheet Editing team

Out with the old and in with the new. MainSheet’s editor-in-chief, Amber Rivard, and managing editor, Olivia Appleton, are finishing up their associate degrees this semester and moving on to four-year colleges. With their upcoming departure, Tribekah Jordan and Jessica Lynch will be the next two journalists to tackle the MainSheet editor positions in the fall.

April 10, 2024

Cape Cod Media Conference Swings Back Around This Spring

Are you looking for a chance to network with other professionals? Interested in a specific career field? Want to get advice? Cape Cod Community College and 90.7 WKKL radio station are hosting the 2024 Cape Cod Media Conference.

April 9, 2024

Shelby Meyerhoff Models Environmental Art at 4Cs

Shelby Meyerhoff puts herself into her art in more ways than one. The artist, whose work is on exhibit at the 4Cs Higgins Art Gallery through April 11 through April 20, has a detailed art process. Meyerhoff’s multidisciplinary process entails using herself as the canvas. She paints on her body in various colors, and presents herself as either an animal, plant, or another dimension. Once the painting portion is complete, she photographs herself in her new form. Meyerhoff sat down for a discussion surrounding her art on the first day of the exhibit.

April 9, 2024

Lavender Farm a Student Stress Reliever

Have you ever had time to spare between classes and wondered if there was something fun to do to pass the time? Cape Cod Lavender Farm is just 19 minutes from campus, and it’s a breath of fresh air. The farm has a large lavender field to stroll around, a shop with lavender themed items, and a stone fairy garden. There are also many walking trails on the conservation land surrounding the farm.

April 9, 2024