Miranda Gardner Agora staff The campus green initiative looks good on paper, and great on site, but tells a different tale in practice. Biology laboratory assistant and student, Amanda Roelant said, the college is doing a good job with the recycling centers, but there is room to improve. “Some students […]
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New Science/Math dean looks to the skies
Kevin Cooper, new dean of Science/Math Division, settles into his new office. Climate change is happening, and we now have an expert at MCCC who can document it – Kevin Cooper, new dean of the Science and Mathematics Division. “All I do is document the facts and chart the progress […]
Memories of Mariya
MCCC nursing student Mariya Heinzerling's life was filled with family friends and pets. This photo collage was created by her mother for Mariya's funeral. (Photos courtesy of Tammy Heinzerling) Mariya Heinzerling’s shoes wait by the door, but her boyfriend knows she won’t need them anymore. Joe Salloum’s living room is […]
Computer center seems forgotten
MCCC students use the RCTC computer lab, which is located in the West Tech Building. MCCC’s Regional Computer Technology Center is a wonderful student resource, but one that has seemingly flown under the radar. “I’ve never been there,” says student Austin Myers. The RCTC is located in the West Tech […]
Streaming takes over music scene
2016 brought forth a new leader in how people listen to their favorite songs: streaming music. In the past year, streaming music has become the biggest revenue source for the music industry, and the forecast does not call for change. Not when it earns Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon – […]
Get off your lazy butt
The Fitness Center offers a variety of workout equipment. One of the benefits of attending MCCC is free use of the Fitness Center. Although gym memberships off-campus cost more than $100 a year, many students still elect to pay the fee, or avoid working out altogether. This raises two questions: […]
Students appreciate Terry Telfer’s guidance
The wealth of knowledge afforded to MCCC by professor Terry Telfer will be lost at the end of the semester. “What I’ve always liked about Dr. Telfer is that he’s a real intellectual,” says dean of humanities Paul Hedeen. “And he has a real intellectual’s approach to things. Moreover, he’s […]
Cheryl Johnston was destined to teach
Cheryl Johnston reads a list of options for events from One Book, One Community. In a school full of talented and exceptional professors, Cheryl Johnston stands out. Johnston, Assistant Professor of English and Reading, is retiring at the end of the Winter 2017 semester. Along with being a respected educator, […]
MCCC hires Science and Mathematics Dean
Kevin Cooper, new Science and Mathematics Dean. Photo courtesy of Kevin Cooper. MCCC has filled the Dean of Science and Mathematics vacancy that opened up when former Dean Vinnie Maltese retired last fall. Kevin Cooper, who is currently the Assistant Dean/Instructional Chair of the Math, Science, and Social Studies division […]
One Book speaker reveals Michigan treasures
One Book speaker Ron Rademacher shows audience some pictures of Michigan’s must-see treasures. A One Book, One Community event revealed Michigan destinations that hold unknown treasures. Monroe County’s One Book, One Community program hopes to foster an appreciation for literature in the county through various book discussions, film series, […]
