Following Niles Kruger at an event confirmed my ambitions to pursue a career in covering prep sports, but even more so reminded me of their importance. Kruger is the sports editor for the Monroe News and recently allowed me to shadow him at a Flat Rock High School basketball game […]
Opinion
Market Twenty 4 Seven did NOT leave me hungry for more
Cafeterias are typically filled with delicious aromas and the sound of excited chatter of college students. At one time, this could be found at MCCC, but those days are gone thanks to the implementation of the Market Twenty 4 Seven. As someone who is a self-proclaimed “foodie,” I can say […]
Call me Cupid
14 reasons why I love Valentine's Day
I am absolutely crazy for love, and all things Valentine’s Day. It’s probably my favorite holiday. I don’t have many negative things to say about this day of love. Though, I am able to recognize the fact that Valentine’s Day is a “Hallmark” holiday, maybe just a day that large […]
Battling mental health during school
My personal journey as I work on taking control of my mental health
Beyond the normal school anxieties surrounding grades and class loads, I have started this school year with financial strains, a miscarriage, and trying to make sure I am still being a great parent and wife. Back to school, especially as a non-traditional college student, can be full of so many […]
Enforcement youth academy host impressive camp
During the summer MCCC held a Monroe County Law Enforcement Youth Academy that took place from June 20-23. Professor Dan Wood and Michigan State Police Trooper Don Stewart created the event, according to Experiential Learning Coordinator, Kristina Henry, for students to find out if this is the right career path […]
Catherine Brodie takes her final bow
The Agora Chorale sang under the direction of Catherine Brodie for one final concert on April 26, 2022. In an emotional performance, the chorale performed many well known tunes that had the crowd hooked The show was kicked off by a tribute piece and prayer for Ukraine. The Chorale was […]
Agora staff chats: New York City
Four members of the Agora staff went to New York City to attend the College Media Association Convention March 9 – 13. There, we attended workshops and listened to keynote speakers with the aim of developing our journalistic skills. In our free time, we explored the city. Lauren Werlinger This […]
‘Uncharted’ takes its adventure to the big screen
On Feb. 18, the action adventure video game series, “Uncharted”, finally made its film debut after over a decade-long journey to get there. In 2008, producer Avi Arad initially announced he would be starting production on “Uncharted.” However production difficulties and multiple changes led the film to this year’s release. […]
COVID, hemp, and closed doors
An attempt to start a dialogue about the pandemic and science
Professors at MCCC are not interested in discussing ideas that Oregon State University published last month in the Journal of Natural Products. The journal claimed that cannabinoids block coronavirus variants from entering human cells. This research states that cannabinoid acids attach to the spike protein of coronavirus variants, stopping […]
Snow day shenanigans
Due to the big snow storm, MCCC called a snow day for February 2 and 3. Before returning to school last semester I was a stay at home wife and momma. One of the things I miss the most while I am in my classes is the time I used […]