I was never the best at writing. My low self confidence and lack of teachings led to a dreadful experience, but after finding an amazing teacher and earning a new friend it stirred my curiosity. Just as I do with everything I took this experience and tried to learn from […]

My name is Alaina Kecskes. I am currently taking prerequisite classes at MCCC in order to transfer to Lake Superior State University. I love nature and animals so I plan on studying Fisheries and Wildlife Management when I transfer to LSSU. Although animals and nature are my passions, I do also […]

After being given the chance to explore the infinite possibilities of writing, I fell in love with the creative independence and the opportunity to let my natural curiosity roam free. Essays and short stories always came easy to me. The words just seemed to flow out. With that being said, […]

As you can already see, my name is Julianna Metdepenningen, but you can call me Jewels. I spent more time deciding what picture to use here than actually thinking about what to write for this introduction. I am a very active person, and I enjoy working out and playing sports— […]

I am a seeker of truth, knowledge and inspiration. When writing a bio, I am at a loss. How can one explain who they are, when they are in constant flux? I embrace the unexpected and look for the experiences that will force me to change. Journalism will be a […]

                    After a brief stint in journalism several years ago, the opportunity to write for a newspaper had not arisen, until now. This is my first semester on staff at the Agora, and I look forward to finding out what this […]

My friends and family may think I joined the Agora because of my parents’ careers in journalism. I joined, rather, to get involved with a college organization, keep students informed about the campus, and share my pop culture interests in writing. Both my mom and dad went to college for reporting, […]