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Survey leads to library changes

MCCC’s library will close an hour earlier next semester instead of all night Thursdays. Barbara MacNamee, director of Learning Resources, announced the change following a campuswide survey. The survey revealed that students and faculty preferred shorter daily cuts in hours instead of closing Thursday evenings, which the library began this […]

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Movie reverses student’s opinions on poverty

The International Studies Club hosted a special screening of the movie “Crossing Borders” in honor of International Education Week.   “Crossing Borders” is a documentary that follows four Moroccan and four American students during a trip through Morocco.   They discussed the stereotypes that each group is educated to believe […]

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Flu shots, ways to prevent infection

Flu season is here and with it, runny noses and nausea. Every year a new flu vaccine is made to battle the influenza virus that could be silently attacking our bodies. Each year the flu bugs evolve, requiring a new vaccination to prevent people from getting the potentially deadly virus. […]

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Cabrera awarded MVP, holds triple crown

Detroit Tigers’ slugger, Miguel Cabrera , now has the Most Valuable Player award to go along with his Triple Crown this season.   Cabrera won MVP over the Los Angeles Angels’ phenom rookie Mike Trout. Cabrera got 22 first place votes to Trout’s 6 and a total of 362 points […]

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Survey leads to changes in library hours

MCCC’s library will close an hour earlier next semester instead of all night Thursdays. Barbara MacNamee, director of Learning Resources, announced the change following a campus-wide survey. The survey revealed that students and faculty preferred shorter daily cuts in hours instead of closing Thursday evenings, which the library began this […]

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MCCC cafeteria gets Grade A name

MCCC’s cafeteria has a new name, and Adrianna MacAllister has a bunch of free lunches. MacAllister’s name for the cafeteria – Grade A Cafe – was chosen in a contest sponsored by Kosch Catering. More than fifty students sent in name suggestions, according to Nathan Lockhart of Kosch, trying to […]

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David Nixon resigns as MCCC president

This time next year, Dr. David Nixon does not plan on being president of MCCC. At a Board of Trustees meeting Monday night, board Chairman Bill Bacarella read Nixon’s resignation letter aloud. Complete coverage of the presidential search Assuming the board finds a replacement in time, with a search beginning […]

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MCCC running, bowling, volleyball clubs begin

The MCCC Huskies club sports teams are preparing for their upcoming seasons.   The MCCC volleyball club team has found a head coach in Elizabeth Terrasi, a former MCCC graduate who started the club team four years ago. The volleyball team is being advised by Mary Lyons again this year. […]

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Human Trafficking-Fighting the hidden horrors

By Melanie Jacobs Agora staff Theresa Flores grew up in a closely knit Irish Catholic home.  She had a stay-at-home mom and her father, an executive at General Electric, was often transferred, so her family had to move a lot.  “I always had to be the new kid,” Theresa said. […]

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Grey speaks of LGBT struggles

A presentation was held Tuesday at Monroe County Community College on what it means to be an LGBTQ ally.   The speaker was Melissa Grey, associate professor of psychology at the college. LGBTQ is an acronym for Lesbian, Gay, Transgendered, Bi-sexual, and Questions. The presentation was designed to bring awareness […]