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GSA holds Day of Silence

Members of MCCC’s Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) silenced themselves on Friday, April 15 in a demonstration to raise awareness of bullying. The demonstration, known as the Day of Silence, took place in the A building outside of the Admissions Office. Several club members tied an array of colorful bandanas around […]

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How MCCC clubs are making a difference

Clubs and programs at MCCC are trying to make a global impact, and you can take part. From the recent Japanese crisis to the ongoing issue of starvation and poverty, MCCC students and employees are creating easy ways for others to make a difference as well. International Studies Club: […]

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Japan faces new dangers, struggles

An earthquake, tsunami, nuclear crisis, and more than 400 aftershock quakes over 5.0 magnitude – now Japan, and the world, face yet another danger: radiation. Radioactive material, in greater levels than previously thought, has leaked from the stricken Fukushima Dai-Ichi nuclear plant every day since April 5, said data released […]

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Opportunities available for studying abroad

Not much else can put the edge on a resume like a study abroad program – but there are so many options. One option, run through the MCCC International Studies program, is the study abroad trip every two years, which includes three weeks overseas and three weeks in class […]

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Community college education can compete

Community colleges always have faced the question – do students get as good a start on their college education as they would at four-year universities? It’s a natural concern. After all, Monroe County Community College doesn’t have ivy-colored walls, famous lecturers, or Greek letters on big houses. There’s no championship […]

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Advice on being a military girlfriend

Many women have been dealing with husbands, sons, and boyfriends leaving them to join the military. My boyfriend recently left for the Marine Corps. It is a lot harder to deal with than many people think. I am going to give some advice on how to survive a significant other […]

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Movie Review: Rio

#8220;Rio” soared into theaters on April 15th, raking in $40 million and becoming the film with the highest-grossing opening weekend so far this year. Rio tells the story of Blu, a rare blue macaw voiced by Oscar nominee Jesse Eisenberg. Blu lives a sheltered life with his doting owner Linda […]

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Movie Review: Arthur

Arthur is a hilarious and touching remake of the 1981 Arthur that blew the original out of the water. Arthur follows the story of billionaire Arthur Bach played by Russell Brand. Arthur is a spoiled and childish 30-year-old that spends most of his time in bed with loose […]

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Board of Trustees approves tuition increase

Tuition at MCCC again will increase $5 per contact hour beginning Fall semester. The increase was approved Monday by the MCCC Board of Trustees. The board also raised tuition by $5 last fall. Since 2009, tuition has increased from $67 per credit hour to $77 next fall. The board also […]

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MCCC running club to officially start Fall 2011

MCCC’s running club has been approved by Student Government as of April 19. It will officially start during the Fall 2011 semester, when the competitions begin. Training on your own or with the club is optional during the spring and summer, but it is recommended by running club coach Josh […]