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Every seat in the Holladay Theater, which holds a capacity of 50, was filled, leaving standing room only for this year’s annual Poetry Night on Oct. 23. Over 50 people attended the event, which was hosted by the Writing Center, and 33 people performed. Lori Jo Couch, director of the […]
The MCCC Writing Fellows will be hosting poetry night from 7-8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 23, in the Holladay Theater, featuring a contest for original works. This event is free and open to the public. You can read a favorite poem or an original work, according to the flyer. Anna […]
The flickering flameless candles lightened the table top as soft jazz played in the background, while students started to gather together. The baked goods were available and the sign-up sheets began to gain autographs. Strangers sat down and engaged in conversations. This was the vibe at Poetry Night which was […]
Lori Jo Couch, MCCC writing fellow advisor, announced the winners of Poetry Night on Feb. 24. About 40 people attended Poetry Night, Couch said. The event itself was Jan. 27. “It was a great turnout,” Couch said in the announcement email. Elisabeth Brockman was in first place with her poem […]
The writing fellows will host a poetry night on Jan. 27 at 7 p.m. in the Cellar located in the A Building. Students and faculty can share their own work or other personal favorite poems, songs and stories. Original poems are eligible for submission in a poetry contest sponsored by […]
Even when unable to meet on campus, the Inside Out Dance Ensemble has still made it possible to safely meet together over the last year. Founded by dance instructor and MCCC adjunct professor of theater and humanities Kellie Lajiness in 2010, the IODE is a dance group at MCCC that […]
Students grabbed the wooden podium under the spotlight as they read words off their pages. The Writing Center hosted its bi-annual Poetry Night Feb. 6 in the Cellar of the A Building. Participants read works varying from favorite authors to works of their own. The event was promoted through email, […]
For any student wanting to spread their own original writing, poetry night is where that can become reality. The MCCC Writing Fellows are hosting their biannual poetry night Thursday, Feb. 6, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Cellar of A Building. That same day, a bake sale will be held 11:30 a.m.-1 […]
The air was filled with anticipation and Halloween spirit as students descended into the Cellar. Students were dressed in their best Halloween costumes, prepared to read their funny, spooky and profound poems. The Writing Fellows hosted their annual Poetry Night and Bake Sale on Oct. 24 to celebrate the holiday […]
Photo by Mika Kotanova Students filled the Little Theater for "All Hallow Eve's Open Mic" night. The Writing Center decided to change the name of the event to “All Hallow Eve’s Open Mic” this year to try to get more involvement from students and faculty. Some read from their favorite author, while others […]
