Features
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Texas native makes migration to Monroe
September 23, 2024She sat in her office, a transgender pride flag hung on her office door. She smiled, and friendliness radiated off of her. [...] -
MCCC hosts Honors Reception
May 4, 2024MCCC hosted its Honors Reception April 26 in the Meyer Theater. Student Government served as emcees for the night, and awards [...] -
MCCC holds 57th annual Commencement Ceremony
May 4, 2024MCCC’s 57th annual Commencement Ceremony took place 6 p.m. Friday in the H Building. Family and friends of graduates filled the [...]
News
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Over 100 students affected by professor’s absence
September 30, 2024An MCCC English professor was recently placed on leave, according to college administrators. Jenna Bazzell, associate professor [...] -
MCCC provides community access to an overdose prevention tool
September 23, 2024All around campus there are now Naloxone/Narcan dispensers which are free to use. Narcan is a nasal shot of medicine that can aid [...] -
Husky Shuttle pilot program provides door-to-door service
September 23, 2024Lake Erie Transit partnered with MCCC to bring free bus services to eligible students. During the 2024 fall semester students who [...]
Entertainment
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Fall into reading with these books
September 10, 2024As the cold weather approaches, I enjoy reading outside, wearing a warm sweater and drinking hot tea. There are plenty of books [...] -
Jump into a good book this summer
April 15, 2024As an avid reader, I enjoy reading in the summertime when I don’t have school or have any work to worry about. I listen to [...] -
Adore these romance books
February 5, 2024Each year during February, I always gravitate toward reading romance books. When people are going out for Valentine’s Day, [...]
Opinion
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Signs around county create harmful narrative
September 18, 2024Editorial It’s tiring driving to school every day and seeing willful disinformation stamped on bright red plastic signs right [...] -
Paranormal investigators haunt Monroe museum
April 29, 2024The Michigan Museum of Horror is haunted, and I have proof. In October 2023, I started working with Andrew Mcgowan, a [...] -
Ballad of a teenage editor
April 15, 2024Becoming a newspaper editor had been a dream of mine since age 15. I had no understanding of journalism, but I had my sights [...]
Video
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MCCC’s new instructors
September 25, 2024MCCC has welcomed new instructors for the fall 2024 semester. Video by Reese [...] -
MCCC Student Engagement Cookout
September 25, 2024MCCC hosted its Student Engagement Cookout on Tuesday, Sept. 17. Various clubs on campus were present with information on joining [...] -
GSA creates timeline of events regarding restroom signs, protests
May 2, 2024Agora reporter and GSA member Mick Valentino spoke with fellow GSA members Elizabeth Bradley and Spencer Lyke about the GSA [...]
Other News
Agora – Oct. 15, 2024
MCCC hosts groundbreaking ceremony for H Building
On Oct. 2, 2024, MCCC held a groundbreaking ceremony for the renovation and expansion of the new Welch Center for Health and Public Safety. President Kojo Quartey, MCCC retiree Dr. Joyce Haver and Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II were some of the featured speakers. Photos and video by Reese Bowling.
Restroom policy, signs addressed at board meeting
The Board of Trustees generally does not respond to comments during public meetings. However, Chair Aaron Mason and President Kojo Quartey addressed a room full of people in support and against the college’s bathroom policy. The meeting took place on Sept. 23 when 10 people addressed the board during delegations. […]
College president’s salary increases
President Kojo Quartey received a 23% base salary raise over the summer. His new contract is now worth more than $312,000 in total compensation. The Board of Trustees unanimously approved the president’s new three-year contract July 15 along with a list of goals he is to accomplish in that time. […]
Over 100 students affected by professor’s absence
An MCCC English professor was recently placed on leave, according to college administrators. Jenna Bazzell, associate professor of English, is on leave as of Monday, Sept. 16, for unknown reasons. Grace Yackee, vice president of instruction, said the college cannot comment further. “However, in an effort to preserve employee rights […]
MCCC gets approval for renovation and expansion of H Building
Editor’s note: This version updates Helen Stripling’s title from an interim position to dean of health sciences and director of respiratory therapy. Proposed renovations and expansion of the H Building are one step closer to becoming a reality through an approved capital outlay plan and a tentative renaming of the […]
MCCC’s new instructors
MCCC has welcomed new instructors for the fall 2024 semester. Video by Reese Bowling.
MCCC Student Engagement Cookout
MCCC hosted its Student Engagement Cookout on Tuesday, Sept. 17. Various clubs on campus were present with information on joining them, and Student Government provided information on registering to vote. Video by Reese Bowling.
MCCC provides community access to an overdose prevention tool
All around campus there are now Naloxone/Narcan dispensers which are free to use. Narcan is a nasal shot of medicine that can aid with an opioid overdose and clear opioids from a user’s system. MCCC and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services have partnered to provide the school […]
Husky Shuttle pilot program provides door-to-door service
MCCC partners with Lake Erie Transit to assist students with new bus service
Lake Erie Transit partnered with MCCC to bring free bus services to eligible students. During the 2024 fall semester students who struggled to get to campus due to lacking a secure form of transportation were given an opportunity to receive free bus service. Though the official page on MCCC’s website […]
