Our editor sits, crying alone, hidden in the privacy of the newsroom on an almost empty Friday morning. It was Friday, March 22. Maggie Sandefur had a particularly harsh morning and was hoping for some peace and quiet away from the world. The door to the newsroom opens and she’s […]
Year: 2024
Jump into a good book this summer
Four fun-loving books to read on vacation
As 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 music while I read, usually pop or country, which helps me relax. I have a lot of free time in the summer, so that’s when […]
Eclipse interviews on campus
MCCC held an event for the community on campus for the 2024 Solar Eclipse. Interviewer: Brooklyn Kayson Video by: Anna Muth and Riley Burns Video Editor: Reese Bowling
GSA set to hold annual Pride Party
Anticipate conversation, community and contentment at this year’s annual Pride Party. The MCCC Gender & Sexuality Alliance will hold the event on Friday, April 12 from 5-10 p.m. in the Cellar. Since at least 2015, the Pride Party has been a spring tradition for the GSA. “The GSA created a […]
Tuition increase approved at board meeting
After much consideration, the Board of Trustees passed a motion to increase in-county tuition rates by 4%. Vice President of Finance and Administration Curtis Creagh announced a proposal from the administration in regards to MCCC’s policy on Tuition and Fees at the March 25 board meeting. This proposal offered three […]
Bathroom discussion between students, administrators continues at board meeting
Editor’s note: This version of the story clarifies that GSA had not yet met with President Kojo Quartey. The discussion about bathroom safety at MCCC between administrators, students and the Gender & Sexuality Alliance continued on March 25, marking it the third Board of Trustees meeting in a row. The […]
Safe Space Summit scheduled for April 10-11
Through presentations, discussions and dialogue, students, alums, staff and community members will share their journeys of positive social change and liberation at the Safe Space Summit. Led by an MCCC alum or student, the event kicks off from 6-7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 10 in S-Building Room 165 with Grassroots […]
Trouten turns up the heat on chilly night
Trojans senior scores two goals to lead team to 3-0 win
Brooke Trouten had a simple strategy to beat the frigid weather. Don’t slow down. A combination of rain and winds that reached close to 15 mph and temperatures around 40 degrees didn’t stop Trouten from turning up the heat at Monroe’s Bunkleman Field. The Monroe High senior’s movement helped propel […]
Author hosts book signing, presentation on campus
Indigenous Nancy Drew meets 21 Jump Street is how award-winning author Angeline Boulley described her main character Daunis Fontaine in “Firekeeper’s Daughter.” Boulley came to MCCC March 19 through the One Book, One Community program to share about her book, talk about her writing process and discuss how she created […]
Interview with Angeline Boulley, author of “Firekeeper’s Daughter”
Angeline Boulley, author of “Firekeeper’s Daughter,” talks with Agora Editor Margaret Sandefur during her visit at MCCC during the One Book, One Community event. Video by Reese Bowling.