After months of deliberation by faculty, Math 151 will be a general education requirement for most students hoping to earn an Associate’s Degree at MCCC. A laboratory science also will be included as a general education requirement. In a rare occurrence, MCCC President Kojo Quartey and Vice President of Instruction […]
Author: Julia Wells
Administrators side with transfer faculty
After months of deliberation by faculty, Math 151 will be a general education requirement for most students hoping to earn an Associate’s Degree at MCCC. A laboratory science also will be included as a general education requirement. In a rare occurrence, MCCC President Kojo Quartey and Vice President of Instruction […]
Black Friday encroaching on Thanksgiving
For many of us, the holiday season means a time of jubilation with family and food. For others, it’s just another work day. “Pretty much just another day in paradise,” Jesse Cadaret said to describe his workday on Thanksgiving. “I don’t get to eat a big turkey dinner,” he said. […]
Older students bring new perspective
Community colleges attract students from all walks of life, often ranging in age from 19 to 69, each with their own unique experiences. Older students can sometimes be the friendliest classmates. They didn’t grow up in an age where everyone texted instead of talked; they’re not afraid to be chatty. […]
Readers say ‘Yes Please’ to Poehler memoir
At the tender age of 43, comedian, actress, writer, and all around female extraordinaire, Amy Poehler has penned a memoir. Poehler’s Yes Please graces bookshelves with other womanly powerhouses including Lena Dunham, Mindy Kaling, and Tina Fey, spoiling us in the girl-power role models genre. Despite the New York Times […]
NaNoWriMo inspires, challenges writers
November celebrates different themes such as “No-Shave November” and the offical start to the holiday season. But for writers it marks the start of NaNoWriMo, the month where they will diligently attempt to complete a 50,000 word novella. NaNoWriMo stands for National Novella Writing Month and it is celebrated by […]
Long-awaited Fury impresses fans
Fury, the World War II drama starring Brad Pitt, Shia Labeouf, and Logan Lerman has been anticipated by film buffs and movie critics alike since its announcement in 2013 and it did not disappoint. Movie-goers will welcome this film with open arms as it marks the beginning of an impressive […]
Comic-Con comes to Monroe
Monroe will welcome its very own comic book and card convention on Saturday, Oct. 4. The Monroe Comic-Con and Card Show was founded last year by Gary Pillette. His son, Drake Pillette, is an MCCC student. “This year’s show is going to be pretty fun,” Drake said. “I believe it […]
Professors excited for new classes
The start of a new school year means the start of a new course load. Registering for classes can be difficult when you’re not sure what to take. Fortunately, MCCC strives for success for its students by expanding departments with topical and relevant courses. New classes are offered each year […]
What to watch on Netflix
Whether laying in bed on a lazy Sunday or having an at-home movie date, streaming subscription service Netflix can be daunting to sift through. Too often, viewers spend more time looking for something to watch, flicking through thousands of titles, than they spend actually watching the program they pick. So […]
