Author: Agora Staff
Agora – Oct. 29, 2024
Nine candidates to run for MCCC Board of Trustees
The MCCC Board of Trustees has two seats open in the upcoming Nov. 5 election. Nine candidates are running: Benny Capaul, Joel Spotts, Duane Lebrun, Charlie Abel, Jamie O’Brien, Doug Stevens, Kristy Svatek-Whitson, John Gonta and Linda Roberts. Krista Lambrix, vice chair, and Joel Spotts, trustee, have spots up for […]
Agora – Oct. 15, 2024
Oct. 15, 2024
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. […]
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.
Agora – Sept. 18, 2024
Sept. 18, 2024
Signs around county create harmful narrative
Misinformation spread about bathroom policy
Editorial It’s tiring driving to school every day and seeing willful disinformation stamped on bright red plastic signs right across from campus. “MCCC allows MEN in girls bathrooms.” The Agora stands with the students and community members affected by these signs. We support equality and diversity, and stand against those […]
GSA creates timeline of events regarding restroom signs, protests
Agora reporter and GSA member Mick Valentino spoke with fellow GSA members Elizabeth Bradley and Spencer Lyke about the GSA timeline. Video by Reese Bowling.
