Author: Julia Toniolo

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Bacchus Society holds 2nd grape crush

A community member pours his grapes into the "crusher/destemmer," know as "The Beast." The MCCC Bacchus Society held its second annual "Community Crush" Sept. 20 in the West Technology building. Area grape growers were invited to bring their own grapes to be crushed while they waited. The Culinary Club provided refreshments […]

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Students have a hot time at Back-to-School Barbecue

MCCC frisbees were passed out at the 2015 Back-to-School Barbecue. The 90-degree weather didn't stop Monroe County Community College students from enjoying the 2015 Back-to-School Barbecue. MCCC kicked off the new academic year with the barbecue on Tuesday, Sept. 8. The event is designed to give new and returning students […]

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Formal clothing buy-sell event planned Saturday

Formal-wear buyers and sellers are welcome Saturday, Feb. 21, at the La-Z-Boy Center, room Z-259-260. Gently used or new gowns, wraps, suits, shoes, handbags, jewelry and accessories are welcome. Fee for individual sellers is $5 at the door; businesses selling more than five dresses will pay $25 at the door. Clothing […]

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MCCC updates grading scale to include +/-

Students at MCCC can expect a change to their grading scale in the near future. A new grading system has been approved, which would set guidelines for teachers who want to pluses and minuses. The grading scale starts at a regular “A” (4.0) and goes down to the standard “E” […]

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The sharp knife of a short life

Caption They say when you fall in love, you crash to the ground and all your bones break, but you don’t notice because of the beautiful person at your side. Then suddenly they’re gone and everything changes. You’re trying to hold your bones together, but their old clothes don’t work […]

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New Chemistry professor brings energy, enthusiasm

New Chemistry professor Michael Fuertes' passion for chemistry shows in his teaching. Wander the halls of the L building at 11 a.m. on Monday or Wednesday and you  might stumble upon a class taught by Michael Fuertes. Fuertes, a new Chemistry professor, said that he is enjoying his time here […]

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New Criminal Justice professor has unusual background

Criminal Justice professor Deminique Heiks discusses scenerios with student Josh MacBay. New professor Deminique Heiks has an unusual background for a criminal justice professor.  Heiks graduated with a bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism from Kent State University. After working in the field as a TV journalist, she found a love […]

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Basketball: A way of life

The locker room is almost cold, as the smell of sweat lingers in the air. Each player engages in their pregame rituals as they prepare for another home game.  Some players stretch by the lockers, trying to stay loose before having to charge out on to the court. Most of […]

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Chemistry cut for nursing students

The bad news is prospective nursing students will have one more test before they enter the program. The good news is they won’t have to take Chemistry. Starting in January 2015, a new test developed by ATI Nursing Education will be administered to prospective nursing students as a requirement to […]

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Associate’s degree or bachelor’s degree

Mechanical Design Technology student Mark Rice uses the Solidworks program in professor Dean Kerste's classroom. Students on campus and across the nation are being faced with the choice of an associate’s degree or a bachelor’s degree. While bachelor’s degrees have been standard, recent work force needs in technology fields have […]