The ability to earn a college degree can now be a practically finance-free endeavor for many individuals. Michigan Reconnect is a program that allows all Michigan residents 25 years and older to receive free tuition in pursuit of an associates degree or program certificate if they have not already acquired […]
Author: Jerry Meade
Student Government hosts second scavenger hunt
It isn’t often the members of a virtual event are out of breath most of the meeting. However, this was the case during the MCCC Student Government’s Valentines Scavenger on Feb. 12. The event was the second of its kind, with the first virtual scavenger hunt being in November 2020. […]
Restoring Classroom Interaction
When classes first went virtual, a large part of what made college great was gone. I was shy when starting my first semester at MCCC. Starting college and being in a new environment in general can be nerve-wracking for some, and I was included in that group. Yet, over the […]
What the millage renewal means for MCCC
Campus structure and safety improvement plans for the next few years are underway. MCCC’s Maintenance and Improvement Millage was renewed on Nov. 3 passing with a 60.4% margin. Phase 2 of the millage can now begin in 2021 as planned. MCCC President Kojo Quartey said the first priority projects include […]
‘A Tori Kelly Christmas’ keeps on giving
To anyone not already in the holiday spirit, one album can surely do the trick. Singer Tori Kelly released her fourth studio album “A Tori Kelly Christmas” on Oct. 30. Kelly’s self-made music career first gained recognition when her YouTube video song covers, such as Frank Ocean’s “Thinkin Bout You” […]
Virtual scavenger hunts may continue
Even with a low turnout, events can still be considered a success. The MCCC Student Government hosted their Spooktacular Scavenger Hunt student activity Oct. 30. Student Government hosts a campus scavenger hunt every year, yet due to this year’s circumstance, the event was conducted through Zoom video chat instead. Invitation […]
MCCC’s Market Twenty 4 Seven reopens
A large selection of food snacks and beverages are available on campus once again. Market Twenty 4 Seven is the micro market area in the Student Services and Administration Building outside of the cafeteria where staff and students can browse and purchase various food and refreshments. Originally opened at the […]
Professor encourages internship applicants
There are a number of scholarship and internship opportunities open to students this year. Edmund La Clair, assistant professor of history, talked about some in particular that he promotes to students. The River Raisin National Battlefield Park contacted La Clair in August to ask if some students might be interested […]
Steve digs into ‘Super Smash Bros.’
One of the most bizarrely conceived gaming crossovers has now become a reality. “Minecraft’s” default player character, Steve, officially joined the roster of Nintendo’s “Super Smash Bros. Ultimate” on Oct. 14. With “Minecraft” being the current best-selling video game of all time, it’s no surprise that players have wanted the […]
MCCC millage renewal draws nearer
Volunteers from the college went door-to-door in 2016 to gain support for a maintenance and improvement millage. This year, the pandemic changed that. Instead, President Kojo Quartey visited various business, governmental, civic and political leaders to ask for their support. In 2016, voters approved an 85-cent maintenance and improvement millage, […]