Wednesday, October 30, 2024
When I first started classes at MCCC, I was 15 and extremely shy. I had taken an online class my first semester, so I didn’t have to get out of my comfort zone. As a Middle College student, I was able to simply attend high school classes and stick to […]
A lawsuit is preventing MCCC from implementing new Title IX regulations. Effective Aug. 1, new Title IX regulations have been introduced and policies have shifted at various institutions. Title IX protects students and employees from sex-based discrimination, harassment or sexual violence. The new regulations protect against discrimination based on pregnancy/related […]
The president of MCCC says signs posted around the county are glaringly incorrect. These signs say “MCCC allows MEN in girls bathrooms.” They can be seen in front of houses in the county and were spotted at the Monroe County Fair. “The signs are blatantly false,” Quartey said. In a […]
MCCC hosted its Honors Reception April 26 in the Meyer Theater. Student Government served as emcees for the night, and awards were presented to many students, faculty and adjunct faculty.
Administrators at MCCC want to improve the Title IX process by providing better resources on campus. Scott Behrens, vice president of enrollment and student success, works alongside Linda Torbet, executive director of human resources, as a Title IX coordinator. Title IX, under the Department of Education, protects individuals from sex-based […]
Becoming a newspaper editor had been a dream of mine since age 15. I had no understanding of journalism, but I had my sights set on writing for a paper and eventually becoming the boss. Now, as a 17-year-old senior in high school, I’m nearing the end of my first […]
A student at MCCC is working with his cousin on a graphic novel about frogs seeking revenge. Xander Beyer, 20, and Dominic Albanys, 22, have been creating their graphic novel “The Pond” since 2020 and are now anticipating the release. Beyer, a student at MCCC, said the inspiration for the […]
Safe restroom signs put up by the GSA promoting inclusivity have caused controversy around MCCC. These signs were put up by the Gender & Sexuality Alliance in Fall 2023 after students approached them about harassment occurring in the restrooms toward transgender individuals. The signs state the bathrooms are for everyone, […]
Editor’s note: This story was updated on Nov. 8 to correct the misspelled name of a composer. A lone violinist slides her bow across the strings as Bobb Vergiels narrates a spooky tale, providing musical thrills to those in attendance. The Agora Chorale and College-Community Symphony band hosted a Halloween-themed […]
Video by Maggie Sandefur, Daniel Spain and Reese Bowling.
