Author: Kaylena Watson

Features

GSA celebrates 10 years at MCCC

This November marks the 10-year anniversary of the Gender & Sexuality Alliance at Monroe County Community College. The group was created by Tom Ryder, MCCC’s Student Activities coordinator, along with Jerry Morse, a former MCCC graphic artist. Ryder said the group was created when a student petition was submitted in […]

Entertainment

‘Indivisible’ reanimates Western RPGs

On Oct. 8, 2019, “Indivisible” was released for PS4, Xbox One, Windows, Linux and macOS, with a Nintendo Switch release to be announced in the future. “Indivisible” is the second game to be released by indie developer Lab Zero Games. The developer is known for their 2D fighting game “Skullgirls.” […]

News

MCCC receives Native American Heritage Fund grant

Through a donation from the Native American Heritage Fund (NAHF), MCCC has received a financial grant amounting to $199,234. This grant was received in partnership with the River Raisin National Battlefield Park along with three different Native American groups: the Wyandotte Nation of Oklahoma, the Wyandot of Anderdon Nation, and […]

Features

Rafko named as new director of admissions

Holding almost 15 years of experience working in financial aid, Rafko set his sights on maintaining a directorial position after working as an associate director of financial aid at the University of Michigan-Dearborn. “I’m on the other side of the house now,” Ryan Rafko, new director of Admissions and Guidance […]

Entertainment

‘Mario Kart Tour’ drives off course

The “Mario Kart” franchise has become one of the largest recognizable game franchises in the past few decades. In the most recent installment, “Mario Kart Tour,” Nintendo has tried to cash in on that popularity to mixed reception. Released on Sept. 25 for iOS and Android smartphones, “Mario Kart Tour” […]

Entertainment

Untitled review of ‘Untitled Goose Game’

“It’s a lovely day in the village, and you are a horrible goose.” An apt description as provided by game developer House House about their recently released game, “Untitled Goose Game”. Released Sept. 20 for Windows, Mac OS, and Nintendo Switch, “Untitled Goose Game” allows players to take control of […]

News

Faculty contract negotiations finalized

Following negotiations and finalizing details, Sept. 7 saw the approval of a Master Agreement between the Monroe County Community College Faculty Association and the Community College District of Monroe County. The MCCC Board of Trustees approved the agreement unanimously. Effective immediately, the Master Agreement provides updates to current faculty contracts […]

Alumni Staff

Noah Black

Well this is certainly strange. I never would have thought that a year from when I first started on the Agora staff, I would be heading the entirety of the paper. Don’t get me wrong, I am more than grateful and delighted to be in this position, but it is […]

Entertainment

‘Borderlands 3’ misses the shot

“So, you want to hear a story, eh?” The opening to every game starts the same way, and “Borderlands 3” is no exception. Released on Sept. 13 for PC, PS4, and Xbox One, “Borderlands 3” is the fifth entry into Gearbox Software’s series, including “The Pre-Sequel” and “Tales From the […]