Neither of MCCC’s millage rate proposals on this year’s ballot passed. The first proposal was to renew the current maintenance and improvement millage rate of $.85 mills. Homeowners would have expected to pay the same amount they are currently paying until 2030. This millage did not pass by 52.64%, with […]
Author: Sidney Robison
MCCC hosts annual visiting artist series
Betzi Lievens, MCCC alum, provides community with workshop, lecture over two-day program
The sounds of voices chattering in the auditorium quickly quieted when the artist came on stage. Betzi Lievens, MCCC alum and local artist, hosted a presentation on Oct. 22 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. to show her work and talk a little bit about her life. The next day, she hosted a […]
Nine-day voting available to Michigan residents
Primary, general election utilize early voting for first time in the state
Michigan residents can now vote nine days before an election. Early voting became a constitutional law in 2022. Annamarie Osment, county clerk, said the proposal came into effect in November of 2022 and affects the entire state of Michigan. Early voting for the Nov. 5 general election begins Saturday, Oct. […]
Visiting artist series set to return with workshop, lecture
A Monroe County born and raised artist will be visiting campus Oct. 22 and 23 as part of the visiting artist series. Artist Betzi Lievens will be hosting a presentation from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Oct. 22 in the La-Z-Boy Center Atrium. There will be a workshop/demonstration at 3:00 […]
Fall into reading with these books
Four must-read books for the fall season
As the cold weather approaches, I enjoy reading outside, wearing a warm sweater and drinking hot tea. There are plenty of books out there that can give out “fall vibes,” but I have picked four books that I thoroughly enjoyed. Unwanted by Mia Sheridan When wilderness guide Harper Ward is […]
Faculty union president to step down this month, new president in place
Mark Bergmooser, associate professor of communication, is stepping down after 17 years of dedicating his time as MCCC Faculty Association Union President. Matt Bird-Meyer, professor of humanities, was chosen as the new union president. Bergmooser has been a part of MCCC since 1996 and started working full time in 1999. […]
Jump into a good book this summer
Four fun-loving books to read on vacation
As an avid reader, I enjoy reading in the summertime when I don’t have school or have any work to worry about. I listen to music while I read, usually pop or country, which helps me relax. I have a lot of free time in the summer, so that’s when […]
‘An Evening of Women Composers’ a night to remember
MCCC hosts Agora Chorale, Symphony
Editor’s note: This story was updated on March 4 to correct the spelling of Jonathan Lunneberg’s name. The Agora Chorale and College-Community Symphony Band hosted “An Evening of Women Composers” concert on Feb. 26 in the La-Z-Boy Center. The concert featured 12 songs written by women composers, performed by both […]
Adore these romance books
Four books to read for Valentine's Day
Each year during February, I always gravitate toward reading romance books. When people are going out for Valentine’s Day, I’m in my room, in my book corner, reading about fictional characters to escape reality. Night Shift by Annie Crown This story follows Kendall who works at a college library and […]
Cozy up with these four books
Four books to read this holiday season
This holiday season was the first time I sought out winter-themed books. I usually gravitate toward summer or fall books, so, this was new for me. Here are a few books that have romance and some mystery. A Winter in New York by Josie Silver This story follows Iris, who […]