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 […]
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 […]
NaNoWriMo inspires, challenges writers
November celebrates different themes such as “No-Shave November” and the offical start to the holiday season. But for writers it marks the start of NaNoWriMo, the month where they will diligently attempt to complete a 50,000 word novella. NaNoWriMo stands for National Novella Writing Month and it is celebrated by […]
Generation Y forgotten or careless
Graphic designed by Darryl White Those born in the 1990s and into the millennial years are said to be the least active in political history. According to MCCC History Professor Edmond La Clair, participation by young people is at an all-time low. “Besides 2008 for the Obama election, participation is […]
iCloud breach releases pics, scares users
The recent release of uncensored celebrity selfies has left iCloud users wondering how to better protect themselves online. On Sept. 1, the media erupted with the surfacing of nude celebrity photos. Jennifer Lawrence, Kate Upton, and Ariana Grande were among the celebrities who were targeted. Although this may seem like […]
Students, faculty react to kicked-out gay youth
Growing up, we’re taught to never judge a book by its cover, or to never be afraid to express ourselves, to be whom we really are. That plan backfired when a Georgia teen was kicked out of his home for being gay. When 20-year-old Daniel Pierce told his parents he […]
Nathan’s Story: illness, struggle, hope
Former MCCC student Nathan Hays and his mother, adjunct instructor Terri Gower, hope for a future of health and happiness Photo by Mika Kotanova Life hasn’t been easy for Nathan Hays and Terri Gower, but one doctor appointment turned their world upside down. “I felt like my whole life had […]
Minimum wage, how high is too high?
Tristen Wilhelm is apposed to a minimum wage increase, she thinks it will cause inflation. Michigan’s minimum wage increased this week to $8.15, and eventually will rise to $9.25, but not everyone is thrilled. Tristen Wilhelm, who is a freshman at the college, thinks the increase could lead to inflation. […]
Former student rises above
CMCCC graduate, Jenna Olson, at her internship at the University of Georgia Athens.aption Monroe County Community College may seem like a small stepping stone to students, but it makes available valuable opportunities for them. No one knows more about these opportunities than Jenna Olson. Olson is a 2014 grad of […]