Illustration by Darryl White Live tweeting, Facebook messaging, Snapchat, and Instagram are almost as important as breathing. Social media is embedded in our culture, from almost in the cradle to one foot in the grave. Social media can connect people around the world in seconds, but surprisingly, most couples agree […]
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Long bus routes challenging
MCCC student Julia Sneed does not have the privilege of going straight home after her classes. “With all the transfers and everything, it takes about an hour and a half,” she said. The Lake Erie Transit bus schedule has proven inefficient for many students. Students living in downtown Monroe have […]
Black Friday encroaching on Thanksgiving
For many of us, the holiday season means a time of jubilation with family and food. For others, it’s just another work day. “Pretty much just another day in paradise,” Jesse Cadaret said to describe his workday on Thanksgiving. “I don’t get to eat a big turkey dinner,” he said. […]
Looking for ideas for holiday gifts?
The holiday season is officially upon us, and for all of those frantically searching for the perfect gift for your significant other, look no further. Shopping for a boyfriend or girlfriend is almost never a simple task. What if they never wear that sweatshirt you spent hours searching for, or […]
Long-time janitor missed by many
As Keith Gerweck walked into the room, it was immediately obvious he was accommodating his knees. This was Gerweck’s second day in the final week of his career as a janitor at MCCC. Gerweck took his time settling into his chair — this is a forced retirement, on advice from […]
The sharp knife of a short life
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 […]
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 […]