A recent study shows that the most major Michigan universities are over-priced. Twelve of the fifteen public universities in Michigan cost more than the national average for similarly ranked schools, according to a recent analysis by Bridge Magazine. The three schools that aren’t currently above the average are U […]
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DJ Zarza cultivates musical talents at MCCC
DJ Zarza could go on to become the next Skrillex, but for now he is just a student who enjoys spinning for his fellow classmates. DJ Zarza, known by the first name of Josh, has been attending MCCC since his sophomore year. He is majoring in computer science and […]
Socialist offers views on Occupy Wall Street movement
The Occupy Wall Street movement, since its inception in September, has come to a crossroads. Founded on issues of social and class inequality, the Occupy movement began as a response to corporate power and greed, becoming a significant voice in public media. Now the movement is searching for direction and […]
Injured football player shares motivational story with students
Former NFL player Kevin Everett shared the story of his recovery from an accident Buffalo Bills tight end Kevin Everett shared the story of his recovery from a freak injury with guests at Monroe County Community College. Everett, who was twenty-five years old at the time of the impact, suffered […]
MCCC student was 12 when he survived Chernobyl
MCCC’s Chernobyl survivor is a healthy (thankfully) 38-year old Dean’s List student, and my husband, Michael Mayzlin. I would imagine that he is the only Chernobyl survivor in all of southeast Michigan. Over the span of our 13-year marriage, I have listened to his thoughts, fears, dreams and memories […]
Detroit essential to black history
Although most African American movements were born in the South, there is one city here in Michigan that remains crucially important to black history. From the Underground Railroad to the Civil Rights movement, Detroit has played a large part in African American history. The Motor City was remembered nationwide during […]
Is MCCC haunted
If you have ever been in the halls of the L building and felt like someone was watching you, don’t be so quick to shrug that feeling off. MCCC was built behind an old cemetery, and supernatural experiences have been reported. The hill in front of the college between Raisinville […]
Library of Congress visits MCCC
The spirit and history of the Library of Congress rolled into town for a visit aboard a traveling exhibition dubbed, “The Gateway to Knowledge” earlier this month. “We have three primary goals,” said Mike Crosson, a program developer for MRA Experiential Tours And Equipment who worked with the Library of Congress […]
Vuncia Council wins award
The November/December recipient of MCCC’s Enriching Lives Performance Award is Vuncia Council, Learning Bank coordinator. The five qualities recognized by the award are: investment, community, accessibility, responsiveness, and enrichment. In a letter sent to all MCCC e-mail users, Director of Human Resources Molly McCutchan listed the various ways that Council […]
Holiday traditions
Families around the world have different traditions for celebrating during the holidays. Students and employees at MCCC are no different — they each celebrate in their own unique way. Holiday traditions include food, family get-togethers, church, and, of course, gift-giving. Professor of Political Science Dr. Joanna Sabo said she always […]