Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Sock • to • ber noun A sock drive in October. As the weather cools down, Student Government is hosting a sock drive and will donate socks to a homeless shelter. New socks are being collected in six Socktober themed donation boxes throughout campus. The boxes can be found in […]
MCCC’s first-time college student retention rate increased by 20% from 2019 to 2020, said Scott Behrens, vice president of Enrollment Management and Student Success. Behrens said he attributes this increase to the changes he and his team have made. Behrens created three positions with the goal of taking a more […]
A painting is deepened and enriched with each brush stroke, transferring a new coat of material from brush to canvas. Visiting artist Cathy Gendron transferred another layer of knowledge to MCCC’s art students during an immersive demonstration and lecture on Monday, Oct. 18. “I love teaching,” Gendron said. “I have […]
As the leaves change colors, students and staff have the opportunity to celebrate the season at Fall Fest. MCCC Student Government is hosting the event on October 28 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the cafeteria. The event will consist of free donuts and cider, a fall-themed photo booth, […]
“I can hardly believe it,” said Ford engineer Ben Garman, gesturing at a battery-powered electric F650. Garman worked on the diesel version of the F650, a medium-duty work truck, and was amazed that the electric version’s maximum load is 14,500 pounds. Along with the F650, approximately 10 other electric and […]
Student Government is organizing a pink out and donation event for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Student Government encourages students to show support by wearing pink, which is symbolic of breast cancer, on Oct. 26. Student Government is also holding a carnation and bake sale on Oct. 26 and 27 outside […]
As the fall season is rolling in, students can channel their inner artist at Paint a Pumpkin. MCCC Art Club is hosting the event on October 21 at 6:30pm in Founders Hall, room 117. “All are welcome,” said Therese O’Halloran, the advisor of Art Club. For the attendance fee of […]
MCCC art students will have the opportunity to meet a new mentor by attending the visiting artist events. Cathy Gendron will be on campus as a visiting artist Monday, Oct. 18 to share her expertise and experience in her field of professional illustration. She has a background of illustrating in […]
The gasoline consumers use to fuel their cars will eventually run out. Fossil fuels, which are used to create gasoline, are a non-renewable resource, which means there is not an infinite supply of it. According to clientearth.org, human usage of fossil fuels contributes to global warming by releasing large amounts […]
Mysterious characters are lurking around River Raisin Territorial Park at night, and for two nights only, they’ll be out to play. The Monroe County Museum System is presenting Octobernight, an interactive Halloween-esque event showcasing local folklore and fright, on Oct. 22-23. The event will run from 6-10 p.m. at River […]
