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Author explains research on children captured by Indians

Author Scott Zesch gave two performances on March 20, shown here in the Meyer Theater, and earlier in a talk to students and staff. Scott Zesch, author of “Captured:  A True Story of Abduction by Indians on the Texas Frontier,” spoke at MCCC about his book and the untold stories […]

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MCCC Hosts Murder Mystery Dinner

Charites and murder typically don’t go hand in hand, but for Monroe’s Family Counseling and Shelter the annual Murder Mystery Dinner is essential to the organization. The Family Counseling and Shelter is a non-profit organization located on 14930 LaPlaisance Rd. Suite 106. “It’s unique for a nonprofit organization,” director Crystal […]

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Movie night stalls out

A movie poster for the film "Baby Driver." Student Government hosted a movie night March 14, and showed the action film “Baby Driver,” starring Jamie Foxx, Jon Hamm, and young-star Ansel Elgort. The movie was released in 2017 and is about a talented getaway driver, trapped in the heist life […]

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One Book, One Community kicks off

Photo by Vanessa Ray Monroe County Community College Writing Fellows manage the book sale at the OBOC kickoff. The 2019 One Book, One Community (OBOC) program has chosen to feature “News of the World” by Paulette Giles.  The program encourages the community to come together through the power of […]

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Students flock for wings and karaoke

The cafeteria was buzzing with students as they came to celebrate National Student Day along with the St. Patty’s Wing Wednesday. On Wednesday, March 13, students met in the cafeteria to eat chicken wings (traditional and boneless), taste new sauces, and get on stage to sing karaoke. Kaytlyn Kaires was […]

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Carving out a lifestyle

Art by Kenneth M. Thompson on display in the MCCC library. (Photos by Vanessa Ray) Growing up, artist Kenneth Thompson never gave sculpture much thought. “I was a painter,” Thompson said. “That’s what I wanted to do.” Shortly before graduating from Siena Heights, an adviser insisted he take a class […]

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MCCC feels effects of shutdown

After weeks of name-calling and accusations, a temporary agreement to end the government shutdown was reached Jan. 25. With 800,000 federal employees looking to miss yet another paycheck, the pressure on both parties to reopen the government was reaching a fever-pitch. The effects of the 35-day shutdown were felt throughout […]

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Out of the frying pan, on to the four-year

2018 MCCC graduate Emma Muth is all smiles at graduation. (Photo by James Quick) One of the best weapons in the arsenal of an MCCC student who wishes to transfer is the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA). Mandated by the Michigan legislature in the fall of 2014, the MTA focuses on […]

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Sweetheart Ball

Photo by Vanessa Ray Get ready to have a ball in the style of Sin City.  MCCC Student Government is really upping the ante with the Sweetheart Ball coming up February 22. The ball is a fresh take on the classic school dance. Allie Warner, secretary of Student Government, […]

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Different points on the floor and in life

Paul Hedeen leads an exercise on diversity. Diverse lives mean diverse advantages and opportunities. This was a point brought out by students, faculty, and community members during Wednesday’s diversity journey exercise facilitated by Dean of Humanities/Social Sciences, Paul Hedeen in the H Building’s gymnasium. Hedeen began The Privilege Walk by […]