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Diversity on the rise, yet still lacking

While MCCC has less diversity than other colleges, numbers are on the rise. Since the election of Donald Trump, tensions in the country have been hurtling towards a breaking point. Aside from Trump’s inflammatory comments about Mexicans and women on the campaign trail, things have gotten worse. The tragic events […]

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Attorney shares strategies to find fake news

Robin Luce-Herrmann educated the audience on some of the ways to spot fake news. (Photo by Vanessa Ray) No, Pope Francis did not endorse Donald Trump.  Hillary Clinton did not sell guns to Isis. There was no shark swimming along the road in a Hurricane Harvey ravaged Hous-ton. Those are […]

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One Book, One Community returns for 2018

Community Librarian Suzanne Krueger unveils this year's book (Photo by Vanessa Ray) One Book, One Community (OBOC) has enjoyed countywide support for the past 12 years. The mystery behind the next book is part of the excitement. On Sept. 13, those wondering what the 2018 choice would be got their […]

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MCCC sponsors forum on big issues

Ezinne Ndukwe, the senior health policy analyst at the Center for Healthcare Research & Transformation, spoke about health care. Some of the biggest issues of Monroe County were addressed at a public forum at MCCC. A panel of three speakers gave presentations on public education, healthcare, and the opioid crisis […]

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MCCC students helping hurricane victims

The MCCC Community Service Club is jumping into action as hurricanes rip through the south. The club is helping collect donations or dollar vouchers for the Thirty-One Gifts zipper pouch relief fundraiser. Club adviser Allison Gallardo said the club is helping a student fill bags for the victims of Hurricane […]

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New Arena Brings End To Student Rush

Little Caesar’s Arena recieves finishing touches before pre-season hockey begins.   Students hoping for price drops in Red Wings tickets might have to hug their piggy banks a bit tighter when shopping for tickets this year. Student Rush tickets are not available for this season and prices have jumped upward […]

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Back-to-School Barbecue features sunny skies

Students could visit a variety of tables set up by on-campus and off-campus organizations. (Photo by Miranda Gardner) The sun was a prominent guest at the 2017 Back-to-School Barbecue. The Monroe County Community College event was organized and hosted by Student Government and sponsored by multiple organizations, including Siena Heights […]

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This is not a drill

Students in one of the designated shelters in the L Building check their phones. (Photo by Miranda Gardner.) What was at first thought to be a routine tornado drill turned out to be the real thing. A tornado alarm went off Tuesday, Aug. 29, about 3:20 p.m., as classes were […]

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Fall 2017 semester officially underway

MCCC Student Government members Katie Vandenbrink, Aidan Higgins, and Javed Peracha show off their dance moves. Summer vacation has come to an end. August 23 marked the first day of classes at MCCC. The mood on campus was upbeat and hopeful as many students congregated outside in hopes of enjoying […]

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The science behind the March for Science

MCCC student Amanda Roelant takes a seat during the march. Photo by Miranda Gardner. Miranda Gardner Staff Member     MCCC students and professors marched against the silence on science.     Student and biology laboratory assistant, Amanda Roelant marched to bring awareness to the importance of science.     “We need to […]