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Dozens attend author book talk event

Award-winning author Peter Heller visited MCCC on March 16 in the cafeteria of the S Building. Heller’s novel “The River” was the main discussion of the night. The novel was chosen for this year’s One Book, One Community reading selection. Heller spoke to a large crowd of attendees and signed […]

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MCCC potential bomb threat declared false

Editor’s note: This story was updated on April 12 to reflect the Agora’s FOIA request for the incident report being denied. A paragraph about Charlie Abel not being contacted was also added. MCCC students received an email Monday morning from MCCC President Kojo Quartey declaring a possible bomb threat posted […]

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Student Library Advisory Club new to campus

The Student Library Advisory Club had its first-ever meeting on April 3. Although the club is currently small in size, Elizabeth Hartig, the campus librarian and SLAC advisor, said they have some big plans for the future. SLAC meets 12:30 p.m.- 1:30 p.m. every Monday in C-124 in the Library. […]

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Community members call for a new faculty contract

Eight community members attended the Board of Trustees meeting Monday to show support for the faculty’s ongoing negotiations for a contract. Out of the attending community members, four addressed the trustees during the meeting’s public comment time. Rick Kull, a Ford employee and MCCC alumnus, talked to the crowd. “We […]

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‘Pride Party’ to be held in the Safe Space

What better place to have a party than in the Safe Space? The Gender and Sexuality Alliance Club will be hosting a “Pride Party” on April 14 from 4:30 to 9 p.m. in Room S-165. The event is free and open to the public. Snacks will be provided. Professor Melissa […]

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‘Y2K Bash’ to be held in the Cellar

Time to dig through your closet to find your low-rise jeans and chunky shoes. Student Government is hosting a “Y2K Bash” for students to celebrate the end of the school year. The party will be held in the Cellar in the S Building on March 31 from 7-10 p.m. Admission […]

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Green shirts and community support at the Board of Trustees meeting

MCCC administration, faculty and community members gathered in the S Building for the Board of Trustees meeting March 6. During the meeting, Amy Salliotte, administrative assistant to the director of Auxiliary Services and Dan Wood, assistant professor of criminal justice, were awarded the Fall 2022 Enriching Lives Performance Award. The […]

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Ronald Campbell’s 98th birthday celebrated at MCCC

The first-ever president of MCCC turned 98 years old on March 12. Members of MCCC and from around the community celebrated MCCC President emeritus Ronald Campbell’s birthday in the La-Z-Boy Center on March 14. During the party, Trustee Mary Kay Thayer said Campbell is like no other. “There is no […]

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Award-winning author set to visit MCCC

Look out bookworms, a renowned American writer is coming to town. Peter Heller will be in S Building’s dining room at 7 p.m. on March 16, to discuss his book, “The River.” The event is free and open to the public. “The River” covers themes of survival, friendship and nature […]

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Two employees receive Enriching Lives Award

For the first time in 10 years, two employees have been given the Enriching lives award. Amy Salliotte, administrative assistant to the director of Auxiliary Services, and Dan Wood, assistant professor of criminal justice, received the award at the Board of Trustees meeting on March 6. Joe Verkennes, the college’s […]