Though fun at first, social networking sites have long since become a breeding ground for narcissism, drama, and the popular trend of the digital anti-resume. For months I cruised through Facebook’s attractive honeymoon phase, chatting with friends and dabbling on Farmville. Now every time I read through the news feed […]

MTV shows “Teen Mom” and “16 and Pregnant” have been under constant fire for being mindless shows that misrepresent pregnancy. They have been called bad influences, horrible and have also been put under the branch of television that is known as idiotic reality television. I would like to point out there […]

The state of Wisconsin is just like the rest of the country: broke. If the Wisconsin Democratic state senators have anything to do with it, it’s going to stay that way. Scott Walker, recently elected state governor, has proposed a “Budget Repair” bill that is meant to help decrease the […]

Mark Twain has been quoted as saying,  "Censorship is telling a man he can't have a steak just because a baby can't chew it." Twain is probably rolling in his grave at the news that his classic novel, "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn," is being censored for use in elementary […]

The Travel Security Administration (TSA), part of the Department for Homeland Security, has been catching flack for their increased security measures at airports. Many travelers have given their airport security horror stories to the news media. They complained of being “groped,” “fondled,” or “singled out.” These are all valid complaints […]

With the recent flood of wars, economic collapses, and political gridlock, does the twenty-first century need its own “small step for man” to prevent its own great depression? Political squandering and natural disasters have filled the media, refusing to leave room for any inspiration. One former NASA scientist, Jim McLane, […]

I set out on the how-to’s of couponing and refunding to the point where groceries and household goods were practically nothing, or at times money-makers. In the process, I learned about GMO foods — those are highly processed foods that utilize genetically modified seeds. The seeds are designed in a […]

As the Michigan governor’s race heats up in the polls, the reaction among students at MCCC seems to be falling flat. Current Governor Granholm is ineligible for re-election this term due to term limits. This leaves the spot open for a new person, new beliefs and ideas, and possibly a […]

Whether we like it or not, social networking has become a large part of the way the world communicates. Facebook is one of the biggest social networking sites in the world, with more than 400 million active users. I am one of those active Facebook users, and I am a […]

As most know, Pell Grant checks aren’t being given out until the last week of October.For any student not receiving financial aid to attend MCCC, this poses no problem.  To those who do receive financial aid like me, you are living in a world of hurt right now. MCCC made […]