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How journalism has improved my anxiety

Anxiety felt like it came out of nowhere for me. When I was 14 years old, suddenly everything felt like a daunting task. I mean everything. Going to school, going to practice and going to work. There was nothing I hated more than new things. Driving was my biggest fear […]

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Why the end of the semester is too stressful

As a student, I know firsthand the stress and pressure of final exams and the end of the semester. It can be an overwhelming time and unfortunately, some professors make the situation worse by assigning higher workloads toward the end of the period. I have experienced this issue every semester […]

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The importance of prep sports coverage

Following Niles Kruger at an event confirmed my ambitions to pursue a career in covering prep sports, but even more so reminded me of their importance.   Kruger is the sports editor for the Monroe News and recently allowed me to shadow him at a Flat Rock High School basketball game […]

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Market Twenty 4 Seven did NOT leave me hungry for more

Cafeterias are typically filled with delicious aromas and the sound of excited chatter of college students. At one time, this could be found at MCCC, but those days are gone thanks to the implementation of the Market Twenty 4 Seven. As someone who is a self-proclaimed “foodie,” I can say […]

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Call me Cupid
14 reasons why I love Valentine's Day

I am absolutely crazy for love, and all things Valentine’s Day. It’s probably my favorite holiday. I don’t have many negative things to say about this day of love. Though, I am able to recognize the fact that Valentine’s Day is a “Hallmark” holiday, maybe just a day that large […]

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Enforcement youth academy host impressive camp

During the summer MCCC held a Monroe County Law Enforcement Youth Academy that took place from June 20-23. Professor Dan Wood and Michigan State Police Trooper Don Stewart created the event, according to Experiential Learning Coordinator, Kristina Henry, for students to find out if this is the right career path […]

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Catherine Brodie takes her final bow

The Agora Chorale sang under the direction of Catherine Brodie for one final concert on April 26, 2022.  In an emotional performance, the chorale performed many well known tunes that had the crowd hooked The show was kicked off by a tribute piece and prayer for Ukraine. The Chorale was […]

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Agora staff chats: New York City

Four members of the Agora staff went to New York City to attend the College Media Association Convention March 9 – 13. There, we attended workshops and listened to keynote speakers with the aim of developing our journalistic skills. In our free time, we explored the city. Lauren Werlinger This […]

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‘Uncharted’ takes its adventure to the big screen

On Feb. 18, the action adventure video game series, “Uncharted”, finally made its film debut after over a decade-long journey to get there. In 2008, producer Avi Arad initially announced he would be starting production on “Uncharted.” However production difficulties and multiple changes led the film to this year’s release. […]