Staff

Staff

Jamie Hunt

My name is Jamie Hunt, this is my second year at MCCC and my first semester being part of the Agora staff. I’m currently completing an Associate of Science degree with the plan to transfer and pursue a higher degree within the medical field. I’ve always found journalism interesting and […]

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Mick Valentino

This is my second year at MCCC and my first semester with the Agora. I’m currently working on my Associate of Science degree. After I finish up here, I am hoping to go to Eastern Michigan University or Wayne State University for either mortuary science or forensic pathology. Outside of […]

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Destiny Gallina

My name is Destiny Gallina, and I’m thrilled to be on the Agora staff as a reporter. It’s my third semester here at MCCC and my first semester on the newspaper. After MCCC, I plan to transfer to U of M. I’ve always had a passion for journalism, which is […]

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Sidney Robison

My name is Sidney Robison, and I am working toward an Associate of Science degree here at MCCC. After I graduate in Summer 2024, I plan on transferring to Grand Valley State University to study natural resources management and wildlife biology. This is my second semester on the Agora staff. […]

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Maggie Sandefur, Editor

This is my second semester on the Agora and first as editor. Being on the Agora has been such a rewarding experience that teaches me more every day. I’ve been attending Monroe County Middle College since 2020 and MCCC since 2022. I am currently working toward my Associate of Science […]

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Reese Bowling

I’m Reese Bowling, and this is my second year at MCCC. At this time, I am undecided on what career I will pursue, but I am working toward my Associate of Science degree.  This is my second semester with the Agora, and I am looking forward to working with the […]

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Ashley Atkins, Assistant Editor

My name is Ashley Atkins, this is my second semester at MCCC and on the Agora. I am pursuing a degree as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.  When I am not in class, you can usually find me in the Agora newsroom working on my latest assignment. When I have […]

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David Topolewski

A 3-time Agora staff member back for a fourth time with the publication as an independent study. My first article with the Agora was back in 2012 and my most recent articles a decade later, during the 2022 winter semester. With each semester, the Agora course has helped me with […]

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Matthew Bird-Meyer, Adviser

My first newspaper job was in 1997 when I worked as the sports editor for a small semiweekly community newspaper in Missouri. But I wasn’t just covering sports. The paper’s editorial staff was composed of me and the news editor, so that meant we both had a lot of work […]