U.S. Military Veterans discuss thier experiences at a panel. (from left) Eric Honomichl, Dan Maciejewski, Chris Tibai, David Pacheco, Jusin Van Volkenburg Photo by Shelby Spencer U.S. veterans shed light on civilian questions during a panel discussion. Five veterans on campus met with ten students and faculty members to […]
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The Cellar is Open; grand opening planned
Caption Student government is hosting a Cellar grand-opening party. After months of construction and repair, The Cellar is finally open again. Tuesday Dec. 9 from 11a.m. to 3p.m. there will be music and food provided by student government. Tacos and water will be available for $1 and there will be […]
Basketball: A way of life
The locker room is almost cold, as the smell of sweat lingers in the air. Each player engages in their pregame rituals as they prepare for another home game. Some players stretch by the lockers, trying to stay loose before having to charge out on to the court. Most of […]
Chemistry cut for nursing students
The bad news is prospective nursing students will have one more test before they enter the program. The good news is they won’t have to take Chemistry. Starting in January 2015, a new test developed by ATI Nursing Education will be administered to prospective nursing students as a requirement to […]
Associate’s degree or bachelor’s degree
Mechanical Design Technology student Mark Rice uses the Solidworks program in professor Dean Kerste's classroom. Students on campus and across the nation are being faced with the choice of an associate’s degree or a bachelor’s degree. While bachelor’s degrees have been standard, recent work force needs in technology fields have […]
New guidelines for transfer students
The MTA agreement has replaced the MACRAO agreement as of this semester. The MACRAO agreement has been used since 1972 to guide Michigan colleges when they transfer students’ general education credits. The program replacing MACRAO is the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA), which was put into action this semester. The MACRO […]
Ebola explained by MCCC Biology professors
MCCC Biology professor Maris Fonseca explains how the Ebola virus is transmitted. The Ebola epidemic has been misrepresented by the media, according to MCCC Biology professors Maris Fonseca and Philip Wahr. MCCC President Kojo Quartey began an Oct. 27 forum by expressing his frustration with the use of the term […]
Voters deny millage request
Photo taken by Julia Wells MCCC's first millage request in 34 years has been denied by Monroe County voters. The results of 60.7% votes against the proposal to 39.3% in support came late on Tuesday, Nov. 4. MCCC President Kojo Quartey said he was disappointed in both voter turnout and […]
Poetry night livens Little Theater
Photo by Mika Kotanova Students filled the Little Theater for "All Hallow Eve's Open Mic" night. The Writing Center decided to change the name of the event to “All Hallow Eve’s Open Mic” this year to try to get more involvement from students and faculty. Some read from their favorite author, while others […]
‘Vote to win’ now cancelled
Students who vote in the Nov. 4 election had a chance to win a variety of prizes offered by Student Government. However, this is no longer the case; the program has been cancelled because it may have violated election laws. The booth was going to be open on Tuesday, Nov. 4, during […]