Phantom clowns creep up on people… Most people have heard about the creepy clowns that have been running around, spiraling out of South Carolina and across the country. Why people are dressing up like this and going out to scare the pants off others is anyone’s guess. Some people have […]
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Employees back in their offices
All the MCCC employees who were temporarily relocated for the HVAC renovations moved back to the A building on Oct. 17. “I’m proud to say that the Admin building is formally opened. Everybody is back in,” said Jack Burns, director of Campus Planning and Facilities. At the Oct. 24 MCCC […]
Documentary examines human tracking
MCCC students Rachael Lopez, Elisabeth Sickler, and Kellyann Navarre show of their "Break the Chain" bracelets. Deborah Monroe was only 13 years old when she was taken. After years of toxic relations with her family, she ran away from the little home she had. Eventually, she found her way to […]
Faculty, students discuss politics in classroom
Artwork by Leigh Cole With the election fast approaching, political talk is at an all-time high. It seems nearly impossible to escape discussion of Clinton’s e-mail server and Trump’s views on… everything. We’re bombarded by a constant stream of news headlines and television shows; all giving their two cents. […]
Candidates focus on the millage, college finances
Candidates, from left, Aaron Mason, Steven Hill, Edward Feldman and William Bruck, discuss MCCC's financial challenges. Money woes were on the minds of four Monroe County Community College Board of Trustees candidates. The candidates were asked a variety of questions at a forum sponsored by The Agora and each came […]
Students help with millage
Gunner Badillo explains his contribution to the millage efforts at the State of the College Address. Student Gunner Badillo has decided to get involved in the efforts to pass the millage. He has walked the streets with President Kojo Quartey for a little over a month going door-to-door leaving material […]
Summer blockbusters disappoint while gems go unnoticed
Popstar starring Andy Samberg is a fantastic movie many missed. There is no tip-toeing around this. This past summer movie season was a disappointment to say the least. There were films that fell short of their hype (Jason Bourne and Suicide Squad), films that were made despite little enthusiasm […]
MCCC wants students to get involved with millage
Tom Ryder says he hopes students will vote for the millage. MCCC wants students to support the proposed millage increase on the ballot Nov. 8. The college’s staff is working hard to generate support for the millage in the upcoming election. Tom Ryder, the Campus Community Events/Student Activities Coordinator, encourages […]
MCCC Hosts annual Honors Night for 2016
Students, faculty, staff, and family listen to Dr. Grace Yackee during Honors Night. (Photo by Emily Lorton) Tonight Monroe County Community College hosted the annual Honors Reception for 2016 at the La-Z-Boy Center’s Meyer Theater. College president Dr. Kojo Quartey welcomed faculty, students, family and friends who attended. Student Government […]
Honors Night: Adjunct Faculty of the Year Award
Tim Curry accepting the Adjunct Faculty of the Year award at the 2016 Honors Night ceremony. (Photo by Emily Lorton) Tim Curry was the recipient of this years Adjunct Faculty award at MCCC's Honors Night. The award was presented by Dr. Grace Yackee. Curry accepted the award in humble fashion, […]