In a season filled with frustration for the Robotics Club, every member shared Tim Rodenbeck’s thoughts: “In the end, it was worth it.” Tim Rodenbeck and Bob McCoy were key contributors in building the robot while Jackie Saunders led the group as club president. This year’s SUMO competition entailed knocking […]
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Organic gardening is simple, easy, affordable
With all the hype over labeling of Genetically Modified Food (GMO) in the United States, and Monsanto “playing God” with our food supply — many people have started their own organic gardens in their yard. I am no exception. It is very easy to do, and you can start reaping […]
Students react to tuition increase
Student reactions were mixed as discussions started to whirl around the campus about how MCCC increased the tuition for the 2011-2012 year. Most students were surprised by the tuition increase, which was approved near the end of the winter semesters. Tim Prayther is a student at MCCC who is transferring […]
Stop LGBT bullying
Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people have been around for centuries, and they’ve been followed around by bullying, hate crimes and discrimination. Much of the bullying is done at the high school and college levels. Many bullies pick their prey simply because they are different and seem to come […]
Enrollment declines as work plan concludes
The end of Michigan’s No Worker Left Behind program apparently is causing enrollment in spring and summer classes to drop to 2007 levels. “Our spring/summer enrollment has declined, predominately due to the ending of No Worker Left Behind,” said Mark Hall, the director of admissions and guidance services at MCCC. […]
Prep course to be offered
MCCC students may come across a course in the Fall 2011 catalog that looks fairly new. That course, College Success Skills 145 (COLL 145), is designed to help students understand how to succeed in college. “The course has been offered in the past and was reactivated for the Fall 2011 […]
MCCC students take part in archaeological dig
There’s one class at MCCC that isn’t afraid to get dirty. An archeheological field study course offered at MCCC over the spring semester has brought students out of the classroom and into the dirt of two archeological dig sites, where students have discovered hundreds of artifacts as well as the […]
UM needs to improve
It was difficult for Brady Hoke to sell the new offense to Michigan fans who braved the elements. There were muffed snaps, dropped passes, interceptions, and few touchdown drives. While most of the offense’s miscues were self-inflicted, the first-team defense anchored by defensive tackle Mike Martin was strong up […]
The Agora begins competition to name center of campus
University of Michigan has the “Diag” and we have the, well, what do we have? In the middle of the Admissions, Library, Life Sciences and Tech buildings is a little meeting area with trees and a round walkway. “I’m not sure what it’s called,” Lindsay Insco, MCCC student said. […]
MCCC running club to officially start Fall 2011
MCCC’s running club has been approved by Student Government as of April 19. It will officially start during the Fall 2011 semester, when the competitions begin. Training on your own or with the club is optional during the spring and summer, but it is recommended by running club coach Josh […]