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Faculty, staff debate use of new space outside L Building

This is the area that will be transformed ino a new student space – for studying, relaxing and socializing.   …   The design for the new student space in the L Building is in progress. The Student Space Task Force, which is the first of many task forces that […]

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Phi Theta Kappa honors students

Ashley Klug, Jessica Ryder, Jim Devries, and President Kojo Quartey.   On Tuesday night, the membership of the Tau Omicron Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa grew by 97 new initiates in a recognition ceremony held in the La-Z-Boy Center Meyer Theater. To be invited into Phi Theta Kappa is a […]

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Student Government plans for future event

Students play Ping-Pong after the tables are brought up to the cafeteria for the tournament. Family Fun Night, the final Student Government event of the year, is quickly approaching. During the most recent meeting, Student Government members talked about their upcoming event, Family Fun Night, and their most recent events, […]

Features

Streaming takes over music scene

2016 brought forth a new leader in how people listen to their favorite songs: streaming music. In the past year, streaming music has become the biggest revenue source for the music industry, and the forecast does not call for change. Not when it earns Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon – […]

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Computer center seems forgotten

MCCC students use the RCTC computer lab, which is located in the West Tech Building. MCCC’s Regional Computer Technology Center is a wonderful student resource, but one that has seemingly flown under the radar. “I’ve never been there,” says student Austin Myers. The RCTC is located in the West Tech […]

Opinion

The connection between Easter and Passover

The term “Judeo-Christian” is often heard and often quoted, usually in reference to the laws and culture of the United States. Still, how many people actually taken the time to consider exactly what that means? There is probably no better time of year to actually ponder that question than the […]

Opinion

Hockeytown says goodbye to Joe Louis Arena

April 9, 2017, marked the final game played at Joe Louis Arena. The final game, which was treated more like a party than a farewell, brought a 4-1 Detroit Red Wings’ victory over the New Jersey Devils. Late owner Mike Ilitch bought the franchise in 1982, and has owned almost […]

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The Agora receives journalism awards

Web Editor Vanessa Ray wins first place for best First Amendment Reporting The Agora received 14 awards at the Michigan Community College Press Association awards banquet on April 8. The MCCPA recognized the best journalism work at community colleges in the state on Michigan. This year nine colleges competed for […]

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Get off your lazy butt

The Fitness Center offers a variety of workout equipment. One of the benefits of attending MCCC is free use of the Fitness Center.  Although gym memberships off-campus cost more than $100 a year, many students still elect to pay the fee, or avoid working out altogether. This raises two questions: […]

Opinion

Spring brings back American pastime

Home run! Springtime is here and in my mind, that means only one thing. Baseball is back. Winter reluctantly begins to lose its icy grip on the Midwest, the trees begin to bud, the grass starts growing, and the world seems to start afresh. New life returns to our part […]