Monroe County Middle College will be expanding its curriculum. There are plans to add STEM — Science, Technology, Engineering, Math — programs to the middle college. The middle college has so far only offered programs in the health science field, but beginning Fall of 2015 the new programs will be […]
Other News
Black Friday encroaching on Thanksgiving
For many of us, the holiday season means a time of jubilation with family and food. For others, it’s just another work day. “Pretty much just another day in paradise,” Jesse Cadaret said to describe his workday on Thanksgiving. “I don’t get to eat a big turkey dinner,” he said. […]
Older students bring new perspective
Community colleges attract students from all walks of life, often ranging in age from 19 to 69, each with their own unique experiences. Older students can sometimes be the friendliest classmates. They didn’t grow up in an age where everyone texted instead of talked; they’re not afraid to be chatty. […]
Student Government Gives Back
Many soldiers spend Christmas overseas defending their country, student government wants to show their appreciation. MCCC Student Government is accepting donations of snacks and personal hygiene items such as beef jerky, sunflower seeds, deodorant, and Chap Stick. Spearheading the effort is Student Government member Daniel Maciejewski. “The credit goes to […]
MCCC updates grading scale to include +/-
Students at MCCC can expect a change to their grading scale in the near future. A new grading system has been approved, which would set guidelines for teachers who want to pluses and minuses. The grading scale starts at a regular “A” (4.0) and goes down to the standard “E” […]
Looking for ideas for holiday gifts?
The holiday season is officially upon us, and for all of those frantically searching for the perfect gift for your significant other, look no further. Shopping for a boyfriend or girlfriend is almost never a simple task. What if they never wear that sweatshirt you spent hours searching for, or […]
Long-time janitor missed by many
As Keith Gerweck walked into the room, it was immediately obvious he was accommodating his knees. This was Gerweck’s second day in the final week of his career as a janitor at MCCC. Gerweck took his time settling into his chair — this is a forced retirement, on advice from […]
Evaluations valued by faculty
The semester is coming to a close, which means finals, all-nighters, and instructor evaluations. At the end of every semester, students are requested to fill out forms that evaluate their instructors. These evaluations ask students questions based on a Strongly Agree to Strongly Disagree criteria. This is the one time […]
The sharp knife of a short life
Caption They say when you fall in love, you crash to the ground and all your bones break, but you don’t notice because of the beautiful person at your side. Then suddenly they’re gone and everything changes. You’re trying to hold your bones together, but their old clothes don’t work […]
Drama club proves that the show must go on
There were less people than expected at the Drama Club’s Open Mic Night, but that did not stop the club members from having a great time. Phillip Zaborowski is the vice president of the Drama Club. “We’re just trying to get news out there that we’re back in action,” he […]
