$1 billion is almost the same amount of money spent by the government on education last year. It would take 19,601 average person’s full year’s salary to equal out to what consumers spent in three days. The executives at Rockstar are certainly benefitting from the big numbers, but does anyone else […]

MCCC’s new diversity mural represents not only students, but our entire race. “The painting hopefully conveys our unity as human beings,” said Steve Ryder, designer of the mural. “We are the species known as mankind. We all laugh, we all cry, we all suffer, we experience joy and all the […]

Unfinished. This word could be used for MCCC’s contract negotiations with the faculty. Negotiators for the college and the faculty association (MCCFA), have been meeting throughout the spring and summer to discuss a new faculty contract, which would cover issues such as healthcare benefits and salaries. “We have been bargaining […]

It can fit into the palm of your hand. You can travel to the wonders of the world, chat with multiple friends, or Google a recipe with the swipe of a finger. The smartphone is revolutionizing the way we communicate with the outside world. MCCC students voiced strong opinions about […]

The MCCC Gay/Straight Alliance is looking for volunteers to add their brushstroke to a new mural on campus. The mural is intended to celebrate diversity, one of the goals of the Gay/Straight Alliance. Most of the artwork will be done by contest winner Steve Ryder. However, volunteers are encouraged to […]

Spain and Portugal are home to picturesque beaches, religious clashes and many cultural delights. This year's MCCC Study Abroad trip offered students the opportunity to experience the sights of these two countries. The 28-member group included MCCC students, faculty and community members. "It was wonderful," said Brooke Sweeney, an MCCC […]

MCCC’s child-care center has been left in limbo. Randy Daniels, vice president of student services, said in an email last week that the former director of the child care center, Diana Cramer, has decided not to operate the child care centerthis fall. Daniels said he has been scrambling to try […]

Back to school means back to tests, papers, and no social life. Back to school also means back to the NFL! Every Sunday we have our weekly reprieve, filled with hard hits, big plays, and tons of drama. There have been plenty of big transactions and developing story lines during […]

MCCC privatized its Copy Center this summer, and the facility is now being run by Canon Business Solutions of America. The Copy Center was privatized as a cost savings measure, and a way to increase efficiency, according to Joe Verkennes, the director of marketing for MCCC.       The college looked at […]

Enrollment at MCCC is down for the third straight year. The final enrollment numbers are in, enrollment has decreased 7 percent from last year. According to an email sent by Tracy Vogt of registrations at MCCC.   Mark Hall, director of admissions says that  MCCC is taking its biggest hit […]