For the Philadelphia Phillies, ex-Detroit Tiger Delmon Young is indeed worth the “weight.” During the MLB off season, Young became a free agent. He had a decent season statistically, but struggled with off the field problems, including weight issues. The Philadelphia Phillies decided that Young was worth the risk, signing […]
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Career Tech building close to finish line
Students have watched the vast space between the Health and Life Science buildings turn into a modern building. They’ve experienced the hassle with parking and heard the drilling and hammering in class during the building’s construction. The good news is the new Career Technology Center is close to being finished. […]
Sabo encourages e-texts in the classroom
We live in a time when technology can be our poison or our savior. The days of lugging around heavy book bags may soon be gone, with the conversion of textbooks to online formats. But we also may be losing the comfort of a paper book to hold. Dr. Joanna […]
Meeting will launch search for president
The search for a new college president is picking up steam. The MCCC Board of Trustees called a special meeting Feb. 18 at 6 p.m. to begin the process of choosing a new president. Dr. David E. Nixon, current president of MCCC, plans on retiring from his post at the […]
Career Technology Center photos
The Career Technology Center is about 80 percent completed, according to Jim Blumberg, director of the Physical Plant at MCCC. Here are photos of the inside of the building at this point, at the beginning of February.
Volleyball club co-founder returns as coach
MCCC’s club volleyball team has a new coach this year, and she is one of the original founders of the program. Elizabeth Terrasi, who played four years of volleyball at St. Mary’s Catholic Central and was a part of the 2007 state championship winning team, is the new coach. She […]
MCCC winter enrollment down 4 percent
Updated Jan. 25, 2013: Final numbers showed that 3,943 students enrolled at MCCC winter semester, down 4 percent from last winter. Here is the final enrollment: 2012 2013 % change Headcount 4,151 3,943 – 4% Credit Hours 34,865 33,310 – 4.5% Contact Hours 39,571 37,991 – 5% —————————————————————————————— […]
Former MCCC student remembered
The memories of a former MCCC student continue to live in the hearts of those who knew her. Julia Niswender lit up the room every time she went somewhere. She made her presence known, best friend Jacob McLaughlin said. “She was such a bubbly, fun person. She had a laugh you couldn’t forget,” Julia’s twin sister, Jennifer […]
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Reggie Allen- Photographer Tim Green- Graphic Designer/ Reporter Melanie Jacobs-Davis-Reporter mjacobs176@my.monroeccc.edu Katie Mullin– Reporter kmullin@my.monroeccc.edu Matt Mullins – Reporter William Miko– Reporter Lauren Robinson- Photographer Darryl White- Graphic Designer/Reporter
Fund started for apparent homicide victim
MCCC graduate Julia Niswender, 23, was found dead in her Ypsilanti apartment Tuesday night. Police are investigating the death as a homicide. Friends of the Niswender family have started The Julia Niswender Fund to help the family pay for related expenses. Donations can be made at any branch of Monroe Bank […]
