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Michigan 2010 Census Results

As most people know, the census collects lots of data with some things are more interesting oppose to others. Some of the facts do not mean much to citizens. Instead of reading the information, I think a better way to get a grasp on reality is to put things in […]

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Spring football game shows UM has a lot to do

Michigan head coach Brady Hoke let it be known after the spring game that the Wolverines have a lot to work on. “We’re glad we don’t open up tomorrow,” Hoke said at the post-game press conference. Video of MCCC students reacting to Michigan spring football While Michigan’s defense was stout […]

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Paula Poundstone makes Monroe cry from laughter

It may have been rainy and dreary outside Saturday night, but inside the Meyer Theater, Monroe could not stop laughing. Comedian Paula Poundstone was the woman behind the laughter. She walked onstage to a full crowd with a can of Diet Pepsi in hand. She was dressed in a bright […]

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‘Education, Faith, and Family’ discussion held at MCCC

Discussions on faith, family, education and race filled the La-Z-Boy atrium on Tuesday, April 12. The Agora, MCCC’s student newspaper, hosted a panel discussion titled, “Education, Faith and Family” as part of the One Book, One Community events. The questions and discussion centered around the strong faith, family, and education […]

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Agora editor named student journalist of the year

Agora editor Marissa Beste won Student Journalist of the Year at the Michigan Community College Press Association's (MCCPA) annual competition. "I'm so excited, I didn't expect to win the student journalist of the year award at all," Beste, said. I'm really proud of everyone. To win 18 awards when we are going […]

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Whitman Center hosts “Avoid Being a Victim” presentation

On April 6, a room full of women attended the “Avoid Being a Victim” presentation at the Whitman Center. University of Toledo police officers Jill Goldberg and Captain Julie Rightnowar came to educate an audience in the field of self defense. What this audience lacked in sexual diversity it made […]

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MCCC has plans for fire safety other than sprinklers

Most of MCCC’s facilities do not have a sprinkler system, but the college is prepared in case of a fire. “The old buildings were constructed with sprinklers in storage rooms and mechanical rooms,” said Jim Blumberg, plant manager of MCCC. In the 1960s, building codes only required sprinklers in places […]

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‘Color of Water’ author speaks at MCCC

Bestselling author James McBride spoke to a packed house at the Meyer Theater in the La-Z-Boy Center Tuesday night. “I liked him,” said Lauryn Dempsey, a student at MCCC. “He was really funny.” She was in attendance because his memoir, “The Color of Water,” is one of her favorite books […]

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Crystal Bowersox rocks the Meyer Theater

Crystal Bowersox packed the Meyer Theater for the first of two sold out shows April 1. With her fan favorite singles, a couple of covers, and the fact that she grew up near the area, Bowersox knew she had a good show that night. “I feel good, I saw a […]