The Agora is published by the students of Monroe County Community College, 1555 S. Raisinville Rd., Monroe, MI, 48161. The office is located in Room 202 of the Life Sciences Bldg., (734) 384-4186, agora@monroeccc.edu. Editorial Policy The Agora is a student-managed newspaper that supports a free student press and […]
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The Agora is published by the students of Monroe County Community College, 1555 S. Raisinville Rd., Monroe, MI, 48161. The office is located in Room 202 of the Life Sciences Bldg., (734) 384-4186, agora@monroeccc.edu. Editorial Policy The Agora is a student-managed newspaper that supports a free student press and is […]
Agora Winter Staff 2011
Editor- Marissa Beste Assistant Editor- Tyler Eagle News Editor- Morgan Hofbaur Web Editor- Matthew Mullins Christina Clark- Staff James Dluzen- Staff Jeff Papworth- Staff Joe Prestia- Staff Kayla Tubbs- Staff Mariah Bruce- Staff Nicole Bolster- Staff Whitney Patterson- Staff Advisor- Dan Shaw
International Detroit bridge discussed by Canadian Consul General, U.S. Rep.
During a tour of Monroe, Canadian Consul General Roy Norton met Tuesday with U.S. Rep. John Dingell to discuss a fourth international crossing between Detroit and Canada. The Detroit River International Crossing project would improve traffic flow between U.S. and Canadian interstates and highways, unlike the nearby Ambassador Bridge, which […]
MCCC to open at noon Thursday
MCCC announced at 9:20 p.m. Wednesday that the college will open at noon tomorrow, Feb. 3. MCCC was closed Wednesday due to a snowstorm that left many stuck at home as a result of snowy and icy road conditions and deep snow drifts. Tuesday afternoon, the AlertNow system informed students […]
Can’t censor history
Mark Twain has been quoted as saying, "Censorship is telling a man he can't have a steak just because a baby can't chew it." Twain is probably rolling in his grave at the news that his classic novel, "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn," is being censored for use in elementary […]
UM has new coach, new hope
The University of Michigan has a new head coach and a new direction. After a stretch that may have been the worst in Michigan football history, Athletic Director Dave Brandon decided it was time to part ways with Head Coach Rich Rodriguez on Jan. 5. Rodriguez had been the football […]
Rock & Roll comes alive
They said rock and roll was dead, but a rockin’ show on Jan. 21 at MCCC brought it back from the grave. The American Rock & Roll: A Tribute to the Eagles, ZZ Top and CCR show at Meyer Theater excited the crowd and moved some feet. People were lined […]
Monroe Big Band makes big bang at Meyer Theater
Picture Frank Sinatra singing his best in MCCC’s own Meyer Theater on Jan. 15. You couldn’t have gotten any closer than the Monroe Big Band featuring Kevin Sands, Joel Zmuda and Lisa Young. Kevin Sands has that undeniable charm, charisma and voice. You would think Sinatra was standing right in […]
MCCC library provides valuable resources
MCCC’s library has several resources that are available to students. Barbara McNamee, the director of learning resources, praises the usefulness of the databases. “The biggest resource the library has to offer are the databases. They provide 24 hour access to library from home. It’s really beneficial. Students aren’t as dependent […]
