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‘Lost boy of Sudan’ speaks at MCCC

Jacob Atem was about 6 years old when he and his cousin traveled away from their village in Marr, Sudan to tend their family’s herd. They were still close enough to see clouds of smoke and hear gunshots as their village burned and their family was murdered. The two boys […]

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Chorale, band showcase talent in season opener

The Agora Chorale and College Community Band showcased a blend of international music for the opening night of the 2010-2011 season. Titled “Music Near and Far,” the band played music from a variety of cultures. The Meyer Theatre had more than 500 people in attendance. The audience was first treated […]

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Cuisine 1300 opens for fall

Cuisine 1300, the restaurant run by MCCC’s culinary program, opened its doors October 15. Cuisine 1300, which is run by second year culinary student and overseen by instructors Vicki La Valle and Keith Thomas, is located in A-Building near the guidance office. Students work various positions in the restaurant, and […]

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MCCC class attends political conference

MCCC was represented by 28 political science students at the annual Michigan Student Political Issues Conference. The conference took place on Oct. 1 at Henry Ford Community College. Colleges from across Michigan were in attendance, with 685 students from six community colleges as well as larger universities like Wayne State […]

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MCCC has hidden pond on campus

Surrounded by a canopy of fall’s colored trees is one of the college’s campus treasures, the Hidden Pond. The pond is tucked away in the wooded area behind the East Tech building. To reach it, just cross the wooden bridge over Plum Creek behind the parking lot, turn to the […]

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Beatlemania ‘Come Together’ at Meyer Theater

The Beatles returned Monroe to the 1960s Friday night. No, not the real Beatles. The Stars of Beatlemania, an internationally renowned group of performers who imitate the Beatles with their style, clothing, and, of course, their music. “I loved it; they were really good,” Newport resident Debbie Smith said. Smith […]

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NBA 2K11 good, not great

NBA fans clamoring to get their hands on NBA 2K11 will finally get a chance to play as the newly aligned Miami Heat that was orchestrated by Heat GM Pat Riley. A batch of historic teams that gamers will be allowed to play as for the first time is anticipated. […]

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Witches sighted around MCCC’s campus

Screams and accusations of witchcraft flew across the Meyer Theatre during the Monroe Community Players’ performance. The Players took on “The Crucible,” a dramatization of the Salem witch trials, an event riddled with betrayal and hypocrisy. The performances took place on Oct. 1, 2, and 3. The play stars a […]

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2010 campaign candidates vie for seats across state

Republican candidate Rick Snyder is running for governor with the campaign slogan, “one tough nerd.” Snyder is a venture capitalist who graduated with three degrees from the University of Michigan at age 23. His career eventually led him to be president of Gateway Computer Co. His campaign is largely based […]

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Are MCCC students safe?

Head of Security Bill Myers wants students to be more conscious of their safety when on campus. Myers, a retired police officer with 33 years as a sheriff’s deputy under his belt, as well as 15 years at MCCC, feels that a lot of the crime that happens on campus […]