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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 […]

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Students heading to the polls Tuesday

Students at MCCC will be joining the rest of the county, state and nation voting next Tuesday, Nov. 2. The campaign came right onto the MCCC campus last week, when Meyer Theater was the site of a debate between candidates for U.S. Congress in the 15th District. An audience from […]

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All the hysteria over Snooki is disgusting

So sick of Snooki. Ever since the Jersey Shore came out, I feel like I’m being stalked. Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi is stalking me. She’s on the radio, on the TV, on the news, in the papers, on facebook, and you can completely forget about MTV and VH1. South Park even […]

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Go Green – Make your own moonshine

Moonshine alcohol saved many thirsty Americans from the wrath of prohibition in the 1920’s. But could the distilled spirit help save us from our current energy crunch too? Hooch, White Lightnin’, Mountain Dew, Moonshine, or whatever the name may be, they are all the same basic thing. Ethanol. Ethanol (ethyl […]

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First Amendment twisted to hurtful uses by church

The first amendment to the Constitution allows any American citizen the right to establish religion, the freedom of speech, the press, to peacefully assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances. Members of the Westboro Baptist Church of Topeka Kansas, led by Fred Phelps, have taken the […]

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Volleyball club learns from loss

The MCCC volleyball club felt like they had some things they could improve on after their first tournament of the season. They came out with a record of three losses and one tie. “We did alright for our first time,” Amber Huber said. “We could have done better.” It was […]

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New bowling coach confident in team

Coming off a successful inaugural season, the Huskie bowling club has gained a new head coach and four new members. New head coach Kevin Greer is confident in his new team and how they will do this season. The club currently consists of six members; Iam Saum, Brad Asbury, Devin […]