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Toy Story 3 review

Pixar has again proved it is Hollywood’s most reliable film studio by giving theatergoers another pitch-perfect film. “Toy Story 3” might be the most epic, heartening and fun movie this summer. Combining that classic Pixar charm, topnotch animation, and all the characters we’ve grown to love, “Toy Story 3” masterfully […]

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Unveiling of Custer statue attracts thousands

Thousands crowded the streets of downtown Monroe on June 3-5 to view the unveiling of General George Armstrong Custer’s statue. The 14-foot statue was designed by sculpture Edward Potter of Connecticut and placed in Monroe 100 years ago. The statue represents Monroe’s own Gen. Custer, who was honored for his […]

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Welding program considers new home

MCCC’s growing welding program is looking into a new home. The program, which was awarded a $1.7 million grant from the Department of Labor last year, now is considering whether to accept the gift of a building at 1004 Hurd Road in Frenchtown Township. The college is reviewing whether the […]

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College considers ban of fridges, heaters

Dr. Roger Spalding has brought his lunch from home almost every day for the 31 years he has worked at MCCC. A recently proposed Appliance Policy for MCCC could change that. The policy would eliminate the use of coffee pots, refrigerators, microwaves, space heaters and fans in faculty offices. Spalding […]

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Study Abroad expands

MCCC’s Study Abroad Program sets its sights on Eastern Europe in 2011 and isn’t limited to just students this time around. “We are expanding our program to all members of the community,” said Joanna Sabo, professor of political science and coordinator of the Study Abroad Program. Community members have to […]

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Top five E3 2010 news

1. Microsoft unveils the Xbox 360 Slim and makes it available within days2. Sony announces long-awaited sequel to the popular  “Twisted Metal” series, exclusive for Playstation 33. Nintendo shows off 3DS, a new handheld system with glasses-less 3D capabilities4. Nintendo announces remake of 1997’s hit shooter, “GoldenEye: 007” for Wii5. […]

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Professor DeVries ends 40-year career

Jim DeVries is closing out his 40-year career as a professor of history and sociology this summer. “We’re going to miss him a lot; he was almost like an institution here,” said one of DeVries’ closest colleagues at MCCC, William McCloskey. “There are a lot of students that he had […]

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Xbox 360 redesigned and available now

At this year’s Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), Microsoft had several new game announcements, but the remodeled Xbox 360 stole the buzz of the conference. Dubbed the Xbox 360 Slim, the new redesigned system sports several new features including a new, sleek outer casing. MCCC student, Tim Green, a former GameStop […]

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Blackboard system upgraded to version 9.0

MCCC has upgraded from Blackboard 8.0 to 9.0. For students, the Blackboard system is used as a supplement to classes as a learning or communication tool, and is a place to take online courses. Faculty use Blackboard as a way to easily communicate with students, as well as extend their […]

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US exits early from round of 16

The U.S. lost its first game in the round of 16 in extra time to Ghana.Ghana scored in the first 10 minutes of the game. The U.S. came back with a penalty kick by Landon Donovan, but Ghana scored a couple minutes into extra time.The U.S needed to rally from […]