With finals quickly approaching and coronavirus restrictions being lifted on campus, Student Government has just the event for celebrating. Light Up the Night, a blacklight party, will take place in the Cellar located in the A Building from 7-11 p.m. on April 8. Attendees can pay $5 or donate two […]
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Gatsby to take the stage at MCCC
MCCC students will perform “Great Gatsby: A Live Radio Play,” April 22-23 at 7 p.m. and April 24 at 2 p.m. in the dining room located in the A Building. The play is being put on by The Humanities/Social Sciences Division and is directed by adjunct instructor Angie Lai. Lai […]
Campus food pantry provides meals to students
The food pantry on campus has served over 700 students and their families since its opening in November 2021, said Josh Myers, executive director of The Foundation at MCCC. Any student, including Middle College students, can use the pantry, Myers said. They do not check for household income. The only […]
‘Turning Red’ brings a fresh take on classic tropes
“Turning Red,” a Pixar animated film released to Disney Plus on March 11, received a lot of criticism after people saw the trailers and other marketing materials. I went into my viewing experience sharing the same hesitations as other viewers: a girl turning into a red panda? Really? Is that […]
Getting the band back together
College Community Band resumes full ensemble performances
With coronavirus restrictions easing across the state, the College Community Band is once again able to hold full ensemble rehearsals and performances. Previously, the band was limited to only student members as a safety precaution. Band director Mark Felder said this kept students from gaining the experience of playing alongside […]
‘Halo Infinite’ delivers challenging, rewarding gameplay
Profanities echo through your headphones as you die, one kill short of receiving the killing spree medal. Feelings of failure lead to running an ethernet cord to reduce lag that is often noticed with wireless Wi-Fi. You purchase a new controller to ensure all buttons are crisp and registering correctly. […]
Professor facilitates discussion on policing and civil unrest
The purpose of law enforcement is to “minimize conflict, keep the peace and follow the law.” This was the theme of assistant criminal justice professor Dan Wood’s presentation about the role of police during civil unrest March 15. His message connected the events of One Book, One Community’s annual book, […]
‘Metroid Dread’: Great fear or apprehension
Technical advancements allow “Metroid” producer Yoshio Sakamoto’s vision to become a reality after nearly 20 years of development. “Metroid Dread” was released for Nintendo Switch on Oct. 8, 2021, and fulfills all its awaited desires. “Dread” is a 2-D side scrolling game that is a sequel to “Metroid Fusion” from […]
Ukraine supply drive surpasses donation goal
On a rainy Saturday afternoon, the Monroe community came together to collect humanitarian aid supplies to send to refugees in Ukraine. Jeremy McGarry, MCCC alumni and community member, organized the collection event, which took place on March 19. “I always say it just takes one person, and I figured all […]
Agora staff chats: New York City
Four members of the Agora staff went to New York City to attend the College Media Association Convention March 9 – 13. There, we attended workshops and listened to keynote speakers with the aim of developing our journalistic skills. In our free time, we explored the city. Lauren Werlinger This […]