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One Book, One Community to host county wide events

Each year, One Book, One Community of Monroe chooses a book for residents to connect through discussion and free events. Even through the pandemic, this year was no different. OBOC announced its book choice for 2022 through a video series of local celebrities unveiling the title on Sept. 24, 2021.  […]

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Pandemic concerns put bake sale on hold

The writing fellows were planning to hold a bake sale this month on campus. With many concerns about the pandemic and high case numbers, Lori Jo Couch, the Writing Center adviser, has tabled the idea of a bake sale for the time being. “I am on hold for the bake sale,” […]

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Writing fellows to host poetry night and contest

The writing fellows will host a poetry night on Jan. 27 at 7 p.m. in the Cellar located in the A Building. Students and faculty can share their own work or other personal favorite poems, songs and stories.  Original poems are eligible for submission in a poetry contest sponsored by […]

Features

New administrator ready to help students succeed

With 30 years of experience working in student services at Baker College under his belt, Gerald McCarty II has taken the reins with his new position as director of Student Success. “A lot of people feel like they can’t do college, that college isn’t right for them, that it’s too […]

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Agora Chorale to perform for the holidays

As the holiday season approaches, MCCC’s musical ensembles continue to do their best at getting into the Christmas spirit even with pandemic restrictions. MCCC’s Agora Chorale will host a concert titled “Sing Noel”, while also hosting The John Tyner Chorale. “I can’t tell you how happy I am to be […]

Opinion

Stop the music
Pandemic robs local musicians of chance to perform

In a conversation during class about our upcoming holiday concert, College Community Band Director Mark Felder got quite emotional when he found out that he would no longer be able to hold full ensemble concerts. “I had a resignation letter written,” Felder said during class. He was frustrated with campus […]

Entertainment

Disney’s ‘Encanto’ is spellbinding

Mirabel Madrigal is the only person in her family who does not have a magical ability. Released to U.S. theaters Nov. 24, animated Disney movie “Encanto” takes the viewer on a colorful journey through the story of a magically gifted family.  As the inciting incident, Mirabel sees a startling vision […]