Each year during February, I always gravitate toward reading romance books. When people are going out for Valentine’s Day, I’m in my room, in my book corner, reading about fictional characters to escape reality. Night Shift by Annie Crown This story follows Kendall who works at a college library and […]
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Riley Burns sat across from Lori Jo Couch, assistant professor of English and advisor of the Writing Center, head down so she would avoid eye contact. Burns was there to be interviewed to join the Writing Fellows. “I can see it in my mind like it was yesterday,” Couch said. […]
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How Nancy Lucero-Altamirano is giving back to the community
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The Forum: Meet the new Agora staff
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Jamie Hunt
My name is Jamie Hunt, this is my second year at MCCC and my first semester being part of the Agora staff. I’m currently completing an Associate of Science degree with the plan to transfer and pursue a higher degree within the medical field. I’ve always found journalism interesting and […]
Mick Valentino
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Destiny Gallina
My name is Destiny Gallina, and I’m thrilled to be on the Agora staff as a reporter. It’s my third semester here at MCCC and my first semester on the newspaper. After MCCC, I plan to transfer to U of M. I’ve always had a passion for journalism, which is […]
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Four books to read this holiday season
This holiday season was the first time I sought out winter-themed books. I usually gravitate toward summer or fall books, so, this was new for me. Here are a few books that have romance and some mystery. A Winter in New York by Josie Silver This story follows Iris, who […]
Fall Semester Video Bloopers
A collection of bloopers from the Agora’s videos over the course of the Fall 2023 Semester. Video by Reese Bowling