Editorial A bomb threat in April 2023 was improperly handled among security. An electrical fire in the H Building wasn’t addressed for 15 minutes, even after contact from those involved. A home invasion happened just down the road from campus, unbeknownst to many. A false alarm that wasn’t even glanced […]
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Movies that warm my soul
Five comfort films to revisit during the holiday season
Originally, I was hoping to write a review for one specific movie. But I haven’t really had the time to see anything all too current as of late. Nothing particularly worth talking about at least. So, instead, I thought I would highlight some of my favorite movies to watch during […]
Communication issues arise with safety concerns on campus
Editor’s note: This version of the story includes the time of the home invasion near the college and an email sent by President Kojo Quartey after the incident. This also clarifies the communication issue related to professor Edmund La Clair and clarifies the section on timely notifications. Delayed notifications and […]
Agora – Nov. 20, 2024
Nov. 20, 2024
College’s millage rate proposals fail to pass
Neither of MCCC’s millage rate proposals on this year’s ballot passed. The first proposal was to renew the current maintenance and improvement millage rate of $.85 mills. Homeowners would have expected to pay the same amount they are currently paying until 2030. This millage did not pass by 52.64%, with […]
General election brings two new board members
Two new trustees were elected to the MCCC Board of Trustees during the Nov. 5 general election. Linda Roberts and Kristy Svatek-Whitson were the top vote-getters for the two open seats, unseating incumbent Joel Spotts and filling the vacancy left by Krista K. Lambrix. Roberts earned 19.86% with 18,864 votes […]
Early voter turnout high for Monroe County’s Election Day
About 18% of Monroe County voters, more than 25,000 citizens, turned in their ballots early before Election Day on Nov. 5, according to Monroe County Clerk Annamarie Osment. From Saturday, Oct. 26 to Sunday, Nov. 3, citizens had the opportunity to vote early. Osment said the voter turnout is good. […]
Presentation approval delayed by board
Plans to approve the five-year capital outlay plan fell short after board members refused to vote. The Board of Trustees met on Oct. 28, where Curtis Creagh, vice president of finance and administration, was scheduled to present MCCC’s five-year Capital Outlay Plan, which is a plan to prioritize construction and […]
No formal sealed bid process for H Building renovations
Editor’s note: This version clarifies that no bids were sought due to a section in Policy 6.01 that states architectural firms and construction managers are consultants, allowing the college to waive the bidding requirement. Upcoming renovations for the H Building may look similar to previous C Building work. The college […]
Halloween crossword, answers
Answers to the Oct. 29 crossword
Attached is the crossword featured on page 12 of the Oct. 29 edition of the Agora. Answers can be found by scrolling past the crossword.
