MCCC’s welding program is growing thanks to a grant from the National Science Foundation. The college received the grant of nearly $225,000 in October 2018. The NSF is a competitive grant awarded on a national basis under the NSF/Advance Technology Education program. This is the first time the NSF has […]
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Randy Daniels retires from MCCC
A chapter of MCCC’s administration history closed Feb. 28 as Randy Daniels, vice president of Student and Information Services of MCCC retired. “It was 25 years ago, it started off as a part-time job in 1992,” Daniels said. “I was a part-time counselor over in admissions.” He said when he was meeting everyone, it was […]
‘Birds of Prey’ soars above expectations
This article may contain spoilers for “Harley Quinn: Birds of Prey.” There’s a saying that goes, “Birds of a feather flock together.” However, “Harley Quinn: Birds of Prey” highlights a group of unique women coming together against a common enemy. The movie, narrated by Harley Quinn (Margot Robbie) picks up […]
Gorillaz shouldn’t be sorry for ‘Désolé’
Returning a month after their previous single, “Momentary Bliss,” Gorillaz released their newest song “Désolé” on Feb. 27. The second single from the “Song Machine” initiative, “Désolé,” features Malian actor and singer Fatoumata Diawara. Gorillaz creator Damon Albarn and Diawara had previously worked together on Albarn’s project “Rocket Juice and […]
Sonic the Hedgehog has my heart racing
This article may contain spoilers for “Sonic the Hedgehog.” On a Valentine’s Day, dinner and a movie is always a classic option to fall back on for date night. However, you might have waltzed your way into the theater only to come eye to eye with a cardboard display of […]
New hedgehog, new chili dog
With the recent release of “Sonic the Hedgehog,” fans had been questioning whether or not the speedster’s iconic love of chili dogs would make an appearance in the movie. The speed demon’s love for the food originated in 1993 on the “Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog” cartoon. From there, all […]
Past Agora editors take on the Big Apple
A melting pot of culture, art and business — New York City’s bright lights lure ambitious people from all over the world. Two editors from the Agora went on to conquer the concrete jungle. Vanessa Ray was part of the Agora from Fall 2016 to Winter 2019 and editor during […]
New semester stress grows for students
Four weeks into the Winter Semester, things are getting tough to manage. From classes, homework, jobs and personal relationships, students may find it difficult to balance their everyday responsibilities. “You have to pick — there’s like three things, school, work or social life and you have to pick two,” MCCC […]
‘The Rise’ fails to raise the bar
When some artists release new music, fans question what they’ll get — some artists deliver more of the same, however. Connecticut rapper Witt Lowry released the single “The Rise” Jan. 28. The track is Lowry’s first published work since his 2019 album “Nevers Road.” Clocking at a little under four […]
My campus coffee conundrum
Coffee is the most important meal of the day. With the new Market Twenty 4 Seven open, there are new coffee and hot beverage options. Instead of having to drink the dirt in a cup that was Kosch’s coffee, the new options include the dark roast Detroit City Blend, the […]