2018 MCCC graduate Emma Muth is all smiles at graduation. (Photo by James Quick) One of the best weapons in the arsenal of an MCCC student who wishes to transfer is the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA). Mandated by the Michigan legislature in the fall of 2014, the MTA focuses on […]
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Dispatches from the Edge: A Memoir of War, Disaster, and Survival
The woman was consumed by rats. For her struggles and courage she is rewarded with pink, pattering feet and flies. The victims of hurricane Katrina suffered needlessly under the sun while awaiting the President’s response. Overcome by shock and sorrow, Anderson Cooper blinks his watery, blue eyes and informs viewers […]
Sweetheart Ball
Photo by Vanessa Ray Get ready to have a ball in the style of Sin City. MCCC Student Government is really upping the ante with the Sweetheart Ball coming up February 22. The ball is a fresh take on the classic school dance. Allie Warner, secretary of Student Government, […]
Best Movies of 2018
Hereditary focuses on the relationships between the Graham family, and their reactions to deaths they face. The thriller begins with a wide shot of a dollhouse, and as the camera zooms in audiences see it is actually the Graham family home. This shot suggests the family members are nothing more than […]
Different points on the floor and in life
Paul Hedeen leads an exercise on diversity. Diverse lives mean diverse advantages and opportunities. This was a point brought out by students, faculty, and community members during Wednesday’s diversity journey exercise facilitated by Dean of Humanities/Social Sciences, Paul Hedeen in the H Building’s gymnasium. Hedeen began The Privilege Walk by […]
MCCC opening at 11 a.m. today
MCCC’s North entrance shows signs of snowfall Sunday morning. Photo by Vanessa Ray Due to icy conditions, MCCC will open at 11:00 a.m. today. Classes which begin before 11, but end after this time, will still meet starting at 11 a.m. Those interested in receiving MCCC’s emergency alerts – such […]
Keeping the dream alive
Manuel Mendez channels Martin Luther King Jr. during “I Have a Dream, Revisted,” Tuesday afternoon. Photo by Vanessa Ray Growing up in Monroe during the race riots of the early 1970s had a profound effect on Manuel Mendez. The pervasive racism swirling around the country and his hometown was hard […]
Todd Salisbury
Hey, I’m Todd Salisbury and this is my fourth semester on The Agora, second as editor. I specialize in music, coffee and sarcasm. My favorite genre of music varies depending on my mood, but I am usually listening to hip hop or a variant of rock music. The only constant […]
Post Traumatic
Suicide is prevalent. Thankfully, as this has become more discussed, society has begun to realize the issues many face. Unfortunately, one thing that isn’t discussed as often is how the friends and family get through the grieving. While this article isn’t directly about suicide or how to continue on without […]
Applying for Graduation
Graduates at the 2017 commencement ceremony in the H Building gymnasium. As students flood the halls and classrooms for Winter Semester, it may be the last time on campus for many. As we move into spring, many students seal the deal at the end of the semester with commencement. […]