City Council candidates sit on a panel to inform community members of their plans for Monroe. A forum for Monroe City Council candidates and mayor and clerk-treasurer positions was held on Wednesday, Nov 1. The Agora sponsored the event, which was held in the atrium of the La-Z-Boy Center. Seven […]
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Hiking trails may relieve stress
Pull out a pair of walking shoes and bundle up because a hike may bring relief to a stressed student. For students with time between classes, MCCC offers a well-groomed trail that is both easy to get to and easy to follow. The trail offers fitness stations along the way […]
MCCC will display student art in student space
MCCC graphic design and art students will compete to display their work in the new student space in the L Building. Jack Burns, director of campus facilities, said Echo Etching is partnering with the Physical Plant department to bring student art to life. “I talked to them on the phone […]
Poetry Night draws big crowd
Standing room was all that was available for stragglers as students packed the basement of C Building for this year's Poetry Night. The Writing Center put together the event, which took place on October 26. Extra seats were added early during the event to help accommodate the students and staff as they lined up along the back wall […]
Tech division promotes MCCC’s technology programs
MCCC welcomed high school students from around the county to see what career opportunities in technology it has to offer. On Tuesday, Oct. 24, the Applied Science and Engineering Technology division hosted X-TECH. This event gave CTE students a chance to explore Professional Trades/Occupational Programs in the fields of […]
Roberts tells the truth about society
Derek Roberts seems to be a natural fit as the new sociology professor. Roberts arrived in the United States shortly before taking the post, having previously lived in Zambia. However, he’s no stranger to Michigan. “I grew up in different parts of Macomb County,” he says, “so it’s good to […]
Community member requests sports programs at MCCC
Community member Brian Lamour requesting MCCC look into reviving its defunct sports program at the Oct. 23 Board of Trustees meeting. Lamour spoke about the popularity of sports in Monroe County, citing the success of area wrestling, tennis, volleyball, softball, and football teams. SMCC women’s tennis coach Wayne Asher […]
Retention
College president Kojo Quartey believes in the power of education. While a successful education can be measured in different ways, a college’s success often is measured through retention, transfer and graduation rates. MCCC’s completion rate is at 14 percent, as of the Winter 2015-16 cohort, while the average for […]
Breast Cancer Awareness
Student Government members Rachel Fowler, Jaynie Gauthier, and Kaitlin Foley raised funds for breast cancer research. Every October, many people wear pink to remind us breast cancer is one of the leading causes of death in women. Wednesday, Oct. 18 members of Student Government, all decked out in pink, held […]
Light causes problems for sky watching
Light pollution is damaging our ability to study astronomical phenomenon with observatories. “Light pollution is a major problem in America,” said Roger Spalding, professor of Physics and Astronomy. The issue also is a concern here at MCCC, where our own observatory has been affected by light pollution. Even the most […]