Professors at MCCC are not interested in discussing ideas that Oregon State University published last month in the Journal of Natural Products. The journal claimed that cannabinoids block coronavirus variants from entering human cells. This research states that cannabinoid acids attach to the spike protein of coronavirus variants, stopping […]
Tag: COVID-19
COVID, hemp, and closed doors
COVID testing now avaliable on campus
Kojo Quartey, MCCC President, received his negative result from a coronavirus test on Tuesday afternoon. “This is my fifth COVID test even though I’m triple vaccinated,” Quartey said. “I’ve been getting them just to be safe, especially with my little one.” The day prior, Quartey received the test at the […]
State funded scholarships open doors for non-traditional students
Jamie VanDaele, Future for Frontliners recipient, became eligible for the scholarship through her work as a certified nursing assistant in hospice during the pandemic. As a teacher, mother and fiancé, she is also working toward an associate degree in early childhood education at MCCC. “It’s hard. I am a mom […]
Pandemic concerns put bake sale on hold
The writing fellows were planning to hold a bake sale this month on campus. With many concerns about the pandemic and high case numbers, Lori Jo Couch, the Writing Center adviser, has tabled the idea of a bake sale for the time being. “I am on hold for the bake sale,” […]
United throughout time
Star Trek: Discovery season four takes on the COVID-19 pandemic
This article contains “Star Trek: Discovery” season four spoilers. Star Trek has always pulled me in with its continuation of Earth life, parallels to current events and imaginative setting. The crew of “Star Trek: Discovery,” its newest iteration, continued the “human adventure” on Nov. 18 with season four. According to […]
“No playbook on pandemic”
College vaccination policy in development
Adults who are not vaccinated against COVID-19 are 17 times more likely to be hospitalized compared to vaccinated adults, according to a study conducted this year. MCCC President Kojo Quartey’s mother was affected by these hospitalizations from the pandemic. “Because she had a stroke, she needed to be hospitalized, but […]
Monroe County continues to combat COVID-19
Monroe has become a hot spot for COVID-19 cases in the last few months. As a result, the community continues to try and keep up with these changes and keep residents safe. Schools in the Monroe County area have been affected by the case increases. Schools like Monroe High School […]
MCCC continues fight against COVID-19
Buildings and classrooms on MCCC are looking and running differently to help keep students and faculty safer with new precautions for COVID-19. While most classes have been moved to online formats to keep students and staff safer, there are still a few classes that remain in-person on campus, implementing precautions […]
MCCC works towards diversity, equity and inclusion
The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Center is being created on campus to celebrate cultural diversity and provide community resources. Melissa Grey, professor of psychology, said the DEI task force plans to do this by putting student clubs at the center of programming and bringing in speakers. The task force wants […]
MCCC Bookstore Moves to eCampus
The MCCC Bookstore that has helped students get the resources they need for their classes soon will not house books any longer. Students have no reason to worry because the bookstore will be replaced with a website set up through eCampus just in time for the upcoming Summer Semester. The […]