The Agora

Finalist highlighted in search

One of the four finalists has been recommended as MCCC's fifth president.

Honors night
President Nixon
Math redesign
Armed Guards

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Students, faculty honored at reception

Students, faculty and their families gathered in the Meyer Theater Wednesday night for MCCC’s annual Honors Reception. The Honors Reception recognizes the hard work put forth by students and faculty over the course of the academic year. Full story

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Nixon’s life at MCCC, beyond

After 20 years as a teacher of radio and television, David Nixon received a call that would change his life - and lead to a job as president of Monroe County Community College. Now, 10 years later, he is nearing retirement from MCCC. Full story

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MCCC's math redesign stirs debate

The overhaul of the math program has MCCC’s campus abuzz, leaving many with mixed reviews of the redesign. While the college cites increased success rates, some students have expressed concerns for the fees, the workload, and the independent learning style that is required. Full story

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Armed guards on campus "shoot off" a debate

The debate over armed guards in schools has been inescapable since the mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary. Since 1996, there have been 54 shootings in America that have been considered mass school shootings, which is an average of three per year. MCCC's Security Chief Bill Myers thinks it is important to have armed security. Full story

Campus News

Finalist withdraws from presidential race

A finalist has left the presidential search.
New information on Julia Niswender case

A $10,000 reward is being offered to anyone with information that could lead to the arrest or the indictment of the person responsible for the 23-year old’s homicide.
Board raises MCCC tuition 9 percent

Students will pay $8 more for each credit hour next year, following a decision by the college Board of Trustees.
College goal day helps students with financial aid

MCCC’s West Tech building was busting at the seams on College Goal Day Sunday, Feb. 10. Members of Student Government and the Financial Aid office were on hand to help the 79 families who attended the event fill out their financial aid forms for the upcoming semesters
"One Amazing Thing" comes to MCCC

Storytelling has a way of bringing people together, much like in the novel, One Amazing Thing, the book of choice for this year’s One Book One Community project. The third annual event will be held March 18 through April 12. Participants will read the book One Amazing Thing, by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni, and come together to discuss it.
Board gets updates on CTC, Whitman

The highlights of the Board of Trustees meeting on Jan 28.
Fund started for apparent homicide victim

Former MCCC student Julia Niswender found dead in her apartment

MCCC graduate Julia Niswender, 23, was found dead in her Ypsilanti apartment Tuesday night. Police are investigating the death as a homicide. Friends of the Niswender family have started The Julia Niswender Fund to help the family pay for related expenses. Donations can be made at any branch of Monroe Bank & Trust.

Arts and Entertainment

Olympus thrills audience

The action thriller film proves to be a hit.
Spring Breakers impresses fans

Spring Breakers is by far the

trashiest and most entertaining

movie I’ve seen all season
Entertainment coming soon to Meyer Theater

Exciting performances are scheduled for this fall and winter semester at The La-Z-Boy center and Meyer Theater. These performers include anything from comedians to rock legends.

Opinion

Housing Commission; shame on you

A resident of Greenwood Townhouses, which is operated by the Monroe Housing Commission, is struggling to stay in her home as she battles cancer.
Fate of journalism in our hands

Oct. 3 marks the 19 anniversary of my grandfather’s death. His contributions to journalism at Eastern Michigan University led to my passion for the written word.
Limit spanking kids, teens

The last time that any child has been brought down in front of their peers to receive Corporal Punishment (aka spanked with a paddle) in Michigan was back in 1989.

Features

Sleep's important-but can be hard to get

Students share their thoughts and how they acquire this precious resource.
Historic movie opens eyes of students, staff

One of the Black History Month festivities included a showing of the recent film "The Help."
Exchange Students Bring Global Touch to MCCC

Three exchange students discuss their lives at home and in the USA.
Human Trafficking-Fighting the hidden horrors

When she was 15, Theresa Flores' life was changed forever when she became one of the 300,000 child and teen victims of human trafficking in the United States.
Sandy Kosmyna resigns as Whitman Center director

The Whitman Center is starting fall semester without a director. Sandy Kosmyna, director of the Whitman Center for seven years, resigned over the summer to take a position with the University of Toledo.
Video: Technology in the classroom

How is MCCC doing integrating technology into the classroom? Interviews with humanities professors suggest that they are, overall, accepting of technology in the classroom. But is this a positive trend?

Sports

MCCC running, bowling, volleyball clubs begin

The MCCC Huskies club sports teams are preparing for their upcoming seasons.

Blogs

The Tattered Suitcase

Hello my name is Katie Mullin and I am a journalism student here at MCCC. The Tattered Suitcase will be a blog dedicated to commentary on world affairs, reviews on foreign documentary films and travel advice.
Full Court Press

For any basketball fans who view our site, I will be following the NBA season for the current semester. Standings, top 10 teams, All- Star players and anything else I find interesting!
A day not at the movies

A nobody's attempt to raise awareness for older films amongst his peers.