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Tom Ryder retires from MCCC

A part of MCCC’s story has ended as of Wednesday, Aug 31. Following 36 years of employment at the college, Coordinator of Campus & Community Events and Student Activities, Tom Ryder retired. During his time at MCCC, he was synonymous with the college’s Student Government, having taken the position of […]

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The Forum: Episode Eight

The Forum is an interview show where we get to know a student from MCCC. It is scheduled to run at 6 p.m. on Saturdays and 11 a.m. on Tuesdays Comcast channels 21 and 916 and Charter channel 187. The station is also livestreaming its content at https://mpactstudio.org/.

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Ukraine supply drive surpasses donation goal

On a rainy Saturday afternoon, the Monroe community came together to collect humanitarian aid supplies to send to refugees in Ukraine. Jeremy McGarry, MCCC alumni and community member, organized the collection event, which took place on March 19.  “I always say it just takes one person, and I figured all […]

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College support staff unionize

Editor’s note: This version of the story has a changed lead to give correct examples of support staff and clarified the process of deciding college closures  Support staff, such as administrative assistants and employees in Admissions, at MCCC recently voted to unionize. Staff members voted 33-2 on Jan. 4, said […]

Entertainment

Rams outlast Bengals in Super Bowl

Los Angeles Rams defense secured victory after Matthew Stafford’s touchdown pass to Cooper Kupp gave the Rams a 23-20 lead Sunday night at Sofi Stadium in Inglewood, California.  Defensive tackle for the Rams, Aaron Donald, pressured Bengals Joe Burrow causing an incomplete pass on fourth down.  Turnover on downs gave […]

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Writing Center offers services in new location

September 9, 2022The Writing Center now has its own room in the C Building thanks to the newest renovations. Located on the second floor in Room [...]

MCCC Campbell Academic Center undergoes major renovations

September 9, 2022The MCCC Campbell building originally opened in 1968 as the college’s Campbell Learning Resource Center. Since then, it has [...]

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Battling mental health during school

September 30, 2022Beyond the normal school anxieties surrounding grades and class loads, I have started this school year with financial strains, a [...]

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September 12, 2022During the summer MCCC held a Monroe County Law Enforcement Youth Academy that took place from June 20-23. Professor Dan Wood and [...]

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May 2, 2022The Agora Chorale sang under the direction of Catherine Brodie for one final concert on April 26, 2022.  In an emotional [...] More in Opinion »

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Beyond the normal school anxieties surrounding grades and class loads, I have started this school year with financial strains, a miscarriage, and trying to make sure I am still being a great parent and wife. Back to school, especially as a non-traditional college student, can be full of so many […]

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The Forum: Episode 10

The Forum is the Agora’s interview show. This episode, we interviewed Beatrix Reinhardt and her collaborator Gordon Marsh. It is scheduled to run at 6 p.m. Saturdays and 11 a.m. Tuesdays on Comcast channels 21 and 916 and Charter channel 187. The station is also livestreaming its content at https://mpactstudio.org/.

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Enforcement youth academy host impressive camp

During the summer MCCC held a Monroe County Law Enforcement Youth Academy that took place from June 20-23. Professor Dan Wood and Michigan State Police Trooper Don Stewart created the event, according to Experiential Learning Coordinator, Kristina Henry, for students to find out if this is the right career path […]

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Writing Center offers services in new location

The Writing Center now has its own room in the C Building thanks to the newest renovations. Located on the second floor in Room C-203, students can find help with all kinds of writing and communications assignments. The Writing Center offers services for free. Students can receive help with an […]

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MCCC Campbell Academic Center undergoes major renovations

The MCCC Campbell building originally opened in 1968 as the college’s Campbell Learning Resource Center. Since then, it has undergone some major changes, decided upon by the executive team. These new renovations were put in place in hopes to make the building more student friendly, and accessible to all. With […]

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MCCC hosting an event to promote video game design and development programs

MCCC is hosting a National Video Games Day Open house as part of an effort to promote different study programs that students may not know are available. The open house is on Sept. 12 at 6 p.m. starting in the cafeteria in the S Building. The event is open and […]

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Tom Ryder retires from MCCC

A part of MCCC’s story has ended as of Wednesday, Aug 31. Following 36 years of employment at the college, Coordinator of Campus & Community Events and Student Activities, Tom Ryder retired. During his time at MCCC, he was synonymous with the college’s Student Government, having taken the position of […]

Features

Meet MCCC’s new librarian

Elizabeth Hartig is the newest librarian to be welcomed at MCCC. Hartig majored in History and German at University of Michigan. She then had a fellowship in Germany for a year and spent time working with nonprofits. Hartig went on to work with a refugee resettlement agency and it was […]

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Tyler Pennington

Hey there! My name is Tyler Pennington. This is my first year at MCCC. I’m currently undecided on my major but hoping to go into something design related. I joined the Agora because I wanted to share my creativity with others while also building some skills in the process. I’ve […]

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