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Annual bake sale contributes to Poetry Night

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Visitors can enjoy the Writing Center’s annual Poetry Night, set for 6:30 p.m. Oct. 22 in the Holladay Theatre, located in the basement of the C Building. Snapping is encouraged, so is supporting the Writing Center by purchasing some baked goods. The bake sale before the poetry reading event is […]

What affects students’ career confidence?

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Differing by major, student career confidence levels are shaped by a combination of the changing economy and support that is available to them. The constantly changing economy can be a big reason why some students are not confident in their career path. Economic changes may be due to a growing […]

Cozy up with a good comic Godzilla comic from 2024 follows massive reptile wreaking havoc across Alaska, some of Japan

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As the cold weather arrives, I have been enjoying wearing hoodies and reading Godzilla comics. “Godzilla, King of the Monsters” by Doug Moench and Herb Trimpe is a great comic to read during the fall season when the leaves begin to change color. In the beginning, Godzilla was released from […]

More overpasses needed in Monroe County

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Three train tracks cross the roads East Dunbar and Laplasiance in less than 1,000 feet of each other. These train tracks have caused many accidents and are a danger both to rail workers and drivers. They also add to the commute time for many drivers, blocking off the I-75 exit […]

Five games that fit October’s spooky vibe

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As we draw closer to the month of October, and closer to Halloween and all things that go bump in the night, many find themselves looking for a form of entertainment. Whether this means watching an old TV series, Halloween specials or horror films, there is a plethora of spooky […]

Social media should be made illegal for minors

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A danger is lurking in plain sight on every piece of technology that can access the internet. In skilled hands this danger can be harmless, but to the untrained eye it could be deadly. Social media has been a phenomenon since the creation of AOL chat rooms and Myspace, which […]

MCCC Board of Trustees vote to raise president’s base pay First meeting had discussions of enrollment, student programs, student feedback

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MCCC President Kojo Quartey will receive a base pay increase of 5% after the Board of Trustees voted at the Monday, Sept. 28 meeting. The 5-2 vote was made after the board had met on June 22 to evaluate the president’s performance during closed session. The motion was made by […]

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