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WCC approves website refresh

The Washtenaw Voice

Sofia Oganezova Staff Writer WCC is moving forward with plans to update its website as part of a digital modernization initiative aimed at improving accessibility, navigation and the overall user experience for students and the community. College officials presented the website refresh proposal during the WCC Board of Trustees meeting on Jan. 27, outlining c

‘Priced out’: candidates highlight housing crisis as Ann Arbor mayoral race heats up

The Washtenaw Voice

Sofia Oganezova Staff Writer As Ann Arbor heads into the upcoming mayoral election, housing affordability has emerged as a central issue for residents – including students at WCC. Ann Arbor Mayor Christopher Taylor, New York City native and a long-term Ann Arbor resident was first elected in 2014. His challenger, Yousef Rabhi, was raised in [...]

WCC Muslim Student Association builds community through Ramadan event

The Washtenaw Voice

Sofia Oganezova Staff Writer The Muslim Student Association at WCC is working to build community on campus by bringing students together through faith, shared experiences and education. One of the club’s recent efforts – Ramadan Annual Iftar – drew both Muslim and non-Muslim students to learn about the holy month and connect with one another. [...]

How global tensions affect gas prices for students, residents

The Washtenaw Voice

Sofia Oganezova Staff Writer The effects of the ongoing war are being felt far beyond the Middle East, including at gas stations across the United States. For many students at WCC who commute to campus, fuel costs could mean tighter budgets and increased attention to global events shaping the price of gasoline. After the closure [...]

Worms at work: vermicompost project joins countywide initiative

The Washtenaw Voice

Yana McGuire Deputy Editor During the first week of May, WCC will join millions around the world in celebrating contributions towards making the world a healthier place to live. The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners passed a resolution declaring May 3 through May 9 as International Compost Awareness Week, ICAW, during the April 15 board [...]

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