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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
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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 [...]
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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. [...]
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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 [...]
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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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Sofia Oganezova Staff Writer Before becoming an astronaut, Aisha Bowe was told by a high school advisor that she would be a cosmetologist. Not long after, she found herself in a pre-algebra class at WCC: far from the path that would eventually lead her to aerospace engineering and, ultimately, space. After her time at WCC, [...]
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Alice McGuire Editor April is Stress Awareness and Counseling Awareness Month. Students commonly find themselves feeling more stress as the semester progresses, said Karolyn Lehn, professional counselor. “On an academic level, I just think a lot of times as the semester progresses, students sometimes just get inundated with rigorous classes,” said Lehn. “May
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Sofia Oganezova Staff Writer On April 24, Armenians around the world will gather to remember the first modern genocide — a history that, for many students, remains largely unknown. For Alina Verdiyan, a WCC alumna, remembrance is both deeply personal and tied to a broader history of survival and displacement. “Obviously, I haven’t lived through [...]
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Alice McGuire | Editor WCC’s annual personal storytelling event, Living Stories, featured dozens of titles for attendees to check out. This year’s event was held on March 18, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event originated as a classroom activity under the leadership of Claire Sparklin, professional faculty in communication. It has been [...]
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Henry Sincic Contributor For those who grew up in the dot-com era and beyond, it would be hard to name a more precious element of childhood than the excitement of watching a Pixar movie for the first time. For over three decades, they have delighted with their beautiful animation, boundless creativity, and unforgettable characters. “Hoppers,” [...]
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