Election brings increase in gun sales
Elizabeth Taggart Gun sales across the country have spiked in the time just before and after the election of President-elect Barack Obama.The FBI reported a 49 percent increase in instant … Read More
Men’s basketball wins thrilling home opener
Louanna Faine On Nov. 19, the stands were packed to watch the MCC Thunderbirds play their first home game of the season against the Eastern Arizona Gila Monsters.The Thunderbirds played … Read More
MCC recycling program helps community by expanding
Amanda Teller As more and more college campuses are turning toward more earth-friendly methods, MCC has expanded its recycling program to better accommodate the campus community. “We’re trying to make … Read More
Trainers serve as first responders for athletes
Iliana Deanda MCC’s athletic trainers are available throughout every sports season and are the first responders to any injury that occurs on the playing field.They travel with the sports teams, … Read More
IDA program offers free money
Elizabeth Taggart MCC students may be eligible for $2,000 to help pay for school through a New Leaf, a non-profit organization partnered with MCC and Wells Fargo. It’s not a … Read More
Cross country adds national success to resumé
Lisa Kane The fall 2008 men’s and women’s cross country teams at MCC may all be newcoming freshmen, but their statistics show more strength than the “new-comer” title implies.Both teams … Read More
Prescription drugs abused by many students
Amanda Teller Prescription drug abuse continues to rise due to the ease of obtaining these controlled substances that are as addictive and dangerous as illegal street drugs. According to the … Read More
Sam Ballard brings international experience to MCC
Louanna Faine Under the new leadership of head coach Sam Ballard, MCC basketball begins their season.Ballard, a Phoenix native, played for East Phoenix High School. After finishing college at the … Read More
Scholarship offers student journalist to study politics, media in Germany
Louanna Faine The German Academic Exchange Service or DAAD is offering a once in a lifetime experience for students who are majoring in journalism around the country. The program allows … Read More
ASU’s tuition increase affects all students
Transferring from a community college to a university can cause many woes. And ASU not making Kiplinger’s 2008-09 list of 100 best values in public universities and colleges is just … Read More