Lady T-Birds take a beating
Matt Schaeffer The Mesa Thunderbirds got off to a quick start in their game against Arizona Western on Jan. 29. Freshman guard, Jenay Locke, accounted for two steals and five … Read More
Mill Avenue: A place for those of age, catering to a younger crowd
Leslie Philp Local music and art venue, The Fixx, has just opened up for public display with members of the Tempe Starving Artists (a local magazine) community as well as … Read More
Legend’s View:
Online courses are becoming more and more prevalent at the Maricopa Colleges. It is understandable; an instructor can teach more classes online than those taught traditionally. With the coming budget … Read More
While video games rise in popularity, still considered for children
Huan Vo Call of Duty: Black Ops, a first person shooter video game, racked in 360 million dollars on its first day of sales. It is the largest grossing launch … Read More
Buffalo Soldiers leave a lasting legacy
Marquis Cunningham One year after the Civil War ended, Congress formed an African-American group within the U.S Army, The Buffalo Soldier’s. These warriors left a legacy due to their fierce … Read More
Proposed 85% budget cut leaves MCCCD counting every penny
Ryan McCullough The current state budget shortfall hung over the latest MCCCD governing board meeting.Along with the news of the state’s proposal to cut 85 percent of community college funding, … Read More
Students stay on track with new online tutoring
Sarah Evans MCC has recently invested in a new tutoring program available to students 24 hours a day. Smartthinking online tutoring is now accessible through the My MCC portal.”With the … Read More
T-Bird softball opens on a high note
Jeff Moses The lady Thunderbird Softball team has opened its 2011 campaign with a solid victory over the Gateway Community College Geckos. The Geckos came into the game an inexperienced … Read More
Bus route offers alternative form of travel to MCC Red Mountain campus
Sarah Evans A new bus route has recently become available for students commuting to MCC Red Mountain. Route 184 now takes its passengers all the way from ASU polytechnic right … Read More
Surviving oppression in Iran, working toward degree at MCC
Joseph Starkloff MCC student Faez Moradipour has seen the darker side of politics. He has received jail time for following his faith; a religion that stresses unity, justice, and devotion. … Read More