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
Learning Center helps students achieve success
Huan Vo With nine centers spread across both the Southern and Dobson and Red Mountain campuses of MCC the Learning Enhancement Center is busy helping students.The center has a total … Read More
Rage after Tucson shooting bleeds into social media
Joseph Starkloff The Jan. 8 Tuscon shooting of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, has drawn several forms of media attention. While major news networks have interviewed experts and family members of identified … Read More
Jerry Walker departs from MCCCD governing board
Joseph Starkloff Jerry Walker, the MCCCD governing board secretary, attended his last meeting as a board member during the Dec. 14 assembly. Walker had been a member of the board … Read More
State could cut up to 85 percent from MCCCD funding
Joseph Starkloff Debra Thompson, the Vice Chancellor of Business Services, described the financial state of MCC and Maricopa Community Colleges, as fairly positive during a recent budget meeting in the … Read More