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
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
Veganism a way for students to protest animal cruelty
Alexa Alarcon Once someone decideds to become vegetarian or vegan, it is their responsibility to stay healthy with their new diet.Ambar Alar, a MCC psychology major, had an epiphany once … Read More
Campus in the mountains
Joseph Starkloff Nestled in the shadow of the San Francisco Peaks lays Northern Arizona University (NAU). While Arizona State University (ASU) and University of Arizona (UOA) offer warm weather and … Read More
Tempe Marketplace has become the place to be in Tempe
Leslie Philp Tempe is known for an assortment of shopping centers, restaurants, and outdoor entertainment as well as the theater nearby.Chelsea Layton, a retail store owner at Tempe Marketplace, feels … Read More
Party lines hold true despite Tucson tragedy
Leslie Philp The Tucson shooting that occurred on Jan. 8, left the nation stricken. The U.S. as a whole is still feeling the aftermath.”There’s definitely a lot of emotional kickback,” … Read More