DACA in MC
Sara Monterroso and Isabel Rockwood
September 18, 2017
Edit: This story was updated on Sept. 19th On Sept. 12th, Dr. ReRionne Pollard sent letters to all of Maryland's Federal Representatives regarding the pressing issue of DACA and the turmoil students will now face. In it she asks them to "do all (they) can to change the nation's immigration laws to ...
Montgomery College Makes Top 10
Marisa Fried, Staff Writer
September 17, 2017
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This year Montgomery College made top 10 for the first time in Washington Monthly's list of best 2-year colleges. This honor provides visibility for the college's contributions to the community and reflects the hard work our staff, faculty, and the county put into running the college. The Washington Post gave the honor extra weight by noting Montgomery College's ...
New Changes to the Rockville Campus
Morgan Terry, Editor
September 11, 2017
So the semester just began, which you may be either bummed or ecstatic about. But while you are either dragging your feet in quiet despair to your eight am bio class or frolicking happily to your one o’clock world literature lecture, you may have noticed a few things to be somewhat out of place. But...
Student ID Process Now in Mannakee Building
Isabel Rockwood, Editor in Chief
August 29, 2017
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Starting the fall semester of 2017, the Student ID Process has been moved from the Student Life office in the Campus Center building to the Mannakee building under the Department of Public Safety and Security. Mary Sierra, the Student Life Director at Montgomery College, says the reason is that the...
Counseling Department Provides Test Anxiety Workshop
Sara Monterroso, Editor-in-chief
May 1, 2017
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Test anxiety got you down as final exams are right around the corner? A workshop at Montgomery College will help provide coping mechanisms with test anxiety and improving test preparation skills. The workshop will be held Wed., May 3 from 2-4 p.m. in the Humanities Building, room 131. This wil...
MC Jazz Ebsemble Commemorates James Reese Europe and the United States entry into World War One
Sara Monterroso, Editor-in-chief
May 1, 2017
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"The Montgomery Scholars have been working with the MC Jazz Ensemble to bring to the college community a commemorative concert that celebrates the life of James Reese Europe and the United States entry into World War I. The MC Jazz ensemble concert will take place on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at 7:30 p.m....
Smithsonian Institution and Montgomery College Commerate 20 Years of Partnership
Sara Monterroso, Editor-in-chief
May 1, 2017
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2017 marks a 20-year collaboration of the Smithsonian Institution and Montgomery College. The anniversary celebrates the Smithsonian Faulty Fellowship Program, a partnership between the Smithsonian Center for Learning and Digital Access and the Paul Peck Humanities Institute at Montgomery College. The...
Employment Opportunities for the Week of May 1
May 1, 2017
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Provided by Roberta Buckberg, Employer Liaison Tuesday, May 2 Vaccine Research Center at NIH (Campus Center Lobby Area) – 12:00 noon – 3:00 pm They are seeking healthy volunteers for vaccine research studies. Participation IS compensated – please stop by to speak with them if int...
Free Condoms For Students
Isabel Rockwood, Managing Editor
April 18, 2017
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In the beginning weeks of March, the Student Senate here at Montgomery College placed bowls of free condoms in various bathrooms around the Rockville campus. On these bowls read "Abstinence is key, but just in case" as a simple message to those who'd take the condoms for themselves. A supply of condoms...
Montgomery College’s Annual ArtW@lk
Ayanna Arrington, Staff Writer
April 18, 2017
Montgomery College students raise awareness and “draw attention to refugee crisis”, immigration, and female victims of police brutality through individualistic and unique artwork. Art students respond to social issues and social concerns through their exploration of contemporary art a...
Holocaust Commemoration Uplifts Audience
Ayanna Arrington, Staff Writer
April 10, 2017
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Holocaust survivor Louise Lawrence-Israels spoke about her hatred “towards everything German” and how she transformed that hatred into a message of peace. Louise Lawrence-Israels was a voice for all Holocaust survivors as she spoke about her upbringing during World War II, at MC's Annual Holocaust...
Job Opportunities for the Week of April 10
April 10, 2017
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Monday, April 10 Fund For the Public Interest (Campus Center Dining Area) – 9:00 am – 6:00 pm Join the fight for social justice by working for Fund for the Public Interest. Have a summer job that not only pays, but does good for the world as well. Visit their website to learn more ab...
Not Enough Options for Vegetarians/Vegans at MC Cafe?
September 22, 2017
Party Over Here!
September 21, 2017
WCW: Sophia Amoruso
September 21, 2017
Come Together Right Now Event
September 20, 2017