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Write For The Advocate!

Write For The Advocate!

John Wildeman December 1, 2020

The Montgomery College student news site mcadvocate.com is looking for students who are interested in working remotely during the spring 2021 semester. The Advocate is a forum for news and the expression...

MC is changing the way it offers classes.

MC Announces Changes To Spring 2021 Class Schedule

Keidy Lopez and Jacqueline Nanas October 5, 2020

This summer, MC announced a huge shift in the way it will offer courses. Starting in spring 2021 MC plans to decrease fifteen-week offerings and primarily deliver instruction in seven-week courses. The...

Montgomery County Court House, Silver Spring, MD

Montgomery County Groups Protecting Against Evictions During Pandemic

Sebastian Mendoza, Staff Writer September 21, 2020

40 million Americans face eviction because of the Covid- 19 pandemic. The crisis has shed light on the weakness and instability of the current orders of emergency preparedness and how little the last four...

Sherwood Rock N Roll Poster

Rock ‘N’ Roll Revival is no Longer Viable

Emma Shuster, Staff Writer May 8, 2020

Sherwood High School’s Rock ‘N’ Roll Revival ended early for the first time in 49 years. The show occurs the first two weekends of March, as students perform songs dating back to the 1940s. ​The...

I Might Have COVID-19. What Do I Do?

I Might Have COVID-19. What Do I Do?

Graham Cole, Staff Writer April 16, 2020
Getting sick in the time of coronavirus can be an anxiety-inducing experience, and it is not always easy to know what you should do.
Most public parks are either closed or requiring that visitors practice social distancing

Student Directors Move Production Online Amid COVID-19

John Wildeman, Senior Editor April 14, 2020
At first, the future directors had time to hold auditions on campus, the Monday before classes closed. Later they had to arrange call-backs because they could no longer use college space.
MC Students and Professors Adjust to Online Instruction

MC Students and Professors Adjust to Online Instruction

Aiesha Solomon, Senior Editor April 11, 2020
General Studies Major, Miranda Taylor, said, Montgomery College made a great decision to close all the campuses since cases are increasing in the area, but she knows online classes will bring their own issues to people who are not used to them, herself included.
This area, once bustling when writer Aiesha Solomon visited a mere two months ago, now only has a handful of patrons.

Phillipine Life Changes Drastically Under Duterte’s COVID-19 Response

Aiesha Solomon, Senior Editor April 7, 2020
To further prevent more cases and deaths, police and military are only allowing one person to leave the house get essential items, such as water, food, toiletries, etc. they can only leave with a certain permit.
Classes Canceled March 12-14, Pollard Says.

Classes Canceled March 12-14, Pollard Says.

Maia Cafri, Editor-in-Chief March 11, 2020
The College will cancel classes on Thursday, March 12; Friday, March 13; and Saturday, March 14 in order to prepare for a transition to emergency remote teaching and remote working.
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MC Students Petition the College to Close its Doors Amid Coronavirus Concerns

Maia Cafri, Editor-in-Chief March 11, 2020
With COVID-19 spreading across the nation, many college campuses are planning on sending students home. 
Sign indicating closure of P.E. Building.

P.E. Building Set To Reopen Following Months of Closure

John Wildeman, Senior Editor March 9, 2020
After successful asbestos removal procedures, the P.E. Building is set to reopen completely by the end of March.
COVID-19 is in Montgomery County. Does MC have a plan?

COVID-19 is in Montgomery County. Does MC have a plan?

Maia Cafri, Editor-in-Chief March 6, 2020
Hogan also declared a state of emergency due to the presence of COVID-19. Currently, the government is investigating whether or not others may have been exposed to the virus.
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