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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.
MCs Workforce Development Continuing Education Program houses the Early Childhood Program

MC Awarded $100,000 To Further Develop Early Childhood Programs

Mauricio Angel, Staff Writer February 18, 2020
Sonia Pruneda-Hernandez, the college-wide chair of Early Childhood Education, said, “What we are trying to provide is high-quality childcare for women that can provide childcare in our county.”
Juliza Majano says that the lack of advertising for the MSFAA application made her nearly miss the application deadline last year

Do Dreamers know: State Aid application due March 1

Mauricio Angel, Contributor January 24, 2020

The Maryland financial aid application for undocumented students reopens for its second annual year, but students at Montgomery College are concerned that the school does not do enough to promote it. The...

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PE Evacuated for Asbestos.

Maia Cafri, Staff Writer December 9, 2019
The college abruptly closed the Physical Education Building Tuesday night after finding asbestos in the building.
Bridget Newton

Rockville Elections: Newton Wins!

Matthew Watson, Staff Writer December 5, 2019
The ballot process was a historical first for Maryland residents, since ballots were mailed to each resident's home, rather than residents going out physically to fill out ballots.
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Campus Police coming in the Spring.

Maia Cafri, Staff Writer December 3, 2019
Unlike the college's current public safety officers, the campus police officers will have the power to make arrests and have the right to intervene in the event of an assault.
New Student Service Center will be opened in June 2020.

New Student Service Center Building will be Opening in June 2020.

Agustina Hiriart, Writer November 26, 2019
Currently all these student services are spread throughout campus and now they will all be under one roof.
Pollard calls false alert: a tremendously unfortunate incident.

Pollard calls false alert: “a tremendously unfortunate incident.”

Maia Cafri, Staff Writer November 21, 2019
Dr. DeRionne Pollard also addressed the false active shooter alert at the Board of Trustee's Nov. 18 meeting, calling it "a tremendously unfortunate incident."
“Multicultural Voices in Toni Morrison and Zora Neale Hurston” was held at the Science Center, presented by Brianne Friel, Ph.D.

Multi-cultural Voices in Toni Morrison and Zora Neale Hurston.

Amiela Arcellana, Writer November 19, 2019
She further states that reading and writing is given importance through Morrison’s work, concluding that it is, “crucial to express one’s self.” 
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