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Tryouts: Be the Official MC Raptors Mascot

January 30, 2014

Well, MC students, the opportunity is finally here-your aspiring mascot dreams could come true at long last. Tryouts to become the official Montgomery College Raptor mascot are available for scheduling....

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Letter from the Editor: 2014 Address

January 27, 2014

  Montgomery College students and faculty, Over the past several months, I have had the pleasure of working to build upon a proud student news organization, while assembling a hardworking,...

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HFA’S TAKE: You Can Have Our Violence, Give Us Our W’s

December 18, 2013

It has been established throughout the last several years that the National Football League has changed its regulated style of play, along with its culture, in a serious effort to make the game safer...

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Raptor Rundown: Team Awards, Raptors Split against Owls

November 22, 2013

NJCAA REGIONAL FINALS: To end the fall season, both the men’s soccer team and women’s volleyball team went to the NJCCA National Tournament. Women’s volleyball arrived in Rochester, Minnesota...

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It’s A Bird, It’s A Plane, It’s A Purple Bird of Prey!

November 20, 2013

[laboratory_slideshow slide_page="montgomery-college-mascot-debut-raptors" slidetype="slides" limit="10"] In a cloud of fog under dimmed lights, Montgomery College unveiled its new mascot the Raptor....

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New Raptors Mascot Meets MC

November 20, 2013

"This has been something that has been anticipated for quite a while. Now that we’re finally here, you can [see] the excitement, and I believe it will be another mark of establishing pride among the...

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Raptor Rundown: Raptors Basketball is Back

November 13, 2013

Basketball Wrap-Up, November 9-12 Women's Basketball: The Raptors’ basketball season launched with a thriller. The game began with some sloppy play by the Lady Raptors. Columbus State Community...

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HFA: MLB’s Terrible (Lack of) Marketing Strategy

November 1, 2013

The National Basketball Association opened its regular season Tuesday night, showcasing a pair of the most marketable, interesting matchups the league had to offer; a primetime opener between the...

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Raptors Honor Andrew, Make him Newest Teammate

October 29, 2013

[laboratory_slideshow slide_page="raptors-draft-andrew-to-soccer-team" slidetype="slides"] On the afternoon of Friday, Oct. 18th, at about 3:30 p.m., Montgomery College’s Men’s soccer team signed yet...

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New Athletic Director Explains MC’s Priorities, Goals

October 29, 2013

Derek Carter explained that his administration's highest priority is that every MC athlete be given the opportunity to excel in the classroom. “My biggest reward is seeing student athletes succeed,...

Freshman Christy Mempin, 1, serves the ball. (Photo Credit: Adriano Cassoma)

Women’s Volleyball Team Dominates Garrett CC

October 11, 2013

  Thursday, Oct. 3, the Montgomery College Raptors played the Garrett Community College Lakers in what can only be described as a volleyball massacre. As the teams stood for the national anthem...

MC's defender, Emma Recchia, attacks the ball in the game against CCBC Essex Knights. (Photo credit: Adriano Cassoma)

Lady Raptors Bounce Back with a Crucial Win

October 2, 2013

At 4:00 p.m. Sept. 24, the Montgomery College Raptors met the Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC) Essex Knights at Rockville, Coming off of a loss against the Community College of Rhode Island...

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