Volume 43, Issue 6. Today is
November 15, 2005
NEWS
Empty Wallet Syndrome
STUDENT DEBT

At the start of each semester, credit card companies flood college campuses with hopes of attracting new customers. The new customers are mostly under the age of 25.
A recent study conducted by the National Center of Education Statistics shows that 96 percent of college seniors have credit cards.

Discovery halts viral cancer 100% in women

“The cervical cancer vaccine is an incredible medical break through. It is only the second human vaccine developed to prevent cancer,” Anna Drazenovic, an MCC nursing faculty member, said.
“Cervical cancer is the second-most common cancer in women worldwide, and kills almost 5,000 American women annually, this new vaccine is a tremendous discovery” Drazenovic said.

 


Library exhibit puts focus on banned books

During October, a blindfolded woman greeted students at the Paul A. Elsner Library at MCC. The woman was in a glass case surrounded by books that have, at one time, been banned.

 


Science day reaches out to youth

“…5…4…3…2…1!”
A group of fifth graders crouched by the sidewalk near the Outback Theatre exploded into screams of delight. They watched in excitement as several small, rocket-propelled cars streaked down wire tracks to a finish line.