There was only one candidate running in the election for student government; that is, one candidate in total, counting all positions. Betty Jo Lenhart, the current ASMCC Executive Vice President, is running for ASMCC President. ASMCC held elections...
Community gathers for Spring FlingFree food, soda and a rock climbing wall is what grabbed the students attention for Spring Fling, an event was put on by the Associated Students of Mesa Community College. Bryce Allen, communications affiliate to ASMCC, described the Spring White and Bloom event similar to a club carnival. According to Allen, ASMCC decided to put the event on in at the same time as student elections...
Social responsibility comes with drinking
It cannot go unnoticed that during any commercial break, or on the back of most free periodicals, on buses, or even the backs of phonebooks, there is an advertisement for a DUI attorney, often near the warning “Expect the max.”
According to statistics compiled by StopDuiAZ.com, in 2005, there were 23,897 DUI arrests in Arizona. And, despite DUIs constituting only...
Audio/Visual program offers hands-on studio
With Mesa Community College’s audio production technologies program on the rise, students like MCC sophomore Erik Thompson are getting the chance to learn what it takes to produce music in a studio environment. Thompson has spent much of his life playing music and when it came time to choose a career, he decided that he wanted to stay in the music business as a...
Domestic violence, a sobering realityOne in three women will be a victim of domestic violence in their lifetime. However, the scariest fact is that many women stay in an abusive relationship even though the real answer is to “get out.” So, why are two little words so hard to follow when in a relationship of abuse and violence? According to Scott Laurey, a domestic violence counselor, the answer is often a...
East Mesa offers variety of non-profit charities
Students who are looking lend a helping hand at non-profit groups can find opportunities close to MCC’s Southern and Dobson campus. East Mesa has a number of charitable organizations, ranging from clerical duties to hands-on work. From helping with children, health groups and animal organizations, Mesa has plenty to offer. Arizonans for Children Inc., a non-profit organization, is...
Maintaining health pattern key to fight sleepless nights
With the end of the semester approaching, students will no doubt find themselves cramming for finals and writing term papers that will lead to sleepless nights and high anxiety levels. With an average of 6.8 hours of sleep a night, young adults are suffering form sleep deprivation that adds to difficulties with school studies. Lack of sufficient sleep also affects motor skills and weakens the...
Learning to serve enhances citizenship
Part of MCC’s mission statement is “to promote excellence in teaching and learning, preparing individuals for active citizenship in a diverse global society.”
Duane Oakes, MCC’s faculty director for Service-Learning believes the best way to prepare individuals for active citizenship is through service-learning - gaining knowledge while helping to make a difference in the community. What is the...
Clubs provide opportunity for leadership, networking
College clubs are for the benefit of students intending to enhance their college careers. College life should encompass more than classroom instruction. MCC is fortunate be able to offer many clubs to students that can assist with a students major or reflect on the personal agenda of a student. By participating in a club, a student can enhance training elements vital to their intended jobs...
No skin is safe in Valley of the Sun
Sun spots. Wrinkles. Age spots. Skin damage. Skin cancer. Doesn’t sound too attractive, does it? What one does to their skin at a young age could, and most likely will, catch up to them at a later age. Whether tanning outdoors or in a tanning bed, both could cause serious harm to skin. It is important to use sunblock, cover up, and wear a hat outdoors, especially for...
Author tours Arizona to celebrate reading
OneBookAz looks for a book that appeals to a wide range of people. A book that has been well reviewed, has issues for discussion and themes relevant to Arizona. Since 2002 Arizonans have been asked to vote for the book that they would like to read and discuss.“Going Back to Bisbee” by Richard Shelton was chosen for 2007’s winner. The Wild West comes alive in this...
