MCC students give blood, save lives

MCC hosted its second most successful blood drive in six years according to the United Blood Services. Thirty-three blood donations were given by students Aug. 30, lessening the critical need for blood by Valley hospitals. UBS bring their facilities directly to Arizona’s high schools, universities and community colleges...

Traffic enforcement goes digital

As of September 6th, Mesa Police Department put into place its new traffic safety awareness campaign, “Drive and Arrive.” The police department works in conjunction with MCC and other community partners to educate the public in traffic safety. Mesa police Sgt. Chuck Trapani said that during 2005, 67 people died...

Service-learning gives students chance to give back
AmeriCorps volunteer programs offers college students the ability to travel, help others and build strong resume credentials, all while earning money to pay for student loans or future tuition. Erika Wren of the Center for Service- Learning at MCC, described UCAN Serve as a federal service program that provides Americans with...

Moderation and exercise key to maintaining a healthy life

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle while in college isn’t as hard as one may think. With the right diet and exercise, any student can be healthy. It’s been repeated a thousand times, but the best thing to do is eat things in moderation. When eating out at McDonalds, order one hamburger instead of two

Students without health insurance have options
With the constant changes and controversy surrounding the current state of health insurance in the United States, it is difficult for young adults and students to acquire, maintain, and afford their own health insurance. According to the US Census Bureau, 46.6 million Americans were without health insurance in 2005, an increase of 1.3 million...