The Calumet is Back
To the people of MCC, The Calumet is back again for the Spring 2016 semester. We are excited to be bringing the MCC campus relevant news in a timely manner. We have hit the ground running with a range of news topics but the Calumet wants to know what people around campus want highlighted. If you have something you want highlighted do not hesitate.... Read more »
BPA prepares for National Leadership Conference
Tarsa Weikert, Staff Writer
MCC Business Professionals of America (BPA) students who placed between 1st and 5th at the February 22-23 BPA State Leadership Conference in Des Moines won the opportunity to go to Anaheim, Calif., to participate in the BPA National Leadership Conference. According to BPA adviser Angela Henning, "The state conference is an opportunity for business organizations across the state of Iowa to come together to practice leadership skills, to compete in events of topics that they have been studying." Attending these events was not mandatory, but gave students a chance to win awards, plaques, medallions, scholarships and industry certifications. In the past job opportunities have become available for other students who have won events at these conferences. Students are able to put awards and participation... Read More »
April 16, 2015
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News
Schillig’s first caucus
Brenton Schillig attended his first caucus and was really excited about it. Schillig said he enjoyed meeting new people who shared some of his ideas. He also encountered voters he knew. “I believe... Read More »
February 14, 2016
Democrats convene at Little Theatre
February 14, 2016
Bernie Sander’s sticker? Or a Hilary Clinton sticker? Questions that people of precinct nine were asked February 1 at an Iowa Caucus which was held at Muscatine Community College in the Bob Roach little... Read More »
February 14, 2016
The flexibility in education choices drew Yukun Tian to Muscatine Community College. Tian, pronounced TEE-en, arrived at MCC in 2014 from Zhengding, Hebei, China. He has completed five semesters towards... Read More »
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Dear Cal
Dear Cal
Cal, Staff Writer
Dear Cal, There is student in my psych class that is driving me nuts. What can I do to stop him from constantly interrupting the class? -Sincerely, Psycho Dear Psycho, It’s simple really. Tell him to stop interrupting the class because it is distracting. Problem solved. -Sincerely, Cal Dear Cal, Well I don’t mind taking two classes but the amount of homework that I have surpasses me... Read More »
April 16, 2015
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Magnificence of music
Floor-to-ceiling windows hide nothing in the Strahan Hall music room. Each day reveals music theory students clapping out rhythm, fledgling pianists in private lessons and college chorus singers harmonizing or just hanging out. Some evenings, community members in the local symphony and civic chorale arrive in mass to rehearse for shows, like the Feb. 13 Mardi Gras performance. This room is open to... Read More »
February 14, 2016
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Calumet reader asks for more recycling bins
Dear Editor: After being on campus at MCC for over a year now, I wish to address what I see as a problem in our classrooms. To date, the classrooms do not have a paper recycling receptacle and the recyclable trash being thrown into the garbage is astounding. While the library does have a recycling bin next to the printers, most students and faculty do not make a special trip to Loper to dispose... Read More »
February 14, 2016
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Reviews
Epic builds Unreal Engine
Josh Montoya, Staff Writer
Video games have become a billion dollar industry and with Epic Games recent announcement it is only going to get bigger. Epic Games, a video game and... Read More »
April 2, 2015
Madrigal delivers an enchanted evening
April 2, 2015
The annual Madrigal Spring Feast was held on March 5th – 7th in Strahan Hall. This interactive play... Read More »
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