Monday, May 5, 2014

My Experience at MCC



In my short two years here at McCook Community College I have been able to experience many different things on campus. In my first year I had the chance to participate in intercollegiate volleyball. I had lived in the dorms, which was an experience, and had been accepted into Phi Theta Kappa. Things sure did change from my first year to my second I no longer played volleyball, I had moved into an apartment here in McCook and had taken on a leadership role.

My first year was full of volleyball, weather it was practice, games, volunteering or just hanging out with my teammates. As a team we had volunteered at a few different places. First, towards the end of volleyball season we went out to the armory and packed meals for children. I sure had a fun time helping out others that were in need! I have made some life long friends from playing the sport and is probably my greatest experience from playing volleyball.

As I had stated earlier I had been accepted into Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two year colleges. I had decided to take a leap of faith and run for office. I had been voted vice president of leadership for the Eta Omicron chapter here at MCC. I had a hard time believing that someone would think of me as a leader. The more I got involved in PTK, I had started to realize that I was the leader that everyone saw. Phi Theta Kappa has probably been the one thing at MCC that has showed me just a glimpse at my true potential, all thanks to Shannon Schaben our advisor. She has been amazing, one relationship at MCC that will never be forgotten.

The relationships that I have formed at MCC through class have even helped me get more opportunities in the community. My first semester here I took introduction to to professional education, in this class we had to do 15 service hours, I did mine at the YMCA which ended up with me having a evening job just about every Tuesday and Thursday. Once again, my relationship with Shannon Schaben has also been beneficial to my involvement in the community. She knew that I loved volleyball so she had told me that St. Pat's elementary school had needed a volunteer volleyball coach, so thanks to Shannon I was now coaching the sport I loved and once again making connections with in the community. The staff here at MCC is one of the finest I have seen, they will go above and beyond to help out any student in need! McCook Community College was the perfect fit for me!!

Miranda Farley

MCC Webzine Team Member

Tuesday, April 29, 2014

Induction and Honors Convocation


Tomorrow, Tuesday 29th there are many academic achievements being noticed. First, in the mini theater,  at one o'clock is Phi Theta Kappa induction, to be inducted you must be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours and maintained a 3.5 grade point averages. There will be 35 students inducted into The Eta Omicron Chapter. Second, also in the mini theater,at 3 o'clock is Honors Convocation where students and even teachers will receive awards for this past school year.

Tuesday, April 22, 2014

Phi Theta Kappa to Nationals

Phi Theta Kappa to Nationals

This coming Wednesday Andrea Miller, Amber Hilker, Jyssica Forch, Brian Calvin and Miranda Farley from McCook and Senko P. from North Platte  will be headed to national Phi Theta Kappa  conference in Orlando, Florida. There they will take advantage of many leadership opportunities. As well as
 to taste local foods and explore the cultural differences. Partial funding for this trip came from the Smash-A-Thon, raising 100 dollars at the event, and 500 dollars in pledges. g to taste local foods and explore the cultural differences. Partial funding for this trip came from the Smash-A-Thon, raising 100 dollars at the event, and 500 dollars in pledges. Thank you all for the support!!

Miranda Farley
MCC Webzine Team Member

Monday, April 21, 2014

Just a Reminder!

Two more weeks to go! We have some events coming up to occupy your precious time. Tonight at the Fox Theatre Tim Mooney is preforming his one man Shakespearean play at 7 for FREE. Be sure to come and check that out! Also just a reminder we have a play going on this weekend put on by three of our very own at MCC! The play is “The Complete Works of Shakespeare Abridged”. It’s being presented Friday and Saturday at 7pm and Sunday at 2pm by the MCC Theatre group.

Angela Rinehart

MPCC Webzine Team Member

Monday, April 14, 2014

Act it Out!

Well here we are, three weeks to go ‘til finals week! How are you guys keeping up on homework and tests? Need a break? Well here’s something to get your mind away from the books and set at ease for a little bit. MCC presents Tim Mooney! Tim Mooney is a professional actor who is going to present a one-man show for us! It’s an Interactive Shakespearean performance where you can play along and win prizes! Doesn’t this sound like fun! This takes place Next Monday, April 21st at 7 pm on the bricks in down town McCook at the Fox Theatre. It’s FREE admission, so don’t worry if you don’t have any money! I hope that whoever goes enjoys this exciting performance!

Angela Rinehart
MCC Webzine Team Member

Happening at MCC


This next week there are a few things waiting to happen on campus. First, from 9-2 on tuesday Phi Theta Kappa will be hosting a Smash-A-Thon, stop by and take 3 swings at a Chrysler LHS for a dollar. All the proceeds will go to the 5 students on campus that are attending National PTK Conference. The next day, from 12-5 is "put it where you want it t-shirts", so make sure you stop by and get the shirt you want for free! So take advantage of your opportunities and make the most of your college experience.

Miranda Farley
MCC Webzine Team Member

Monday, April 7, 2014

A Little "Play" Time

Well if any of you are counting down like I am, there’s only four weeks of school left! Yup, I said it four! We also have some events going on as well! We have a play coming up called “The Complete Works of Shakespeare abridged”, put on by our very own theatre department! It takes place April 25th- 27th, that’s Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. 7p.m. on both Friday and Saturday, and a matinee on Sunday at 2p.m.! Hope to see you all there!

Angela Rinehart
MCC Webzine Team member

Resource


With four weeks left in the semester there are a few resources that are helpful to anyone on campus. First, there is the library with laptops, desktops, books, and so much more you are sure to find what you need. If you need help looking for something, researching or even citing a source just talk to the friendly staff. Also, if you need help in a certain area there are tutors available, at no cost to you. Just slip on down to the Student Success Center (lower level of the library) and ask for a tutor and the times they are available. There is one last resource you can use, and you don’t even have to move, the library resource center on the MPCC home page. So get a head start and use all your free resources, including your teachers!!
Miranda Farley
MCC Webzine Team Member

Monday, March 31, 2014

Check it Out!

Well, it’s that time again! Time to sign up for summer and fall classes! Yup that’s right, where has the time gone?! Just six weeks left in the spring semester and counting!
Some upcoming events at the Wrightstone Gallery (located on the McCook campus) include: the MCC high school art exhibition and paint-in display March 31-April 11; the paint-in takes place on April 11! Go check out the exhibition and see some amazing art work!

Angela Rinehart
MCC Webzine Team Member

Phi Theta Kappa


Thursday Phi Theta Kappa had there last chapter meeting of theyear.  They had a few different topics to discuss. The beginningof the meeting started with sharing the information on theinduction ceremony, which will be held April 29th. Andy Long, MCC Vice President asked PTK to conduct an informal survey of teachers for an award to be given out at honors convocation.PTK found out that the blood drive was a success, getting 34 pints with their goal being 31! The last thing on the agenda was a fundraiser called the smash-a-thon. This will be held April 15thfrom 9-2. There will be more information on this event soon! Also, finals are quickly approaching! We have 5 weeks left of school. So if you need any help at all there is a full staff at the library and there are tutors down stairs in the Student Success Center! Feel free to stop by!!

Miranda Farley
MCC Webzine Team Member

Monday, March 24, 2014

Back to the Grind!

Spring Break is up and now we are back to the books. Transition from a week of vacationing in the nice sun to hitting the books at full force can be somewhat of a hard transition to do. I am a pure proof of that, and I’m sure that a lot of you can agree with me that it’s a little tough getting back into the groove.
But we don’t have to wait long for another break! Wednesday is Inter-high day! Yes, that means we get another day off! With a high of 74 I’m sure we are all looking forward to it!

Angela Rinehart
MCC Webzine Student Writer 

Final Week of March


On Monday the Vice President’s Leadership Class is going to have Dr. Brian Orbert, the Area Dean of Student Life, talk about his many years of leadership opportunities.

Wednesday is Inter-High day at MCC so remember all day classes are canceled because the classrooms will be used to give tests to the high school students. If you have a night class you still have to attend, it is not canceled. Thursday the 27th there is a PTK (the international honor society organization for community and junior colleges) meeting at 12:15.

Miranda Farley
MCC Webzine Team Member