Finals Week

Finals are here; make sure you prepare yourself by coming to the library during it’s open hours this week. Hours are Monday & Tuesday 7:30 a.m. - 11:00 p.m., 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday. Finally on Friday from 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Have a great holiday.

My experience at McCook Community College has been a great experience over the past two years. I have been involved with five extracurricular activities; which include GSA (Gay Straight Alliance), PBL (Phi Beta Lambda), PTK (Phi Theta Kappa), SMAC (Student’s Making Active Choices), and Student Senate. Not to mention I have gotten involved with music this year; Choir and Band. Things get pretty hectic around campus when involved so much and taking seven classes all at the same time. Everyone is more than happy to help out with homework or if you have a bad day just openly talk about it.

Brittany Sutton, Campus Cafe student writer

December Fun

Student Life held another successful Santa's Workshop on December 5th. The kids enjoyed games, prizes, and pictures with Santa Claus (John Olsen).

Men's basketball will play in York, Nebraska on Tuesday, December 9.

PBL and PTK will take tickets and work concessions for Saturday, December 14th basketball games; both men's and women's games against Northeastern Junior College at 5:30pm and 7pm.

This is the last "regular" week of school. Next week is finals week. The library will have snacks and coffee to keep you awake while studying for your finals!

Brittany Sutton, Campus Cafe student writer

It's December

Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) will have a first Thursday of the month meeting at 12:15pm on the 5th. SMAC (Student Making Active Choices) is having their week of Christmas Lights Fundraiser; free will donation. Call 345-8117 to set up an appointment. Both boys and girls will play basketball at Southeast Community College on Tuesday the 3^rd @ 6:30pm. Girls and boys basketball will be on the road again on Wednesday at Central Community College @ 5:30pm. On Sunday, December 8^th @ 2:30pm basketball will continue here in McCook.

Brittany Sutton, Campus Cafe student writer

Turkey week

Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) will travel to Lincoln for the Governor’s Recognition on Monday, November 26, 2013.

The dorms will close on Tuesday afternoon so that people could go home for Thanksgiving break. No classes will be held Wednesday.

Girls’ basketball play in Kansas over the weekend of November 30 and December 1; while the boys played at home.

Brittany Sutton, Campus Cafe student writer

The wonders of November

Phi Beta Lambda (PBL); the business group on college had their first Monday afternoon meeting.

GSA (Gay Straight Alliance) had a meeting Tuesday afternoon. The GSA will be partnering with PTK to provide “rescue packets” to students in the dorms for finals week.  If interested in helping, contact Tina Walker – walkert@mpcc.edu or Michael Jonckheere – jonckheerem@mpcc.edu

Also on Tuesday was Founder’s day for PTK. The day PTK was “found”.

Harry Potter movie marathon going on in the dorms Friday night at 9pm and home basketball games this weekend.

Brittany Sutton, Campus Cafe student writer

Shenanigans of November

Monday was Veterans Day, so support was shown throughout the campus for honoring our Veterans.  

Tuesday the 12^th, was weekly movie night; Thor, Free Birds in 3D, and Last Vegas were the movies of the week.  

Video interviews happened on Thursday through the Marketing Department. 4 college students took place in this.  

Last, but not least we had the theatre department present Leaving Iowa at 7pm both Friday and Saturday night; and 2pm on Sunday afternoon. 

Brittany Sutton, Campus Cafe student writer

November Happenings

Last week was busy with high school students visiting the campus for an FCCLA (Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America) Conference on Wednesday, November 6^th. Just like freshman orientation, students started their morning at the Events Center and then had small groups on the campus.

Thursday, November7th, motivational speaker, Kevin Sharp was at McCook High School at 7:00 pm. Kevin Sharp is an award-winning vocalist, entertainer, cancer survivor, and now one of the country’s top speakers. He spoke of his battle with cancer, his career in music and how the two intertwined.

Brittany Sutton, Campus Cafe student writer