1<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" 2 xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" 3 xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" 4 xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" 5 xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" 6 xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" 7 xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" 8 > 9 10<channel> 11 <title>the advocate</title> 12 <atom:link href="https://mcadvocate.com/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /> 13 <link>https://mcadvocate.com</link> 14 <description>The Student News Site of Montgomery College</description> 15 <lastBuildDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 03:42:59 +0000</lastBuildDate> 16 <language>en-US</language> 17 <sy:updatePeriod> 18 hourly </sy:updatePeriod> 19 <sy:updateFrequency> 20 1 </sy:updateFrequency> 21 <generator>https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.2</generator> 22 <item> 23 <title>Raptor Week Photo Highlights</title> 24 <link>https://mcadvocate.com/19990/news/carousel/raptor-week-photo-highlights/</link> 25 <comments>https://mcadvocate.com/19990/news/carousel/raptor-week-photo-highlights/#respond</comments> 26 27 <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Yabez Jackson]]></dc:creator> 28 <pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 03:42:59 +0000</pubDate> 29 <category><![CDATA[Carousel]]></category> 30 <category><![CDATA[MC Clubs]]></category> 31 <category><![CDATA[MC Events]]></category> 32 <category><![CDATA[Student Life]]></category> 33 <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category> 34 <guid isPermaLink="false">https://mcadvocate.com/?p=19990</guid> 35 36 <description><![CDATA[]]></description> 37 <content:encoded><![CDATA[]]></content:encoded> 38 39 <wfw:commentRss>https://mcadvocate.com/19990/news/carousel/raptor-week-photo-highlights/feed/</wfw:commentRss> 40 <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> 41 42 43 </item> 44 <item> 45 <title>CLASS OF 2026 COMMENCEMENT Day 2</title> 46 <link>https://mcadvocate.com/19982/news/carousel/class-of-2026-commencement-day-2/</link> 47 <comments>https://mcadvocate.com/19982/news/carousel/class-of-2026-commencement-day-2/#respond</comments> 48 49 <dc:creator><![CDATA[]]></dc:creator> 50 <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:35:19 +0000</pubDate> 51 <category><![CDATA[Carousel]]></category> 52 <category><![CDATA[MC Events]]></category> 53 <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> 54 <category><![CDATA[Recent Stories]]></category> 55 <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category> 56 <guid isPermaLink="false">https://mcadvocate.com/?p=19982</guid> 57 58 <description><![CDATA[Congratulations to this yearâs class, Class of 2026! Friday, May 22th was a Day-2 commencement, which took place at the Rockville Campus in a tent near the track from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Starting off the commencement was a graduating student named Connor James singing a great rendition of the United States national anthem,...]]></description> 59 <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span data-teams="true">Congratulations to this yearâs class, Class of 2026! Friday, May 22th was a Day-2 commencement, which took place at the Rockville Campus in a tent near the track from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.</span></p> 60<figure id="attachment_19983" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-19983" style="width: 449px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" class="size-medium wp-image-19983" src="https://mcadvocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-09-at-12.27.57-PM-449x600.png" alt="" width="449" height="600" srcset="https://mcadvocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-09-at-12.27.57-PM-449x600.png 449w, https://mcadvocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-09-at-12.27.57-PM-899x1200.png 899w, https://mcadvocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-09-at-12.27.57-PM-768x1025.png 768w, https://mcadvocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-09-at-12.27.57-PM-225x300.png 225w, https://mcadvocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-09-at-12.27.57-PM.png 1071w" sizes="(max-width: 449px) 100vw, 449px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-19983" class="wp-caption-text">Picture of guests getting excited for the graduation. (Photo Credit: Angel Nyambio)</figcaption></figure> 61<p>Starting off the commencement was a graduating student named Connor James singing a great rendition of the United States national anthem, âStars-Spangled Bannerâ.</p> 62<figure id="attachment_19984" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-19984" style="width: 449px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img decoding="async" class="size-medium wp-image-19984" src="https://mcadvocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-09-at-12.30.06-PM-449x600.png" alt="" width="449" height="600" srcset="https://mcadvocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-09-at-12.30.06-PM-449x600.png 449w, https://mcadvocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-09-at-12.30.06-PM-899x1200.png 899w, https://mcadvocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-09-at-12.30.06-PM-768x1026.png 768w, https://mcadvocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-09-at-12.30.06-PM-225x300.png 225w, https://mcadvocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-09-at-12.30.06-PM.png 1070w" sizes="(max-width: 449px) 100vw, 449px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-19984" class="wp-caption-text">Picture of everyone standing up to hear âThe Stars-Spangled Banner’. (Photo Credit: Angel Nyambio)</figcaption></figure> 63<p>At 10:15 a.m., Montgomery College President of all three campuses(Rockville, Germantown and Silver Spring/Takoma Park), Dr. Jermaine F. Williams walked across the stage, greeting all the graduates, parents, staff and faculty.</p> 64<p>âGraduates, today, we celebrate you and this important milestone, one that reflects your hard work, your persistence and all you have achieved. Before we continue, I want to express my gratitude to those whose leadership, partnership, and support helped to make moments like this possible.â – Dr. Jermaine F. Williams told the crowd of people.</p> 65<figure id="attachment_19985" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-19985" style="width: 451px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img decoding="async" class="size-medium wp-image-19985" src="https://mcadvocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-09-at-12.31.39-PM-451x600.png" alt="" width="451" height="600" srcset="https://mcadvocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-09-at-12.31.39-PM-451x600.png 451w, https://mcadvocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-09-at-12.31.39-PM-901x1200.png 901w, https://mcadvocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-09-at-12.31.39-PM-768x1023.png 768w, https://mcadvocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-09-at-12.31.39-PM-225x300.png 225w, https://mcadvocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-09-at-12.31.39-PM.png 1071w" sizes="(max-width: 451px) 100v
65w, 451px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-19985" class="wp-caption-text">Picture of families and friends cheering on the graduates as they walked. (Photo Credit: Angel Nyambio)</figcaption></figure> 66<p>Before calling the students to come collect their degrees and certificates, Dr. Jermaine F Williams gives out a final speech to the graduates.</p> 67<p>âThroughout your lives, you will continue to grow, lean and learn. Our community and our world needs you. We need your talent, perspective and your determination. And before you leave this place today, we want to take one more moment to recognize who you are and who you represent. Because, class of 2026, you reflect the very best of Montgomery College.â – Dr. Jermaine F Williams concluded.</p> 68]]></content:encoded> 69 70 <wfw:commentRss>https://mcadvocate.com/19982/news/carousel/class-of-2026-commencement-day-2/feed/</wfw:commentRss> 71 <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> 72 73 74 </item> 75 <item> 76 <title>Commencement Day 1</title> 77 <link>https://mcadvocate.com/19976/news/carousel/carousal/commencement-day-1/</link> 78 <comments>https://mcadvocate.com/19976/news/carousel/carousal/commencement-day-1/#respond</comments> 79 80 <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Chase Carty]]></dc:creator> 81 <pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 03:59:04 +0000</pubDate> 82 <category><![CDATA[Carousel]]></category> 83 <category><![CDATA[History]]></category> 84 <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> 85 <guid isPermaLink="false">https://mcadvocate.com/?p=19976</guid> 86 87 <description><![CDATA[Montgomery College held its 79th annual commencement exercises on May 21st, honoring graduates across multiple academic disciplines in front of packed crowds of family, faculty, and supporters. The ceremony featured several speakers and administrators, including Montgomery College president Dr. Jermaine F. Williams, who has worked with ten separate colleges throughout his professional career in positions...]]></description> 88 <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Montgomery College held its 79th annual commencement exercises on May 21st, honoring graduates across multiple academic disciplines in front of packed crowds of family, faculty, and supporters.</p> 89<figure id="attachment_19977" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-19977" style="width: 600px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-medium wp-image-19977" src="https://mcadvocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/IMG_5274-600x277.jpeg" alt="" width="600" height="277" srcset="https://mcadvocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/IMG_5274-600x277.jpeg 600w, https://mcadvocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/IMG_5274-1200x554.jpeg 1200w, https://mcadvocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/IMG_5274-768x354.jpeg 768w, https://mcadvocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/IMG_5274-1536x709.jpeg 1536w, https://mcadvocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/IMG_5274-300x138.jpeg 300w, https://mcadvocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/IMG_5274.jpeg 2001w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-19977" class="wp-caption-text">Family and friends celebrate as graduates take the podium. (Photo Credit: Chase Carty)</figcaption></figure> 90<p>The ceremony featured several speakers and administrators, including Montgomery College president Dr. Jermaine F. Williams, who has worked with ten separate colleges throughout his professional career in positions ranging from president and vice president to assistant dean and director of student success initiatives.</p> 91<figure id="attachment_19980" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-19980" style="width: 600px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-medium wp-image-19980" src="https://mcadvocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/IMG_5046-600x356.jpeg" alt="" width="600" height="356" srcset="https://mcadvocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/IMG_5046-600x356.jpeg 600w, https://mcadvocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/IMG_5046-768x456.jpeg 768w, https://mcadvocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/IMG_5046-300x178.jpeg 300w, https://mcadvocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/IMG_5046.jpeg 1035w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 600px) 100v
91w, 600px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-19980" class="wp-caption-text">Graduates anticipating entering the tent prior to the ceremony. (Photo Credit: Chase Carty)</figcaption></figure> 92<p>Chair of the Board of Trustees Gloria Aparicio Blackwell also addressed attendees during the ceremony. Blackwell, a Venezuela native who enrolled at Montgomery College in 1986, delivered the ceremonyâs acknowledgment of Indigenous land and emphasized the importance of inclusion and representation, specifically recognizing the Piscataway and Conoy peoples.</p> 93<p>Throughout the ceremony, speakers repeatedly emphasized perseverance, opportunity, and community. Many graduates reached commencement while balancing employment, financial hardship, family responsibilities, and long commutes throughout the school year.</p> 94<p> </p> 95<p>One of the ceremonyâs more noticeable aspects was the diversity present both onstage and in the audience. Graduates represented a wide range of cultures, age groups, and academic backgrounds, something that has long distinguished Montgomery Collegeâs student body.</p> 96<figure id="attachment_19978" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-19978" style="width: 600px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-medium wp-image-19978" src="https://mcadvocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/IMG_5275-600x577.jpeg" alt="" width="600" height="577" srcset="https://mcadvocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/IMG_5275-600x577.jpeg 600w, https://mcadvocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/IMG_5275-768x739.jpeg 768w, https://mcadvocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/IMG_5275-300x289.jpeg 300w, https://mcadvocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/IMG_5275.jpeg 1179w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-19978" class="wp-caption-text">Processional (Photo Credit: Chase Carty)</figcaption></figure> 97<p>Following the ceremony, graduates gathered with friends, professors, and relatives for photos and celebrations outside the venue as the Class of 2026 officially concluded its time at Montgomery College.</p> 98]]></content:encoded> 99 100 <wfw:commentRss>https://mcadvocate.com/19976/news/carousel/carousal/commencement-day-1/feed/</wfw:commentRss> 101 <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> 102 103 104 </item> 105 <item> 106 <title>What I learned at Etiquette Dinner</title> 107 <link>https://mcadvocate.com/19973/news/carousel/what-i-learned-at-etiquette-dinner/</link> 108 <comments>https://mcadvocate.com/19973/news/carousel/what-i-learned-at-etiquette-dinner/#respond</comments> 109 110 <dc:creator><![CDATA[ MC Student]]></dc:creator> 111 <pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 15:38:57 +0000</pubDate> 112 <category><![CDATA[Carousel]]></category> 113 <guid isPermaLink="false">https://mcadvocate.com/?p=19973</guid> 114 115 <description><![CDATA[I recently attended an etiquette dinner at Montgomery College, and I wanted to share a few helpful takeawaysâespecially for situations like networking lunches or working interviews. The meal was prepared by the hospitality school with assistance from the operations managers. It was served at the Rockville campus in the faculty lounge. Students and staff from...]]></description> 116 <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I recently attended an etiquette dinner at Montgomery College, and I wanted to share a few helpful takeawaysâespecially for situations like networking lunches or working interviews.</p> 117<p>The meal was prepared by the hospitality school with assistance from the operations managers. It was served at the Rockville campus in the faculty lounge. Students and staff from several locations.</p> 118<p>One thing I learned is to pay attention to what others are ordering and try to stay within a similar price range. It helps you come across as thoughtful and aware of the setting.</p> 119<p>There was also a simple trick called âBMWâ to remember table settings:</p> 120<p>– Bread plate is on the left<br /> 121– Meal (main plate) is in the center<br /> 122– Water glass is on the right</p> 123<p>Another important tip is how to signal that youâre finished eating: place your fork and knife parallel to each other on the plate. Itâs a small detail, but it shows awareness of dining etiquette.</p> 124<p>Overall, the experience was really helpful in understanding how to feel more confident and polished in professional dining settings.</p> 125<p>Hope these tips are useful!</p> 126<p> </p> 127<p>
127From a non-credit Montgomery College Student</p> 128]]></content:encoded> 129 130 <wfw:commentRss>https://mcadvocate.com/19973/news/carousel/what-i-learned-at-etiquette-dinner/feed/</wfw:commentRss> 131 <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> 132 133 134 </item> 135 <item> 136 <title>Key of David Christian Center Protest Recap and Q&A</title> 137 <link>https://mcadvocate.com/19967/news/carousel/key-of-david-christian-center-protest-recap-and-qa/</link> 138 <comments>https://mcadvocate.com/19967/news/carousel/key-of-david-christian-center-protest-recap-and-qa/#respond</comments> 139 140 <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Farahnaaz Qaderi and Tania Marquina]]></dc:creator> 141 <pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 15:17:55 +0000</pubDate> 142 <category><![CDATA[Carousel]]></category> 143 <category><![CDATA[Recent Stories]]></category> 144 <guid isPermaLink="false">https://mcadvocate.com/?p=19967</guid> 145 146 <description><![CDATA[On April 2, the Key of David Christian Center campus preached near the Theatre Arts Building (TA) at Montgomery College Rockville campus; the Key of David Christian Center is a non-denominational Christian church that currently meets in western parts of Philadelphia. They are known for their controversial statements and for preaching on college campuses, led...]]></description> 147 <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">On April 2, the Key of David Christian Center campus preached near the Theatre Arts Building (TA) at Montgomery College Rockville campus; the Key of David Christian Center is a non-denominational Christian church that currently meets in western parts of Philadelphia. They are known for their controversial statements and for preaching on college campuses, led by Pastor Aden Rusfeldt and his family. With just one Google search, Pastor Aden Rusfeldtâs name is tied to many contentious protests, some of which led to lawsuits like </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Rusfeldt v. City of New York.</span></p> 148<figure id="attachment_19968" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-19968" style="width: 600px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-medium wp-image-19968" src="https://mcadvocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG_3680-600x338.png" alt="" width="600" height="338" srcset="https://mcadvocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG_3680-600x338.png 600w, https://mcadvocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG_3680-1200x675.png 1200w, https://mcadvocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG_3680-768x432.png 768w, https://mcadvocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG_3680-1536x864.png 1536w, https://mcadvocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG_3680-300x169.png 300w, https://mcadvocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG_3680.png 2001w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-19968" class="wp-caption-text">Poster signs held by Pastor Rusfeldt and his family (Photo credit: Farahnaaz Qaderi)</figcaption></figure> 149<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Some of the provocative signs held by the group stated claims such as: âNot a virgin + Not married = Whoreâ, âWomen belong in the kitchen, a list of A-listers in hell, along with a list of groups who âwill burn in hellâ, e.g., Muslims, women cops, and the Pope. </span></p> 150<p> </p> 151<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The group verbally harassed students whom they felt were not following their holy path of Christianity. Students who were continuously harassed by the group were primarily members of the LGBTQ+ community and non-Christians. </span></p> 152<p> </p> 153<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Students questioned the group about their beliefs, fact-checked any biblical or religious claims, and stood up against harassment towards their fellow students. While many observed from a safe distance, a few students counter-protested, and others yelled at the group, either in response to the groupâs remarks or to draw attention away from them. </span></p> 154<p> </p> 155<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">John Robert Mahoney and Donovan Brown were two of the standout counter-protesters against the group. Mahoney silently protested with their body after many homophobic remarks against the LGBTQ+ community by Pastor Rusfeldt. Brown counter-protested by creating his own poster at the scene, stating âGod loves everyoneâ and âMen=Women; Be Kind; Get a job.â </span></p> 156<figure id="attachment_19969" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-19969" style="width: 600px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-medium wp-image-19969" src="https://mcadvocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG_3717-600x338.png" alt="" width="600" height="338" srcset="https://mcadvocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG_3717-600x338.png 600w, https://mcadvocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG_3717-1200x675.png 1200w, https://mcadvocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG_3717-768x432.png 768w, https://mcadvocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG_3717-1536x864.png 1536w, https://mcadvocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG_3717-300x169.png 300w, https://mcadvocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG_3717.png 2001w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 600px) 100v
156w, 600px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-19969" class="wp-caption-text">John Robert Mahoneyâs silent protest against the Key of David Christian Center (Photo credit: Farahnaaz Qaderi)</figcaption></figure> 157<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Because Donovan Brown protested near Pastor Rusfeldt and his family, Public Safety escorted him out. After a while, Brown was seen again, counter-protesting behind the group. </span></p> 158<figure id="attachment_19970" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-19970" style="width: 600px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-medium wp-image-19970" src="https://mcadvocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG_3743-600x338.png" alt="" width="600" height="338" srcset="https://mcadvocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG_3743-600x338.png 600w, https://mcadvocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG_3743-1200x675.png 1200w, https://mcadvocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG_3743-768x432.png 768w, https://mcadvocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG_3743-1536x864.png 1536w, https://mcadvocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG_3743-300x169.png 300w, https://mcadvocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG_3743.png 2001w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-19970" class="wp-caption-text">John Robert Mahoneyâs silent protest against the Key of David Christian Center (Photo credit: Farahnaaz Qaderi)</figcaption></figure> 159<p> </p> 160<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">At around 3 p.m, the campus preach led by Pastor Rusfeldt ended, and the crowd of students dispersed. Questions against Public Safety were raised by students as to why no action was taken, while the group activity harassed students. For instance, one anonymous student quoted, âWhy are [Public Safety] telling us to stay away?â after Donovan Brown was told to step back from Pastor Rusfeldt and his family. </span></p> 161<p> </p> 162<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Students did not know what the protocols were during the incident, and only witnessed Public Safety telling them to keep a safe distance from the group. This only deepened questions like how Public Safety could allow such groups to enter Montgomery College campuses in the first place.</span></p> 163<p> </p> 164<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">On May 5, Vice President for Public Safety, Health & Emergency Management, Chief of Campus Police, Public Safety, Health, and Emergency Management, Adam Reid, and Manager for the Public Safety office at the Rockville campus, Robert Mueck, spoke at the ICC meeting held in the SV building to answer some questions. </span></p> 165<p> </p> 166<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Reidâs response was âThe core frame here is this is all protected activity under the First Amendment. With that being said, no one is a captive audience, where no one is being forced to hold there.â</span></p> 167<p> </p> 168<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Mueck claims that because Montgomery College is a public institution, Public Safety is unable to do anything due to the First Amendment, which guarantees freedom of speech and assembly. During the meeting, Mueck mentioned an email received by Public Safety from the group stating their âintentions, and what they were going to do.â If Public Safety had turned Pastor Rusfeldt and his family away, they would have taken legal action and sued the college for denying them their First Amendment rights; the group stated this in their email, as Mueck stated.</span></p> 169<p> </p> 170<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Pastor Rusfeldt mentions this approach of preaching the gospel in his book, âOpen Air Fire: Principles of Open Air Outreach.â In this book, Pastor Rusfeldt encourages his supporters and others with similar mindsets to preach Christianity in public areas and offers practical guidance. Through this book, Pastor Rusfeldt provides insight into his beliefs and argues that his style of preaching is more effective than passive preaching. </span></p> 171<p> </p> 172<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Browsing the </span><a href="https://www.keyofdavidcc.com/what-we-believe/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Key Of David Christian Church General Statement of Faith</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, they also mention their distaste for being a 501(c)(3). Many churches in the US are filed as non-profits, where they get their money from donations. However, as mentioned earlier and again by Reid during the ICC meeting, âThey make their money by suing institutions for violations of First Amendment rights.â Hence, their appearance on our campus.</span></p> 173<p> </p> 174<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Many also wondered if this is something that could happen again, and the definite answer is yes. Mueck stated, âThey liked the interactions so much that day that as they were leaving, they told us they were going to be back.â </span></p> 175<p> </p> 176<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Mueck continued, claiming that the group and their church mainly target college campuses, going up and down the East Coast to protest and harass
176students. Mueck mentioned that they have agreed with our Public Safety to give a 24-hour notice before they come back.</span></p> 177<p> </p> 178<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Something that piqued studentsâ interest was whether this was considered an obstruction of learning, as the Maryland Education Code §26-101 protects schools and colleges from protests like these on campus. According to Reid, âThey were on a grassy area. They were not impeding anyoneâs access. They were not in the buildings.â This means there is no real obstruction of education as they weren’t in anyone’s way, and were not a part of the prevention of going to class.</span></p> 179<p> </p> 180<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">As the semester comes to a close, it is not likely we will see this group again. However, as they have stated, they will be back. With that being said, further questions and concerns can be directed to our </span><a href="https://www.montgomerycollege.edu/offices/public-safety-health-emergency-management/public-safety/index.html"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Public Safety at MC</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, which is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.</span></p> 181<p> </p> 182<p><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Disclaimer </span></i></p> 183<p> </p> 184<p><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">All April 2, 2026 moments and events mentioned herein occurred between 2 p.m and 3 p.m. The Key of David Christian Center arrived at Montgomery College before noon; nothing from their arrival till 2 p.m. is covered in this article due to the absence of a student reporter at the scene. </span></i></p> 185<p> </p> 186<p><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Furthermore, Farahnaaz Qaderi, the Advocate staffer at the scene, was verbally harassed during this protest by Pastor Rusfeldt for debunking his comments against the acceptability of abuse towards women in Islam. Pastor Rusfeldt was recorded saying to Farahnaaz Qaderi, âAre you Muslim? You know why you say itâs not true if youâre Muslim âcause your man wouldâve [hit] you in the face if you respond.â </span></i></p> 187<p> </p> 188<p><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sWSiag8J1FPVf-CaoyupYjVgWgnLWuO0/view?usp=sharing"><span style="font-weight: 400;" data-rich-links="{"fple-t":"IMG_3688 2.mp4","fple-u":"https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sWSiag8J1FPVf-CaoyupYjVgWgnLWuO0/view?usp=sharing","fple-mt":"video/mp4","type":"first-party-link"}">IMG_3688 2.mp4</span></a></p> 189<p><br style="font-weight: 400;" /><br style="font-weight: 400;" /></p> 190]]></content:encoded> 191 192 <wfw:commentRss>https://mcadvocate.com/19967/news/carousel/key-of-david-christian-center-protest-recap-and-qa/feed/</wfw:commentRss> 193 <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> 194 195 196 </item> 197 <item> 198 <title>Hail Mary Review</title> 199 <link>https://mcadvocate.com/19964/news/carousel/hail-mary-review/</link> 200 <comments>https://mcadvocate.com/19964/news/carousel/hail-mary-review/#respond</comments> 201 202 <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Ben Goldman]]></dc:creator> 203 <pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 14:31:44 +0000</pubDate> 204 <category><![CDATA[Carousel]]></category> 205 <category><![CDATA[Entertainment]]></category> 206 <category><![CDATA[Review Page]]></category> 207 <guid isPermaLink="false">https://mcadvocate.com/?p=19964</guid> 208 209 <description><![CDATA[Welcome to my new series called Quickies. Today is a double feature review of two movies from 2026: Hoppers and Project Hail Mary!   Hoppers Plot: Mabel Tanaka loves animals, so when her science team experiments on animals, she puts her brain into an artificial beaver. The mayor wants to tear the environment apart, so Mabel...]]></description> 210 <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span data-contrast="auto">Welcome to my new series called </span><i><span data-contrast="auto">Quickies</span></i><span data-contrast="auto">. Today is a double feature review of two movies from 2026: </span><i><span data-contrast="auto">Hoppers</span></i><span data-contrast="auto"> and </span><i><span data-contrast="auto">Project Hail Mary</span></i><span data-contrast="auto">!</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p> 211<p> </p> 212<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">Hoppers Plot: </span></b><span data-contrast="auto">Mabel Tanaka loves animals, so when her science team experiments on animals, she puts her brain into an artificial beaver. The mayor wants to tear the environment apart, so Mabel uses this opportunity to communicate with animals and help them fight back.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p> 213<p> </p> 214<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">Hail Mary Plot: </span></b><span data-contrast="auto">Science teacher Ryland Grace, played by Ryan Gosling, wakes up on a ship with his teammates dead. He does not want to do the project, but the world is in danger from the Astrophage, so he does not have a choice. He also makes a new friend named Rocky, a rock-themed alien whose planet was destroyed by the Astrophage.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p> 215<p> </p> 216<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">Review: </span></b><span data-contrast="auto">While </span><i><span data-contrast="auto">Hoppers</span></i><span data-contrast="auto"> was decently good, </span><i><span data-contrast="auto">Hail Mary</span></i><span data-contrast="auto"> was the best movie of 2026!</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p> 217<p> </p> 218<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">Hoppers Review: </span></b><span data-contrast="auto">The concept was good. Mabel is a likable protagonist, and her passion for animals is why she has a grudge against the human antagonist, Jerry. Titus was a decent antagonist, as his mom was killed, and he was originally a caterpillar transformed into a butterfly. James Franco does a solid job voicing him. Other good characters include King George, C
218onner, and Diane. The human antagonist, Jerry, was very lame in this film, as all we see is him wanting to replace the environment. Anyways, the music was good, the animation was pretty solid, and the writing was okay. This was not close to </span><i><span data-contrast="auto">Inside Out 2</span></i><span data-contrast="auto">, but it was still a decent film. Quote from Siena Stronach, a friend of mine: âI donât have a favorite quote particularly, but I like the plot of working together.â 6/10</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p> 219<p> </p> 220<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">Hail Mary Review: </span></b><span data-contrast="auto">Ryan Gosling brings life to his protagonist, Ryland Grace, who was originally a science teacher before being chosen for a top-secret assignment. The alien Rocky was very cute, and he feels like a throwback to </span><i><span data-contrast="auto">E.T.</span></i><span data-contrast="auto"> The ending was also very emotional. This is one of the two-to-three-hour films that works very well, though not every movie with a two-to-three-hour runtime can be good. Some of the best long films include </span><i><span data-contrast="auto">The Lord of the Rings</span></i><span data-contrast="auto"> and </span><i><span data-contrast="auto">Avengers: Endgame</span></i><span data-contrast="auto">. Scooter Westman, an MC student from Germantown, gave the film a 9.3 out of 10 and said, âHail Mary started out a little slow, mysterious, and funny at the beginning, but as the story progresses, it becomes much more engaging. When we see Grace befriend Rocky the alien, the movie really starts to shine, bringing more heart, excitement, and emotional depth to the story.â The direction by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller is very good, and the music is very emotional. This film gets a 10/10!</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p> 221<p> </p> 222]]></content:encoded> 223 224 <wfw:commentRss>https://mcadvocate.com/19964/news/carousel/hail-mary-review/feed/</wfw:commentRss> 225 <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> 226 227 228 </item> 229 <item> 230 <title>AI Literacy</title> 231 <link>https://mcadvocate.com/19959/news/carousel/ai-literacy/</link> 232 <comments>https://mcadvocate.com/19959/news/carousel/ai-literacy/#respond</comments> 233 234 <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Ben Goldman]]></dc:creator> 235 <pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 17:26:24 +0000</pubDate> 236 <category><![CDATA[Carousel]]></category> 237 <category><![CDATA[MC in Photos]]></category> 238 <guid isPermaLink="false">https://mcadvocate.com/?p=19959</guid> 239 240 <description><![CDATA[]]></description> 241 <content:encoded><![CDATA[]]></content:encoded> 242 243 <wfw:commentRss>https://mcadvocate.com/19959/news/carousel/ai-literacy/feed/</wfw:commentRss> 244 <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> 245 246 247 </item> 248 <item> 249 <title>Mental Health Fair 2026</title> 250 <link>https://mcadvocate.com/19931/news/carousel/mental-health-fair-2026/</link> 251 <comments>https://mcadvocate.com/19931/news/carousel/mental-health-fair-2026/#respond</comments> 252 253 <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Farahnaaz Qaderi and Ben Goldman]]></dc:creator> 254 <pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 17:20:11 +0000</pubDate> 255 <category><![CDATA[Carousel]]></category> 256 <category><![CDATA[Health and Medicine]]></category> 257 <category><![CDATA[MC Events]]></category> 258 <category><![CDATA[MC in Photos]]></category> 259 <category><![CDATA[Student Life]]></category> 260 <guid isPermaLink="false">https://mcadvocate.com/?p=19931</guid> 261 262 <description><![CDATA[]]></description> 263 <content:encoded><![CDATA[]]></content:encoded> 264 265 <wfw:commentRss>https://mcadvocate.com/19931/news/carousel/mental-health-fair-2026/feed/</wfw:commentRss> 266 <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> 267 268 269 </item> 270 <item> 271 <title>Concert Review – Hirax, Savage Master, Desolus, Total Maniac, & Devilust at Metro Gallery</title> 272 <link>https://mcadvocate.com/19927/news/carousel/concert-review-hirax-savage-master-desolus-total-maniac-devilust-at-metro-gallery/</link> 273 <comments>https://mcadvocate.com/19927/news/carousel/concert-review-hirax-savage-master-desolus-total-maniac-devilust-at-metro-gallery/#respond</comments> 274 275 <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Andy Alomoto]]></dc:creator> 276 <pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 16:56:32 +0000</pubDate> 277 <category><![CDATA[Carousel]]></category> 278 <category><![CDATA[Entertainment]]></category> 279 <category><![CDATA[Music]]></category> 280 <category><![CDATA[Recent Stories]]></category> 281 <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category> 282 <guid isPermaLink="false">https://mcadvocate.com/?p=19927</guid> 283 284 <description><![CDATA[A legion of metalheads crammed into the humble Metro Gallery in Baltimore on Friday, March 27 to witness a lesson in metal mastery. 80s thrash legends Hirax made their way eastward from their native California for a nine-date mini-US tour. Joining them on the tour package are rockinâ Kentucky macabre masters Savage Master and DC...]]></description> 285 <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span data-contrast="none">A legion of metalheads crammed into the humble Metro Gallery in Baltimore on Friday, March 27 to witness a lesson in metal mastery. 80s thrash legends Hirax made their way eastward from their native California for a nine-date mini-US tour. Joining them on the tour package are rockinâ Kentucky macabre masters Savage Master and DC death/thrash heavyweights Desolus.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> 286<p><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> 287<p><span data-contrast="auto">Although many, including myself, were there to thrash along with the west coast metal warriors, it was a special and exemplary night for the local DMV scene. The newly formed metalpunk quartet Devilust opened and played their first show to the accolades of the âdenim & leatherâ crowd, showcasing that the scene is still thriving with new talented bands. Total Maniac, from Baltimore, was celebrating the release of their second record âLove Overdriveâ and DCâs Desolus are a part of the tour package and driving up fierce anticipation for their forthcoming sophomore record. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> 288<p><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> 289<p><b><span data-contrast="none">Devilust starts the mayhem!</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> 290<p><span data-contrast="auto">Devilust opened the show and did not draw back any punches. âWE ARE DEVILUSTâ the lead singer announced in his jagged voice. The feedback of the guitars enveloped the room, and they kicked into a pounding Discharge-style riff. Not even a minute into their set, and a mosh pit broke out, a stamp of approval from metalheads. They breezed through five blackened metalpunk tunes e
290choing the same rotten sentiment of the first couple Venom records, ending their set with a cover of the English trioâs legendary track âAngel Dustâ. The music sounds promising, and the band showcased a solid level of musicianship, especially for their debut gig. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> 291<p> </p> 292<p> </p> 293<p><b><span data-contrast="none">Total Maniac keeps the momentum going.</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> 294<p><span data-contrast="auto">Total Maniac assumed the stage next, and as mentioned before, were celebrating the release of their sophomore record âLove Overdriveâ that night. Sunglasses and alcoholic seltzers galore, Total Maniac turned the âlust, filth, and sleazeâ factor to eleven with aptly titled songs such as âDrinkinâ Our Way to Hellâ and âLove Overdriveâ. In an ironic twist, it was after âDrinkinâ Our Way to Hellâ in which a 12-pack of Miller Lite made its way to the stage, and the boys began distributing the drinks among themselves. As for the empty box? An audience member championed the box on their head as they ran among the others in the mosh pit. Lead singer Diamond Dustin is a âtotal maniacâ, as the band name would suggest, in the nicest way possible. His rough and unrestrained shrieks and vocals complimented the dingy back-alley blues leads of guitarists Micheal Brown and Nick Etson. While the rock nâ roll rhythm swagger was handled by bassist Ben Martin and drummer Vaughn Volkman. The entire vibe of the band was captured in a single sentence shouted by Diamond Dustin at the end of the set, âWeâre Total Maniac, **** you!â.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> 295<p><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> 296<p><span data-contrast="auto">The band provided a fun lovinâ good time for the âbeer drinkers & hell raisersâ in the audience but coming out of it none of the songs really stuck with me. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> 297<p> </p> 298<p><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> 299<p><b><span data-contrast="none">Hometown heroes âDesolusâ crushed their debut performance as a four piece.</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> 300<p><span data-contrast="auto">The venue was really starting to fill up by the time Desolus hit the stage, and pure excitement was in the air. This was another special set for many reasons. Firstly, this was their debut show on home turf as a four-piece, with former drummer Travis Stone having moved to second guitar and touring drummer Bileh Dougsiyeh now behind the kit permanently. In addition to this, the band had announced their upcoming album âDwellers of The Twilight Voidâ and released an accompanying single a couple of days prior, which was featured in the set along with other new material. Furthermore, it was the opening date of the tour they were doing with Savage Master and Hirax. Desolus never fails to get the crowd going, especially in their hometown, and this time it was no different. It is a pleasure to see their growth as musicians and performers each time I catch them live. Having seen them as a three-piece previously, the âadditionâ of Travis Stone on second guitar makes an enormous impact on their sound. The riffs are more crushing and punishing on the ear, and the sound is fuller building the hellish atmosphere they aim for, that and the crimson red stage lights (you will never see Desolus under vibrant neon lights). The new songs displayed an evolution in their songwriting, toying with more dynamics and slightly more intricate song structures. âSystem Shockâ and âFrom Man to Machineâ are Desolus classics at this point and had the crowd shouting the choruses back at them. Iâd say Desolus had a big part in my sore neck the following morning, which means they did great!</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> 301<p><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> 302<p><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":0,"335551620":0}"> </span></p> 303<p><b><span data-contrast="none">Savage Master excites the audience with a ghastly stage show and performance. </span></b><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></p> 304<p><span data-contrast="auto">Savage Master played to a nearly sold-out audience and gave them the stage show of their weirdest, most twisted, and campy horror dreams. Coffins, candelabras, chalices, chains, blood, whips, daggers and how about a band dressed in medieval executionerâs hoods and a walk-on devil mascot to round it all off. All of these are the core of a Savage Master show. Musically, Iâm not a big fan of the band; it is insanely generic traditional heavy metal that doesnât have the songwriting prowess to compensate for its lack of originality. That being said, it lends itself well as a soundtrack to the magnificent stage show they put on. Who has time to worry about hooks and song structure when lead singer Stacey Savage is holding a dagger to the guitar player’s neck? The audience appeared to love every second of it and begrudgingly I gave into tapping my toe a bit. Stacey Savage and the faceless band carry so much conviction it makes you forget about the music and more concerned with what antics theyâll pull on stage next. The heavily theatric show contrasted the more stripped-downvibe of the night nicely, and Savage Master proved themselves a dramatic force to be reckoned with. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> 305<p> </p> 306<p><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> 307<p><b><span data-contrast="none">Hiraxâs Stage Show and Performance</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></p> 308<p><span data-contrast="auto">Before Hirax reached the stage, I was a bit worried as to how they would maintain the energy level of a crowd that had been non-stop thrashing for close to four hours at that point. As soon as they kicked into their opening track âHellion Risingâ any doubt I had disappeared. My fears were wiped off the face of the earth as soon as Hirax vocalist Katon W. De Pena launched himself into the crowd. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> 309<p><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> 310<p><span data-contrast="auto">The setlist comprised about twenty songs spanning over 40 years of music, six studio albums, and countless singles and EPs. It had a healthy blend of all eras of the band and left the audience fulfilled. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> 311<p><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> 312<p><span data-contrast="auto">Throughout the hour plus set of blistering thrash, the band did not miss a single beat. 62-year-old Katon W. De Pena was belting at his best and giving a masterclass in acrobatics. The rest of the band exerted extreme technical skill keeping up with the breakneck speeds of a lot of Hirax songs.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> 313<p><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> 314<p><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> 315<p><b><span data-contrast="none">Hirax makes a lasting impression on the crowd.</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> 316<p><span data-contrast="auto">Hirax, and specifically lead singer Katon W. De Pena, has a deep appreciation for the city of Baltimore which he let the audience know multiple times during the set and after as well. Iâve been at the last two shows Hiraxhas played in the area, and it is very apparent that the feeling is mutual. The crowd goe
316s absolutely electric in the presence of the thrash heroes. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> 317<p><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> 318<p><span data-contrast="auto">The beauty of seeing Hirax live is their spontaneous nature. You never really know what youâre going to get. There is a focus on crowd interaction and crowd dynamics which influence what songs they choose to play, or in Baltimoreâs case âcreatingâ a song on the spot which is promised to be on a future Hirax release!</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> 319<p><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> 320<p><b><span data-contrast="none">Hirax appreciates their fans and put on an extremely engaging live performance.</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></p> 321<p><span data-contrast="auto">Hirax are not only tight musicians who have rocked with the best past and present, but they are the most loveable bunch of thrashers and chaotically fun live band I have seen to date. They emphasize that there is no barrier between band and audience, and they made it known multiple times throughout the night. Fist bumping the crowd any chance there was, letting fans hop on stage, and constant bursts of conversation between songs in the set. Itâs a refreshing take in a world of musicians who take themselves too seriously, sometimes lacking the talent in between. Iâll leave this review with an anecdote which captures the honorary relationship between the band and its fans. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> 322<p><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> 323<p><span data-contrast="auto">The mosh pit is in full throttle; bodies are being flung left and right, and Katon, before the next song starts, makes a declaration of war. âAnybody who wants to come up on this stage, go ahead and do that ****â he exclaimed. Hirax kicks into âThe Plagueâ and droves of thrashers begin rushing the stage, letting the audience decide their fate. The song begins its riff break, spotlighting the guitar to drive up momentum. Hirax guitar player Jeremy Perez lines himself up, starts to play, and thenâ¦silence. A fan accidentally cut the sound of the guitar while up on the stage. The audience and band were left confused for a couple seconds while they tried to figure out what happened. The fan was noticeably shaken, and venue staff were slowly approaching the stage to kick him out. It was at that moment Katon stopped the venue staff and after the songâs completion stated, âwe love that ****…you guys gotta entertain us back yâknowâ. He interacted with that fan multiple times throughout the night, reassuring him and the crowd that the band appreciates that type of energy. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> 324<p><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> 325<p><b><span data-contrast="none">Verdict</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> 326<p><span data-contrast="auto">Hirax proved themselves once again as an unstoppable force on stages everywhere and anywhere even 40 years into their career, and the DMV (DC, Maryland, Virginia) music scene had an exceptional night, pinning itself as one of the strongest local music scenes in the United States.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> 327<p><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> 328<p><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> 329]]></content:encoded> 330 331 <wfw:commentRss>https://mcadvocate.com/19927/news/carousel/concert-review-hirax-savage-master-desolus-total-maniac-devilust-at-metro-gallery/feed/</wfw:commentRss> 332 <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> 333 334 335 </item> 336 <item> 337 <title>MC’s Bookmark Donation</title> 338 <link>https://mcadvocate.com/19920/news/carousel/mcs-bookmark-donation/</link> 339 <comments>https://mcadvocate.com/19920/news/carousel/mcs-bookmark-donation/#respond</comments> 340 341 <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Angel Nyambio]]></dc:creator> 342 <pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:11:34 +0000</pubDate> 343 <category><![CDATA[Carousel]]></category> 344 <category><![CDATA[MC Events]]></category> 345 <category><![CDATA[MC in Art]]></category> 346 <category><![CDATA[Social]]></category> 347 <category><![CDATA[Student Life]]></category> 348 <guid isPermaLink="false">https://mcadvocate.com/?p=19920</guid> 349 350 <description><![CDATA[Yesterday, on Tuesday April 14th 2026, Student Life and SAB(Student Activity Board) started a book donation in the SV Atrium from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Montgomery College. The event was a week-long, starting from April 13th to April 22nd.   The first person I interviewed was a female student named Adara Echols for...]]></description> 351 <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Yesterday, on Tuesday April 14th 2026, Student Life and SAB(Student Activity Board) started a book donation in the SV Atrium from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Montgomery College. The event was a week-long, starting from April 13th to April 22nd.</p> 352<p> </p> 353<figure id="attachment_19921" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-19921" style="width: 450px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-medium wp-image-19921" src="https://mcadvocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Image-450x600.jpeg" alt="" width="450" height="600" srcset="https://mcadvocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Image-450x600.jpeg 450w, https://mcadvocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Image-900x1200.jpeg 900w, https://mcadvocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Image-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https://mcadvocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Image-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https://mcadvocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Image-225x300.jpeg 225w, https://mcadvocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Image.jpeg 1501w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 450px) 100v
353w, 450px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-19921" class="wp-caption-text">Picture of the âBookmarks Workshopâ event. (Photo Credit: Angel Nyambio)</figcaption></figure> 354<p>The first person I interviewed was a female student named Adara Echols for her thoughts on the event. Apparently, she works with kids.</p> 355<figure id="attachment_19922" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-19922" style="width: 450px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-medium wp-image-19922" src="https://mcadvocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Image-1-450x600.jpeg" alt="" width="450" height="600" srcset="https://mcadvocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Image-1-450x600.jpeg 450w, https://mcadvocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Image-1-900x1200.jpeg 900w, https://mcadvocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Image-1-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https://mcadvocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Image-1-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https://mcadvocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Image-1-225x300.jpeg 225w, https://mcadvocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Image-1.jpeg 1501w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 450px) 100v
355w, 450px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-19922" class="wp-caption-text">Picture of Adara drawing. (Photo Credit: Angel Nyambio)</figcaption></figure> 356<p>âI think itâs cute. I work with kids, and as an educator, I love to do crafts with them and help the kids. Itâs kind of a fun class, and we also encourage them to read.â – Adara Echol</p> 357<p>The book donation is about giving away books to children, specifically to the less fortunate as an effort to encourage them to read.</p> 358<figure id="attachment_19923" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-19923" style="width: 450px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-medium wp-image-19923" src="https://mcadvocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Image-2-450x600.jpeg" alt="" width="450" height="600" srcset="https://mcadvocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Image-2-450x600.jpeg 450w, https://mcadvocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Image-2-900x1200.jpeg 900w, https://mcadvocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Image-2-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https://mcadvocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Image-2-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https://mcadvocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Image-2-225x300.jpeg 225w, https://mcadvocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Image-2.jpeg 1501w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 450px) 100v
358w, 450px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-19923" class="wp-caption-text">Picture of students engaging at the workshop. (Photo Credit: Angel Nyambio)</figcaption></figure> 359<p>Witnessing the workshop, it was clear that everyone involved was as interested in doing bookmarks as the ones doing the event. I talked to someone involved in the event, David Flores about the Bookmark workshop.</p> 360<figure id="attachment_19924" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-19924" style="width: 450px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-medium wp-image-19924" src="https://mcadvocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Image-3-450x600.jpeg" alt="" width="450" height="600" srcset="https://mcadvocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Image-3-450x600.jpeg 450w, https://mcadvocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Image-3-900x1200.jpeg 900w, https://mcadvocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Image-3-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https://mcadvocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Image-3-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https://mcadvocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Image-3-225x300.jpeg 225w, https://mcadvocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Image-3.jpeg 1501w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 450px) 100v
360w, 450px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-19924" class="wp-caption-text">Picture of David smiling. (Photo Credit: Angel Nyambio)</figcaption></figure> 361<p>âThe inspiration raises awareness for literacy. We just want to give books to the kids, because we know itâs been a little drop with the incorporation of technology.â – David Flores</p> 362<p>Continuing the interview, David begins to reveal the idea behind the “Bookmarks Workshop”.</p> 363<p> </p> 364<figure id="attachment_19925" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-19925" style="width: 450px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-19925 size-medium" src="https://mcadvocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Image-4-e1777046956519-450x600.jpeg" alt="" width="450" height="600" srcset="https://mcadvocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Image-4-e1777046956519-450x600.jpeg 450w, https://mcadvocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Image-4-e1777046956519-900x1200.jpeg 900w, https://mcadvocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Image-4-e1777046956519-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https://mcadvocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Image-4-e1777046956519-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https://mcadvocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Image-4-e1777046956519-225x300.jpeg 225w, https://mcadvocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Image-4-e1777046956519.jpeg 1501w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 450px) 100v
364w, 450px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-19925" class="wp-caption-text">Picture of David smiling. (Photo Credit: Angel Nyambio)</figcaption></figure> 365<p>âUm, about a month ago, it took some time to finalize the details of the workshop. It was a group effort, so it took us some time to really kind of make a decision on what we were going to do. But then we figured nothing is better than giving bookmarks and books to kids.â – David Flores.</p> 366]]></content:encoded> 367 368 <wfw:commentRss>https://mcadvocate.com/19920/news/carousel/mcs-bookmark-donation/feed/</wfw:commentRss> 369 <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> 370 371 372 </item> 373 </channel> 374</rss>
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