The Current Online

by Lavette Wilder

Call me cynical, but I’ve become convinced that World War III could break out, and the country would be too busy watching “Dancing with the Stars” to know it happened. Or Sunday Night Football. Or “NCIS.” Don’t believe me? All three ranked higher in the Nielsen ratings earlier this month than “60 minutes”, the highest rated news program on broadcast television.

Ok, yes, I’m exaggerating and, in fairness, I have no soapbox to stand on here. Quite frankly, it’s shocking that the ESPN logo is not burned into my television set. [...]

by Liz Harmon

The crosswalks in front of MCC-Longview, Kessler Drive and Fascination Drive at Longview Road, are causing some worry for students at MCC-Longview.

“It’s never been a huge problem, but it could be safer in between classes when there is more traffic,” said student Josh Zans. [...]

by Alex Greenlee

You’re standing by the water fishing with a top water plug. The Sun has just dropped beneath the horizon and the Earth is cooling off. Popping the lure several times, a “KABOOM” splashes the water.

Setting the hook to the right, you fiercely start to reel in. A succulent tug and tremendous weight appears on the end of the line. You know this is a big largemouth bass. He goes left, then right and you finally gain control of the fight. You see him flash close to the bank and say, “I cannot lose this fish!” You finally get him on the bank and it is a four-and-a-half-pound bass.

This is the exact feeling I had about a week ago. [...]

by Alex Greenlee

It is ten minutes until class and the anxiety hits. Pulling into the parking lot, it is apparent. There are no parking spaces. Anxiety worsens and a decision must be made: Wait for a student to leave campus or park far away.

These are the problems faced by MCC-Longview students on a day-to-day basis. [...]