The Commuter

01/04/2024

What's your favorite music? We asked some people on campus what their favorites are.

Frederick Community College is home to many people from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and tastes. And one common thread that brings them together is that they Read More

27/03/2024

FCC offers a way to help students who are food insecure.

Roughly 36% of Frederick County households are unable to afford basic necessities, according to the 2023 ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) report. As a Read More

26/03/2024

Learn to help those struggling with mental illness by taking free Mental Health First Aid classes. The next one is April 19.

Many students are going through mental health around the world, but it is even happening right here on our campus. More than 4 in 10, Read More

25/03/2024

Check out Frederick's newest basketball team!

The Flying Cows Basketball Coach Ed Corporal is confident that the team can soar to a championship in its first year as an organization. Frederick Read More

07/12/2023

Looking for holiday events in Frederick? We have you covered
https://thecommuter.org/2023/12/magical-holiday-delights-in-frederick-maryland-a-festive-guide-to-seasonal-fun/

07/12/2023

The Choral Arts Society of Frederick to perform holiday concert Friday at FCC.

https://thecommuter.org/2023/12/frederick-choir-to-perform-hometown-holidays-concert-at-fcc/

05/12/2023

Calling at FCC students and staff, get your free box of food today!

As the holidays approach, Frederick Community College finds itself in a giving mood. All FCC students and employees are invited to take a free holiday Read More

04/12/2023

Freelance writer Lisa Gregory came and talked to our journalism class today about finding stories, talking to strangers and getting a foot in the door.

04/12/2023

What's your favorite Christmas songs? One Commuter reporter has her Top Five.

There are thousands of Christmas songs out there with more and more being made all the time. There are so many Christmas songs that it Read More

03/12/2023

How did students cope this semester? We asked.

Students at Frederick Community College are coming to the end of the 2023 fall semester, so what strategies will students use to finish strong? The Read More

03/12/2023

Which was better? The book or the movie?

Editor’s note: There are spoilers in this review. The 2022 drama, mystery film, “Where the Crawdads Sing” (PG-13) is based off the book of the Read More

02/12/2023

'Five Nights at Freddy's" doesn't live up to the hype.

Five Nights at Freddy’s movie may only be enjoyable for those millennials who enjoyed the franchise as kids. The only ones who seem to be Read More

01/12/2023

Coffee and bicycles? Gravel & Grind brings the two together for a one-of-a-kind coffee shop.

Coffee is a big deal here in Frederick. There are many types of coffee shops downtown or throughout Frederick. With so many choices one can Read More

30/11/2023

Prices are getting higher. How can a student survive?

It’s difficult to truly understand what’s going on in America’s economy, and news sites and stations have started using the terms “inflation” and “recession” as Read More

29/11/2023

Looking for something to do? Gaver Farm might just have what you're looking for.

With November in full swing, and the warm weather finally blowing away, we can focus our attention on the fall season and the many fun Read More

24/11/2023

Downtown Frederick is hosting its annual Black Friday tradition today called Frosty Friday

During the winter months, it is normal to want to stay out of the cold. However, Frosty Friday by Downtown Frederick keeps you warm with Read More

24/11/2023

Event serves murder with dinner.

Looking to add a little mystery to dinner? Murder Mystery: Hollywood Homicide at Dutch’s Daughter might meet your needs. The Murder Mystery, under the Whodunnit Read More

19/11/2023

A new type of yoga raises money for charity while helping people learn to be comfortable with being themselves. The Sunday event is sold out, but there's another one in December.

The holidays are always stressful with the cooking and cleaning, buying gifts, family coming to visit and all the other preparations necessary to make the Read More

18/11/2023

A free concert this Sunday features FCC faculty,

Frederick Community College music faculty Mary Gresock, David Loy, and John Wickelgren will perform a duet recital at college’s Jack B. Kussmaul Theater on Nov. Read More

18/11/2023

Come see the lighted ships this Saturday in downtown Frederick!

https://thecommuter.org/2023/11/come-aboard-with-fredericks-sailing-through-the-winter-solstice/

08/11/2023

An interview with Chartreuse & Co. ower Sasha Crum,

Sasha Crum, owner of Chartreuse & Co., is a place that sells vintage home goods to furnish your home. As well as many authentic pieces Read More

07/11/2023

Halloween might be over, but the ghosts remain at Frederick's National Museum of Civil War Medicine.

Imagine walking into a building and feeling a sense of dread, hearing the disembodied sounds of children playing and noticing objects move with no explanation, Read More

07/11/2023

Students wonder if there's something better than Blackboard.

https://thecommuter.org/2023/10/frederick-community-college-students-unsatisfied-thoughts-on-blackboard-learn/

30/10/2023

Fall Festival at Summers Farm closes Tuesday

Every Friday and Saturday from mid-Septmber through the end of October at Summers Farm in Middletown fireworks are set off after 7:30 p.m. to celebrate Read More

27/10/2023

Do you believe in climate change? We asked some students their take .

The thought of waking up for a fresh breath of air was overwhelmed when residents of Frederick County were greeted by the scent of wildfire Read More

26/10/2023

Dual Enrollment helps high school students get a jump on their education.

Wake up at 5 a.m., drive to the gym, jump on the transit and head straight to class at Frederick Community College. While this might Read More

25/10/2023

Need a little help when it comes to food? If you work or go to FCC, there is help.

Food insecurity can affect anyone, but for the Frederick Community College student, faculty and staff, there are people willing to help. More than 34 million Read More

24/10/2023

Mental health is as important as physical health, experts say, and that's why a program allows students to get certified in Mental Health First Aid.

Frederick Community College student Jay Nedwick believes everyone should “learn a little bit more about mental health.” And that’s exactly what FCC students did last Read More

24/10/2023

Have a favorite book? See if its on the Banned Book List.

Imagine being told that you weren’t allowed to read your favorites books such as Maia Kobabe’s “Gender Queer,” “The Great Gatsby,” “Lord of the Flies,” Read More

23/10/2023

We're more than halfway through the semester, so how are some FCC students doing?

https://thecommuter.org/2023/10/frederick-community-college-students-thoughts-on-being-over-halfway-done-the-fall-semester/