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The Student News Site of Schoolcraft College

Schoolcraft Connection

The Student News Site of Schoolcraft College

Schoolcraft Connection

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A relentless fight for liberation
Resilient women whose legacies will preserve through time
Michelle Torres, Staff Writer • April 30, 2024

From revolutions to everyday societal functions, women have served as some of the most instrumental figures during important moments throughout history. As activists, writers, artists, journalists, leaders,...

(left to right) Madison Grieb, Nick Yamine and Luis Xhemollari are the 2024 Pythagorean Prize award winners. (photo courtesy of Schoolcraft College)
Achieving greatness
Caitlin Cherry, Campus Life Editor • April 17, 2024

The challenge to excel is what students Nicholaas Yamine, Luis Xhemollari and Madison Grieb have achieved this past year. All three were awarded...

Schoolcraft College recently received $1.2 million in State funding to help expand it’s dual enrollment program. Special thanks to Senator Cavanagh, Rep. Pohutsky and Senator Polehanki.
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Expanding access to higher education
Kathryn Wenske, Editor-in-Chief • March 25, 2024

As many of us are aware, college is expensive. It can be pricey not only for anyone ages 18 and over but also for those who are still attending...

Cast and crew members pose for a group photo after shooting some scenes inside the Schoolcraft Culinary Arts kitchen for Detroit: The City of Chefs documentary. (Photo courtesy of Schoolcraft College)
Documenting history
Kathryn Wenske, Editor-in-Chief • March 18, 2024

Humans have recorded history in various ways throughout the years. From cave paintings, written documents starting with the Egyptians, to now...

Skateboards do the talking
Skateboards do the talking
Beauty upon an unexpected surface captured through Art Club's Exhibition
Jess Micheal, Editor-in-Chief • July 2, 2024

  A tradition that started at the Art Institute by art professors Stefanie and Cynthia Sarris, now gracing the Schoolcraft Forum building for the past two years. Students such as Caitlyn Cherry,...

Geology Professor Samer Hariri poses for a photo with attendees at the conclusion of the Optical World of Minerals workshop on March 14, 2024 from 6-7 p.m. in the Forum Building.
Wondrous and curious
Kathryn Wenske, Editor-in-Chief • May 15, 2024

Starting in elementary school, we are exposed to the foundations of geology. We play and hunt for cool rocks, as well as learn about the endless cycles that occur on earth and outside of our planet that...

Kathryn Wenske was awarded the 2024 Student Employee of the Year honors on March 22, 2024.
Striving for success
Caitlin Cherry, Campus Life Editor • May 1, 2024

Being a college student on its own can be challenging, but balancing working as a tutor, mentoring, teaching, student ambassador, honor society member, club supporter and Editor-in-Chief of the award...

The Schoolcraft Greenhouse is located adjacent to the Forum Building.
Greet the greenery
Caitlin Cherry, Campus Life Editor • April 29, 2024

Perhaps you pass it by on your way to class, on your way to work, or just while on a walk around campus, and you notice green leaves through the windows of a small building right next to the forum. While...

The Schoolcraft Ocelots played host to the Hawks from Henry Ford College in an MCCAA Eastern Division doubleheader and picked up two key wins on April 29, 2024 at Mission Field in Northville, Michigan.
Ocelots plate 20 runs en route to a doubleheader sweep
April 30, 2024

  NORTHVILLE, MI – The Schoolcraft Ocelots played host to the Hawks from Henry Ford College...

The Schoolcraft Greenhouse is located adjacent to the Forum Building.
Greet the greenery
Caitlin Cherry, Campus Life Editor • April 29, 2024

Perhaps you pass it by on your way to class, on your way to work, or just while on a walk around campus,...

The Schoolcraft baseball team defeated the Skippers of St. Clair in the two game series 8-2 and 7-3 on April 19, 2024 at the Corner Ballpark in Detroit, Michigan.
Ocelots play clean ball to earn sweep against St. Clair
April 21, 2024

  DETROIT, MI – The Ocelots hosted the Skippers for the first 2 games of their weekend...

The Schoolcraft Womens Soccer team scrimmaged Northwood University in a spring game on April 26, 2024 at the Trinity Health Sports Dome on the grounds of Schoolcraft College.
Ocelot friendly vs. Northwood
May 1, 2024

  The Schoolcraft Women's Soccer team gathered for an offseason friendly against Northwood...

The Schoolcraft Ocelots played host to the Hawks from Henry Ford College in an MCCAA Eastern Division doubleheader and picked up two key wins on April 29, 2024 at Mission Field in Northville, Michigan.
Ocelots plate 20 runs en route to a doubleheader sweep
April 30, 2024

  NORTHVILLE, MI – The Schoolcraft Ocelots played host to the Hawks from Henry Ford College...

The Schoolcraft baseball team defeated the Skippers of St. Clair in the two game series 8-2 and 7-3 on April 19, 2024 at the Corner Ballpark in Detroit, Michigan.
Ocelots play clean ball to earn sweep against St. Clair
April 21, 2024

  DETROIT, MI – The Ocelots hosted the Skippers for the first 2 games of their weekend...

The power of love
The power of love
Magical typewriters, old gods, enemies to lovers, OH MY!
Jess Michael, Editor-in-Chief • July 2, 2024

Divine Rivals Author: Rebecca Ross Genre: YA historical fantasy Published: April 4, 2023 Available on: Kindle UL (For only book one), Audible, Libby,...

I solemnly swear that I am up to no good
I solemnly swear that I am up to no good
Elizabeth Lux, Arts and Entertainment Editor • May 23, 2024

“Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban”  Genre: Adventure, Fantasy, Family  Released: June 4, 2004  Runtime: 2 hr 19 min  Streaming on: fuboTV, Max, Peacock, Amazon Prime Video, Sling TV, YouTube, Hulu, and Google Play Movies  Rating:...

Dial the number or meet the killer
Dial the number or meet the killer
Noah Moore, Staff Writer • May 1, 2024

“Killer Frequency” Initial release date: June 1, 2023 Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One and Series S|X & PC Mode: Singleplayer, First Person Genres: Horror adventure game, Simulation game, Puzzle game Rating: 9.5 out of...

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The chamber has been opened...
Elizabeth Lux, Arts and Entertainment Editor • April 17, 2024

“Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets” Genre: Adventure, Fantasy, Family Released: November 14, 2002 Runtime: 2 hr 41 min Streaming on: fuboTV, Max, Peacock, Amazon Prime Video, YouTube, Hulu, Apple TV and Google Play Movies Rating:...

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Schoolcraft Skateboard Exhibition
David Byun June 6, 2024

Dear Schoolcraft Connection, I attended the skateboard exhibition at Schoolcraft College today at 1 PM. The poster showed the place and time, with the event starting at 12 PM. I arrived around 12:30 PM. The exhibition prepared some snacks...

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Parting is such sweet sorrow
Kathryn Wenske, Editor-in-Chief • April 4, 2024

Growing up and spending my whole life as a dancer, there was nothing more rewarding than the final bow of the performance. That moment was filled...

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Creating leaders one student at a time
Madisyn Brooks, Multimedia Staff • April 3, 2024

Leadership is something that no organization can function properly without, but what makes Schoolcraft College so special is that it provides...

The Schoolcraft Connection 2023-24 Editorial Staff
A jungle of a house
Connection Editor Staff April 2, 2024

Associated with creating a calm ambiance and arguably an indicator of personality, house plants make your house feel more like a home. As...

The Schoolcraft Womens Soccer team scrimmaged Northwood University in a spring game on April 26, 2024 at the Trinity Health Sports Dome on the grounds of Schoolcraft College.
Ocelot friendly vs. Northwood
May 1, 2024

  The Schoolcraft Women's Soccer team gathered for an offseason friendly against Northwood University on Friday,...

The Schoolcraft Ocelots played host to the Hawks from Henry Ford College in an MCCAA Eastern Division doubleheader and picked up two key wins on April 29, 2024 at Mission Field in Northville, Michigan.
Ocelots plate 20 runs en route to a doubleheader sweep
April 30, 2024

  NORTHVILLE, MI – The Schoolcraft Ocelots played host to the Hawks from Henry Ford College in an MCCAA Eastern...

The Schoolcraft baseball team defeated the Skippers of St. Clair in the two game series 8-2 and 7-3 on April 19, 2024 at the Corner Ballpark in Detroit, Michigan.
Ocelots play clean ball to earn sweep against St. Clair
April 21, 2024

  DETROIT, MI – The Ocelots hosted the Skippers for the first 2 games of their weekend series. Game...

The Schoolcraft Ocelots baseball team split the doubleheader against the Macomb Monarchs. The Ocelots took game one 4-3, but lost 15-5 in the game two on April 13, 2024 at the Corner Ballpark in Detroit, Michigan.
Ocelots and Monarchs split double header
April 15, 2024

  DETROIT, MI – It was back to MCCAA play for the Ocelots as they were faced up against the Monarchs from Macomb...