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The Student News Site of Schoolcraft College

Schoolcraft Connection

Elevate your College experience
Elevate your College experience
College to implement student relationship management system to better serve its students academic journey
Elvis Veliu, Correspondant • November 20, 2024

The digital age is incredibly fast-paced, and this can make managing college life feel overwhelming, whether it be keeping up with course schedules, accessing resources or getting timely academic support....

Schoolcraft Culinary Arts student, Kristal Davis, poses for a photo as a contestant on Wheel of Fortune. (Photo courtesy of Wheel of Fortune)
Culinary Arts student whips up a chance of a lifetime
Amelia Curtis, Staff Writer • November 19, 2024

Although she didn’t win the million dollars, it was a million-dollar experience according to Culinary Arts student Kristal Davis, who had a...

A rendering of the future Nino Salvaggio International Marketplace that will be built in the North Parking Lot on campus. (photo courtesy of Schoolcraft College)
A groundbreaking collaboration
Alexander Dyga, Staff Writer • November 18, 2024

Construction is set to begin soon for an expansion of Nino Salvaggio International Marketplace on Schoolcraft College’s campus. The local premium...

Vera Lone proudly poses with her WorldSkills medals. Lone took 5th place. Photo courtesy of WorldSkillsUSA
Vera Lone perseveres and overcomes
Jess Micheal, Editor-in-Chief • October 18, 2024

Schoolcraft has made it across the globe to Lyon, France for the WorldSkills competition. In our Schoolcraft kitchen, culinary legend Novirah...

Student Employee Spotlight: Yolanda Edwards
Student Employee Spotlight: Yolanda Edwards
Amelia Curtis, Staff Writer • December 20, 2024

Schoolcrafts’ November student employee of the month is Yolanda Edwards. Her role is working in the Schoolcraft industrial kitchen as a prep cook and culinary operations, located in the Vistatech Center....

Patrons purchasing ceramic items at the Empty Bowl Luncheon. This years event is set for Dec. 5. (Photo courtesy of Schoolcraft College)
Hands in clay, hearts in giving
Jess Michael, Editor-in-Chief • November 22, 2024

The Empty Bowl Luncheon will be held in the Wilson Room, outside Henry’s Café, Thursday, Dec. 5, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. All proceeds will benefit Schoolcraft’s food pantry.  In the fall semester...

Students Abel Thompson (back) and Zephyr Umahag (front)look through clothing rack at local thrift store.
Combining fashion and sustainability
Michelle Torres, Staff Writer • November 21, 2024

The Sustainable Fashion Club is one of the new opportunities the Schoolcraft campus offers to students who want to make an impact within the community.  The club provides a platform for students to...

Student Employee Spotlight: Farah Nairoukh
Student Employee Spotlight: Farah Nairoukh
Amelia Curtis, Staff Writer • November 19, 2024

Schoolcrafts’ October Student Employee of the Month is Farah Nairoukh. Her role is working in the Admissions Center as a student assistant, located in the McDowell Center. Her department handles...

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Open heart, open mind
Jess Michael, Editor-in-Chief • December 2, 2024

I never thought that when I came to Schoolcraft in the Fall of 2023, I would be learning much more than...

Schoolcraft Men’s Basketball Head Coach EJ Haralson talks to his player during a time out. Haralson is entering his third year as head coach and focuses on instilling confidence within his players. (Photo Courtesy of Schoolcraft College)
Leadership and vision
Shin Nakamura, Sports Editor • November 29, 2024

The success of every great team has a greater leader. Former New England Patriots Coach Bill Belicheck...

Connection companions
Connection companions
Connection Editorial Staff November 28, 2024

From land to sea, there are plenty of pets that could use a loving home. Pets can make wonderful additions...

Shorthanded Ocelots beat Mott Community College 96-37 on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at Schoolcraft College.
A shorthanded Schoolcraft cruises to 2-0 record in MCCAA play
January 17, 2025

    Following a win at Macomb, the Ocelots looked to move to 2-0 in MCCAA play,...

Schoolcraft Men's Basketball falls short and loses to Mott Community College 66-70 on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at Schoolcraft College.
Ocelots give up halftime lead in loss to Bears
January 17, 2025

  The Ocelots began their home 2025 MCCAA slate by playing host to the newly ranked...

The Ocelots take game two of the home-and-home series against Oakland University, 7-0 at Mike Modano Arena in Westland, Michigan.
SC shutouts Oakland University, 7-0
December 9, 2024

        Schoolcraft College 7, Oakland University 0 The Ocelots...

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Wizarding secrets rise from the grave
Unstable quests take foot as the wizarding war rages on
Elizabeth Lux, Managing Editor • January 17, 2025

“Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince”  Genre: Adventure, Fantasy, Family  Released: July 15, 2009  Runtime: 2 hr 33 min  Streaming on:...

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History’s darkest wizarding war begins
Elizabeth Lux, Managing Editor • January 10, 2025

“Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix” Genre: Adventure, Family, Fantasy Released: July 11, 2007 Runtime: 2 hr 18 min Streaming on: Max, Peacock, Amazon Prime Video, Sling TV, YouTube, Google Play Movies, and Apple TV  Rating: 10/10 Stars  Cast...

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Triwizard tournament torment
Elizabeth Lux, Managing Editor • January 7, 2025

“Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” Genre: Adventure, Family, Fantasy Released: November 18, 2005 Runtime: 2 hr 37 min Streaming on: fuboTV, Max, Peacock, Amazon Prime Video, Sling TV, YouTube, Hulu, Google Play Movies, Apple TV  Rating:...

A gritty fairytale
A gritty fairytale
Noah Moore, Staff Writer • November 27, 2024

“The Wolf Among Us” Initial release date: October 11, 2013 Platforms: PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4 & 5 Mode: Singleplayer, Choose Your Adventure, Story Rich & Point and Click Genres: Horror, Detective & Indie Rating: 9 out of 10 “The...

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Open heart, open mind
What are the processes international students go through?
Jess Michael, Editor-in-Chief • December 2, 2024

I never thought that when I came to Schoolcraft in the Fall of 2023, I would be learning much more than academics.  As we all know, there are hundreds of international students on Schoolcraft’s campus; we are classmates, colleagues and genuine friends....

Connection companions
Connection companions
Connection Editorial Staff November 28, 2024

From land to sea, there are plenty of pets that could use a loving home. Pets can make wonderful additions to any family, contributing unconditional...

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Is A.I the future of photography?
Alexis Morris, Photo Editor • October 31, 2024

A few decades back who would have thought that there would be self-driving cars like Tesla, robots like Roomba that help vacuum the floors of...

The Collective Pen: Supreme spooky season sips
The Collective Pen: Supreme spooky season sips
Connection Editorial Staff October 23, 2024

The entrancing warming of nature’s colors, graceful falling leaves and welcoming fall breeze signal the time to indulge in the coziness of...

Shorthanded Ocelots beat Mott Community College 96-37 on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at Schoolcraft College.
A shorthanded Schoolcraft cruises to 2-0 record in MCCAA play
January 17, 2025

    Following a win at Macomb, the Ocelots looked to move to 2-0 in MCCAA play, hosting the Bears...

Schoolcraft Men's Basketball falls short and loses to Mott Community College 66-70 on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at Schoolcraft College.
Ocelots give up halftime lead in loss to Bears
January 17, 2025

  The Ocelots began their home 2025 MCCAA slate by playing host to the newly ranked Mott Bears. The...

Otaku U Junior Year took place on Saturday, December 7, 2024 in the Vistatech Center at Schoocraft College. This was an all ages Anime Convention featuring vendors, panels, voice actors meet-and-greets, games and more! Over 600 people attended the conference which took place from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Otaku U Junior Year
December 15, 2024

  Otaku U Junior Year took place on Saturday, December 7, 2024 in the Vistatech Center at Schoocraft College....

The Ocelots take game two of the home-and-home series against Oakland University, 7-0 at Mike Modano Arena in Westland, Michigan.
SC shutouts Oakland University, 7-0
December 9, 2024

        Schoolcraft College 7, Oakland University 0 The Ocelots struck early with...