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(Left to Right) Students Paul Novak, Brandon Fillenworth, Professor Gerry Lickey and Willlie Simmons discussing the switch battery building.
Revving up change
Schoolcraft powers up with new electric vehicle program
Jess Michael, Editor-in-Chief • March 24, 2025

Schoolcraft is always discovering new ways to provide new and innovative curriculum for the future, and electric vehicle engineering is not going to be left behind. Through many partnerships with industries...

Phi Theta Kappa president Elvis Veliu is the 2025 campus compact student leadership award reciepient. Veliu is one of six students nationally honored with this award.
Not compact on impact
Jess Michael, Editor-in-Chief • February 17, 2025

Elvis Veliu wasn’t expecting to even be considered for the 2025 Campus Compact Student Leadership Award when Phi Theta Kappa Omicron Iota Advisor...

Schoolcraft College Police Lieutenant Matthew Mayes (center) explains the SC Safe app to students. The newly launched app aims to support
student safety.
Safety first
Jess Michael, Editor-in-Chief • January 28, 2025

Since the start of Dr. Glenn Cerny’s presidency in 2020, he and the Schoolcraft College Police Department have worked endlessly to make sure...

Elevate your College experience
Elevate your College experience
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,...

The Schoolcraft  Theatre Department presents CLARKSTON by Samuel D. Hunter and Directed by Michael Alan Herman.  Performance dates are held April 4, 5, 11 and 12. April 6 is a matinee in the James R. Hartman Theatre inside the Liberal Arts Building.
“Clarkston” takes the stage
Schoolcraft puts on a talented production featuring an unconventional modern love story
Stephanie Polys, Staff Writer • April 10, 2025

Schoolcraft College Theatre Department presents “Clarkston” April 4, 5, 11 and 12  at 7:30 p.m. April 6  2 p.m. (Matinee) James R. Hartman Theatre inside the Liberal Arts Building Tickets: https://schoolcraft-college.ticketleap.com/clarkston/ Adults...

Graphic by Andrew Husken
Creating Solidarity
Michelle Torres, Staff Writer • March 26, 2025

As the year drags on, there have been many anxieties about the current socio-economic climate in the country. Some communities have been hit harder than others, but it is during times of fear and crisis...

Communication Professor Christina Stansell- Weaver makes her COMA 103 class fun and engaging.
Speech, STEAM and students
Stephanie Polys, Staff Writer • March 25, 2025

Throughout her career, Professor Christina Stansell-Weaver has meaningfully reached her students, sparking confidence in public speaking and essential communications skills. With extensive teaching experience...

Members of the Albanian Club gather for a group photo at Albanian Culture Night in 2024. (Photo courtesy of the Albanian Club)
Welcome to Albania!
Jess Michael, Editor-in-Chief • February 20, 2025

After attending the Multicultural fair on campus in 2024, student Elmedina Zekaj felt there was a need to share her Albanian culture on campus. Zekaj is a proud Albanian and this is shared amongst her...

The 20th Annual Multicultural Fair took place on Thursday, March 27, 2025 inside the DiPonio Room of the Vistatech Center. Attendees could take a trip around the world by visiting cultural booths, eat some tru ethnic food and listen to musical performances from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Celebrating 20 Years of culture, community and connection
March 31, 2025

  On Thursday, March 27 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. visitors experienced a vibrant celebration of...

Graphic by Andrew Husken
Out of the mist
Sarah Mallory, Staff Writer • March 31, 2025

“Mistborn” Genre: High fantasy, Romance Available in: Paperback, eBook, Google Play Books and Audiobook Published:...

Photo courtesy of Marvel
A superpowered showdown or just another hero brawler
Noah Moore, Staff Writer • March 28, 2025

“MARVEL RIVALS” Initial release date: December 6, 2024 Platforms: Windows, PlayStation 5 &...

The Ocelots hosted Lansing Community College for a doubleheader on Saturday, March 15, 2025. Despite the efforts, Schoolcraft dropped both games, (16-10 and 8-2) to Lansing at the Old Ball Park in Detroit, Michigan.
Ocelots drop two against Lansing
March 17, 2025

  Lansing Community College outpaces Schoolcraft in high-scoring battle Lansing Community...

Schoolcraft beat Calvin College 7-4 on Saturday, February 22 at Mike Modano Arena in Westland Michigan. This was the final game of the season for the Ocelots. The team ended he season 22-6 overall.
Ocelots close out season with 7-4 win over Calvin College
February 24, 2025

  Schoolcraft capped off their season in style with a 7-4 victory over Calvin College on Saturday,...

The Ocelots lost to Calvin College 6-3 at the Eagles Ice Center in Grand Rapids, Michigan on Friday, February 21, 2025.
Not so grand
February 22, 2025

  The Schoolcraft Men's Hockey travelled west to Grand Rapids to face Calvin College in game...

Amazon Originals
A superhero deconstruction at its bloodiest and boldest in a season like no other
The Boys Season 3: A bloody brilliant satire that pulls no punches
Noah Moore, Staff Writer • April 9, 2025

“The Boys Season Three” Genre: Action-drama, Dark Comedy & Crime Fiction Released: June 3, 2022 Runtime: 55-70 mins Streaming on: Amazon...

The Used performs their 25th Anniversary Tour stop at the Fillmore Detroit on April 3, 5 and 6.
Three nights per city, 1 album per night
Mia Finley, Photo Editor • April 7, 2025

The iconic rock band “The Used” is celebrating its 25th anniversary and what better way to kick off this milestone tour than a stop in the Motor City. This highly anticipated tour featured three-night performances at The Fillmore Detroit on...

Graphic by Andrew Husken
Out of the mist
Sarah Mallory, Staff Writer • March 31, 2025

“Mistborn” Genre: High fantasy, Romance Available in: Paperback, eBook, Google Play Books and Audiobook Published: July 17, 2006 Trigger Warnings: War, abuse, genocide, gore, murder, prostitution, rape (mentioned), slavery, torture Rating:...

Photo courtesy of Marvel
A superpowered showdown or just another hero brawler
Noah Moore, Staff Writer • March 28, 2025

“MARVEL RIVALS” Initial release date: December 6, 2024 Platforms: Windows, PlayStation 5 & Xbox Series X/S Mode: Singleplayer, Third Person & Survival Genres: PvP, Competitive, Multiplayer & Hero Shooter Rating: 9 out of 10  If...

Beauty in a goodbye
Beauty in a goodbye
Jess Michael, Editor-in-Chief • April 2, 2025

I remember the first time I walked through the Liberal Arts doors to wander to my first class. To many this is just a simple transition since many students are freshly graduated from high school. However, for a 34 year old mother of three, this was quite...

The Collective Pen: Thank you
The Collective Pen: Thank you
Connection Editorial Staff April 1, 2025

We all hope that throughout our time on this earth we will find what inspires us. Muses are what fills our hearts with hope and sparks the creativity...

Pranked for the Prize
Pranked for the Prize
Izabella Allie, Content Manager • February 25, 2025

Mornings are rough, especially the ones that require chauffeuring a middle schooler before sunrise. However, on the April 5, 2024 aka Opening...

Beating winter blues
Beating winter blues
Sarah Mallory, Staff Writer • February 6, 2025

We are in the depths of winter where loneliness and depression rates increase drastically. It is normal for many people to go through periods...

The Schoolcraft Business Club presented "Vision to Venture" a pitch competition on Friday, April 4, 2025 inside the Kehrl Auditorium. This event focused on student entrepreneurs who wanted to showcase their business ideas to a panel of judges to compete for prizes up to $1000.
From Vision to Venture
April 7, 2025

  Schoolcraft Business Club hosted a "Shark Tank" competition for student entrepreneurs called "Venture to Vision"...

The Used performs their 25th Anniversary Tour stop at the Fillmore Detroit on April 3, 5 and 6.
Three nights per city, 1 album per night
Mia Finley, Photo Editor • April 7, 2025

The iconic rock band “The Used” is celebrating its 25th anniversary and what better way to kick off this milestone...

Schoolcraft's Pride Team presented a "Plants and Pride" event for the Schoolcraft community on April 3, 2025 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Liberal Arts Building. This event was to celebrate spring where attendees could drop-in and decorate a terracotta pot and pick a plant all while learning about queer history and symbolism behind various plants.
Plants and Pride
April 4, 2025

  Schoolcraft's Pride Team presented a "Plants and Pride" event for the Schoolcraft community on April 3, 2025...

The Bayberry String Quartet performs as a part of the Wednesday Classical Concerts series on April 2, 2025 in the Kerhl Auditorium of the Vistatech Center.
Bayberry String Quartet
April 4, 2025

  The Bayberry String Quartet performs as a part of the Wednesday Classical Concerts series on April 2, 2025...