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Schoolcraft Connection

Guiding students toward success
Guiding students toward success
College2Career Professional Mentorship Program opens doors beyond Schoolcraft
Hari Patel, Staff Writer • October 8, 2025

In today’s world, transitioning from a college student to a working professional can be a challenging phase in the lives of many students. It is during this time that students need guidance from their...

(Left to right) Jamal Jackson, Evan Allen, Julia Huff and Kyle Anderson pose for a photo with their awards from the Detroit 48 hour Film Challenge. (Photo courtesy of Evan Allen)
Lights, camera, victory
Jess Michael, Staff Writer • September 25, 2025

In the Lower Level, Vistatech Center, not many know the office for the Film Club lives inside the Student Activities Office. Students who are...

Dr. Glenn Cerny participates in the Wish-A-Mile Bike Tour on July 25-27, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Make-A-Wish Michigan)
Cycling for a cause
Olivia Lambert, Editor-in-Chief • September 22, 2025

As the 300-mile trek spans out in front of him, Schoolcraft College President Dr. Glenn Cerny didn’t think about the distance - he thought...

Have your say
Have your say
Pili Estevez, Managing and Layout Editor • July 18, 2025

The Schoolcraft College Police Department is once again undergoing the accreditation process and needs the public's help. The department first...

Students and faculty who participated in the summer seminar “Embracing Detroit and its Environments” pose for a group photo. (Photo courtesy of Schoolcraft College).
Embracing Detroit
Summer seminar gives students opportunity to see Detroit with a new perspective
Olivia Lambert, Editor-In-Chief • October 6, 2025

While most students were relishing the last few weeks of summer, about 15 students took part in a newly created and educationally enriching summer seminar called “Embracing Detroit and its Environments.”...

Outside of teaching, Theatre professor Michael Alan Herman has many talents as a podcaster, writer, and actor.
From Livonia to Hollywood
Jessica Staniszewski, Staff Writer • October 1, 2025

Having grown up in St. Joseph, Professor Michael Alan Herman is a Schoolcraft Theatre professor. Before his arrival to Schoolcraft, Michael Herman had graduated from the University of Southern California...

September Student Employee of The Month Stephen Vafeas, holds up his certificate of recognition.
Culinary Operations student brings hard work and passion to all that he does
Jessica Staniszewski, Staff Writer • September 19, 2025

Having been an Ocelot for a year, Culinary Operations student employee Stephen Vafeas hits the ground running with every shift he takes.  “A day typically starts with my co-workers and I getting...

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
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...

Simple, Tasty, and Affordable
Simple, Tasty, and Affordable
Rachel Calhoun, Staff Writer • September 30, 2025

What better way to kick off Autumn than waking up to the smell of warm, sweet spices drifting through...

A Diamond in the Rough, or A Piece of Coal?
A Diamond in the Rough, or A Piece of Coal?
Abigail M. Jacobs, Staff Writer • September 29, 2025

“Weapons” Genre: Horror/Mystery Rated: (R) Released: August 8, 2025 Trigger Warning: Graphic...

Solid defense
Solid defense
Joao Kushino, Staff Writer • September 26, 2025

The Schoolcraft Ocelots women's volleyball team secured two important consecutive victories this week....

The Schoolcraft Women's Volleyball drops their match against Mott CC on October 1, 2025, 3-2.
Ocelots lose to Mott, 3-2
October 2, 2025

 

Solid defense
Solid defense
Joao Kushino, Staff Writer • September 26, 2025

The Schoolcraft Ocelots women's volleyball team secured two important consecutive victories this week....

Photo courtesy of Schoolcraft College
Early blitz
Joao Kushino, Staff Writer • September 25, 2025

The Schoolcraft women's soccer team needed just 12 minutes to secure a dominant 3-0 victory against Kellogg...

From Personal to Historical
From Personal to Historical
Consequences that ripple through time
Fasiha Mudassar, Staff Writer • October 3, 2025

“Buckeye” Author: Patrick Rayan Genre: historical and literary fiction Trigger Warning: wartime trauma/mild violence, grief, family tension/infidelity,...

Rachel Husken, Production Artist • October 2, 2025

Looking for something to do? Checkout what's going around town over the next few weeks in October.   Spooky Spirits October 3 7 p.m.- 10 p.m. The Detroit Zoo 8450 W 10 Mile Rd, Royal Oak, MI 48067 Tickets: $55 General | $95 VIP | $35...

Simple, Tasty, and Affordable
Simple, Tasty, and Affordable
Rachel Calhoun, Staff Writer • September 30, 2025

What better way to kick off Autumn than waking up to the smell of warm, sweet spices drifting through that bedroom door? That nostalgic aroma of apple harvest symbolizes just how colorful mornings can be. French toast, served with butter and maple syrup,...

A Diamond in the Rough, or A Piece of Coal?
A Diamond in the Rough, or A Piece of Coal?
Abigail M. Jacobs, Staff Writer • September 29, 2025

“Weapons” Genre: Horror/Mystery Rated: (R) Released: August 8, 2025 Trigger Warning: Graphic violence/ gore, self harm, drug use, explicit language, and some sexual content  Rating: 3/10  Despite having an incredibly suspenseful trailer,...

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 College Asian Student Association hosted its annual Navratri Garba on Saturday, October 4, 2025 inside the Vistatch Center at Schoolcraft College. Around 500 attended the event where they were treated to a Indian dinner catered by The Taste of India Suvai and live music.
Festive & Vibrant
October 9, 2025

  The Schoolcraft College Asian Student Association hosted its annual Navratri Garba on Saturday, October 4,...

On Wednesday, Oct. 1 students enjoyed some fall treats courtesy of the Student Activity Board. In addition students were able to sing their favorite songs via karaoke in the Lower Level, Vistatech Center.
Singing, sipping, and sweet treats
October 3, 2025

  The Student Activities Board hosted its annually Cider and Donuts Day on Wednesday, October 1, 2025 in the...

The Schoolcraft Women's Volleyball drops their match against Mott CC on October 1, 2025, 3-2.
Ocelots lose to Mott, 3-2
October 2, 2025

 

The side walk from the Forum to the Liberal Arts Building were lined with tables promoting and Student Services to the students at Ozzypalooza on Wednesday, August 27, 2025.
Ozzypalooza 2025
August 29, 2025

  Students celebrated the beginning of a new school year at the 3rd Annual Ozzy-Palooza on Wednesday, August...