Skip to Main Content
The Student News Site of Schoolcraft College

Schoolcraft Connection

The Student News Site of Schoolcraft College

Schoolcraft Connection

The Student News Site of Schoolcraft College

Schoolcraft Connection

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
SC Safe app aims to support student safety
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 students remain safe. Chief Mark Engstrom has attended many...

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,...

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...

William Ugorji proudly standing with his student of the month award.
Student Employee Spotlight: William Ugorji
Jess Michael, Editor-in-Chief • February 5, 2025

In Oct. 2023 William Ugorji, a science major and pre-nursing student, began working in Schoolcraft’s labs. His main focus for his science major is biology with the goal of either becoming a physician’s...

Homayra Adiba kneels next to her sculpture named “A Letter To My Father”. The sculpture can be found between the Health Sciences Building and the BioTech Center .
Heavy metal artists
Kayden Lumley, Staff Writer • February 4, 2025

If you have been on Schoolcraft’s campus the past few years, you may have noticed the growing number of metal sculptures gracing our grounds. However, most people do not know that these artworks were...

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...

Warner Bros.
All was well
Elizabeth Lux, Managing Editor • January 31, 2025

“Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part Two” Genre: Adventure, Fantasy, Family Released: July...

On January 29, the Five SC Comfort Companions celebrated their 1st birthday with the campus community.
It’s a Paw-ty!
January 30, 2025

  Schoolcraft's Comfort Companions – Scout, Copper, Mocha, Starla and Teddy – were all...

(Amazon Prime Video)
Corruption in capes
Noah Moore, Staff Writer • January 30, 2025

“The Boys Season One” Genre: Action-drama, Dark Comedy & Crime Fiction Released: July 16, 2019 Runtime:...

The Schoolcraft Men's Hockey team beat Michigan State 5-4 in a thriller of a game on Friday, January 31, 2025 at Mike Modano Arena in Westland, Michigan.
Ocelots split series with Michigan State
February 3, 2025

With just 0.4 left in regulation, Schoolcraft's Logan Tripp scores the game winner. The Ocelots take...

The Schoolcraft Men's Basketball team beat Jackson CC 88-56 on January 29, 2025 at Schoolcraft College. The Ocelots are 9-10 overall and 1-5 in the MCCAA Eastern Conference.
Schoolcraft get first conference win with 88-56 win over Jackson CC
January 31, 2025

    The Ocelots secured their first conference win on January 29, 2025 against...

The Schoolcraft Ocelots beat Northern Michigan University 6-2 on January 25, 2025 at Mike Modano Arena in Westland, Michigan.
Schoolcraft rides strong second period to 6-2 win over Northern Michigan
January 25, 2025

  After a thrilling 9-3 victory the night before, the Ocelots continued their dominance on...

Burn before reading
Burn before reading
Sara Mallory, Staff Writer • February 3, 2025

“This is How You Lose The Time War” By: Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone Genre: Science Fiction, LGBTQ+, Epistolary, Romance Trigger Warnings: War,...

Warner Bros.
All was well
Elizabeth Lux, Managing Editor • January 31, 2025

“Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part Two” Genre: Adventure, Fantasy, Family Released: July 15, 2011 Runtime: 2 hr 10 min Streaming on: FuboTV, Max, Amazon Prime Video, Sling TV, YouTube, Hulu, Apple TV and Google Play Movies Rating:...

(Amazon Prime Video)
Corruption in capes
Noah Moore, Staff Writer • January 30, 2025

“The Boys Season One” Genre: Action-drama, Dark Comedy & Crime Fiction Released: July 16, 2019 Runtime: 55-70 mins Streaming on: Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and Amazon Freevee  Rating: 10/10 Stars The following review contains violent...

Warner Bros.
A fearless beginning to an impassioned end
Elizabeth Lux, Managing Editor • January 24, 2025

“Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part One”  Genre: Adventure, Fantasy, Family  Released: November 19, 2010  Runtime: 2 hr 26 min  Streaming on: FuboTV, Max, Amazon Prime Video, Sling TV, YouTube, Hulu, Apple TV and Google Play Movies ...

Beating winter blues
Beating winter blues
The story behind seasonal affective disorder and how to combat it
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 of time where they feel depressed and not themselves. I have experienced that myself. For most people these changes...

(www.freepik.com)
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 academics.  As we all know, there...

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...

Freepik.com
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...

Learn about Narcan access on campus
February 6, 2025

Listen in on an interview with Schoolcraft College Police Lieutenant Matthew Mayes about Narcan access for all students,...

The Schoolcraft Men's Hockey team beat Michigan State 5-4 in a thriller of a game on Friday, January 31, 2025 at Mike Modano Arena in Westland, Michigan.
Ocelots split series with Michigan State
February 3, 2025

With just 0.4 left in regulation, Schoolcraft's Logan Tripp scores the game winner. The Ocelots take down Michigan State...

School Daze Winter Bash took place on January 28 and 29 in the Lower Waterman, Vistatech Center. Visitors could learn about clubs and organizations, campus services, local businesses and more. The event took place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
School Daze Winter Bash
January 31, 2025

  On Tuesday, January 28 and Wednesday, January 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. students, staff, faculty and community...

Ocelot Opinions | What are the essentials in your backpack?
January 31, 2025

Join us for latest episode of Ocelot Opinions where we ask our campus community,"What are the essentials in their backpacks?"