Cultural Coffee Connection to be conducted via Blackboard Collaborate by Ben Bolstrum | Campus Life Editor If you are looking for a way to reconnect with your Schoolcraft community consider participating this Wednesday, May 27, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the ‘Cultural Coffee Connection’ through Blackboard Collaborate Ultra. Hosted by Learning Support Services, […]
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Alumnus recognized by Crain’s Detroit Business ‘20 in their Twenties’ by Madison Ling | Campus Life Editor Photos courtesy of York Project After it’s humble beginning in a family basement, the York Project has come into its own. The business, founded by 27-year-old Schoolcraft alumnus, Josh York, in 2012, quickly blossomed into something larger when […]
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Phi Theta Kappa finishes strong at regional convention by Matthew Fular | Staff Writer The Michigan Region of Phi Theta Kappa held their annual regional convention virtually May 15 and your Omicron Iota chapter claimed several virtual victories along the way. The Omicron Iota chapter won first place for their College Project and placed in […]
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Indie supernatural horror thriller “The Wretched” is artistically triumphant by Kevin O’Neil | A&E Editor 8/10 Horror – 1 hr. 35 min – Not rated While the usual swathe of horror flicks is oversaturated with dystopias, excessive gore and zombie apocalypses (things that are probably not very tasteful during a pandemic) brothers Drew and Brett Pierce […]
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Bradner Library adapts to campus closures by Josiah Thomas | News Editor Photo courtesy of Schoolcraft College The Bradner Library is well-equipped to the task of helping students to find their place, however far away they may be. With reference librarians to help students and faculty alike with library research, they can provide access to […]
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Risk of Rain 2 is an inordinate take on an old style By RJ Hartsoe | Staff Writer Photos courtesy of Store.steampowered.com 9/10 Platforms: Reviewed on PC Version; also available on PS4, Nintendo Switch; Xbox One Risk of Rain is a third person roguelike shooter. Every game is randomly generated and never the same; the […]
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Annual Pythagorean Prize winners announced by Madison Ling | Campus Life Editor Photos courtesy of After preparing with the utmost dedication and submitting their applications, the 2020 Pythagorean Prize winners have been announced and given a commendation for their outstanding mathematical skills. The year’s winners are first place Logan Galindo ($3000), second place Klea Hoxhallari […]
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The protests at the state capitol in Lansing, intended as a call to ease the negative economic and social impact of the stay-at-home orders, business closures and restricted personal movement and association, has been touted as a stand against government overreach and a call to return to normal. The stay-at-home order, which has been in […]
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When I think back to February, before joining the Connection, I’m overwhelmed with pride and gratitude for this newspaper and everyone associated with it. I was 18 years old, had never been employed and had a sense of fading confidence with every ‘no’ I received soon after an interview. The notion of ‘prior experience’ became […]
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I have been the Layout Editor for the Schoolcraft Connection for almost a year and a half now and part of the layout staff in general for close to two years. My time here has been pretty great. I’m starting my career off doing what I love, I get paid well, the hours are flexible […]
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For the past two years I’ve been involved on campus from being Co-President of the NAEYC Schoolcraft College Student Chapter to Vice President of the Omicron Iota Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa to giving the commencement speech last year, but nothing could have prepared me for my time with the Schoolcraft Connection. I owe so […]
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Schoolcraft College Foundation lends a hand to students by Josiah Thomas |News Editor Thanks to the generosity of the Schoolcraft Foundation, through the Greatest Needs Fund (GNF), students have received much-needed funds for both tuition assistance and scholarships to cover the cost of classroom materials. This fund has helped students receive chemistry lab kits, pay […]
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Largest RN class ever graduates by Josiah Thomas | News Editor Photo courtesy of Schoolcraft College Schoolcraft’s largest-ever graduating class of nurses — 167 in total — are headed to work in a time where they’re needed most. The World Health Organization designated 2020 as the year of the nurse and the timing couldn’t be […]
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by Josiah Thomas | News Editor Recognition for extraordinary service or academic achievement is an accomplishment for the student who earns it. This year, Schoolcraft created the Student Recognition Ceremony (SRC) to honor those students’ achievements in and out of the classroom during 2019-20 academic year. The SRC was intended to honor students who excel […]
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by Clarisa Russenberger | Managing Editor Photos courtesy of Schoolcraft College Schoolcraft’s Culinary Arts Department announced that all classes must be completed in the fall 2020 semester earlier this month. Most Schoolcraft classes were moved to distance learning due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Unfortunately, distance learning in the Culinary Arts department is simply not possible. […]
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Asian Student Association and Student Activities Office donate food to Beaumont Hospital healthcare professionals by Matthew Fular | Staff Writer Photos courtesy of Schoolcraft College On Tuesday April 28, English Department Chair and Faculty Advisor to the Asian Student Association Professor Anna Maheshwari, teamed up with Todd Stowell, the Director of Student Activities and delivered […]
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An eternal addition to the classic franchise By RJ Hartsoe | Staff Writer Image courtesy of slayersclub.net Platforms: Reviewed on PC Version; also available on Stadia, Xbox ONE and PS4; Nintendo Switch Release TBD 7/10 If you liked Doom 2016, you will love “Doom Eternal” because the makers returned to the run and gun style […]
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DOOM 64 gets an EX rerelease on the same date as DOOM Eternal by Josiah Thomas | News Editor Image courtesy of PC Edition; also available on Linux, Switch, PS4 and XBONE 6/10 Coinciding the bombastic return of the Doomslayer is a trip back to memory lane, remastered for current platforms. Originally released as a […]
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College Bookstore adapting to Coronavirus, campus closure by Josiah Thomas | News Editor Photos courtesy of Schoolcraft College Much of the campus operations has changed in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, converting to online to conduct business. The Bookstore is no exception. Due to Gov. Whitmer’s Stay Home, Stay Safe order, all 3 physical […]
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Local partners offer free munchies and slurpables for attendees by Kevin O’Neil | Arts & Entertainment Editor Images courtesy of https Facebook.com/freepfilmfest/ There is no denying times are tough right now, and many people feel as though they can’t do anything but watch everything go down from behind their windows. Regardless of what you choose […]
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By Chantele Fox | Editor-in-Chief Photo courtesy of Bridge Magazine After much anticipation by Michiganders who awaited the decision of the governor, it was announced during a briefing the morning of April 24 that Gov. Whitmer has extended the Stay Home, Stay Safe Order but with some restrictions being a little more relaxed. This new […]
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