Annual benefit hockey game raises over $3,000 Photos & Recap by Jihad Muhammad | Photo Editor The Schoolcraft Ocelots Men’s Ice Hockey team put up a good fight against the Michigan State Police Hockey Club during the fourth annual benefit hockey game, March 7 at USA Hockey Arena in Plymouth, Mich. Even though in the […]
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by Ben Bolstrum | Staff Writer Registration for spring, summer and fall 2020 semesters are now open and students are encouraged to visit WebAdvisor to view available classes. Spring classes will begin May 9; summer classes, July 6; and fall classes Aug. 31. Historically, classes must be paid for within three days of enrollment, but […]
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Campus life in wake of global disaster Photos by Jihad Muhammad | Photo Editor Just a few days after students, faculty and staff returned from Spring Break and were just getting back into the swing of things, COVID-19 started to fill the air and the state of Michigan announced its first two cases of the […]
Continue ReadingInterviews & Photos by Jihad Muhammad | Photo Editor Amya Willson Major: Early Childhood Education “I love to see all the flowers blossom.” Peyton (Right) Major: Nursing “I like to see the trees growing back with the beautiful green leaves filling in or surroundings. Also, finally seeing the sun come out more, showing signs that […]
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Compiled by Kevin O’Neil | Arts & Entertainment Editor Image courtesy of reddit.com In wake of national and local precautions due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the usual On the Prowl won’t cut it at this time. So, here are some things you can do “In the Den,” at home or online to keep yourself from […]
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Culinarian extends expertise into growing businesses by Madison Ling | Campus Life Editor Photos courtesy of Ken Damphousse Since his graduation from Schoolcraft’s Culinary Arts Program in 2008, former chef and current analyst, Ken Damphousse, has certainly made busywork of selling himself and his culinary skills to fill more than people’s famished stomachs. Similar to […]
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Schoolcraft President wins Livonia Legacy Award by Clarisa Russenberger | Managing Editor Photos courtesy of Schoolcraft College Schoolcraft President, Dr. Conway A. Jeffress, was awarded the Livonia Legacy Award Feb. 20 at the Livonia Chamber of Commerce’s annual Leadership and Awards Celebration. This prestigious award is most often given to someone who is retiring after […]
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Photo courtesy of wearetv.com Breaking News. Pandemic. Global Crisis. These ae just some of the few words that are being plastered across all social media flatforms and public media outlets surrounding the current Coronavirus Pandemic that has struck across the globe. Now, we aren’t stating that the public shouldn’t take the necessary precautions to stay […]
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by Josiah Thomas | News Editor Responding to concerns surrounding the COVID-19 outbreak, in line with recent guidelines published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Schoolcraft College (SC) has canceled all games and practices — both on and off-campus — for the rest of the spring season. This also applies to postseason […]
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Learning Center to offer remote academic services during campus closure by Madison Ling | Campus Life Editor Photos courtesy of Schoolcraft College Even in the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic, Schoolcraft College and the Learning Center continue to go the extra mile to ensure Ocelots’ academic success. This is exemplified by the remote tutoring services […]
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by Chantele Fox | Editor-in-Chief Photos by Jihad Muhammad | Photo Editor Under Executive Order No. 2020-9 and acting under the Michigan Constitution of 1963 and Michigan law, enacted by Governor Gretchen Whitmer, it was announced that all libraries within the state of Michigan are to temporarily close in order to ease the spread of […]
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Campus Life Editor | madisonling307@yahoo.com As panic threatens to consume the world and as the war against COVID-19 continues to rage on, we must ask ourselves one important philosophical question: Who is our first line of defense against this invisible enemy? Though many might disagree, our frontline is not the government officials debating about potential […]
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Photo and editorial by Clarisa Russenberger | Managing Editor clarisa.russenberger@apps.schoolcraft.edu These past weeks, my life and the life of those around the world have completely changed due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19). I know the second you read the word Coronavirus, you will have an inclination to move on to the next article, but please bear […]
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Compiled by RJ Hartsoe | Staff Writer LOCAL The Power of Christ Compels You Local Catholic churches have taken precautions against the spread of Coronavirus. One such example is Lake Catholic Church in Gross Pointe, Mich. The priest is not giving out handshakes but will give handshakes if people come to him seeking one. […]
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by Josiah Thomas | News Editor Renderings & Photos courtesy of DPAL The Men’s Baseball team has a new field to call home in 2020. The team will be playing at the Corner Ballpark, the home of the Detroit Police Athletic League (DPAL), and formerly the site of Tiger Stadium. Located at I-75 and Trumbull in […]
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by Annelisa Ginger | Staff Writer 9/10 After a long string of sequels and mediocre remakes, ‘Onward’ sticks out from Disney’s current roster as being the first original film to hit theaters in a while. The film sets classic fairy-tale fantasy creatures and characters in a modernized setting while its story follows a pair of […]
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by Clarisa Russenberger | Managing Editor Photo courtesy of Schoolcaft College Schoolcraft has joined the growing list of colleges and universities across the state and country announcing that all events, including the Spring Commencement Ceremony, are canceled through May 16 in an effort to control the spread of the Coronavirus. In a statement released by […]
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Editor-in-Chief | Sceditor@schoolcraft.edu Over the past few decades, we have seen some of the worst in humanity and some of the best. Every day we hear that someone has fallen victim to harassment, violence, inequality and bullying. The media tells us of the battle between Second Amendment rights or the many who are subjected to […]
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What students, faculty and staff need to know about SC Aware by Josiah Thomas | News Editor Missed the deadline for dropping courses? See a problem regarding student or faculty conduct? Going through a major crisis in life? These are just the tip of the iceberg of what students face each semester and filing an […]
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Math professor wins Edfinity Award by Ben Bolstrum | Staff Writer Associate Professor of Mathematics, Brad Stetson, recently won the Edfinity Award for “technology-enabled innovation in improving student access to quality learning resources.” This award recognizes an educator who has made substantial efforts to further the cause of equitable access to high-quality homework and/or course […]
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Arts & Entertainment Editor | o’neilkevin@apps.schoolcraft.com About two or so weeks ago I found myself roaming the clothing racks or Target. I found a nice sweater and some pants, though I also found something rather annoying; the gendered aspects of clothing and the result it has on the consumer. For example, in the “Men’s” and […]
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