Serving with spirit and skill By Madison Ling | Campus Life Editor Photo courtesy of trzarcak.com From fixing a feast in his family kitchen to serving with and for his fellow soldiers, alumnus and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy, Derrick Davenport, set sail for success and in turn, has extended his horizons beyond […]
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Schoolcraft Connection offers forum of open expression to all By Chantele Fox & Christian Hollis | Editor-in-Chief & Managing Editor Photo by Matthew Fular, Phi Theta Kappa Omicron Iota President “Stay Connected”, the hashtag used across all social media platforms, in-print and online publications by the Schoolcraft Connection whose mission is to provide current and factual […]
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PTK celebrates achievement with “member of the month” program by Ben Bolstrum | Staff Writer From November until April, Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society is celebrating the achievements of their members through their “Member of the Month” program. Winners will be given a $150 gift card to EyeGlass World, a certificate of the accomplishment […]
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Exam-a-Rama returns to help prep students for finals By Chantele Fox | Editor-in-Chief Photo by Clarisa Russenberger | Photo Editor One of the toughest tasks during a students’ college experience is finals week and preparing for them isn’t any less difficult; but luckily, there’s a solution. Exam-a-Rama is returning to the Learning Center, offering assistance […]
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Annual Empty Bowl Luncheon, Dec. 9, to support college food pantry by Elyse Salmon| Staff Writer Get out of the cold and enjoy some warm soup for a good cause at Schoolcraft’s Empty Bowl Luncheon Dec. 9 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Wilson Room located in the VisTaTech Center. Attendees can purchase […]
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Phi Theta Kappa to host informal introduction induction by Ben Bolstrum | Staff Writer The Omicron Iota chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) is hosting an informal induction this Thursday, Dec. 5, from 6 to p.m. in the Wilson Room (W205) of the VisTaTech Center. This event is meant to serve as a low-key initiation […]
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Schoolcraft hosts gift drive to benefit local children in need by Madison Ling | Campus Life Editor Image courtesy of tampabay.com During this season of giving and holiday magic, consider joining together with some fellow Ocelots to participate in the “Share Joy” program which collects presents to benefit the homeless children residing in the Wayne […]
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Annual sale returns to campus by Ben Bolstrum | Staff Writer Photos courtest of Schoolcraft College From Dec. 2 to 6, the Student Activities Office will be hosting a poster sale in the Lower Waterman of the VisTaTech Center from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 […]
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Turkey basket giveaway underway by Madison Ling | Campus Life Editor Image courtesy Schoolcraft College During this season of thanks and Ocelot Pride, the Student Activities Office is giving away Turkey Baskets complete with trimmings to struggling students. Those receiving baskets were nominated via a filled out form by a fellow Ocelot and are being […]
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by Madison Ling | Campus Life Editor Those looking to connect with their ancestry or to learn more about a diverse culture should consider joining Schoolcraft’s Native American Club. Meetings are held in LA542 with faculty advisor and sociology professor, Karen Schaumann. Specific days and times for meetings can be accessed through flyers posted in […]
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Reality Ready speaker series to feature workshop on conflict management by Ben Bolstrum | Staff Writer Image courtesy of startrainingnetwork.com Everybody goes through conflict, especially in the workplace. How that conflict is solved is an entirely different story. Join English and Humanities professor, Helen Ditouras as she presents a workshop on “Managing Conflict in the […]
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PTK looking for volunteers for St. Leo’s Soup Kitchen by Elyse Salmon | Staff Writer Image courtesy of modelhighschool.wordpress.com With the holiday season just around the corner, what better way to give back to the community then by volunteering to a cause. Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society is hosting an opportunity for students, staff […]
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by Clarisa Russenberger | Photo Editor Schoolcraft College hosted its annual Appreciation Dinner Nov. 7 in the VisTaTech Center DiPonio Room from 5 to 8 p.m. The College holds its Appreciation Dinner every year in an effort to show its generous donor’s gratitude for all of their support throughout the year. The evening started with […]
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by Clarisa Russenberger | Photo Editor The Asian Student Association hosted its first Diwali Celebration Nov. 2 in the VisTaTech Center. Diwali, a “festival of lights” is celebrated by followers of Hindu, Sikh and Jain religions to celebrate the triumph good over evil. The Schoolcraft Diwali celebration was open to the community and people of […]
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Pageturners to hold 11th annual contest, cash prizes up for grabs by Ben Bolstrum | Staff Writer Pageturners is hosting their 11th annual Writing and Art Award contest from now until March 30. In order to participate in this event, students must select at least one Pageturners book read during the fall or winter semester […]
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by Christian Hollis | Managing Editor Over the course of five weeks, and 11,516 miles later, Schoolcraft College has been crowned National Champions in the Expresso Fall Frenzy Bike Challenge. Schoolcraft out-cycled 92 schools to claim bragging rights for the seventh annual competition and earned the prestigious Golden Spokes trophy. Alongside the trophy, the Fitness […]
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Clothing drive underway on campus by Ben Bolstrum, Staff Writer Photo courtesy of riverchristian.org From now until Dec. 20th, Schoolcraft’s Business Club is hosting a warm clothing drive in the Lower Waterman Wing of the VisTaTech Center through the Student Activities Office. Anyone willing to donate clothes is urged to do so. All donations will go […]
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Alumnus Kevin Wilson’s journey from student to boss by Madison Ling, Campus Life Editor Photos by Clarisa Russenberger, Photo Editor Since graduating in 1989, Schoolcraft Culinary Arts alumnus, Kevin Wilson, has risen to the top of the culinary food chain as an executive chef at the Graduate Hotel of Ann Arbor. It’s there that Wilson […]
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Easing insecurity one can at a time by Madison Ling, Campus Life Editor Photos by Clarisa Russenberger, Photo Editor Located in the Lower Waterman Wing on main campus and Room 256 of the Radcliff campus are the Schoolcraft Food Pantries. Created in 2011 and continuing to fill Schoolcraft students’ stomach one can at a time, […]
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by Anthony Magewick, Staff Writer Get ready for the Ghost Supper this Wednesday, in LA475 Oct. 30 from 1 to 2:20 p.m. Bring a food that was favored by a relative you knew and come on down to enjoy festivities on the day of the dead with your ancestors of old. Enjoy a special movie […]
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Annual Halloween party this Wednesday by Anthony Magewick, Staff Writer Come join the festivities and events that will shake your nerves and rock your very soul as the Student Activities Board hosts their annual Halloween Party this Wednesday, Oct. 30, from 7 to 11 p.m. in Lower Waterman, VisTaTech Center. This annual tradition was created […]
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