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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A young man’s journey to the United States and learning seven languages by Clarisa Russenberger, Photo Editor Graphic by Clarisa Russenberger, Photo Editor “It was more than a dream, to go somewhere better for my life,” said Software Engineering student. “I never thought [immigrating] to the U.S. was possible for me.” Born in Kabul, Afghanistan, […]
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Schoolcraft advances to Fall Frenzy finals by Christian Hollis, Managing Editor Photos by Clarisa Russenberger, Photo Editor After knocking out SUNY Canton University by just over 710 miles, Schoolcraft has made it to the finals of the 2019 Expresso Fall Frenzy. Over the past four weeks, Ocelot riders have gone against 32 universities and community […]
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Culinary alumnus chef Lena Sareini excelling in Detroit by Campus Life Editor, Madison Ling Since graduating from Schoolcraft’s culinary program in 2013, chef Lena Sareini, has cranked up the heat in the industry. The alumnus was given a Chef’s greatest honor in 2018 when named a semi-finalist for the James Beard “Rising Star” and the […]
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by Ben Bolstrum, Staff Writer Image courtesy of pitchero.com This Thursday, Oct. 17, the Student Activities Board (SAB) is hosting “Spooky Cup Pong” in the Lower Waterman, VisTaTech Center from 4 to 6 p.m. This event, is open to students, staff and faculty. The rules are simple: Cups are arranged on a table, in a […]
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If you could be in any horror movie, which would it be and why? by De’Ernest Johnson, Advertising Manager and Armando Saucedo, Videographer Asia Catching Major: Culinary Arts “I would be in Scary Movie 5, 13 Candles and Chucky, all because it would be easy to kill the killer.” Curtis Tamlin Jr. Major: Business Management […]
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by Clarisa Russenberger, Photo Editor Students, staff, faculty and community members gathered to celebrate the Hindu festival Navarati Garba on October 4th from 7 p.m. to midnight in the VisTaTech Center. In an evening filled with food, dance and music, Navarati Garba is a 9-day fall celebration that honors Goddess Durga, who symbolizes power and […]
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Phi Theta Kappa scholars and their campus mission by Madison Ling, Campus Life Editor Photo courtesy of Matthew Fular, Phi Theta Kappa President Established in 1966, Phi Theta Kappa was created to honor high achieving students enrolled in a 2-year college. Since its birth, the organization has grown into a team of service-oriented leaders that […]
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Dean’s List 2019 In the Fall and Winter semesters students are recognized for high academic achievement by naming them to the Dean’s List. The minimum requirements for fall or winter semester are: • Full-time students with a semester grade-point average of 3.5 or higher. • Part-time students who, after completing a total of 12, 24, […]
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JC Penny offering exclusive deals to Schoolcraft this Sunday By Elyse Salmon, Staff Writer On Sunday, Oct. 6, from 5-8 p.m., the JC Penny in Canton will be hosting a “Suit Up” private shopping event where Schoolcraft students, alumni, faculty and staff can enjoy deep discounts on career apparel and accessories. Attendees can receive up […]
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By Elyse Salmon, Staff Writer Photo courtesy of Schoolcraft College The Schoolcraft Men’s Ice Hockey Team will be hosting its third annual Golf Outing to support the club team Oct. 20 with tee-off beginning at 8:30 a.m. at the Cattails Golf Club in South Lyon. The cost is $90 per player and includes green fees […]
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Annual blood drive returns Oct. 1 and 2 by Ben Bolstrum, Staff Writer On Oct. 1 and 2 Schoolcraft will host their annual blood drive in partnership with Versiti Blood of Michigan. The blood drive will occur on both dates from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Lower Waterman of the VisTaTech Center. “We are […]
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Student Activities Board to host relaxing picnic lunch by Ben Bolstrum, Staff Writer This Thursday, Sept. 26 from 1 to 3 p.m., The Student Activities Board (SAB) is hosting a Social Picnic for anyone looking for an opportunity to relax and decompress from the responsibilities and stress of college life as well as meet friends. Located […]
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Second annual Health and Wellness Fair returns Oct. 3 by Madison Ling, Campus Life Editor Photo courtesy of Schoolcraft College With good food habits and daily physical activity, you will be well on your way to a healthy life. Easy to say, but sometimes not so easy to do. On Oct. 3 from 10 a.m. […]
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Over 80 colleges scheduled to attend annual College Night by Chantele Fox, Editor-in-Chief A majority of Schoolcraft students often transfer to a four-year university and with the hundreds of college options, the transfer process is no easy task. Thankfully, there are community-based resources available to assist students throughout the process. On Oct. 1 from 6 […]
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Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society to hold fall orientation by Matthew Fular, Staff Writer Photo Credit: File Photo Do you have a GPA of 3.5 or higher? Do you want to be rewarded for your academic achievements with exclusive scholarships, professional development tools and benefits? Consider attending the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Omicron Iota’s fall […]
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