Skilled trades and manufacturing programs move, expand at new location by Josiah Thomas | News Editor Photo by Clarisa Russenberger | Photo Editor Schoolcraft College is determined to see students succeed through education, certification and job training. One of the ways they are meeting these goals is with the best facilities possible; good facilities enhance […]
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Alka-Rocket team to compete in Orlando By Christian Hollis | Managing Editor Photo courtesy of Schoolcraft College The Alka-Rocket team at Schoolcraft College qualified to compete for $30,000 at the Kennedy Space Center in Orlando, Fla. The competition will take place Dec. 12. The Alka-Rocket team is competing against four other schools around the country […]
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Former Schoolcraft hockey player faces the battle of his life by Josiah Thomas | News Editor Photo courtesy of Schoolcraft College Just a few years ago Jacob Stanley, was your typical college student athlete playing the game he loved while attending college. He put his heart and soul into every shift and assisted his teammates […]
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Compiled by Josiah Thomas | News Editor LOCAL Zoomer entrepreneurs open shop in Twelve Oaks Mall Young businessmen Cody Wallace (21) and Noah Cannon (20) have opened up a new tea shop in the former Teavana store at Twelve Oaks Mall on 27500 Novi Road The new shop is called “Taste of Tea,” which boasts […]
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Complied by Josiah Thomas | News Editor Academic Advice from Phil De Graves Radboud University in the Netherlands offers students an opportunity to lie in a mock grave to cope with exam stress. According to a report by the Mirror, the founder of this exercise wants students to make students “appreciate their time on […]
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Veteran’s Resource Center, at your service by Josiah Thomas, News Editor Photo by Clarisa Russenberger, Photo Editor Priority registration, academic advising, course selection and finding a clear way through Veteran’s Affairs (VA). These are a few of the many options afforded to student veterans here at Schoolcraft College through its Veteran’s Resource Center (VRC). The […]
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compiled by Josiah Thomas, News Editor LOCAL Restaurant inspections across Metro Detroit Last month, county health inspectors swept across the area. Their inspections include local restaurants, churches, schools, senior living facilities and other businesses using commercial kitchen to ensure they follow food safety regulations. Results were recently published in newspapers across the area. Many […]
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Compiled by Josiah Thomas, News Editor Google adds “Speed Trap” feature; Police respond In the last month, Google Maps added a feature for navigation that indicates where speed traps are located around an individual’s route. Speed traps are locations where police are most likely to pull over speeding drivers and police across the U.S. Android […]
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Brace yourselves for the season to come by Josiah Thomas, News Editor Photo courtesy of Schoolcraft College The next step toward the future is right on our doorstep: Winter 2020 registration begins Oct. 26 at 9 a.m. for online registration. Students can also visit the Registration Center starting at 8 a.m. Oct. 28 if more […]
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Culinary arts student earns silver medal at SkillsUSA National Championship by Josiah Thomas, News Editor Featured image courtesy of Margeret Fleming Schoolcraft’s outstanding reputation for its Culinary Arts department shines again with its latest success story, Amina Berberovic. Everything Berberovic learned from her experience at American Harvest, the student operated restaurant located inside the VisTaTech […]
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Jack Kent Cooke Transfer Scholarship now accepting applications by Josiah Thomas, News Editor The largest undergraduate and private scholarship in the United States worth up to $40,000 is up for grabs. The Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship, the most competitive scholarship for community college students, is awarded annually to only 60 students out of […]
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Virtual training system features cutting-edge training for law enforcement by Josiah Thomas, News Editor Image courtesy of Schoolcraft College Say hello to the new generation of law enforcement training. The Fire Arms Training Center (FTC) has just put in a new, highly-realistic and thorough training program for trainees like no other before it. Being one […]
Continue ReadingCompiled by Josiah Thomas, News Editor Japanese university student a true ninja Eimi Haga, a university student from Japan, won top marks by writing an essay written in invisible ink. Eimi,19, followed the ninja technique of “aburidashi,” a writing technique that requires spending hours soaking and crushing soybeans to make the ink. Said ink […]
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Chef Heather Moore becomes Schoolcraft’s first master baker by Josiah Thomas, News Editor There are fewer than 200 master bakers in the U.S. and Schoolcraft has its first one: Chef Heather Moore. In April, Moore traveled to San Antonio to take the practical exam hosted by the Culinary Institute of America, which was her second attempt to […]
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Steffanie Hills nominated to the Department of State’s Collegiate Student Advisory Task Force by Josiah Thomas, News Editor Photo courtesy of Stephanie Hills Going to school, working two jobs, raising families, struggling with emotional or economic hardships. These are a few of the many barriers and unique challenges faced by today’s student voters, one that the […]
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Over 70 employers set to participate Oct. 22 by Chantele Fox, Editor-in-Chief Photo courtesy of cssh.northeastern.edu On Oct. 22, more than 70 employers from various industries will return to Schoolcraft to participate in the annual Fall Job Fair which takes place from 1-3 p.m. in the VisTaTech Center. This free event is open to the […]
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Harvest happenings that leave you with a smile by Chantele Fox, Editor-in-Chief Photo taken by Chantele Fox, Editor-in-Chief Sweater weather and pumpkin spice is usually what comes to mind for many as Fall begins to blow its way into town, reminding people of just how beautiful it can be to let things go during this […]
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Week of Oct. 21, 2019 Compiled by Josiah Thomas, News Editor LOCAL State issues $500k grant to help Detroit church with distinguished civil rights history The now-vacant King Solomon Missionary Baptist Church may be getting a new lease on life from a $500k grant issued by the National Park Service to the Michigan State Historic […]
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State-of-the-art complex attracts talent nationwide by Josiah Thomas, News Editor Schoolcraft College and its Public Safety Training Complex have made our public servants proud. Graduates and trainees, from local and state police and their SWAT teams to private security for companies such as Ford and General Motors to agents from across the United States, are […]
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College to undergo building developments and relocation of programs by Chantele Fox, Editor-in-Chief Photos courtesy of Schoolcraft College On Aug. 26, 2019, Schoolcraft College President, Dr. Conway Jeffress addressed faculty and staff during the Fall Welcome Back breakfast, presenting on the development of changes that are to begin both on and off campus. This update […]
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Electron Microscopy class offers a look inside the building blocks of life By Josiah Thomas News Editor College electives, often treated as something to get done and move on with, have more to offer than just a transfer credit. One such class offered this fall is BIOL 140, Scanning Electron Microscopy. This class is the […]
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