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 […]
Continue Reading
Healthy Livonia 5K leads the way toward well being by Josiah Thomas News Editor Image from heart.org Studies have shown that physical fitness and activity can help reduce the risk of developing diseases and provides long-term health benefits to everyone. In partnership with the City of Livonia, Livonia Public Schools, the Livonia Chamber of Commerce […]
Continue Reading
By Josiah Thomas News Editor Image from shop.longlewis.com Taking part in a 5K run is a great way for beginners who want to get their running chops and for advanced runners who want to perfect their PR’s alike. Whatever your level of experience is properly prepping is vital to getting the most out you’re your […]
Continue Reading
Same-day registration & no-reason absentee ballot laws remove hurdles for new voters by Josiah Thomas, News Editor There’s a movement afoot to make lifetime voters out of people registering for the first time and casting their ballots. Proposal 3, which allows same-day voter registration and does away with having voters give a rationale for the […]
Continue Reading
Schoolcraft announces collaboration of new medical facility on campus by Chantele Fox, News Editor In a press release March 28, it was announced that Schoolcraft College, in collaboration with Saint Joseph Mercy Health System and Integrated Healthcare Associates (IHA), would build a new medical center on Schoolcraft campus. The plan for development was approved by […]
Continue Reading
Illustration by Shaida Azzam
Continue Reading
Schoolcraft student to run for Livonia City Council by Chantele Fox, News Editor First generation Albanian-American, servant leader, soldier, business owner: these are just a few attributes describing Rob Donovic, Schoolcraft College student and Livonia City Council candidate who will be on the ballot during primary elections in August 2019. Donovic’s parents immigrated to the […]
Continue Reading
Certified Master Chef Exam returns to Schoolcraft College by Chantele Fox, News Editor Executive chefs and culinary arts instructors from all over the country made their way to Schoolcraft to complete the Certified Master Chef Exam which took place from March 1 until March 9, 2019. Previously in 2017, Schoolcraft College was chosen to host […]
Continue Reading
Governor Whitmer proposes deliverance of tuition-free option to students by Chantele Fox, News Editor Governor Gretchen Whitmer delivered her first State of the State address Feb. 12, during which she addressed, amongst other topics, the crises of crumbling infrastructure and deterioration of Michigan schools. The governor introduced her plan to improve post-secondary education calling it […]
Continue Reading
College expands CEPD remote pilot program By Jacob Haffey, Staff Writer Get ready to take off. An increasing number of people are using small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) or drones. In response, Schoolcraft is offering new courses through the Continuing Education and Professional Development’s (CEPD) Remote Pilot program. These courses are designed to educate people […]
Continue Reading
Schoolcraft alumna opens first Burgerim in Michigan by Raymond Falkiewicz, Staff Writer From the Renaissance Club to preparing meals for Arnold Schwarzenegger himself, Schoolcraft alumna Steve Sloney has done it all as an executive chef. However, he hungered for something more: business ownership. Burgerim opened up the perfect opportunity for him to use his expertise […]
Continue Reading
Board of Trustees welcomes new member by Chantele Fox, News Editor The Schoolcraft College Board of Trustees is comprised of seven members elected into their positions by the Schoolcraft College District. These officials work collaboratively over a six-year term creating policies for Schoolcraft College. On Jan. 23 at 7 p.m., Dillon Breen was sworn in […]
Continue Reading
Schoolcraft alumna pampers pets with small business by Raymond Falkiewicz, Staff Writer In the fall of 2017, Courtney Novack, owner and founder of Forever a Puppy Pet Services, began working for her father’s house cleaning business, which was co-owned by her stepmother. While working alongside her family, she recognized a greater level of excitement while […]
Continue Reading
by Chantele Fox News Editor Whether in need of writing support or an extra push to stay on the path of success, the Learning Center Tutoring Lab will begin to expand throughout campus, providing additional services to students. The Learning Center has expanded locations and now offers Focused Drop-In Tutoring for MATH 053 and 113 […]
Continue Reading
College experiencing lowest registration numbers in 10 years by Chantele Fox, News Editor Students may be noticing some differences around campus. Perhaps it’s the change in course availability or maybe the parking lot is not as full as it once was years prior. This is due to the decline of enrollment the college has been […]
Continue Reading
There’s more to our future than just the GDP by Josiah Thomas, Campus Life Editor The United States is wealthier now than it has ever been, but it isn’t happier. The economy has seen extraordinary growth over the last forty years with a threefold increase in the GDP. Moreover, Americans’ socioeconomic strata, material living standards, […]
Continue Reading
Voters approve headlee override, generates more funds for Schoolcraft by Christian Hollis, Editor-in-Chief Voters approved the Schoolcraft ballot proposal 58 percent to 41 percent to restore the millage rate from 1.78 to 2.27 mils on November 6. Homeowners inside the district with a valued home at $200,000 will pay an additional $50 per year in […]
Continue Reading
How you can help a student this Thanksgiving by Cody Yarbrough, Staff writer Thanksgiving is a time of year for us to be thankful for all we have in our lives, but through an opportunity that Schoolcraft is offering, it can also be a time of giving as well. For the past five years, Schoolcraft […]
Continue Reading
Phi Theta Kappa assists children in Livonia community By Chantele Fox, Staff Writer The Omicron Iota Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa has partnered with the Blessings in a Backpack Program and Livonia Public Schools in collecting non-perishable food items now until Nov. 15, focusing on the issue of childhood hunger and families who are experiencing […]
Continue Reading
by Josiah Thomas, Campus Life Editor The tariffs imposed by the Trump Administration were meant to protect U.S. jobs by creating policies that would renegotiate trade agreements, solve the trade deficit and invest in the creation of jobs here in our country. They haven’t accomplished this task and they won’t. Forty-eight of the sixty economists […]
Continue Reading
Ballot proposal to make more people eligible for absentee ballots by Chantele Fox, Staff Writer Michigan Proposal 3, Voting Policies in State Constitutional Initiative, will be on the ballot during the 2018 Midterm Elections on Nov. 6. This is an initiated constitutional amendment, which if passed by the voters, will add several voting policies to […]
Continue Reading