Measles resurgence in Europe, make sure immunized by Alexis Tucker, Managing Editor Children born now live in a time in which viral or bacterial diseases aren’t major causes for concern. Have the flu? Stay home, get some rest, and go to the doctor if it becomes too severe. Have strep throat? Take some antibiotics, and […]
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Compiled by the Schoolcraft Connection staff A free press is the most important part of a democracy, and right now, the press has been continually attacked for doing such an integral job in the United States. With the constant doubt about credible news, people are easily and readily consuming the true “fake news” because of […]
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Publication Date: 11/12/18 Dear Peer Consultants, I have a writing assignment due in the upcoming weeks. Its topic can be anything I wish to write and research on, but I have one main problem — writer’s block. Do you have any suggestions on what I can do to remedy writer’s block? Thank You for Your […]
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Put politics aside this holiday by Christian Hollis, Editor-in-Chief In the past, the term “House Divided” is usually referred to sports or alumni, but nowadays it’s taken on a new term. American families have been divided in their homes. The current political climate is a disgrace to our country. People can’t seem to put politics […]
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To thrift or not to thrift, that is the question by Marvin Poindexter, Arts & Entertainment Editor There’s nothing wrong with shopping at your local mall, going to your favorite stores, and buying brand new pieces to add to your wardrobe. In fact, part of what makes up fashion, and keeps the industry moving, is […]
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PlayStation changes position on cross-play by Christian Hollis, Editor-in-Chief After countless blog posts and #ShameSony tweets, PlayStation has conceded to gamers and implemented cross-play for “Fortnite” and promises more games to be added in near future. We, the consumer, won the fight for cross-play. This historical change in the industry proves the power of the […]
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What’s the most important issue on the ballot? Jarvis: “The Schoolcraft proposal. If that doesn’t go through, tuition will increase.” Alexys: “I haven’t done much research for issues on the ballot.” Sheila: “I’ve been hearing a lot about the Millage Restoration, and of course the weed proposal. I’m international so I don’t vote.” Dylan: “All […]
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Ocelot Opinion Kyle Cook Major: Undecided “I think it is a waste of taxpayer money to arrest people for possession.” Amanda Wixon Major: Undecided “I think it should be allowed. People are gonna use it either way.” Deaja Spicer Major: Nursing “I’m not for people using it recreationally but I understand the medical benefits towards […]
Continue ReadingTelltale closing shows error in how companies treat developers by Christian Hollis, Editor-in-Chief Legendary story-telling game developer Telltale Games held a mass layoff of over 250 people on Sept. 21. These employees were laid off with one week of health care and no severance. This happened in midst of production of the last season of […]
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by Mai Nakhala, Photo Editor We live in a hectic busy society. Every day we juggle work-life balance and lots of responsibilities. It’s hard to stay calm with time moving so fast. Sometimes we don’t even feel it. We just accept the stress as part of our life, feel trapped and no way out. It’s […]
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Publication Date: 10/8/18 Dear Peer Consultants, I have to write a research paper for my English class soon, and I do not know what to write it on! We are allowed to write about anything that is of interest to us as long as we backup our writing with research. How should I figure out […]
Continue Readingby the Schoolcraft Connection staff It’s important to go somewhere after the class ends. At Student Activities, there are over 30 clubs that are operated by students focused at creating events for students. Last academic year, there were 273 events on campus, and this year’s expectations are just as high. These events give great opportunity […]
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by Sarah W, Staff Photographer Lory Guipe (President) & Allison Lee (Vice President) Student Activity Board Lory: “The Student Activity Board puts shy students in positions where they are encouraged to talk to others and have a voice.” Allison: “We set up and host events, this allows students to socialize with others. While setting up […]
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Is owning the latest trends in fashion worth the price you pay By Marvin Poindexter, Arts & Entertainment Editor When it comes to the latest trends in fashion, specifically streetwear, there are people willing to pay top dollar for sneakers and clothing lines from top name brands such as Supreme, Vans, Nike, Jordan, Adidas and […]
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Publication Date: 9/17/18 Dear Peer Consultants, I have been having trouble with understanding the importance of writing as it relates to my career path. I am struggling to find the motivation for written assignments in my English courses because I do not see how this is preparing me for my future career. Seeking Clarity, A […]
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Sony’s approach to cross-play is bad for gaming industry by Christian Hollis, Editor-in-Chief image from Gamerant.com Have you ever been in a conversation with a classmate, co-worker or acquaintance and discovered that you both share a common interest in playing video games? You quickly bond by sharing memories of your gaming past, how you got […]
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“What advice would you give new students to succeed in college?” by Christian Hollis, Editor-in-Chief Elizabeth Setsuda Major: Undecided “Have time in your schedule to study or make time.” Vicki Sysole Major: Nursing “Save your money so you don’t have to work and go to school at the same time.” DeAsia Barnette Major: Nursing “Wait […]
Continue Readingby the Schoolcraft Connection Staff With 31 awards across two separate committees last year, volume 31 was quite the rewarding season, but there was still room for improvement. We decided to look internally and see what we can do better as a publication to better serve our audience. We noticed that we weren’t doing our […]
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People insulting Parkland survivors are losing political footing By Christian Hollis, Editor-In-Chief Following the horrific shooting at Stoneman Douglas High School, survivors have taken upon themselves to demand change. They have inspired millions, including myself, across the country and hosted a national walkout March 14 and a national March for Our Lives March 24. Though […]
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By Alexis Tucker, Managing Editor Science Fiction has been populated with robotic futures for decades, and they may be right about a few things. Computers at the stage we are at are indeed stupid, but that is something we are working on. Technology is developing much faster than many know. What happens when we aren’t […]
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By Kevin T. Ferguson, Assistant Layout Editor Murmurs of an overseas Super Bowl have been spreading throughout the sports community as of late. The Super Bowl, America’s most iconic sporting event, has never been held outside the country. This historic move by the NFL could look like a positive on the surface, but will more […]
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