Interviews & Photos by De’Ernest Johnson & Armando Saucedo | Staff Writer & Videographer Reena Siddiqui Major: Engineering “My mom cause she got an arranged marriage and went to school to get her masters while taking care of her kids.” Carl Richards Major: Undecided “My uncle because he take of me most of my life […]
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Managing Editor christian.hollis@apps.schoolcraft.edu I am both excited and sad to say that my time at Schoolcraft College has come to an end. I will be graduating from this wonderful college this month and I leave with wonderful memories, a strong education and an incredible experience. For the last two years, I have dedicated my life […]
Continue ReadingCompiled by the Schoolcraft Connection Editorial Staff It is finals season! We’re all cramming everything we’ve learned this semester to this year out. However, let’s take a moment for the people experiencing finals for the first time to compare and contrast what the experience at college is like versus high school. High school was a […]
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Production Assistant Matthew.Armstrong1@apps.schoolcraft.edu If you are someone who enjoys video games whether it be casual or hardcore, you probably know some games by name alone such as “Halo”, “Call of Duty” or “Overwatch”. Now how about some other games such as “Enter the Gungeon”, “Hollow Knight” and Into the Breach? These games may not be […]
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News Editor josiah.thomas@apps.schoolcraft.edu Having worked retail for nearly five years, all of which involved working during holidays, I know how difficult and downright crazy retail gets because I’ve been in the trenches myself. Never mind the huge crowds that can literally span the length of a football field; the real struggle of retail is trying […]
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A&E Editor kevin.oneil@apps.schoolcraft.edu Time for one nasty analogy: Imagine you’ve chosen your very own destination. Maybe it’s the Great Alps, Mecca, the Amazon Rainforest, or maybe even the Moon, Mercury, Saturn and the stars beyond. Whatever destination you choose, in order to start your journey, you must board a bus – but not just any […]
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Campus Life Editor madisonling307@yahoo.com ‘Tis the season for snow again and with cold weather comes close quarters and an invisible fiend that everyone does their best to avoid: Influenza. Chills, fever and aches are only a few of the woes experienced once infected, but it’s only the beginning. What was once a master escape plan […]
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Photo Editor clarissa.russenburger@apps.schoolcraft.edu Last year, I was fortunate enough to travel to the Philippines for a youth congress. While I was there, I volunteered cleaning polluted beaches and was astounded by what I saw. With garbage so deep it passed my calves, my entire perspective on the pollution crisis changed. I cleaned this beach with […]
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A Message from the Learning Support Services It is difficult to minimize the benefits of collaborative learning. At Schoolcraft’s Learning Support Services, students are able to find various resources that are built on this foundation. In the Learning Center (LC) students will find a team of peers and volunteers who are dedicated to student empowerment. This […]
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What is your favorite fall time activity? Interviews & Photos by De’Ernest Johnson & Armando Saucedo | Staff Writer & Videographer Alexis Williams Major: Undecided “Going to the cider mill with my friends.” Ali Alamiri Major: Mechanical Engineering “Joy riding in my car and hay riding. Asia Catching/ Shania Snow Major: Culinary Arts/ Nursing “Going […]
Continue ReadingThanksgiving, the yearly celebration of all our blessings from the past year with our loved ones and the start of the Holiday Season. It’s that time of the year to take a hike to America’s Thanksgiving Parade in Downtown Detroit or play better football than the Lions do in our own backyards. Traditions range from […]
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Dear Writing Support Studio, I have often found myself doubting my use of words and phrases. Additionally, I often spend several minutes pondering whether or not my word choice is truly accurate in terms of the ideas that I am trying to convey to my audience. How can I more quickly determine the right words […]
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News Editor josiah.thomas@apps.schoolcraft.edu Speaking from experience, being a good listener is essential for helping someone who’s emotionally in a bad spot. Instead of instinctively trying to “fix things” the moment I hear them, I just start by listening because it helps when I do this and reflect their words back to them – either literally […]
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Managing Editor christian.hollis@apps.schoolcraft.edu We all saw President Trump get booed at the World Series, but have you heard that a journalist was fired for reporting it? Deadspin is known for its sports writing, but they reported about the booing because it was related to sports. G/O Media, the network owner of Deadspin, told the editorial […]
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Editor-in-Chief sceditor@schoolcraft.edu The phrase “comin’ round the bend” is typically used in a more comical sense in reference to something foolish or silly, but in this case it’s in reference to the insanity that is the Schoolcraft College parking lot. Yes…you read that correctly. Since the supposed groundbreaking regarding the building developments began this month, […]
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Campus Life Editor madisonling307@yahoo.com There has been much debate about what role artificial intelligence (AI) should have in health care. Some say that its role should be unlimited and that these algorithm controlled machines should be allowed to hold human lives in their hands. Others argue that it should not be used and question how […]
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by Madison Ling, Campus Life Editor madisonling307@yahoo.com For many years, the United States’ health care system has been a subject of scrutiny. Many say it’s “broken” due to its increasing waitlist that it’s too selective about what services will and will not be covered and finally that it doesn’t seem to care for underprivileged populations. […]
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by Kevin O’Neil Arts & Entertainment Editor What do you think makes an evaluation of a person’s “goodness”? Do you calculate interpersonal compatibility through the way people dress? Whether they use an Android or iPhone? The music they love? Do you put people into boxes according to what and how they love, express themselves and […]
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by Josiah Thomas, News Editor Josiah.Thomas@apps.schoolcraft.edu Let’s get this out of the way: U.S. companies have caved in to Chinese interests. You can see it in the NBA kowtowing to its large Chinese viewership when the backlash from their nation’s basketball association force Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey to apologize, or when fans in […]
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Dear Writing Support Studio, I’m currently stuck on writing my essay, and my essay is due in a few days. I really don’t knowwhat to write, and I don’t know how to start. Help! Sincerely, A Stressed Student Dear A Stressed Student, There is no need to worry! When beginning your essay or when you’re […]
Continue ReadingWritten by the Schoolcraft Connection Editorial Staff Preparing for midterms is different for each person. Some people don’t study at all while others prepare right up to the bitter end. Here are some tips for studying for midterms: Create a study schedule to determine when and what to work on for each class and each […]
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