by Ramon Razo, Managing Editor Photo courtesy of Otaku.com After 14 years, “Kingdom Hearts 3” is finally out. You can read my review on schoolcraftconnection.com It’s an OK game that is missing any sort of depth. Those who aren’t crazy about the game are usually met with the similar responses, one being that nothing can live […]
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Designer babies, eugenics and other concerns with gene editing by Alexis Tucker, Editor-in-Chief Editing genes has been a dream in science fiction for a while, but that future that was envisioned is already here with the help of CRISPR (or Cas9). Imagine a tiny pair of scissors and a strand of DNA. CRISPR is the […]
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by Chantele Fox, News Editor Graphic by Tamara Turner I’m sure that most of us have seen the Nestlé Waters commercial, which shows the company providing truckloads of bottled water to the city of Flint in response to the Flint Water Crisis of 2014. Although this commercial depicts the company in a positive outlook, many […]
Continue Readingby Ramon Razo , Managing Editor After 14 years, “Kingdom Hearts 3” is finally out. You can read my review on schoolcraftconnection.com It’s an OK game that is missing any sort of depth. Those who aren’t crazy about the game are usually met with the similar responses, one being that nothing can live up to the […]
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by Tamara Turner, Assistant Layout Designer As a young woman growing up in this technological age, I found there to be limitless opportunities for myself. Unfortunately, being so immature that concept ended up being nothing more than a statement. Many months passed me in high school where I did not explore any avenues presented to […]
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Mental health care needs to be encouraged by Josiah Thomas, Campus Life Editor For all its advances in the field of medicine and psychology, the U.S. — or rather, its culture — is behind the curve in mental health. Despite the efforts of public campaigns that endorse the care of our mental well-being, with the […]
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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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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 […]
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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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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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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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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By Chrissy Begle, Layout And Design Editor Parking lots sprawl over the land like asphalt seas, even attracting sea gulls, but with more “outbuildings” being raised to maximize foot-traffic efficiency, finding a spot has become harder, ironically. Lots are a waste of space with problems like traffic congestion and their impact on the environment through […]
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By Alexandra Lachine, Arts and Entertainment Editor Summertime is a time of bliss, a time to embrace longer days and warmer weather. While the harshness of winter will take its welcome hiatus that doesn’t mean that you should skimp on caring for your skin in the summer months. With this virtue in mind, it’s important to […]
Continue Reading343 Industries must take “Halo” back to its roots By Christian Hollis, Editor-In-Chief “Halo” used to be known for its smooth, yet simplistic gameplay, but since Bungie introduced armor abilities in 2010s “Halo: Reach,” the series has started to lose its identity. Gameplay mechanics such as sprint and thruster packs have been implemented to speed up Halo’s […]
Continue ReadingBy Alexis Tucker, Managing Editor For the majority of people, there only seems to be two options at the polls. Of course, there are more options, but people feel like there isn’t a true choice. This is our fault. We as the American people have let only two parties dominate the political sphere. The only way to […]
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