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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Layout & Design Editor Evan.Cerezo@apps.schoolcraft.edu At Schoolcraft College, we have what is known as the CGT department, or Computer Graphics Technology. This program splits into three tracks that all specialize in a certain skillset. The tracks have intersecting classes, but overall, they are all their own niche. I am currently enrolled in my third year […]
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by Alex Zuccarini, Webmaster Anxiety… that terrifying, yet awesome word. For those with anxiety, terrifying might be the only word that comes to mind, which makes a lot of sense. For a while, it was a word that not only came to my mind, but ruled my life. It’s known as Generalized Anxiety Disorder which, […]
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Is boycotting palm oil really environmentally viable? by Chantele Fox, News Editor Long being used in every day products such as cosmetics, shampoos, toothpaste, noodles and more favorably, Nutella, palm oil has since become a global fad in the face of consumerism. This popular industry has thus used the grip of its destructive palm to […]
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New legislation to raise the minimum wage and grant paid sick leave By Josiah Thomas, Campus Life Editor Illustration by Shaida Azzam Addendum: The Michigan Supreme Court did not issue an opinion on the minimum wage and sick leave laws, but they are still in effect. Whether these laws are constitutional is an open question […]
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Note taking has modernized with Rocketbook 7/10 by Alexis Tucker, Editor-in-chief Looking for a better solution to your notetaking headaches? Look no further then this Kickstarter and Indiegogo funded product aimed at organizing all your notes in an eco-friendly manner. Rocketbook was an idea which originated co-founders Joe Lemay and Jake Epstein in 2015 and […]
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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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