By The Connection Editorial Staff The Places You Go Going out, even for Valentine’s Day, doesn’t have to break the bank or your date’s heart and expectations. Some unique ways to enjoy the holiday of romance could be going out to pick wildflowers somewhere you could simply enjoy nature and the company of one another, […]
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If the Democrats have any hope in beating the GOP and Trump, things have to change By Christian Hollis, Editor-In-Chief It has been one year since President Trump was inaugurated, and the Democratic Party still hasn’t come to understand why and how he defeated Hillary Clinton. The 2016 election was supposed to be an easy […]
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From the 2014 Ukrainian crisis to the 2018 midterms and the Russian investigation By Alexis Tucker, Managing Editor The Ukraine riots were devastating and serve as a reminder of what Russia can do to a country. At the time they were called riots, but now, the events that occurred are considered a revolution. Kiev was […]
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The US shouldn’t side strongly with either Israel or Palestine By Adam Nowak News Editor United States President Donald Trump ordered the state department to begin the transition of moving the American embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, Dec. 6, 2017. Israel is a small country the size of New Jersey. It became […]
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The Overwatch League should be the standard in modern eSports By Christian Hollis Editor-In-Chief Overwatch was first released for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC May 24, 2016, and is known for its colorful characters, well-balanced game play and its unique hero-shooter genre. These strong characteristics have created an engaged community in favor of Overwatch […]
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L.O.L Surprise dolls leave much to be desired By Alexis Tucker, Managing Editor Every year there is a new hit toy that sells out the moment they hit the shelves. This Christmas season’s toy was the L.O.L. Doll made by MGA Entertainment, and the craze continues into 2018. Over 2.5 million of these dolls were […]
Continue ReadingOur favorite ways to spend the holiday season Compiled by The Connection Editorial Staff This time of year is typically one of great joy, as many holidays are celebrated across many different cultures from now through the New Year. We at The Connection would like to share some of our most cherished seasonal traditions with […]
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My journey with The Connection By Mariam Ahmad Campus Life Editor When I first enrolled at Schoolcraft, all I did was attend class then return home. That quickly proved to not be enough as I wanted to be more involved in the college experience. As I previously didn’t get many opportunities to follow my dreams, […]
Continue ReadingImpact of journalistic writing on professional development By Alexandra Lachine Editor-in-Chief Over the last five months and my first semester in college, I have had the immense privilege of serving as Editor-in-Chief of a multi-award winning collegiate publication, The Schoolcraft Connection. In this time, I have met and worked alongside some of the most genuinely […]
Continue ReadingGaming industry must cleanse itself of gambling in full-priced games By Christian Hollis Managing Editor For the past few years, major video game publishers like Activision and Electronic Arts (EA) have implemented a new way to increase profits in video games called microtransactions. Microtransactions come in many shapes and colors, but most of the time […]
Continue ReadingHow art complements science Alexis Tucker Arts & Entertainment Editor Questions of global warming and climate change have hung in the air for decades. Whether or not people accept the legitimacy of the claims from scientists, there are pressing issues in our communities, not just as a nation either, but as one global community. Our […]
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Painted blotches or extrospective artwork? By Alexis Tucker Arts & Entertainment Editor Love it or hate it, abstract art is quite popular despite the dismay of many people. While most people think abstract art is an unorganized compilation of paint blotches or colored lines, it is actually really complex. The definition of abstract art in and […]
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Is it appropriate to discuss politics around the Thanksgiving table? Compiled by The Connection Editor Staff No, politics shouldn’t be discussed at Thanksgiving With the current political climate in the United States, people get overly defensive about their viewpoints. This can cause heated debates at a table that is supposed to symbolize what we are […]
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Appreciating diversity By Mariam Ahmad Campus Life Editor Diversity is the presence of people from various backgrounds, creeds and cultures together. It is a necessity in our work places, neighborhoods and educational institutions as it helps us understand different living conditions, cultures and views. It is not enough for us as human beings to live […]
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Why Black Friday rips you off By Alexandra Lachine Editor-in-Chief Thanksgiving used to be about getting together with your loved ones to celebrate the fortunes of life with a hearty meal. But in recent years, people are ditching the table even earlier to wait in line for hours or even work ridiculous shifts in retail […]
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Importance of epilepsy awareness By Alexandra Lachine Editor-in-Chief November is now nationally recognized as Epilepsy Awareness Month. Epilepsy is a central nervous system or neurological disorder in which nerve cell activity in the brain becomes disrupted, causing seizures or periods of unusual behavior, sensations and sometimes loss of consciousness. Studies and research conducted annually by […]
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Emoticons taking over world of speech By Mariam Ahmad Campus Life Editor Ever since the advent of smartphones, the use of emojis and emoticons has increased drastically. These days there is hardly a text, comment or status that doesn’t include one. You’re feeling sad, there’s an emoji for that. Feeling excited? Use an emoji for that too. There’s an […]
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The importance of Veterans Day Compiled by The Connection Editorial Staff On Nov. 11, 1918, at 11 a.m. Germany surrendered to the great strength of the Allied Powers, ending World War I. On the anniversary of the surrender, it was celebrated as Armistice Day. It wasn’t until 1926 that congress passed a resolution of annual […]
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Dear Writing Fellows, I always seem to have trouble differentiating between the use of “effect” and “affect” in an essay or paper. I would really appreciate it if you could briefly explain how to use the two words correctly. Please Help,Confused Student Dear Confused Student, This is a common problem that many students face when […]
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Wrong portrayal of Wicca practitioners By Alexandra Lachine, Editor-In-Chief Being raised Roman Catholic, any mention of witchcraft was often met with five Hail Marys and four Our Fathers, if I was lucky. Before the advent of and practiced alongside Christianity, many diverse religions were common in western Europe as Norse Odinists, Druids and pagan healers, […]
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Combo Dojo is more than the average gaming club By Mariam Ahmad Campus Life Editor In today’s modern gaming world, enthusiasts have quite the plethora of options to choose from. Whether they’re action, adventure, role playing, simulation, strategic or sports, video games have become a way to relax, have fun, and sharpen the mind while […]
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