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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By Casey Spencer, Sports Editor In the aftermath of the shooting at Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida where 17 students were murdered, it is time for change. There have been many opposed to passing gun restrictions including myself. According to CNN, there have been 12 shootings on school campuses in 2018. Combined with […]
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By Adam Nowak, News Editor The Syrian Civil War is nothing short of a genocide. Chemical attacks and bombings have killed tens of thousands of innocent civilians. Meanwhile, most everyday Americans know absolutely nothing about what is happening. Since March 2011 civil war has consumed Syria. On one side, the Syrian government, allied with the […]
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Michigan’s perilous pothole problem By Alexandra Lachine, Arts and Entertainment Editor Potholes are an infamous, dangerous aspect of the typical Michigan commute as winter thaws to spring. According to Crain’s Detroit Business, AAA has reported a 32 percent increase in tire maintenance due to potholes in Michigan this year. The potholes unmasked by recent warming […]
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Cleveland Indians discontinue famous logo, beginning 2019 By Casey Spencer, Sports Editor Major League Baseball’s Cleveland Indians will no longer be wearing their famous Chief Wahoo logo, starting this season. Chief Wahoo has been on the Indian’s uniforms since 1947 and is one of the most iconic symbols in all of baseball. The League has […]
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NHL, IOC decision to pull league pros from Olympics a win for competition, traditionalism By Alexandra Lachine, Arts And Entertainment Editor In April 2017, the National Hockey League (NHL) announced their intention to pull out of the upcoming 2018 Winter Olympics, coming as a result of a series of disputes between the league and […]
Continue ReadingBy 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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