Volume 26 Issue 02 TheTheTheThe finalfinalfinalfinal frontierfrontierfrontierfrontierWe Print andand andNews,and Not Lies sosososo muchmuchmuchmuch moremoremoremore What the future of space exploration holds for us Earthlings September 24, 2012

This is the second part of a two part story concerning NASA, the Curiosity Mars rover, and space exploration. Check out the first issue or go to schoolcraftconnection.com for the By Ramon Razo News Editor complete story.

While journeying deep into space for new and exciting discoveries, it’s sometimes hard to understand what role this plays our day-to-day lives. Rest assured, journeying into the great unknown does hold many benefits for us back home.

For planet Earth While journeying deep into space might be fascinating, what does it offer for us back on our little blue ball? Some are the effort put into journeying to other planets when our own planet is in need of help. Christopher J. Wood, an instructor of phys- ics and astronomy here at Schoolcraft, says that his sister, a special education teacher, thinks the $2.5 million spent on the Curiosity Mars rover could have been used for more humani tarian causes. Wood counters that idea by suggesting that if students are motivated to strive for excellence in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM), that will spill over into growth and strength in America’s economy. Wood - noted, “When the Soviet Union launched [Sputnik] into space […] a huge emphasis was placed on science and math education.” He says that with the success of Curiosity, and other space vehicles like Dragon, science is becoming “cool” again in the public eye.

SpaceX and Dragon When looking into the future of space travel, NASA isn’t the only one who’s able to get in on the adventure into the skies. May 25, 2012 saw the first commercial space vehicle, called Dragon from the company SpaceX, docking at the International Space Station. “In many ways, it might be even more important than Curiosity,” said Wood. He added that this is significant for two reasons: money and innovation. There are hundreds of private space flight companies all over the world with capabilities rivaling that of NASA. The only difference is they can do it cheaper. Wood also pointed out that “the commercialization of space will absolutely benefit our economy.” Soon, providing low-orbit transport services (for example, lifting satellites into position) will be big business.

To infinity and beyond Wood believes that NASA has a bright future ahead of itself as well. They’re continuing to lead deep space projects, such as Curiosity, as well as other ventures such as Kepler, which has the task of search ing for inhabitable planets, and Planck, which studies leftover energy left behind by the Big Bang. Other projects are more down-to-Earth (no pun intended), with NASA using its resources to study weather, research environmental effects and track pollution and its effect on the ozone layer, among many other things. “These are projects that are not economically viable for private sector companies,” Wood pointed out, “[This is where] NASA will continue to lead.”

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THE SCHOOLCRAFT CONNECTION 2 News September 24, 2012 Photo by Mathew Schwedt John Dalton: A guy like you

Schoolcraft student running for college trustee

By Jim McDonnell sentence to our children.” One of Staff Writer his solutions for the book price The job of a college trustee is problem is to start an on-campus very important, requiring a lot book rental service. He believes of work. Among other duties, a that this would be more effective trustee helps set the college budget, and cheaper than having to go makes policy decisions, deal with through the internet and having to economic issues and keep the pay for costly shipping, which we college president in check to a all know is a headache. certain degree. Another idea Dalton has, which Among those running for the The Connection is the first to position of Schoolcraft trustee this reveal, is a possible cooperation year is John Dalton, a young man between Schoolcraft College and with whom a lot of us can relate, Plymouth-Canton Schools, specifi- especially because he is a fellow cally in the operation of Plymouth- Schoolcraft student and a younger Canton’s FM station, WSDP. “The fellow like us (assuming that you’re station is always on the chopping around the 21-year range). Dalton block every year,” Dalton said. He is a 2009 graduate of Salem High added that if Schoolcraft students School in Canton, but he has been helped in the productions of the interested in politics since middle station, and the College itself lent school. He is currently a part-time some support, the station may be student at Schoolcraft, majoring able to remain on its feet. in, naturally, political science. Dalton has plenty of support Dalton also serves on the Livonia from the leaders of our community Human Relations Commission. The and the surrounding communi- Commission educates and counsels ties. Via Facebook, Patrick Colbeck, in the area of civil rights enforce- State Senator, said, “John would ment in the area. Dalton has also, make an excellent Schoolcraft for the past two years, served as Trustee. He is bright, honorable a Precinct and State Delegate, and hardworking.” Other endorsers representing Livonia and Wayne include Former State Senator Loren County in the Republican Party. Bennett and Michigan House If that wasn’t enough, he also acts nominee Kerry Bentivolio, plus as the Chairman of the College more than a few Schoolcraft profes- Republicans of Schoolcraft College. sors, including Anna Maheshwari If he becomes a trustee, Dalton and Don McGinnis. wants to reduce the cost of text- John Dalton may be a young poli- books and tuition, and eliminate tician, but he has big ideas – ideas the miscellaneous fees that get that could keep students coming on everyone’s nerves. Dalton said, to our community college. If you “Aside from tuition, textbooks agree with what he wants to do, represent one the highest sources he needs every vote he can get. of revenue for colleges.” He added For more information about John that he feels the latter should not Dalton, go to facebook.com/vot- be emphasized so much, and that edalton. “education should not be a debt September 24, 2012 3

In the brightest day, - Photo by Mathew Schwedt in the blackest night Comic book great Geoff Johns speaks to Ann Arbor By Ramon Razo News Editor With the launch of DC Comics’ “New 52,” readers are introduced to Green Lantern, Simon Baz. In celebration of his new creation, one of DC’s all-star writers, comic scribe Geoff Johns returned to his home state of Michigan for a special comic signing of the new book, as

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Lantern. In 2010, Johns was made Chief Creative Sequential art form CanadaDoes– remember anyone M.Knight Onsecond thought,this might’ve been Alltangents aside, peculiara casehas Canadianofficials and expertsbegan specu Officer of DC Entertainment. “[Comics] are essentially sequential art,” news Great Lakes Shyamalan’s“The Happening?” Ifdon’t, you miss didn’t you worry, anything. don’t Anyway, inthe movie, several animals all around the planetbegin dying in mass numbers. Shortly after, human beings begin offing themselves in hilariously over-the-topways. “Signs.” Orcould’ve it been “Independence Day.” sprungalongside up northern Lake Erie, in whichtens thousands of dead fishof and seagullsbeen have washing along up the shorelinesCanada. of lating the obvious more theories and concerns, suchas toxic wastespills otheror danger The New 52 said Johns, hearkening back to a term coined by “The Spirit” creator Will Eisner, “You have In September of 2011, DC Comics made a to think of the story visually and in images.” bold move and relaunched their entire line Johns went on to describe the way he develops of books, starting over with new writers, new his scripts, which sometimes have a screen- continuity, and labeling every book as issue play quality, telling stories through visuals. number one. “It’s trying to introduce new Johns says that he prefers to work with the readers to these books,” Johns said at a recent same artists because he’s able to develop a speaking engagement at the Arab American shorthand communication through script. “If National Museum in Dearborn. Johns himself an artist is really good at facial expressions,” is of half Lebanese descent. said Johns, “I’ll draw back on the dialogue and Part of the New 52 character line up is let the artist express the emotions. […] I’m the Simon Baz, an Arab American who takes screenwriter, and they’re the director.” on the role of as the new Green Lantern of As the Chief Creative Officer for DC Earth. “When I first introduced the idea to Entertainment, Johns says his job is to get [DC Comic’s] President, Diane Nelson, and studios excited about these characters he’s

Publishers Dan Didio and Jim Lee, they were so passionate about. “I consider myself a Genagoes encourage to on the viewers to “Pleasestand withus. Let’s unite Godfor Whiletheelection isstill with while a away, 100% for it,” recounted Johns, “I was really translator,” Johns told the crowd. To better sidelinesand watchour countrythe go way socialism of something or Bold much worse.” words,especially fromman a counted who to infinity...twice. (That’s truea fact up it look – on the Internet.) registerand stress vote, to to the importance voicing of your opinion, stating that 30 million evangelicalChristians neglected in vote the to lastelection. Norrisandcountry,” says in closing, may “And God continuebless to the United States of America.” Norris’backing, still we safely assumethat NewtGingrich will After top. on out come all, ChuckNorris is really theonly guycould who cutthe deficit in half by karatechopping it. proud of DC Comics.” Johns said that this is

express what he does, Johns recounted a - - easily the most diverse moment in comics in comic workshop he had done with a group terms of characters. “I think you can really see of kids the day before. “I ask kids, ‘What’s comics evolving,” he stated, “which they have so great about Batman?’ They tell me, he to in order to survive.” knows martial arts, he drives a great car and he’s really smart. ‘Well, that’s great,’ I said. ‘But why does he do it?’ Well, he does it for justice. He’s an avatar of justice.” Johns boils the characters down and explains why they’re interesting in order to get people, mainly studios executives, excited. Parting words One of the fans in attendance asked Geoff Johns on his thoughts surrounding the whole “real-life superhero movement.” “Oh, they’re

crazy,” Johns answered to a crowd of laughter, is it mystery.a Asnow, of Americans: note, Take The man, the myth, Norrisand hiswife, Gena, together put have “They’re just going to get hurt. When power thesecond halfOctober. Speculations of have beenswirling around theblogosphere as the to possiblebeing and well-beingJinping, of with suspecting some him be to suffering from a possible back injury after swimming, possi or bly recoveringfrom sort some car of accident. News National thememe himself, Chuck Norris, has thrown histwocentsthe intopolitical pot.(Which is probably worth closer $37.) to two-minute-longa video expressing their con cerns thefor direction the country isgoing. familyyour love knowyou andyour“We freedomas much as NorrisGena and do,” I saysin is the it because video, “And this of that can we longer sitquietly no stand or the on rings are real and people can fly, then we can -

have real superheroes. Right now, let’s leave it - - to law enforcement.” - One of the last questions asked was whether or not Johns was aware of a mythological Arab character known as Khidr, the Green One. Johns said no, he hadn’t heard of it, but said that, “It sounds interesting. It’s fate.” Geoff Johns' works can currently be seen in Aquaman, the Justice League

of America and Green Lantern, all of which have been recently collected into trade paperbacks. BeijingThe– Internet is always eager asa Thingsstarted weird get to whenJinping By Ramon Razo Ramon By Editor News In other news World News World beaverjump to any on sortpotential of con eveninspiracy,China. theconspiracy Well, any get fodder richer doesn’t thanthis one. China’ssoon-to-be Xi leader, Jinping,has dis appeared.And is one no sure where is. he severalfor up show didn’t scheduled meet ings,them of one beingwith Secretary of StateHillary Rodham Clinton.Jinping cur rently presidesas the Central Secretariat the of CommunistParty China, of and isexpected to takeChinese position in President Jinto’s Hu 4 THE SCHOOLCRAFT CONNECTION September 24, 2012 September 24, 2012 5 Schoolcraft College Asian Student Cultural Association Presents: Navratri Garba Saturday, October 20, 2012 7:00 p.m. - Midnight $15.00 per person in advance $20.00 per person at the door (No charge for children age five and under.) Indian Catered Dinner by Suvai Live Music by:

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Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise ditorials thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press, or the right of the people peacably E to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. Hypothetically, if anyone did choose - The First Amendment to the Constitution In our opinion ... a candidate other than Obama Third party candidates or Romney, they were counted as having not decided or not taking War on Woman – One could go are people too part in the poll. That’s disingenu- for on for pages but we’ll keep it to ous and irresponsible. Third-party a point. Those in favor of legalizing By the Connection supporters, while distinctly in the abortion like to cite that, somehow, Editorial Staff minority, do exist and their ballot conservatives (or MEN!) are waging counts as much as everybody else’s. On the front page of the Sept. 9 a war on woman (“The Campaign Like so many media outlets, the edition of the Detroit Free Press, Against Woman” editorial in the Freep has taken it upon themselves the dominant image was a reader New York Times, for example). But to narrow the race down to two poll that asked, “If the presidential no one seems to know what the ulte- choices, essentially robbing the election were held today, would you rior motive of this imaginary war is. voters of their ability to do so them- vote for Republican Mitt Romney This is a heartbreaking and difficult selves. This is a form of political bias or Democratic President Barack ethical debate that can’t be quelched Obama?” As if those were the only that is totally irresponsible from a y amon azo by throwing harsh words around. two options. news source such as the Detroit Free B R R ews ditor Also, what about the war on the Press. The only way that democracy N E The presidential election is argu- [email protected] rights of the baby? Some of these works is if you have an informed ably the most critical element to babies are future woman and, as public and that means informing our republic and, like it or not, it is Gianna Jessen (who survived a them of all the options available to a race composed of more than two saline abortion) said on Hannity and them. As of this writing, there are Intellectual people. At least two third-party can- Colmes, “If abortion is merely about currently five candidates that will didates (Libertarian Party nominee woman’s rights, what were mine?” be on the Michigan presidential Gary Johnson and Green Party honesty crib Food for thought. ballot and we bet you can only name nominee Jill Stein) have gained Anti-immigration – I am Hispanic. two of them. Thanks, Freep. enough state ballot access to poten- sheet Half, at least. My grandfather grew tially win the election by electoral up in the mountains of Mexcio, was majority and a further 21 party and It’s that time of year again. blind for part of his youth but made independent candidates have gained Christmas? Nope. It’s election season. his way to American to build a family access to at least one state ballot. While some have their typical and actually make a very good living But the Detroit Free Press doesn’t issues when it comes to the political for himself. He is an immigrant but even acknowledge their existence. climate, this is a time to get our opin- he is also a United States citizen. A Incidentally, those who were ques- ions out on the table, bump them legal United States citizen. tioned in the poll but did not choose up against each other and see who Mexico can be a crazy place, but Obama or Romney were lumped comes out as the reigning champion when we freely allow criminal activ- together as “Undecided/Refused.” of the middle-class, economics and ity, like illegal entry into the country, foreign policy. to be swept under the rug because I would hope people would remain it’s so much easier, we undermine Advisers Advertising Adviser honest, respectful and intelligent the law-abiding immigrants who Rena Laverty Barb Reichard Todd Stowell but the sad fact is that’s usually not did things by the book and earned Carly Miller STAFF Jeffrey Petts the case. People too often have a their citizenship. More so, when the tendency to use extreme language in Jonathan King Urmila Bilgi Issue Staff Republicans advocate for “secur- Editor In Chief Assistant Layout & Design Andrew Kieltyka order to demonize an opposing view ing our borders” or making sure we Editor Peter Helms Alys Dolan Michael Polano in order to bolster their cause. That’s actually criminalize a crime, it’s not Managing Editor Mathew Schwedt Josiah Thomas just not right. Photo Editor against “immigrants” because this Ramon Razo Todd Walsh Homophobia – “Phobia” is a word is not about immigrants. It’s about News Editor Chris Kovacs Jim McDonnell Online Photo Editor Charisma Miller derived from the Greek word meaning illegal immigrants. So that must Brianne Radke Dylan Nardone Arts & Entertainment Editor Kristina Kapedani Erwynn Grady “fear” or “morbid fear.” “Homo” comes mean those demonized as being Ad Manager Abdallah Chirazi from a Greek prefix that means “anti-immigration” are actually “anti- Sports Editor Matt Hansen “same.” By putting these two words illegal immigration” which translates Circulation Manager Madison Cabanaw together in the word “homophobia,” to “anti-crime” which ... wait, what’s Web Editor Ricardo Donald Community Relations we get “fear of the same.” the issue? Tommy Nichol Manager Web Developer Something isn’t right there. And if we want to advocate for Let’s take the word at its face value Mandy Getschman open borders, just say so. Layout & Design Editor i.e. what people say it’s supposed to Intellectual honesty is important. The Schoolcraft Connection is the award-winning, student-run newspaper published semi-monthly as an educational expe- mean; fear of homosexuals. 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Well, the former owner A Musing of the Colorado nightclub 8150 had burger, but they also offer two thumbs Mama to pay ASCAP $40,000 because a Led up along with subsidies to the insidious Zeppelin cover band performed 10 factory farms and partner with the sec- songs at his club. And he got off easy tor’s bully, Monsanto, in edging out the – ASCAP could’ve requested up to handful of mom-and-pop food growers $30,000 per song. that remain. One can speculate on whether or not Furthermore, the American By Jonathan King y rianne adke B B R Association for Cancer Research reports Editor in Chief a 17-year-old with an acoustic guitar Arts & Entertainment Editor 2009 research findings that link a [email protected] crooning “Subterranean Homesick [email protected] Blues” for tips in a Starbucks is significant rise in colorectal cancer in somehow detrimental to Bob Dylan’s Americans younger than 50 to diets Save the musician, cash flow. It’s easy to argue that per- Please step high in fast food, among other factors. forming cover songs promotes the And why should we suppose that fast kill the music artist being covered as much as the away from the food is one of the first on the list of artist performing. However, the mon- untouchable foods for cancer patients Have you been to the Plymouth etary reality is that these organizations nugget and survivors alike? Does it even need Coffee Bean? It’s a neat little cof- that provide free live music are not mentioning that a poor diet is one of feehouse about five miles away from making a cent from the direct sale of Oh Editor-in-Chief! My Editor-in- two primary causes of obesity, a disease Schoolcraft, and they feature live local somebody else’s intellectual property. Chief … With the deepest respect for that opens the door to a myriad of other music just about every week, as well Essentially, these PROs are asking for a your brilliance and clever wit, I must health problems including diabetes, as Monday night open mics. The best cut of a profit that doesn’t exist. offer a retort to your last editorial heart disease and cancer. part is the music is all free – anyone But here’s the best part: PROs regarding the Chicken McNugget. And how did overly processed, food- who wanders in can take a seat and will hit you up for licensing fees if The more “squeamish” of our species like products become coveted items listen and the musicians all play purely there’s even the potential of copy- are hardly fussy prima donnas, as on our dinner plate? Just because it for the love of playing. It’s a wonderful right infringement. When they one might deduce from reading your may not be the worst available option thing and it might be on the verge of began hassling the owner of a small rant. They are informed citizens and, (a small mound of strychnine would shutting down. Why? PROs. Massachusetts restaurant, he wrote often, concerned parents. Humanity’s undoubtedly be far less healthy), does Performers at the Bean were notified back explaining how artists per- Critic does speak the truth, however. not make it a good option. We should earlier this year that, due to pressures forming at his twice-a-week music According to their own website, since recall the reason why we consume food by the U.S.-based performance rights nights (to a packed house averaging 2003, McDonalds has been forming their in the first place – it’s our body’s fuel. organizations (PROs) BMI, ASCAP and 25 people) only played original music world-famous McNugget from all-white- Would you ever pump the lowest grade SESAC, a new policy would be enacted and traditional folk songs. The PROs meat chicken – minced, processed with gasoline into the tank of your Jaguar meaning cover songs could no longer responded by saying that the restau- “a fractional amount of a legal preserva- XKR-S? not likely. be performed. This is not an isolated rant owner couldn’t prove that, and tive and a miniscule drop of an additive” People are less inclined to lose their incident. Over the last few years, PROs besides, he doesn’t know every song then pressed into shapes that appeal to minds over things like eating unfertil- have been hounding small businesses ever written, so how could he say they the kiddos. No pink slime here! ized chicken eggs and enriching soil like the Bean and other organizations weren’t sneaking in covers here and One must not dismiss pictures of with manure because each is part of a offering live music (including non- there? The bottom line was, to para- pink slime as “propaganda,” however. natural process. profits) for supposed copyright viola- phrase, “Buy our licenses and we’ll stop While the rumors about its use in While living in an era of abundant tions. The deep irony behind this is bothering you.” Needless to say, the lit- chicken nuggets are false, the forward- choice is a “wonderful position,” living that these PROs – designed to protect tle-guy organizations feel that they’re thinking movement perpetuating the in the age of an obesity epidemic is not. musicians – are having severely detri- being bullied by these PRO extortion- image was not in any way misleading Folks should absolutely get “finicky” mental effects on local music scenes ists, and it’s hard to disagree. the public. The notorious Pepto-Bismol- over the origin of their meal especially across the country. In 1996, ASCAP tried to charge the colored goo is, in fact, filler used in with so much information available. We Small businesses nationwide have Girl Scouts for singing songs around ground beef, and in a statement issued research every other decision we make had to shut down their music pro- the campfire. (No, seriously, they did.) in February of this year, Mickey D’s – isn’t sustenance selection among the grams in response to PRO pressures. They backed off after it caused a well- owned up to using “some lean beef most important decisions of our lives? And while PROs like ASCAP do offer deserved public outcry, and it’s that trimmings treated with ammonia in Although it may be far more con- licenses for general performance and kind of outcry that we need now to get our burgers” as recently as 2010. Grosser venient to hit up the drive-thru, the specific songs, they aren’t always the message across that this vendetta than gross! But naturally, they will not most inexpensive and nutritionally cheap. Even the most seemingly is doing more harm than good. In the credit pressure from an informed public sound option to feed a family is still innocuous music events (say, a free mean time, the Plymouth Coffee Bean as a cause for action. the good old-fashioned way: shopping monthly cafe open mic) can cost a and others are just hoping to lay low Unfortunately, the same minds that the perimeter of the grocery store and business owner or event coordinator and stay out of the PROs’ destructive have been increasingly successful in the local farmer’s market for whatever upwards of $1,000 a year if licenses are gaze before any more music gets shut their quest for accountability within the is in season and preparing that food at purchased from all three PROs, and down... in the name of music. food industry contend that the United home. Or even better, grow your own!

Dramatic Monologues We are not all superheroes death. Alfred, then, goes to his favor- much life ahead of him. About one and bright, we must appreciate every ite restaurant in Italy and joyously week ago another young man from last moment of life. The movies discovers Wayne sitting a few tables my high school walked away from a show superheroes like Batman and away alive and well. Batman dodges minor car accident, but was found Iron Man cannot die, but we are the cold hands of death again, and dead days later near the crash site. not superheroes. Live life. Let every Gotham is safe once more. Two different families lost relatively moment be filled with the best mem- The endings of these comic book new lives, two mothers buried their ories, the most stimulating conversa- By Alys Dolan movies leave me holding to the idea sons and two sisters will never see tion and nothing but happiness. Do Arts & Entertainment Editor that life is in our control. We can their brothers again. not let life get in the way of living. [email protected] all battle the villains and triumph With the passing of these two To my classmates’ loved ones I sin- over evil. The painful truth is that classmates comes a difficult idea cerely send you my deepest regrets we will not escape death like the to accept: mortality. Mortality is for the loss of those two wonder- I am a big comic book fan, and Caped Crusader seems to do on a defined as the state or condition of ful young men. To those reading love the big blockbuster movies daily basis. There will be no autopi- being subject to death, and as song- this I ask that you realize how featuring the masked marvels. In lot to guide us safely from danger, stress Lana Del Ray put it, “We are fragile and short life is. Remember, last summer’s final installment of or superhuman strength to defend born to die.” As college students just that although we plan tomorrow Christopher Nolan’s Batman trilogy us from the metal wreckage in a car starting out in the world the idea it may not be given to us. Do not Bruce seems to narrowly escape accident. We are mortal and must that life will end does not cross our forget that we are all humans and death on a few occasions. In the end live our lives as such. minds. However, tomorrow is never will suffer the same fate of being (SPOILER ALERT) he flies off in his Over the summer a young man promised and we all have to learn mortals in the end. jet with the mother of all bombs, and who graduated high school with that one day everything dies, and the audience sees the plane, bomb me was killed in a terrible car acci- even the brightest stars burn out. and Batman go up in flames. Tears dent. I did not know him very well, My classmates have taught me that are shed and the city mourns his but he was only 21 years old with so although the future ahead looks long 8 THE SCHOOLCRAFT CONNECTION September 24, 2012 Bahrain: We are all witnesses

posts or serve in the police or mili- dark, as they pray for some kind a war where moral victories aren’t tary. Here protests are not toler- of response. Meanwhile, the considerably worthless, for victory ated and protesters are tortured. Obama administration’s has failed comes from many struggles and This is an island that condemns to become more involved with defeats. They have comprehended the aid of the helpless and jails Bahrain’s afflictions due to regional the fact that superhuman results are any medical assistants for their disparities it decided to have with achieved by heart and perseverance. attempted services. Iran. It also doesn’t help that the Attention! All peace and inter- Hello, is anyone there? Obama administration has resumed national organizations, help in The blood of the innocent is military sales with Bahrain, thus Bahrain is needed immediately. The By Abdallah Chirazi dripping, the cries of the needy are empowering the regime. media needs to keep analytically Sports Editor going unheard and the violence The problem is when the King of reviewing interest in Bahrain, while [email protected] continues to rise. Is anybody lis- Bahrain allows the annual Formula everyone else should be actively tening? The world has turned deaf One Grand Prix event to take place involved with groups such as “Don’t let the darkness of yes- ears and blind eyes. The people of in a cheap attempt to conceal the Human Rights Watch and Amnesty terday block out the light that’s Bahrain have suffered a vile, dan- oppression of their citizens. We’re International. Sign petitions or join shining today.” Imagine reciting gerous and extensive beating. Yet overrun by numerous smoke- volunteer projects to help disarm that to a Shia Muslim that living on people all over the world ignore screens, premeditated to distract the human rights abusers through a small island called the kingdom them while they have become the world from the war that sup- the forces of law. It's crucial for us of Bahrain. strangers in their own land. posedly doesn’t exist. to do whatever we can to help raise Picture a kingdom island where The problem is that neighbor- We are all witnesses to a war awareness for the oppressed if we over 70 percent of the population is ing countries can’t do anything that has its own people rattled and are people with true morals. Shia but are ruled by a Sunni family in their power to help the people the media outlawed from cover- The people of Bahrain will con- that ranks in the minority. Picture of Bahrain. Yes, I’m aware it’s a ing it. Brilliantly, the government tinue to protest, battle and pray in people whose goals are nothing political minefield but my god... and their Western PR advisors the hopes that they are no longer more then modest, thriving for these are human lives we’re talking have taken the effort to block any oppressed but rather free. Yet if it’s human appreciation – an island about. It’s sickening that the pow- coverage that may capture the true that nothing is worthless, at where people only desire the simple erful people that proclaim author- political corruption that ensues. least if there is life to live, then the privileges of freedom, fair elections ity can only go so far as to release a Although the world continues to only worthy decision they have is and constitutional monarchy. statement expressing concern. suffer from selective myopia, the defined by whether they should die This is a place where Shiites are It’s disgusting when a nation people of Bahrain have come to the standing or live life on their knees. not allowed to hold key government leaves its people shouting in the realization that they are alone in

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We are asking that any cancer survivors that would like to participate in the event’s survivor walk to contact Chelsea at [email protected] or 734-335-0034.

Students will turn out to support Run for their lives: the American Cancer Society By Alys Dolan for cancers and determine the best Each team will have various items Relay. I think it is a great opportunity Managing Editor ways to prevent it, as well as strive to for sale; all coordinated to a specific to spread a message of hope,” Christa STUDENTS ASSEMBLE! create the ultimate cure for this life designated superhero, with all pro- Mott stated. She is a student and par- Schoolcraft College will be hosting threatening illness. ceeds go to the American Cancer ticipant in the relay. The walk also asks a mini Relay for Life to benefit the The Relay for Life event invites Society. It will be set up on the lawn for any survivors to take a victory lap American Cancer Society on Oct. 26 everyone with a unique story or con- between the L.A. building and the around the track as a symbol of the from 6 p.m. till 11:30 p.m. The event nection to cancer to come together Forum. Chelsea Nguyen, member- battle won by the strong individual. is an organized community fundrais- and benefit an amazing cause. Charlie ship chair of Relay for Life 2012, said, The American Cancer Society is ing walk where members on each Harrison, a member of PTK who is “I work in the medical field and see determined to give hope and comfort team take turns walking around the helping organize the event on campus, patients on a daily basis that are to those loved ones who lost someone predetermined track. The event on told the Connection, “Just last year struggling with their battle against to cancer, and to those who survived. campus will be superhero themed and my mom survived cancer so this is cancer and, obviously, some do not On Oct. 26 from 6-11:30 p.m., be apart it is encouraged for students to come a big deal for us. I encourage every- make it. It is like losing a friend.” The of an event that inspires hope and life. Radcliffe snack shop makes changes toward automation dressed in full gear. one to participate at this Relay. Go event tugs on her heartstrings and Kyle Smith, a student at Schoolcraft Under the “Who We Are” section on team Mean Green Cancer Fighting her dedication to making this event College, said, “Rise about cancer and the American Cancer Society website, Machines!” Schoolcraft held a mini- successful is nothing short of inspira- fight as a team against it.” they proclaim themselves to be “a relay last year that raised something to tional nationwide, community-based volun- the tune of $3,500, and PTK has set a The connection, PTK, Schoolcraft For more information about tary health organization dedicated to goal of $5,000 for this year. The benefit Scholars Honors Program and the participating in the Schoolcraft eliminating cancer as a major health of this relay is that, unlike the full Fitness Center are some of the student Relay for life contact Sarah problem.” The goal of the organiza- relays, team members only walk the organizations that will be participat- McCullough at smccullough. tion is make sure that the world has track for 5.5 hours. The Relay for Life of ing in this touching relay dedicated to [email protected] or stop by the more birthdays. They supply funds to Schoolcraft College has 28 participants helping find a cure. “I am very excited SAO to sign up for a team. help researchers examine the causes and 12 teams signed up so far. to help out and participate with this Save a life, get a cookie Blood drive to benefit those in need By Josiah Thomas Staff Writer The Red Cross is asking healthy bodies to donate blood to aid their great cause. The opportunity has arisen to give blood here on campus to help save a life, and it is needed, now more then ever. The Red Cross asks stu- dents to lend a helping hand on Sept. 26 at 9 a.m. until 7:30 p.m. and again on Sept. 27 at 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. The event will occur in the lower Waterman Building by the Student Activities office. The American Red Cross is a non-profit lies, health and safety training and educa- and those who benefit from the generous sticker “Be Nice, I Gave Blood” and a organization that focuses primarily on tion, lifesaving blood, and many differing blood supplied by these volunteers thank helping of graham crackers with apple juice. donations and recruiting volunteers. Their international services. you dearly Students should feel proud to give to the mission statement, according to their “The need is constant, the gratification Anyone looking to donate must be American Red Cross so that lives can be website, goes as follows: “The American is instant. Give Blood,” says the American healthy, 17 years of age or older and weigh saved, and on Sept. 26 and 27 students will Red Cross prevents and alleviates human Red Cross website. They are the largest at least 110lbs. The process to give is simple have a chance. Students and others inter- suffering in the face of emergencies by group dedicated to collecting blood from enough: read the guidelines, answer a few ested in donating might end up being intimi- mobilizing the power of volunteers and the healthy donors and supply more than 40% basic health questions and receive a small dated by the long lines. But don’t worry, the generosity of donors.” Clara Barton and of the blood and blood products that circu- prick on the finger to test blood levels. Once Red Cross offers both walk-in appointments fellow supporters established the American late through this nation. That equals about given the go ahead, hop up on the table on location in the Lower Waterman, or they Red Cross in Washington, D.C. on May 21, 6.5 million units of blood from about 4 and try to relax in preparation for the aid can take a call to schedule an appointment 1881, and the organization has been aiding million volunteers. They are also the leaders to draw the blood. The process seems a bit in advance. And remember to donate again those in need ever since. The organization in research and testing to protect against frightening, but there is no reason to fear. It eight weeks later. The need is immense, so strives to help those affected by disaster any harmful toxins in the blood supply. As is all over in about 15 minutes and afterward aid the cause and help save a life. relief, supporting America’s military fami- stated earlier, donations are greatly needed you’re given the famous complementary September 24, 2012 11 Pages from the diary of an immigrant

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A brief overview of the Republican and Democratic National Convention Democratic National President Barack Obama Vice President Joe Biden Conventions By Ramon Razo & Josiah Thomas Incumbent President of the United Incumbent Vice President of News Editor & Staff Writer States, former Illinois Senator. the United States, former The Republican National Convention Senator from Delaware, for- in Tampa Bay, Florida took place on mer Chairman of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations Aug. 27-29, at the Tampa Bay Times Forum. At the event, Mitt Romney • In favor of job growth by means of long-term spend- • Concerned with college affordability and Paul Ryan were sworn in as the ing from the government in the public and private Republican Party’s candidates for pres- • Tasked with implementing the American Recovery sector and Reinvestment Act ident and vice president, respectively. • Advocates ending U.S. involvement in wars overseas The event hosted over 2,200 delegates • Helped secure the Senate’s approval of the New • Supports investments toward Medicare and Welfare STAR nuclear arms reduction treaty with Russia. from all over the country. In a report • “After all that we’ve been through, I don’t believe put together by the Library of Congress • “So I say to you tonight, with absolute confidence, that rolling back regulations on Wall Street will help America’s best days are ahead of us and, yes, we Congressional Research Service the small businesswoman expand, or the laid-off are on our way.” in April of 2000, the conventions, construction worker keep his home. We have been “Combine three important functions: there, we’ve tried that and we’re not going back. nomination of candidates for the office We are moving forward, America.” of President and Vice President; for- Michelle Obama Scarlett Johansson mulation and adoption of a statement of party principles – the platform; and adoption of rules and procedures gov- Current First Lady of U.S., for- Actress mer Executive Director for the erning party activities, particularly the Chicago Public Office of Allies, nomination process for presidential Associate Dean of the University candidates in the next election cycle.” of Chicago Student Services. On the other side of the political conventions, the Democratic National • Advocates the new food chart for use by the USDA Convention was held from Sept. 4-6 • “In 2008, less than half of all eligible voters at the Time-Warner Cable Arena in • Strongly promotes volunteerism among young peo- between the ages of 18 and 24 voted. Young ple America, why are we only speaking with half our Charlotte, NC and put together by voice when so many issues at stake here directly the Democratic National Convention • Founder of the “Let’s Move” initiative against child- hood obesity, affect us? […] I’m here to ask you to commit to Committee. The first day, which vote.” took place on Labor Day, was viewed • “If our parents and grandparents could toil and struggle for us, if they could raise beams of steel to as a family-friendly event that was the sky, send a man to the moon and connect the open to the general public. The next world with the touch of a button, then surely we can day, the Convention Chair, Antonio keep on sacrificing and building for our own kids Villaraigosa, would officially begin the and grandkids.” convention proceedings. By the fourth and final day, incumbent President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Republican National Convention Biden were re-nominated for this year’s election. Mitt Romney Paul Ryan In the inevitable media coverage regarding both conventions, some were quick to point out the lack of Former Governor of Wisconsin Congressman, Massachusetts, former Bain Chairperson of the House minorities at the RNC, citing it as an Capital CEO, Republican Party Budget Committee, nominee for example of the Republican party’s candidate for President of the the Vice Presidency. inability to garner votes from any United States. other social class save for middle-class white. Others were critical of actor and director Clint Eastwood’s rather • In favor of tax cuts and de-regulation of businesses • Favors equalizing spending with tax revenues with- interesting approach to his speech, • Plans to repeal the “Obamacare” out raising current tax rates choosing to speak to a chair that was • Supports alternative energy as well as off-shore • Advocates enacting Medicare policies to turn it intended to be an invisible President drilling into what is known as “premium support” Obama. Eastwood said that if given the • “We’re a nation of immigrants... [who] came not • Supports “leave-it-to-the-states” approach to educa- chance, he would’ve done it differently, just in pursuit of the riches of this world, but also tion but his thoughts and motives would’ve for the richness of this life: freedom, freedom of • “In a clean break from the Obama years, and remained the same. religion, freedom to speak their mind, freedom to frankly from the years before this president, we While the DNC didn’t feature any build their life and the freedom to build a business will keep federal spending at 20 percent of GDP, with their own hands.” or less. That is enough.” debates with furniture, it too garnered many reactions. The Huffington Post Clint Eastwood conducted a survey at the convention Ann Romney asking 100 attendees the same four questions. One of them was the idea Prospective First Lady, former Actor and director co-chair of the Olympic Aid of seeing Secretary of State Hillary Committee and former member Rodham Clinton in the running for of the Massachusetts Board of the White House in 2016. Gray Davis, Stand for Children. former Californian Governor, believes that “Hillary would make a great presi- • Advocates celibacy-based groups concerning teen dent.” There was also much worry over pregnancy • “You, we – we own this country. We own it. It is the prospect of President Obama pos- • Supports career-oriented and traditional stay-at- not you owning it, and not politicians owning it. home mothers Politicians are employees of ours […] and when sibly losing when Americans head to somebody does not do the job, we’ve got to let the polls. “That would be not worth • Affirms that abortion and contraception is wrong for them go.” waking up [for],” Rep. Sheila Jackson women Lee (D-Texas) told the Huffington • “These last few years have been harder than they needed to be. It’s all the little things – that price at Post, “I don’t pretend to even dream the pump you just can’t believe, the grocery bills that about seeing that. I’m going to wake just get bigger; all those things that used to be free, up and see the reelection of Barack like school sports, are now one more bill to pay. It’s all the little things that pile up to become big things.” Obama.” September 24, 2012 19 take the stage THE SCHOOLCRAFT CONNECTION 20 rts ntertainment A & E September 24, 2012 Friday Night Rentals Killer flicks from outer space By Jim McDonnell, Todd Walsh & Josiah Thomas Staff Writers

“2001: A Space Odyssey” use of sound, atmosphere and moon with Lovell, while Swigert rates it from other films. It can (1968) cinematography. However, this kept the command module in be no surprise that it won the film is not for everyone. The film orbit. Gary Sinise plays Ken 2009 Academy Award for Best For decades, Americans have is 148 minutes long, and during Mattingly, who ends up staying Animated Feature. been in love with films and TV about 88 of those minutes (not 88 in Mission Control and talking shows about space and space straight minutes, though) there is Swigert down while he attempts “Men In Black” (1997) travel. Of course, “Star Wars” pop- no dialogue. However, this doesn’t to splashdown onto Earth. This The film starts with a space- ularized space movies and “Star stop the film from being a beauti- movie is well crafted, has a good craft harboring a horrible yet Trek” was the first hugely suc- ful, entertaining and necessary cast and will keep you on the resourceful alien monster crashes cessful TV franchise about space. cinema experience. edge of your seat. A highly recom- to earth. Meanwhile, street-smart However, the grandfather of all mended film! NYPD cop, Jay, is recruited by the epic space movies came out back “Apollo 13” (1995) veteran Agent K to the ranks of in 1968: Stanley Kubrick’s “2001: A In general, films based on true “WALL-E” (2008) Men in Black – a secret agency Space Odyssey.” stories have the potential to truly In “WALL-E,” director Andrew dedicated to “Protecting the earth The film begins with “The inspire viewers. “Apollo 13” is Stanton answers the question, from the scum of the universe,” Dawn of Man.” Our ancestors, one such inspiring film, cover- “What if mankind had to leave according to the movie’s tagline. who look as if they may be of ing an event of supreme histori- Earth and somebody forgot to This movie is based on a comic the Australopithecus africanus cal significance. The 13th Apollo turn off the last robot?” This ani- of the same name and premise. species, go about their daily mission was meant to be another mated epic follows the adventures Much of its material is tongue-in- lives until they encounter a mission to the moon, which would of WALL-E, a robot who has been cheek treatment of how the para- giant monolith, which acts as an have included an exploration of left behind to clean the planet. noid conspiracy theorist’s dreams arbiter of evolution. And then, in the Fra Mauro crater, which was Things take a turn, however, are made reality in the MIB’s the beautiful use of a jump cut – eventually explored by the crew when an unexpected robot named own world. The film is never which must be seen to fully appre- of Apollo 14. However, just under EVE appears and he immediately too serious and is loaded with ciate – the timeline of the film 56 hours into the flight, as Jack falls in love. plenty of memorable one-liners leaps millennia to the early 21st Swigert flips the switch to stir the It is hard to believe that anima- and hilariously dicey slapstick century, complete with the glory oxygen tanks in a routine pro- tors and filmmakers can push between the Agents and the main of space travel. For the rest of the cedure, one of the oxygen tanks CGI any further than they already villain, Edgar the Bug. film, Kubrick beautifully show- on the service module explodes. have. The majority of the movie is The chemistry between Tommy- cases the cooperation – and at The crew must then retreat to the told through a montage of images Lee Jones and Will Smith works times, non-cooperation – between lunar module and pilot the ship and sounds. There is no exposi- well as a rookie-recruit relation- man and super-computer, during back home, risking death from tion and hardly any dialogue. ship – in spite of having to endure the long voyages throughout the lack of air. “WALL-E” is told purely through insane tasks like delivering an solar system. And in quite a bril- The casting in this movie is par- visuals and sound effects, and yet, alien-squid baby for an emigrat- liant prediction, onboard the ticularly good. Tom Hanks plays there is never a moment where ing extraterrestrial, or extracting ship Discovery One en route to Jim Lovell, commander of the anything is unclear, and WALL-E info from a talking pug that the Jupiter, Dr. Dave Bowman and Dr. mission. Kevin Bacon plays Jack itself is nothing less than a com- public thinks is a ventriloquist’s Frank Poole watch their interview Swigert, who at the last minute pletely defined character. The decoy. All the while, the rookie with BBC on a device that looks stepped in for Ken Mattingly after movie is a testament of effective Agent J, who is still coping with remarkably like an Apple iPad! he came down with the measles. visual storytelling. having all of his personal life’s For many, this film is fun to Bill Paxton plays Fred Haise, While the animation is beauti- information erased from exis- watch, and is considered a classic who was meant to walk on the fully flawless, it is the romance tence, forces himself come to by most critics for its phenomenal between WALL-E and EVE that terms with the next-level prob- holds the movie together. The lems that only he and Agent K two spark a beautiful love affair would dare face. that lingers much longer than Due to it’s high production run any of the film’s other themes. and popularity in the late ‘90s, “WALL-E” has undeniable techni- copies of the movie are quite easy cal and conceptual merit, but it to find. The movie’s solid struc- is the emotional core that sepa- ture and balance between action, sci-fi and comedy make for a film that has high re-watchability and fun for most ages. September 24, 2012 21

Dust off the book jacket ... Unlock the magical world of Hogwarts once again

By Alys Dolan Ronald Weasley and Hermione Granger. He mystery and angst. The book is set to launch Managing Editor soon realizes that his life and name is famous on September 27, just over fifteen years after The British Author who made fantasy in the wizarding world. her first Harry Potter book. Audiences are history is back at it with an adult novel titled Potter’s adventures at Hogwarts include his ready and waiting to take a bite out of the “The Casual Vacancy.” However, J.K. Rowling agile endeavors with Quidditch, a few sticky latest harvest from J.K. Rowling’s mind. Before will always be remembered for creating a mix ups with polyjuice potion, a mysterious her new book launches, loyal fans or newcom- realm of magic and wonder for children of entry in the Triwizard Tournament and a ers to Rowling’s books should, perhaps, pick all ages with “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s never-failing talent for falling into the wrong up the Potter series once more or for the first Stone” in 1997. The book opened the door to place at the wrong time. The series features time and familiarize themselves with the taste a journey unlike any other and left children seven books that detail every adventure Harry of the author’s writing that will leave them wanting to find out who the awkward wizard Potter takes Ron and Hermione on, as well as a wanting more. was, and how his life came to be. dramatic conclusion to his childhood and his The first book immerses the reader into the final battle with his life long adversary Lord fantasy of a boarding school for young wizards Voldemort. and witches where they train and learn about For many of the faithful followers of the their craft. Hogwarts School of Wizarding Harry Potter mythos, the last book launch and Witchcraft takes in students from around in 2007 marked the end of not only Harry’s the globe for the entire school year to unlock childhood but their own. Children grew up the potential that lies within the adolescents’ with the characters and learned with them. powers. For a young Harry Potter, this star- Warner Brother studios turned the beloved tling discovery takes him to a place where he printed series into cinema magic, and ensured finally feels at home. that Mr. Potter and his loved ones will live on Potter learns from Rubeus Hagrid that the in the hearts of many. With the school year life he was destined for was kept a secret from underway, there's no better time to dust off him for most of his life because of his bitter the collection and delve deep in the world of aunt and uncle. He is whisked away from the magic once more. “muggle” (nonmagic folk) world and learns “The Casual Vacancy” is described as of his parents’ true identities and what lies “blackly comic and thought-provoking.” in store for this special wizard. On the way Rowling explores an entirely different domain to the new school, Potter meets the students from the magical school of Hogwarts, focus- who would become his lifelong companions, ing instead a small English town riddled with

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By Jonathan King By Jonathan King By Brianne Radke By Chris Kovacs Editor in Chief Editor in Chief Arts & Entertainment Editor Web Photography Editor Arcade Fire can do no wrong... at Shifting sounds and member lineups A 20-year career has finally come full Formerly known as both Before least, not in the eyes of the indie rock for over a decade, the psychedelic circle. Although the Dave Matthews Band Today and Early Times After, Pierce world. Seven years before the smash soundsmiths that go by the name has managed to remain a top-grossing the Veil has risen from a little-known success of “The Suburbs” that garnered Animal Collective have been releas- touring band, the band’s recent releases band to a well-known group. Pierce them an Album of the Year Grammy, ing albums since 2000. In ‘09, Animal have drawn a mediocre response from the Veil was formed in San Diego, Arcade Fire set the music world alight Collective gained immense critical critics and fans alike. A year out of the California in 1998, and since then the with one of the most sensational debut acclaim for their album “Merriweather studio and off of the road appears to be band has released three albums under releases of all time: “Funeral.” Post Pavilion” (“MPP”), which was the just what the doctor ordered for the guys. their current name. The definitive “Funeral” is an album of emotion, best-reviewed album of the year accord- “Away From the World” marks a turn in style of Vic Fuentes (vocals, guitar), titled as such because several of the ing to review aggregator Metacritic. On the right direction. Mike Fuentes (drums), Jaime Preciado band members had recently experienced Sept. 4, the group unleashed their 9th The band initially rejoined Steve (bass) and Tony Perry (guitar) has loss of family members. As such, the studio album, “Centipede Hz.” Lilywhite, producer of the first three formed a well-rounded fan base for emotion contained within is frequently While “MPP” drifted onward with DMB albums, to generate a collec- them that includes well-recognized dark and personal, from the plead- an almost dreamlike pace, “Centipede tion of studio versions of past live names, such as Thrice, Blink-182, As I ing tone of “Crown of Love” to the tale Hz” has a much more pronounced performances. However, the result of Lay Dying and The Used. of a family divided in “Neighborhood sense of urgency about it. The opening this renewed partnership is an album Pierce the Veil’s first album, “A Flair #2 (Laika).” The four “Neighborhood” two tracks, “Moonjock” and “Today’s of entirely new material, with an old For The Dramatics” (2007), got the tracks, which dominate the first half of Supernatural,” set the tone with a blast school DMB feel. The album centers group hooked up with their current the album, set the scene for both the of energy and labyrinthine sonic tex- on social and political themes with a record label company Equal Vision album and the band at large, touching tures. Throughout the album, acoustic smattering of romance and innuendo – Records. Since signing, Pierce the on the themes which would later be and electronic elements are melted into typical Dave. Veil has released two other albums, expanded in “The Suburbs." dense instrumentations that occasion- In terms of instrumentals, the guys “Selfish Machines” (2010) and the While the album title correctly ally create a feeling of the songs being are still making magic. The stretches group’s new triumph “Collide with the predicates a somber tone throughout crushed under their own weight. of jazzy, jammy departures, for which Sky,” which was released this past July. the album, there are several moments Occasionally, the collision of seem- DMB’s live shows are notorious, appear This newest collection has received where the music crests into a peak of ingly-disparate sounds lead to a capti- in smaller form throughout the album, nothing but acclaim from critics pure, bright energy. The highest of vating harmonic convergence. “Pulleys” with an especially intricate web of such at Alternative Press Magazine and these peaks is “Wake Up," a command- is a great example of this, with the melodies found in “Drunken Soldier.” Absolute Punk. ing, anthemic track about the inevi- multitude layers of sound meshing to “Broken Things” is the album’s first The album consists of thirteen table and necessary loss of childhood the point where individual instruments song with driving verses that transcend tracks (no bonus tracks are included). innocence. The forlorn words (“If the are practically indecipherable, and yet into a sublime, floating refrain creat- Starting off with “May These Noises children don’t grow up/ Our bodies everything works together as a dense ing the kind of divine tempo collision Startle You in Your Sleep Tonight,” get bigger but our hearts get torn up”) framework for the vocals. “Pulleys” is that leaves listeners hungry for the next Vic’s vocals demand attention. PTV are positioned in between triumphant both eminently listenable and tightly- track. The first single, “Mercy,” receives will either command that attention chants that sound like they were sung woven, making it easily one of the more delicate treatment from the quietly at the beginning or grab the from a mountaintop. album’s highlights. band’s instruments as Matthews gently listener after taking a “breath real There’s a theatricality about Elsewhere, the “everything but the croons a loving message of hope and slow” and plunging deep into guitar “Funeral” that lies partly within the kitchen sink” mentality grows tiresome. change. Elsewhere, “The Riff” features sweeps on the fretboard and vocals instrumentation. While guitars lead “New Town Burnout” settles into a hyp- lyrics dealing in aging and love and fea- screaming out of the speakers with the headfirst charge of “Neighborhood notic groove early on and spends the rest of turing an extended guitar solo by Tim “Hell Above.” A few tracks later, PTV #4 (Power Out)" and the slow burn of the track piling on layers of sound, almost Reynolds to boot. is joined by Kellin Quinn of Sleeping “Rebellion (Lies),” it’s the orchestral daring the listener to hold on. Animal Although the absence of the late, With Sirens in “King for a Day.” accompaniments that increase the Collective’s musical ability never comes into great saxophonist Roi Moore is felt, These energetic musicians create an depth and heighten the emotion of question, but at times it feels like they’re the brass section is filled out quite unstoppable force. Another feature is Arcade Fire’s powerful and powerfully- trading off sonic viscosity for songwriting. nicely with the presence of Jeff Coffin Lindsey Stamey from Oh No Fiasco! delivered lyrics. By augmenting songs Ultimately there’s not a whole lot of Bela Fleck and the Flecktones on sax in “Hold on Till May.” A mix of fea- with violin, accordion, xylophone and for flailing listeners to grab on to in and Rashawn Ross on trumpet. Boyd tures and new mixes in songs along harp (just about all of Arcade Fire’s 7+ “Centipede Hz,” but that doesn’t mean Tinsley brings back the lively punch of with the good old tunes that any PTV members are multi-instrumentalists), it’s not a rewarding listen. Beneath the his fiddle, which was sadly less appar- fan will recognize, “Collide With the they achieve a level of grandeur that cosmetic chaos lie some darn good ent in the band’s last few releases, but is Sky” bring spicy flavor to the music other bands can’t match. songs, surrounded by a very admirable rightfully prominent again, particularly industry and our iPods. “Funeral” can be deep, small and per- ambition of providing a unique auditory throughout the second half of “Snow The Bottom Line: sonal, and yet at the same time grand, experience. While the mix of indie rock Outside.” Carter Beauford and Stefan Captivating vocal melodies and rich and evocative. It is simultaneously and avant garde is less consistent than in Lessard are, as always, extraordinary on screaming guitar squeals rush the solemn and euphoric, and sits as an previous releases, “Centipede Hz” is still the drums and bass, respectively. ears so forcefully that the listener just awe-inspiring debut from this monolith a very interesting album and will proba- The Bottom Line: can’t sit still. Expect to dance at this of indie rock. bly benefit from multiple listens. Animal This album is not only highly recom- party where the “bass shakes the earth The Bottom Line: Collective fans should enjoy this one. mended to the band’s oldest, dearest underground.” By the end of “Collide “Funeral” is bursting with emotion The Bottom Line: admirers, but it also happens to be a with the Sky,” you’ll be feeling like and energy, and has rightfully attained “Centipede Hz” is a dense, experi- great opportunity for a new crop of fans you’ve gone on an adventure with Vic its position as a modern classic. It is mental and occasionally difficult album to fall in love. “Away From the World” and the guys through Hell and back, perhaps the definitive indie rock album – maybe not Animal Collective’s best, supplies a blissful vibe and tugs at and making a stop in Palm Springs to of the 2000s, and is a required listen for but certainly interesting enough to heartstrings, staying groovy until the do some tabletop dancing. any music lover. warrant a listen. very last note. September 24, 2012 23

By Jonathan King Editor in Chief “Bastion” brings style, action and storytelling to the iOs What turns a game into a Bastion and unravel the cause There are further elements of engaging the player... some- story? Or, more specifically, of the Calamity. gameplay minutiae that add thing even the best “Bejew- what turns a standard hack- The story is incredibly engag- layers of depth and intrigue, eled” clone can only do for five and-slash adventure into an ing, thanks in part to one of such as the weapon upgrading minutes at best. experience worth remember- the most intriguing features of system which forces you to As of now, “Bastion” sits as ing? There are so many “Bastion:” the interactive choose between a pair of easily the best game on the elements that game designers narrator. Rucks recounts the mutually-exclusive upgrades iPad, without question. The have at their disposal to elevate story in past tense as it hap- which can never be activated at combat is swift and slick, the the gaming experience, from pens, providing both dynamic the same time. Everything RPG elements are prevalent visual artistry to interesting information about your combines together to make but not overwhelming and the story and character develop- surroundings and a feeling of “Bastion” feel not nearly as whole game is drenched in eye ment. And “Bastion,” the indie connection to the story. Rucks shallow as most other – correc- and ear candy. Port or not, this XBLA action RPG recently doesn't just cover the Kid's tion: all other – iPad games. is still a testament to the fact ported to the iOs for the iPad, actions but also his feelings, But “Bastion” is more than just that mobile games don't have uses just about all of them. which will often match the a collection of great game to be watered-down surrogates “Bastion” begins with the player's, creating a fantastic elements. Like “Chrono Trig- of big console titles. If you own Kid, who wakes up after the sense of immersion. ger” or “Shadow of the Colos- an iPad, you owe it to yourself Calamity, which has fractured The visuals and the sound sus,” it's a title that under- to spend some time with the the landscape and turned all are equally phenomenal. The stands the importance of Kid. the people into ash. With his watercolor look of “Bastion” is trusty hammer in tow, he absolutely gorgeous – the way travels to the Bastion, a safe that all the floating isles rise haven where everyone was up piece by piece under your supposed to go in times of feet is especially enchanting – crisis, only to find a white- creating a captivating fantasy haired man named Rucks who atmosphere. Meanwhile, the appears to be the only other soundtrack is nigh on perfect: survivor. Shedding nary a tear, a wild west fantasy trip-hop our silent, steadfast protago- concoction that deserves to be nist sets out to restore the listened to with headphones.

Home sweet “Hearth re” New “Skyrim” DLC adds all the comforts of home

By Peter Helms granddaddy’s houses though. aesthetic. Feel Staff Writer Instead of being located within like taking a a city, the new homes are ride? Hire a Alduin is dead. You, the located throughout some of personal Dovahkiin, are master of the the most idyllic landscapes in carriage to drive Companions, the Mages’ “Skyrim” and are relatively you around the College and Thane of half a inexpensive, even for low-level realm. Want to dozen holds. It’s been a long characters. These homes also really liven up day, and you need a place to aren’t prefabricated; be your home? Hire hang your hat. Well thankfully, prepared to work. “Hearthfire” your own Bethesda has given you just has added all-new methods of personal bard to such a place (a few, actually) crafting, from new recipes to sing of your with their newest download- new ingredients, allowing you glorious exploits. able content (DLC) package for to plan and build your dream Remember, however, that “The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim,” home. Want to show off the you’re not in the city anymore. child from the Riften orphan- “Hearthfire,” released for Xbox fantastic beasts you’ve killed? Bandits, dragons and wild age. Do not think you can just 360 and PC on Sept. 4. (Sorry Build a trophy room. Avid beasts are a threat to both you pick up a child any time you PS3 players – still no word on reader? Build a library. Bud- and your property that must be like, however. The governess when you will get either ding mage? An alchemy tower dealt with on occasion, espe- doesn’t think too highly of “Hearthfire” or “Dawnguard.”) with an added greenhouse will cially if you want to raise a adventuring, and will make Reminiscent of the smaller have your potion cabinet family. sure the child will only go to content packages of overflowing. Prefer the more That’s not all that’s new with the best and safest of homes. If “Oblivion,” “Hearthfire” adds hands-on approach? Add a “Hearthfire.” New to the “Elder you want to complete your homes to the regions they forge and armory. Scrolls” series when “Skyrim” family and haven’t married, previously left out. These aren’t Feeling lazy or overwhelmed was first released, children are hop over to the local temple of your and don’t want to manage your an interesting addition to the Mara and find the love of your property on your own? Hire a environment of towns and life. Nothing beats slaying a steward and he or she can buy cities. Emphasizing the role- dragon and watching the building materials or even playing element of the genre, wonder in your child’s eyes as finish furnishing your new developers have given you the you regale the story. Finally, manor. Add livestock, crops opportunity to make your “Skyrim” is a place to come and a stable for a more rustic house a home by adopting a home to. 24 THE SCHOOLCRAFT CONNECTION September 24, 2012 An all-new look for television this fall Check out the new shows happening this season By Alys Dolan tiques every move she makes, spunky mother, Lillie Mae, who Managing Editor from her professional decisions is there to comically guide Reba One can always rely on televi- to her clothing, and Jeremy Reed in the right direction. Reba will sion to provide us with a few (Ed Weeks) a British lion that discover what it takes to earn her laughs, and the forthcoming competes in the same field but voice back, and teach her family season should not disappoint. enjoys Lahrir’s personal “assets.” the life lessons they will need to The upcoming fall lineup includes She sets goals to be a thinner and grow up in this world. The song- the return of favorites like “Once less chaotic Mindy, but that is stress’ new comedy is highly antic- Upon a Time,” “How I Met Your not what life has in store for this ipated by fans everywhere. bouncy, bumbling doctor. The Mother,” “The New Girl” and “The Neighbors” (ABC) “Modern Family,” as well show is highly anticipated by audi- as adding some newcom- ences who have been loyal fans Series Premiere Wednesday Sept. ers to the mix. The highly to the always-funny sitcom, “The 26 9:30 p.m. anticipated television season Office.” The Weavers have decided to make a life for themselves launches in September, and “Malibu Country” (ABC) audiences will see some familiar in Hidden Hills, New Jersey; faces in new places. Series Premiere Friday Nov. 2 Suburbia. The neighborhood 8:30 p.m. seems perfect with green grass, “The Mindy Project” (Fox) Reba McEntire (“Reba,” picket fences and crisp white Series Premiere Tuesday Sept. 25 “Tremors”) lights up television shutters, but lurking behind the 9:30 p.m. screens once more in the new spotless windows dwells the truth Mindy Kaling from “The Office” comedy about her character, about the Neighbors. Mart Weaver returns to television screens this Reba, making a new life for her (Lenny Venito) meets the “leader” fall as the socially challenged family after her famous husband of the community Larry Bird and quirky yet brilliant OB/GYN is caught in an affair... or affairs (Simon Templeman) who reveals Mindy Lahiri. Mindy is every- to be precise. Reba was a country that they are an alien race from thing one would imagine in a music star that gave up her planet Zabvron. “hot mess,” when it comes to the career to raise her children and His wife, Debbie (Jami Gertz), opposite sex anyway. Lahiri is at support her cheatin’ husband. is ready to pack up and run, but the top of her game in her medical She packs up her mother, son and the weird neighbors seem harm- career, but struggles to maintain daughter with dreams of a sunny less, so the Weavers decide to a personal life of any sort. This Californian life. give this community a chance. is perhaps due to her beyond Reba’s son, Cash (Justin The new series is about the wacky awkward drunken speech at an Prentice), goes from being a big adventures this human family ex’s wedding, or the time she was fish in a little pond in Nashville to has while trying to live in a arrested for an intoxicated bike being a small fish in a big pond. neighborhood populated by green trip into a swimming pool. Kim (Sarah Rue), his younger Martians from space. Tune in and Lahiri is surrounded by sister, blossoms in the new sur- find out what happens with flesh challenging coworkers roundings and befriends the meets ooze on the new series like Danny Castellano neighborhood boy, who is very “The Neighbors” on ABC. (Chris Messina), who cri- open with his sexuality. Lily Tomlin plays Reba’s sassy and September 24, 2012 25

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THE SCHOOLCRAFT CONNECTION 26 Sports September 24, 2012 Kicking it in the fast lane Men's soccer team offense explodes

By Abdallah Chirazi Sports Editor

The best thing to do when ending your last game in a double overtime tie to your rival Owens is simply to defeat the next opponent in line. The Schoolcraft Men’s Soccer team wasted no time when facing Parkland College on Sept. 8. The Ocelots won 6-3 in convincing fashion but were given a scare in the first half. After sophomore Adrian Tash scored the first goal for Schoolcraft at the four-minute mark of the game, Parkland responded with two unanswered goals. Jesus Morales (11th minute) and Luke O’Neill (35th) both scored giving Parkland the first-half lead. But Schoolcraft answered with a massive five unanswered goals, including two from forward Chris Long, another by Tash and two goals from Ardit Dushkaj. A week after taking on Parkland, the Ocelots took on Cincinnati State Technical & CC. Schoolcraft, winning in a 3-0 shutout, easily controlled this game. They had the advantage in shots by period and in corner kicks. The only disadvantage Schoolcraft seemed to be at was its 17 com- mitted penalties to Cincinnati’s 11. All three goals were scored in the first half. Sophomore defender Jose Viloria scored the first goal in the 10th minute Photos by Andrew Kieltyka off a corner kick. Less than a minute later Schoolcraft Forward Titus Kozo chases down the ball against the Jackson Community freshman mid fielder Ardit Dushkaj scored College defender. on break away giving the Ocelots a 2-0 lead. The final goal was recorded three minutes before the half came to an end off a 30-yard strike by Romairo Georgis. In their two games after Owens, the Ocelots have scored nine goals and have their coaching staff on notice. “The guys have really been clicking on offense since the Owens game,” said assistant coach Chris Grodzicki, “Nine goals in the Parkland and Cincinnati St. games are always nice to see.” And yet, the two games and nine goals weren’t enough of a statement. Schoolcraft Men’s Soccer team took down Jackson CC (Sept. 19), in a 4-0 shutout. The first goal scored was by midfielder Ahmad Jawad in the 5th minute of the game. The first half ended in 1-0 lead but featured a total of 18 fouls, 11 committed by the Ocelots. “We played pretty good in the first half,” said freshman defender Mustafa Raychouni, “We moved the ball a lot. [...] We had a problem in the first half with the final pass to score but we made up for it in the second half.” Indeed they did, scoring three goals in the second half. Ardit Dushkaj scored two goals in the 55th and 64th minute, capped off with the final goal from Gino Pasquali in the 66th minute. “We scored three more goals in the second half,” noted Raychouni, “We are focused more than ever – we don’t want to leave the field knowing we didn’t give it everything we have. We have 13 goals in Ardit Dushkaj gets tangled up by a Jackson Community College defender. three games and hopefully we can get even better.” September 24, 2012 27

Photos by Andrew Kieltyka Freshman Sydney Popiel breaks through two Delta Community College players from a game earlier this season.

Popiel scored her first goal of the season unassisted against Jackson on Sept. 12.

Ocelots hit bumpy road Women's soccer looks to get back on track

By Erynn Grady with both Danielle Schendel in a 2-2 tie. The game lasted a Staff Writer and Alexis Smith split- total of 110 minutes, overtime ting time in net. Schendel included. While there was no The Lady Ocelots are had thirteen saves and clear winner, Jackson avoided kicking into high gear now, Smith made six. Northern a loss and Schoolcraft settled facing some hefty compe- Michigan would score two for the tie. tition across the state. In more times before the game the last three weeks, the was over. However, defender Schoolcraft vs. Women’s Soccer team has Hunter Jurecki answered Cincinnati State played against Northern with a goal unassisted of Cincinnati State Michigan University, her own just minutes after Community College is Jackson Community College, Northern’s last goal to make something of a rival for Cincinnati State Community the final score 3-1. Schoolcraft College, at least College and Kellogg. when it comes to Women’s Schoolcraft vs. Jackson Schoolcraft vs. Soccer. The history isn’t a On September 12, the friendly one, and each team Northern Michigan team traveled to Jackson, was looking for a victory. On The Lady Ocelots took on Michigan. The first half fea- September 15 the Ocelots Northern Michigan (Sept. tured Schoolcraft dominat- traveled to Ohio for their 12), losing 3-1. The first half ing on corner kicks (11-0) match against host Cincinati passed quickly and Northern and also leading on shots State. Right out of the gate Michigan scored five minutes attempted (15-8). At the end the Ocelots were able to before the whistle, ending the of the first half Schoolcraft maintain possession of the Lady Ocelots fight for posession against Delta first half with the score 1-0. College led 2-0. Defender ball for most of the first Community College. The bright spot for Schoolcraft Anthoula Papioannau scored half. Schoolcraft outshot was goalkeeper Tara Gessler. in the 11th minute off a corner Cincinnati 16-3 but became Szado and the team. “Kayla were led by sophomore mid- In that half, she made thir- kick, while midfielder Sydney very physical committing 11 Szado had a fantastic match. fielder Emily Behnke and teen saves. When asked how Popiel scored the second goal fouls. Midfielder Samantha She was very active in freshman Rachel Blackney. she felt on her performance, in the 18th minute. Jarrett scored for Schoolcraft offense and created numer- Behnke struck first in the Gessler said “I thought I played In the second half, Jackson in the 33rd minute and ous opportunities,” said 38th minute, while Blackney very well. […] Playing a bigger quickly put two shots in the the first half ended with a Shivraman, “Despite sig- scored in the second half at university raises the pressure back of Schoolcraft’s net. 1-0 lead over Jackson. The nificant injuries they showed the 78th minute. Goalkeeper for me and I love being in that Both goals were scored late in second half was played resilience and played a good Tara Gessler made one save position because it makes me the game. Jackson forwards with even more intensity. game.” to post the shutout as the play harder.” Sommer Groendky and Taylor Sophomore forward Kayla Ocelots improved to 6-3-1 After a passionate halftime Richardson instantly became Szado scored the final goal Schoolcraft vs. Kellogg overall and 3-1-1 in NJCAA meeting, the girls took the the heroes of the game scoring in the 72nd minute making Region XII. field for the second half of the in the 79th and 82nd minute. the score to 2-0. Schoolcraft battled host game focused. The Ocelots No other goals would be Deepak Shivraman, the Kellogg Community College switched up their goalkeepers scored, and the game ended head coach, spoke highly of on Sept. 19. The Ocelots’ Set! Spike! Slip! Volleyball team experiences tough stretches Abdallah Chirazi and Dylan Nardone Sports Editor and Staff Writer

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LAKELAND (OH) CC TOURAMENT / Photo by Andrew Kieltyka HENRY FORD RESULTS After a shaky start in the month Set! Spike! Slip! of September, the Lady Ocelots par- ticipated in the Lakeland CC tourna- showed a lot of promise,” said Coach ment (Sept. 14-15). After competing Volleyball team Brumfield. in eight contests, they renewed their Obviously the girls weren’t quite confidence by winning six games. experiences at their best at the Owens tourna- There two losses came at the hands of ment. Coach Rod expressed that they tough stretches Sinclair CC. The score sets were 25-18, played well but empathized they need 25-10 and 25-19, 25-18. By Abdallah Chirazi to work on a few things and drill it Schoolcraft played Henry Ford Sports Editor multiple times throughout the next (Sept. 18) at home and came out with & couple of practices. a convincing win. The Lady Ocelots By Dylan Nardone In the Lansing scrimmage games, Staff writer have improved their overall record the ladies prevailed but it was hard to 12-7. The score sets for the game were really take anything out of it, because The month of September hasn’t 25-15, 25-7, 23-23 and 25-10. For results Lansing team only had nine players. been kind to the Schoolcraft Women’s on upcoming future matchups, please It’s hard winning a game with six Volleyball team. Coming off four visit www.Schoolcraftconnection.com. straight losses, the Ocelots are now players on the floor and three on the scrambling for answers, trying to bench, but they showed great poise. make this rough start nothing but a After going through a stretch of losses, distant memory. the Women’s Volleyball team had their In the Owens (OH) CC Tournament eyes set on Alpena. After playing them that ran from August 31 to September a total of seven sets in two games, the 2, the women’s soccer team went 2-4. Ocelots came out victorious twice. Their two wins came at the expense “We really wanted to experi- of Kalamazoo Valley and Kellogg. The ment with our roster,” noted Coach set scores were 24-26, 17-25, 23-25 and Brumfield, “We were able to go deep 25-20, 25-22, 25-21. roster […] to give the girls an oppor- When September rolled along tunity in competition. They brought the lady Ocelots found themselves some nice challenges and they’re in a world of trouble, dropping four getting better every year.” straight losses. Two of the teams were Gaining momentum, the follow- nationally ranked, Kishwaukee College ing week SC squared up against Mott (3) and Parkland College (7). The other (Sept. 13) in five sets. The score set two losses came to Illinois Central was, 26-24, 23-25, 21-25, 25-23 and 15-12 College and rival Owens CC. Yet head in favor of Mott. coach Rob Brumfield didn’t seem to Although the outcomes of games have lose to confidence in his team. not gone according to plan at times, the “We went 2-4. The four teams we ladies don’t seem to be distressed. Coach lost to were nationally ranked all last Brumfield seems to have all the confi- Schoolcraft Middle-Blocker Danielle Hopson spikes the ball year and are currently ranked for dence in the world, and said, “We can go against the Henry Ford team. this year. […] The positive side is we very far. We are going to have a winning season. There is no doubt.”

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Badalamente, “I love to grab the Photo by Mathew Schwedt soccer ball and take walks with my dad. We talk about goals, accom- Photo by Andrew Kieltyka plishments and whatever swings our way. My dad has a lake house. We like to gather our family up there, have feasts, play games and swim.” After playing soccer at Woodhaven High school, Badalamente decided to take her talents to Schoolcraft for simple reasons: being affordable, close to home and having a good athletic program. After making an immediate impact, the midfielder now embraces her role as the leader of the team. Academically she is still unde- cided on her career path and doesn’t want to rush into anything. Being a student athlete may demand a whole

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By Jonathan King Part-time Necromancer

It’s all fun and games until somebody loses a brain. Zombies are all laughs when they’re limited to the confines of the big screen or a video game. However, in a post-apocalyptic scenario, the undead are no laughing matter. Zombies are an inevitable part of life after the Event, and as such you need to make sure you have your facts straight and are fully prepared. Recognizing a zombie by appearance is key to staying safe. Zombies are slow, lumbering creatures with far-off, glazed expressions and little to no cranial activity. (Feel free to insert your own joke about the politician of your choice.) While we typi- cally picture zombies as grey, decomposing husks, covered in blood and missing limbs, in actuality zombies can look as normal as you or me. Is that just a stoner hanging out in the 7-11 parking lot or a mindless brain-eater? Is that an elderly lady looking through a coupon book or a soulless devourer of flesh? It’s impossible to tell at a glance, and in a post- apocalyptic scenario, you can’t take any chances. It may seem harsh, but a casualty here and there means a safer tomorrow for any survivors. So, you’ve spotted what you’re 80-85% sure is a card-carrying member of the league of the undead. How do you now deal with this problem? Well, the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach, and the way to a dead zombie is through its brain. Straight through, preferably with a high-caliber firearm. The Cosmoku only way to truly dispose of a zombie, as I’m sure you were taught as a schoolchild, is to destroy the brain through piercing, bludgeoning, burning or explod- ing. How you accomplish this is mostly a matter of personal preference. Shotgun and machete are always popular choices, although in a pinch, alterna- tive weapons such as a cricket bat or lawnmower can come in handy. We suggest you try out a variety of options on some melons or store mannequin until you find the method that suits your style. Now of course, there are certain myths surround- ing the world of the undead. For example, zombies do not have anything close to the mental wherewithal required to break into synchronized dance, as the late Michael Jackson would have you believe. And regardless of what films like “28 Days Later” may purport, there are no such things as “fast zombies.” If you should see a dead-eyed human-like creature running toward you at full speed, it could either be a radioactive mutant (which is a completely differ- ent barrel of fish) or just a junkie tweaking on bath salts. Either way, proceed with extreme caution and dispose of either at your own discretion. Luckily, there is plenty of educational material to prepare you for the impending hellstorm before it hits. George A. Romero’s “Night of the Living Dead” is a seminal work on the subject and a crucial visual study tool. For practical tips, Max Brooks’ “The Zombie Survival Guide” is must-read literature. Finally, “Evil Dead II” is an excellent study in the use of weaponry in times of crisis – Ash’s use of the double-barreled shotgun is particularly noteworthy for any scholars out there. Stay informed and protected and you’ll be ahead of the game when it comes to dodging the gaping maws of the undead swarm. Remember, the only good zombie is a dead zombie.

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“Castle Garden” “The Anti-Chinese Wall: “Looking Backward” Source: Puck The American Wall Goes Up as the Chinese Original Comes Down.” Source: Puck Date: June 14, 1882 Source: Puck Date: January 11, 1893 Artist: Frederick Burr Opper Date: unknown Artist: Joseph Keppler For 35 years Castle Garden on Manhattan Island, New York City, was the principal point of Artist: F. Graetz This cartoon satirizes immigrants and their descendants who made it in America but disembarkation for immigrants. The prevalence there of various cheats and swindlers was Although the most racist caricatures are probably those of Chinese, here caricature is used wanted to deny new immigrants the same opportunity. one of primary arguments for the development of Ellis Island in 1892. sympathetically, showing the irony of European immigrants helping Uncle Sam prohibit immigration from China. Each brick bears a reason that the Chinese were not accepted in this country. Immigration and Caricature: Ethnic Images from the Appel Collection

Explore the role of caricature and stereotype in forming American values and attitudes Nevertheless, the collection offers great insight into Americancultural attitudes and is a about the multicultural development of the United States. Schoolcraft College presents remarkable resource for the study of American cultural history. This exhibition consists of a collection of immigrant and ethnic caricatures from popular graphics dating primar- print media such as cartoons, postcards, trade cards, prints and lithographs, all of which come ily from the Civil War to World War I, a period of massive migration to the United States. To from over 4,000 pieces donated to the MSU Museum by Dr. John and Selma Appel. modern Americans, the contents are sometimes humorous, sometimes very disturbing. September 24 – October 24, 2012 Monday – Friday 9 am – 7 pm | Lower Level of VisTaTech Center

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By Madame Mystique Spaceyscopes Staff Psychic Pluto Apollo Sept. 23 – Oct. 23 March 21 – April 19 FREAKY Indecisive much? The people of Earth have If you tune in to your pioneering spirit, small believed you to be one thing for far too long for steps may translate to giant leaps in the coming you try to switch it up far too often. Pick one days. On the other hand, these same strides may thing and stick with it. also become the stuff of conspiracy. Tread carefully. FAS T ! Shooting Star The Sun Oct. 24 – Nov. 21 April 20 – May 20 Keep up the good work! Your sizzling sparkle We get it; you think that everything revolves instills hope in all. around you! Bear in mind that, while you may FREAKY have throngs of admirers, the universe is infi- Mars nitely larger than your measly solar system. Nov. 22 – Dec. 21 Satellite GOOD! Soak up every bit of the limelight today, for soon, you will be yesterday’s news. You don’t see May 21 – June 21 anyone visiting the Moon anymore, do you? Your inquisitive nature has become intrusive and downright nosey. Would you just mind your Mercury own business already? Dec. 22 – Jan. 19 Although you have become the least substan- Black Hole tial of the bunch as of late, do not lose heart. You June 22 – July 22 are still number one in the lineup. No human Be careful not to let your clinginess take can take that away from you. control. Charming as you may be, nobody likes Meteorite to be caught in your vortex. Jan. 20 – Feb. 18 Supernova You should really work on your fatal flaw. July 23 – Aug. 22 Intruding on the personal space of others not Try to control your explosive energy in the only disrupts their atmosphere, but also ends up coming weeks. Your kind has a tendency to burn stripping you of your own substance. Enough! out long before the semester comes to a close. Earth’s Moon Uranus Feb. 19 – March 20 Aug. 23 – Sept. 22 It is high time that you cop your own style. Poor thing! You have been the butt of middle FREAKY FAST This whole reflecting-the-sun bit totally reveals school jokes for decades. It is about time you the weakness of your will. It is beyond lame. learned to laugh at yourself. If you can’t beat ‘em… DELIVERY! ©2011 JIMMY JOHN’S FRANCHISE, LLC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. September 24, 2012 35 36 THE SCHOOLCRAFT CONNECTION September 24, 2012

ear ye’ hear ye’ come one, come all to the magical land of Hollygrove where the fairiesH frolic and the ale is plenty. The festivities are of the most entertaining manner, with jousts, wishing well wenches, and men who breathe fire. Enjoy thyself with a thick turkey leg or a goblet of robust wine while watching the renaissance come to life in Holly, Michigan but hurry the revered Queen Elizabeth commands that all must leave court by the end of Sept.

The Queen appears for the closing ceremony

The blue knight scores a heavy blow, shattering his lance on his opponent’s shield.

A couple entrancing sirens pound on drums, A pickle vendor offers a snack to drawing in passers-by and seducing them with hungry festival-goers. their beautiful voices.

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