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Washtenaw Community College officially opened its Veterans Center, an office for student veterans to seek guidance or information on VA benefits, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, Nov. 12. The opening of the office marks a huge step in WCC’s continuing effort to support veterans. Dignitaries cutting the ribbon, starting left: Trustee Stephen Gill, State Rep. David Rutledge, D-Ypsilanti, Board of Trustees Chair Pamela Horiszny, Jason Morgan representing U.S. Rep. Dingell, D-Dearborn, WCC President Rose Bellanca and Vice President of Student and Academic Services Linda Blakey.

November 19, 2012 washtenaw community college, ann arbor, michigan washtenawvoice.com Former WCC student turns class assignment into children's book

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CHARLES MANLEY THE WASHTENAW VOICE What’s in a student profile? Author and former WCC student Jody Lamb holds a copy of her book, ‘Easter Ann Peters' Operation Cool.' Numbers tell the story as college analyzes itself–and starts to worry By Matt Durr in a classroom at Washtenaw Staff Writer Community College. By Kelly Bracha Courtney Sommerfeld, Enrollment “We need to figure out what the After graduating from Michigan Staff Writer Services coordinator, Pamela Mason, approval rating is for minorities Aspiring Whitmore Lake author State University with a degree in lead Enrollment Services tech and coming in to WCC’s different Jody Lamb had become so used to journalism, Lamb went into public What makes up the student body Lily Novel, secretary to the dean of departments,” McKnight-Morton rejection that when her dreams relations. But as her career grew and at Washtenaw Community College? Admissions and Student Life. said. “As for students, it’s a matter of finally came true, she thought it she was successful at her job, Lamb Each year, WCC officials aggregate “We have a format for doing letting them know the opportunity was still just a dream. said she still wasn’t happy with the and compile statistics and numbers the data poll and updating all the is there.” After submitting her novel to way her life was turning out. to answer that essential question. charts and graphs,” Blakey said. Minorities make up 30.5 percent of 30 different publishing companies, “I was so depressed, and I felt that Administrators hope to paint a “All information is pulled from the students at WCC this semester, with Lamb believed her story would I was alone in my struggles with not picture of how their students are student information system. It takes 18 percent of students registering never go to print. But when Royal feeling satisfied in my life,” Lamb progressing, what areas of study are only a couple of weeks to pull the fall as African Americans, a two percent Oak-based Scribe Publishing said. increasing or declining in enrollment semester data.” increase from five years ago, in the decided to go with Lamb’s story, Eventually she went back and and what ethnicities, educational After gathering the data, WCC fall semester of 2007. WCC’s student the ambitious author could not looked at the journals and stories backgrounds and demographics can take a closer look at enrollment body is also five percent Hispanic and believe it. she wrote as a kid before coming WCC draws enrollment from. rates compared to last year and even four percent Asian. “The email came in at 3:30 in the to a stark realization about herself. The Annual Student Profile five years prior to the current fall “This data gets the conversation morning and my dog happened to “I thought that I would be so and the Fall 2012 Student Profile semester. started,” Blakey said. “And there’s a wake me up at 6 a.m. and I read the disappointed in the grown-up were presented to WCC’s Board of In terms of diversity, WCC shows lot of work to be done.” email and I was disoriented and version of myself, the only thing I Trustees at the Oct. 23 meeting. a wide variety of ethnicities and age The Voice gathered a selection I couldn’t register what she was could think to do to make myself feel The data was collected by Linda groups attending the college, but of the statistics presented in saying,” Lamb said. “I went back better again was to write creatively,” Blakey, vice president of Student trustee Diana McKnight-Morton both profiles and created a visual to bed and woke up an hour later Lamb said. and Academic Services, Kathy wishes to expand diversity even presentation to give a brief summary and thought ‘that was such a nice With that in mind, Lamb Currie, director of Student Records, further. of who attends the college. dream, what a lovely dream.’” registered for a creative writing Eventually the fog wore off class at Washtenaw in the Winter and Lamb realized what she was semester of 2009. Growing up, being told. It was the culmination Lamb always enjoyed writing and 10-year mandate begins to curb smoking of three years’ work that started was looking to recapture the feeling BOOKSHELVES By Maria Rigou campus – and students like Stuart Washtenaw County ordinance CONTINUED A6 Contributor are still thumbing their noses, and stating that smoking should be flicking their butts, at it. done “a reasonable distance from any In a few months, Washtenaw Since February 2003, WCC entrances, windows and ventilation WCC trustees keep seats Community College will be has been following a no-smoking systems.” celebrating 10 years as a “smoke-free” policy that was backed by a In 2003, then-President Larry By Adrian Hedden the balloting. Whitworth said the college “will be Editor a smoke-free campus after you leave Other winners in the Nov. 6 the parking lot.” Washtenaw County residents general election: But things have changed. cast their ballots on Tuesday Two years later, the Board of to re-elect Diana McKnight- President and Vice President: Trustees decided that, to protect Morton and Richard Landau to Barrack Obama, Joe Biden the students’ health, the no-smoking two six-year terms on Washtenaw policy was to be extended to the Community College’s Board of US Senate: Debbie Stabenow parking area as well. Trustees. Officially, as of January 2006, The county held elections to fill U.S. House of Representatives students were not allowed to smoke two seats on the board and for the District 12: John Dingell near buildings or in their cars and continuation of Patrick McLean’s District 7: Tim Walberg were asked to leave campus to smoke. partial, two-year term. McLean At least that’s the college’s policy ran unopposed. Michigan State Representatives: on paper. The other two incumbents District 52: Gretchen Driskell were challenged by former WCC District 53: Jeff Irwin instructor William Hazen Figg, District 54: David Rutledge SMOKING who finished a distant third in MIKE ADSIT THE WASHTENAW VOICE District 55: Adam Zemke CONTINUED A6 A2 November 19, 2012 News The Washtenaw Voice

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By Amanda Jacobs dedication to promoting welding in FABTECH is North America’s Staff Writer their communities. largest event for metal forming, “I’m super excited,” Ashley Webel, fabrication, welding and finishing. It Washtenaw’s renowned welding a welding lab assistant said. “I’m so includes seminars and conferences to LOCAL ARTISTS FEATURED AT University of Michigan’s department has forged another proud of our school. We won over everyone including plant managers, GALLERY ONE Duderstadt Center. The honor for the college. some schools that have a lot more shop owners and engineers. Washtenaw Community exhibition is titled “Figure The American Welding Society money than we do, which goes to “You get to see what all of the new College’s Gallery One is featuring Drawing: A Variety of Approaches” and will be open and the Welding Equipment show the dedication of our students.” technology is,” Kay said. “It’s the auto an exhibit by local artists Ruth Bardenstein, Jeremy Brooks and until Nov. 30. Manufacturers Committee have Instructors also said that show of welding.” Katie Rubin. The exhibition is named WCC the Welding Educational administration’s funding choices Aside from FABTECH, the open for viewing from now to ‘YEAR OF WATER’ EVENTS Institution of the Year. for the welding department at the SkillsUSA competition was also Dec. 14. Gallery One is open AT WCC The award was presented at the college has helped them to succeed. taking place in Nevada from Nov. Monday-Tuesday from 10 a.m. Washtenaw’s year-long water FABTECH event on Nov. 14 at the Las “They try to keep up with our 11-15, where WCC’s Alex Pazkowski to 6 p.m., Wednesday-Thursday conservation awareness event, Vegas Convention Center in Nevada equipment, and it’s very expensive,” competed in one of two pre-trials as from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and “Year of Water,” will kick off to Washtenaw instructor Glenn Kay Kay said. “We get a lot of businesses one of the top six welding students Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with a Nov. 29 presentation II. that are really excited to hire our in the nation. by Laura Rubin of the Huron “They provided all of the funding,” students.” “We’re excited for Alex,” Kay said. INSTRUCTOR ART ON DISPLAY River Watershed Council. The Kay said. “It was generous, not only WCC was nominated by John Bohr, “He has put huge amounts of his time AT U-M presentation is free and open to the public from 6-7:30 p.m. to give us the award, but also to help former chairman of the AWS Detroit into this, and is above and beyond Washtenaw Faculty members Cathy VanVoorhis and Nic in the Great Lakes Regional us receive it.” section. just coming in and passing a welding Reszetar will have their art Training Center (Room 202). Washtenaw was selected out “We’re the only educational course.” displayed at an exhibition in of more than 30 other entries for institution in the state that can certify the award. The trophy is one of students with an AWS certificate,” the organization’s 2012 Image of Kay said. “There’s only one other For more information about Welding Awards, which are given to place in Michigan that can certify, but FABTECH, visit http://www. individuals and organizers that show they aren’t an educational facility.” fabtechexpo.com. For too many students, college just doesn’t add up; math still a struggle WEDNESDAY, NOV. 28: By Adrian Hedden Trustee Diana McKnight-Morton. transition from employee to student. NOV. 19-25: NO CLASSES Looking for something fun to RESUME DEVELOPMENT Editor “This is a national issue.” “I started small,” Kern said of her do on campus? Tough luck; go WORKSHOP The college now looks inward, initial foray into college courses. home. You’re all free! The resume you send could Daniel Dewind was not ready. recently addressing readiness by “And with all the help that is available, determine your value to a When he approached Washtenaw becoming more involved with local I would recommend WCC to anyone.” MONDAY, NOV. 26: INTERVIEW prospective employer. Give Community College in the fall of high schools. Gradually building her course load SKILLS WORKSHOP the right impression, the first 2009, the 23-year-old pastry chef “A lot of people are in denial,” said from one class, to two and then to Beef up your job-nabbing skills time, with sessions on the from Ann Arbor struggled to reach WCC President Rose Bellanca. “They full-time, Kern also took advantage with this workshop on advanced development of employment college-level academic standards. think they have a high school diploma of tutoring and support services techniques to stay focused and histories and experience. Event Although mentally prepared and they don’t need some sort of offered by the college to get her calm against even the toughest lasts from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in SC 287. to embark on a career in video refresher. It’s very problematic. They where she needed to be. She plans employers. Event lasts 2:30-4 WEDNESDAY, NOV. 28: ICE production, scoring highly in reading p.m. in SC 287. need to believe in the (entrance) test. on transferring to Eastern Michigan CREAM SOCIAL and writing on WCC’s entrance exam, If you don’t believe the results, take University this winter to continue TUESDAY, NOV. 27: JOB Join Student Activities in the Dewind’s math skills would soon it again. her studies in accounting. SEARCH TECHNIQUES first floor of the Student Center present a daunting obstacle on his “Our role is to of course help “The adults are a little rusty,” Make the hunt for a new job or for free ice cream sundaes with path to advancement. students when they come, but it Bellanca said. “I only do the math career less stressful and more all the fixings (vanilla ice cream “My math skills were not so good,” always takes two.” that is required for my job. We’re all a effective with these sessions on only). Event starts at Noon and Dewind said of his initial test scores. Bellanca looks to an increase little rusty, but don’t be embarrassed, preparedness and availability of lasts as long as the supplied do. “There’s only one answer for every in Washtenaw’s presence in high it’s not a stigma.” resources for students. Event problem whereas with English it’s schools, an initiative set in last year’s Brought to light in recent years, lasts Noon-1:30 p.m. in SC 287. more creative.” strategic plan and presented at the college readiness weighs on the Despite working long hours at a board’s annual retreat. She hopes minds of campus officials now more bakery, calculating measurements that officials will help high school than ever. Math instructor Kristin for food production and graduating students prepare for what awaits Good has seen the discussions switch from high school in 2007, Dewind them at WCC. recently from bringing students in to found the experience didn’t give him Bellanca even asks that students getting them out. the skills required for college-level at the dawn of their high school “It’s definitely pushing to the courses. experience attempt the college’s forefront this year,” Good said. “It’s “I do a lot of math at work, counting entrance exam before even applying where the conversation is going in the pastries and stuff like that,” Dewind at the school. She hopes high school next few years: making sure they’re said. “After high school, I was away students will be able to identify their (students) successful before they get from academic math for a long time.” strengths and weaknesses, and better here. It’s a constant challenge giving He is hardly alone. prepare themselves for college. them a leg up.” The Annual Student Profile But concerns are not only for Good, along with other college From redacted incident reports SPARE A TIRE? presented by Linda Blakey, vice traditional students, coming to officials, fears that students simply provided by Campus Safety and A passerby noticed that a spare president of student and academic college from high school. A large don’t use their math skills in Security, and interviews with tire had been stolen off a college Director Jac Desrosiers. services, at a recent WCC’s Board of number of students at WCC are everyday life. Administrators, gleeful van near Facilities Management Trustees meeting revealed data that on Nov. 5. The report was filed returning from the workforce, at increased availability in higher PHONE THEFT not only suggests that less students looking for a better life, sometimes education now have potentially a at 12:42 p.m., but officers were After hanging up his jacket in the unable to determine the time of enter WCC ready for math classes decades after setting foot in a larger task ahead of them, according welding lab located on Nov. 12, the theft. than English but also that older, classroom. to Dean of Humanities, Social and in the Occupational Education incoming students score lower across “I was not ready,” said Kim Kern, Behavioral Sciences Bill Abernethy. Building, a student returned to the board. a 50-year-old Ann Arbor resident. “College has opened up to the coatrack at 11 a.m. to find “This is an indictment,” said “But the compass exam really boosted everybody,” he said. “People come his cell phone had been removed Trustee Richard Landau. “Of what? my confidence. For me, it was really in without the skills needed, and we from a jacket pocket. I’m not really sure.” about learning how to be a good have to get it to them very quickly. Other officials were wary that low student and how to navigate.” Taxpayers want results. It’s a big part college readiness affects campuses Scoring high in math and English, of what we do at community colleges. across the country. Kern found difficulty not in academics, We take it very seriously.” “This is not just our problem,” said but in the less-than-seamless

Black Friday shoppers: exercise caution

By Maria Rigou Black Friday to find the best deals of are working to reward consumer Contributor the year. loyalty and you may get a head start Here’s how to save time and money, on special offers on this day. Black Friday can offer the best and and also steer clear of those scams: Shop with trust. If you are worst that can happen to shoppers Know before you go. Research shopping online, make sure that you in one day. sales and make a list of items you are doing so on a trustworthy site. That’s when the savviest shoppers wish to purchase. Plan your shopping Also make sure you have a physical line up on the day after Thanksgiving day. Remember to bring ads with you address and phone number in case for that 50-inch LED TV they’ve been to compare actual prices, just in case you have any problems with your waiting for since May because it is there are variations and final prices order. affordable. are not what you expected. Look for QR Codes. Own a smart But is it worth the wait? Would Don’t fall for false advertising. phone? Newer smart phones are

you endure the torture of shopping Black Friday advertising will be equipped to scan QR codes that will, ERIC STEIGER THE WASHTENAW VOICE on this day? Millions do on this abundant and overwhelming. Try not in response, take you to the online distinctly American tradition. But to believe all you see or hear without deals. Have some fun and scan some they need to be careful. doing research to confirm the claims deals, you never know where it might The Better Business Bureau, a being made. Sometimes, things are take you. policies before you buy, especially Prioritize. non-profit organization with the too good to be true. Check return and exchange if you are buying online. Even though Black Friday purpose of preventing fraud and Maximize advance alerts. Sign up policies. Black Friday is its own one- Shop safely. There are ways to can be overwhelming, most of unethical business practices, has for email alerts and newsletters of of-a-kind event. This means store shop without putting yourself or the best deals come as a result devised a list of tips to protect those your favorite retailers to receive their policies may change. Make sure you your wallet in danger. Take the time of this day. Have fun, but be shoppers who will mob the stores on Black Friday previews. Most brands understand the return and exchange to plan ahead for the best rewards. savvy. A4 November 19, 2012 Voices The Washtenaw Voice EDITORIAL Customer service doesn’t care businesses, gas stations, fast-food you can’t be easily replaced. Oh wait, What enthusiasm gap? and service hotlines. I can’t be the I think I got that backwards. only one noticing this. Sorry to sound like a jerk, but it’s The 2012 presidential election was wrought with fear and anx- Countless times I’ve been just irritating. I understand that iety, coming too close for many Americans’ comfort. treated like I am an inconvenience these jobs are not the best jobs in The ideas and beliefs, along with voting habits, of many impor- to someone working in a retail the world. They are thankless, and tant demographics of American citizens were put to the test as shop. Sorry if I’m bothering you they never pay enough. But look at they were ultimately forced to choose sides between an incum- from whatever you are doing and the bright side: They have a job! They bent president who has had a difficult four years and a guy who forcing you to do your job for a just do it poorly. minute. It’s not like me coming to The economy is slowly recovering said he could improve things dramatically – without providing Nathan Clark your establishment keeps you in and there are still a lot of people who much detail regarding how. business or anything. are looking for work – any kind of Traditionally, one of the most inactive voting demographics, With every purchase I make, or What happened to “the customer work. young college students, had revealed themselves as just as apa- problem I have that is worthy of is always right?” I know the Having a job right now is great, thetic in the months leading up to the election as they have al- calling the manufacturer, there customer is hardly ever right, but regardless of how crappy it might be. ways been in the political arena – with the great exception be- appears to be a reoccurring theme: at least sometimes businesses would But have some pride in your work. ing in 2008, when we were all caught up in making history by treating the customer like crap. pretend Or find a job where you don’t have electing Barack Obama. It seems to be popping up It must be nice to be in a high- to deal with people. It appeared that the older demographics would lead and con- everywhere: small businesses, big paying customer service job where trol another election, making decisions not always in the best in- terest of their younger counterparts. One student on our campus even claimed that the country would be “screwed” regardless of who was chosen to lead the country. Life, progress can wait; holidays are here As we reported further on the indifference of our students at their tracks as this very campus will families. Having saved up their Washtenaw, The Voice continued to receive negative attention shut down for nearly a month. Sure, guilt at growing distant from from angrily disturbed instructors and incited student activ- instructors and administrators, the their gene pool for another ists. Whatever the truth about youth voting is, our campus was educated leaders of our school, year, the flooding of public largely appalled by a student body that seemed to revel in its po- may have time to hibernate, but transportation during the holiday litical negligence. college students simply do not. season represents a pathetic and We were afraid of the outcome to befall such apathy. Many The breaks serve only to desperate mad-dash at escaping had observed a drastic difference between candidates and ini- weaken our memories. To provide the truth of social isolation that tiatives placed on the ballot and were afraid that the radical in- a distraction from all we have plagues the modern human terests of America’s youth would be forgotten amidst student worked for over the past year. With condition. Adrian Hedden weekends off like clockwork, and a If people were truly happy, lives too busy for political participation. sprawling summer break to enjoy, the pressure wouldn’t exist. The Forward thinking, human rights activists and initiatives re- For the last two months of the how much more nap time do we fear of potential shame at the flecting innovative law changes could have easily fallen by the year, people subject themselves need? non-realization of the holiday’s wayside if the demographics that had fueled such change simply to one of the cruelest vestiges of Countless, overworked, supposedly elevated joy wouldn’t chose to stay home and study for exams. the human lifestyle in the winter minimum-wage-earning be there. The singling out of one We feared for our country; we feared its stagnation. But we holiday season. youngsters are no doubt corralled period of time to serve as the would soon be emboldened. Taking an obscene amount of into higher education by the allure pinnacle of the year reveals what As predicted by experts in political science and even some time off in supposed celebration of the long breaks that pepper the this society lacks in free will. students on campus, the enthusiasm gap began to close. As the of these mythological and academic calendar. When the Desperate to escape the campaign wore on, and the race got close and closer, many who superstitious excuses for vacation, holidays come knocking, they tortured routines we have created had taken the outcome for granted began to fear as well. society shows its true, lazy colors, shut down and revel in the time for ourselves and apathetically exhausted by another year of life They feared further sullying America’s foreign relations with off, forgetful of whatever illusion fallen in to, we celebrate holidays on Earth. of reality their college experience to get away from life, to pretend increased war efforts. They feared a national debit growing out Stores close their doors, may have projected before them. we’re close with distant relatives. of control with military spending. They feared the social stag- bustling metropolises lay dormant More still mindlessly flock to They are only an example of nation of a country ready to move forward and accept gay mar- and our very educations freeze in the epicenters of their extended how boring our lives have become. riage, abortion and along with a bevy of other social and hu- man rights issues. Young people came out to vote on Nov. 6, – in greater num- bers even than four years ago – and they made their presence felt. Cars, bikes must share the road; it’s the law We now have a president who supports gay marriage, has al- ready put in place an affordable, national health care plan and To the Editor: on roads must "obey all the laws space between the cyclist and his car. of the road." That means riding in Three feet! A car cannot "squeeze has promised to cut military spending and decrease tax cuts In your Sept. 24, issue, Adrian the correct lane, signaling for turns, by" a cyclist in the same lane; there for the rich. Hedden wrote an article, "Stay the stopping for stop lights and signs, is not enough space. Two states, Colorado and Washington, have finally legalized course, stick to the path and survive yielding when indicated, etc. Any The car has to wait until it has recreational marijuana use. Closer to home, Ypsilanti passed an the two-wheeled revolution." cyclist failing to do any of this can this space available before it can initiative to reduce the controlled substance to the police’s low- I wish to respond to this. be ticketed, just like any motorist. pass. That is the law. This requires est priority of intervention. The law states that both drivers We all know that in any encounter patience. Those drivers who lack The proof is in the pudding. A quick sample of the election re- and cyclists have equal rights to between a car and a bike, the car this patience should not be driving sults this year represent many drastic changes across the politi- the road. Equal. So motorists do always wins. Right or wrong, the car on the same road with cyclists. They cal spectrum. Issues and concerns that have long been scrapping not have a choice about whether to is bigger and far more powerful. should stick to the freeways where at the cages of social oppression have finally made it into the are- "share the road" with cyclists or not. No motorist wants to harm or cyclists are not allowed. na, and a progressive, youthful America has finally taken control. They must. It is the law. kill a cyclist, so each driver needs It can be a tough and dangerous This year it truly was “vote or die,” and in 2012, the youth of No motorist has any right to to remember that the road is shared, world out there. We need to respect suggest that a cyclist should "stick and there are cyclists on it. Be very each other, and the laws that we America made all the difference. to the path" and not be on the road. cautious at all times. Each cyclist have, so that we can all survive No cyclist that I know likes to ride needs to know the rules of the road another day. on high-traffic roads. But for many and follow them, always. a bike is transportation, and if there Motorists also need to know Anne Ormand the washtenaw voice are not bike paths to where they certain laws about this "sharing" of Ann Arbor need to go, that leaves roads. the road. In order to pass a cyclist, Volume 19, Issue 7 The law also states that cyclists a motorist must allow three feet of 4800 E. Huron River Dr. TI 106 Ann Arbor, MI 48105 (734) 677-5125 [email protected] VOICE BOX The Voice is committed to correct all errors that appear in the newspaper and on its website, just as we are committed to the kind of careful journalism that will minimize the number of errors printed. To report an error of fact that should be corrected, please phone (734) 677-5405 or e-mail [email protected]. Many people look forward to Thanksgiving, mainly because of the food that is served for the occasion. A copy of each edition of The Washtenaw Voice is free to Although some can’t wait to dig in to many of the holiday’s traditional everyone. Additional copies are available at the Voice office for dishes, others may find them repulsing. So The Voice asked Washtenaw INTERVIEWS AND PHOTOS 25 cents each. Community College students which foods they found the most unappetizing AMANDA JACOBS STAFF WRITER The Washtenaw Voice does not represent or endorse the at their own Thanksgiving dinners. accuracy or reliability of any of the information or content in advertisements contained in the newspaper or its website, thewashtenawvoice.com, nor the quality of any products, information or other materials displayed, or obtained by you as “I don’t like “Stuffing “I’m too afraid “The pumpkin a result of an advertisement or any other information or offer the cranberry tastes like to try yams. pie - I just in or in connection with the services or products advertised. sauce. I’m a mixture They look don’t like it. EDITOR [email protected] just not a of a bunch mushy and I think it’s Ben Solis cranberry of stuff that disgusting.” disgusting.” WEB EDITOR [email protected] person.” just doesn’t Tom Lee belong INTERIM EDITOR [email protected] together.” Adrian Hedden AD MANAGER [email protected] Becky Alliston DUMYAT KASHA MELISSA VALENTINE JESSICA LAIN RICH BERGSIEKER MANAGING EDITOR [email protected] 19, Ypsilanti, Nursing and 18, Ann Arbor, General Studies 18, Ann Arbor, General Studies 32, Taylor, Nursing Nathan Clark Education STAFF WRITERS [email protected] Amanda Jacobs PHOTO EDITOR Kelly Bracha Charles Manley CONTRIBUTORS “For my “Stuffing is my “I don’t have a “I would charles.manley@gmail. Anna Elias family, it’s the least favorite. least favorite, I have to say com Maria Rigou macaroni. It’s Sometimes, my like everything turkey is my DESIGN EDITOR Terry Davis supposed to family puts the my family least favorite, Brittany Barnhart Leland Dawson taste cheesy gizzards in it.” serves. My because I’m a [email protected] Jessica Protetch but it just favorite is my vegetarian.” Natalie Wright GRAPHIC DESIGNER tastes spicy. grandmother’s

Peter Hochgraf Maybe they’re sweet ADVISER [email protected] making it wrong.” potatoes.” Keith Gave SPORTS EDITOR [email protected] DARRYL HOWARD MEGHAN ORISON BRANDON CASEY TAYLOR DROZDOWSKI Matt Durr 16, Ypsilanti, General Studies 23, Willis, Photography 19, Manchester, General Studies 19, Milan, Liberal Arts Transfer The Washtenaw Voice News November 19, 2012 A5

An adorable puppy at the Humane Society of Huron Valley gazes up from its pen as potential adopters walk by. The perfect place to pick the perfect pet

Words and Photos place to call home. animal needs of the community for “We have lots of open housing for process a happy thing. We also want By Nathan Clark Fortunately, this bastion for lost years with pet adoptions, veterinary cats, with a porch leading outdoors to make sure the animals are going to Managing Editor and orphaned animals is more than services, animal education classes, for when the weather is nice. They a good home,” Kern said. willing to take in, care for and adopt thanks to more than 300 volunteers can go in and out as they please.” The shelter only does home visits Deep in one of the many heavily out the thousands of pets that come working with the shelter. Lost and stray cats and dogs for people who are adopting a pit bull wooded areas of Ann Arbor through its doors. “It’s rewarding, keeping the cats brought in with a collar but no tags breed of dog. rests a temporary home for the The Humane Society of Huron happy while they are here,” said Karen or ID chip are held for seven days After filling out the survey, visitors many wayward cats and dogs of Valley, located on 3100 Cherry Hill Chadwich, a volunteer cat comforter, before being processed for adoption. are given a pass card that allows them Washtenaw County that have no in Ann Arbor, has been serving the as she gently petted 2-year-old cat The wait is four days for animals to handle the cats and dogs. When Princess LuLu. “I’ve been spending without a collar or chip. someone decides to adopt an animal, time with the cats here since July. Animals brought to the shelter a counselor sits down to talk about They need all the love they can get go through series of processes what life will be like with the animal while they are here.” before they are put up for adoption, and what special needs, if any, the “We have a great atmosphere for including a behavior screening, animal will need. the animals here,” said Ken Chard, a medical check, spayed or neutered Once the talk is done, all the adopter Humane Society staff member. “We and have a small ID chip implanted. needs to do is pay the adoption fee and also have one of the highest save rates While the animals are at the they can walk out with their new furry in Michigan.” shelter, they are closely monitored friend. According to a statistical report for health and behavior until they “We have all kinds’ breeds of pets the shelter files every year, in 2011 are adopted. here,” Kern said. “If you’re looking the Humane Society had a 99 percent The shelter itself went through a for a specific breed of animal, one will save rate for healthy and treatable much-needed rebuild in 2009. show up here at some point. If you fill animals, with only one percent being “The old shelter was falling out the form and let us know what you euthanized due to lack of space. apart,” Kern said. “There was no air are looking for, we can notify you as The shelter identifies itself as conditioning, and the dog kennels soon as we have a breed available for “open admission” as opposed to a no- were facing each other, so it was adoption. Let us work for you.” kill shelter. Open admissions means always incredibly loud in the dog Beside standard pet adoptions, the the shelter will take in every animal, area.” shelter also has many other services regardless of circumstance. No-kill The new building features plenty to help animals, such as its feral cat shelters commonly have to turn of housing for cats and dogs, with program, which treats, neuters and animals away if they do not have the access to outside areas for the releases the cats back into the wild space. animals on nice days. to live their lives without increasing Due to the warmer weather the Adopting a pet is a simple process the cat population. state has been experiencing, Michigan at the shelter. First, adopters fill out has a cat overpopulation problem. a short survey asking about living For more information about the “Average length of stay is around arrangements, lifestyle and what the Humane Society of Huron Valley, 30 days,” said Deb Kern, director of adopter expects out of the adoption. what it offers and a table of adoption marketing at the Humane Society. “Our goal is to make the adoption fees, visit hshv.org.

Volunteer cat comforter Karen Chardwich spends her time petting and comforting 2-year-old Princess LuLu in the Uptown Cats section of the Humane Society. Oct. 12.

adoptions: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Wed. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Thurs.-Fri 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat., Sun. clinic: 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Thurs. 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday. Saturday by appointment only. intake: 9 a.m.-11 a.m. and noon- 5 p.m. every day.

A pack of puppies play with their mother at the Humane Society. A6 November 19, 2012 News The Washtenaw Voice Financial expert to advise students BOOKSHELVES CONTINUED FROM A1 how to avoid scams, identity theft

By Terry Davis This event will teach students to jump at these opportunities. Contributor how to deter, detect and defend Students are also more vulnerable themselves against identity theft. because of technology. More than five million people are The main topics of this seminar While many students are more affected by identity theft each year, include phishing, check scams, technologically advanced, they are according to the Internal Revenue the “Nigerian” scam and other less concerned about security. A Service. With the holiday season scams specifically designed to simple online shopping spree could approaching, students make easy take advantage of college students. turn into a credit nightmare. Once targets, and education is one of Another focus will be how to credit information is compromised, the best ways students can protect identify a scam artist and, what to an identity thief could use the themselves from scam artists. do if you suspect you may have had information to take out loans and One way Washtenaw Community your identity stolen. credit cards. College students can educate Sparks says that she wants Students do not check their themselves is by attending a seminar students to leave with one mindset: credit report because most students on Tuesday, Dec. 4, in the Student “If it sounds too good to be true, it have little or no credit history. This Center Community Room, from probably is.” gives an identity thief years to take 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. The seminar Experts say most scams offer a out fraudulent credit before the will be hosted by the University of quick way to earn cash. The fact student checks a credit report. Michigan Credit Union Director of that most students are financially Training Amy Sparks. struggling makes them more eager

Computer problems? WCC 's 'Students Helping Students' will repair anything

By Nathan Clark the best deal for the part and where Jarvis was a pipefitter for years, Managing Editor to get what they need so we can fix but decided he wanted to work their computer.” on computers for the love of Every other Saturday, the The club has plenty of technology. brightest computer wizards at CHARLES MANLEY THE WASHTENAW VOICE knowledgeable members who have “We have some of the most Author and former WCC student Jody Lamb talks about her new book. Washtenaw Community College been working with computers for helpful and knowledgeable gather to help anyone and everyone years. teachers here. They go out of the with whatever computer problems “We love the hands-on way to ensure students know what they might be facing. experience here,” said Sam Holsten, they are doing,” Rumberger said. she had as a teenager. publisher said: “This is the age of The college’s Students Helping 42, applied science major from “This club gives me and everyone “When my classmates were vampires and wizards, and realistic Students computer club is like Ypsilanti who has fixed more than else a lot of opportunities to help spending time with Super Mario fiction doesn’t sell that easy.” no other: repairing broken or 400 computers since he started students and continue to learn.” and Sonic the Hedgehog, I was Lamb thanked the publisher for malfunctioning computers at no handling computers. He even built While the club loves a challenge, creating stories in this elaborate her time and went back to her room, charge. a server in his home. anyone submitting a computer to village I created in my parents’ where she cried “projectile tears.” “There is nothing we can’t do,” “There has been a big push and be worked on by the club has to basement. I loved the way that I Still, Lamb refused to change the said James Lewis, faculty adviser at other universities to have more sign a release before the club can could solve problems for them and story, feeling that doing so would for the club. “We have a forensic online classes,” he said. “I don’t see touch it. their families. I think the way that tarnish the message behind the group who do data recovery with how that would be good for this “It’s just one of those liability I wanted to solve problems in my book. the same kind of programs the FBI program. We need the hands-on things,” Lewis said. own family.” It was a heartbreaking rejection uses.” aspect.” The club asks that anyone who Those problems, specifically for Lamb – one of 30 she received The club does everything from Holsten is hardly alone on needs a computer evaluated email with alcoholism in her family, before getting that fateful email recovering lost data after a major his feeling that online computer the club ahead of time so members troubled Lamb as a teenager and as from Jennifer Baum at Scribe crash to repairing hardware faults classes are not the preferred will have a better idea of what might an adult. Having watched members Publishing. and replacing damaged components method of learning how to fix a be wrong and what tools will be of her family battle their addiction, “Operation Cool” was going to free of charge. computer problem. needed. Lamb had always hoped to find an see the light of day. “The only thing we ask people to “The WCC computer program is The club is open to outlet to release her own feelings “I wanted to include Easter pay for are parts we don’t typically great, and we get a lot of hands-on everyone. It meets every other on the disease. Ann Peters’ Operation Cool in have on hand,” said Club President time in class and in the club,” said Saturday from noon-4 p.m. in Early in the semester, Lamb Scribe Publishing Company’s first Rachel Rumberger, 31, networking Doug Jarvis, 52, applied science TI 149 and can be emailed at turned in a short story about a collection of books because, from major from Ypsilanti. “If a part is major from Ypsilanti. “Online Studentshelpingstudents.wcc@ young girl named Easter who had the very first few pages, I loved needed, we’ll help the person find classes just don’t work in this field.” gmail.com. formed a plan to make her seventh- Easter’s unique voice,” Baum said grade year the best ever. Soon those in an email. “She’s a quirky seventh- plans began to go awry when her grader that a lot of people will be mother’s problems with alcohol able to relate to. The book has very start to affect her daughter. serious moments, but it also has a The story, while not lot of lighthearted ones that will autobiographical, came from a very make you laugh out loud.” real place in Lamb’s heart. Lamb’s passion for telling this SMOKING CONTINUED FROM A1 “I saw first-hand those story helped reassure Baum’s detrimental effects of alcoholics decision to publish “Operation Since the “full” no-smoking South Lyon. “I don’t have to breathe student who would prefer to remain and their behavior, but I also saw Cool.” policy was enforced on campus in second-hand smoke, which is anonymous. “Smoking is part of who the very human side of addicts,” “At its core, the book covers in 2006, there have been dangerous.” we are.” Lamb said. “And sometimes I think a very important topic that is about 750 documented cases Some feel the college could be Natalie Wright, 21, international we see in books and in the media not often talked about – dealing of violations, explained Larry even stricter. relations major from Saline, admits that addicts are vilified for their with alcoholic or depressed loved Aeilts, ombudsman and dean of “I like it,” Iasia Lovelace, 18, a she smokes on campus and has never addictive behavior, but they’re not ones. Jody’s passion for the topic Enrollment Management at WCC, math and science major from been reprimanded. often looked at as the good human was very clear, and I knew the in charge of smokers discipline, Ann Arbor, said. “I hate the idea of “I’ve never had anything said to me,” beings they are beneath that.” book would be a success simply a task that was delegated to him smoking and of people smoking so she said. “I understand why they do it Telling the story was exactly because it was something she was by Vice President of Student and the policy is nice. Still, it should be (regarding the policy). I would never what Lamb needed to improve her so passionate about,” Baum said. Academic Services Linda Blakey. enforced more because I still smell smoke with other people around.” overall feelings. Her teacher, Jane The book was released on Nov. 6 “Reports of smoking and it and I still feel like I’m dying when She said her favorite place to Ratcliffe, was impressed with the and according Lamb, it has already tickets issued to smokers are on I walk by people who are smoking.” smoke is around the bushes in short story and encouraged Lamb made an impact on readers. a downtrend,” Aeilts said. “Most Stuart, 18, has a different Community Park. to continue with the novel. By the After sending copies of the book of the tickets are given out during perspective on the problem. The WCC is one of the 530 colleges in summer of 2009, Lamb had an to Jerry Moe, the vice president and the fall, when new students liberal arts major from Ann Arbor the United States that have sought entire manuscript ready. director of the children’s program arrive on campus.” asked that his last name not be a 100 percent smoke-free policy on “For me, it was an escape from at Betty Ford Center in Southern This semester, there have been used because he violates the non- their campuses since 2003, according this very corporate and robotic California, Moe emailed Lamb to six official warnings, given out as smoking policy frequently, to a CNN report last fall. Most of these life that I had, so I really looked tell her of the impact that novel tickets, and countless other cases “I smoke on campus. It is policies were installed to protect the forward to coming to class,” Lamb made on an 11-year-old girl who of students smoking on campus convenient. And besides, nobody students’ health, and some other said. was dealing with many of the same who were either let off with just cares,” he said. “What are they going colleges were actually looking at Once the manuscript was issues as the novel’s main character. a verbal warning or not spotted to do, call the authorities?” helping smokers seek treatment. finished, she began the process Moe let the girl keep the book by Campus Safety. Jacques Desrosiers, Campus According to Desrosiers, there is of rewriting and editing. Lamb and the young girl was thrilled to When students are ticketed, Safety and Security director hopes a 99 percent voluntary compliance. would eventually go through have her own copy of “Operation they are made to sign a that if someone with a badge isn’t The goal is to have 100 percent of the four different versions of the Cool.” “statement of awareness” to around to catch violators and ticket students, staff, and faculty members manuscript before she was finally “I could get a thousand terrible make them aware of the college’s them, civilians on campus will take adhered to the policy. ready to start sending out her book reviews, but knowing that it’s policy and warned that harsher the policy into their own hands. “I think this is good for people who to publishers. already helped one kid, well then sanctions follow if they get “Anyone who is truly offended by are trying to quit,” said Samar Niazi, Having accrued several sky it’s all been completely worth it,” caught again. Those sanctions people smoking on campus . . . can 17, an undecided major from Saline – miles during her day job, Lamb Lamb said. can include suspension of up to respectfully remind the smoker of who smokes. “It’s too much work to eventually cashed them in and It’s too early to tell what sort of a semester. the policy,” he said. “If the smoker have to walk to your car. It’s just not flew to Los Angeles for a national success the book will have in terms Smoker Nicole Altobello, 24, chooses to continue, that is their even worth it.” children’s literature convention, of units sold, but Lamb said that thinks it’s a reasonable policy. choice and the offended individual Even though some students still where she was sure a publisher isn’t the point. While she intends “I feel irritated at smokers,” should walk away. If they choose, do not conform, Desrosiers said that would be willing to stand behind on continuing to work in PR, this Altobello, psychology major from they can call Campus Safety.” WCC has been way ahead of the curve her work. isn’t the only book she plans on Belleville, said. “I don’t smoke on For those who want to eliminate for years. This year, the University She was in for a rude awakening. writing. Lamb expects to write campus, so why should others do smoking completely, don’t hold of Texas at Austin and Kirtland During the convention, Lamb two more stories involving the it as well?” your breath. Some smokers needing Community College in Roscommon, actually secured a meeting with a characters of “Operation Cool.” And fellow students concur. a fix will still light up when they have adhered to this trend and made publisher who enjoyed her novel. And from there, who knows. “I like the policy,” said Bailey want. their campuses 100 percent smoke But then came the qualifier. After “I feel like this is just the Vanderweel, 18, psychology “They can’t expect us to just stop free. telling Lamb the novel may have beginning for me.” major and non-smoker from smoking,” said a 30-something been a success eight years ago, the The Washtenaw Voice News November 19, 2012 A7 Voice takes third at national college media conference

Staff 4 at the conference’s closing year’s conference, we can ceremonies. Two junior college continue to maintain a level CHICAGO – For the fifth newspapers in California of excellence our readers have straight year, The Washtenaw finished ahead of Washtenaw come to expect.” Voice has been recognized as in the contest. Last year, The Voice finished one of the best community “The entire staff, from the third at the conference college newspapers in a top down, is beyond proud,” in Orlando. Two years in nationwide contest. said Ben Solis, editor of the Louisville, Ky., the newspaper The Voice finished third in newspaper. “With so much finished second. Prior to that, the Best of Show competition competition, I think we’re The Voice was third in Kansas at the annual Associated most of all honored to rank City in 2008, and fifth in Austin, Collegiate Press National among the best in the nation. Texas, the following year. College Media Convention. And hopefully, with the The conference is in New The award was presented Nov. knowledge gained from this Orleans next year.

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Let's talk turkey Family matters But not necessarily on Thanksgiving By Amanda Jacobs Staff Writer

Thanksgiving is considered a time when families come together and appreciate the things for which they are grateful. But the reunions can be a source of annoyance. The Voice interviewed Washtenaw students and compiled a list of reasons why they’d rather spend the holiday anywhere else but with their families. 1 2 3 4 5 Sometimes the person Some family members Certain family members It can hard to fit in with Dinner leads to a big mess who cooks the family dinner bring up past memories bring dates or people who the rest of the family. to clean in the kitchen – and is not best suited for the job. or events that others others feel shouldn’t be the ones stuck with the job can don’t want to talk about. there. wind up resentful. 6 7 8 9 10 Spouses sometimes don’t Specific family Having to dress up or look Some students have Families start fights. Whether get along with the rest of the members may complain nice for the family can be a different religious beliefs or it’s over the food or personal family. about the food or have hassle. diets than the rest of their reasons, some family members obnoxious requests. families. just can’t help but fight over a Thanksgiving dinner.

Turkey and trimmings on a tight budget How to not kill your

Hosting Thanksgiving dinner can be expensive. To make an entire meal from appetizer to dessert, spending as little cash as possible is not always an easy task. family when cooking The following shopping list includes a full holiday meal for $30 or less of brands that can be found at local inexpensive stores, such as Aldi and Save-A-Lot. Thanksgiving dinner

Cooking a big meal can be a dangerous task. Roughly 2,000 Thanksgiving fires nationwide are reported to fire departments every Dinner Appetizers Dessert year, according to statistics from the National Fire Incident Reporting System, created by the U.S Fire Administration. The main meal is the most The key to hosting a Whether families prefer Along with the risk of fires, food preparers must be careful to avoid expensive part of the feast. hearty Thanksgiving starts traditional pumpkin pie or causing food poisoning or other foodborne illnesses. Because of the Although some families may with an appetizer. Hungry other sweets, it isn’t hard to risks involved with cooking a large meal, here are some important tips serve different, many of the guests can keep occupied find desserts for $10 or less. for families to enjoy a safe holiday. basic traditional dishes can with small snacks, such •Belmont frozen pie crusts be found for $20 or less as peanuts or fruit bowls. are $1.89. Baker’s Corner Appetizers don’t have to be pumpkin pie filling is 99 • Buy fresh turkeys only 1-2 days •Be sure that any turkey fed •Butterball frozen turkeys too big and can be purchased cents, and other pie flavors before days before cooking to animals is boneless and well- can be found at Aldi for $1.19 for $5 or less. range from $1.49-$2.49 cooked. Avoid feeding pets too per pound and fresh ones •Belmont also make •All stuffing should be cooked much of anything. are roughly $1.49 per pound. •30 ounce Southern Grove home-style frozen pies, at a minimum temperature of 165 Butterball’s boneless breasts, Peanut Trio bowls are $4.99 which are pre-cooked and degrees, preferably in a casserole •If the plan is to deep-fry the which can feed one to two •8 ounce bags of Happy ready to serve upon thawing. dish. turkey, exercise extreme caution. people, cost $9.99 Farms cheese cubes are They cost $5.29. Make sure this is done outside on •Boxed potatoes by Kraft $1.99, and can be paired with •And for cheesecake •Don’t cross-contaminate – a flat, level surface and never leave are $2.99. For families Savoritz crackers for $1.49 fans, a Belmont supreme keep eggs, meat, poultry and the bird unattended. Hot oil may who like to whip their own •Happy Farms also makes cheesecake sampler is $9.99 seafood away from foods that will bubble over and cause a fire. mashed potatoes, a bag of cheese balls, which cost and offers four different not be cooked. Higgins Russet potatoes can $2.29 for a 20 ounce ball. flavors. • Don’t judge food by its color; be found for $3.99 •Thawing a turkey is safest in use a thermometer to decide when •Cans of green beans, peas Note: Prices, gathered at a refrigerator set to 40 degrees. food is ready to be eaten. and corn from Green Giant a recent shopping excursion, For every five pounds, allow one can be found for as low as 59 are subject to change day for the turkey to thaw. Never •Mix moist and dry stuffing cents per can defrost at room temperature. ingredients only before stuffing •Sweet Harvest cans of a turkey or preparing to cook. cranberry sauce and Chef’s •Wash all fruits and vegetables, Cupboard gravy both cost but don’t wash raw meat or • All leftovers should be eaten only 89 cents. poultry. within three days to avoid growth •L’oven Fresh 12 ounce of bacteria on the food. rolls are 99 cents •A box of stuffing from Kraft costs $1 •Everfresh apple juice is From our family to yours, The $1.99; other flavors can be purchased two for $5 Washtenaw Voice wishes every student, faculty and staff member a

DESIGN BY BRITTANY BARNHART Happy Thankgiving Dancer Dontez Jones, center, winner of ‘Washtenaw’s Got Talent 2012,’ clasps his hands in gratitude after his name was announced. He is surrounded by other contestants, with Peter Leshkevich, director of Student Development and Activities, on the left. Poppin’ the crowd at WCC talent show

first time ever performing before an President Rose Bellanca, had their Photos and words by audience. work cut out for them. All the Jessica Protetch “I’ve only played guitar in front performers showed overwhelming Staff Photographer of my parents,” said musician passion, and there was no shortage Roya Sadaghiani, 17, of Canton, an of serious talent. Twenty-five performers lit up the environmental science major who “Break dancing consumes my life,” Towsley Auditorium stage Thursday rocked an electric guitar. said performer Travis Iacovacci, 18, of night for the annual Washtenaw’s Got Sadaghiani taught herself how to Plymouth who is studying auto body Talent show. play, and has been a devoted musician collision repair. “I’ve been doing it for They included dancers and singers, for two years. Her brother Maziyar two years and I love it.” while some played instruments and closed the show with blazing drum Iacovacci performed a others recited poetry. For a few solo. contemporary piece with his nervous contestants, it was their The judges, including WCC dance partner Allie. He said he has performed in much larger venues, so he felt pretty confident – though he knew the competition would be tough. “There’s some amazing singers, dancers and musicians playing tonight,” he said. “There’s a lot of raw, untouched talent at this school.” The winner of the show was Dontez Jones, 24, a digital video production major from Canton, with his Popping dance routine. He was followed by two singers: Ivy Walker, 27, a secondary education major from Ann Arbor, was second; and Kenyatta Basrbee, 22. a performing arts major from Ypsilanti. There were so many performers hoping to express themselves this year that organizers of the event are scheduling another talent show next spring, according to Rachel Barsch, Singer/musician Errick Thomas, 23, a liberal arts transfer major from Ypsilanti, performs. events coordinator for Student Ja Tonio Lewis, singer/musician, 31, a liberal arts transfer student from Ypsilanti, performs. Activities.

Homeless find new way to ‘kick’ the habit

By Anna Elias homeless soccer – it’s been dubbed who happen to be housing insecure. Staff Writer many things, but the support offered It was about camaraderie, sober in many forms at this community entertainment and most importantly Most who are homeless, or event had an unlikely start. getting those out on the streets in homeless within the past year, don’t Sara Silvennoinen, a case manager touch with PORT’s services, she said. expect to go to Rio de Janeiro to for PORT, searched the Internet for With soccer ball in hand, become an international soccer player. “homelessness in Finland” following a Silvennoinen and coworker Linda But that is exactly what happened to conversation with family during a visit Bacigalupi recruited a few guys and Dave Altherr. in Finland. The first thing she saw was went to a local park and played soccer Altherr, 56, of Ypsilanti, thanks the Homeless World Cup for soccer. for S.S. PORT’s first practice. The end Washtenaw County’s project outreach Back on American soil, Silvennoinen goal was to go to Washington, D.C. for team (PORT) for everything he has contacted the first U.S. team to start up the Street Soccer USA Cup. today. They have assisted him with that was based in Charlotte, N.C. This “I like getting people out of their housing, applying for social security was the first year they were looking comfort zone,” said Anna Byberg, a disability and treatment for mental to expand. former intern with PORT in 2011. “If illness and drug addiction. PORT was excited about starting you get them to come out one time, As a part of PORT’s “homeless the first street soccer team in Ann they’ll keep coming back.” soccer team” S.S. PORT, Altherr was Arbor, which they called S.S. PORT. Byberg started practicing with the chosen to go to Rio de Janeiro and Arrangements were made for team last year as an intern. She has compete on the national team for the Silvennoinen to attend a street soccer enjoyed practicing with the team so 2010 Homeless World Cup. conference in North Carolina. much that she continues to come to “It’s life-changing for those who do “It’s treatment, but they don’t practice. it (street soccer),” said John Stacey, a realize it,” said Silvennoinen. CHARLES MANLEY THE WASHTENAW VOICE Members of Ann Arbor’s street soccer team play a game of pick up at WideWorld Sports Center supervisor at PORT. This wasn’t just about men and S.S. PORT in Ann Arbor. From left, Ann Arbor residents Roul Carraba, 28, John Rolfe, 27, Ross Zini, 27 and Sober soccer, street soccer, women coming together to play soccer CONTINUED B4 Anna Byberg. B2 NOVEMBER 19, 2012 SPOTLIGHT WASHTENAW VOICE

Toys for Tats reserve a slot with a donation until ‘Mod-ing’ Christmas for kids What: A tattoo in exchange for a Dec. 15 donated $15 toy Hours: Monday-Saturday 2-9 p.m., Where: Depot Town Tattoo, 33 E. Sunday 1-6 p.m. Local tattoo shop plays Santa for annual fundraiser to benefit children in need Cross St., Ypsilanti For more information: When: Tattoos done on Dec. 15; (734) 544-1927

Cooke. “No kid should go without a from 1-10 p.m. toy-donating customers. Traveling an abundance of artists to be able to By Anna Elias toy.” Patrons choose a design from tattoo artist, Travis Madden will also “sub out” to allow bathroom and lunch Staff Writer The sign-up for Toys for Tats a premade sheet courtesy of the be assisting with the high-volume breaks. started Nov. 1 and will continue until participating artists. According to tattoo event. On the sheet of designs, Cooke says Although they can’t get tattoos Dec. 15, or when all slots are filled. By Cooke, this is to help the ease and “If it helps a kid get a toy for that there is “something for everyone.” themselves, children are the focus at bringing a toy valued at $15, patrons efficiency of the event. The tattoos Christmas, I’m all down for it,” said The images range from astrological Depot Town Tattoo during the holiday are able to sign up for a slot on Dec. 15 are designed to take between 10-30 Madden. This will be his first time to Native American symbols, and season. to receive free ink. minutes in order to get all tattoos tattooing for a charity event. include traditional tattoo designs For the past four years, Depot In past years, the fundraiser was completed during the extended Mike Emmett, co-owner of Depot such as roses, birds, flowers, daggers Town Tattoo has held the annual strictly a one-day event with no sign- business hours. Town Tattoo and main artist at the and skulls. Toys for Tats fundraiser – a modern up available. It resulted in more than The toys are given to Carrot Way Traverse City location, Front Street “If you don’t see something you like, interpretation of U.S. Marines’ Toys 200 people bringing toys, but not Community Center of Ann Arbor and Tattoo, may also be joining the you don’t have to get a tattoo,” said for Tots foundation. everyone who wanted a tattoo was Methodist Children’s Home Society in Ypsilanti team for the one-day tattoo- Cooke. “No one is going to twist your Dawn Cooke, co-owner of the able to receive one. They were sent Redford. These centers benefit boys fundraiser extravaganza. arm.” Ypsilanti tattoo shop, thought of the away with a coupon towards their next and girls from infancy to adolescence, An extra free-standing tattoo- Donations are welcomed idea for the fundraiser during the tattoo. with a large number between convention-style station will be set throughout the month, even if no shop’s second year of business. Each person who brings a toy and toddlerhood and pre-adolescence. up in the center of the shop to make tattoo is wanted in exchange. “When I was a little kid, my sister signs up is guaranteed a tattoo this Local tattoo shop owner and artist, space for the extra artists. “When the bottom line matters and I one year got a pack of underwear year Cooke said. The slots are in one Jeff Zuck, has decided to assist Cooke Last year, each artist tattooed 15- more than human decency,” said from K-Mart for Christmas,” said hour blocks with 12 openings available in efforts to tattoo upwards of 120 20 people. This year, they will have Cooke, “something is wrong.”

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Learn more. Experience more. Achieve more. Kettering University flint, michigan kettering.edu B3 NOVEMBER 19, 2012 SPOTLIGHT WASHTENAW VOICE ‘10 under 40’ features 2 from WCC By Kelly Bracha a plastic toy Holga camera, Shiiki- on an old surrealist parlor game. Staff Writer Santos created double-exposure like Thoburn had previously displayed images, capturing what she felt to be his installment during the 50th Walk around the graphics and a self-portrait of herself both as an Ann Arbor Film Festival inside the photography departments in the adult and child. Michigan Theater. lower level of the GM building long The square black and white images Thoburn describes his work as, “a enough and it will be difficult to not are meant to evoke memories of 21st-century update of an exquisite hear mention of Toko Shiiki-Santos or someone’s past still lingering in their corpse. It combines loop-based music Martin Thoburn, both part-timers at mind. In Shiiki-Santos’ mind. with figure assembly. The bodies Washtenaw Community College and “This is my internal journey with my created have elements of both humor both locally renowned artists. little self, to reconcile my present with and horror.” The two are among 10 selected my past, something I’ve neglected for Using a touch-screen iPad controller, artists to be featured in Chelsea River a long time,” Shiiki-Santos said. “The users can create combinations of body Gallery’s second major competition: theme of the work was ‘Time’.” parts displayed on four vertically “10 Under 40.” The gallery sent out a On Nov. 10, Chelsea River Gallery stacked CRT televisions, all set to regional call for entries from artists held an opening for the artists. Shiiki- rhythmic timing and accompanied younger than 40 in an effort to identify Santos was taken aback by the large by correlating sound effects and beats. and promote emerging talent and audience gazing at her work. The installation has also exhibit mid-career visual artists. “It was scary seeing all these been featured in the Museum of For Shiiki-Santos, this opportunity people look at these deeply personal Contemporary Art in Chicago. was a bit nerve-racking. photographs. I felt very naked at the “We are porting the project into an “The work I submitted was very moment,” she said. “But I’m proud of app for the iPad and iPhone and have personal to me,” Shiiki-Santos said. myself. It was such a great experience… launched a Kickstarter to get that off “It was some old work made for myself. it was very meaningful.” the ground,” Thoburn said. I have never shown it to anybody.” Also exhibited at the gallery On Aug. 9, the Kickstarter Shiiki-Santos presented a series was Chris Sandon and Thoburn’s successfully raised its funding goal 10UNDER40.WORDPRESS.COM COURTESY PHOTO One of the self-portraits from Toko Shiiki-Santos’ “Now or Never” series shown at the of self-portraits that recalled a very “Exquisite Motion Corpse,” a series of $8,000 with just 104 backers. Chelsea River Gallery difficult childhood memory. Using of interactive video installations based “The app is going to be called ‘Bodies and Beats.’ We intend to produce tons of new audio and video content specifically for this application,” Thoburn said. Julia Gleich, WCC’s production center assistant, is very proud of the two artists. “Everyone worked hard to make this event happen and it shows,” Gleich said. “The gallery will help provide a terrific learning experience as these artists navigate their way through the often ‘daunting’ task of promoting and selling their art.” As an artist herself, Gleich says she understands the advantage it is to have professional artists guiding young artists. “I encourage people to drive over to Chelsea and see this great, collaborative effort,” Gleich said. Shiiki-Santos’s photographs and Thoburn’s installation will be on display in the Chelsea River Gallery until Dec. 22. The River Gallery selected and awarded first, second and third place prizes to the 10 artists judged at the 10UNDER40.WORDPRESS.COM COURTESY PHOTO opening of the gallery. Thoburn was MARTIN-THOBURN.COM COURTESY PHOTO Shiiki-Santos’ photographs will be on display in the Chelsea River Gallery until Dec. 22. awarded first place, earning him a cash Martin Thoburn’s self-portrait made from a variety of textures. prize of $1000.

Michigan author helps WCC celebrate ‘Year of Water’

By Leland Dawson and damaging life in the lakes, Alpena has an underwater preserve Contributor intended and unintended pollution, that is trying to expand and protect overgrowing algae, frustration with more water. Environmentalist and author the slow-moving Army Corps of Dennis gave high praise to the Jerry Dennis brought his crusade to Engineers and a humorous anecdote actions of the National Wildlife Washtenaw Community College’s about a publication spreading Foundation. For nearly 30 years the Towsley Auditorium to commemorate misinformation about “freshwater NWF has worked towards protecting the college’s year-long tribute to the whales and dolphins,” were spread the Great Lakes. He also mentioned environment. through the detailed speech. that in the last eight years of touring The award-winning Michigan Halfway through the talk, Dennis college campuses he has seen a resident’s message of a cleaner and shared his personal – and still dramatic increase in student activism better-preserved Great Lakes was well unpublished – mission statement. It and awareness. received by an audience evenly made was a touching moment as he described “I’m seeing a huge change, especially up of many different demographics. looking out at Lake Michigan, being in college and university students,” he For the first time in school history, amazed at its beauty and vastness. said. “They are more informed and the college has decided that this His father, who had taken him there, more impassioned.” school year will have a theme. This remarked on the damage being done Throughout the speech, Dennis year’s theme is “water,” and Dennis by freighters “dumping their bilge made clear his passion for keeping was selected as the keynote speaker water.” This memory was both an the Great Lakes great for as long as for this topic. His 2011 book, “The intimate and powerful image. possible. The receptive audience Windward Shore: A Winter on the Great The speech contained many bright asked many questions ranging from Lakes,” has also been designated as the spots about the good work being the almost too-blue waters under campus read. This year many students done by many organizations. During the Blue Water Bridge to Dennis’s will find it to be assigned reading. a question-and-answer session, an son, a film director working on a PRZEMEK OZOG THE WASHTENAW VOICE Jerry Dennis, environmental writer of the book ‘The Windward Shore: A Winter On the Great Topics such as nonindigenous audience member brought up that documentary on his father. Lakes,’ speaks at Towsley Auditorium for WCC’s ‘Year of Water’ awareness program.

Local professionals simplify digital media at local lab

By Anna Elias her first year as managing editor of that will be held on Dec. 5 from 1-3 client sell a car on Craigslist. Staff Writer Heritage Media-West Newspaper p.m. Beyond social media, the lab is also Group in Washtenaw County. Anyone wishing to receive able to assist with photography and Tucked away within SPARK-East’s Supplied with a Netbook, iPhone, assistance from the lab may drop videography, writing press releases business incubator is Ypsilanti’s first iPad and a $500 monthly stipend, by Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. - 4 and just about anything else media Community Media Lab Community Media Lab – Michelle Rogers was ready to open the lab. p.m. Rogers said that her employees related. 215 W. Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti Rogers’ ideaLab project. “The goal is to be able to get from all of the Heritage Media-West “I can show someone how to do a The Community Media Lab was students here, give them a Flip cam newspapers take part in “clinic duty” press release and they’d have a better Communitymedialab.wordpress.com one of 12 ventures that received to shoot video, have them come back by working at the lab. chance to get it published rather than Twitter: @comunitymediaL funding through Digital First Media’s and help them edit it,” she said. “If it’s The Media Lab staff is comprised if they were to write one on their own,” national ideaLab mission. Journal newsworthy, we’ll use it.” of journalism professionals holding said Jim Pruitt, journalist for The Facebook: CommunityMediaLab Register Co. took applications The Media Lab hopes to help workshops and working one-on- Saline Reporter and Media Lab staff from employees to become a part students, senior citizens, or anyone one with visitors to share their member. All Media Lab services are free, with of this new experience of helping else become familiar with digital knowledge of digital media and other With Eastern Michigan University no appointment necessary. communities become more familiar media. Some workshops held in the technologies. partnered with The Media Lab, with digital media and technology. communal SPARK-East’s conference So far, the Media Lab has helped Rogers hopes that students will find Rogers was the only one chosen room are “How to Write a Lead,” and mainly senior citizens learn to create the lab useful in their studies and who did not nominate herself. “Scoop to Nuts.” Another, “Blogging blogs, Facebook pages and Twitter budding careers. Instead, she was chosen based on 101,” is one of the upcoming seminars accounts. The lab even helped one B4 NOVEMBER 19, 2012 SPOTLIGHT WASHTENAW VOICE ‘Magic’ tournament fundraiser postponed

College researches how to came forward with the idea. state law in regards to gambling. When “(The college) is trying to determine… Peter Leshkevich, the director of reward winners around whether playing a Magic game for Student Development and Activities, state gambling laws prizes is constituted as a game of was initially told of the idea, he looked chance or as a game of luck,” said into it. By Leland Dawson Vancena. The distinction could end When he did this, Leshkevich, who Contributor up meaning playing Magic for prizes was not in his current position at the equates to gambling. time of the last tournament, found a The Washtenaw Community The original plan for the red flag. College Gamer’s Club and the college tournament was that each participant “(I was) looking at laws and rules itself are pushing forward to host a would pay an entry fee and the best and guidelines and researching card game tournament in support players would earn prizes from a how other colleges essentially run of the Wounded Warrior Project sponsoring business. The prizes would tournaments on their campuses,” he charity. The tournament of “Magic: be reimbursed from the entry fees, and said, “and (gambling) was one of the The Gathering,” a popular trading the remainder was to be donated to issues that came up.” card game, was originally scheduled charity through the college. For now, the general counsel for the for December, but has recently been Alan Eichenberg, a 22-year-old college is looking into how the event postponed. graphic design major from Manchester, can be run and comply with state laws. Magic, as it is often known, is a card is the club officer who will oversee the “This has never been a question game wherein a player custom builds tournament. He also participated in of ‘whether we’re going to do the a deck of cards. A player is allowed to the last one. tournament,” Leshkevich emphasized, have only 50 cards, which can consist “We had, I think, 87 people,” he said. “it’s a question of ‘how we can do the of ordinary lands or fantastical spells, “It was the largest turnout we ever tournament’ and how some details creatures and artifacts. The players had for a Magic tournament besides will be handled.” do “damage” to each other through a prerelease event, which is pretty big Both Leshkevich and Vancena are PRZEMEK OZOG THE WASHTENAW VOICE Sarah Fertig, 27, of Ypsilanti giving out free pie for OccuPIE Wednesdays at Liberty the cards, resulting in only one player for our small little community of Ann confident that the tournament will Plaza in downtown Ann Arbor. left “alive” at the end. Arbor.” happen next semester. This should The group hit a hurdle when So why is a popular and fun give players all the time they need to 38-year-old Matt Vancena, the club’s tournament that will benefit charity improve their decks in order to help president and a liberal art transfer being delayed? The college needs to a well-deserving charity. ‘Pie-ing’ it forward student from Dearborn Heights, first ensure that such a game will not break By Anna Elias to take a slice.” Staff Writer The couple bakes three apple pies each week to be served to the Pies are wonderful. Warm pie community. Fertig chose apple pies is even more wonderful. Free, because the fruit comes in large, five sometimes warm, pie is what Sarah pound bags. Fertig, 27, of Ypsilanti, is handing They recently started accepting out at Liberty Plaza on Wednesdays donations as they had an overwhelming as part of a movement she started: number of people looking to give to OccuPIE Wednesday. the cause. Fertig and boyfriend Chris Cash donations are welcomed along Kovac have been handing out free with extra pies. slices of pie on Wednesday’s at 5:30 Fertig is hoping for a big send-off as p.m. since Ann Arbor’s Art Fair winter becomes imminent. She says back in July. that Nov. 21 will be the last day for “We all benefit from things we pie this year, but hopes the event will didn’t build,” said Fertig. continue next year with a new crew With influence from Sen. as she may be out of state. Elizabeth Warren’s “factory speech” “I’d like to see it started with either and President Obama’s “you didn’t a new team or more crowd sourced,” build that” comment, Fertig now Fertig said “I’d like to take OccuPIE literally gives away her pie to those on the road. Pull up to a new city every in more need. week and show them the movement.” “People say, ‘those welfare moms For the big send-off, Fertig is just want some of the pie.’ But planning on bringing a slow cooker seriously, who doesn’t like pie?” with warm cider and hot cocoa to said Fertig. accompany the pies. She encourages Reminding people to “pie it others to bring a pie – fruit or pot pies forward” is the main focus of the – to the last OccuPIE Wednesday for movement, Fertig says. To be able the season. to give to others what you have, as “If I can share my little slice of pie,” small or as large as the contribution said Fertig, “surely people higher up may be, is what she aims for. on the food chain can share their pie The movement has its own too.” “maniFEASTo,” which Fertig hands out with each piece of pie, to share with hungry residents what the slices are all about. 48-year-old Ypsi-Arbor couch The OccuPIE maniFEASTo surfer, Ted Murray said that eating the pie has reminded him “I have a pie. I just baked it and I’m to remember what he can share really proud of it. It looks delicious. But with others. even though I bought the ingredients CHARLES MANLEY THE WASHTENAW VOICE “I’ve been looking for somebody and baked it myself, I don’t really Raul Carraba, 28, left protects the ball from John Rolfe, 27, in a pick-up game at WideWorld Sports Center in Ann Arbor. to give a few dollars to,” said Murray. consider it ‘my’ pie. Murray said he has been coming “You see, I wasn’t born knowing for a slice of pie, each Wednesday, how to bake pies — someone had to S.S. PORT FROM B1 for the past three weeks. He has teach me. I didn’t make the pie out been clean for one-and-a-half years, of my own apples or wheat or butter. Now, working for Dawn Farms deter that her last name not be used in this The team is trying to raise $10,000 and says he tries to help others with Someone had to plant a tree, sow a center Spera, Byberg is able to help story. Before she joined the team, she for walls for an outdoor soccer field sobriety as well. field, milk a cow. Someone had to recruit people for the soccer team. hadn’t played soccer since she was on Wide World’s property for spring/ Murray is joined at the plaza by a harvest the crops and process the milk. The only requirement to practice 14, although she loved the sport since summer practices. They practice at sizeable crowd of locals, all hungry Someone had to transport the crops with the team is availability. People she was 5. Wheeler Park during the warmer for the tasty treats. to a grocery store so I could buy them. who are willing to come out to practice Emily was in transitional housing months, but would like a more On a good week, Fertig and And someone had to lay the roads and during the scheduled times are more when she joined the team. Prior to permanent location. Kovac have served upwards of 50 maintain the trucks and build the than welcome, regardless of housing getting into transitional housing, she During the winter months, Wide people, which warranted extra grocery store and operate the cash or financial situations. was homeless for six to seven months World donates an hour of field time pies from Grand Traverse Pie Co., register. Someone had to install wires To travel with the team, however, and struggling with addiction. to S.S. PORT for practice each week. while colder evenings bring out so I could have electricity in my house players are required to have been “(Street Soccer) helped me get “Wide World has been absolutely significantly smaller numbers. to see the ingredients and bake the pie. homeless within the past year, which involved with something that was amazing to us,” said Silvennoinen. The large amount of foot traffic “So even though I put the final also includes transitional housing. good for me,” Emily said. “Without them, we couldn’t do this.” made the location perfect in product together, untold millions Transitional housing typically comes She was invited to go to Paris with With so much continued help from Fertig’s mind. She had thought of people have helped make this pie after inpatient drug rehab, which is the national team for a two-week the community, homeless soccer in about doing it on campus, but possible. That’s why I’m happy to a safe place to live with other adults trip to the 2011 Homeless World Cup Washtenaw County has been able to didn’t want to be associated with share it with ANYONE who has less trying to stay sober. in Paris. Even though they came in stay active since 2007. other student-run events. pie or no pie. And all I ask in return Other than difficulties with second to last, with a single victory “(Street soccer) is gratifying,” says She had also thought about is that if I’m sharing the pie I made permanent residence, many of the over Malawi, her life is forever Altherr. “It makes you feel like you’re “splitting the pie attention” by also with you, please try to learn how to players have encountered mental changed. doing something.” handing out slices in Ypsilanti, but bake pies yourself, so that someday illness and struggled with drug and Emily has now moved out of couldn’t decide on a location with you too may share pie with someone alcohol addiction. Players are required transitional housing and is an intern diverse foot traffic. who has less.” to be sober in order to play with for a prominent firm in Detroit as a “I didn’t want the pie to be about - Sarah Fertig the team, either during practice or graphic designer. She attributes much To schedule time for the Soccerthon one segment of society,” Fertig said. facebook.com/OccuPIEWednesdays traveling for competitions. Players of her success to being involved with or donate to S.S. PORT contact: “Anyone who walks by is welcome find solace in street soccer as a sober street soccer. Sara Silvennoinan event. S.S. PORT is completely funded on (734) 386-6786 “It’s my outlet to be amongst other donations. On Dec. 8, a Soccerthon [email protected] people that are not in the criminal fundraiser will be held at Wide World Linda Bacigalupi element. They have to be sober to Sports Center located on Oak Valley (734) 222-3768 begin with,” said Altherr. “It brings a Drive in Ann Arbor. Teams of about [email protected] different class of people, most people 20 people can rent out field space at www.a2port.org and click on ‘Street are recovering.” $10 per person for one hour and play Soccer’ tab on left Emily, 25, of Ypsilanti, played with against themselves. All of the proceeds Facebook: Street Soccer Ann Arbor S.S. PORT for one year. She asked will be donated to S.S. PORT. PRZEMEK OZOG THE WASHTENAW VOICE One of many pies offered at OccuPIE Wednesdays. B5 NOVEMBER 19, 2012 SPORTS WASHTENAW VOICE One year after ending Parents of Tiger’s ace pitcher to OSU’s streak, U-M needs to visit WCC, promote new book build a streak of its own By Matt Durr championship-winning coach at Sports Editor Florida, has changed the culture in Columbus in a mater of months and A little more than 11 years ago, has convinced Buckeye Nation that its a father and son sat together and reign of dominance over the Big Ten listened as close to 1,500 players did not end because of the problems were selected in the annual Major Tressel created. League Baseball draft. The son, a No one in Columbus really thinks pitcher, was hoping to hear his last year mattered. The Buckeyes had name called, but to the dismay of a first-year coach in place, the team both, it never was. Matt Durr started a freshman most of the season It was a disappointing day for and they were rattled by the scandal the father, but instead of letting Two thousand, nine-hundred and from the offseason. That was not a true the disappointment get to him twenty-six. OSU team, much the same way that and his son, Richard encouraged That’s how many days the the Rich Rodriguez-era Wolverines the budding young player to keep University of Michigan went without were not a real Michigan team. working hard. a victory against the hated Ohio State Michigan needs to beat this OSU The hard work paid off on July 4, Buckeyes before last year’s 40-34 win. team. After going 11-2 last season, the 2005 when Richard’s son took the Fans stormed the field, coach Brady Wolverines have taken a step back this mound for his first MLB start. On Hoke and Athletic Director Dave year after suffering high-profile losses the back of his Detroit Tigers’ jersey MYPUBSITE.COM COURTESY PHOTO Brandon shared a hug at midfield as to Alabama and Notre Dame. was the number 35 and slightly the Wolverines declared a return to Beating Ohio State makes those above read the last name: Verlander. book) really about parenting and some early on, even up through high school, prominence. losses irrelevant and also would send Richard’s son Justin had made it of the decisions and game-changing Justin was always really good, but he As great as that day was for the a message to OSU that the Wolverines to the big leagues. events we experienced that can be was never what you would look at and Wolverines, none of it matters if they are back for real. The story of how Richard and his helpful to parents and young players.” say ‘this guy is going to be the next cannot beat the Buckeyes again on There are already questions about wife Kathy raised Justin through The Verlanders have been a Major League pitcher,’” Richard said. Saturday. This year’s contest, held what the Wolverines will be once encouragement was the inspiration whirlwind book tour in Michigan “He had to really stay with it and really in Columbus, is the real measuring Denard Robinson graduates. Hoke has for the Verlanders’ book “Rocks to promote the book over the last work.” stick for a Michigan program that is recruited well in the two classes he Across the Pond,” a book about week. Richard said that getting out Richard said that keeping a positive clamoring for national respect again. has brought to Ann Arbor, but no one parents raising young athletes and speaking to groups about what attitude was a key for his family’s The Buckeyes should enter the knows how those recruits will develop. and supporting the dream of their they went through and how their success and if others follow those contest at 11-0 on the year (The Voice But the recruiting war between the children. experiences can help others. sentiments, they too can be successful. went to print before the game with two coaches has already started and On Dec. 4 Richard and Kathy Typically after the signings, the “We enforced the notion with our Wisconsin was played) and have the whoever wins this year has a leg up on will visit the campus of Washtenaw Verlanders speak to attendees and children that you don’t let anybody best record in the Big Ten. If not for the other guy for at least another year. Community College to sign copies then open things up for a questions tell you that you can’t do anything,” the sanctions against their team for Hoke has to know that even though of the book before speaking to and answers session. Discussed are Richard said. “At the end of the day, the Jim Tressel scandal, they would be his team still has a chance at a Big Ten attendees inside the Morris the struggles of helping Justin get to the message for kids is ‘don’t listen to in the national championship picture. title, a win over OSU in “The Game” Lawrence building. where he is today and how that helped negatives and naysayers because they Quarterback Braxton Miller, who would mean even more to the fan “After sharing our story about Richard and Kathy with their younger will wear you out.’” was a freshman last year when OSU base and future recruits. Players and raising children, it really became son Ben, who plays college baseball Richard and Kathy Verlander will nearly beat the Wolverines, leads coaches like to say that one of the more about life than so much at Old Dominion, the same college be signing copies of their book on the Buckeyes. More importantly, reasons they came to Michigan was about baseball or Justin,” Richard Justin attended. Tuesday Dec. 4 at the Morris Lawrence OSU has Urban Meyer patrolling its to play against Ohio State. Verlander said in a telephone phone “Both of our boys were late bloomers building starting at 7 p.m. Admission sideline. Meyer, a two-time national But none of them come to lose. interview with The Voice. “It’s (the and if you looked at either of them is free and doors open at 6 p.m. Losing on Thanksgiving not the only tradition for Detroit Lions By Matt Durr Sports Editor with the nation. the team’s owner at the time, G.A. Thanksgiving is the source of many “We believe our Thanksgiving Richards, thought up the idea as a traditions. Family gatherings around Day game is the oldest and greatest way to increase attendance. The idea Interesting Thanksgiving Day game facts: the dinner table where a freshly tradition in the NFL,” Lions Vice has worked and 78 years later, the cooked turkey is surrounded by side Chairman Bill Ford Jr. said in remarks Thanksgiving Day game is still the dishes like grandma’s bean casserole. from a Lions’ game release in 2010. most sought-after ticket each year. 1934 – The Lions play their Thanksgiving Day game as a And for fans of the Detroit Lions, it’s “This is a tradition that was started by While the Lions have not played on first Thanksgiving Day game, Lion. Sanders and the Lions a day when dinner is preceded by a the fans in Detroit and belongs to the every Thanksgiving since 1934, they losing to the Chicago Bears beat the Cleveland Browns 13- football game featuring the Honolulu fans of Detroit.” have played on Thanksgiving each year 19-16. 10 in the 50th Thanksgiving blue and silver. The Lions started playing on since 1945. The team’s all-time record game played by the Lions. It’s what we do – and we share it Thanksgiving Day in 1934, when on Thanksgiving is 33-35-2. 1956 – The first Thanksgiving game that was nationally 1995 – Scott Mitchell set a televised, the Lions lost to team-record for passing yards the Green Bay Packers 24-20. in a game as he threw for 410 yards and four touchdowns in 1974 – The Lions lost to the Lions 44-38 win over the Denver 31-27 in what was the Minnesota Vikings. Herman last game the team played at Moore, Brett Perriman and Tiger Stadium. Johnnie Morton each had more than 100 yards receiving in the 1976 – O.J. Simpson runs game. for an NFL record 273 yards, but the Lions would prevail, 2003 – The last time the Lions beating the Buffalo Bills 27-14. won on Thanksgiving, beating the Packers 22-14. Dre Bly had 1989 – Barry Sanders runs two interceptions and forced a for 145 yards in his first fumble.

MCT COURTESY PHOTO Former Detroit Lions, from left, Billy Sims, Lem Barney and Barry Sanders wear the retired jersey number 20 in a ceremony before a Thanksgiving Day game against Indianapolis in 2004.

Expectations highest in years as U-M basketball season tips off

By Matt Durr Sports Editor the offseason, Burke opted to return to averaging 14.6 points a game. “That is the balancing act that I’ll “We are going to really watch these Ann Arbor for his sophomore season The two accounted for 44 percent really have to work at,” he said. “What’s first three weeks and see who the Not since the 1996-97 season has and wait to declare his eligibility for of the team’s scoring last year, but if important now, or what is important leaders are,” Beliein said. “I don’t think the University of Michigan men’s the NBA draft. all goes according to plan, that won’t to their future or our future? And we we are in that type of position to name basketball team entered the season Burke headlines a team that returns be the case this season. are scrambling with that every day. that yet. The players will have a say, ranked in the Associated Press top-10. big man Jordan Morgan and Tim Senior Matt Vogrich and freshman “That is a thing we have to do. It’s the coaches will have a say. We need But with reigning Big Ten Freshman Hardaway Jr., alongside of highly- Spike Albrect are expected to important, and that’s our job and I to gain more information.” of the Year Trey Burke returning, the touted freshmen Mitch McGary and contribute off the bench. Vogrich won’t be perfect at it but I’ll keep Wolverines enter this season as the No. Glenn Robinson III. played in 34 games last season for the working at it to get them to accomplish Schedule 5 team in the nation. While the Wolverines were Wolverines. both goals. No. 1 is for the team to win Starting as the No. 5 team in the Not bad for a team that lost in ranked fifth, they were looking up right now. But No. 2 is to develop them nation is nice, but with conference the first round of the 2012 NCAA in the rankings to Big Ten rivals Forwards/Center as much as they can for our team in foes Ohio State, Indiana, Michigan tournament. Indiana (No.1) and Ohio State (No.4). While the spotlight will no doubt be the future and their future after this.” State and Wisconsin all ranked in “We haven’t spoken about it at all. Here is a breakdown of the players on on the development of McGary and Jon Horford and Blake McLimans the top-25, it’s unlikely that the We are very proud of our Big Ten this year’s team and the road ahead Robinson III, junior Jordan Morgan’s are expected get playing time off the Wolverines will finish with a Top-5 championship. We know when you for Michigan: development will be the most bench for the Wolverines. record at the end of the season. get into that the goal is to stay and win important part on the Wolverines Luckily for Michigan, its non- until you win it all,” head coach John Guards frontcourt. Morgan continued to Leadership conference schedule is light. The Beilein said. “But based on our Big Ten Easily the strength of this year’s struggle with foul trouble last season After losing seniors Zack Novak Wolverines should enter the Big Ten championship we felt good about it. team, Burke and Hardaway Jr. and will need to be on the court to and Stu Douglass, Michigan must schedule with few, if any, blemishes “If we are blessed enough to get back comprise one of the nation’s top provide stability and leadership in identify another on-court leader. The on their record. there again, then we’ll talk more about backcourt duos. As a freshman, Burke the paint. obvious choice would be Hardaway Jr. Once Big Ten play begins, expect that. But right now it has been more averaged 14.8 points and 4.5 assists a How much will McGary and or Burke, but sometimes the not-so- Michigan to lose a handful of games. about just getting better and being game, earning him Big Ten Freshman Robinson III play? Beilein says finding obvious choice is the best. Look for a But being in the Big Ten will no doubt champions again in everything.” of the Year award. Hardaway was that balance will be critical as the player like Vogrich to fill the role until prepare the Wolverines for the NCAA After weighing his options during second on the team in scoring season progresses. a clear choice emerges. tournament in March. B6 NOVEMBER 19, 2012 SPOTLIGHT WASHTENAW VOICE Strongest man, woman emerge from tiny pool of arm-wrestlers

the 43-year-old video production finishing both matches in less than By Natalie Wright major whose arm went temporarily 20 seconds. Contributor immobile. She wasn’t content just beating “My arm was still fatigued out her female adversaries, Brian Steinberg was because of dodge ball,” he said. however. After she was declared determined to prove his strength. “And five matches is a lot.” champion of the women’s bracket, So when his list of competitors in His dodge ball team, Rough Cuts, she took on, and beat, some of the a recent Club Sports-sponsored came in last in the intramural dodge men just for fun. intramural arm wrestling ball tournament, but Steinberg “I don’t arm-wrestle very often, tournament was short of was proud nonetheless. In fact, but I can tell you she was very competitors (he was the only one he said he owes his success in the strong,” Garza said of Martin. TH who showed up), he went out to arm-wrestling tournament to his Despite the slow start, Steinberg recruit more. training with Rough Cuts. and the other participants were Steinberg and a few others The women’s champion, Ashley able to turn the tournament into NOV. 20 prowled the Student Center Martin, had a much shorter path a healthy competition and a lot of in the hopes luring in more to success. She only had two fun. In every match, the tension competitors. The bait: a free opponents to defeat. But the between the players’ arms was T-shirt. 21-year-old nursing student broken with laughter as hands When Bethany Garza definitely proved her strength, slammed on the table. expressed interest in competing on that late-October Wednesday evening, she was asked to fill out a waiver, a requirement to participate in any intramural event. This made her a little MAKE YOUR nervous. “Is this dangerous? Could I get hurt?” asked the 21-year- CREDITS old Ypsilanti resident. But, after some reassurance that the risks would be minimal, she too agreed COUNT! to participate. In all, nine contenders signed up for the tournament, six in the men’s division and three in the Marygrove women’s. Before the tournament got under way, the competitors were given one rule: one hand Transfer must remain under the table at all times. The men’s bracket consisted Student of five matches ranging from 10 seconds to more than a minute. In Open each match, Steinberg’s face grew increasingly red, but he finished the tournament undefeated. PRZEMEK OZOG THE WASHTENAW VOICE “It feels great,” to be named Ashley Martin, 21, Nursing major from Saline, flexes after winning House a T-shirt after an Arm Wrestling match during a tournament spon- the strongest man at WCC, said sored by WCC Intramural Sports. Tuesday, November 20, 2012 6 - 8 p.m. Madame Cadillac Building, Marygrove College Farm-fresh meals straight to the • Speak to professors about Marygrove’s bachelor, associate and certificate programs busy college student’s table • Find out how your credits transfer By Anna Elias been achieved. to Marygrove Staff Writer “We provide business to farms, a couple of local places that might Harvest Kitchen • Learn about Financial Aid and Harvest Kitchen is ready find business elsewhere, but we 32 E. Cross St., Ypsilanti scholarship opportunities to serve the stressed-out and help them out quite a bit,” said cook (734) 395-7782 studying-for-some-midterms Ryan Glowacki, 31, of Ypsilanti. harvest-kitchen.com • Meet with an Admissions Counselor to college student with local, “Some of the farms are not big [email protected] discuss your plans for the future organic fare. Now, home-cooked agricultural businesses and need meals for the average college a couple of companies like us.” people that walk in off of the street, student are easily prepared with The meals prepared at Harvest we can’t guarantee that we will have We look forward to seeing you! a couple pushes of a button on a Kitchen use whole ingredients, everything for a dietary restriction, microwave. believing that real dairy, meat, but we usually have something.” Mary Wessel-Walker, 28, is fruits, vegetables and other Recently, Harvest Kitchen an Ann Arbor native and the ingredients paired with exercise has added a back-to-school creative mind behind the Depot is the key to a healthy lifestyle. subscription, which lasts for 15 Town prepared meal storefront, Subscriptions are a main part to weeks and mimics the semester of Harvest Kitchen. Harvest Kitchen. A subscription local colleges and universities. 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Celebrating 50 years on film, Hollywood’s favorite secret agent offers renewed conviction in ‘Skyfall’

FILMOFILIA.COM COURTESY PHOTO By Ben Solis involved, spies or civilians alike, we overwhelming uncertainty in his Contributing Editor mean by any means available. own abilities, 2012 has brought us a It was glossy, thrilling and better brand of Bond. Every embattled After half a lifetime, James Bond expressively sexual without seeming moment our hero faces is another is a bloated, poorly aging character too risqué or snobbishly intellectual. sinkhole into the brooding rot he has reminiscent of Hollywood’s glory days Vicariously, every man from 1962 and managed to hide for all of his 50 years. ‘Red Dawn’ lacks – a period when men were men, and onward wanted to be the insatiable And with a villain so exhaustingly you knew it without asking. Bond, with his cars, guns, girls and uncomfortable as Javier Bardem’s Time, after all, does not guarantee gadgets. It didn’t matter who your Silva, the overcast sky is made that heart of original catharsis or good tidings. The only thing favorite actor was or who had the much more horrifying. getting older can offer with certainty most success with the ladies – Rodger If you are afraid that this dark is pain, suffering, betrayal and death. Moore still leads the pack with 19 representation is too much to handle, By Nathan Clark For long-time fans of England’s encounters, by the way – it was all part keep calm; each aspect of this film is Managing Editor greatest super-spy, nouns and verbs of the grand cinematic experience of a proverbial Bond time machine, ripe so explicitly bleak have almost no the modern spy film. with exotic locales, interactive scenery, Seeing as Hollywood ran out of interesting movie ideas years ago, cultural association to their beloved At its core, most viewers often fast cars and even faster romances. it’s no surprise that the powers that Bond-films. overlooked the true character of the It is as much a visual feast and a film man they had been celebrating with junkie’s fantasy as it is a knock-down, be there would once again try to Yet to explain the demons Bond such bombast: an emotionally vacant, drag-out slugfest – all thanks to the grab hold of the coattails of an old comes to grips with in the fascinating womanizing alcoholic who gets paid fine work of director Sam Mendes. movie classic – and run it in to the “Skyfall,” terms such as these are all to kill men in crisp linen suits at the Resurrecting an icon and staying dirt. one can muster to do it justice. drop of a hat, all for queen and country, true to his fan base is never an easy Hitting the big screen this Compared to its counterparts, of course. task, but somehow “Skyfall” makes Thanksgiving holiday is “Red “Skyfall” is an engaging, albeit Even if the joke has become less it look easy. When chaos, panic, and Dawn,” a remake of the 1980s Cold depressing, take on the legendary and less relatable, these failings never disorder are the problems of our times War classic by the same name. man of action. mattered in the long run. compounded, the old ways work better The film stars Chris Hemsworth Fifty years ago, the venerable With every reinvention, no director than the new. and Josh Peck as brothers Jed Sean Connery brought worldwide or film (short of “Goldeneye”) has ever Sometimes it takes a household and Matt Eckert, living a normal, audiences a man of few smooth challenged audiences by delving deep name to fix them. simple life in Spokane, Wash., words and dynamic wit; who could into this grey-haired and beleaguered until America is invaded by North COLLIDER.COM COURTESY PHOTO without fail acquire information psyche, until “Skyfall.” Score: A Korean forces. Like the original from any man or any woman Focusing on his less admirable Rating: PG-13 film, the brothers and a handful of with whatever means available. qualities, such as his drinking Genre: Action other terrified high school students And when female characters were habits, obstructive altruism and Runtime: 143 minutes escape into the woods and start a Grade: C- guerilla war against the occupying Rated: PG-13 invaders. Genre: Action The original “Red Dawn,” Runtime: 93 minutes starring a young Patrick Swayze and Charlie Sheen, was an obvious Cold War propaganda film much like “Rocky IV” and the James Bond while fighting in almost impossible film “The Living Daylights.” It was conditions and the Soviet invaders’ simple and thought-provoking: a human side as they questioned why way of riling up a little patriotism. they are fighting the Americans. The remake is anything but that. Additionally, the remake has a The new version may be filled nasty habit throughout the film of GEORGE O’DONOVAN CONTRIBUTING ILLUSTRATOR with lots of special effects and underplaying the terror of fighting MGM STUDIOS COURTESY PHOTO fiery explosions, but it lacks every for loved ones, making inappropriate emotion and thought the original jokes and using cliché one-liners far had that made it a must-see. too frequently. Perhaps it’s because hardly any The only great thing involving this ‘Halo 4’: new developer, new American could take the idea of a movie is where it was filmed: Michigan. massive North Korean invasion of At least scenes in the woods and small twists to a great new game the West Coast seriously that this town were nice to look at, knowing the movie feels empty. The film was Michigan economy got a little better in play, their technologies and originally planned to be an invasion for a few months during its filming. By Kelly Bracha weapons come in as well. from China, but due to some real “Red Dawn” is not necessarily a bad Staff Writer While all the new guns fit into the Grade: B+ concerns for how that would be movie; it still has enough action to standard archetypes: sniper rifle, Format: Xbox 360 perceived by the Chinese, it was please the average moviegoer. But why Fans of the Halo franchise have rocket launcher, shotgun, and battle Developer: 343 Industries changed to North Korea. bother paying theater prices to see it been engrossed in the series since the rifle. They’re different enough that Publisher: Microsoft In the original, both sides of when a much better version is already release of “Halo: Combat Evolved” in players will want to use them instead Genre: First-person shooter the war were shown: the kids’ fear available: the original. 2001. “Halo 4” marks the rebirth of of the old familiar weapons. Microsoft’s blockbuster franchise, and “Halo 4” has two campaign damn, it looks good. modes. The first is a standard story- It’s the first game not developed by driven campaign, running like an the franchise creator Bungie, but 343 adventurous movie. The second, called Industries has managed to maintain Spartan Ops, features a squad of UNSC the feel and the gripping gameplay the Spartans who arrive on Requiem, original games had. and missions play out as 20-minute At the end of “Halo 3,” Master Chief combat challenges with objectives and his A.I. confidant Cortana are ending at an extraction point. essentially left floating through space The competitive multiplayer aspect aboard the derelict UNSC (United of “Halo 4” has the classic game modes Nations Space Command) frigate. like Slayer, Capture the Flag and Halo 4 picks up right where “3” left Oddball, but also features Infection off. Chief and Cortana find themselves mode with an update that has players on Requiem, an artificial planet become the Flood, a sort of “zombies created by an ancient alien race – the mode” for Halo. Forerunners. They quickly find the Basic gameplay in multiplayer has Covenant and a new enemy awaiting the core mechanics from the original them – the Forerunners themselves. Halo games, but it has borrowed The return of the Forerunners elements from “Call of Duty,” such marks a pivotal moment in the series, as sprint and load-out customization, as they were long thought to be extinct. but the party system is overly complex They have played a huge role within and inefficient. There is currently no the Halo universe, as they are the ones competitive ranking system in place, responsible for building the Halos which was been a staple in previous throughout the galaxy. Halo games. Along with playing a central role in The visuals are undeniably the Halo storyline, they are a hugely gorgeous. Requiem has every type of welcomed part of the game and series. environment imaginable and they all After fighting the Covenant and Flood are shown in such great detail, even enemies repeatedly, the Forerunners with the console’s dated graphics are a whole different creature. capabilities. Dog-like crawlers, armored Although 343 Industries has left a teleporting knights and small, flying majority of Bungie’s Halo untouched, units are just a few of the new enemies with a new developer comes a new players will face. With the Forerunners direction. COLLIDER.COM COURTESY PHOTO