Schoolcraft Student Designs Clothing for Charity and Bands Student Josh York Always Wanted to Have His Own Line of Clothing

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Schoolcraft student designs clothing for charity and bands Student Josh York always wanted to have his own line of clothing. “In high school, I actually made a few iron-on shirts as jokes and sold them to my friends,” said York. However, it turned out to be more than a joke, and grew into something more than York ever imagined. By Ramon Razo & Molly Martin Managing Editor & Campus Life Editor menting, saying how cool it was and that they wanted one.” This gave him Simple beginnings the idea to make more hats for friends This past summer, York got the idea to and maybe make a couple bucks, so he bought a bag of 20 or so hats. Doing some good Nowadays, whenever York takes purchase his own hobby-sized silk screen hats to where his band plays, he usually press and use it to make shirts for his At his bands next show, York As York began to realize how large gave his original hat to his band’s sells out, and can go through over 200 band, “Yours Truly.” “I actually tried to his business was getting, he came to hats in a week. “Every product sold is start a silk-screen business,” stated York. bass player, Adam Vuletich, to wear a second realization that others could on stage as a promotion. Vuletich hand-printed in my basement, hand “I did end up getting a few jobs printing benefit from his success. “Instead of just sewn by either me or my mom and then for sports teams and other bands in the ended up posting a picture of it on selling hats, I decided to help those in Instagram, which caused a surge of shipped out with handmade packaging.” area, but that never really picked up.” need as well.” York said he has always York Apparel is also in the process of In December, York got into contact with people demanding hats. To draw more been fascinated by homeless people, and attention, York started a web store on becoming an LLC (Limited Liability Schoolcraft students who were trying to fully admits at how weird that sounds on Company). York is hopeful his charity get a clothing line outfit (pun intended) off Storenvy, a site that allows users to the surface. “I always want to know their create their very own online store. will become something great. He con- the ground called “Originality is Dead.” story, like how they became homeless, tinues to try and push his brand through “They wanted custom tags and labels, so “Initially, I sent out messages to what they do every day, where they sleep friends of mine that were in notable social media, as well as publicity I started experimenting with how to make and just how they live.” York credits through musicians and bands. “I really them.” York sewed custom tags and labels bands in the area,” explained York. TOMS Shoes, a charity that donates a “I’d get them a cheap hat if they prom- believe in the cause and think that, if to the bottoms of the hoods of sweatshirts. pair of shoes for every pair purchased, as marketed properly, it could take off.” When he figured out how to do this, he ised they would wear it and post a his model. “I always thought that there picture on it on Instagram or Twitter purchased a hat at ACO Hardware, then are so many national organizations, like If you want to help handwrote his name in very small letters and tag my page on it.” With every TOMS or Invisible Children, that send on an old t-shirt, then cut out the name and picture posted, interest increased. millions of dollars a year overseas.” support Josh York's sewed it onto the hat. “I thought it’d be “Every time I sold [a hat online], York sees a better investment in simply charity, please visit: cool to wear it around,” he said. I included a hand-written ‘thank sending those funds down the street to you’ card that also said, ‘Be cool Yorkapparel12.storenvy.com Expanding the brand help people in the area. Just like TOMS and Instagram/Tweet me @yorkap- Shoes, York donates one item for every Facebook.com/yorkapparel12 “That night, my band was playing parel12.’” Every customer ended up item sold, be it hats, t-shirts and sweat- Instagram: @yorkapparel12 becoming free marketing. “It became a Christmas show in Canton to about shirts. “For warmer months,” said York, Twitter: @yorkapparel12 100 kids,” York said. “When I wore the cool to post a picture of your York “I’ve decided that I’m going to donate Email: [email protected] hat there, so many people were com- Apparel, and people liked doing it.” socks and underwear instead of hats.”

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"STOP the Violence" event aims to arm the community with information and compassion

By Ramon Razo Managing Editor instead of punching someone [who other people. “Denial is the enemy. did you wrong], we [could] take it to We want to be able to plan ahead Violence is inevitable and in our someone else to deal with it,” said [just in case].” society we are searching for a way to Huston, citing the advent of courts, Professor Herbert Hummer was defend ourselves against it. In order which he mentioned was where the next to speak. He has been an to equip students and faculty with word “courtesy” stemmed from. The adjunct professor for 16 years and the methods and awareness needed, introduction of currency took away has extensive experience working the Schoolcraft Cares program hosted barter disputes. “If you need to sell with juvenile delinquents, prison- “STOP the Violence,” an event aimed something to someone, you’re not ers, violent offenders and other such at raising awareness and equipping going to fight them,” noted Huston. individuals. Hummer talked about them with the knowledge of how to “In the 21st century, we need to look how victims have a tendency to not deal with worst case scenarios. at how we don’t have an inner-state follow through with complaints, The event took place on March war or countries that are going which allows perpetrators to get 21 from 10:15 a.m.-11:15 a.m. It was through wars constantly,” Huston better at “hiding” than they already hosted in the McDowell Center, room gave as an example of a society that are. “We’ve become much too toler- 200, and featured several speakers. is becoming more peaceful. ant,” said Hummer, citing that if Attendees were welcomed by coun- Phi Theta Kappa President Sarah people on campus see someone sus- Mary LaJoy advised selor Stuart Baker, who moderated McCullough spoke after, and started picious to not be afraid of bringing the event. He credited the book, “We out by discussing a student survey it up to Campus Security Police. attendees to keep an Need to Talk about Kevin” by Lionel she had taken. “I wanted to get a Counselor Mary LaJoy spoke about eye out for students Shriver as being a main proponent in student perspective,” she said. The the correlation between mental setting up this event and the oppor- survey was regarding whether or illness and violence, and that those with the following: tunity for discussion. “In a debate, not students felt safe on campus, suffering from mental illness are not there is only one winner,” said Baker. and an overwhelming majority did. at any higher risk of committing acts “In a discussion, everyone wins.” McCullough then recounted a per- of violence. “Often, we see very few Continuous absences With that, Baker introduced Dr. sonal experience of hers, where she students seek help from counselors,” Mark Huston, professor of philoso- was afraid to come to class due to she said. She asked students and Diminishing quality phy at the College. With humanity a hurtful relationship she was in. faculty to be the eyes and ears of the experiencing two World Wars and However, she was able to get into campus. “One thing you never want of work the rise of violence in the public eye, contact with Campus Security Police to do [with a student] is promise people tend to believe that the world who ended up escorting her to and confidentiality,” said LaJoy, refer- Works that discuss/ is getting more violent. Dr. Huston from her car and to her classes. “Any ring to cases where a student might depict acts of violence says, however, that this is not the issue that may keep you from com- confide in another, “Because we don’t case. He said that, even though we as pleting your degree, we have people know what they will say.” She instead a people have experienced extreme here to help you,” said McCullough. advised attendees to promise that Expressing anger death tolls in wars, it is nothing com- The next speaker was Chief of they will only share the info with over grades pared to the billions of deaths that Campus Security Police Steve someone who can help them. occurred because of tribal disputes Kaufman. He reiterated the fact that Last but not least, Director many, many years back. Conversely, the campus is an incredibly safe of Student Relations, Rochelle Withdrawn attitude Huston pointed to how, about 5000 place. “We have the token theft, but Schaffrath, discussed how to best years ago, civilization was revolu- violent crime is basically nonex- utilize Schoolcraft Cares. The new tionized with the introduction of istent,” stated Chief Kaufman. He system allows students and faculty Deterioration in the idea of government. It curbed noted how people sometimes have a to report incidents, offers informa- appearance/hygiene violence, causing individuals to work tendency to read stories about atroci- tion on harassment and bullying together for a common goal. “Now, ties and think that that happens to and offers counseling services.

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www.DAV.org Aid to America's bravest Organization on campus aims to assist veterans at Schoolcraft By Ramon Razo Managing Editor to avail yourself to our service. the near future. Since DAV has set The Disabled American Veterans It is free of charge,” added Toni up their program here on campus, (DAV) has set up shop on campus Moses. She is currently acting as they have gotten into contact with to help former service men and the Department Service Officer as 11 vets, informed Moses. women take full advantage of the part of the DAV’s college outreach Obtaining benefits many benefits they are entitled to. initiative. Wells and Moses noted The DAV is made up of 1.2 million that everyone employed by DAV is a Once DAV gets into contact with wartime-disabled veterans and has disabled veteran. the veterans on campus, they will been around since 1920. They aim figure out what sort of benefits vets is It well-knowna fact that nothing the on Intime such as this, will who save us from The Post-9/11 GI Bill Internet news internetEverything ever goes away. the on just is like here say, to that Web dead-beat always who buddy seems be to “in between 15, Posterous, Feb. on a However, jobs.” that website allowed users share to blogs, photosand other contents announced it was shuttingdownApril on shop 30, and taking its theof million 15 content users into the abyss.Users were given valuable steps in backorder to their up archives; feata easier saidthan done. thisinfo-pocalypse? Enter Jason Scott and theArchive team. They are rag-taga group to provide free claims representa- are eligible for. They will then file tion for the Department of Veterans “The Post 9/11 GI Bill is the the appropriate paper work with - Affairs. The organization seeks to current iteration of the educa- the Department of Veteran Affairs aid veterans, their dependents and tional program that’s offered by the and any other local or state agen- survivors. federal government,” said Wells. GIs cies that might offer benefits. In “We’re taken aback to have an or enlisted persons pay a portion Michigan, the traditional compen- opportunity to aid the veterans of their paycheck into the program sation claim usually takes about on the Schoolcraft campus,” said to fund it. Once that individual 18 months to complete on average. Douglas K. Wells Jr., Director of gets out of the service and goes to “That’s a pretty difficult pill to the DAV’s National Service Office. college, it will pay the vast major- swallow for veterans that it takes “Our primary mission right now is ity of their books, tuition and other that long,” said Wells. However, he to reach out and touch Operation fees. explained that a benefits expert like Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Aid on campus Moses can aid vets in getting com- Freedom veterans.” pensation sooner by helping them DAV launched their on-campus get the necessary info quicker. Reaping the benefits program on Feb. 4. “I really encour- “We’re really proud how Toni Some of the aid available to veter- age every vet on campus to use this [Moses] and all of her counterparts resource,” stated Moses. She said ans includes educational benefits, around the state really hit the In other news, Jake Davidson became an healthcare benefits and compensa- that most vets are not even aware ground running with this program,” thosefoolish)are enoughwho generous fork to (or additional over funds will off-set the lost money by thecustomers pay less. who Let’s the hope for best generous inPanera’s gesture, if learned have but we thing one from history, this: it’s people are jerks. instant internet hero a video when uploaded he asking supermodel and super OMG, hottie Kate Upton, to prom. Initially, Upton responded with a tweet telling Davidson call to and her “Kate,” that could turn she not the invitation down, but check to would have she her schedule. Reality check-time came in the form Ms. of Upton tweeting Davidson at that, with her busy sched with prom to go to ule,be wouldnot able she him. props Davidson to Major trying, for but the now poor guy needs find to reala date. tion payments for disabilities they of the plethora of benefits they are stated Wells. “I think it’s something - have incurred. The DAV seeks to able to use, and she is here to help that’s really been lacking in the make sure veterans can take full them along the way. Moses said state of Michigan for quite some advantage of them. Wells stated veterans are free to contact her, time. Fortunately, we have good that many vets are not partaking even when she is off campus. (See leadership in Lansing […] that has in the aid that the Post-9/11 GI Bill box below for more information on recognized the importance of these offers, such as educational services, contacting Toni Moses.) types of outreach efforts. 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Campus Crime Compiled by Michael King Staff Writer

LSPDA Disruptive Student (Leaving the Scene of a March 25. A Security Police officer Property Damage Accident) was called to a class in the McDowell Center in response to a complaint March 13. A student called about a student that regularly campus police after having wit- listened to music with thier head- nessed an accident, in which a phones, used their phone and put driver hit two neighboring cars as their head on the table which were they tried to park. Minor damage all violations of the instructor’s class. was found to both cars. The driver The student had stepped outside to stated that they are liable for any take a call and had returned visibly damage to the vehicle. troubled by the call. The student March 18. A group discussion in put the phone away when asked to. the Lower Waterman wing began Soon after, however, they put their to get loud as a one student ran up head down on the table and were and started screaming at the group, then caught with headphones in stating that this group was always their ears. The student then made a so loud that, “I cannot hear the scene when asked to leave but did so movie on the television.” No threats when Campus Police showed up. The were made and everyone involved instructor has arranged a disciplin- eventually apologized. ary meeting with the student. March 21. A student stated that their car had been hit while they Lost Property were in class. Small transfers of March 13. A student reported that red paint and white scratch marks their engagement ring had gone were found on the front driver side missing after they had washed their door. No damage was located on hands. The student also informed either of the neighboring vehicles Campus Security that another and surveillance was unable to individual was in the bathroom at turn up anything. the time. Lost and found has been unable to find the ring April 1, 2013 5

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States but the world, has come and student’s woes via a rant on their single day. We have an amazing where we are headed. channel. The connectivity and opportunity to learn from those “GIF,” according to Oxford communication in our world is around us, and not just those University Press’ Katherine Martin, boundless. Yes, we are past the we interact with in person. I can means “a compressed file format for good old days of writing letters proudly say I feel connected to those images that can be used to create or sending postcards but, with I follow on my blog and those who a simple, looping animations.” The Facebook and Twitter, we can follow me. Our society can learn By Alys Dolan “GIF” turned 25-years old and is upload a vacation picture and show so much from each other through Editor in Chief at the peak of its popularity. If we all of our friends. Plus, we are means of exploration, and not the [email protected] think for a moment and reflect on rewarded with likes and retweets. kind Christopher Columbus did. this word, it is a prime example of (Let’s be honest ... everyone loves We are in a new age where every- how far our society and communica- logging on and seeing the little red one feels connected to everyone. tion have come. number pop up. If you don’t, you’re Where we can give help to those we Word of We communicate in a com- lying to yourself.) have never met. Our world commu- pletely different manner nowadays. Through blogs and photo-sharing nicates and grows with each other Through a text message we are able websites we are able to connect to and the Internet has proven to be to convey our every emotion, thanks people all over the world. You can the perfect catalyst for this. So be the Year to apps for memes, emoji faces and connect with people on a personal trending like the “GIF,” be followed Every year professors, doctors GIFs. We no longer feel the need to level outside of your neighborhood. and have the most reblogs on your and researchers clamor together meet with our friends face to face We offer support and love to those picture because you are connected to select the coveted word of the because we can send them a ten-sec- around us that was not possible to those around you. You may be year. This word is selected based ond video of our boredom in math before this day and age. We spread the reason someone gets excited on criteria consisting of popularity, class through the Snapchat app. We awareness for those in need and to log on to Twitter, Facebook or meaning and impact on our society. have never been so connected. the best part is we inspire others to Instagram, so use that. We have the For 2012 the word chosen was “GIF.” At any point in the day we can take action. power to make a difference and be This word reflects where our culture comb through YouTube videos and We are viral, we are trending and heard. So be informative, creative and society, not just in the United find out about another college we are continuing to expand every and help others grow.

Advisers Advertising Adviser Rena Laverty Barb Reichard Todd Stowell STAFF Jeffrey Petts See Emily Alys Dolan Mandy Getschman Issue Staff Editor In Chief Layout & Design Editor Andrew Kieltyka Write women are for making their own Josiah Thomas Ramon Razo Urmila Bilgi Michael King choices about whom they date? That Managing Editor Assistant Layout & Design Dewey Lamar doesn’t sound very nice to me. Editor Molly Martin Blandelia Payne Look, I get that you’re frustrated Campus Life Editor Chris Kovacs Montgomery Jones Photo Editor Joseph Koch because you can’t seem to find a mate. Emily Podwoiski Nick Rende Arts & Entertainment Editor Jonathan King April Vernon But don’t blame that on some mythi- Online Content Editor Abdallah Chirazi cal “friend zone” concept. If a girl Sports Editor Kristina Kapedani doesn’t want to date you, she doesn’t Ad Manager Madison Cabanaw y mily odwoiski want to date you. The world does Web Editor Matt Hansen B E P Circulation Manager Arts & Entertainment Editor not revolve around you, nice guy in Tommy Nichol the fedora. Investing time into your Web Developer [email protected] friendship with a girl does not entitle you to a relationship with her so don’t get angry when this friend rejects Dear nice guys you. Getting angry is not fair to yourself and it’s especially not fair to the The Schoolcraft Connection is the award-winning, student-run newspaper published semi-monthly as an educational expe- I’m a nice girl and a loyal friend to girl in the situation. rience by the students of Schoolcraft College, 18600 Haggerty Road, Livonia, Michigan, 48152-2696. The editorial offices of The Schoolcraft Connection are located in the Student Activities Office on the lower level of the Waterman Campus Center, everyone. Despite this, I’m still girl- Our society tends to vilify women 734-462-4422. friend zoned by men. Yes, you read who say “no” – whether it is within The Schoolcraft Connection is a member of the Michigan Community College Press Association, the Colombia Scholastic Press Association, College Media Advisers, the Student Press Law Center, Community College Journalism Association and the Society correctly. Girlfriend zoned. I had a relationships or the workplace. of Professional Journalists. close friendship with this self-pro- Women generally have a harder time Editorial Policy: Unsigned editorials represent the majority opinion of the Editorial Board. Signed columns solely reflect the opinion of the writer. The Schoolcraft Connection abstains from criticism of, or discrimination against any person on the basis of claimed “nice guy” who was not actu- saying no because there is pres- race, creed, color, sex, age, marital status, handicap, national origin, or sexual orientation. ally interested in our friendship. He sure to not come off as too assertive The Schoolcraft Connection is a student forum and is self-monitored. We reject censorship and support a free student press. Material in The Schoolcraft Connection may not be reproduced in any form without prior written consent. only wanted to date me. This nice guy or too bossy (or the other b-word).

THE SCHOOLCRAFT CONNECTION THE SCHOOLCRAFT The Schoolcraft Connection corrects all errors of fact. If you have discovered an error, please contact the Editor in Chief, 734- turned into a not-so-nice-guy after I Basically, women can’t win. If we say 462-4422, or [email protected]. told him, “I just want to be friends.” yes, we’re not being true to ourselves. His response was all too familiar: If we say no, we come off as cold. BOARD OF TRUSTEES “What do you mean you want to be Women tend to soften their words just friends? I thought you liked me in order to avoid coming off as too Brian D. Broderick...... Chair because I’m nice! I do nice guy things! Carol M. Strom...... Vice Chair assertive and this may be why some James G. Fausone...... Secretary I’m always here for you, doesn’t that men feel betrayed when a woman Joan A. Gebhardt...... Treasurer entitle me to be your boyfriend? This says no to them. For the most part, Gretchen Alaniz...... Trustee isn’t fair! Girls are so dumb for going women do not want your feelings to Terry Gilligan...... Trustee after guys that aren’t nice like me!” get hurt but no means no. Accept it Eric Stempien...... Trustee Our friendship ended once he under- and move on and please, please don’t Conway A. Jeffress...... President stood that I would not go on a date make a Facebook status about it. with him. I was girlfriend zoned. I know it’s radical but us ladies For the self-proclaimed nice guys make our own decisions about whom CONTACT US: out there, you are not actually a nice we choose to date. If you truly are guy after you call girls dumb for going a nice guy, you will respect a girl’s out with guys that you don’t find suit- decision to not go out with you – Letters to the Editor are welcomed and will be printed as written except in the case of obsceni- able. Your crush’s boyfriend is not a instead of making a passive aggres- ties, libelous information or personal attack. We reserve the right to edit for length. Letters must be signed to be considered for publication, though names may be withheld at the discre- jerky bunghole simply because you’re sive Facebook status hiding under the tion of the Editorial Board. not the one she’s dating. According “nice guy” façade – and continue to be Send letters to: The Schoolcraft Connection, 18600 Haggerty Rd, Livonia, Michigan, 48152- to your logic, women are dumb for her friend, if you can. That’s what a 2696. not dating you because you are…nice. genuine nice guy would do. Stop girl- Via Email: [email protected] Since when does “nice guy” equate friend zoning us. Sincerely, girlfriend- to going on rants about how idiotic zoned nice girls everywhere. April 1, 2013 7

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Some examples The Ballad just in your pocket. In order to combat habits and those of the people close include: drunk driving arrests, this, Generation Y has adapted concen- to us. That being said it is impor- accidents, injuries, alcohol poison- trating on higher education. The job tant to know the definition and ing, and memory loss. of the Late market has more competition than ever signs of alcohol abuse and alcohol- Alcohol abuse and alcohol- and Gen. Y has to fight for their jobs, ism. The Diagnostic and Statistical ism can also negatively affect the Bloomer and the weapon is education. Manual of Mental Disorders college experience. Students may But education is expensive. You need defines alcoholism as a diagnosable experience low grades, frequently Attending college at the age of 23 isn’t money to pay for education and you need disease characterized by a strong missing class, trouble concentrat- the worst thing ever but it can sometimes an education to make money so you can craving for alcohol, continued use ing, poor study habits or none at make one feel really crumby. Having two see how things tend to get complicated. despite harm or personal injury, all. Interpersonal relationships can or three years of college in your future That’s where living at home comes in. inability to limit drinking, physical also be damaged by these issues. can be very frustrating, and still living There’s no shame in living with mom and illness when drinking stops, and If you or someone you know with your parents doesn’t make it any dad as long as you’re paying your way, the need to increase the amount is abusing alcohol or may be easier. Sometimes, “older” college stu- avoiding the pitfalls of being a mooch drunk to feel its affects. Alcohol an alcoholic please come to the dents can experience a bad case of inferi- and chipping away at the wall that sepa- abuse is a pattern of drinking that Counseling Center. Licensed ority. Was it not only the last generation rates you from your future. If you jump result in harm to one’s health, Professional Counselors are avail- that was moving out at 20, living the life ship now and try to strong-arm your interpersonal relationships, or able for support, brief counsel- and even getting married? (You know; way into the “real world,” things might ability to work as reported by the ing, and community resources. if that’s your thing.) With such a huge not turn out in your favor. This is the Center for Disease Control and Students are able to make amount of college kids living at home, real world and it’s more expensive than Prevention. The main difference is appointments by calling (734) crying and student-loaning their way it used to be. that alcoholism includes a physical 462-4429 or come as a walk-in. through college and clinging desperately Regardless of how it feels now, this is addiction. The Counseling Center will also to God-awful part-time employment, it’s a good generation. This generation is A part of both these issues is be holding Alcohol Awareness undoubtedly appropriate for millennials focused on education. They respect the binge drinking. That term is sessions. There will be a pre- to feel ashamed of their predicament. wisdom of elders and aspire to better the often heard in reference to the sentation on Wednesday, April th Actually, no, that’s not true. You’re all world through innovation and teamwork. college experience and therefore 10 from 1-2pm and screen- doing just fine. They have lived through turbulent times downplayed as just a part of being ings on Thursday, April 11th The fact is we live in much differ- and radical social change and are better young. According to the National from 9am-4pm. Both will be ent times than 20 years ago, or even a off because of this. And once Millennials Institute of Alcohol Abuse and held in MC110. Also, be aware of decade ago. The price of living is much do finally break free of college and living Alcoholism binge drinking is con- support in the community such higher than it was some time ago, so the at home, they’ll journey out into the real sidered drinking so much within as Alcoholics Anonymous and simple act of fueling your car or paying world of office jobs and hospitals and about 2 hours that blood alcohol Al-Anon. Websites such as www. rent is going to put a bigger hole in your dingy basements where they toil away concentration (BAC) levels read samhsa.gov and www.niaaa.nih. wallet, a hole that holding just one job trying to meet deadlines and they’ll be 0.08g/dL. For women, this usually gov provide useful information won’t heal. To top it off, the job market touting a plethora of real-world experi- occurs after about 4 drinks, and regarding referrals, inpatient and is much more of a struggle than it used ence instead of simple book-knowledge. for men, after about 5. Binge outpatient facilities, resources, to be. This editorial is not going to point And that’s the kind of brain-power that’s drinking can lead to negative and data. fingers at any one entity being respon- worth the wait.

than any other country in the world. In fact, to put someone in a cage. Unsurprisingly, while the U.S. contains only 4.5 percent of the there’s a fairly linear correlation between the world’s population, we house a mind-blowing drug war taking off in the ‘70s and ‘80s and a Humanity's 23 percent of the world’s prisoners. That is over massive increase in prison population. In fact, Critic 1.6 million Americans behind bars (not includ- the U.S. prison population increased by over ing people on probation or those being detained 200 percent between 1980 and 1990, as the per- pre-trial). That’s more people and a higher rate centage of people incarcerated for nonviolent of incarceration than all of our allied countries drug offenses increased from 7.4 percent to 24 combined. Even the enormous autocratic China percent. And the number of prison inmates has doesn’t best us when it comes to locking up our been rising ever since. own citizens. Something is amiss. Regardless of the cause, the growing prison Perhaps the problem is an overzealous criminal population is unsightly on top of being finan- justice system, filled with prosecutors who are cially unsustainable. According to a 2010 survey, By Jonathan King more concerned with keeping up their convic- yearly state prison costs were up to $39 billion Editor in Chief tion rate than protecting the innocent. Since while federal prison costs eat up a quarter of the [email protected] 1989, DNA evidence has to the exoneration of budget for the entire Department of Justice. We 303 convicted felons, including 18 death row just lock up too many people and it’s an addiction Welcome to America! inmates. Here’s the fun part: 25 percent of those this nation needs to curb. convicted confessed to crimes they didn’t commit. Of course, no one is suggesting the solution is Here's your orange jumpsuit 28 percent pleaded guilty in court on felony amnesty for people who have committed serious charges they were innocent of. These are people crimes. There are plenty of people in the prison America: Land of the free*, home of the brave. who were provably not guilty, persuaded into self- system – murderers, rapists, child abusers and (*Note: Freedom is not guaranteed, some restric- incarceration by members of our criminal justice the like – who have done horrible things and need tions may apply.) system. You know the saying, “If you’re innocent, to be segregated from society. However, when 1.6 I love this country but that doesn’t mean it you’ve got nothing to worry about?” Yeah, that’s million American citizens are behind bars, some- doesn’t operate under some grade-A, platinum- not always true. thing is broken. standard hypocrisies. To quote the late, great Of course, you can’t mention the massive The fact that this is one of the few areas George Carlin, “This country was founded on a prison population without talking about the where the United States is ranked number one very basic double standard. This country was war on drugs. Frequent readers of my opinion- is nothing to be proud of and it’s something we founded by slave owners who wanted to be free.” ated ramblings will know that I am a fervent as a nation shouldn’t be known for. It’s ugly, it’s Perhaps the most stunning contradiction legalization advocate for the simple reason expensive and it’s in need of reform. Until then, looming over us is that this nation, this bastion that putting certain substances into your own there will be at least 1.6 million citizens who will of freedom, incarcerates more of its citizens body of your own volition shouldn’t be a reason find it hard to call America the land of the free. 8 THE SCHOOLCRAFT CONNECTION April 1, 2013

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People talk about protecting Recycling. The event will the Earth and saving the environ- also have free drinks and ment but most do not take action. snacks to enjoy and a However, a brand new campaign prize raffle. will be taking full swing on our While you stop for a campus this April. On April 8, snack, make sure to check Schoolcraft will be getting a head out the “My Green Acts” start by having an Earth Day cel- artwork display made by the ebration titled, “A Thousand Acts Schoolcraft College Children’s of Green.” The event will go from Center as well as the Poster noon until 3 p.m. in the VistaTech Contest. Two students have the Center room VT500. chance to win a $250 Schoolcraft Radcliffe snack shop makes changes toward automation Earth Day began in 1970 and has College Foundation Scholarship. been celebrated all over the world. And don't forget to check out April 22 is a reminder to us to be the electric cars from the Ford aware of what is happening around dealerships, as they will be on us. “It is to raise awareness about the display, where attendees are wel- deteriorating condition of our plan- comed to check them out and learn et’s natural resources,” said Michael more about how this technology Orick, a Biology Professor here at benefits the environment and con- Schoolcraft. Earth Day is a day for sumers. THE SPONSORS FOR THE “A THOUSAND people to stop and reflect on the One also has the opportunity to potential dangers that face Mother pledge to do their part in helping ACTS OF GREEN” EVENT WILL INCLUDE: Nature and ways to protect it. protect the Earth. For the first At this Earth-friendly event, there 250 people who pledge, they will THE DETROIT AUDUBON REI will be an “Acts of Green” panel dis- receive a white pine sapling. cussion, tasked with brain-storming It is a free entry event and will SOCIETY THE SIERRA CLUB ideas and ways to promote a greener be an amazing, eye opening expe- LIVONIA BEEKEEPERS CLUB SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN lifestyle in the community. There rience for those in attendance. “We will also be a meet and greet with celebrate Earth Day at Schoolcraft THE DETROIT ZOO LAND CONSERVANCY many Earth-friendly retailers and to promote the wise and sustain- FRIENDS OF THE ROUGE TRANSPORTATION RIDERS organizations, such as the Sierra able use of the Earth’s resources so HURON RIVER WATERSHED UNITED Club, the longest-running conser- that generations to come will be vational organization in the United able live healthfully and enjoy the COUNCIL WAYNE COUNTY States, REI, an outdoor clothing natural beauty of the planet,” said FORD MOTOR COMPANY RECYCLING PROGRAM and gear store and Wayne County Professor Orick.

From the day of enrollment If you buy a diploma frame, you briefly spoke with us here at the Graduating to the day of commencement, will get a free “Grad Pack” includ- Connection, and wishes a suc- Schoolcraft faculty has paved the ing an alumni t-shirt, coffee mug cessful future for all graduates. Class of 2013 way for students, making every- and lanyard. You can also get Phi Joe Holtzman, the director of the thing easy and accessible for the Theta Kappa honors regalia. To College Bookstore, looks forward Give yourself a proper sendoff future leaders of the free world. All go along with all of that wonder- to helping students as they close By Dewey Lahmar of the staff and faculty members ful merchandise, students will out their final chapter here at Staff Writer are caring, patient and extremely also be able to order a DVD of Schoolcraft. meticulous. The last act of rolling the graduation ceremony upon Do not miss out on this oppor- out the red carpet before the grad- request for $15. As a one-stop tunity to get everything you need uation ceremony is the Graduation shop for all graduation parapher- to graduate. Get to the campus Fair, held in the bookstore on the nalia, students will also have a bookstore on April 8 at 4 p.m. main campus for the 2013 graduat- gown-pressing service available and get excited for your gradua- ing class. The event takes place on for a small fee of $5. tion. From here at the Schoolcraft Monday, April 8 at 4 p.m. As the college nears its 48th Connection, we wish all of those During this time, graduates commencement ceremony, the who are graduating, an exciting will be able to obtain their cap same sense of integrity contin- journey in life. In the famous and gown free for the ceremony. ues, and students can expect an words of Walt Disney, “All dreams Students can also purchase excellent sendoff furnishing them can come true, if we have the graduation announcements for $2 with everything they need before courage to pursue them.” See you each. This includes customized the final celebration. Christina all at the Grad Fair. announcements and envelopes. Barkoff, a bookstore employee, April 1, 2013 13

Diary of an offices and then their shoes miraculously transformed into stilettos. It surprised me because I hadn’t seen ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ until then. And then at the office everybody sat on exercise balls instead of office immigrant chairs to improve postures.” The Final Destination? Part One PBS KIDS was an experience I could never forget. The love and respect By Urmila Bilgi given to me by my seniors was commendable. The work was great, too. I Assistant Layout Editor would play games and submit feedback, register children’s responses on PBS KIDS’ games, work on SEO (Search Engine Optimization), update By now, it was time for graduation. For most students, that meant their social media, rectify broken links and enjoy delectable freedom from studying and a chance to work towards their real goal. tacos from the local taco truck for lunch. Things actually But for immigrants like me, it was just a chip off the ice block. The looked promising. Also, I started having a good time with my biggest hurdle to pass was getting a work permit, otherwise just take a new roommates. “Now I am just missing you,” I told Aneesh. U-turn and go back to your home country to pay off your hefty loans in rupees. Just when I thought so, my roommates had plans because of summer vacation and they left for their hometowns. To add to Unfortunately, my timing for graduation couldn’t have been worse. With my misery, PBS told me that they don’t sponsor Visas for entry-level the recession at its peak, things weren’t looking good. I had to start positions.“Loneliness and no job; back to square one,” so said my diary. I with a temporary work-permit, which would last for a year. Before it was back to eating alone and talking only when the phone rang. During expired I would have to find an employer who would be ready to file a one such solemn evening, while jogging, I burst into tears, only to realize Visa. “I can hear the clock ticking,” I wrote anxiously in my diary. that there was nobody around to console me. Not even a stranger. “Will In an effort to find a job, I made thousands of calls, wrote emails and, there be an end to this? I wondered. wherever possible, personally dropped off my resumes, but only to receive rejections. Finally, I received semi-good news when PBS KIDS I was broken, but I hadn’t given up. On weekends, I travelled to big offered me a summer internship. The question was do I wait for a job or cities like Boston and New York City to distribute my resumes. It was a take what was offered? “This could turn into a full time opportunity!” I shot in the dark but worth the try. The minute I entered Random House convinced myself, or at least my diary… in New York City, it felt great. “Now this is my temple,” I made a note. I also got the phone numbers of editors from people at the concierge. “Plus,” I wrote, “PBS is big. If need be, they’ll sponsor my Visa.” Soon, When I called one of the editors, she was surprised to have her number other logistics like renting an apartment and finding roommates were with me. “When the devotee thinks of god, she appears, doesn’t she?” I taken care of, and I started packing for Washington D.C. I didn’t know asked her. She appreciated my sense of humor, but that’s the most she what excited me more, moving to the capital city of America or working could do for me. for a channel I loved! These trips were mostly unfruitful, except for the interesting people I “D.C. is amazing,” I wrote in my diary. met. On the bus to New York, I met a young soldier who had fought in “Unlike Michigan, there is public A dream come true? Afghanistan, and he told me some frightening stories. “It could either transport, which makes life simple. be him or me, so I killed him, but even today I have nightmares,” he There’s so much you can do on the spoke, in a deep, painful voice. “My only solace is the fact that I did bus. You can read, sleep or simply find it for my country, and God is my witness.” As a newly-turned agnostic, time to apply make-up. If there was I wondered how I would have reacted in this situation. Would I need a skill I learned from Washington it God to forgive me? Or would I have to justify the love for my country in would be applying perfect make-up order to forgive myself? on the shaky ride. Women dressed on the way to their work places and wore These trips didn’t help me find a job, but it did help me look at life with sports shoes until they reached their a whole new perspective. How could I put a price on such experiences?

After the D.C. debacle, I found an internship in Chicago, at my roommate told me. “You should be worried; you too are on a Visa. Independent Publishers Group. The drill began with finding Better stay away!” She warned me. My roommate followed Islam and roommates. This time, I was determined to live with an American. often expressed her communal issues while living in India or America. In an attempt to find a roomie, I replied back to “Ashley,” a listing I So for obvious reasons she feared the Homeland Security. Honestly, found on Craig’s List. Upon reaching the apartment, Ashley turned all immigrants do! We come here to live a peaceful life, but the smallest out to be a guy. I wasn’t sure how to react. On one hand, it would be issue can jeopardize our stay. Until then, I had never thought of this a great experience but being married and having to answer to parents as an issue. I wanted to help the Iraqi lady, but I was scared and I meant I couldn’t do it. Now I just refer to it as my funny story. After chickened out. Later, I just exchanged pleasantries at the bus stop. I reviewing several apartments which were either in an unsafe area still can’t forgive myself and I still don’t know what the right thing to do or a bedbug prone one, I chose the least of all evils – the one where was. I covered the entire page of my diary in question marks that night. my husband couldn’t visit. I ended up sharing the apartment with an Indian girl again but at least it was beautiful, as it was located in front And then it was raining bad news. Just like PBS, IPG didn’t sponsor of a beach. Soon I realized that my roommate, too, was a delight. Visas.

My co-workers, just as those in D.C., respected and appreciated my Soon the stress of the past 10 work. This was a rotational internship, which meant I not only went months started taking its toll on through the slush pile to find good literature but also there were days my body. I was put on medication when I had to work for the accounting department. It goes without for hormonal imbalance which saying that I hated those days. the doctor told me was stressed induced. However, Chicago made my life a bit easier due to its proximity to Michigan. I could go home, once in a while, unlike when I was in D.C. That’s when the nature took things My office was located off of The Magnificent Mile. Walking everyday in its hands and decided that I in the spirited downtown was pure pleasure. And once, just to be like needed to rethink. I was stuck on an American, I even bought a cappuccino from Starbucks during my the bus due to the snowstorm of Chicago, 2010. daily commute. “It may have been a temperature controlled bus, but the doors kept on opening automatically after every 15 minutes, It was during one of these rides that I met a person who is still a bringing cold winds from the lake,” I wrote in my diary. mystery to me. Every morning, we waited at the same stop. One day, she came up to me for a chat, during which she told me her story, I thought of everything that happened so far, starting from India. and it was probably the scariest one I have ever heard. At first I There was a time when I wanted to change the world and then there wasn’t sure what I was hearing. She told me that in Iraq, she and her was this, when I felt like a complete failure. I was physically and mentally family kept moving constantly, looking for a safe area. But the US sick, and only a bit wiser (and all this just for a work-permit). Was all of government offered a relocation plan to Iraqis that were educated this worth it? and ready to leave everything else in Iraq. “It was the toughest decision we had to make,” she told me. “[We were] not sure when we After finishing my internship, I went back home to Michigan, dejected. would see our parents again, but with war all the time, we had no life! I wasn’t sure what I felt anymore. Soon I had to go Our parents supported our decision. Now we are here, and we feel back on the cursed Visa, which didn’t very lonely.” I could see the tears in her eyes while she said this. After allow me to work. In short a house she finished telling her story, I literally didn’t have words. My loneliness arrest. I tried to cheer myself up while was nothing in comparison to her pain. “It will be fine!” was the most reading the “Welcome Home” sign I could come up. “Let’s meet up on the weekend and do something put up by my husband. “At least I am together.” home,” I told myself. That evening I shared this story with my roommate, hoping she would join us. Instead she freaked out. “You never know if it’s the truth,” 14 THE SCHOOLCRAFT CONNECTION April 1, 2013

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The retelling of a Shakespearean classic By Alys Dolan King Claudius, the accused uncle of Hamlet Editor in Chief played by Benjamin Karl, is sensational. His “To be or not to be, that is the question…” The presence on the stage is exquisite, with his answer for this version of Hamlet is “to be.” The intense delivery and smooth voice it was only local community and students on campus took fitting that he be king, even if he did murder on the difficult mission of performing Professor his brother for it. Karl holds a regal demeanor James Hartman’s edited version of “Hamlet” by amongst the members of his court but breaks William Shakespeare. This play has been adapted once he is alone. He shows the truly human and undertaken by many theatre companies, side of a man driven by jealousy to commit schools and performers. It is complex through murder and plagued by guilt coming before the beautiful poetry and rich story telling, and God with his sins. thanks to Professor Hartman’s adaptation, audi- Tommy Patrick Ryan plays an exceptional ences will be granted an easier time understand- Polonius. He is comical, yet serious and each word ing it. The long speeches and interactions have that falls out of his mouth is as if he wrote the been cut down but preserve the vivid complexity part himself. Ryan plays the devoted aid to the that is Hamlet. King brilliantly and keeps a watchful eye on the A clever boy sets out to unmask his uncle after condescending Prince Hamlet. the mysterious death of his father, the King of The members of the cast are all very fitting Denmark. A ghost, who Hamlet believes to be and the show keeps interest, although be cau- the king, delegates his son to uncover the truth tioned that the first act is lengthy. Acting veteran behind his death and avenge his name. The Elizabeth Tumminello returns to Schoolcraft’s implements of his cruel plan unfold in this story theatre stage as Queen Gertrude and is a delight. of betrayal and heartbreak. Ophelia is played by the lovely Ronya Mallad, and This is one of the most difficult plays to does the part well. Other supporting members undertake. Hamlet, the lead, is one of the most are well cast and aid in immersing the audience complicated and twisted characters in all of in the world of “Hamlet.” literature. Thankfully, Joey Kulling returns There is still time to purchase tickets and The tortured and grieving Hamlet (Joey to Schoolcraft as the grieving and vengeful catch the last two weekends of the show. Kulling) stops in his tracks when he hears the Hamlet. The moments of intimacy between just Contact the bookstore for advance sale tickets ghostly voice of his deceased father. him and the audience are astonishing. He com- or tickets can be purchased the night of at the mands attention, and one of the most eerie and theatre. The last curtain call is on April 13. remarkable moments in the show is the scene Tickets for the dinner theatre are $24 for April between Hamlet and the Ghost during his con- 5 and 6. For just the show on April 12 and 13, frontation with his mother, the Queen. tickets are available prices are $12.

The regal, yet treacherous, King Claudius (Benjamin Karl) yells out encouragement to his angered nephew during a swordfight (pictured below) against the equally anguished noble, Leartes (Sean Thomas).

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By Josiah Thomas, Emily Podwoiski, Ramon Razo, & Alyson Dolan Planet-friendly flicks Connection Staff “Erin Brockovich” (2000) beauty of the forest. Eventually, Zak the possible threats our world’s future comes clean about his past and admits may hold. A film that is an example Some are driven to serve others by that he was indeed destroying the of this is “The Day After Tomorrow,” passion or desire, but some are driven rainforest when he first met Crysta. which focused on the disastrous by survival. In “Erin Brockovich,” After he witnesses the fairies’ struggle, effects of global warming. Roland the title character is a single mother Zak vows to stop destroying the beau- Emmerich truly demonstrates a deep with no job, no help and bills piling tiful nature around him. political stance through this movie. up. She begs her lawyer for a job to Many people have stopped caring The film begins with an enormous work off her debt to the firm, but her about the environment and, unfortu- ice shelf that detaches itself from appearance and demeanor are huge nately, there are no cute little fairies to Antarctica and makes its way north- turn-offs to everyone in the office. show them how ignorant they’re being. ward. A prominent paleoclimatolo- However, things change when she Therefore, allow “FernGully: The Last gist played by Dennis Quaid fails to begins to investigate a bizarre real Rainforest” to be your reminder to convince a summit of world leaders estate case between the Pacific Gas take care of the environment, avoid that his global warming findings will and Electric Company. singing sludge of oil and leave those result in rising ocean levels, horrific The story of Erin Brockovich dang trees alone. storms, gargantuan tornadoes and and her struggles to help uncover long-lasting climate conditions for the dangers in illegal toxic waste “Princess Mononoke” (1997) the northern hemisphere. dumping while balancing her family The realm of fantasy/adventure, The professor manages to convince life is as moving as it is thought pro- especially in animation, does not a British researcher, played by Ian voking. This is a tale of finding hope get much better than the works of Holm, that climate change will have when all seems lost and with a pow- Studio Ghibli. Director/writer Hayao detrimental effects on the environ- erful Oscar winning performance by Miyazaki has created some legend- ment. Subsequently, the aforemen- Julia Roberts and an exceptional sup- ary works throughout his career, and tioned global warming effects arrive porting cast, this film does not dis- “Princess Mononoke” is one of the with unforeseen force and speed. appoint. Aaron Eckhart (“Olympus most seminal of his collaborations Rising sea levels and super-storms Has Fallen”), who plays Brokovich’s with the company. cripple entire countries, including biker boyfriend, restores faith in Set in a fantasy retelling of the United States. The government relationships to her character. The Muromachi period of Japan, the film forces the survivors to ride out the other members of the supporting tells the story of Ashitaka, prince of conditions until a better plan is made, cast do a remarkable job and the the Emishi village. One day, Ashitaka while climatologists try to make story keeps the audience invested. has a fateful run-in with a demon sense of the drastic climate change. The film explores the lengths a that ends up infecting him. In order The film’s goal is to inform mother is willing to go through to to free himself of the curse, he must viewers on the potential dangers of support her children, and to find undertake a journey to the west, where global warming. The visual effects out the truth when no one else can. the demon came from. Ashitaka gets are quite an eyeful, particularly Through hard work and determina- wrapped up in the conflict between with the flooding of New York and tion, a woman just trying to survive Irontown and the forest spirits, as the the intricate details of the blizzards finds her place in this world, and two entities battle over resources and and frost damage that overwhelm what an important place it is, too. control of the forest. the characters. “The Day After “FernGully: The Last As with most of Studio Gibli’s Tomorrow” is a movie that serves Rainforest” (1992) work, “Mononoke” features some as a “what-if” that’s entertaining of the most intricate and beauti- enough to warrant a rental. “Tree hugger” takes on a whole new ful hand-drawn animation in film. meaning in the mystical animated It also features an expansive and film, “FernGully: The Last Rainforest.” wonderfully fascinating fantasy Centered on the awesome fairies of the world, building mythos, lands and rainforest and the stupid humans who magic in a wonderfully compact 133 keep trying to destroy it, “FernGully” has minutes. It has great music, is filled a powerful message that still prevails. with exciting moments and is sure to The heroine of the film, Crysta, is a leave an impact an all who partake in teenage fairy who can’t seem to master Miyazaki’s magnificent imagination. her magic spells. One day, she comes across a human dreamboat named Zak “The Day After Tomorrow” who is working for a company that (2004) harvests trees, and she is terrified. In Directors use their power to expose an effort to save her rainforest, Crysta casts a spell that accidently shrinks Zak to a fairy-friendly size. A freaked- out Zak immediately denies being part of demolishing the rainforest and Crysta believes him. The two become pals while trying to thwart an evil singing sludge of oil named Hexxus, voiced by Tim Curry. Even though this movie screams “cheesy, liberal, tree-hugging hippies,” the movie’s message will truly make the audience think. Through cheesy songs and beautiful animated imagery, the movie will touch your heart. The majority of the animation is drawn from the fairy’s point of view, pulling inspiration from Australia’s rainforests. Crysta takes Zak on adventures throughout the rainforest, allow- ing him to take in the overwhelming 24 April 1, 2013

Autechre David Bowie Kate Nash Atlas Genius “Exai” “The Next Day” “Girl Talk” “When It Was Now” Genre: Electronic Genre: Glam Rock Genre: Indie-pop Genre: Indie Rock

By Jonathan King By Emily Podwoiski By Montgomery Jones By Blandelia Payne Online Content Editor Arts & Entertainment Editor Staff Writer Staff Writer

Just because you can make a two- After a ten year absence from the “Girl Talk” is, simply put, one of the With the new wave of Aussie acts hour album doesn’t necessarily mean music industry, David Bowie has best albums of 2013. Blending different splashing in overseas this spring, it is you should. Since 1993, Autechre returned from Mars to present us mere eras seamlessly, Kate Nash’s third album no surprise that international indie (composed of musical duo Rob Brown mortals with his finest work yet. “The is primarily a throwback to ‘90s artists rock band, Atlas Genius, would join and Sean Booth) has been producing Next Day” is the epic comeback fans like Fiona Apple and Alanis Morissette the ride into everyone’s summer playl- electronica with a focus on mechanical have been dreaming of. Yes, David Bowie with Nash’s signature lyrics and unique ist. After achieving U.S. recognition beats and digital ambience, standing is finally back and he doesn’t sound a vibes. The 25 year old British songstress, with their first single “Trojans,” the alongside artists such as Aphex Twin day over Ziggy Stardust. who was discovered on MySpace, is band’s fan base has been anticipating and Squarepusher. On March 5, they “The Next Day” is a coherent piece of known for her hit “Foundations.” Mixing the release of their first full-length released their 11th studio album “Exai” artwork, as every synth-induced song colorful stories with her signature speak- debut. “When It Was Now,” released – a behemoth construct that sits at just melds into one another, producing a singing style, the songstress has grown Feb. 19 from Warner Bros. Records, is over 120 minutes. hypnotic vibe that will stick with you into an indie-pop sensation. the synth-pop ‘80s blend that fans have From second one, Autechre are flexing long after the album ends. Composed of Sing along or scream along with been eager to jam out to under the sun. their sound-bending muscles with edgy guitar riffs and dreamy synthesiz- “Girl Talk,” because Nash demon- Reaching 45,000 sales on iTunes and chilly splintered circuitry on the opener, ers, “The Stars (Are Out Tonight)” brings strates a wide range of vocal styles peaking at number four on Billboard’s “Fleure.” The next track, “irlite (get 0),” back the raw side of ‘70s glam rock. A on her latest album. With a feminist Alternative Songs chart, Atlas Genius continues the sonic experimentation, pinch of saxophone spices up the song undertone, the album is empowering climbed up from Down Under with toying with density and darkness over – a signature Bowie move. The lyrics as she deals with current social issues. “Trojans” almost overnight. Derived from the course of ten minutes. And so the allude to an unhealthy obsession with The most liberating track on the their 2012 EP, “Through the Glass,” the march of electronic meddling continues, celebrities, as Bowie belts out, “Trap you album happens to be the most explicit band’s first single, received an immediate and it’s all pretty good, until you realize with their beautiful eyes/ They’re broke as well. The track, “Rap for Rejection,” reaction from music bloggers, producers around track six that there’s still an hour and shamed or drunk or scared/ But I deals with racism, homophobia and and record labels across countries. But and a half of music left to go. hope they live forever.” especially sexism. this 2012 summer jam was merely a peak The major problem with “Exai” is Eerily romantic, “Where Are We Now?” “Lullaby for an Insomniac” is another into an eleven-track playlist set for the that it features a lot of great moments, is nothing short of breathtaking. Bowie powerful song that tells the tale of a summer of 2013. but they are scattered in the midst pours out his undying love for Berlin person in a funk who is trapped in the “Electric” opens up the album with a of an art gallery that is far too large against a melancholy backdrop of piano day-to-day struggle of simply living. The strong retro aura. This synth-pop track to walk through in one sitting. The melodies and soothing synthesizers. A entire song is made up of soft-spoken will bring listeners back to the funky 12-minute “bladelores” is fantastic, repetitious drumbeat explodes at the sentiments until the ending, when a era of voluminous, frizzy hairstyles and with a slow-stepping beat and wobbly climax of the song, accompanied by syn- beautiful and hypnotic classical sym- multi-colored legwarmers. “If So,” the polyrhythmic bassline that hints at thesizers that are bound to haunt you. phony unfolds. second single of the album, follows the dubstep, but opts instead to drown it Of course, the album would not be The track “Sister” pays homage to electronic introduction with a shade of out in a sea of foggy synthesized ambi- complete without a song about space 1960s beach music, starting off with contemporary indie rock, resembling ence. And the final track, “YJY UX,” (this is David freaking Bowie, after a sweet melody that transitions into a indie band Two Door Cinema Club. is one of the best on the album, with all). “Dancing Out In Space” kicks off catchy, fast-paced beat. Mocking the Nonetheless, the track maintains its own its slowly shifting sand dunes of bit- with a beautiful electric guitar riff that person she is singing to, Nash declares, original pop sound with a heavy dose of crushed ambience. Unfortunately, by seems to travel through space itself. The “Being ripped away from you, is like synth and rugged vocalization behind a the time they reach it most listeners enchanting riff transitions in and out being ripped out of a room/ I’m sorry, catchy chorus. will have become numb to the direc- of a kooky chorus that only Bowie can is that too dramatic? I should just be However, “Through The Glass” is tionless outflow of sound. master. Not once does the kookiness far more placid/ Well blah-blah, blah- by far the most impressive track on “Exai” is an “album” only in the become unpleasant, even when the song blah, me myself and I/ I’m so funny, oh the album. The track has a series of sense that all the tracks are collected becomes busy with noise. my god, ha-ha.” Each word stings as unpredictable melodies with dynamics in a single package and sound like they It’s no secret that Bowie is influenced by Nash’s raw emotion shines through the ranging from steady to climactic. The were produced by the same artist. The different eras. “Valentine’s Day” hints to vintage vibes. unique balance of raw acoustics and concepts of cohesion and composition the lovey-dovey slow songs of the ‘60s with This album is definitely marketed piano tunes give the song potential to are lost in waves of structural static. some “sha-la-la-la’s” sung throughout the towards women and girls alike, as it break out as a huge hit. No single track is necessary to the chorus. With a plethora of electricity, the should be. Being more applicable to The major flaw of the album is the whole. Randomly reshuffling the songs song remains in the realm of glam rock the fun and struggles, ups and downs tendency for each track to blend into one produces no detrimental effect. While while still sounding romantic and sweet. of being a female, Nash has managed another. If you are attentive to the details, such a lengthy compilation should feel On the other hand, psychedelic rock to make an album that makes you you will notice that there is not a track grand, it just comes off as overlong. In clearly influenced “I’d Rather Be High,” angry and happy all at once. Best of special enough to truly stand out from short, “Exai” may be a great playlist of which is full of repetitious vocals and all, this album makes you think. After the rest. This aspect plays on the flow of assorted cool ideas, but a great album groovy vibes. Even when the king of glam listening to “Girl Talk,” you’ll want to the overall album, but limits individual it is not. rock borrows from other eras, the tunes go home and plaster her lyrics in your tracks from breaking out into main- Bottom Line: are still distinctively Bowie. spiral notebook. stream music. There’s nothing inherently wrong The Bottom Line: The Bottom Line: The Bottom Line: with any of the tracks on “Exai,” but as Although Bowie has left us with a The audience never knows where After their EP, “Through The Glass,” an album it is a trial to listen to, and is wide body of music throughout the Nash’s songs will take them. Whether Atlas Genius has faced many compari- probably best enjoyed piecemeal. While years, “The Next Day” marks a sophisti- she is leading you through an easygoing sons to several indie bands including Autechre’s ability as electronic techni- cation of Bowie’s classic glam rock style. `60s surf beat or a teen angst anthem, Phoenix and The Strokes. But with the cians is unquestioned, this overstuffed His days of Ziggy Stardust, Thin White you wholeheartedly buy what she is release of “When It Was Now,” the group suitcase of ideas reeks of an inability to Duke and even the Goblin King have led selling: honesty. If you have experienced has proven themselves to be original edit and an overall lack of vision. Listen up to this marvelous masterpiece. Let’s a first kiss or a cheating ex, “Girl Talk” enough to be an incomparable name in at your own risk. hope it is not his last. has got a song for that and then some. the music industry. April 1, 2013 25 26 THE SCHOOLCRAFT CONNECTION April 1, 2013

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Photo by Mandy Getschman Whalers Forward Tom Wilson celebrates after scoring the game-winning goal Bring in the third period during the 3-2 win during game 2 on March 23. out the BROOMS Whalers complete first round sweep against Sarnia

By Joseph Kock Staff Writer

It took just four games for the Plymouth Whalers to send the Sting packing for the off season. The Whalers beat the Sarnia Sting 5-2 on March 27, to sweep the best-four-of-seven Ontario Hockey League Western than in the first and the team outshot the Sting 17-5 Sarnia’s Alex Carnevale from the night before. The Conference quarterfinal series. in the period. Whaler’s veteran Mitchell Heard took league disciplined Mistele by suspending him six Whalers forward Vincent Trocheck led the team advantage of a rebound in front of the net and put games for his actions. Despite the loss of Mistele with two goals and two assists. He also tallied five home the game winner with three seconds left in the for six games, the Whalers showed how deep they goals and seven assists in the series. Mitchell Heard second, giving the Whalers a much needed boost are on offensive. Plymouth struck first with a goal also scored twice and recorded one assist. “We have going into the third. by Mitchell Heard at 1:26 in the first putting the a lot of guys on this team that have certain roles and Plymouth continued to dominate offensively, when Whalers up 1-0. Sarnia’s Nickolas Latta answered everyone is contributing,” said Trocheck according to Trocheck scored two minutes into the third with a low with a power play goal at 4:59 tying the game at 1-1 Plymouth-Canton Patch. shot from the right circle. Heard got his second goal through 20 minutes of play. The game produced Plymouth outscored Sarnia 24-8 in the series, never of the night 13 seconds in and put away Sarnia for good a much more evenly paced matchup. Plymouth’s letting them get into a rhythm. This marks the fourth when he dangled the puck and roofed it in the net. Zach Lorentz and Tom Wilson scored in the second time since 1998 that the Sting and Whalers have met in March 25, 2013 period and put the Whalers up 3-1. Sarnia’s Reid a first-round matchup. The Whalers swept two of the Plymouth (5) at Sarnia (2) Boucher scored in the third to cut Plymouth’s lead four series. The Whalers are also the first team in the to 3-2. Plymouth held on to get the win and go up Game 3 Western Conference 2-0 in the series. Western Conference to advance to the second round Quarterfinals semi finals. As of publication, the Whalers next round March 22, 2013 opponent is to be determined. The Whalers took game three of the first round Sarnia (2) at Plymouth (11) Game four’s clincher didn’t come easy for the with a 5-2 victory over the Sting at the RBC Centre in front of 2, 332. Whalers forward Vincent Trocheck Game 1 Western Conference Whalers. Sarnia’s right winger Bryan Moore scored just Quarterfinals 21 seconds into the first period to give the Sing a 1-0 recorded three assists while Rickard Rakell and lead, putting pressure on the Whalers to respond right Ryan Hartman each scored two goals. The Whalers squashed the Sting 11-2 in an impres- from the start. Whaler’s right winger, Garrett Meurs March 23, 2013 sive offensive display during game one of the responded for the Whalers six minutes later to tie the Sarnia (2) at Plymouth (3) Western Conference Quarterfinals. The team tallied game at one a piece at the 6:39 mark of the first period. five goals in the first period, three in the second and Game 2 Western Conference three in the third. Sarnia never was able to catch The Whalers continued to pressure and just under a Quarterfinals minute later, Trocheck scored a short-handed goal to up and couldn’t adjust to the Whalers pressure the give the Whalers the 2-1 lead. Both teams were evenly After falling victim to the Whaler’s offensive entire game. Goal scorers were Vince Trocheck, Tom paced for the remainder of the period until Sarnia’s power in game one, Sarnia had to come out hard Wilson, Garrett Meurs, Stefan Noesen, Gianluca forward Nick Latta redirected the puck into the net to right from the puck drop. However, Plymouth Curcuruto, Matt Mistele and Cody Payne. Trocheck tie the game 2-2 with 21 seconds left to go in the first. would have to make do without the offensive assis- scored three goals for the hat trick while Meurs and The second period saw both teams grinding it out. tance of Matt Mistele who was serving a suspension Noesen had two goals apiece. Rookie goaltender Alex Plymouth’s fore-check was much more aggressive for a check to the head, resulting in an injury to Nedeljkovic recorded the win with 31 saves. April 1, 2013 31

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WrestleMania 29 will take place where both wrestlers didn’t look it gives Punk a slightly better put his career on the line, a loss on April 7, 2013 at MetLife Stadium good from a technical standpoint. advantage then most opponents will force him to call it quits. in East Rutherford, New Jersey. It is This year the match doesn’t seem in recent past. After coming off This match surpasses any bout expected to draw over 90,000 fans. to impress many. With a lack of a 434-day WWE championship on the WrestleMania card in As the intensity begins to shape build-up and no real time to renew reign and losses to Cena, Rock and terms of storyline development, around “the granddaddy of them a rivalry, this match losses its Kane, will WWE allow Punk to lose unpredictability and implications. all” many will tune in around the luster. The real question, though, is another significant match? Prediction: With Triple H world to witness wrestling history. whether the Rock gains anything Prediction: A streak like the taking on a more executive role This WrestleMania will feature from a win over Cena. And can a Undertaker’s will never be dupli- and appearing to be steering away the who’s who of superstars, from monumental win for Cena mean cated again. Since the Dynasty of from wrestling ring, it’s hard to Dwayne “the Rock” Johnson, John getting booed out of the building, The Deadman embodies everything imagine Lesnar losing. But a win Cena, the Undertaker, HHH and knowing his controversial reac- that is WrestleMania, expect the for Lesnar will essentially mean many more. With much of the card tions from wrestling fans? streak to extend. this feud will prolong. already booked, many are anxious Prediction: John Cena will walk Triple H vs. Brock Lesnar This becomes problematic seeing to see how these bouts play out. out of MetLife Stadium victorious. Lesnar’s contract contains restric- Below is a preview of the top In some ways this is the passing (No Holds Barred Match) tions on appearances. This is one three matches that will headline of the torch, a match to cement It was almost certain this where WWE creative writers have a WrestleMania. Cena’s legacy. match was going to take place at lot of flexibility in coming up with John Cena vs. The Rock Undertaker vs. CM Punk WrestleMania, after Lesnar broke possible unanticipated scenarios. Triple H’s arm last year. Since The safe bet: fans maybe better off (WWE Title Match) The Undertaker’s winning streak Lesnar is likely to take time off after letting it all unfold on wrestling The “twice in a lifetime is synonymous with WrestleMania WrestleMania, many wrestling fans grandest stage. matchup” is taking place again. (20-0). And even though the seem a loss for him is evident. Overall, WWE looks to have While most wrestling fans may Undertaker is more then likely to Surprisingly, this match will at least three main events that not be looking forward to a match continue his dominance on wres- steal the show. This storyline fea- will put it over the top. Although they witnessed last year, this is tling’s biggest stage, Punk remains tures hatred, revenge and drama the buzz seems quite low, these simply a money draw. the biggest threat to the streak. – key ingredients to a compelling three matches will either make At last year’s WrestleMania, the With how the storyline has match. The stakes are also very WrestleMania a success or a major Rock defeated Cena in a match played out the past couple of weeks, high. With Triple H agreeing to disappointment. 32 THE SCHOOLCRAFT CONNECTION April 1, 2013 Making the grade Lions address secondary and running back needs - plan to add more this off-season

By Nick Rende the day after signing with the Staff Writer Lions. “Obviously Calvin Johnson demands a lot of attention and The Detroit Lions wasted no when that’s going on, that should time within the first two days of open up a lot for me. I won’t be free agency, signing running back seeing any more 8-man boxes. Reggie Bush, defensive end Jason That’s a running back’s dream.” Jones and safety Glover Quin. Defensive end Ndamukong Suh In addition, they have re-signed and Calvin Johnson also helped Chris Houston, Louis Delmas, the Lions by restructuring their and Amari Spievey. contracts to free some cap relief With the signing of Quin and for the team. Johnson agreed to Delmas (granted if he will be a simple restructure by freeing in good enough health to play), $3.428 million in cap room. Suh a free safety and strong safety on the other hand restructured respectively, and the re-signing and saved the Lions $7.68 million. of their best cornerback in Chris The Lions have so far done a Houston, the Lions put a band- mild patchwork on a team that has aid on a bullet wound in regards gaping holes in other places. It is to their secondary, their most through the Draft that the Lions easily exploitable flaw on defense. hope to upgrade these positions Among those who have fled where high-end talent is missing. elsewhere include Titus Young Among the most likely players (release), Stephen Peterman to come to the Lions in the first (release), Kyle Vanden Bosch (vre- round include cornerback Dee lease), Jeff Backus (retirement), Milliner, defensive end Ezekiel Gosder Cherilus (signed with Ansah, and offensive tackles Luke Colts), and Cliff Avril (signed Joeckel and Eric Fischer. Analysis with Seahawks). on which one would be a better fit The signing of Reggie Bush was in Detroit would be moot as any the big news out of the Lions’ of these players in the first round organization on the second day would help this team. of free agency. With Jahvid Best What will determine if this draft likely being put on the PUP is a success for the Lions will be The Detroit Lions are hopeful that by signing Reggie Bush (Physically Unable to Perform) determined by what they do in the they will improve their offensive running game. list, the Lions were in desper- later rounds, a trait the team has ate need for a game-breaking failed to do adequately. The Lions “There’ll be some other sign- If the Lions can play their running back to replace the have only three starters from their ings, I would think,” said Mayhew cards right, they may have a explosive speed Best brought to previous three drafts: Suh, Nick according to the Detroit Free young nucleus to build the team an otherwise lifeless running Fairley, and Mikel Leshoure. The Press. “And then obviously after around. With the addition of game that the Lions had previ- Lions need a competent receiver to the draft we have a period of time Brian Xanders, the former general ously. The answer to this foresee- put next to Johnson – one who can to continue to try to add to our manager of the Broncos, the able absence was Reggie Bush. run inside, a cornerback, center, roster and look for guys, whether Lions hope to develop their own “They want to be able to bring and offensive linemen, all positions it’s signing free agents or street draft strategy in hopes of finally a run game that’s effective and that could be filled via the latter free agents or trades, whatever building a playoff-caliber team. helps balance out the passing half of the draft. the possibilities are.” game,” Bush said on SiriusXM

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Efua InternationalFriederike Students...Jose Kärt Crentsil Kappa Viloria Ojasaar

Efua Crentsil came to Schoolcraft To gain a rich experience and Jose Viloria had some knowledge Schoolcraft student Kärt College from the warm climate of skillset, Friederike Kappa decided on of America because he has family Ojasaar says she has noticed a Ghana, a country in West Africa. Her Schoolcraft for her degree in culinary members who lived here. But even lot of differences between the perception of the United States was a arts. Adjusting to a new country was the expectations could not make up United States and her home, bit fantasied thanks to Disney mov - difficult enough due to a different for first time experiences here. Com- Estonia (located in the Baltic ies like “High School Musical.” language and traditions, but adjust - ing to Michigan from such a faraway Region of Northern Europe). “When I came here everything, was ing to the winter weather was an- place was not the easiest thing in “The amount of work [in school] different,” Crentsil confessed. But other story. “My first winter was one the world for Viloria, but he is very we have to do back home is much the experience of going to college of the worst ones, and driving was so happy with his decision to stay here. bigger,” she said. “Here, teachers in the U.S. has given her a different hard,” said Kappa. She had seen snow He feels he has a lot of opportunities help you much more than they outlook on the world. before coming to the States, but had to succeed and to be the best person do in Estonia. Our students have “Coming here is a blessing to me,” never actually driven in it. Getting he can be. to learn how to get everything she stated. Because she gets one-on- acclimated to the ever-changing One thing that he has noticed done independently.” She also one experience with professors and weather of Michigan was tough for since coming to America is that peo- commented on the food even her involvement in Schoolcraft has this Venezuelan. ple do not say hello here as warmly tasting different compared to landed her an on-campus job. However, the beauty of Michi - as they do in Venezuela. “Back home, Estonia, like chocolate, which When she lived in Ghana, her gan’s Up North has helped ease when you entered a place, you ac- she said is her favorite. “My major was decided early on. How- the shock of the cold. Instead of knowledged the people [there]. You family has to constantly send me ever, after one semester she realized spending Spring Break in the usual made sure that you knew most of the some European chocolate,” she business was not for her. Coming to college getaways, she and her friends people in the room, or at least say ‘hi’ pointed out. Schoolcraft helped her decide to try enjoyed a nice vacation near Alpena. to all of them.” “I came here at a young age,” and pursue a field that excited her. Kappa has molded a wonderful As far as being at Schoolcraft, said Ojasaar, “I didn’t know what “I’m here by myself,” Crentsil said. Viloria has enjoyed every moment. “I to expect.” When she first arrived “I don’t have any family except for experience for herself in Michigan, through meeting friends to growing love Schoolcraft,” he said. “This is my in the States, she landed in New my adopted family. And sometimes last semester here, and everything York and admitted that it was I am homesick.” Crentsil said how as a person, and she has some big has been great.” Viloria joined the interesting to see places she had challenging it is to stay on top of her hopes for the future. Men’s Soccer Team and made many only seen in movies thus far. schoolwork and her job without the “I am doing the two-year program friends and acquaintances through it. Ojasaar also said that she is help of her family in Ghana. Growing [in culinary arts], but I want to go up is difficult, especially in a foreign into pastries,” Kappa stated. She The team helped him with speaking used to everything being closer world, but her experience has helped aspires to work behind the scenes at English and was very welcoming and together. A simple trip to the strengthen her. She said she knows Disney World. She hopes to some- helpful to him. store was always in walking she is here to grow. day be the one creating the edible On one occasion, he went to a distance. Not so here, she said. Her life has been greatly impacted designs offered on the theme park’s party with some of his fellow team “There is no way you would be by this exciting journey. The expe- menu. From Mickey Mouse ears on members and they introduced him able to live here without a car,” riences here have shown her how cupcakes to the topsy-turvy-inspired to some girls. Viloria greeted them she said. important parents are. “I remember look from the world of “Alice in Won- by kissing their cheek, later realizing Ojasaar has been a full-time I called [my parents] one day and derland,” Kappa is thrilled to do it all. that, culturally, a handshake would student for almost two years, told them, ‘Thank you very much for have been acceptable. Though that and plans on graduating over training me to be such a wonderful may have been a pretty embarrassing the summer. “My experience woman.’ If not for them I wouldn’t moment, Viloria has enjoyed being a with Schoolcraft has been very be here.” She said her time here has student at Schoolcraft and being here positive,” she said. She stated made her appreciate family. Her pas- in the U.S. that while there have been ups sion for life and her determination to and downs, she has gotten a build a bright future has been grows lot of positive feedback from each day. her professors and students, Efua Crentsil loves American with a lot of them showing a movies and has a zeal for acquiring lot of interest in her country - knowledge, as well as asking ques and culture. “I always have fun tions in classes. She is bubbly, bright hearing how people try and and is a perfect example of how suc- pronounce my name right.” cess can happen for those driven to achieve it. April 1, 2013 39

A Rendezvous with International Students... Marcel Shivani Tobias Schmid Batra Hagenbeek

The last thing on Marcel Schmid’s mind was Coming from India, Shivani Batra faced a few Tobias Hagenbeek is from the Netherlands. He coming to America, but when offered an opportu- challenges adjusting to life in the United States. has really enjoyed his time here at Schoolcraft nity through an agency to coach soccer in the states, One in particular was the food. She is a vegetarian, College. “Schoolcraft has been great,” he told the he took it. Schmid, who came from Germany in not vegan, but she is strict about animal products. Connection. “The school is big enough for some- January 2012, played professional soccer in Ger- No rice cooked in chicken stock or beans that have one not to be noticed and small enough to get per- many up until he tore his ACL (Anterior Cruciate interacted with meat at any point. Here in the U.S., sonal attention when needed. The experience has Ligament) during a game. He decided to come to much of our food mixes with animals. Finding res- been great, [mainly] because of the support of the the states and after taking care of the required and taurants that accommodate these diet restrictions administration at Schoolcraft, and in particular my lengthy paperwork, he traveled to Michigan where was hard at first. advisor, Laura Leshok. She made things extremely he took a coaching position with Schoolcraft’s Other things were a bit easier to adjust too since easy, and therefore comfortable.” He said that this Men’s Soccer team. Batra lived in the Capitol of India, New Delhi. She is invaluable, especially being in a foreign country “I see Schoolcraft as a family,” Scmid told the learned English young and has family that lives where you need all the support you can get. Connection. “I don’t think that is generally [the in Michigan, so her perception of the States was Adjusting to the new surroundings was quite an case with] other schools. They have great professors that of an environment of fun-loving individu- experience for Hagenbeek, especially to things like here. The campus isn’t that big. For a community als. Although we are deemed to have a friendly the differences in restaurant dining and college. college, it’s great.” attitude, Batra noticed how, at the end of classes, But everything was made a bit easier because of After arriving in Michigan, Schmid quickly students tend to duck out pretty quickly. “The class his background in English. One thing that re- noticed some differences. He had girls flocking ends and everyone just leaves,” she said. “Nobody ally changed his lifestyle was the necessity of an around him as he was walking down the street, talks to each other, and they are all in their own automobile. Getting a car on a student’s budget is because they thought he was actor Chris Hems- zone.” She said she understand it but found it a bit not easy, but an old clunker was just the thing he worth, who plays Thor. However, they noticed the puzzling why students did not interact with each needed to get from point A to point B. Except for accents did not match, so then he was deemed the other more. his trip to Niagara Falls. “German Thor.” Thanks to her uncle, Batra was challenged to talk “After being here almost 2 years, a friend of The second thing he realized was the maturity others. He made her do everything on her own, mine was in the States, and I decided to pick him level of students here. According to him, Europe- with some help of course, but she had to speak to up in New York City,” Hagenbeek said. They de- ans ages 18-25 are more mature than Americans of people and learn about her surrounds. For in- cided it would make a great road trip. He traveled the same age. Schmid also noticed that American stance, when she first came to the States, she was to New York just fine, even stopping in New Jersey house parties were very different as well. In Germa- asked at a Subway, “For here or to go?” A questions to see the ocean. However, trouble began when he ny, you can drink beer and wine when you turn 16, that is second nature to us is somewhat baffling to and his friend decided to take a trip north, where and when you turn 18, you are allowed hard liquor. someone new here. She was so confused by it and the car broke down right outside the border. Not Schmid believes that a big difference in maturity later asked her cousin what that meant. These mo- being allowed to get out of their car, a worker at has to do with the fact that Americans cannot drink ments of interacting with others and asking ques- the border had to push it the rest of the way. “We until they are 21. tions helped Batra become expressive and open up. thought the battery somehow just died,” he said, After Schoolcraft, Schmid plans on going to Ma- so they got a jump and were off. But the car died donna to pursue his degree in international busi- again only a half a mile later. After finally contact- ness. The “German Thor” continues to coach Soccer ing a tow truck and getting a spare battery, the on campus and looks forward to building his future two made it to the falls. here in the States. It was on the way back that the car stopped again and the friends had to push the car back to the States. Eventually, Hagenbeek got the car fixed and after his friend’s return to the Netherlands, Hagen- beek sent him a T-shirt that read, “I went to Canada and saw Niagara Falls…But only because I had to push the broken-down car across the border and all I got was this lousy T-shirt.” 40 THE SCHOOLCRAFT CONNECTION April 1, 2013

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