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2 the Schoolcraft Connection N ews November 7, 2011 Crisis averted The story of how Netflix split... and then didn't By Ramon Razo News Editor shows directly to customers PCs, Wii, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. The video rental world was in an It would seem that Netflix had a uproar when DVD-by-mail company good thing going. With a huge follow- Netflix announced it was splitting its ing, and a plethora of DVD titles in its subscription plans, requiring subscrib- library, Netflix was an ever expanding ers to shell out double the money they wealth of entertainment. Hastings was used to. Shortly afterward, Netflix considered by many to be a marketing announced that they were splitting genius. Then, out of nowhere, some- into two different companies which thing happened. would require subscribers to maintain two separate accounts, one for DVDs One company, two directions by mail and another for streaming In an email sent out in July, custom- movies. Customers and pundits were ers were informed that, instead of disappointed and confused by the paying $8 each month for streaming announcements. movies and an additional $2 for each Then Netflix announced they were DVD delivered, subscribers would now well as the rise in competition. Looking of the single website and the single not going to split. be required to pay $8 for streaming to get out of the business of mailing service,” said Steve Swasey, a Netflix So what now? Will subscribers still and $8 for DVDs, a total of $16 a month. DVDs, Hastings sent out an email to spokesperson. subscribers informing them that Netflix be required to pay for two different This angered a lot of Netflix customers. Going forward accounts? How much will each plan be? would be splitting into two services, Some feel Netflix created a monopoly In a press release, Hastings said With this inconvenient new plan, will with Netflix being the streaming service on the video rental business. “They’ve he believes that “there is a differ- the “watch instantly” video library be and Qwikster being the service that almost run all the other rental places ence between moving quickly […] and expanded? What is the future of Netflix? out of business and now they have the handled the DVDs by mail. However, Qwikster never saw the light of day. The moving too fast, which is what we did freedom to raise their prices however in this case.” Success of a vision high they want,” said Lori McDonough, company experienced immediate back- Netflix was established in the late lash and a loss of 800,000 subscribers in Some of the details of flip-flop split a Schoolcraft student. are still up for grabs. There were talks ‘90s. Co-founder Reed Hastings was Many considered returning to the third quarter of 2011. With no end motivated to start the business after of the exodus in sight, Hastings had to about Qwikster potentially offering alternative sources, like Red Box and video game rentals as well. Swasey returning his copy of “Apollo 13” to a traditional video stores. Netflix has backtrack. video rental store and being charged “It is clear that for many of our says this is still to be determined. affected brick-and-mortar stores but As Netflix tries to press forward, a late fee. Fast forward to 2009 and not to the degree people would think. members, two websites would make Netflix was boasting a whopping things more difficult, so we are going some things good and bad are seen “Out of all the video stores, we’re it its future. This winter, Netflix is 100,000 titles and well over 10 million doing the best,” said Amanda Allie, to keep Netflix as one place to go for subscribers. Customers make a list, streaming and DVDs,” wrote Hastings expecting to remove Disney and Sony an employee at the Farmington Hills owned films from their library, due to or queue, of movies they want to see. Family Video. on Netflix’s blog, Oct. 10. “This means Each time the subscriber sends back no change: one website, one account, failed negotiations with channel Starz. one DVD, the next in the list is sent The fallout one password … in other words, no However, Netflix has worked through out. Customers can also keep the Those at Netflix have sighted the Qwikster. While the July price change a deal with DreamWorks animation, as DVDs as long as they want. Netflix increase in price as an attempt to was necessary, we are now done with well as a deal allowing them to stream also features the ability to stream a combat the ever-escalating cost of price changes.” shows from AMC Networks. There are wide library of movies and television streaming content from film studios, as “We underestimated the appeal also talks of Netflix starting its own original programming. Clean kilowatts Solar Ypsi promotes local renewable energy By Ashi Arora & Ramon Razo Staff Writer & News Editor The debate between using renew- (a personal friend of Strenski’s) won usage of the solar able, clean energy sources versus a grant from the State of Michigan to energy. So far, the non- renewable fossil fuels is a hot put a solar installation on the build- website boasts button issue these days. A big part of ing. Strenski admits that he didn’t just over $1200 President Obama’s original campaign know anything about solar panels dollars saved. promise was to invest $150 billion over before he and the volunteers went to The goal of the next 10 years in the research and work on the food co-op. With the help SolarYpsi is the implementing of green jobs. There of DTE, they were able to get all the to make a are many nations that already use hardware necessary to install of the majority of both fossil and alternative fuels. It has panels. Ypsilanti a become apparent, with the amount “In Michigan … the sun is right “solar destina- of fossil fuels on Earth decreasing, over you’re panels, perpendicular, tion.” that alternative sources of power for four hours a day,” said Strenksi “If you did an are needed. By finding renewable demonstrating the sun’s trajectory Internet search in resources, the United States could over the state. “So, if I want to make the greater Detroit become independent of foreign oil my house 100-percent solar powered, area, you’d see bad and alleviate the pollution of fossil I need about 12 kW (kilowatt) hours news,” said Ypsilanti Places in Ypsilanti with fuels. per day.” For a building like Strenksi’s, mayor Paul Schreiber in solar installations Over in Ypsilanti, there is a growing he would need 3000 watts of panels the Google commercial. (from Solar.Ypsi.com) movement to get many of the local (an average panel usually generates “However, when there are businesses renovated through the use 200 watts). All of the energy that negative things going on, there is Adams Elementary School of solar-powered energy. The group was overproduced during the day also opportunity. For people who look behind this push is simply called would be stored for later use at night, for it like Dave, they see the opportu- Riverstreet Bakery SolarYpsi that gained national recog- making the building 100-percent solar nity and say ‘I can make a difference nition in a commercial for Google. powered. Strenksi also points out here.’” 403 Huron Street “Every year in Michigan, $18 billion that, aside from the panels needing Stenski says his goal is to have hun- dollars leaves the state to go buy cleaning every now and then, the dreds of businesses all over Ypsilanti Apartments A, B, and C energy,” said SolarYpsi founder Dave system is basically maintenance free. running on solar energy. That makes Strenski. He points out that with the At the group’s website, solar.ypsi. the entire mission not only Earth- Ypsilanti City Hall| use of energy sources like solar and com, they feature a map of the various friendly, but economically savvy Ypsilanti Food Cooperative wind, we are able to keep more of this locations where solar power is being bringing both the businessman and money in the state. The organiza- generated and used in the city. the conservationist together for a AATA Bus Stop tion was launched in 2005, when the The website also shows how much common goal. manager of the Ypsilanti Food Co-Op money has been saved through the November 7, 2011 3 In our news By Ramon Razo Veterans Day News Editor Celebrating those who fight for us By Chad Perkins and Tierney Smith World news Staff Writers Lybia – Former leader Muammar Veterans Day is an annual U.S. tion of integrating veterans back into Gaddafi was apprehended by rebels holiday honoring those who have the everyday workforce after extended on Oct. 20. Shortly after his capture, served their time in the military. It’s a periods in hostile environments over- he was badly beaten with as many as federal holiday and is observed on Nov. seas. four cellphone cameras recording the 11, the anniversary of the signing of the In comparison to other federal act before Gaddafi was finally shot armistice which ended World War I. holidays, Veterans Day is probably in the head. His body, along with President Woodrow Wilson first pro- one of the most memorable. Where a the body of his son, Moastassem claimed an Armistice Day for Nov. 11, holiday like Presidents Day celebrates Gaddafi, and his Defense Minister, 1919, on the one-year anniversary of the the contributions from centuries ago, Abu-Bakr YunisJabar, were put war’s end. nearly everyone knows someone that on public display. People came in Currently there are 225 veterans is serving or has served in the armed throngs from all over Lybia to see using their benefits on campus, forces. For that reason, Veterans Day the dead, brutalized dictator. The however there could be more then 500 hits close to home. brutal and barbaric way in which on campus who are not. “All military personal should be Gaddafi was treated in his last If you are looking to support our honored – past, present and future – Salute to Service event moments has sparked controversy. troops, one wonderful way to do so because they have given their lives, His death is being scrutinized by the during Veterans Day is going through their time and they’ve sacrificed so Place: Village Theater UN’s Human Rights Office under the the “Adopt a Veteran” program. It’s a much to make sure the people of the 50400 Cherry Hill charges that he was killed without a trial. program where people send a letter to a United States have the rights they Info: The event is to honor the soldier once a week and a care package have,” said Tara Armstrong-Preston, a men and woman who have served National news once a month to let the soldiers know U.S. Army veteran. and are serving in the armed that they are thought of as they fight On Thursday, Nov. 10, be sure to look forces, at 6 p.m. The keynote Everglades National Park – Why for our freedom and our rights as a around campus for the various activi- address will be presented by Don did it have to be snakes? On Oct. nation. For a soldier in a far-off foreign ties planned to honor our veterans as J. Mooney, a retired U.S. Marine, 28, officials captured and killed land, simply knowing there are people the College gets a jumpstart on the who will share first-hand accounts a 16-foot Burmese python which at home thinking of them can be quite holiday and offers more students an of how he landed at Inchon and had just recently eaten a 76-pound an inspirational lift. opportunity to participate. Local com- faced the enemy forcing them female deer. Workers at the South There are more ways to do your part munities will be hosting an array of back to Seoul, Korea, and across Florida Water Management District in supporting the veterans that have events on Friday, Nov. 11. the 38th parallel. discovered the massive snake and served over the years. Visiting a veter- With more than two million men and officials were notified. Upon arrival, Bonus: The Michigan Military they captured the python and killed ans hospital is a great way to show your women currently serving in our armed Moms will be on hand collecting appreciation for our soldiers. Currently, forces, in addition to millions of retired it via shotgun blast. Scott Hardin, items for service men and women an exotic species expert, said that it businesses also do their part in giving veterans, this holiday is an opportunity who are currently serving overseas. free meals to the veterans and going for all Americans to show our apprecia- was important to kill the creature through the sometimes difficult transition for those that stand for us. to keep it from moving north. An autopsy later showed that the deer had added a girth of nearly 44 inches to the snake’s overall mass and that the deer was already dead when the Wailing at Wall Street snake consumed it. “This is clearly an extreme event,” Grass roots movement growing fast Skip Snow, a biologist and python specialist at Everglades National By Leah Esslinger Park told the Sun-Sentinel. “It shows Staff Writer a “post-political movement (which to stop politicians from forcing this you they can eat huge things.” Being about nothing makes them stands) for something far greater than crony capitalism, they’re going to the about everything. While some critics failed party politics.” They want to wrong people. These people don’t have Local news frown upon the lack of organization, rebuild the system from the ground up, a clue.” Ironically, this quote comes Michiganders got a rare treat saying nothing will ever change, others yelling, “We don’t need Wall Street and from Yaron Brook, President of Ayn several weeks ago. A sight more applaud it. Could the best way to fight we don’t need politicians.” Rand Center for Individual Rights reserved for those in the North the power be rejecting everything The growing movement is so dis- to Bloomberg. One would think a graced Michigan sky. On Oct. 24, the for which it stands? At this point it organized, refusing to define itself, Libertarian would be a sympathizer Northern Lights (aptly named, due to is impossible to tell but it’s clear that leaving people everywhere biting with the movement but lack of a formal the fact they usually radiate over the young people are finally standing up their nails wondering whether or not message has the establishment con- North Pole) managed to reach as far and saying something. And for many it will even work. fused across the board. south as Arkansas. Shawn Malone, that are unhappy with current eco- Whether or not it will inspire lasting Some believe criticizing the top 1% is along with her husband, have been nomic policies and practices, it’s about policy changes is unclear but people plain bad for business. John Paulson, a photographing the starry skies for time, too. in very high places are talking about hedge fund manager, publicly stated, several years now. “Around dusk, I it and what they are saying is very “The top 1% of New Yorkers pay over went out and I could see light where surprising. BlackRock CEO Laurence 40% of all income taxes, providing huge there wasn’t supposed to be light,” Fink went on the record saying, “The benefits for everyone in our city and she told the Detroit News. She began Protesting is a statement the future is state.” He went on, stating that, “Instead filming but thought there wasn’t very clouded for a lot of people. These of vilifying our most successful busi- going to be much to film. However, are not lazy people sitting around nesses, we should be supporting them after she changed her camera lens, looking for something to do. We have and encouraging them to remain in she looked back up to see the light people losing hope and they’re going New York City and continue to grow.” blown up with hues of green and red. into the street, whether it’s justified or The movement, which found The Northern Lights (or the Aurora With no clear demands, major cities not.” strength from examples in places such Borealis, taken from the name for across America are being bombarded Vikram Pandit, Citigroup CEO, as Egypt and Spain, is gaining momen- the Roman goddess of dawn and by people shouting “We are the 99%.” agreed, telling Fortune Magazine, tum across the country and across the the Greek word for light) are visible They are protesting bank bailouts, “Their sentiments are completely globe. According to a recent survey when subatomic particles from the corporate greed and the unchecked understandable. Trust has been broken performed by sociologist Dr. Cordero sun react to the Earth’s atmosphere. power of Washington. The move- between financial institutions and the Guzman, more than half of Americans The result is the beautiful, colorful ment, which originated in New York’s citizens of the U.S., and that is Wall support the occupations. While display. financial district on Sept. 17, 2011, Street’s job, to reach out to Main Street most of the occupants are under 34, The sun’s solar magnetic cycle is has spread through the country like and rebuild that trust.” overwhelming amounts have college currently at its peak, which makes wildfire. As of Oct. 15, more than 950 Yet even as the movement can claim degrees and are employed fulltime. this a great time to keep an eye out demonstrations were taking place in 82 friends in high places, some heartily This group cannot simply be written for other such displays. However, countries. According to occupywallst. disagree with the tactics and even the off as misguided young people or polit- scientists are unable to determine com, the outcry of the 99% comes from movement itself. ical extremists. Dr. Guzman believes when the solar particles will reach individuals that mostly identify as “They’re hooking into a certain they really do represent the 99%, us, which makes determining their politically independent. With very few resentment that is legitimate on this and with presidential elections fast occurrence hard to predict. participants identifying with a major crony capitalism that clearly exists. approaching, it would be prudent for political party, they claim to represent Instead of going to rally in Washington policy makers to acknowledge them. 4 the Schoolcraft Connection November 7, 2011

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Campus Crime ART BRANT Compiled by Melina M. Chiatalas Staff Writer CONTEMPORARY NATIVE AMERICAN ISSUES TH Found Marijuana along with five other students, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14 went down to the Wallyball On Oct. 12, 1/20th of an LIBERAL ARTS 140, 11:30AM-12:30PM courts. Before playing, he ounce of marijuana was found removed his iPod Touch from on the floor near the printers his pocket and placed it in the in the McDowell computer hallway underneath his other lab. It is unknown who the belongings. After the game, marijuana belonged to. When the student walked over to SC Police brought the illegal the Forum and realized his substance back to their office, iPod was missing. When he they destroyed it. returned to the PE building to Hit and Run Accident see if the item was there, he couldn’t find it. A student reported on Oct. 11 that his vehicle had been hit Disorderly Persons Sponsored by the Native American Cultural Club at Schoolcraft College in the south parking lot while On Oct. 19, there was a it was parked. The student conflict between a group of said he didn’t notice the females in the PE building damage right away because lobby. When the SC police the damage was on the pas- arrived, the two females were senger’s side. He had discov- being held back from fight- ered the damage when he ing each other by their peers, Dead Man arrived home. while they both continued to Possible Hit and Run yell at one another. The offi- cers separated and then inter- On Oct. 20, a driver of a 2011 viewed everyone involved. Walking Ford reported that his vehicle The following information was struck while it was parked was collected: Two females in the north lot. There was a were talking in the PE lobby Join Amnesty International for dent in the front bumper of when one of them overheard the driver’s side and it was their name mentioned by their FIRST Movie Night! cracked off from the fender another student nearby. The with possible damage to the female stood up to the other front. There was no damage female that had mentioned FREE popcorn and a discussion to any of the surrounding her name and said, “Keep my vehicles. name out of your mouth.” The following the movie. other female responded, “Stop MDOP texting my boyfriend.” On Oct. 12, a student parked November 10, 2011 her vehicle in the center lot. Harassment/Stalking Between her classes, she relo- On Oct. 10, a student 5:00PM - 7:00PM cated the vehicle to the north reported that her ex-boyfriend lot. When she returned to her had been harassing her for Lower Waterman vehicle in the north lot, she the past few months and fol- noticed there was a gouge and lowing her to school. While scratch in the driver’s rear she was in class, she saw the door that wasn’t there before. subject in the hallway outside the classroom. The student Missing Etude Guitar We want to know: then walked out to the hallway On Oct. 12, a student left and told him to stop following What are your thoughts on the his guitar leaning against the her. After her class was over, driver’s side of his truck in the she walked out of the building death penalty? north lot at 11:10 a.m. When he and over to the person picking returned to his vehicle to get her up. She was informed that his guitar 15 minutes later, he the subject was hiding in a discovered that his guitar was dark blue van, watching her. For more infomation, call the Student Activities Office at missing. 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Schoolcraft boasts many great Some of the members have been members are learning from scratch, Bull to fuel the furious dancing. clubs that range in interests from dancing their whole lives, while others this is especially true for them. Anyone who has ever been interested knitting to roller hockey. Three years are just starting. When the club Sometimes they have cyphers, which in dancing or b-boying (the origi- ago, when students Connor Waldo was formed, Quinton was a novice. are circles where one person dances nal term for break dancing) should and Quinton Cowling were looking The members with more experience while the others watch. Sometimes not miss this event. It will be held for an opportunity to showcase their end up teaching the fundamentals they have mini battles and bring in the Lower Waterman wing of the dancing moves in addition to being of break dancing to the newer per- out their best moves to win brag- VisTaTech Center and admission is interested in the hip hop culture and formers. Some veteran members are ging rights. Occasionally, they learn $7. Half of the money earned will be learning the art involved in break Brandon Guyton, Nikko Laudicina, routines to use at events outside of donated to the Crohns and Colitis dancing, they founded the Break Tyler Williams, Josh Dalton and Jake Schoolcraft. Whatever they happen Foundation of America and the rest Dancing Club. Mailloux. All five stand out with their do, the goal is always to improve as will go toward funding the club’s Connor has since left to pursue ability and mentorship. Cowling said, dancers. next event. other academic interests. Quinton has “We all dance and practice together, On Friday, Nov. 11, the Break stepped up and became club presi- inside and outside of Schoolcraft. But Dancing Club is hosting “Friday dent. The club was created as a place we also eat together, hang out together Night Breaks 2.” It’s a three-on- Break Dancing Club to have fun, make friends, show off and have become brothers over the last three elimination tournament your moves and get some constructive few years.” where different break dance teams Club president: Quinton Cowley Radcliffe snack shop makes changes toward automation criticism. In a typical meeting, they discuss compete for a first-place prize of Meeting times: 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. The club is open to everyone, any necessary business such as upcom- $300. They draw people from all Mondays and Wednesdays regardless of experience and there are ing events or performances. Then they over Michigan and out of state as no membership fees. “We believe this warm up together, put on music and well. There will be a live D.J. spin- Meeting place: PE 140 art form is too beautiful and unique dance. Usually everyone works on ning funk music and old-school Special Event: Friday Night Breaks to only offer to some. As dancers, we their own moves and combinations hip hop all night. Intense cyphers Friday, Nov. 11 in Lower Waterman all had to start somewhere and we all while others tell them how they might will be happening all over between Admission: $7 had mentors,” said Quinton Cowling. improve their routine. Since the newer battles. There will also be free Red Schoolcraft donates toward schooling Coins for Change opens Ugandi opportunities By Montgomery Jones Staff Writer provide a tuition-free education for orphans met Maheshwari to do community service,” said Ashi with much resistance because of local corruption. Arora, a dual-enrolled student at the College. She is According to JustGiving.com, a Ugandan girl who Kaguri took the $5,000 he had set aside to build his doing fundraising plans that will count toward her enters secondary school reduces her chances of own home in order to start the first school. Service Learning Project 2011-2012. getting AIDS by 75 percent. So why aren’t there more So how can students from Metro Detroit make a Not only can giving some of your time count schools in Uganda? The answer is not cut and dry – difference to these children? Well, several students toward helping others, but it can allow you to gain there are numerous socioeconomic reasons why this have already teamed up with staff to help them. experience for résumés and hours for leadership. is the case. The Schoolcraft group, Coins for Change “Because I have been living such a fortunate life, I Coins for Change has already raised over a $1000 and lead by Dr. Anna Maheshwari wants your help. All find it necessary to help as many people as I can that is getting other schools involved, designing shirts they ask is for you to donate the spare change in need help. There are billions of people in the world and bracelets, and getting the word out. your pocket. that need help and they’re not going to get it if we If you want to help, you can attend the next This group was inspired by a book “A School for just stand around talking. Something as small as a meeting Friday Nov. 4, at 1 p.m. in LA 543, or the My Village” by Jackson Kaguri. “His mission is so charity concert may not be enough to help out every- Charity Concert on Dec. 9, at 5:30 p.m., in the inspiring that I invited him to come to Schoolcraft one, but at least it’s a start and its raising awareness,” Student Activities area. Students can even donate and talk about his cause. After we heard him said Jamila Sareini. money and bring it into the Student Activates Office. speak, there was not one dry eye in the room,” said “I am inspired and motivated by Professor Maheshwari. Nyaka School and Kutamba School Kaguri grew up in Uganda and watched countless people – including two of his siblings – ▪ Hundreds of students have free education, die from AIDS. Kaguri came to the meals and healthcare in grades 1-7 U.S. in 1995 to study Human Rights Advocacy at ▪ 56% of the students are girls Columbia University. ▪ $110,000 a year to run the school His vow to ▪ $45,000 dollars a year for upkeep November 7, 2011 9 Focus outside the box SC hosts presentations teaching with themes By Leah Esslinger Staff Writer Hey students, it’s time to get out of the classroom and put that fancy book learning to the test! The Focus Wednesday November 23rd Series is a great way to shake things up. Sponsored by the International Institute, which focuses on provid- tations about many different subjects ing a multicultural experience, the 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. and regions,” said Linda Gutierrez, series take on a new theme every Focus Series coordinator. semester. On Oct. 19, Professor Karen While it is open to community Schaumann-Beltran and Mark Harris Schoolcraft Soccer Field members and students alike, these hit the ground running with their pre- events may be invaluable for students sentation of “The Other Schoolcraft.” wishing to transfer to four-year col- Schaumann’s sociology back- leges, those who want to pursue Don’t Forget to sign up ground paired with Harris’s literary International Studies (including busi- background, allows the audience to for the BBQ in the Student ness or politics) or any of the social Bowl immerse themselves in a world of love sciences. Having access to such well- Activities Office, Lower gained and lost, finally culminating researched projects, as well as the in the ultimate betrayal of a people by intellectual atmosphere, can help give Waterman of the VisTaTech a state that sought to own them. This an edge and round out the college presentation focused on Jane Johnston, Building 743-462-4422. experience. wife of the College’s namesake Henry Gutierrez is quick to point out, “Not Rowe Schoolcraft, and provided an many schools provide opportunities intimate look at the work she pro- like these, which are also open to all in duced, as well as the world in which the region.” she produced them. Johnston’s work is For more information about the sensitive, telling of a transitional time Focus Series, contact Linda Gutierrez in Native history. The changing atmo- at (724)462-4400, ext.5067. sphere affected the writer in a deeply personal way and, as a result, she lost Upcoming Focus Series her husband, her children and finally her life. She is the first known Native Movie Event: Two Spirits American literary writer and poet and Where: VisTaTech room 550 she is also credited for being the first Native American to write out tradi- When: Monday, Nov. 21, 11:30 a.m. tional Native American Indian stories. "Two Spirits” interweaves the After presentations, there is time tragic story of a mother’s loss of to ask questions and mingle with her son with a revealing look at a other students, as well as professors. time when the world wasn’t simply Providing rich opportunity that is free divided into male and female, and and accessible to students is what the many Native American cultures Focus series is all about. held places of honor for people of “Schoolcraft has a wonderful oppor- integrated genders. tunity to come hear scholarly presen-

By Leah Esslinger Secrets of the Quill Staff Writer Common Nouns vs. Proper Nouns Formal vs. Informal Language tense. You should talk about “an article that I have read.” Emily Dickinson, a prolific poet of the When you chillin’ with peeps, informal Perhaps you are not planning a formal mid-1800s, let the nation know what it language is totally legit. When you are dinner party anytime soon, but it would meant to be a woman in the pioneer days. framing a document for academic purposes, be wise to keep these rules in mind as you Her poetry is known for its slanted rhymes informal language is quite inappropriate and work to develop your writing. Be sure and unusual capitalization and punctuation. indeed frowned upon. As society becomes to follow these rules every time you However, you are not Emily Dickinson. ever more casual, it is increasingly difficult write for any academic purpose, like There are sets of rules that govern which to tell the difference between formal and essays, research papers and espe- nouns ought to be capitalized and which informal language. Hopefully, with the help cially college admission essays. should not. In Emily’s world, apparently of a few guidelines, it can become easier. all nouns were created equal, and perhaps Let us use a simple dinner scenario to she did this to comment on the social analyze the differences between formal and context in which she wrote. However, in informal language. the English language this is not the case. You: Since we’re broke, we can’t go out for Nouns are broken up into two classes: dinner. proper and common nouns. In this example, the most glaring problem Think of proper nouns as the aristocrats. is the use of contractions. From this point They must be noticed and they must stand forward, it may be useful to forget about out, and the way to do this is to capitalize. contractions all together. Some profes- Proper nouns are specific. They identify sors may penalize students for using them. a particular place, person or thing, such Also important to point out here, the word as brand names or a person’s professional “broke” is slang, and is unacceptable in title. Perhaps you love the mid-nineteenth formal English. century poets (common noun), and your You: What you want for dinner? particular favorite is Emily Dickinson No skipping words! While this phrase (proper noun). Do you have a favorite pro- is fine when you are among friends, you fessor (common noun)? Is that Professor would do better to ask your boss “What Smith (a proper noun)? If the noun does would you like to eat for dinner?” Do you have any English queries of your not point to a specific, is not the first word You: There was this article I read … own? If so, you can send of a sentence (offering instant nobility) or For polite dinner conversation, this questions to fellows@school- words in a title (which are word mavericks, simply will not do. Formal English calls for craft.edu. We’ll be glad to they play by their own rules), then you do the use of the relative pronoun “that,” as help you work through your not capitalize. well as a preference for the present perfect writing troubles. Photos by Gary Matuszak Caption

10 the Schoolcraft Connection November 7, 2011 Keep our campus clean

Photo by Brian Camilleri Attention students of Schoolcraft: this is NOT a demonstration. This is an image of a student deliberately tossing a cup full of liquid out of his car and into the parking lot. This must be stopped. Seriously though, stop the littering. People are being forced to clean up your mess. When did college students suddenly turn into five year olds? Trash receptacles are all around the parking lot. Use them.

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November 7, 2011 11 Club Events

Gay/Straight Alliance together to improve itInspired to learn more about the increasing pres- The Gay/Straight Alliance is a social sures being placed on children after connection for equality-minded indi- her daughter complained of being viduals who want to create a safe envi- overworked at school and a local teen ronment to help change, support, and committed suicide, filmmaker Vicki educate our world one step at a time. Abeles explores the failures of the Meetings are held on Wednesday’s American public school system while from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Their next meet- opening a dialogue about how we ings are on Oct. 26, Nov. 2 and 9 in might work together to improve it. the Lower Waterman located in the Compiled by Margie Wisniewski• Staff Writer VisTaTech Building. PTK/ Biggby Coffee Fundraiser Billiard and Table Tennis Club Metro Detroit Association Help raise money for Phi Theta Do you like to shoot pool or play for the Education of Young Kappa by purchasing our specialty table tennis? Then this club is for you! Children (MDAEYC) mug. It includes several coupons, including one for a free beverage. The Bring a friend and come join us as The MDAEYC has been formed to Photo by Andrew Kieltyka we just hang out and play. Be sure to provide a professional development mugs are available for sale now in the keep an eye out for information about opportunity for SC students interested Student Activities Office for $8. They our upcoming tournaments. Want in teaching and/or working with chil- are refillable at the new Biggby loca- Schoolcraft more information? Then stop by the dren and families. The club is hosting a tion in Livonia at the intersection of 7 Student Activities Office or give us a game night on Thursday, Nov. 10 from Mile and Farmington Roads for $1.25. call at 734-462-4422. 5-8 p.m. There will be games, fun, For more information, please contact meets the pizza, refreshments and raffles. For the Student Activities Office at 734- Baptist Christian Challenge admission, please bring a non-perish- 462-4422. author Do you want to enrich the quality able item to benefit the Student Food Buffalo Wild Wings Fundraiser of your overall college experience Pantry and/or a gently used toy for the Roger M. Ajluni comes Help raise money for Phi Theta ethically, morally, and spiritually by Abandoned Toy Project. Kappa by taking your family and to VisTaTech challenging yourself to explore God’s friends to Buffalo Wild Wings located word? Then come to our meetings Otaku Anime Japanese By Kim Poma at 37651 Six Mile Road in Livonia on Campus Life Editor every Thursday from 12-1 p.m. in the Animation Club Wednesday, Nov. 9. Earn 1 star for Lower Waterman. The next meetings The Otaku Anime Japanese every $50 spent by you and/or your Schoolcraft College was are scheduled for Nov. 10 and 17. Animation Club provides an opportunity friends. For more information, please given a special treat on Nov. You can also join us for our Alpha for viewing and discussion of Japanese contact the Student Activities Office 2 when author of “Gospel of a Course on Wednesdays from 1-2 p.m. Animation. Their next meeting is on at 734-462-4422. Cab Driver,” Roger M. Ajluni, The next Alpha Course classes will Saturday, Nov. 12 from 5-10 p.m. graced the presentation room be held on Nov. 9, 16, 23 and 30 in the Sports and Recreation Club Lower Waterman. Math and Physics Club in VisTaTech with a meet the The Sports and Recreation Club author event. Ajluni was born in Beats and Music Faction We want you to come ask us math is a new addition to the Schoolcraft Palestine, and moved to America and physics problems as you meet new Campus’ clubs. They hold open play Want to make progress in per- back in 1994. This is Ajluni’s people who love math and improve of any sport every Wednesday from sonal musical talent? Then stop by first novel after originally your problem solving skills. Meetings 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the PE Bldg. the Beats and Music Faction meet- having a career as a physician in will be held every Friday at 10 a.m. in All events hosted by the club will be ings! During meetings you’ll meet, Michigan. theBiomedical Tech Center, Rm. 300. available to any Schoolcraft student teach, and learn, as well as giving and Ajluni was introduced by the or faculty member. For more informa- receiving constructive criticism with Pageturner’s tion on joining either the club or one college president, Dr. Jeffress, those who share the passion of music. On Tuesday, Nov. 15 from 10:15-11:15 of the tournaments you may contact and took the opportunity to talk The next meetings are scheduled for p.m. at the VisTaTech Center Rm. W Ryan Marshall through: SCC.Sport. about life before he became an Wednesday, Nov. 9, 16, 23 and 30 at 1 210B join the Pageturner’s book club [email protected]. You can also author. He mentioned how he’d p.m. in the Lower Waterman located as they discuss this month’s book. Phi visit the Student Activities Office or had no prior training, having of the VisTaTech Building. Theta Kappa members will receive ¼ call us at 734-462-4422. come from a career in the Campus Crusade for attending or 1 star for facilitating. medical field. He recalled that Photography Club The Schoolcraft Connection when he first came to America, Are you interested in learning Photography Club provides a wel- Want to further your skills in he couldn’t even speak English more about your faith and want coming environment for graphically writing, editing, photography and to grow spiritually? Then join the very well. “Most of my reading,” inclined hobbyists, graphic design- design? Then join the award-winning Campus Crusade during their meet- Ajluni admitted, “was the New ers, and students majoring in artistic Schoolcraft Connection, a student- ings every Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. in York Times editorial page.” He fields. The next meetings are sched- run newspaper! Staff meetings are the Lower Waterman. did this after professors advised uled for Thursday, Nov. 10 from 5-7 every Monday at 4 p.m. in the Lower pm. him that reading every day would Eccentric Movie Club Waterman of the VisTaTech Center. Student Activities Board eventually help perfect his lan- Join SC’s Eccentric Movie Club for Phi Theta Kappa Honor Want to get involved on campus? guage skills. some of the most odd, puzzling and Society Then come and see how with the Ajluni’s novel is the story of just plain crazy movies produced by The PTK meetings will be Student Activities Board. General Zechariah, an illegal immigrant some of the most respected writers on Mondays from 12-1 p.m. and meetings are Thursdays at 4 p.m. in and the son of a Muslim father on TV. Each session is from 12-6 p.m. Wednesdays from 7-8 p.m. beginning the Lower Waterman of the VisTaTech and a Jewish mother who suffers Schedules of movies can be provided Oct. 3. Center. The Student Activities Board an identity crisis when he comes upon request. Movies are watched in Inspired to learn more about the provides students and the college to America. It is set around the Lower Waterman of the VisTaTech increasing pressures being placed community with a variety of programs the events of Sep. 11, 2001 and Center. Their next viewings are on on children after her daughter com- and activities that are educational, Nov. 8, 15, 22 and 29. address themes of identity, geo- plained of being overworked at school service-oriented, have entertainment politics, and cultural and reli- value and provide a social environ- and a local teen committed suicide, gious tolerance. Friends of the Puzzle Piece filmmaker Vicki Abeles explores the ment where students can meet a After Ajluni’s presentation, This is a club for people with failures of the American public school diverse group of new people. Disabilities or people who like to work system while opening a dialogue there was a question-and-answer with people them. Not sure how to about how we might work together Table Top Club segment and then a book signing. deal with people with disabilities? to improve itInspired to learn more Come and join the Table Top Club Then come with an open mind and about the increasing pressures being every Thursday from 12-10 p.m. The gain a fresh look on what you can do placed on children after her daugh- Table Top Club is Schoolcraft College’s to help, or just be a friend. Meetings ter complained of being overworked premier location for game players are held every Wednesday from 11 am- at school and a local teen commit- alike. Play a variety of card games 12 p.m. For more information, please ted suicide, filmmaker Vicki Abeles ranging from Dungeon and Dragons, contact Student Activities t 734-462- explores the failures of the American Solitaire and Cheat. Students shall 4422. public school system while opening learn to develop personal friendships a dialogue about how we might work and leadership. 12 the Schoolcraft Connection ditorials November 7, 2011 Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or share in that same feeling. Okay, now abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press, or the right of the people peacably E to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. that’s one for the books, but we can - The First Amendment to the Constitution do better. Let’s get rid of this one because, although the other teams are trying to be like the original duo of Butler and Lambeau, they can’t The Great Debate Ocelot capture the true essence of what Governor Snyder, working with Republicans in the legislature, has passed leg- Den that touchdown really meant and islation which effectively limits cash welfare payments to Michigan residents at just how close Green Bay fans feel to four years of lifetime benefits. This law went into effect on Oct. 1. It is estimated their team – an organization actually By Ehimare Arhebamen that approximately 41,000 will lose these benefits. According to Governor owned publicly by Packer fans. Sports Editor Snyder’s spokesperson, Michigan can “no longer afford” these programs. [email protected] The Gatorade bath is another one for many sports teams. It happens Students in Prof. Thomson’s Political Science 105 class tackled the topic by after a football game when a team addressing this question: Turkeys, wins a major game. I mean, really, who would not love to have their Did Michigan’s legislature do the right thing by capping welfare touchdowns, favorite beverage showered on them? cash assistance programs at lifetime limit of four years? It’s a really sweet way to win. (Yes, I & traditions know, but the pun was right there.) Ah, Thanksgiving, the time when The Gatorade shower is so generic students and their families get ready as to not be owned by any particular No Yes for the turkey carving, the con- team, thus, it one that teams should By Donald Grandahl By Matt Haelterman sumption of various pies and the keep. Guest Contributor Guest Contributor usual family argument over whose Next up, we have baseball. What team will win the Super Bowl. But tradition do they have that is unique On the issue of whether it was Michigan is one of the last states in with every family, there is always to their sport? How about the old correct or incorrect of the state of the nation to put some sort of cap a Thanksgiving family tradition. pie in the face gag? It happens when Michigan’s legislature and governor on welfare. It is about time that Instead of turkey, it might be veal or a player has a walk-off hit to win a to pass a law capping welfare cash this happened. There are people venison or pheasant. Instead of pie, game or some other distinction that assistance programs at a lifetime in this state that have been living some families might have cake. So merits the quickie postgame inter- limit of four years, this action was off of the Michigan government what about the sports? view. As the hero is chatting with the immoral and wrong. Try to place for way too long now and it is time Let’s be honest: Every family argues television crew, a teammate sneaks yourself in both parties’ shoes. After that someone did something about over which team is going to win and up and blasts said hero in the face some deliberation, you will conclude it. From now on out, the state of there usually sides to this kind of with a shaving cream pie. I think we that the legislature is literally taking Michigan will be capping welfare thing. That person, the second cousin can do away with this one because life and sustenance away from benefits at 48 months per lifetime, right next to you, is probably on the it really doesn’t have anything to do struggling families and individuals which is a more than reasonable opposing side and, in addition to not with the game at all. And why use only to save money. amount of time. liking you a whole lot, doesn’t like the shaving cream instead of actual pie? Although some recipients of The welfare system was created team you’re rooting for. But family If players really want to add a twisted welfare programs may be abusing to provide assisted living benefits rivalries notwithstanding, what tra- tradition, how about making the face this system, a much larger portion to citizens in between work and ditions do the sports teams have? of players that lose the game – maybe of welfare recipients indeed need unable to afford their normal daily What makes them so great? a strikeout in the 9th with bases the extra help. For some, this is just expenditures. In the most extreme For the football teams, they have loaded or blowing a three-run lead about all they have to survive and, cases of taking advantage of the the Lambeau Leap, a tradition that – by writing in highlighters on their with news such as this surfacing, the system, there are people who have goes back 17 years when Green Bay face? That way shame can be worn recoil must be devastating. “I think been on welfare for upwards of 10 Packer Leroy Butler scored a touch- much in the same way victory is. it’s tragic,” claimed state Senator years and who are enjoying many down after a fumble recovery and Soccer has the most brotherly tra- Bert Johnson of Highland Park. things in life that are unnecessary then leaped into the arms of Packer dition of jersey swapping. After a “You can’t have high violence and to someone who needs assistance faithful in the stands behind the game, the teams will swap jerseys as crime and poverty and expect that in paying for daily living pur- end zone. Of course, now almost a sign of brotherhood. Technically, Detroit’s going to be able to compete chases. every team does this for their last in its comeback.” Grievingly so, the When you think about it, 48 touchdown because they want to See Arhebamen PAGE 27 facts are too immense to ignore months is quite some time to be when “11,162 families will and without a job in this world where are being affected by the welfare nobody can get their way without Adviser Advertising Adviser cap” according to the Michigan a source of money. Although, Jeffrey Petts Todd Stowell STAFF Department of Human Services. those people who are not taking Jonathan King Steven Grill Issue Staff Furthermore, how are families to those minimum wage jobs that are Editor In Chief Photo Editor Andrew Kieltyka Colin Hickson know if they will be affected by this there for the taking and would just Ian Gallagher Mandy Getschman Leah Esslinger Managing Editor Layout/Design Editor cap? And to a more extreme level, rather collect welfare because it is Montgomery Jones easier, are the people that should Ramon Razo Brian Camilleri Todd Walsh what events will take place when News Editor Assistant Layout/Design Chad Perkins this law goes into effect? take this new policy as a hardcore Editor Mellody Nicklaus Kim Poma holly Bunzeluk President and CEO of the Michigan reality check and make something Campus Life Editor Suzette Zoia Jeremy Stover League for Human Services states, of themselves. It is not the duty of Ad Manager Heatherlynn Buddenborg Alys Dolan “There is a lot of confusion, a lot today’s society to hold your hand Arts and Matt Hansen Brianne Radke Entertainment Editor Circulation Manager Margie Wisniewski of misunderstanding. People don’t because they should be sympa- Usha Kadiyala Ehimare Arhebamen Ashi Arora know what to do when they get the thetic to you because you have been Sports Editor Tierney Smith letters.” This sole detail is why this “searching” for a job for six months The Schoolcraft Connection is the award-winning, student-run newspaper published semi-monthly as an educational experi- act by the legislature is immoral and and that you feel is a sufficient ence by the students of Schoolcraft College, 18600 Haggerty Road, Livonia, Michigan, 48152-2696. The editorial offices of The deceivingly wrong. amount of time. Schoolcraft Connection are located in the Student Activities Office on the lower level of the Waterman Campus Center, 734-462- 4422. For example, isn’t it odd the gov- As a college student, I am one who The Schoolcraft Connection is a member of the Michigan Community College Press Association, the Colombia Scholastic Press ernment would even distribute will accept a minimum wage job. Association, College Media Advisers, the Student Press Law Center, Community College Journalism Association and the Society of Professional Journalists. welfare in the first place knowing Why you might ask? Because I have Editorial Policy: Unsigned editorials represent the majority opinion of the Editorial Board. Signed columns solely reflect the that it may one day indeed be things to buy and bills to pay. I do opinion of the writer. The Schoolcraft Connection abstains from criticism of, or discrimination against any person on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, age, marital status, handicap, national origin, or sexual orientation. revoked from the citizens depending own my own car and pay for my own The Schoolcraft Connection is a student forum and is self-monitored. We reject censorship and support a free student press. on it. In theory it’s a fantastic idea lease and own electric, water and gas Material in The Schoolcraft Connection may not be reproduced in any form without prior written consent. The Schoolcraft Connection corrects all errors of fact. If you have discovered an error, please contact the Editor in Chief, 734- 462- that has helped thousands if not bills, and I get that all paid for with a 4422, or [email protected].

THE SCHOOLCRAFT CONNECTION SCHOOLCRAFT THE millions nationwide but, in reality, minimum wage job while currently it’s almost as if the government is a taking fulltime college credit so I can dog owner and the citizens are the do something bigger with my life. CONTACT US: young dog and the welfare program This new policy will set the standard is a new tennis ball. The owner, or higher in the state of Michigan and it government in this scenario, waves is about time. It should be an option Letters to the Editor are welcomed and will be printed as written except in the case of obsceni- the welfare ball around and gets the to lie low and just take in money for 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- young dog, or the people in need more than four years. tion of the Editorial Board. of welfare, all riled up for it only There are those who will claim Send letters to: The Schoolcraft Connection, 18600 Haggerty Rd, Livonia, Michigan, 48152- to fake throw it. While the young that a policy such as this will be 2696. Via Email: [email protected] See No PAGE 27 See Yes PAGE 27 November 7, 2011 13

keep learning and grow more is going in the world around her. unattractive. It is absolutely She will not be remembered for Through dreadfully boring. Maybe if we anything (other than alienating the Looking didn’t educate ourselves, we a director by comparing him to Glass could stay beautiful, adorable Hitler) aside from being beauti- Keep and precious. ful. Rather than learning physics Forget college and books and being published in little-read In and degrees. Instead, opt for scientific journals, Fox is spread a life free of all such nonsense across the pages of various men’s Mind and to live with nothing in magazines. What more is there to your head but thoughts of “My, aspire to? By Kim Poma how the sky looks blue today.” So, I issue caution to my readers: Campus Life Editor [email protected] By Alys Dolan Remain beautiful. By receiv- If you wish to gain intelligence Arts & Entertainment Editor ing any form of intelligence, I that will lead you down a path [email protected] gain ugly wrinkles, horrid skin of enlightenment and growth, Customers aren't from stress, and my hair grows it comes with a cost – one’s own dull and limp. When I look no beauty. It is a fleeting thing after further into a book than the all, and one must do everything always right, but The truth of colorful pictures on the cover, possible to preserve it. I remain simple, glowing and The enduring novel “The skills are intelligence flawless. Sitting down to an Picture of Dorian Gray,” by Oscar After being in the workplace, I have arithmetic problem and trying Wilde, comes to mind. Lord learned the answer to life and the universe Why are we always told to go to solve what seems impossible Henry said, “But beauty, real (and it’s not 42): Everyone in the world to college and enrich ourselves only leads to worry and ugly lines beauty, ends where an intellectual should work in retail. Seriously. In my with the knowledge given to us upon a beautiful face. expression begins. Intellect is entire year in the workforce, I have learned by some strange “genius?” Why Take, for example, Albert in itself a mode of exaggeration, to have more patience, good people skills are we told that in order for us to Einstein, arguably one of the and destroys the harmony of any and multitasking prowess than in my entire th succeed in life, we must receive greatest minds of the 20 century. face. The moment one sits down previous 18 years of living. higher learning? It is because they He was an absolute chore to look to think, one becomes all nose, or Patience is a must for any career path. want us to grow ugly, old and full at and see what he gained from his all forehead or something horrid. Dealing with clients, dealing with stu- of silly intelligence that won’t get lifetime. He achieved the minus- Look at the successful men in any dents, dealing with co-workers. I cannot us farther than a livelihood. cule goal of revolutionizing the of the learned professions. How even begin to describe the amount of head- Intelligence is the root of all world of physics and science, and perfectly hideous they are!” ache inducing nonsense I put up with on a evil, after all. Do you remember changed the way the world views Remember, dear friends, while typical five-hour shift. But I have learned when we were small and naive, time and matter. Sure, he became you sit and ponder the profound to grit my teeth and smile through all the how we were told we were beau- a legend but at the cost of his questions of your professors and questions (“I said aisle five, ma’am … every- tiful, precious and adorable? I beauty. Beh! Who would want any educators, how absolutely hideous thing is a dollar … we’re probably out … no certainly do. When we grow up of that? you look. So choose beauty. Forget I’m not lying.”) all while keeping any trace and begin our education we are no We should look, instead, to the about the books, degrees, and of contempt out of my voice. longer told those things. Instead timeless beauty of Megan Fox. diplomas. Save your looks and I plan on becoming a high school English we are pushed to get high marks She has stunning, ice blue eyes savor the attention. Also, learn teacher and I cannot wait to use my new- in all of our subjects in school. that see nothing more than what how to say "Do you want fries with found patience as I help students who The teachers and parents have is in front of her face. Her hair is that?" as it will be a phrase you struggle through the material or even the seen intelligence begin to seep rich with color and thickness, and use frequently. ones who invent obviously fake home- into our faces, so we are pushed to she seems to know nothing that work excuses. But it’s not just teaching. Researchers need bundles of patience to ern Arkansas with winters that feel like Ohio,” concentrate on the task at hand and not get according to the Union of Concerned Scientists discouraged if their findings don’t come up (UCS). the right way. If temperature projections are accurate, even People skills are also a must for any the moderate ones, people may be led to leave career path. To be able to relate to the Sunbelt for the cooler temperatures of the someone, even someone screaming in your northern states. That will bring more popula- face, and to remain levelheaded in any Kicking tion, companies and jobs. There could also be an scenario is a major plus. I’ve learned that increase in tourism as people seek to escape the people respond well to “sir” or “ma’am,” &Screaming brutally hot summers of the balmy south. What that it is extremely rude to be on the phone better escape than the mild Michigan weather when you’re being rung out, and that a By Ian Gallagher and warmer Great Lakes? smile can go a long way. Managing Editor The possible economic benefits would also Being a teacher, I’ll need to relate to my [email protected] affect the country as a whole. The fabled students, make them feel like they can Northwest Passage, a trade route through come to me with any problems. I’ll also Canada’s Arctic Archipelago and the Arctic need to survive parent/teacher conferences Sunny side of Ocean, opened fully in 2007, the first time Arctic and faculty meetings. If I ended up in the sea ice has receded enough on record. medical field, people-skills are probably “We’re probably 30 years ahead of schedule as important as the degree itself. A doctor climate change in terms of the loss of the Arctic sea ice,” said can’t do anything the patient doesn’t want Mark Serreze, a senior scientist at the National if he or she cannot get their patient to trust It is that time of year again. As the weather Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC), to National and respect them. gets colder, it can really make one wonder: What Geographic. The Passage is still seasonal as the Multitasking is key. I’ll be ringing is so bad about global warming? Especially for amount of sea ice increases in the winter and someone up and the phone will ring and Michigan, the effects of climate change may not commercial shipping is not yet possible. With the then I have to hand back change and, oh all be negative. There is some definite upside to projected increases in temperatures, however, yeah, make sure I don’t forget to list off rising temperatures and sea levels. the Northwest Passage may become stable the information on the back of the receipt. People have been flocking to the Sunbelt, enough to become a viable alternative to the From the moment I walk in to the moment I the warm southern states stretching roughly Suez and Panama Canals. Even a seasonally open walk out, it’s a constant go, go, go environ- from California to South Carolina, for Northwest Passage would allow commercial ship- ment. decades. According to projections by the ping to go quickly from Asia to Europe or even Teaching is also all about the go, go, go. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change from northeast cities to northwestern ones. It’s getting through a lesson and field- (IPCC), Earth’s average temperature is looking There is a downside. Michigan may also become ing questions to giving out pop quizzes at a probable increase from two to 11.5 degrees drier than in the past and could have a slightly and keeping an eye out for cellphones. It’s Fahrenheit by the end of this century. This shorter growing season, but is that really ter- constantly being alert and prepared. Law increase is likely to be double the increase during rible? With all the benefits to climate change, is also about the go, go, go. It’s research- the 20th century. A key note is that winters will one must look carefully at what exactly the other ing cases to make points and it’s defending warm more than summers. downsides are. A handful of ski resorts go out clients against the charge beyond a reason- This is good news for us Michiganders. No more of business and Miami sinks under the Atlantic. able doubt. And, sometimes it’s even jug- long frigid winters but increased temperatures Is there really anything so bad about that? Like gling two cases at once. will have other positive effects for our state. “As most anything, climate change has its bright side. Any career could be improved from the a result of these changes, by 2030 summers in Maybe we should focus more on the benefits than smarts acquired in working in retail. It’s Michigan may feel more like current-day Ohio. worrying about any possible problems. like the pre-pre-training and it’s only By 2095, summers will resemble that of north- getting you ready for the real world. 14 the Schoolcraft Connection November 7, 2011 Ocelot Opinions

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"I enjoy going up north to my grandparent “The gym." Not like the books trailer. When I’m there I truly feel free." We’ve all heard it before. Another example can be the “But that’s not like the book.” various changes made when “It’s not faithful to the source Harry Potter was brought to material.” “It’s nothing like screen. If we’re honest with Christa Kristian the comic!” Making books and ourselves, the Potter books Mottt Vanie comics into movies has been are primarily about the battle a fad for a while now. It gives between Harry and Voldemort Major: Education Major: Computer movie companies a chance to along with all the struggles Engineer play it safe by putting forth a and lessons Harry has to go cinematic offering that has a through on the way. There good chance of making bank. are subplots here and there, It’s not always because they’re and a plethora of fantastic Caribu Coffee, I like to go there because it’s “Red Lobster– simply because I love to eat & a good place to study." I love the shrimp & crab legs." out of ideas. characters, but any charac- Regardless of what the ter or event that distracts source material is, the ugly too much from the basic plot reality is that someone is not needs to be cut simply for going to be happy with what is time purposes. Sometimes put on screen. Whether it is a you just don’t have space in a Laura Meghan missing character, a dumbed- 90-minute movie to go over down subplot or a change in every nitty-gritty detail that Montenegro Burney

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Thursday, November 10, 2011 ALLWho 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Served HONORING 16 the Schoolcraft Connection November 7, 2011 A history of argument That’s wrong and you should feel ashamed Political A brief look at common logical fallacies grudge match! By Jonathan King America’s greatest political battles Editor in Chief The Great Debate By Ian Gallagher There once was a time when argument consisted of a civil exchange of opinions, using arcane concepts like thought and logic. Managing Editor Unfortunately, in today's world, an argument usually consists of: Should we build another bridge to Canada? ROUND 1 “I'm very loud!” “Oh yeah? Well I'm even louder!” Hamilton Burr In an effort to make a return to the golden days of argument, we present a crash course in logical fallacies. Here are three common vs. lapses in reason that you should be aware of. Let’s build versus Don’t build On July 11, 1804, Alexander “The Treasurer By Edward Gall By Kara Corbin Beyond Measurer” Hamilton met Aaron “The Post Hoc Guest Contributor Guest Contributor Vicegrip President” Burr for a battle royale. This In Michigan there are two bridges that go to Canada: the Governor Rick Snyder feels that Michigan needs another would be final showdown in a longtime political and “I walked under a ladder and 12 seconds later I stubbed my toe. Blue Water Bridge in Port Huron and the Ambassador Bridge bridge to Canada. He expects the state of Michigan, the United personal competition. The first punch was thrown Coincidence? I think not!” in Detroit, which is the main supply line to many companies States government and the Canadian government to pay for when Burr knocked out Hamilton’s father-in-law in on both sides of the river. Both countries want to add another this $4.2 billion bridge. The Ambassador Bridge is privately a Senate race. After losing the election for Governor bridge for several reasons: if there is an attack on the bridge or owned by Manuel Moroun and it is 82-years old. The new of New York, Burr decided that he had endured his Humans are quick to make assumptions and jump to conclu- some type of a problem and the bridge has to close and then bridge would be a few miles away from the existing bridge, last diss when Hamilton taunted Burr at a dinner sions. “Post hoc ergo propter hoc” means “After this, therefore, there would be billions of dollars and lots of time lost. A second span would also cut down on the traffic on one bridge, using up more land. It would take between four and five years party. Hamilton’s smack-talk was later published in because of this.” It's a common logical fallacy that boils down to making travel across the border easier. to complete this bridge. Many people are opposed to its a New York newspaper. Burr decided that dueling “Event A happened before event B, therefore event A caused event Every day, over a billion dollars in goods crosses the Ambas- construction and feel that the money should be used to fix Hamilton would reinvigorate his ailing political B.” An example might be, “John's computer stopped working. He hit sador Bridge. When heavy traffic clogs up the borders, it costs roads in Michigan instead. career. Neither would back down from the duel, companies such as Ford, Chrysler and General Motors time The main reason for opposition is the cost. The U.S. is the computer. It started working again. Therefore, John is the Fonz.” despite their second’s pleas. They each fired a single and money. These companies ship products over the bridge already in debt. The people of Michigan should not have to pay The problem is, two events happening in sequence proves nothing, and use a system called just-in-time delivery which allows higher taxes to build this bridge when there is an alternative. shot. Burr was unharmed. Hamilton fell to the other than that the events happened in sequence. Hence the phrase, companies not to store parts throughout the plant but to ground, he would die the next day. remain at the vendor until they are running low on parts Moroun has brought up the idea of building another bridge, “correlation does not imply causation.” alongside the existing Ambassador Bridge, and has offered to

needed. If there is heavy traffic on the bridge, it could run the ROUND 2 Post hoc can also be referred to as the “superstition fallacy,” as it plant out of parts and shut down the factory. Last year, delays pay up to $500 million for it. is the error that spawns most superstitious beliefs. “Every time I've at the bridge added an estimated $800 to the cost of every new This idea would save land because the proposed site is worn my red boxer shorts, The Red Wings have won. Therefore, the vehicle sold in the U.S. and Canada. This was due to automo- already owned by Moroun which means that the State would Lincoln Douglas tive companies trying to cover costs of down time. not need to use its eminent domain power to take people’s Red Wings don't win unless I wear my red boxer shorts.” The logic The proposed bridge, that has been trying to pass through houses. Eminent domain means that the government has the vs. gap there is pretty easy to spot. Unless you can draw a direct causal the Senate since 2009, would cost approximately $2.6 billion constitutional right to take your property for a public purpose. link between a hockey team and your underpants, chances are the for the entire project. These costs would be split between the The government has to pay for it, but their definition of fair is U.S. and Canada. Canada has committed to putting up $550 In 1858 rookie challenger Abraham Lincoln faced two events are unrelated. Hence the other phrase, “sports win does million as a loan to Michigan to be repaid through future toll often different than the owner’s. off against heavyweight incumbent Stephan A. not imply magic underwear.” revenue. It would help cut down on travel time across the The government does a horrible job at making sure roads Douglas for one of Illinois’ Senate seats. They border. With U.S. trade with Canada going up 36% from are safe, why would a new bridge be any different? Michigan squared off seven times, each in a different congres- 2009-2010 there is a definite increase in traffic. Many Republi- roads are full of potholes and the overpasses have parts that are sional district. The second bout in Freeport, Ill. cans have been trying for a green light on the project, includ- crumbling. The idea of the government being in charge of the resulted in the Freeport Doctrine, which said that Straw Man ing Governor Rick Snyder, but some Senators have been upkeep of this new bridge is frightening. It will end up like all people had the right to exclude slavery from the stalling, reporting that with traffic down some 50%, they of the neglected roads of Michigan. It will become unsafe and “Senator Jim wants to cut teaching budgets. Unlike him, I don't cannot justify the building of two bridges. However with territories in which they resided. This came out of useless. the verbal smackdown Lincoln gave to Douglas believe that children would be better off as babbling idiots.” increased traffic projections for the next 30 years, up 57% for Some people who support building the new Detroit- cars and 128% for trucks, it would overload the capacity of just when he trapped him into saying that settlers could Windsor Bridge like the idea that it would create many new prevent slavery in the territory they lived, flexing Setting up a straw man involves attacking an exaggerated or one bridge. The current owner of the Ambassador Bridge has been jobs. The problem is that most of the jobs would be construc- the muscles of popular sovereignty. This was a distorted version of someone's position. Political ads tend to be campaigning against building a new, publicly-owned bridge tion jobs which most people are not qualified for. The people smack in the face to the Supreme Court and the chock full of them. “Senator Jackie wants to increase the healthcare instead of a privately-owned one like his. Billionaire Manuel who could do these jobs would also find work repairing the Dread Scott decision, which allowed slave-owners budget, whereas Senator Mackie wants to take medication away Moroun bought the Ambassador Bridge 30 years ago. Today, Ambassador Bridge if that were the route taken. They could to bring their slaves into the territories. Lincoln lost the bridge makes roughly $60 million annually in toll revenue. from the elderly.” It's very unlikely that Senator Mackie actually also find work building another privately owned bridge like the battle for the Senate, but it brought him Moroun has proposed to build a new bridge alongside the Moroun has offered. national exposure enabling him to eventually take wants to snatch the pain pills out of your grandmother's hand. It's a existing span, with two more lanes and use the Ambassador Overall, this proposed new bridge is a terrible idea. It would the White House. cheap way to turn your opponent into an easy-to-shoot-down target. Bridge as a back-up. But Canada does not want that due to hurt, not help, the people of Michigan. It would involve the

current traffic problems at the location of the border stations. ROUND 3 Of course, attacking an exaggerated position in this manner is like If passed, the bridge site would be in Delray, an industrial and government taking land from its owners for much less than criticizing a caricature as if it was a photograph. It's not the way to residential area. It was once a nice community but now is they deserve, the cost for construction and maintenance is make a convincing argument. blighted with abandoned, graffiti-riddled buildings that would astronomical, and the people of Michigan would be stuck Nixon Kennedy come down to make room for the new bridge. If built, the paying for a large portion of it through our tax dollars. The The 2012 presidential elections are coming up soon. How many government may use eminent domain, per the Fifth Amend- government does not maintain our roads, we cannot expect vs. straw men can you spot? ment of the U.S. Constitution, to move people out of the area. them to keep a bridge of this size and importance up-to-date Opening up a new bridge in Detroit is a good idea for and safe. The Nixon-Kennedy debate is one of the most Michigan. It would create up to 30,000 jobs, lighten up the Moroun has offered to build another bridge; the govern- traffic across the border, increase travel between the two famous debates of the modern age and the first to Slippery Slope countries and help stop gridlock at the border for companies ment should take him up on that offer. Michigan is struggling, don’t make things harder for us by raising our taxes for a bridge highlight the importance of appearance in televised dependent on trade, thereby getting their parts in time and debates. Nixon entered the ring in a thick woolen “If we legalize gay marriage, next we'll have to legalize marriage to possibly lower the costs for the consumer. we don’t need. cows and table lamps!” suit, sporting a striking five o’clock shadow, he declined to wear makeup and had spent the day campaigning. In the opposite corner, Kennedy, who The slippery slope is a favorite fallacy of the doomsayer. It goes wore some makeup, was sporting a lightweight suit like this: “If event A happens, then event B will surely follow.” The and was freshly shaved. He had spent the day slippery slope is a logical fallacy because it assumes a potential relaxing and practicing answering questions. Under consequence of a decision that can't be proven. For example, a the hot television lamps Nixon was reduced to a common argument against drug legalization is, “If we legalize nervous, blotchy mess, while Kennedy appeared neat and tan. Referring to Nixon, then mayor of Chicago, drugs, then everyone will start using them!” The argument assumes Richard Daley reportedly said, “My God they’ve a consequence that is not definite, and cannot be confirmed. embalmed him before he even died.” The people Of course, the beauty of the slippery slope is that it can always slip In an effort to increase the scope of political discussion on Schoolcraft’s campus, the Connection staff reached out to faculty to find watching the debate were sure Kennedy had a both ways. “If we make drugs illegal because they're potentially knockout. People listening on radio said the match a way to include more voices in the College’s student publication. The Great Debate provides a venue for respectful discussion on was a draw. harmful, we'll have to make everything potentially harmful illegal. both sides of today’s controversial topics, all in the name of educating readers. Soon we won't have cars, hammers or toothpicks!” The Connection would like to thank Professor Nanian and her Political Science 105 class. Page Layout by Jonathan King November 7, 2011 17 A history of argument That’s wrong and you should feel ashamed Political A brief look at common logical fallacies grudge match! By Jonathan King America’s greatest political battles Editor in Chief The Great Debate By Ian Gallagher There once was a time when argument consisted of a civil exchange of opinions, using arcane concepts like thought and logic. Managing Editor Unfortunately, in today's world, an argument usually consists of: Should we build another bridge to Canada? ROUND 1 “I'm very loud!” “Oh yeah? Well I'm even louder!” Hamilton Burr In an effort to make a return to the golden days of argument, we present a crash course in logical fallacies. Here are three common vs. lapses in reason that you should be aware of. Let’s build versus Don’t build On July 11, 1804, Alexander “The Treasurer By Edward Gall By Kara Corbin Beyond Measurer” Hamilton met Aaron “The Post Hoc Guest Contributor Guest Contributor Vicegrip President” Burr for a battle royale. This In Michigan there are two bridges that go to Canada: the Governor Rick Snyder feels that Michigan needs another would be final showdown in a longtime political and “I walked under a ladder and 12 seconds later I stubbed my toe. Blue Water Bridge in Port Huron and the Ambassador Bridge bridge to Canada. He expects the state of Michigan, the United personal competition. The first punch was thrown Coincidence? I think not!” in Detroit, which is the main supply line to many companies States government and the Canadian government to pay for when Burr knocked out Hamilton’s father-in-law in on both sides of the river. Both countries want to add another this $4.2 billion bridge. The Ambassador Bridge is privately a Senate race. After losing the election for Governor bridge for several reasons: if there is an attack on the bridge or owned by Manuel Moroun and it is 82-years old. The new of New York, Burr decided that he had endured his Humans are quick to make assumptions and jump to conclu- some type of a problem and the bridge has to close and then bridge would be a few miles away from the existing bridge, last diss when Hamilton taunted Burr at a dinner sions. “Post hoc ergo propter hoc” means “After this, therefore, there would be billions of dollars and lots of time lost. A second span would also cut down on the traffic on one bridge, using up more land. It would take between four and five years party. Hamilton’s smack-talk was later published in because of this.” It's a common logical fallacy that boils down to making travel across the border easier. to complete this bridge. Many people are opposed to its a New York newspaper. Burr decided that dueling “Event A happened before event B, therefore event A caused event Every day, over a billion dollars in goods crosses the Ambas- construction and feel that the money should be used to fix Hamilton would reinvigorate his ailing political B.” An example might be, “John's computer stopped working. He hit sador Bridge. When heavy traffic clogs up the borders, it costs roads in Michigan instead. career. Neither would back down from the duel, companies such as Ford, Chrysler and General Motors time The main reason for opposition is the cost. The U.S. is the computer. It started working again. Therefore, John is the Fonz.” despite their second’s pleas. They each fired a single and money. These companies ship products over the bridge already in debt. The people of Michigan should not have to pay The problem is, two events happening in sequence proves nothing, and use a system called just-in-time delivery which allows higher taxes to build this bridge when there is an alternative. shot. Burr was unharmed. Hamilton fell to the other than that the events happened in sequence. Hence the phrase, companies not to store parts throughout the plant but to ground, he would die the next day. remain at the vendor until they are running low on parts Moroun has brought up the idea of building another bridge, “correlation does not imply causation.” alongside the existing Ambassador Bridge, and has offered to needed. If there is heavy traffic on the bridge, it could run the ROUND 2 Post hoc can also be referred to as the “superstition fallacy,” as it plant out of parts and shut down the factory. Last year, delays pay up to $500 million for it. is the error that spawns most superstitious beliefs. “Every time I've at the bridge added an estimated $800 to the cost of every new This idea would save land because the proposed site is worn my red boxer shorts, The Red Wings have won. Therefore, the vehicle sold in the U.S. and Canada. This was due to automo- already owned by Moroun which means that the State would Lincoln Douglas tive companies trying to cover costs of down time. not need to use its eminent domain power to take people’s Red Wings don't win unless I wear my red boxer shorts.” The logic The proposed bridge, that has been trying to pass through houses. Eminent domain means that the government has the vs. gap there is pretty easy to spot. Unless you can draw a direct causal the Senate since 2009, would cost approximately $2.6 billion constitutional right to take your property for a public purpose. link between a hockey team and your underpants, chances are the for the entire project. These costs would be split between the The government has to pay for it, but their definition of fair is U.S. and Canada. Canada has committed to putting up $550 In 1858 rookie challenger Abraham Lincoln faced two events are unrelated. Hence the other phrase, “sports win does million as a loan to Michigan to be repaid through future toll often different than the owner’s. off against heavyweight incumbent Stephan A. not imply magic underwear.” revenue. It would help cut down on travel time across the The government does a horrible job at making sure roads Douglas for one of Illinois’ Senate seats. They border. With U.S. trade with Canada going up 36% from are safe, why would a new bridge be any different? Michigan squared off seven times, each in a different congres- 2009-2010 there is a definite increase in traffic. Many Republi- roads are full of potholes and the overpasses have parts that are sional district. The second bout in Freeport, Ill. cans have been trying for a green light on the project, includ- crumbling. The idea of the government being in charge of the resulted in the Freeport Doctrine, which said that Straw Man ing Governor Rick Snyder, but some Senators have been upkeep of this new bridge is frightening. It will end up like all people had the right to exclude slavery from the stalling, reporting that with traffic down some 50%, they of the neglected roads of Michigan. It will become unsafe and “Senator Jim wants to cut teaching budgets. Unlike him, I don't cannot justify the building of two bridges. However with territories in which they resided. This came out of useless. the verbal smackdown Lincoln gave to Douglas believe that children would be better off as babbling idiots.” increased traffic projections for the next 30 years, up 57% for Some people who support building the new Detroit- cars and 128% for trucks, it would overload the capacity of just when he trapped him into saying that settlers could Windsor Bridge like the idea that it would create many new prevent slavery in the territory they lived, flexing Setting up a straw man involves attacking an exaggerated or one bridge. The current owner of the Ambassador Bridge has been jobs. The problem is that most of the jobs would be construc- the muscles of popular sovereignty. This was a distorted version of someone's position. Political ads tend to be campaigning against building a new, publicly-owned bridge tion jobs which most people are not qualified for. The people smack in the face to the Supreme Court and the chock full of them. “Senator Jackie wants to increase the healthcare instead of a privately-owned one like his. Billionaire Manuel who could do these jobs would also find work repairing the Dread Scott decision, which allowed slave-owners budget, whereas Senator Mackie wants to take medication away Moroun bought the Ambassador Bridge 30 years ago. Today, Ambassador Bridge if that were the route taken. They could to bring their slaves into the territories. Lincoln lost the bridge makes roughly $60 million annually in toll revenue. from the elderly.” It's very unlikely that Senator Mackie actually also find work building another privately owned bridge like the battle for the Senate, but it brought him Moroun has proposed to build a new bridge alongside the Moroun has offered. national exposure enabling him to eventually take wants to snatch the pain pills out of your grandmother's hand. It's a existing span, with two more lanes and use the Ambassador Overall, this proposed new bridge is a terrible idea. It would the White House. cheap way to turn your opponent into an easy-to-shoot-down target. Bridge as a back-up. But Canada does not want that due to hurt, not help, the people of Michigan. It would involve the current traffic problems at the location of the border stations. ROUND 3 Of course, attacking an exaggerated position in this manner is like If passed, the bridge site would be in Delray, an industrial and government taking land from its owners for much less than criticizing a caricature as if it was a photograph. It's not the way to residential area. It was once a nice community but now is they deserve, the cost for construction and maintenance is make a convincing argument. blighted with abandoned, graffiti-riddled buildings that would astronomical, and the people of Michigan would be stuck Nixon Kennedy come down to make room for the new bridge. If built, the paying for a large portion of it through our tax dollars. The The 2012 presidential elections are coming up soon. How many government may use eminent domain, per the Fifth Amend- government does not maintain our roads, we cannot expect vs. straw men can you spot? ment of the U.S. Constitution, to move people out of the area. them to keep a bridge of this size and importance up-to-date Opening up a new bridge in Detroit is a good idea for and safe. The Nixon-Kennedy debate is one of the most Michigan. It would create up to 30,000 jobs, lighten up the Moroun has offered to build another bridge; the govern- traffic across the border, increase travel between the two famous debates of the modern age and the first to Slippery Slope countries and help stop gridlock at the border for companies ment should take him up on that offer. Michigan is struggling, don’t make things harder for us by raising our taxes for a bridge highlight the importance of appearance in televised dependent on trade, thereby getting their parts in time and debates. Nixon entered the ring in a thick woolen “If we legalize gay marriage, next we'll have to legalize marriage to possibly lower the costs for the consumer. we don’t need. cows and table lamps!” suit, sporting a striking five o’clock shadow, he declined to wear makeup and had spent the day campaigning. In the opposite corner, Kennedy, who The slippery slope is a favorite fallacy of the doomsayer. It goes wore some makeup, was sporting a lightweight suit like this: “If event A happens, then event B will surely follow.” The and was freshly shaved. He had spent the day slippery slope is a logical fallacy because it assumes a potential relaxing and practicing answering questions. Under consequence of a decision that can't be proven. For example, a the hot television lamps Nixon was reduced to a common argument against drug legalization is, “If we legalize nervous, blotchy mess, while Kennedy appeared neat and tan. Referring to Nixon, then mayor of Chicago, drugs, then everyone will start using them!” The argument assumes Richard Daley reportedly said, “My God they’ve a consequence that is not definite, and cannot be confirmed. embalmed him before he even died.” The people Of course, the beauty of the slippery slope is that it can always slip In an effort to increase the scope of political discussion on Schoolcraft’s campus, the Connection staff reached out to faculty to find watching the debate were sure Kennedy had a both ways. “If we make drugs illegal because they're potentially knockout. People listening on radio said the match a way to include more voices in the College’s student publication. The Great Debate provides a venue for respectful discussion on was a draw. harmful, we'll have to make everything potentially harmful illegal. both sides of today’s controversial topics, all in the name of educating readers. Soon we won't have cars, hammers or toothpicks!” The Connection would like to thank Professor Nanian and her Political Science 105 class. Page Layout by Jonathan King The Three Musketeers

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The titanic trio return in all new movie Stick with the books By Colin Hickson By Todd Walsh Staff Writer Staff Writer The new trend in Hollywood great adventure story that has Ever since their debut in Alexandre Waltz). The plan is to force France into is taking an old literature classic everything from great sword Dumas’ famed novel, the Three a war with England by making it appear and turning it into a movie, fights to great villains. The Musketeers have undergone various that Queen Anne (Juno Temple) is having adding some of that famous book is a prime example of reboots and adaptations. Those ranging an affair with the Duke. Seizing the Hollywood flavor. Sadly, it does historical fiction. It is actually from the Hanna-Barbera animated opportunity, the Musketeers set forth not always work. This year’s based from the memoirs of segments of the “Banana Splits” to the to foil the Cardinal’s plan and prevent a example is a steampunk adapta- Comte De La Fere. The majority anthropomorphized “Dogtanian and the war, fighting off the Cardinal’s henchmen tion of the classic story, “The of the characters were actu- Three Muskehounds.” There was also along the way. Three Musketeers.” Written by ally real people like Cardinal the 1993 Disney movie starring Kiefer The film is very interesting, due largely Alexander Dumas in 1844, it’s a Richelieu and King Louis XIII. Sutherland and Charlie Sheen, featuring to its unique take on the classic adventure superior adventure story with Dumas paints a romantic Bryan Adams’ and Sting’s “All for Love.” story. Unlike the original story, there is spies, sword fighting, heroes, adventurous picture for the Hollywood has once again taken these more of a comedic flair and a great deal damsels, villains and suspense. book but does not take away classic heroes into an all new action of steampunk-styled technology incor- It takes place in Paris circa 1625 any of the main plot. comedy. porated into the story, which adds to the where the city is split between “The Three Musketeers” was Set in 17th-century France, the film pulse-pounding action. It’s an amazing two leaders: the evil Cardinal published strangely, for it was opens with the skilled and deadly new take on the novel, with a few more Richelieu and the good King never intended to be a novel, Athos (Matthew MacFadyen), the super changes here and there. The visuals are Louis XIII. The Musketeers are but as a series for a newspaper. strong and quick-tongued Porthos (Ray wonderful, although the 3-D doesn’t help. allies to the good King Louis, Dumas wrote a new chapter Stevenson), and the agile and religious It may work for some films, but “The as the royal guards. To many for each issue of the paper. The Aramis (Luke Evans). The trio are steal- Three Musketeers” isn’t one of them. guards it is a job, but to one, printed chapters would end in a ing blueprints that detail how to build a Other than the pesky 3-D, this is a D’Artagnan, it is his dream. He cliffhanger, where the damsel is massive airship, which could give France great film, full of action, romance and travels to Paris on a quest to kidnapped or heroes are left in an advantage over enemy nations. Their loads of humor that’ll keep you wanting join the Musketeers. Not only a near death situation. When it mission ends in failure when they are more and more. If you like classic stories does he join, but gets the privi- was published as a novel, each betrayed by their partner and Atho’s brought to life and action that’ll make lege to be trained by the best: chapter ended in such suspense lover, Milady de Winter (Milla Jovovich). your blood run rampant, than “The Three Athos, Porthos and Aramis. that the reader would not be She drugs them and hands the plans over Musketeers” D’Artagnan quickly discovers able to put the book down. to the Duke of Buckingham (Orlando is the film to a conspiracy that forces the The slight downside to this Bloom), who doesn’t bother to hide his see. mighty adventurers to travel classic novel is the book is joy over their humiliation. One year later, cross country for a jewelry hunt heavy with dated dialogue and the Musketeers, disgraced by the botched to defend the beloved queen’s can seem very drawn out and mission, have been forced to disband, and honor. complicated. The sword fight are still greatly ashamed by their defeat. “The Three Musketeers” is scenes are written too short. This particularly disappoints D’Artagnan Alexander Dumas’ earliest Do not choose to read the new (Logan Lerman), a young man from work and many consider it Richard Pevear translation. the country who had hoped to among his best alongside He tried to modernize it and join the Musketeers. But both “The Count of Monte in turn destroyed Dumas’ rich D’Artagnan’s dreams and Cristo” and “The story and poetic language. a chance for the trio to Man in the Iron Instead go for the William redeem themselves may Mask.” It’s a Barrow translation. It is more come sooner than faithful to Dumas’ original tale they think when however many of the sexual they uncover a themes have been weeded out. plot by Milady If you want, learn French to and her boss, read “The Three Musketeers,” the corrupt because there is no better Cardinal version than the original. Richelieu The book is amazing, a sus- (Christoph penseful story with action and adventure and a dash of history. There is no movie that can do it justice. Just read the book and look into the sequels. The Three Musketeers

November 7, 2011 19 Bugs Bunny, voiced Private Snafu. “The Deer Hunter” (1978) Antietam. Shaw is seriously wounded The writing is also excellent – of and loses consciousness. He is later “The Deer Hunter” is a 1978 drama course, you wouldn’t expect less from awakened by an African-American film co-written and directed by Friday Theodore Geisel (a.k.a. Dr. Seuss.) gravedigger named John Rawlins Michael Cimino about a trio of Russian- The cartoons play out like his chil- (played by Morgan Freeman). Shaw is American steel workers and their dren’s books with the whimsical promoted to Colonel for his bravery infantry service during the Vietnam rhythms and rhymes he is famous and skill and is given command of War. The film stars some of the great- Night for. the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer est actors of the ‘70s, including Robert Private SNAFU is now in the public Infantry, the first all-black regiment. De Niro, Christopher Walken, Meryl domain. Each short is on YouTube, The film follows the 54th’s struggles Streep, John Savage, John Cazale and although the quality is less than through training and the institu- George Dzundza. The film won five Rental perfect. If you like animation, con- tional racism of the Army in the Civil Academy Awards and was named the sider spending the extra money and War Era, culminating with the 54th 53rd Greatest Movie of All Time by the checking out the Thunderbean col- bravely leading the assault on Ft. Veterans Day American Film Institute. Put simply, lection, which has digitally remas- Wagner. this film is worth checking out. By Todd Walsh & Chad Perkins tered each short. “Glory” is one of the better war “The Deer Hunter” takes place Staff Writers movies out there. It gives the illu- in Clairton, a small town on the “Flags of Our Fathers” & sion of experiencing the war through Monongahela River near Pittsburgh In honor of Veteran’s Day, here are “Letters from Iwo Jima” (2006) the eyes of Shaw and his men. It is a and Saigon, in the midst of the Vietnam some excellent films that show the spotlight role for Broderick, showing On February 19, 1945, US Marines War. It is set up like a theatrical play glory and the horror of war. his depth and serious acting abilities were on a mission to invade the island – there are three acts, all laced into and also gave Freeman his second of Iwo Jima and capture the airfields, one another. “The Deer Hunter” is an “Private SNAFU” (1943-45) largest role. Denzel Washington known as the Battle of Iwo Jima or action-packed, glorious and horrific plays a supporting role in the film as Back in the early days of film, anima- Operation Detachment. The iconic story about the Vietnam War. This Private Trip, an escaped slave, and the tion studios created theatrical shorts image of six Marines raising the film gives one a feeling of being behind performance earned Washington an more frequently than full length American flag on Mount Suriback took enemy lines during the war. Seeing the Academy Award. movies. During the 1930s and early place after the Battle of Iwo Jima. Clint tormented souls that were captured “Glory” is a breathtaking film that ‘40s, animation studios started using Eastwood created two movies depict- and the bloodshed of the victims gets will leave you speechless. You will feel the shorts as propaganda tools to help ing this battle. The first, “Flags of Our the adrenaline pumping and makes one truly connected to these characters educate the masses in an entertaining Fathers,” is the tale of three Marines feel alive. “The Deer Hunter” is a true and give you new insight into history. way. The US Army looked at cartoons who mounted the flag on Suriback and masterpiece among its genre. as a way to educate the soldiers, so their rise to glory. The second, “Letters “Glory” is a staple for anyone’s movie Warner Brothers and MGM were com- from Iwo Jima,” describes the battle “Glory” (1989) collection. missioned to created twenty-eight through the eyes of the enemy, the Directed by “Private SNAFU” shorts. The series was Japanese. Edward Zwick, about Private Snafu, the world’s worst Clint Eastwood is a master of the “Glory” is loosely solider and his career was to demon- cinematic arts and he is one of the only based on the strate what not to do. The series used directors to paint an honest picture of story of the 54th humor to detail real issues like spies, war. He uses his brush to create images Massachusetts traps and malaria. of the beauty of brotherhood while Volunteer Infantry The “Private SNAFU” series is one still showing the horrors of combat in led by Colonel of the funniest cartoons ever created. exquisite detail. He shows how each Robert Gould Shaw. It has a slapstick formula similar side saw the death of their comrades The film begins in to the classics “Tom and Jerry” and and foes. “Flags of Our Fathers” ques- 1862, with Shaw “Looney Tunes.” Many great anima- tions what it takes to be a hero and (played by Matthew tors emerged from Private SNAFU “Letters from Iwo Jima” shows the fine Broderick) leading like Chuck Jones and Tex Avery, who line between a man and a monster. an attack against would go on to become legends for Both are excellent dramatic portrayals Confederate troops their work with Warner Brothers and of war are both are required viewings at the Battle of MGM. Mel Blanc, the voice behind for fans of war films. 20 the Schoolcraft Connection November 7, 2011

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Compiled By Leah Esslinger No problem! Staff Writer "2 Broke Girls" hits Everlast w/ Redlight King Former House of Pain front man, the ground stumbling Erik Francis Schrody, is better known by his stage name, Everlast. He has By Brianne Radke Staff Writer been performing solo since 1990, but did not find any critical acclaim for “2 Broke Girls” is a sitcom we can all relate to his solo efforts until 1998, when he … for better or worse. The writers, comedienne debuted the single “What It’s Like.” Whitney Cummings and Michael Patrick King of Challenging audiences to step in the “Sex and the City” acclaim, have a very culturally shoes of those society condemns, this relevant concept. Desperate financial situations single proves to be his most popular force two girls with opposing personalities to to date. The album that spawned it, be roommates in a one-bedroom garden apart- “Whitey Ford Sings the Blues,” gave ment in Brooklyn. Caroline (Beth Behrs) is the another hit to the artist: “The Ends.” poor little rich girl who finds herself homeless This single adds to the social com- with nothing but the clothes on her back and a mentary by showing the heavily glam- champion horse to feed after her daddy goes to orized “thug life” as nothing more prison for embezzlement. Max (Kat Dennings) than a means to an ends. Famously is her cynical, tough girl counterpart who is feuding with prominent artists such kind enough to offer Caroline a couch. The girls as Eminem and members of Cypress develop a plan to start a cupcake business and are Hill, Everlast’s gritty lyrics continue working hard to save for it. At the close of every to display the underbelly of American episode viewers get to see exactly how much pop-culture. Catch him in Detroit at progress the girls have made toward their goal the Hard Rock Café on Nov. 11 at 9 p.m. when the new savings total pops up on the screen. Tickets are $20. The two work together at a little dive of a diner owned by Han Lee (Matthew Moy), who reveals Demi Lovato his ever-present desperation to be “hip.” Oleg seemingly peaked. Also disappointing was a “backdoor” Disney’s little girl is all grown up. (Jonathan Kite) is the kitchen pervert who hits on Max and reference that, although comedic, would be recognized by Demi Lovato, originally of “Camp Caroline at every opportunity and Earl (Garrett Morris) is any devoted “Sex in the City” fan as taken directly from Rock” fame has three albums to date: the funny guy at the register who always has the girls’ back. Samantha’s mouth. “Don’t Forget,” “Here We Go Again” and The dynamic of the work environment is well con- Unless the increasingly endearing relationship devel- “Unbroken,” her newest album. Lovato’s structed and fairly believable, with the exception of the oping between the main characters saves the show, the acting chops have been praised, along occasional flash mob or karaoke night. Unfortunately, future is not necessarily promising. The series has fallen with her vocals. Her accomplishments much of the humor in the first few episodes misses the just short thus far, to the dismay of fans of King and include Teen Choice’s Young Artist mark. Make no mistake, there are a few giggles to be had Cummings. Luckily, “2 Broke Girls” has not yet seen a dra- Award and the Alma Award for special and Dennings’ deadpan delivery may be the show’s biggest matic drop in ratings so perhaps America is really rooting music achievement in 2009. In 2010, she asset, despite being a little inconsistent. There just seems for Max and Caroline. It is easy to relate when watching scored a hat trick at Teen Choice Awards, to be an awkward disconnect somewhere. The studio them slowly grow their savings, especially at a time when taking home Best Breakout Artist, audience does not always laugh at the most appropri- so many can identify with the thrill of a great score at a Best Pop Album, and Best Love Song. ate moments and the chemistry between actors is a little thrift store or the shame in dodging calls from a bill col- “Skyscraper,” “Get Back” and “La La uncomfortable in several scenes. The writers too often sub- lector. A little bit of character development and a few Land” are some of Lovato’s best-known stitute vulgarity for a clever joke and, rather than setting well-placed jokes could potentially set “2 Broke Girls” apart songs. Catch her at the Fox Theater on trends as the greatest sitcoms have, “2 Broke Girls” fails from the annual plethora of sitcoms and insert Behrs and Nov. 16, 2011. The show starts at 7:30, and to even stay current. Flash mobs, the love and hate of the Dennings as two of America’s newest sweethearts. tickets range from $39.50-$61.80. hipster and even the cupcake business are trends that have “2 Broke Girls” airs Monday nights at 8:30 on NBC. Fitz & The Tantrums Fitz and The Tantrums have only just hit the music scene, but they have done so in a huge way. Their first studio album, “Pickin’ Up The Pieces,” St. Leo’s hit number one on the Billboard Open Play Heatseekers chart. In their April 2011 issue, Rolling Stone magazine let its Tournament Sports readers know that this is the band to Soup Open to everyone interested in learning, playing and competing in a multitude of sports. . watch. With only one studio album and

This club is available to both two EPs – “Songs for a Breakup, Vol. 1” faculty members and students and offers a variety of and “Santa Stole My Lady” – audiences Kitchen activities. One such activity may wonder what this six-piece, soul/ is open play, where club members can choose indie pop band will have to offer next. to a sport of the week They will be coming to the Detroit area od and play. The fo [email protected] rve club also hosts on Nov. 16, 2011. They will be playing se . several sporting Saint Andrews Hall at 7:30, and tickets me eed 11 tournaments Co n 20 throughout the are $27.50. in 4, school year. se r 2 11 tho be 0 1 em 9, 2 01 LeAnn Rimes ept r 2 , 2 1 AM S be r 19 01 cto e , 2 At the tender age of fifteen, LeAnn O mb 10 m. ve er 0p. Meet Wednesdays o b 1:0 11:30 Rimes wowed audiences with her N m – PE Building main gym ce m. mature vocals in the country hit “Blue.” De 0a. :0 For further information about the club, email 8 Since then she has released 11 albums,

rocketing her to country stardom. Now in her 30s, Rimes has won a very a impressive six Grammys, winning Best Female Country Vocal Performance five times. As time goes by, her music grows more intimate and her vocals . more powerful. She can be seen at Detroit’s Sound Board at the MotorCity Casino Hotel on Nov. 16 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $37.00 to $39.00 November 7, 2011 21

“A Christmas Story” Certain Tuesdays and Wednesday - Saturday at 8:00 p.m. Detroit’s Sunday evenings at 7:30 p.m., Saturday Fisher Theater and Sunday matinees at 2:00 p.m. Ballin’ is featuring For more information about a hilarious “Wicked” and ticket orders, please visit on a holiday movie- broadwayindetroit.com turned-musical, “A Christmas Story,” with a run from Nov. 15-27. “A Christmas Budget Story” presents young Ralphie Parker finding his way toward the holiday gift of his dreams – a Red Ryder Action Air Rifle BB gun. “Wicked” His outrageous bunny pajamas, Broadway a department store Santa and an The Detroit Opera House is showing by way of Detroit attempt to lick a freezing flagpole the musical “Wicked” from Dec. 7-31. are just few of the many distrac- The musical is through the perspec- Compiled By Usha Kadiyala tive of two witches from the Land of Staff Writer tions that stand between Ralphie and his Christmas present. “A Oz, Elphaba and Galinda. Elphaba is With the holiday season almost Christmas Story” is a holiday the emerlad-green colored girl who is here, the best part of this time is classic that will entertain the mostly misunderstood by her actions perhaps not so much of resting whole family and fill your holidays and, contrastingly, Galinda is the “Little Women” yourself but to be busy spending beautiful Blonde who is ambitious and with laughter. The ticket prices The classic “Little Women” is coming time with your families. Going to popular in the land. “Wicked” illus- start from $30 for adults. to The Village Theater in Canton Dec. 1. the mall or watching movies with trates the story of these two improb- The show times: The show is based on Louisa May Alcott’s your family definitely sounds fun able friends who grow to become the Tuesday - Saturday at 7:30 p.m. own life and the novel “Little Women.” but it can become mundane. To Wicked Witch of the West and the Sunday evenings at 6:30 p.m. It follows Jo, Meg, Beth, and Amy March add a little more color, music and Good Witch of the North. Both witches Saturday matinees at 2:00 p.m. and their adventures growing up during action to your holidays, consider- struggle with their clashing viewpoints Sunday matinees at 1:00 p.m. the Civil War. This is a tale near and dear ing going to a play or a musical. and personalities, their opinions about If you would like more informa- to many, is considered a timeless work Broadway sounds exciting right? Wizard’s corrupt government and the tion, or order your tickets online, of art and will be brought to life through Give yourself a chance to experi- battle for the same love. The result of please visit broadwayindetroit. music and dance. Tickets start at $15. ence this holiday season in a new their rivalry results in a witch hunt and com. If you would like to purchase For tickets, timings and more infor- energizing way. Broadway plays are a new twist on the way you look at the your tickets by phone, please call mation, please visit canton-mi.org/vil- here in town, waiting to illuminate Magical Land of Oz. Tickets start at $67 Ticketmaster at 800-982-2787. lagetheater/performance_glance.aspx your holiday season. for adults. The play is showing: or call 734-453-0088

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Justice Kelly Clarkson Maya Azucena Meat Loaf “Audio, Video, Disco” “Stronger” “Cry Love” “Bat Out of Hell” Genre: Electro House Genre: Pop/Rock Genre: Neo soul Genre: Hard rock

By Jonathan King By Heatherlynn Buddenborg By Brianne Radket By Alys Dolan Editor in Chief Staff Writer Staff Writer Arts & Entertainment Editor

For most of the last decade, it seemed Kelly Clarkson came busting out “Cry Love” is shelved in the neo Marvin Lee Aday, or Meat Loaf as like Daft Punk would hold a monopoly of the gates as the first and best- soul section, but the album cannot be many call him, was a high school foot- on French-produced disco-house. Then, selling winner of the television show limited so simply. Grammy winner Maya ball hero turned stage actor. However from the depths of Paris sprung the “American Idol.” She has released Azucena bends genres in this progres- after the release of his 1977 rock electronic duo Justice. Their 2007 debut, a total of five albums over the last sive compilation, including sounds of and roll classic “Bat Out Of Hell” he “Cross,” took everyone by surprise, with nine years. Her latest full length CD, smooth jazz, funky blues, island beats became a legend of music. The album its mangled beats, sharply-cut samples “Stronger,” was released Oct. 24. and elements of hip hop. A cognizant was a child of Meat Loaf and the com- and deliciously distorted bass lines. Four A first listen to this album leaves and deeply passionate lyricist, Azucena poser Jim Steinman, and has earned years later, they launched their highly- you wondering what went on in covers hope, survival, justice and love the title of the fifth best-selling record anticipated sophomore release, “Audio, Clarkson’s life to make this album – both lost and found. “Cry Love” has of all time worldwide. A man of such Video, Disco.” so dark, yet so relatable. Clarkson been referred to over and over again as humble beginnings has taken a place Justice described “AVD” as a “daytime co-wrote five of the songs on this her ideal statement as an artist. It is as if in rock and roll history through his album,” to compliment the darker tone of new full length album. The rest were Azucena has gathered all of the passions strong vocals and raging music accom- “Cross.” The ‘70s dance club influence is written by a group of songsmiths, in her heart and let them pour from her paniment. much more pronounced on “AVD.” The including Greg Kurstin, Steve Jordan lips into a beautiful mosaic of sound. The album opens with the title album opens with “Horsepower,” a disco and Howard Benson, who took their While the title track is perfectly poised track, a ten-minute epic that will leave rocker complete with screaming guitars and time getting to know her. to kick off the album with a call to social you wanting more. The song begins orchestral accompaniment. Later on, a flute The songs build off one another action, to fully grasp this project one with an intense music introduction, solo appears out of nowhere on the track and the theme from the title shows must begin at the end. The final track with shredding guitars and a stunning “On’n’On” … when’s the last time you heard you just how much stronger she on this album is an exquisite collabora- piano arrangement. Meat Loaf’s voice one of those outside of a Jethro Tull record? really is. Her voice, a little deeper and tion with Chris Rob covering Donnie interrupts the music two minutes in, Unfortunately, for all its grandeur, a bit raspier, leaves visions of P!nk Hathaway’s “Little Ghetto Boy.” This and it is sheer perfection. He sounds “AVD” is a buzzsaw with a blunt blade in the back of one’s mind. Several Hathaway song serves as the very root of soft and pleading but powerful and and no electric current. The energetic of the songs are anthems sung for Azucena’s vision. While it may not have soaring all at once. His true talent pulse that drove “Cross” is dulled and those longing to move on, having been the sole inspiration for “Cry Love,” it pours out into the microphone and the dissipated on this album. The music is to start over and standing on their is a precious insight into the artist’s per- listener can feel the emotion behind at its best when Justice forgoes the acidic own two feet for the first time. There spective. Azucena reminds the listener of the song. grooves altogether and focuses on build- is nothing in the album that really the child-like faith that humanity clings This album also features the clas- ing waves of bright, pulsating melody. stands out, musically, aside from the to, as she sings “Everything is gonna get sics “You Took the Words Right out The title track makes good use of this vocals which are rawer than before. better.” Rob’s presence on the piano adds of My Mouth (Hot Summer Night),” technique, with a soaring vocal chorus What truly makes this album is the both warmth and weightlessness to this featuring a spoken intro by Steinman, that is simple but wonderfully infectious. lyrics and there could not be a better classic tune. and “Paradise by the Dashboard At its worst, the album feels like “Justice title than “Stronger.” The album is laden with contrast. Light,” a duet with Ellen Foley. lite” – lower in calories but lacking flavor. You can really hear the emotion in Following the easy acoustic guitar and However many fans’ personal favor- The track “Canon” hearkens back to tracks like “What Doesn’t Kill You.” simple flowing rhythm of “Cry Love,” ite is “Two out of Three Ain’t Bad.” the crunching riffs of “Cross,” but never “You know the bed feels warmer/ “Shine” utilizes the depth of Azucena’s The lyrics tell a terribly depressing develops into anything spectacular. At the Sleeping here alone/ You know I vocal register and the gospel sounds story of love and suffering for a love lowest end of the spectrum, “Brianvision” dream in color/ And do the things I of organ, bass and brass to construct a lost. Meat Loaf’s voice is stunning takes so long to get revved up that it feels want,” tells you that Clarkson is not spiritual ode to the internal conflict of and makes one feel like he is opening like a song made of 75 percent intro. And sitting around waiting for the one caring deeply for one who has hurt her his chest and letting his heart bleed even when the crescendo hits, it still feels who is no longer there. In fact, she heart. “Near” is an effortless listen as out on the track. He explains how limp and lifeless. is screaming throughout that she is Caribbean percussive styling meets the just wanting someone – or needing This “daytime” album shows why better off. There is nothing cuddly punch of authoritative backup vocals to them – does not equal love. The music the best parties happen at night. While about her lyrics, which is incredibly frame a promise of unconditional friend- is melodic and fits the mood of th “Cross” was hard and harsh, “AVD” is refreshing. ship. Meanwhile, the funky bass line of e song so perfectly. The other great light and melodic, but it comes at the “Stronger” is a solid entry in this “Change My Mind” is so mesmerizing tracks on this album are “Heaven Can expense of the edge that made “Cross” American Idol’s repertoire. While that it nearly takes precedence over the Wait,” “All Revved Up With No Place such an exceptional album. The speaker- the music won’t blow you away, message of rediscovery. to Go,” and the closing rock ballad crippling distortion that made tracks like Clarkson’s matured vocals and Azucena seems to channel her inner “For Crying Out Loud.” “The Waters of Nazareth” crawl into your powerful lyrics make the album a Mary J. Blige with powerful anthems “Bat Out of Hell” has sold 43 veins and spike your blood with adrena- worthwhile listen. Fans of Clarkson’s like “The Half,” “Run Into the Light” and million albums world wide and sells line is all but absent. previous work will find much to love “Warriors.” “Belonging to the Sun” is a 200,000 yearly still. This album is As a sequel to an album that raised in “Stronger,” and even non-fans may sweet and soulful ballad with melodic, a staple for your rock collection. It eyebrows and expectations, “Audio, find something to enjoy. acoustic rhythms and harmonies remi- gives the listener epic guitar parts, Video, Disco” simply doesn’t deliver. It’s niscent of India Arie’s vibe. Perhaps the classic piano tracks and powerful a palatable release for sure, and a decade Bottom Line: biggest surprise is in “Live On,” with its Lizz vocals. ago it may have made some waves. If you are looking for strong lyrical Wright-inspired blend of folk and soul. Unfortunately, in 2011, it’s just okay. content with vocals that blow you Bottom Line: over, remember Clarkson’s lyrics from The Bottom Line: “Bat Out of Hell” is a wonderful The Bottom Line: the song “Einstein:” “Didn’t get it the If you are a lover of neo soul, “Cry collaboration of opera, rock and roll “Audio, Video, Disco” lacks the revolu- first time/ But don’t think I’ve been so Love” will make a beautiful addition to and theatrical spectacle. Meat Loaf’s tion and raw energy that made “Cross” so blind/ Yeah I may not be unstopped/ your collection. The album is a heady voice leaves you feeling haunted by it’s captivating. It’s not bad, but it’s far from a But I know/ Dumb plus dumb equals cocktail of emotion decanted directly beauty, and Steinman’s music is pure genre classic. you.” from the spirit of the artist. genius. This album is perfection. November 7, 2011 23 before and after, it was “95” that Where most sports games are keyed changed the landscape. toward a specific style of play leading to Playing a complete season one-dimensional strategy, the hidden Simply the best with trades and player creation beauty of “NHL 95” lies in its ability to are staples of sports video games accommodate a wide array of playing today. Back in 1994, this was styles. Enjoy wide-open offense? Prefer For video game hockey, it's "NHL 95" innovative. These add-ins wouldn’t grinding defense? Puck possession? By Billy Blueturtle make their Madden debut until Speed? Grit? Stonewall goaltending? All Staff Writer 1998. It’s hard to imagine a sports of these styles can be successfully imple- Steve Yzerman. Wayne Gretzky. Mario the PlayStation eventually replaced it. simulation without these stan- mented. This balance adds infinite pos- Lemieux. Brett Hull. Ray Bourque. To During this period of Sega dominance, dardized features. sibilities for players keeping the game as hockey fans, these are Hall of Fame hockey fans across the Northeast and Beyond the new add-ins, it was the fresh as it was in 1994. legends. To fans of a certain mid-90’s Midwest looked to video games to get game’s play that made it a legend. And how fresh is “NHL 95” 17 years video game, they are little electronic their hockey fix. In the fall of 1994, video Masked under graphics that were pedes- later? The game has a devout cult follow- deities. game-playing hockey fanatics found trian even for their time, “NHL 95” deliv- ing. “NHL 95” leagues have sprouted up Way back in the early 1990s, two their Holy Grail. ered unheard of flow and balance that across the nation. Tournaments are held video game consoles ruled the world. To put it mildly, Electronic Arts’ “NHL has rarely been equaled by any sports annually. 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By Jeremy Stover Staff Writer

It may be getting cooler outside but, for the Schoolcraft women’s soccer team, the season was just heating up. The Lady Ocelots had a great regular season to say the least amassing a 15-2-1 record heading into the Region 12 championships having already won the MCCAA championship. The Lady Ocelots were ranked #14 nationally and were gearing up to add a National Junior College Athletic Association championship to the trophy case. Schoolcraft has not won an NJCAA championship since 1988 when the women’s volleyball team brought home the title. Lady Ocelots soccer had their eyes set on bringing home one of their Photo Courtesy of Delta College own. Schoolcraft and Delta go head to head, but Delta push forward with the win. When asked about how he felt about the team, Coach Deepak Shivraman “Players under the circumstances, the Lady Ocelot shooter missed ing a semi-final playoff victory and a said he was “very confident” in his played really well. We controlled the the net. It was 3-2 heading into the tough double-overtime, shootout loss. girls. Why wouldn’t he be with the way tempo, possession and created scoring fourth round. Two more goals were Coach Shivraman focused on the his team has been playing? But in the chances,” said Shivraman. exchanged – Lauren Baldalamente many positive aspects of the success- postseason everything changes. “It’s Throughout regulation play, Delta’s scoring for Schoolcraft – leaving the ful soccer campaign. “Despite the like a whole new season, you throw all goalkeeper thwarted the Lady Ocelots Lady Ocelots trailing 4-3 heading end result, our team reached many of the records out,” Shivraman said. every shot and after 90 minutes of into the final round. Schoolcraft goal- the goals that they set. We won the Those words proved prophetic. play, the game was still tied 0-0. keeper Megan Bauman, who had been MCCAA. Academically, our players After coming from behind to win Said Shivraman, “Turning point perfect for 110 minutes of regulation performed well in their classes.” He their first-round matchup versus in the game was that the longer that and overtime play tallying seven saves, even admitted that a few tears were Owens CC, the Lady Ocelots of game went scoreless, Delta grew in missed on the final Lady Pioneer shed over the way the season came to Schoolcraft College had to feel confi- confidence and we grew in frustra- shootout attempt. Delta College an end. “I did cry after our game on dent about their chances against Delta tion.” prevailed 5-3 in shootout to win the Sunday because I felt that this team College in the Region 12 championship Two overtime periods failed to Region 12 championship 1-0. was unique in many ways. I really game. The Lady Ocelots had rolled produce a winner. The match came “We had numerous chances and just appreciated their attitude and collec- through the region with a perfect 10-0 down to a shootout. Delta opened couldn’t finish them,” said Shivraman, tive work ethic.” record. Two of those wins were over the scoring and Schoolcraft’s Renee “and, for a team like ours that is used That appreciation is shared by the Delta College, 3-1 win at home and 7-1 Boudreau answered to end the first to scoring a lot of goals, I think it was entire Schoolcraft College family when visiting University Center. round, tied 1-1. Delta scored again a shock to the system that we couldn’t regarding this special team that In a heavily contested game, the to start the second round, and Sam convert our chances.” caught an unfortunate break during Lady Pioneers did their best to simply Zerilla tied the match again. In the The Lady Ocelots will head home a spectacular game and memorable disrupt the Schoolcraft players. third round, Delta scored again while after a successful 15-2-1 season includ- season.

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Photo by Andrew Kieltyka Brittany Rollercoaster ride Sprinkles #12 and Amber Aldrich #16 both move in into postseason to volley the SC volleyball looking for pass. consistency By Jeremy Stover Staff Writer The ups and downs contin- The Lady Ocelots looked ued for the Schoolcraft vol- to rebound quickly though leyball team as they dropped as their next match was their last match to Mott Halloween weekend in the Community College, losing a MCCAA State Tournament. tight battle 3-2. This one was The women hoped to get back especially tough after winning to where they were in early the first two games 27-25, September where they went on 25-23, then dropping the next a 15-1 run. It’s fair to say that three 23-25, 23-25, and 13-25. the Lady Ocelots had proven The Lady Ocelots have had a that they could hang with terrific season so far with a anyone and were a threat in record of 26-11 but, as of late, the postseason. It was simply a can’t seem to find the momen- matter of finding consistency tum to get a winning streak from match to match and going. In their last seven looking for a player to step up matches they have gone back and carry the team when nec- and forth between winning essary. and losing. 26 the Schoolcraft Connection November 7, 2011

Photo by Mandy Getschman Center forward J.T. Miller, #12, studies the Kingston defense as he prepares to try for a goal. Whalers win for the future 3-1 victory another step toward postseason Upcoming By Connection Staff Plymouth Whalers In the Ontario Hockey League, Both teams used the opening third, an early goal by Rickard Rackell home games playoff berths are often earned during period to test the opposing goalten- from Stefan Noesen and Garrett Meurs the early-season months of October der. Kingston, with the OHL’s most put Plymouth in the lead and the Saturday, Nov. 12 and November. For a team like the anemic offense, managed a surprising momentum. Kingston failed to mount Sault Ste. Marie Plymouth Whalers, one sitting solidly 13 shots against Whaler netminder much of an attack mustering only eight in the middle of the West Division Matt Mahalak. All the shots were third-period shots. An empty-net goal by 7:05 p.m. pack, a November match would hardly successfully turned away. Before the Meurs sealed the game, 3-1 for Plymouth. seem like a must-win game. However, first intermission, Plymouth’s Dario While the victory won’t guarantee Sunday, Nov. 13 as points become scarce in February Trutmann scored a power play goal in the Whalers a postseason spot, losing Erie and March, a missed opportunity the final minute of the period. the game to a Kingston team with only against a struggling foe months prior Mahalak continued to stand tall – even a 2-11-2-1 record would be an indica- 2:00 p.m. suddenly looms large. For the Whalers fending off a five-on-three Frontenac tion that playoffs are more of a dream to have serious postseason ambitions, power play – throughout the second than an obtainable goal. At 8-6-2, the Saturday, Nov. 19 they need to stay focused and take care period. A Kingston power play goal Whalers still have a long way to go Kitchener of business against scuffling teams like midway through the period spoiled before printing postseason tickets but the Kingston Frontenacs. Mahalak’s bid for perfection. In the they’re heading in the right direction. 7:05pm Spirit Night 2011 Are you looking for a fun evening of Ocelot basketball and Schoolcraft College pride? Join us for SPIRIT NIGHT on Wednesday, Nov. 30 in the gym of the Physical Education building. The evening centers on a double-header basketball game featuring both the women’s and men’s basketball teams facing the Kellogg C.C. Bruins. During halftime of the games, the Dance Team and Break Dance Team will perform in addition to games and prizes. Can’t make the games? Catch the live broad- cast of both basketball games on channel 13 in the Livonia area. November 7, 2011 27 No Yes continued from PAGE 12 continued from PAGE 12 harsh to those who have many kids You’ve got a dog’s hope of ever getting this ball is shattered because of this sick joke, and can’t work, but the reality isn’t they’re hopes are only to be lifted then true. Just because someone is going deflated over and over again. to lose one monthly check from the friend in While one can understand the government doesn’t mean that the opposing side’s view as to why this law state is hanging them out there to was passed, being that there wasn’t die. There are many other programs, SAB! enough money in the bank to support such as food assistance programs its people but enough to build a bridge, and child-specific funding, already one can still disagree with its views. in place that will supplement those Join the It is a sad day when the people, who types of people. The reality is that it’s initially empowered these leaders, are time for change in this state, for it to at their mercy, fighting for just a small return to the prominence and stabil- Student Activities portion of life when, really, it should’ve ity it once was. This program is one been granted to them in the first place giant step into making that happen in Board. without contradiction. the near future. Meet new people and have an awesome time! Arhebamen continued from PAGE 12

it’s not legal but it should be. It means a lot for the players that went head- Meetings every to-head to be able to show a little bonding with the opposite team. Aside from being kind of gross – who wants a jersey that’s been worn for 90 minutes of con- Thursday at 4:00 p.m. stant running – this tradition makes sense for an international game like soccer. In a world where some many things separate different people, soccer players lower level of the VisTaTech Center. realize that on the pitch, opponents are only separated by the color jerseys they wear. This, like the Gatorade bath, is generic enough to keep. So with just a few of the teams having a few traditions that their game holds to be sacred and holds them together, maybe you and your family can find common ground or some random team that both sides of the family hate to bring you all closer together. Don't forget to check what is happening on Contact us in the Student Activities Office at campus in the Campus 734-462-4422, at [email protected] Life section! See page 8w or add us on facebook at schoolcraftsab.

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Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Health Services Apply to the Western Michigan University-MetroDetroit invites The Interdisciplinary Health Services program at Interdisciplinary you to attend an Information Session regarding the WMU builds student competencies including: Health Services Interdisciplinary Health Services bachelor’s degree • Working in interdisciplinary teams program by completion program. Attend the event to learn how • Providing patient and family centered services November 21, and this degree can help you progress to a supervisory or instructional position. Program advisors and staff will be • Building health literacy communication skills WMU-MetroDetroit available to discuss how to build upon your associate • Developing quality improvements will pay your degree and enroll for spring 2012. • Using information systems for documentation application fee! • Training and program development Information Session • Evidence-based research Interdisciplinary Health Services Monday, November 14 Apply now to begin January 2012.

5:30 to 7 p.m. WMU-MetroDetroit Registration and refreshments: 5:30 to 6 p.m. 32820 Woodward Ave. Info Session and presentation: 6 to 7 p.m. Royal Oak, MI 48073 MetroDetroit (248) 485-4500 RSVP at www.wmich.edu/metrodetroit/health November 7, 2011 32