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November 4, 2013 The student publication of Washtenaw Community College Volume 20, Issue 7 Ann Arbor, Michigan VOICECommentary Can you hear me now? For a cure – or for a profit? College puts landlines both locally by staff lock classrooms by exiting them and faculty fob keys and accessing the electronic locks in classrooms, cell and remotely by outside of the rooms. service on hold campus security. Installing landline telephones Those rooms inside of each classroom is also in- By ERIC GARANT lacking electronic tended as a security measure. In the Staff Writer locks will receive event of an emergency, teachers or them, and all rooms students can use these phones to Coming in the midst of an extreme- will be modified so reach campus security or 911 di- ly violent nine-day period in the area as to be lockable rectly. Placing them inside of the that began with the fatal shooting from the inside. rooms allows them to be accessible of an Eastern Michigan University “This is some- even in an emergency where rooms football player on Oct. 18, Washtenaw thing I’ve encour- become locked. Community College’s recent decision aged for a while,” According to Director of to beef up its security seemed espe- Director of Campus Telecommunications Patrick cially timely. Safety and Security Hughes, about 27 phones have

Four days after the shooting, the ILLUSTRATION BY ERIK MORRIS THE WASHTENAW VOICE Jacques Desrosiers already been installed. The proj- college’s Board of Trustees unani- said. “We’re con- ect, which will cost an estimated By DANIEL McALINDON mously approved a project that will According to Associate Vice stantly looking at ways to improve.” $150,000, is planned to be complet- Voice Correspondent place landline telephones inside each President of Facilities Development This would allow instructors to ed by Jan. 13. classroom, as well as updating each and Operations Damon Flowers, 73 of more easily lock their classrooms October has come and passed, and room to electronic locks and making the school’s classrooms currently lack down in the event of a campus emer- LANDLINES with it, Breast Cancer Awareness those locks more flexible. electronic locks that can be controlled gency. Currently, instructors can only CONTINUED A2 Month has wound to a close. NFL teams and awareness groups can pack up their pink gear for another year, and begin counting their donation Lawmakers dollars. Our society has long celebrated the want to fight against breast cancer and the on- The Jam Fam going search for a cure; it’s hard to go a day in October without encounter- keep grads ing a seemingly infinite supply of pink merchandise and advertising. Indeed, the color has become the in Michigan calling card of research and awareness groups throughout the country. Most By JON PRICE of us embrace the movement in the Voice Correspondent hope that our collective efforts will one day uncover a cure, a definitive According to a recent study by answer to a disease that has claimed the National Center for Education the lives of so many beloved women Statistics, Michigan ranked among – and men. the top 10 states in the country for But what if our collective efforts number of degrees conferred by its and the funding they produce were colleges and universities. falling into the wrong hands – hands More than 112,000 graduates that put those dollars into their own completed their degrees in the pockets – rather than into research 2009-2010 academic year. That for a cure? would be something to celebrate – if Who would take advantage of such more of them a noble movement? Some shifty con found careers working from in Michigan. the shadows, tricking the chari- In recent table masses into giving away their years, an esti- hard-earned dollars? No, they’re hid- mated 60 per- ing in plain sight, starting with one of cent of those the most profitable business empires who gradu- in the world, the National Football FILE PHOTO THE WASHTENAW VOICE ate from League. Michigan’s Mazy Sadaghiani, 21, playing a drum compilation during last November’s talent show. The NFL raises millions annually State Rep. Jon post-second- from selling pink gear and memorabil- Switalski (D-War- ren) is a sponsor ary institu- ia to loyal fans and donates the profits of the bill tions, pack up Siblings find WCC in the talent show. Roya plays the electric guitar. to the American Cancer Society. The their belong- “He’s really opened up and come You would never guess it upon NFL’s efforts have been congratulated ings and hit ‘family’ in talent show out of his shell,” Barsch said. meeting her for the first time, as by fans and cancer foundations alike, the highway after the cap-and- This change is trickling into other she is as calm and soft-spoken as but questions have surfaced lately re- gown ceremony is over. They seek By NATALIE WRIGHT areas of his life, too, said Sadaghiani’s her older brother, but her favorite garding the league’s integrity. employment in more promising Managing Editor dad, Nader. Though Mazy remains band is Metallica. Just how many of those dollars economic conditions. diligent and focused in his school- Brianna Henderson,23, a child- spent end up in the research lab, where Now Michigan lawmakers are The drumstick reeled through work, the talent show has helped him care professional major and a mem- considering legislation to stem the the air and clattered on the Towsley to “loosen up” in adapting to changes ber of the Student Activities staff BREAST CANCER so-called “brain drain.” Auditorium stage. and relax a little, Nader said. who helps run the show, said that CONTINUED A5 Proposed legislature in Mazy Sadaghiani was nervous be- A lot of credit for the change in Roya, 18, is one of her favorite per- Michigan would help combat the fore this, his first public performance, Mazy’s demeanor is owed to the sup- formers – purely for the juxtaposi- migration of graduates leaving the but now that he was on stage, he knew port of the staff at Student Activities, tion of the hard-rocking Metallica Caption Contest state by incentivizing them with he had to keep going, so he finished his Nader and Mazy said. songs, which she plays excellent- Winners tax credits to pay back debt from drum rendition with one hand. “They are really the unsung heroes ly, with Roya’s calm demeanor on student loans. That moment at the 2011 of WCC,” Nader said. stage. See Page A4 for the results of our While WCC President Rose Washtenaw Community College tal- When Mazy came to Barsch his “It’s funny because they’re both “Government Shutdown” contest and Bellanca supports the proposed in- ent show changed Sadaghiani, a no- first year at WCC and wanted to be so timid, but when they get on stage find out what our next contest is! centives, she is quick to point out torious planner. He learned to how in the show he found out auditions they just have amazing stage pres- that Washtenaw graduates don’t to go with the flow, he said. had already ended, but she was quick ence and they really rock,” Barsch necessarily adhere to this trend This year’s talent show on Nov. 15 to welcome him into the show anyway, said of the siblings. of heading for the border after will mark Sadaghiani’s third year as a Mazy said. Because of medical problems at graduation. part of the show. Mazy and his family found so much a young age, both of the Sadaghianis “First of all, I think this is a very Before the 2011 show, when joy in the talent show and the people were homeschooled by their par- promising bill because it is a good Rachel Barsch, the events coordina- who surrounded them there, that the ents in Canton until high school way to retain talent in Michigan tor for Student Activities, first met next year when his sister, Roya, started graduation. by giving them a tax break on their Sadaghiani, a 21-year-old engineer- at WCC, she knew that she wanted to Other performers they met at tuition,” Bellanca told The Voice, ing student in his first semester at be a part of it. the talent show and the Student adding that she is optimistic that WCC, he stared at his toes and was Everyone already knew her name Activities staff have helped them the bill will help to keep graduates so soft-spoken she could barely hear because she had been around the show adapt to life at public school. him, she said. and rehearsals supporting Mazy and RETAINING GRADS But she saw a transformation hap- helping him set up and tear down his SADAGHIANIS CONTINUED A2 pen in him through his participation drums. 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LANDLINES FROM A1 RETAINING GRADS FROM A1 policy. The transportation in Michigan is totally outdated. We’re When asked if he thought these in state. not looking at investing in pub- WCC’s Got Talent measures were adequate, Flowers said, She also contends that the post- lic transportation. We (as a state) “It’s all relative. Compared to what we secondary institutions can do their discriminate against LGBT folks. have now…yes.” part better by forming internships We’re denying people the oppor- What: The annual fall semester The implementation of this project, and ties with employers that would tunity to get married. We need to Talent Show proposed by Chief Information Officer keep local talent in the community. be a much more welcoming place.” Amin Ladha and recommended to the “Most of our graduates do stay in Switalski, along with a hand- When: Nov. 15, 6-9 p.m. Board by President Rose Bellanca, Michigan,” Bellanca said. “We de- ful of other state-lawmakers, at- would seem to push a Distributed velop our programs to support the tached his name to the proposed Where: Towsley Auditorium Antenna System to the back burner. way the state or the county is go- legislature. A DAS is a cellular network infra- ing. We encourage kids to go into “There is no magic bullet,” he Cost: Free structure that receives and transmits programs where they can get jobs”. said. But that hasn’t stopped him radio signals. The installation of such Bellanca said that WCC is a from trying. He believes that places For more information: a system was discussed earlier in the great example of the way colleges like Grand Rapids and Midtown Contact Rachel Barsch at 734- year as a possible response to the can work with the communities in in Detroit will draw a younger 973-3691 or rbarsch@wccnet. poor cell-phone reception on cam- the state to retain talent. demographic. edu pus that could also become a public “We work very closely with Theoretically, the bill would safety problem. CEOs of companies by specifical- help steer students into careers But with a price tag estimated at ly designing programs that meet based in Michigan, however the more than $1 million, the project was employers’ needs,” said Bellanca, decision to stay is based solely on passed over. citing the surgical-technician the graduates themselves. “We’ll look at it again next year. program, which was specifically Like second year student, Zack the caring atmosphere and the kind We just hope the cost goes down as designed by the college to meet Whitmer, 21, who is on a waiting culture of the group remains the same. they become more and more popular,” demands from local healthcare list for the radiology program. “They are wonderful people – so Hughes said. administrators. Whitmer said after graduation he caring, so kind – they aren’t just an “The question from any public in- Though Ann Arbor may be an plans on staying in Michigan, be- office we go to. They treat us like fam- stitution is…you have to measure the attractive homestead for recent cause it’s where his friends and ily, and we consider them like family,” FILE PHOTO THE WASHTENAW VOICE cost-benefit,” Flowers said. “I’m not graduates, other parts of the state family are. Mazy said. sure that it’s going to make you any don’t seem to be fairing as well in “I honestly feel like this is my Roya Sadaghiani,18, calmly strums Metal- And family means everything to safer.” the battle, losing more than half home,” he said. “I really don’t feel lica at last November’s talent show. the Sadaghianis, who say they don’t Flowers also mentioned that the of their graduates to more livable comfortable moving away and have a “typical” relationship with their school will be installing four or five ad- downtown districts, often located starting over, without friends and parents. ditional emergency phones around the out of state. support.” “The four of us, we’re friends,” said perimeter of the campus during the “This is a problem that Michigan Not all WCC students plan on SADAGHIANIS FROM A1 Roya. “That’s hard to believe for some spring. These phones will be similar has been facing for a long time,” staying in Michigan. First-year stu- people, but our parents really are our to the three cellular-type emergency said State Rep. Jon Switalski, dent Scott Dupree says he’d pre- It’s very meaningful to be able to best friends.” phones currently on campus. Total D-Warren. “There is not one sin- fer to stay. But he acknowledges walk through campus and have their Without the support of their par- costs for these phones will be about gle piece of legislation that is go- it’s a decision that might be made talent show friends shout out to them, ents, Mazy and Roya would never be $50,000. ing to keep people in Michigan. for him. said Mazy. able to accomplish the things that they “I’ll say we’re doing everything we People are looking for vibrant ur- “It all depends,” he said. “I’m Once, he said, Henderson saw do, they said. can do that’s reasonable to provide a ban cores where they can rely on looking to go into the health field, him waiting in line at Subway in the They come to all of the auditions, safer environment for students and public transportation. science. It’s just a matter of where Student Center while she was running all of the rehearsals, Mazy said, and staff,” Flowers said. “We need to look at economic I can find a job.” an event across the building. Through are really a part of the talent show the megaphone she held, she said, “hey community, too. everyone, see that guy in the Subway “If we’re playing on stage, they’re The Washtenaw Voice is always line, he’s the best drummer at WCC.” there,” Roya said. looking for talented people to con- WCC President Rose B. Bellanca, The Sadaghianis are excitedly pre- tribute to your newspaper. who is always a judge at the talent paring for this year’s talent show. They We are looking for: show, has also recognized Mazy in will both be playing a compilation of Illustrators passing, he said proudly, and ad- some of their favorite songs. Cartoonists dressed him by name. When asked if her performance will Photographers “Being involved in the talent show, include some Metallica, Roya smirked Videographers it’s like being a part of this big com- and said, “I have to keep it a surprise, Reporters munity,” he said. so that you’ll come to see.” Mazy has seen a lot of turnover at But what anyone in the audience the Student Activities office. Other that night can count on, said Barsch, Visit the newsroom in TI106 for more details. than the core members, most of the is that these two will put on one heck staff changes every year, he said, but of a show.

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“(We want to) support everyone to even the students realize,” Benyo said. By MARIA RIGOU complete whatever they want to do,” “Commit to Complete is just one of SNIPS Editor said Deanna Benyo, 48, of Ypsilanti the resources that WCC has to offer.” Township and president of Phi Theta The United States is now ranked Every single person at Washtenaw Kappa at WCC. “Every single person 16th among the industrialized coun- Community College wants students to that attends a class at WCC is invited tries in the percentage of citizens hold- Test Anxiety Workshop succeed – and now it’s a pledge made to participate.” ing higher education credentials. The Counseling and Career Planning in writing. Students at WCC are invited to par- Additionally, students who com- Department is offering a Test Anxiety That is why the board of trustees, ticipate in the “Commit to Complete” plete their degrees or certificates will Workshop on Wednesday, Nov. 6, in LA together with Phi Theta Kappa Honor mass pledge signing to show that they earn an average of $500,000 more over 138 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Society signed a pledge to commit to will complete their associate degrees the course of their careers than their The workshop will help students to help students complete their classes, or certificates before leaving commu- peers who did not complete a degree, recognize causes and symptoms of anxi- certificates or degrees. nity college for a transfer or to enter and individuals with credentials are ety, learn about counseling resources The “Commit to Complete” ini- the job market. less likely to become unemployed and simple techniques to better man- tiative was born in 2010 through The Administrators, faculty and staff than their co-workers who did not age test anxiety. White House when leaders of six na- have also been asked to sign the pledge, earn credentials. For more information, call 734-677- tional organizations representing the committing themselves to do whatev- “We want to reach out to those 5102. Walk-ins are welcome, and snacks country’s 1,200 community colleges er they can to facilitate the completion students (who might not complete will be provided. signed a pledge to increase student- of student credentials. college),” Benyo said. “(But) we want Shooting death in Ypsi completion rates by 50 percent over “WCC is a great institution that has everyone to be successful and com- Extended Hours Edward Gwinner, 29, was shot the next decade. more than the community realizes, or plete what they do.” The following college services will be to death in a neighborhood south of offering extended hours to better serve Michigan Avenue early Friday morning, students: Admissions, Advising, the ca- according to Ypsilanti police. shier’s office, Student Records, Financial This follows a string of violent inci- Aid and Registration. dents in the area, many occurring on or $75k raised, ‘Mad Men’ style The new hours: Monday-Thursday near the Eastern Michigan University from 8 a.m.-7 p.m. and Friday from 8 campus, including the fatal shooting of a.m.-5 p.m. Student Connection will also football player Demarius Reed on Oct. 18. offer Saturday services from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. CAMPUS EVENTS TODAY for the first time. The Performing Arts Deparment is sponsoring the event which will pro- duced by The Comic Opera Guild. Admission is free to WCC students 2 with college ID.

WEDNESDAY NOV. 13 Winter registration begins for cur- MONDAY NOV. 4 rent and readmitted students. All day. Resume Development Workshop LinkedIn Workshop will be held in will be held in ML 120 11 a.m.-12:30 ML 124 from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and p.m. and will help participants craft a will give an introduction to creating a quality resume. LinkedIn profile. NATALIE WRIGHT THE WASHTENAW VOICE Friends of Bill AA Meeting will Two ‘mad’ attendees at the Washtenaw Literacy fundraiser gala bid on a wine basket during the silent auction TUESDAY NOV. 5 be held in LA 268 from noon-1 p.m. in Commit To Complete Event, spon- LA 268. By MARIA RIGOU sored by Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Editor “Their mission is very similar to see the world through different eyes. taking place in the SC Community Room THURSDAY NOV. 14 what we do,” said Dr. Rose B. Bellanca, We only have 2,000 clients each year, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., gives students the Low Carbon Diet Workshop, Part Washtenaw County’s oldest litera- president of WCC. “They save lives and that is only about 10 percent of chance to sign a pledge to complete an 2 will be led by WCC Instructor Dale Petty cy council raised $75,000 in its annual through education and that is what the demand.” associate’s degree or a certificate before in the TI 151 from noon-2 p.m. gala benefit. With a twist. we do. Willie Simmons, a Washtenaw they leave WCC. Winter registration begins for The event that took place mid- “Most of their (learners) end up Literacy success story, explained that new students. All day. October aims at raising funds for coming to WCC, and they are very before the program he got lost in the WEDNESDAY NOV. 6 Washtenaw Literacy’s annual bud- successful,” she said. “They are the system. Public Benefits Advocacy Project NOV. 11-15 get. More than 275 people attended first ones there, the county couldn’t “I’ve seen changes in my life,” will offer help related to applying for International Week Celebration, the thematic event at Washtenaw do without them.” Simmons said. “I couldn’t read good medical assistance, food assistance, and hosted by WCC, will offer a range of Community College’s Morris The event featured a silent auction enough, (and) I still have more to go. other public benefits. Assistance and free activities ranging from film view- Lawrence building. that featured items donated by com- My uncle said to me to never give up, guidance will be offered on the first floor ings to dance performances, all with an Amy Goodman, executive direc- panies and individuals from the com- so I never gave up.” of the SC from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. international focus. For more informa- tor of Washtenaw Literacy, said that munity, as well as a live auction that Monetary donations to Washtenaw Job Search Workshop, taking tion, contact Student Development and attendance this year has been signifi- included African safaris and American Literacy go directly into funding adult place in ML 120 from 11 a.m.-12:30 Activities at 734-973-3500 cantly higher than in previous years, Airlines frequent flyer miles, among literacy programs. A donation of p.m., provides information and assis- which is a great thing for the organi- other items. $2,000 helps a literacy group for three tance to help students snag a job that TUESDAY NOV. 12 zation because it is seeing more and Washtenaw Literacy’s anticipated months, $1,000 helps a GED group of fits them. Healthy Living Series lunch and more reach within the community. budget for this year is $475,000. This six months, and even an amount like Friends of Bill AA Meeting will discussion will be held in LA 254 from Washtenaw Literacy’s mission is to pays for literacy programs for more $100 can help one learner get study take place in LA 268 from noon-1 pm. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free lunch for the provide free instruction to adults in than 2,000 learners each year. materials for the GED. and will offer students support with the first 30 to RSVP. To RSVP, call SRWC at the county by working with a trained “There are 27,000 adults who don’t “It takes funding,” Goodman said, recovery process. 734-677-5105, or visit SC 287. network of volunteer tutors and cus- read well enough,” said Goodman in adding that “the generosity of donors tomizing programs to the needs of the gala’s opening speech. “Your sup- is incredible.” THURSDAY NOV. 7 COLLEGE VISITATIONS adults. More than 20,000 learners port here tonight in this room is so To learn more about Washtenaw Energy Solutions for a Northwood University: Nov. 4, 7, have been part of the program since important to us. I am so grateful. Literacy’s program, visit washtenawl- Sustainable World keynote event and 11, 14 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. its founding in 1971. “Washtenaw Literacy allows us to iteracy.org panel discussion will be held at Towsley Walsh College: Nov. 11 from 11 Auditorium in the Morris Lawrence build- a.m.-2 p.m. ing at 6 p.m. University of Michigan-Flint: Nov. Low Carbon Diet Workshop, Part 12 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. INP certificate hits faster track next fall 1 will be led by WCC Instructor Dale Oakland University: Nov. 12 from Petty in the 10 a.m.-2 p.m. By MARIA RIGOU SC Community Room from noon- Concordia University: Nov. 5, 14 Editor program. “Students that are in the all students currently enrolled in the 2 p.m. from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. program now will be able to progress certificate to finish their classes and Spring Arbor University, Metro- The Internet Professional certifi- in the new structure.” graduate. FRIDAY NOV. 8 Detroit: Nov. 5 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. cate will change next fall, giving stu- Faculty members in the Internet “Next semester we will have a guide Interview Skills Workshop will Lawrence Technical University: dents an opportunity to finish their Professional program identify this for students that will help the current be held in ML 120 from 11 a.m.-12:30 Nov. 5 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. studies faster. change as beneficial to students be- ones know what to take,” Withrow p.m. and will teach students the “ins The Art Institutes of Michigan The change to the curriculum will cause they will be able to go through said. “(We will not have) first-level and outs” of the job interview. Visitation: Nov. 5 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. decrease the existing amount of class- the program faster, ideally finishing classes in the winter so that students Madonna University: Nov. 5, 6 es, as it will focus on changing some in two semesters. don’t start on a path that will change.” SATURDAY NOV. 9 from 1 p.m.-4 p.m. three-credit classes to four-credit “Right now, it takes them longer (to Students who might be affected by Floradora Girls will present the Albion College: Nov. 5 from 1 classes. finish the certificate),” Withrow said. this change should contact the INP 1899 musical at 2 p.m. and at 8 p.m. p.m.-4 p.m. “It is a big change, mostly struc- “There are more classes, and there is full-time faculty to discuss future and it will be performed and recorded tural,” said Jason Withrow, faculty more of a chain involved.” classes and which path to take in or- member of the Internet Professional The INP faculty is encouraging der to graduate. SECURITY NOTES GED Student From redacted incident reports Larceny provided by Campus Safety and A student placed her purse on a Graduates Security, and interviews with table in the Student Center, looked away Director Jacques Desrosiers. momentarily, and her purse vanished. Alyah Tooson-Boone, 18, Her cell phone, credit card and cash Washtenaw Community College Hit and Run were among valuables stored in the Adult Transitions — GED Plus pro- A student reported a hit and run on purse on Oct. 23 around noon. M. M. DONALDSON WASHTENAW VOICE gram graduate, with son, Carter, 1. a car while it was parked on the first Graduation ceremony for WCC Adult floor of the parking structure on Oct. 22. Vandalism Transitions-GED Plus Program was Damage appeared on the car’s rear A vandal keyed an inappropriate held at the Morris Lawrence build- bumper and it looked as if there was word on a car parked in Lot 7 on Oct. ing Oct. 24. Tooson-Boone plans to red paint from the vehicle that struck 29, according to CSS. The incident took continue her education and attend it. Campus Security turned the case place between 9:50 a.m.-12:45 p.m. WCC this winter. over to the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Department. A4 November 4, 2013 Voices The Washtenaw Voice EDITORIAL Kind of a big deal We don’t do this for the awards. We do it because we like the truth, and we want others to know the truth, too. It is so easy to say that we write because we like the fame. We enjoy peo- ple stopping us around campus and telling us what a great job we are doing, or that what is happening somewhere is terrible. Maybe some do, but we are almost certain that the majority of those who toil in chase of the news don’t do it for the “15 minutes of fame.” It wouldn’t be worth it. Journalism is not a science; journalism is an art. It is an art that can be developed in many different directions, but can still be appreciated from all angles. The Washtenaw Voice was awarded the National Pacemaker Newspaper Award, a widely recognized college media award that has been presented to the best of the best in college journalism since 1927 by the Associated Collegiate Press. It is widely described as the Pulitzer Prize for college journalists. The Pacemaker finalists and winners are selected based on the coverage and content, quality of writing and reporting, leadership on the opinion page, evidence of in-depth reporting, design, photography, art and graphics. A student-run newspaper from a community college in Michigan be- came a finalist. And then it won. It truly can’t get better than that. It is the epitome of journalism. Of good journalism. By VOICE STAFF It is fashionable to suggest these days that journalism is dying. Newspapers its Pacemaker last week at the nation- the crowning moment of his 35 years are shutting down or growing smaller, replaced by online media. Well-trained The Washtenaw Voice is wearing al college media conference in New in the newspaper business. journalists per se do not exist anymore, now they are being replaced by citi- new flair. Orleans. “I’ve had the honor of covering zens with a smartphone and an Internet connection. Everyone has an opin- On the flag, our nameplate on Page Newspapers were judged and win- some amazing people and events, ion, and they think that because they have a blog, they are entitled to voice it. One above the fold, you’ll find the fol- ners selected by the staff of the Miami from the White House to Red Square, But guess what? Serious journalism practiced by well-trained reporters lowing: A National Pacemaker Award Herald. from the Olympics to the Rose Bowl to and editors is not dying. It is shifting into an unknown form that it is still de- Newspaper. “I am incredibly honored to be ringside at Las Vegas,” Gave said. “But veloping. Newspapers like The Ann Arbor News are long gone, transformed Those words reflect the highest part of a newspaper that is getting nothing compares with the privilege of from a daily newspaper to a couple-times-a-week newspaper (that needs honor in college journalism. The rewarded with this amazing award,” working alongside our student-jour- the print advertising revenue) and a website. And that is OK. Pacemaker, awarded to the best news- said Maria Rigou, editor of The Voice. nalists here at Washtenaw, and I will It is OK because there are still people who are making news, and people papers in the land since 1927, is fre- “It is also good to know that we are be forever grateful to them for taking who are willing to chase down and tell those stories, to spread the news. quently described as the Pulitzer Prize getting rewarded for our hard work.” me along with them to the summit of Journalism will never die. It will never disappear. It is sometimes over- for college papers. The Voice received Voice adviser Keith Gave called it collegiate journalism.” whelming to think that we are reporting on what is going on around cam- pus, but then there are gazillions of stories out there that have the potential to be news. How much of climate change do we know? How much fracking do we cover? Unless it is local, you probably won’t read it in The Voice. But you We’re not paying for grades, can read it elsewhere, because there are still journalists out there finding news and telling stories, and that will always be. We understand that just because we are journalists doesn’t mean that we’re paying for an education we are the “voice of God,” that we can say anything and it is the rule. But what we learn in our journalism classrooms, and how we practice our craft that someone who falls behind can – become a quid pro quo between stu- in the newsroom, does provide us some credibility. seek personal help. It is ridiculous dent and teacher. If the instructor And how do we know this? Because we are a national Pacemaker Award to hold the entire class back to teach grades generously, they receive good newspaper, and this means that we have earned our credibility. to the lowest common denominator. marks themselves. This could lead to All of that on which we were judged means that we are doing something Also, it is nearly impossible not to a further discussion about how our well and right. get up and walk out of class when an- grading system is inherently flawed, While we are honored by this award, we remained awed by the respon- other instructor spends half of our but that is for another column. sibility and commitment we pledge to our readers that our pursuit of the precious, expensive, in-class time The bottom line is this: as students, truth – or the best available version of the truth we can find – will not waver. NATALIE WRIGHT cracking jokes just because they en- what should matter to us is the edu- joy the reward of the laugh. Especially cation we’re receiving, not just the One of the most exasperating when the jokes are humorless and base. grade. If you care about your edu- things for me while trying to make We have been told countless times cation, fill out your SOQs critically. Corrections deadlines and nail down interviews that we are getting an excellent ed- Write comments. Detailed comments. with sources, is wasting twelve hours ucation at Washtenaw Community Instructors and deans really do look In our Oct. 21 issue: two photos on B7 and B8 were credited incorrectly. a week in classes that aren’t teaching College – as good as the major at these surveys and take them into The name should have been Jeff Westover. me anything. Universities around here – for less account when developing curriculum As a student, I am paying my in- money. We’ve heard that many of our and in the hiring process. structors for their time – time that instructors are also teaching at those There is no reason to reward a sub- I expect them to use for my benefit. universities, or are professionals in standard instructor with full marks A NATIONAL PACEMAKER AWARD NEWSPAPER I understand that it must be diffi- the field they are teaching. just because they gave you an A. We THE cult to spread time between a class of We are set up to believe that we need to hold them accountable, so that twenty students and ensure that they are getting more than we’re paying this school can be populated with the are all getting what they paid for, but for. But, other than a few stand-out best and brightest, as we’ve been told The student publication of Washtenaw Community College Ann Arbor, Michigan that is their job. classes, I’m not seeing it. it is. 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Tea Potty politics EDITOR STAFF WRITERS - Braden King Maria Rigou David Fitch 4. A Game of Thrones? [email protected] Eric Garant Alaina O’Connor - Matt Durr MANAGING EDITOR Staff favorites and win- DEPUTY DESIGN EDITOR Natalie Wright ners of a Voice T-Shirt: [email protected] George O’Donovan [email protected] 3. Following the shutdown of PHOTO EDITOR Kelly Bracha CORRESPONDENTS the federal government, lo- [email protected] Robert Conradi cal taxpayers decide to re- M. M. Donaldson ONLINE EDITOR place members of Congress Daniel McAlindon Christina Fleming Cashmere Morley with something more useful. So you think you can park? [email protected] Matt Kline – Hafsa Tout. ADVERTISING MANAGER Jon Price 2. Here we see a bunch of crap, Becky Alliston Eric Wade and in front of it, a row of Parking may be an art, but it’s not that hard. Get between the lines – that’s [email protected] ADVISER port-o-potties. – Joseph about it. Keith Gave Dahl And no, driving a very expensive, and/or very large vehicle is not an excuse [email protected] 1. Ah, it looks like they are de- for horrendous alignment. livering the pods from which Send your best photos of the worst parking offenders on campus by Nov. 12 to the next congress will hatch! [email protected]. We will publish the best photo in the Nov. 18 - Stuart Blacklaw issue. If we publish your photo, you’ll get a Washtenaw Voice T-shirt. But watch out. Your bad parking job might just end up in print. The Washtenaw Voice News November 4, 2013 A5 When things pile up don’t let anxiety keep you down

assignments began to pile up around I couldn’t. this time each semester. I’d become So I dodged. I avoided class. I avoid- aware of my academic mediocrity, and ed my parents. I was afraid to check my it was anything but enlightening. The email. I isolated myself and contin- stresses of school and life weighed on ued a downward spiral into oblivion. my mind, and I tried hard to escape Everything I worked so hard to ac- from them. complish was becoming unglued be- I was tired. The sky was constantly cause I didn’t know how to deal with grey and the shorter days of the winter my anxiety. months were depressing. I enjoyed my I’ve spoken to many people since MATT KLINE time outside of the classroom, so much then who have had similar struggles so that I began to miss classes for asi- with anxiety. Some of their stories I never had a hard time with school, nine reasons. If I slept in and was go- were similar to mine; smart kids with in the traditional sense. Math and sci- ing to be 10 minutes late, why bother too much pressure to perform. Others ence have always come naturally to me, going at all? A few times, I made it all had financial problems and avoided and most other subjects followed suit. the way to the classroom door, before dealing with the issue until they found I consider myself a bit of a perfec- turning around and going home. themselves in considerable debt. tionist, but in my case it has always I didn’t understand it at the time, If you avoid your problems, they been more of a burden than a gift. I’m but I had a severe case of anxiety. will snowball out of control. If you iso- often overly critical of my work, and it When things were going smoothly, late yourself, you will never get help. slows me down significantly. I did great. But when I started making The only way to conquer anxiety is to My self-criticism has plagued small mistakes, like my unfinished realize that you are in the process of me throughout college. I have writ- essay, I was embarrassed and afraid learning. We all make mistakes, and no ten long essays nearly to completion, to see my professor. I knew that my one expects you to be perfect. but stopped just short of finishing be- actions were irrational, and I had no If you feel stuck, whether because cause it just wasn’t perfect. Sometimes way to explain them. of school or life, reach out for help. I simply wouldn’t start an assignment Worse yet, I’m pretty smart, and Open up to your friends or loved ones. because I couldn’t envision the final people expected me to do well. How Speak with your professors. They want product in my mind. I had to conquer could I explain getting into Michigan you to succeed, and will likely go out a mountain mentally before I could Engineering, but failing a blow off class of their way to help you do so.

even begin. about social media? I didn’t expect Sometimes in life, you need to ILLUSTRATION BY BEN THOMPSON THE WASHTENAW VOICE Late essays and missed anyone to understand, because even share the weight of the world…

BREAST CANCER FROM A1 organization that claims to be “for less than a quarter of its accepted do- the dangers of breast cancer, or is it a Komen would later concede to “err on the cure,” shouldn’t more than 11.25 nations towards actually finding a cure. celebrated promotion of the Komen the side of caution” and reformulate medical professionals work tirelessly percent of the dollars being generated Consider the 11.3 percent put to- organization itself masquerading as the product, but refused to pull the towards a cure? The numbers may end up working towards a cure? wards administrative costs, a figure an informational outlet? initial formula from shelves. surprise you. Maybe these figures don’t come that reflects the $684,000 that former In a society where a multitude Consider this: not all that glitters The NFL “takes a 25 percent roy- as a surprise; after all, the NFL is a CEO Nancy Brinker made in that fis- of organizations work towards pro- is gold, and not all that’s pink is noble. alty from the wholesale price (1/2 re- for-profit organization whose primary cal year. Ken Berger, president and moting awareness and the availability As we look back on October and tail), donates 90 percent of royalty to goal is to generate revenue. We might CEO of watchdog organization Charity of information is at an all time high, pat our collective backs for what we American Cancer Society,” according expect better from a non-profit or- Navigator, criticized the pay package consider whether or not those prof- accomplished as a society to push for to a report by ESPN. So, for every hun- ganization like the Susan G. Komen as being “way outside the norm,” or its would be better dedicated towards a cure, understand that not everyone dred dollars spent on pink merchan- foundation – the soft-pink juggernaut “about a quarter of a million dollars actual medical research. who claims a noble cause has noble dise, the NFL sets aside $12.50 and that accrues millions of donator dol- more than what we see for charities Consider the hypocrisy of Komen’s intentions. allots $11.25 of that money to the ACS. lars every year – but you might be of this size.” Komen argued that the former partnership with KFC that As an activist, a donator or even as Where does the rest of that money equally surprised to find that some figure “reflects the comprehensive sold pink buckets of the franchises a verbal supporter, you have a respon- end up? The remaining 37.5 percent of of Komen’s numbers and practices and global nature of [their] work,” but fatty food “for a cure,” seemingly ig- sibility to be knowledgeable about the wholesale price is directed to the come off as equally unscrupulous. Brinker would eventually step down. noring the fact that obesity is a con- where you send your money and what company that produces the merchan- Have a look at a breakdown of Supporters might also consider tributing factor in contracting cancer. exactly you’re promoting. dise. And the 50 percent that makes Komen’s expenses from their 2010- the nearly 40 percent put towards Even though the promotion raised Understand that I don’t denounce up the rest of the retail cost? It lands 2011 annual report, which is available Komen’s “public education” programs, millions for the Komen organization, the push for a cure or the diligent men back in the pocket of the seller. Most on the organizations official web page: which Komen argues promote aware- is the erroneous and hypocritical mes- and women raising funds and aware- often, that’s the NFL and its individual 5.6 percent for treatment; 10 percent ness of breast cancer and the impor- sage that it sent to the public worth ness in its name, only the organiza- franchises, who peddle the merchan- for fundraising costs; 11.3 percent to- tance of regular screening and early those dollars? tions that would seek to bolster their dise almost exclusively out of their wards administrative costs; 13 per- detection. Consider the widely publicized million-dollar profit margins and ex- online pro shops. cent for health screening; 20.9 percent Spreading those simple messages controversy over Komen’s own $60 pand their personal brand through ill The league argues that those for research; 39.1 percent for public may be considered worthwhile goals, line of perfume products labeled means and deception. profits are directed towards the ad- education. but it’s worth noting that Komen “Promise Me,” that in its initial pro- Before we paint the town pink, ministrative costs of maintaining its It seems odd that an organization stands to profit from these efforts, duction contained known carcino- maybe we ought to reassess what that awareness programs, but, as ESPN that promotes itself with the label “for which seemingly amount to little more gens. Komen refuted the allegations color and its associated symbols mean, reported, questions remain about a cure” – so much so that in 2010 it than advertising campaigns masked via spokeswoman Leslie Aun, who and demand a little more accountabil- the distribution of the revenue and spent more than $1 million donator as educational programs. Does a typi- claimed that the organization’s ity in their use. who is primarily profiting from those dollars suing Mom and Pop charities cal Komen rally or other fundraising own scientific and health teams had sales. In a campaign hosted by an that mimicked the slogan – forwards event really inform more people about found no link to cancer in the formula. Take Five could have studied more, personally, terrifying knowing that I’m going Voic e B ox and I would have done better, but it’s to owe somebody that much money, OK. I love my business class. I love my but I’m hoping that with school I’m English class. I’m learning a lot in my going to be making enough to where Interviews by Eric Garant Staff Writer classes, and I do enjoy them. it’s not going to be so hindering and Photos by James Saoud Video Editor so scary. WV: What do you think is the In light of the murder of an EMU football player in Ypsilanti and a shoot- hardest adjustment for new col- WV: There have been sev- ing on Main Street in Ann Arbor, “what is your reaction to the recent violence lege students? eral superstorms and natural in the area?” RM: That’s a good one. Um… I don’t disasters in the past decade know. I think, I wasn’t personally fully (Hurricane Sandy, Hurricane Amanda Brezzelle Steve Zarbo prepared going in. You know, going in, Katrina, etc.), what do you think 17, Ypsilanti, biology 21, Ann Arbor. computer science I was like ‘Ok, I did high school. I’m go- is causing all this meteorologi- “My sister goes to Eastern, so “I think that there should be ing to take all these classes.’ You have cal upheaval? we were kind of worried be- increased policed security as Ricky McCallister to take certain classes that aren’t as RM: I am 100 percent saying cause she lives on campus, so well as more investigations, time-consuming. I took three class- that global warming is real and we it affected me that way, but not and they should probably es my first semester and there were are killing our planet. We contrib- me personally.” make it more aware to the at least three or four hours I had to ute to why things are so messed up; public as well.” By ALAINA O’CONNOR dedicate to each class. Prioritizing is things are so off balance from how Staff Writer really hard, especially your first term. much we pollute. Nature is at stake. Daouda Conde Taylor James I think we are to blame for why a 20, Ypsilanti. business 19, Dexter, graphic design Lunchtime in the Student Center WV: How much debt do you ex- lot of this stuff happens. I think a “I don’t know. I just tell people “There’s violence in the area? is a high traffic, bustling place for pect to have after graduation and lot of people try to deny it and not to get guns so they can protect Well, (expletive). My reaction students, faculty and staff to gath- how long do you expect it will take take blame, but that’s why we have themselves. You know, get is I just heard.” er and swap stories of the day. So, to pay it off? so many issues – people who aren’t guns. Yea.” when we found Ricky McCallister, RM: I had to get a loan, and I only willing to take the blame and take a 19-year-old aspiring actress from have a certain amount and I plan responsibility for it. Canton studying business, hanging on using all of that to take as many with her friends at a lunch table near classes as I can, so I’ll probably have WV: Ok, time for a fun pop Vincent Hayes Alana Arcenal The Spot, we knew we had to ask at least $15,000 to $20,000 when culture question: what are your 18, Ann Arbor, undecided. 21, Canton, supply chain management her some tough questions….with a I’m done. I want to transfer for act- thoughts on Kim Kardashian’s “Well, I’m in Ann Arbor, so I “I personally live right off little Kardashian thrown in for good ing, not business, I’m going to take engagement to Kanye West? mean the shooting at the bar (Eastern’s) campus, and I don’t measure. acting classes next semester. I want RM: I think Kanye’s a jerk, but at Rush Street on Main Street think it’s, I mean I feel worried to go to California’s Academy of their baby is cute, and I hope they …I mean drunken stupid- just parking my car and walk- The Washtenaw Voice: How Arts University, that school is very live happily ever after. I love Kim ness happens. I guess there’s ing into my apartment build- did you do on your midterms? expensive. Kardashian. I’m a Kardashian fan. something to be said if the ing. I don’t feel like that…if How do you feel about your class- I want to be an actress, so I’ll be I watch “Keeping Up With the wrong person is antagonized, results like that you want students to go to Eastern, that’s not es so far? paying that off as soon as my first mov- Kardashians,” and I follow them can happen, which is unfortunate, but is the a very good thing So I think they need to step Ricky McCallister: My mid- ie hits. But, realistically, if that doesn’t on Twitter and Instagram, I’m to- consequence of reality. “ up.” terms…I actually haven’t had all happen then I’ll probably be paying it tally excited about that. The ring my midterms. I only had an English off for the next 10-plus years depend- could have been bigger, as rich as Jason Olsson midterm and it was OK. I think I ing on where I end up working. It’s Kanye is, it could have been bigger. Hannah Degutis 26, Ann Arbor, computer science 20, Ann Arbor, marine biology “I just think it’s crazy because “Umm, I got a knife. I really I almost moved there a few don’t know what else to say years ago… I just think it’s cra- about it, Ypsi, because I live zy. I don’t know what’s going over there. It’s kind of, it’s kind on over there… It’s messed up. of scary. Just have a pit bull, I think that they should at least I guess.” increase police presence over there.” A6 November 4, 2013 News The Washtenaw Voice November is… Native American Heritage Month

M. M. DONALDSON THE WASHTENAW VOICE

The Badlands National Park in South Dakota is considered a sacred site by the Lakota.

First citizens battle evacuate because the Germans were on the other side of the hills. To the alcoholism, drugs and south edge of the Badlands, they now suicide among were told the Japanese were on the their children other side of the hills and they had to evacuate. Then the bombing started. The U.S. By M. M. Donaldson Military used the area for a bombing Staff Writer range for decades. The families were truly displaced after their homes and Prisoner Of War Camp #344 is barns and belongings were destroyed. home to just less than 30,000 peo- Agreements by the government to re- ple. Located in the United States of turn the land after World War II nev- America, the declared population er happened, nor after Korea, then does not include the homeless, those Vietnam… who relocate to, or escape Pine Ridge “There’s a lot of red prejudice here,” Reservation. said Dave Rowland, as he sat with his Several Oglala Lakota residents wife, Ramona American Horse, resi- have unique explanations why they dent of Wounded Knee, and great- are prisoners in a country their ances- granddaughter of Chief American tors ruled before white men declared Horse. She explained how it takes 20 it theirs. Racism and prejudice knit minutes to get to the grocery store in ILLUSTRATION BY ERIK MORRIS THE WASHTENAW VOICE their stories together. Pine Ridge. “I am the mediator in my fami- “If we get a good ride. We have to ly, that is how I got my name,” Inila hitch-hike, we have no car,” she said. Wakan explains why his name means “One time we were walking down gentle spirit. Slight in build and just the road and a big truck drives by us,” over 5-foot tall, he sheds his English said Rowland. “They threw hard balls National Novel Writing Month name, Keith Janis (pronounced like at us and it hit our legs.” As he talks, he Janeese), and projects his huge power- gently smoothes out a patterned navy ful voice, so laden with passion it fills blue fleece blanket, used to display Science student finds the room. Tears run down Wakan’s beaded dream catchers for sale that that wasn’t required by her teachers said Nguyen. “It sounded challeng- face and he harshly wipes them away he and his wife make. freedom in writing and found little value in such a prac- ing. Like something I really needed as he relates how his family and com- Later he noted that they just got tice, but two-years-ago, on a dare from to do, so I did.” munity were destroyed, his voice nev- the blanket. It was his son’s blanket By Alaina O’Connor a friend, she wrote her first novel. Nguyen, who moved to Ann Arbor er wavering. before he died. They are surrounded in Staff Writer Along with friends Katy Morton from Baltimore to get his master’s de- It is the present children of the res- death with the mass grave at Wounded and Brian Nguyen, Bradley partici- gree from U-M, grew-up around art- ervation who are really suffering from Knee as the only reason out-of-town- Georgia Bradley never fancied pated in the annual event know as, ists, writers and performers. This is his this, he laments. ers stop in their neighborhood. herself a novelist. She spent her National Novel Writing Month, or third year participating in the event. “There is no word in the Native lan- Wakan contends that when the high school years nose deep in sci- more affectionately referred to as, “My parents are immigrants, but I guage for children,” said Carol Iron Department of the Interior declared ence books. NaNoWriMo. was never told to be a doctor or lawyer Rope, who is educated as a social work- the Badlands excess land, the National “I would watch the movie ver- Starting Nov. 1, participants will or anything, I was just raised to find er and is a speaker and advocate for Park Service purchased it and created sion of whatever book we were spend the month working on a 50,000- something I loved,” said Nguyen, who Native women. the Badlands National Park. The prop- supposed to read in English class,” word novel and race to the finish to spent his grade-school years perform- “In the boarding schools, the chil- erty is deemed for public use, despite said Bradley. “I don’t think I read complete it by 11:59 p.m. on Nov. 30. ing in community theater and taking dren suffered great pain. They died being considered sacred to the Oglala a single book in high school.” Valuing enthusiasm, determination music lessons. there. They were physically abused, Lakota. Bradley, a 20 year-old self- and a tight deadline, NaNoWriMo is “It’s really important to cater to sexually abused.” The decedents of those displaced proclaimed “science nerd” from for anyone who has ever thought fleet- the arts, no matter what it is – writ- Through assimilation tactics at the families still live in abject poverty and Ann Arbor who focused solely on ingly about writing a novel. ing, acting, dancing, creating – even boarding schools, the children learned use coping skills that rely on alcohol, science and math in high school, “It was one the most intense expe- if you only ever do it for yourself, to be disciplined through abuse and in drugs, violence and suicide. Wakan dreams of becoming a researcher riences of my life, and I realized how there’s something in our collective turn, raised their children abusively. estimates about 10 of the children at a non-profit organization. difficult and rewarding writing can DNA that tells us to create,” Nyugen She teaches parenting skills by rein- who have committed suicide this year “I want to work for the Mayo really be,” Bradley said. said. “That’s how I plan to spend my forcing Native values in which chil- can be directly related back to those Clinic,” Bradley said, her eyes glis- Katy Morton, 21, a biology major life and NaNoWriMo is just one way dren are “Wakahyeja,” or sacred gifts, families. tening at the thought of such a pos- at the University of Michigan, and fel- to do that.” the word the Oglala Lakota use to refer “Math camp for girls is saving them,” sibility. “But, I have a lot of school low science enthusiast, also found the As for Bradley, who plans to trans- to children. said Wakan. Every summer he runs a to finish first.” annual event both challenging and fer to a four-year college next year to It is the “Wakahyeja” who make camp for girls, working them hard all She has clear ambitions, yet liberating. pursue a bachelor’s degree, she hopes Wakan cry. It is a cool September eve- week doing math. At the end, they do this chemistry transfer harbors “I wrote my first novel two years ago to continue writing and some day pub- ning and he heads off to a funeral for a something fun. This year he took the a secret: a definitive passion that with Georgia and Brian,” said Morton. lish one of her novels. child. Another suicide, committed by girls camping at the Badlands National she only shares with her so-called “We really helped each other through “I find the sciences rewarding, “ “secret club.” Bradley is a novelist. the tough moments.” Bradley said. “But, there’s very little “It sounds so cliché when you Brian Nguyen, 24, who works as a creativity in a discipline that’s based say it out loud,” Bradley said laugh- marketing consultant in Ann Arbor in fact, so when I need to travel out- ing at the idea. is the artist in the bunch and is con- side of myself, even for one month out “If someone told me three years stantly looking for an outlet for cre- of the year… it’s a freedom that I can’t ago that I would fall in love with ative expression. get anywhere else.” writing… It just wasn’t possibility.” “I randomly heard about For more information visit: nanow- Bradley never wrote anything NaNoWriMo about four years ago,” rimo.org No-shave November / Movember

The concept is simple: you form By ERIC GARANT a team (or go alone) and grow mous- Student Moustache Contest BEN BROWNING THE WASHTENAW VOICE Staff Writer taches, then advertise pictures of Join the Movember team Pine Ridge Reservation, estimated by the U.S. Census, is home to over 16,000 Native Ameri- yourself through social media or at- and grow a moustache through- cans. The poverty and health disparities are often compared with that of Haiti. Can growing a moustache help tend Movember events. Based on out the month of November, and save a life? With the month of the bushiness or aesthetic appeal of then send us a photo at contest@ children on the reservation as young Park. November becoming “Movember,” your ‘stache, people donate money washtenawvoice.com by Nov. 26. as 7 years old. The attempts and sui- The NPS website lists Sage Creek yes it can. through you or your team’s profile on The winning man (or woman!) and cides for the year so far range any- Campground in the Badlands National Movember is a charity move- Movember.com. moustache might get their picture where from 100-200, depending on Park as a free option for rustic over- ment founded in Australia in 2003 Of funds raised in the U.S., 83.1 in our Dec. 2 issue. who you ask. night camping. He said he approached that encourages people to grow percent go to men’s health pro- He knows why this is happening, a U.S. Park Ranger to verify this. Wakan moustaches to raise awareness grams – 35.5 percent to Livestrong but it starts with his own story. is a small man, unthreatening, yet he for men’s health, and in particu- Foundation managed programs, 20.1 The timbre of Wakan’s words reso- stresses how he asked very politely, lar prostate cancer. percent to Movember Foundation nate with anger as he describes how very humbly, his group of young girls The American Cancer Society managed programs, and 44.4 percent his father, along with other men his next to him. estimates that 238,590 new cases of to Prostate Cancer Foundation man- age were recruited by the U.S. Military, The Park Ranger yelled at him. prostate cancer will be diagnosed aged programs. not with patriotism, but with the Wakan recalled his words: “You peo- in 2013, and that 29,720 men will According to the Centers for promise of receiving U.S. citizenship ple need to get a job. All you do is look die from the disease. Disease Control and Prevention, in- at the end of their service in World War for government handouts.” About one in six men will be cidence of prostate cancer in men de- II. This meant they would be able to Annuity checks are still designated diagnosed with prostate cancer clined by nearly 2 percent per year move back and forth across the reser- with “#344.” during his life, with the majority from 2000 to 2009. With help from vation boundaries. of diagnoses in men over 65, also charities like Movember, the numbers Family stories humanize history, This article is a continuation in a according to the ACS. should continue to trend downward. and Wakan continues with his. With series dedicated in honoring the month Twenty-one countries currently So take a month off from carefully the service men gone, the U.S. govern- of November as Native American participate in Movember, and the grooming your face and help make a ment told families on the north edge Heritage Month. charity had raised $147 million as difference. Moustaches aren’t just for of the Badlands they had 10 days to of November 2012. hipsters anymore. ACCELERATED LEARNING CENTERS You told us. ANN ARBOR DEARBORN FRANKENMUTH JACKSON We listened. COME IN AND LEARN ABOUT PROGRAMS, ADMISSIONS, FINANCIAL AID, AND MORE! Now is the time!

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job, there just didn’t seem to be time healthy snacks is an investment. It is to select healthy snacks. actually cheaper to eat healthy snacks We’ve all been there at one time so irrational cravings are tempered or another, and on rare occasions I and the body is satisfied. And to com- am nostalgic for it. But nostalgia only pound the savings, it is cheaper when remembers the good parts. Becoming we don’t suffer the effects of too much a mother, a spouse to a diabetic and fat, sugar and sodium that junk food succumbing to a middle-aged me- is notoriously packed with. tabolism, I had to get myself clean, Through USDA’s Choose My Plate, nutrition-wise. there is a handy tool called Food-A- Everyone seems to have at least Pedia, which allows two foods to be one weakness when it comes to junk compared, side by side and see the dif- food. Mine is the crunch of chips, but ferences between the choices. Seeing I have been able to replace the crav- how big the difference in fat, sodium Memoirs of a junk- ing with more and more raw veggies. and carbohydrates are between a junk- Fruit is becoming more and more food fix and a healthy snack has been food junkie successful in replacing candy and sat- a huge factor in changing my ways. isfying my sweet tooth. Dried fruit is Slow changes are the best way to cre- now so important to me I don’t leave ate positive and long-lasting changes the house without it. so they become habit. Not only will the Nuts give me the chance for more fat content quit weighing me down, Choosing a snack makes a difference when compared side by side. crunching, and they also give me the but so will the guilt. Source: www.supertracker.usda.gov/foodapedia salt fix I look for. In addition, nuts are filled with good fats and are a good source of protein. M. M. Donaldson is a correspondent Popcorn fits the bill on the days I with The Voice and a journalism stu- have little self-control. I am able to dent at WCC. She has a bachelor’s de- M. M. Donaldson slip a healthy amount of fiber past the gree in Family and Community Services taste buds. Often, popcorn is an over- from Michigan State University, and I admit I was a full-fledged junkie looked healthy snack when it is used has several years experience with nu- when I was in my 20s. Lunches rou- to transport butter and salt. trition issues affecting infants through tinely were candy bars and soda, while Spending a few dollars on junk food older adults. M. M. DONALDSON THE WASHTENAW VOICE potato chips were considered a veggie. doesn’t seem harmful or wasteful, but She can be reached at mmorrisdon- As a full-time student with a part-time in the long run, spending money on [email protected] Junk food does not have to be a bad habit. Alumni dance their way back to WCC

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Kevin Sano, 23, and a 2012 graphic design alumnus from Ann Arbor, rehearses his Michael Jackson impersonation routine before the annual Dance 4 Unity perform

By ALAINA O’CONNOR Staff Writer in the Washtenaw County area. She is one of the founding mem- The performance incorporated bers of Dance 4 Unity, and though she’s Rachel Kriebel loves to dance. She’s original choreography from partici- eight years removed from the college, been training three times a week for a pating dance companies and techni- she still finds herself committed to year under Gayle Martin, a part-time cal skills that students learned in the the program. WCC dance instructor who owns Rare classroom, but what made this year’s “There’s a connection people make Paragon Gem Dance Company. different was that many of the perfor- here,” Sampier said. “They are very “I love the ability to create art and mances came from dancers who par- committed to the department even movement, “ Kriebel said. “It’s one ticipated in the club in previous years. after they’ve left. “ of the most basic forms of human ex- “It’s sort of a retrospective. Not so One of Kriebel’s favorite things pression. “ much in the work, but more in the about the club is that it provides a Kriebel, a fifth-semester dance ma- students coming back to offer their place where any student who is in- jor who plans to transfer to Wayne expertise and energy,” said Noonie terested in dancing can come to learn, State University, is one of several stu- Anderson, a dance instructor at WCC. perform and share in the experience. dents who planned to participate in One such student scheduled to “Because of the way financial aid this year’s Dance 4 Unity club event. participate this year was Christine works, some students are limited in “Dance is something that anybody Sampier, a 29-year-old retail manager the types of classes they can take,” can do. You don’t have to know com- from Ann Arbor, who danced modern Kriebel said. “Dance club provides puters or be good at math. You just and modern jazz at the event. free classes for students who want move.” “I’ve been dancing with Gayle and to learn to dance. We’re definitely a Dance 4 Unity puts on a show each Nooni for 10 years,” said Sampier, a community.” semester. On Friday, the club’s show, former liberal arts major who took all Anderson seconds that sentiment. entitled “It is What it Is,” was held in the dance classes offered at WCC dur- “We like to see ourselves as an ex- KELLY BRACHA THE WASHTENAW VOICE the Towsley Auditorium. The event ing her time as a student. “I’m classi- tended art family,” Anderson added. Sarah Swansey, 25, business major from Ann Arbor, curls her hair in preparation for her dance included club members, alumni and cally trained in cacchetti ballet, but I “With family, people move on, but they performance with the Paragon Gem Company. members of several dance companies dance so many different styles.” don’t necessarily move out of our lives.” The Washtenaw Voice • B Section • November 4, 2013 Litter mates Student and puppy train side-by-side for service careers

By DAVID FITCH Staff Writer

For Washtenaw Community College student Hannah Collison, 19, of Ypsilanti, simply walking DAVID FITCH THE WASHTENAW VOICE through school can be a laborious One day Jarvis will be a service dog for a disabled client. Right now, though, he is in process. training alongside WCC student Hannah Collison, a transfer student, is Collison, who is planning to study animal stopped everywhere. The public science. eye always seems to be on her. The cause? The fur-ball on the other end of the leash that she holds in underneath the bench on which her hand. Collison sits and listens for her gen- Jarvis, named for Iron Man’s as- tle commands. He’s still learning, and sistant, is a 3-month old Labrador- the inner-puppy still is very present. golden retriever mix. He trots long Caring for Jarvis is no small sacri- at Collison’s side, drawing smiles, fice on Collison’s part. She says that curious stares and the common raising the little guy gets tiring “ev- ‘Awwwww! He’s so cute!’ from ery day.” passers-by. Their typical day starts early. But Collison and Jarvis are not At 7:30 a.m., Jarvis is ready do get out for compliments. They are, to- up and be let out of his crate. Breakfast gether, on their own missions. follows, along with some playtime with Collison is taking courses at Collison’s two other golden retrievers. WCC and plans to transfer to Grand Next, at 8:30 a.m., Jarvis accom- Valley State University to study ani- panies Collison to her work at Senior mal science. She hopes to pursue Care Network. a career with Paws With A Cause. At noon, the duo may head to Jarvis, sporting a green Paws school at WCC, or Collison may tem- With A Cause harness vest and porarily separate from Jarvis to go to showcasing all the determination horseback riding. and focus of youth, is in training. The evening finds Collison and Though it may not look like it, he is sometimes Jarvis at work at Petco getting an on-the-job crash course for Collison’s second job. for his future career as an assistance For Jarvis, the day ends when he dog. falls asleep at 9:30 p.m. And he seems well on his way. The obedient Jarvis sits and stays PAWS on command. He lies patiently CONTINUED B7

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WCC Student Hannah Collison, 19, says that raising Jarvis, a golden retriever-Labrador mix is not easy, but it is rewarding. She is training Jarvis for Paws With A Cause, an organization that provides service dogs to individuals with disabilities. Boys to men For WCC student, Navy was transformative

BY ERIC WADE can feel it.” Voice Correspondent This scene unfolded in front of Vets helping vets Petty Officer Hamlin, 27, of Tecumseh, College aims to help those who want to start a club/support group Nine stories from the crash- every day of his life on the aircraft ing waves of the Persian Gulf be- carrier, while he sat in his firetruck, low, the flight deck of the Dwight watching and waiting for something D. Eisenhower buzzed with Navy to go terribly wrong. as Director of Washtenaw County crewmembers preparing fighter Everyone on the ship has a job, and Department of Veterans Affairs. jets for flight. Then it happens, in they’re highly specialized at what they A WCC and Eastern Michigan a flash. Catapulted from the 1,000- do. In Hamlin’s job as a firefighter he University grad with a master’s in foot deck, the aircraft launches into specialized in crash and recovery. That Public Administration, Smith knows the horizon. was in January 2012, during his active all too well the challenges that face “It’s so loud it makes your teeth veterans returning to college. He rattle, it makes your vision rattle,” NAVY VET thinks the most important aspect Kyle Hamlin said. “It’s so loud you CONTINUED B2 of returning to civilian life is having the support and encouragement of other veterans who are in the same predicament. Vet speaks from experience “We’re different, veterans are dif- ferent. After coming back from ba- sic training even, you’re a changed By CASHMERE MORLEY list this year. person,” Smith said. “You need other Voice Correspondent Turk is a news junkie, which makes people who understand.” perfect sense; when you’ve been This can be facilitated, according When Patricia Turk, 58, raises around the world, worldly knowledge to Smith, by student-veteran groups her hand to voice a comment or ques- tends to stick. on campuses. tion in her Mass Communications Turk’s journey of body and mind “The benefits of having a veterans class on Wednesday nights, the began in 1974, just as the Vietnam War STUDENT VETERANS COURTESY PHOTO group on campus is helping service whole group was drawing to a close, when, at age members transition easier into civil- stops to listen. 19, she enlisted in the United States By JON PRICE communities. ian life,” Smith said. “Having access to Turk has Air Force. Voice Correspondent Washtenaw Community College is other veterans helps with the difficul- that kind of “I joined because I had gone away a veteran-friendly environment, with ties of readjustment that all veterans presence, the to college, and figured I wasn’t ready “We are dealing with Veterans, not a Veterans Center on campus locat- face when coming back to civilian life.” kind that com- to settle down for another four years procedures; with their problems, not ed on the second floor of the Student So why doesn’t WCC have a group mands a room. of school,” Turk said. “I looked at the ours.” Center. Helping veterans apply for for its student vets? Not to men- people that did not go away to school So reads a sign hanging in the wait- benefits and transition to college life, With hundreds of veterans on tion that her and they were working the same jobs ing room to the Washtenaw County the vets center is a place where stu- campus this semester, it seems like knowledge they had in high school, and I didn’t Office of Veterans Affairs. Pictures, dents who were members of the armed a student-veterans organization on the world want to do that, so I enlisted.” posters and awards decorate the inside forces get the help and support they would be a perfect fit. The college around her is Patricia Turk The Virginia native initially had of the white-washed reception area. need. has had a small, but active veterans vast; she can enlisted for six years, but ended up POW posters and the ever-so-fa- However, it is often the social tran- club in previous years. But accord- tell you pretty much everything taking an extension assignment in mous shot of the flag being raised by sition that proves to be the tough part, ing to Mark St. Amour, Washtenaw’s that’s happening right now, from Athens, Greece. The Air Force trained soldiers at Iwo Jima are small, yet not- according to Michael Smith. Retired what new military equipment is be- so-subtle reminders of why veterans from the military after 21 years, Smith VETERANS ON CAMPUS ing produced to what books have VET TURK should receive full support from their was a student-veteran who now serves CONTINUED B2 just been placed on the censored CONTINUED B2 The Washtenaw Voice B2 Flip Side November 4, 2013

NAVY VET FROM B1 Hamlin’s. He shared the same small it took away his drive.” Marie said, “He room with him and similar experi- became lazy and unmotivated.” ences with college. At the time, Kyle worked for his To Hamlin and Kelty, it’s the drive parents at a grinding shop, but showed duty commitment to the United and maturity that they brought from up for work late or not at all. Although States Navy. Now, instead of find- the Navy that sets them apart from it was a tough decision, Kyle’s father ing Hamlin at sea, you’ll find him other students, and gives them an edge had to fire him. After a few failed at- in the classrooms at Washtenaw when it comes to education. tempts at working for other compa- Community College. On the ship, everything was about nies, Kyle joined the Navy. Hamlin majors in business making sure the job was done. In Relationships were tense with his at WCC, and attends an appren- college, if homework is assigned to dad before he shipped out. Hamlin’s ticeship machine and tool pro- Hamlin, it’s going to get done. He ad- father is a Vietnam veteran who gram at the National Tooling and mits that he has become a little ob- thought of his son as a lazy and irre- Machining Association in Toledo, sessive-compulsive about getting his sponsible kid. Now, their relationship Ohio. His employer, Rare Tool, schoolwork done. is much better. pays for the apprenticeship pro- “In the Navy, they teach discipline, “My dad and I are like best friends.” gram. The GI bill covers his tuition responsibility and honesty,” said Dr. Hamlin said, “We talk about what it at WCC. Edward Hill, an instructor at WCC, was like in war, and he tells me stories On the cramped Eisenhower, who had Hamlin in his English 111 of war that he tells no one else.” KEVINSITESREPORTS.COM COURTESY PHOTO Hamlin slept in a room or “berth” class and now has him in his English Hamlin wasted no time finding a with his squadron, which had bunk 226 class. job after returning home. Within a beds three high, with a small stor- Hill observes all of these traits in week, he started working at Rare Tool age area under the bottom bunk, Hamlin, and thinks these traits trans- in Tecumseh. After getting experience and a small locker for gear. The fer well into the classroom. With at Rare Tool and giving back to the Eisenhower carried more than Hamlin’s positive attitude, Hill makes company for paying for his apprentice- War stories 5,000 souls, so space was limited. positive predictions for his future. ship, he hopes to return to the family They can’t say it, but someone must Hamlin spent almost every mo- Before Hamlin was in the military, machine shop. ment with his team, sleeping in he admits that he didn’t have much On the buzzing flight deck of the another human. the same small room, eating and ambition. He also confessed to us- Eisenhower, Hamlin left behind a boy Yet they need very much to talk to working together. Lifelong bonds ing drugs. and learned to be a man. Marie knew By CHRISTINA FLEMING someone. And Sites was there to listen. formed. At a young age, diagnosed with at- it when she got a letter from the cap- Online Editor Another thing we learn from this “You spend a lot of time with tention deficit hyperactivity disorder, tain naming Hamlin “Warrior of the book is how profoundly ill-equipped these guys,” Hamlin said “The Hamlin smoked marijuana to self- month” out of more than 5,000 per- “The Things They Cannot Say” is a the military is for reintegrating sol- holidays, Thanksgiving, Christmas, medicate. The drug calmed his mind, sonnel because of his excellent work book that says a lot. diers back into civilian life. The mili- they become your family.” Hamlin said, which to him was a relief, ethic and attitude. It is a well-written and thought- tary is an incredible organization for John Kelty, 24, of College but Hamlin’s mother, Marie Hamlin, “It was at that very moment it hit provoking work by Kevin Sites, a for- training and preparing the men and Station Texas, majoring in sports of Tecumseh disagrees. me,” Marie said, “that this is the kid mer war correspondent who tells the women who serve. But a reversal pro- management, was as shipmate of “Pot might have mellowed Kyle, but that I knew was in there.” stories of the men he knew while em- cess is non-existent. bedded as a reporter in Afghanistan. One reason is that the solution is Sites shows the reader how war just not clear. People suffering from VET TURK FROM B1 Throneberry, thinks that Turk is one an education in electronics, and see has changed these soldiers. We see a PTSD have different needs. But one of a kind. different parts of the world that I oth- thumbnail sketch of their lives before thing that is clear is the need for more “I think she’s terrific,” Throneberry erwise would not have been able to. the wartime experience, and again in psychological services. said. “I love her enthusiasm and the “Some family members figured that the aftermath. We see innocence lost This book of truth about war from her as an Avionics Communication experience she brings to the class. I I did not have to pay taxes on my in- and perceptions or attitudes evolve those whose courage beyond the Specialist; her job was fixing up air- like having some older ones in class; come, and that I was receiving a very about what it means to kill. battlefield is incalculable is a must- plane radios. they offer up a different perspective.” large income. They did not know that In exposing the transformation of read for anyone who wishes to know It was in the Air Force that Turk Throneberry also said that he be- the military personnel are not paid these men, the author also takes us more about what has happened on the met her husband, who was her in- lieves going back to school helps some very well.” along on his own personal journey of ground in Afghanistan and Iraq – and structor in her Basic Electronics veterans return to civilian life after But that didn’t dissuade Turk, who recovery and coping with the effects of how it has affected those who answer training class. The two married 10 enlisting. said she had a wonderful time in the post-traumatic stress disorder. the call to arms. days after they met, and they’re still “It can normalize your life. For Air Force and would do it again in a The work is written so that each These are the kinds of windows together today. some people, it’s the only way they can heartbeat if she could. The only thing chapter focuses on one soldier’s life at into the war we simply do not get on “Since I was married while being do that,” he said. “Most vets haven’t she would do differently is stay in and a time. This made it an easy read be- the television. We need to understand in the Air Force, I was able to live finished up their degree yet when they obtain her retirement. cause you could get through a chapter as Americans how we can help them off base, so the transition to civil- enlist, so going back to school when “For me, I made the correct deci- and have closure on one man’s story when they return. They serve our ian life wasn’t that hard,” Turk said. they get back home can help them do sion to join. I learned a skill that I don’t before moving to the next. All through country, willing to make the ultimate Turk said that her goal now is both things.” use now, but I was able to see differ- the book the author continues to re- sacrifice if need be. to obtain her associate degree in Turk said that even though her ent parts of the United States and tour late his own experiences and interac- When they come home it becomes business from WCC. transition back to a civilian life was parts of Europe,” Turk said. “I would tions with the men. our turn to be heroes in the ways we “I realize that I might not use it pretty simple, that didn’t stop friends recommend to anyone that is think- The first thing most readers will serve them back. because of my age, but it is one of and family from seeing her in a dif- ing about going into the military, that learn to appreciate is that those who my goals in life, or on my ‘bucket ferent light. they should think hard about it. suffer from PTSD simply cannot open Grade: A list,’” Turk said. The degree might “I went into the Air Force at the end “It isn’t something that they can up and tell their stories to those who Genre: Non-fiction also help her advance further in her of the Vietnam War and got out after try and change their mind (about). It are closest to them. It is incredibly Published: HarperCollins, Jan. 2013 career at inVentiv Health, a medical the embassy was captured, and add is a commitment for a certain amount difficult to explain how they feel to Pages: 384 support company, she said. being a female… I was treated differ- of time.” a spouse or a mother after killing Her instructor in her Mass ently by my friends,” Turk said. “They And as her classmates know, when Communication class, Dale did not see that I was able to obtain Patricia Turk speaks, it’s wise to listen.

VETERANS ON CAMPUS FROM B1 in the area such as Cleary University, the record. Veterans Tribute Concordia and University of Michigan, William McAfee, 71, is a veteran of and it helped launch the EMU chapter the Vietnam War and studies French student-veterans adviser, “the guys of the Student Veterans of America. at WCC. He is also a great-great grand- Concert who ran it graduated.” “When I was at Eastern, we didn’t son of a Civil War veteran who served To start a club, a group must have Student Veterans of America,” in the Union Army. He speaks from have five members and submit an Smith said, “so when they stood up, experience. The Saline New Horizons application for approval through we supported them. I was on the EMU “Historically veterans have need- Band will present its ninth an- Stars and Stripes Forever the Student Activities office. The advisory council, helping to get them ed to get together with other veter- nual Veterans Tribute Concert in group would serve as a way for set up on campus.” ans because they generally feel that the auditorium of Saline Middle What: The Veterans Tribute Concert students returning from military Smith said he would be happy to those that haven’t served can’t relate School. The band will be joined by When: Nov. 10, 4 p.m. service to network socially with have students contact the Washtenaw to them,” McAfee said. the Ypsilanti Community Choir. Where: Saline Middle School au- other people who have similar Veterans Affairs office, and assist them Students interested in joining or The event will feature a variety ditorium (7190 North Maple Road). backgrounds. in bringing the group to WCC. heading up a veterans club/support of patriotic music and there will be Cost: Free “Sometimes a veteran is the only Former and current service mem- group should contact the Student a military color guard and veterans For more information: Phone person who can help,” Smith said. bers here on campus had a resound- Activities office at SC-112. Or get in and current members of the mili- 734-481-9285 or email salinenewho- “When you’re out there and bullets ingly positive response when asked touch with Smith at smithmg@ewasht- tary will be recognized. [email protected], ypsicom- are flying, you have to know who’s whether they would be interested in enaw.org. The event is sponsored by VFW [email protected] got your back.” a veterans’ organization on campus. For more information on the Post 423 and Saline Community Smith said his county office Many of them, because of their ac- Student Veterans of America, visit: Education works closely with other colleges tive status were not able to speak on www.studentveterans.org Think Differntly. learn differently.

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IGN.COM COURTESY PHOTO The humor is in the reactions BY JAMES SAOUD the downright insane, but with the Zisman is a drinker and womanizer While some of the funniest mo- react to the mischief. Video Editor newest release from the creators of who wants anything other than to ments of the film inhabit the dialogue While the story may be bland and “Jackass,” the team attempts the one watch over an 8-year-old. between Knoxville and Nicoll, the sto- the concept far from cutting-edge, It’s been almost 15 years since trick they had yet to pull – to tell a This leads to a cross country road ry is so loose you could take it away and “Bad Grandpa” is so well-executed MTV’s controversial stunt-comedy story. trip to unite Billy with his deadbeat have essentially the same film. and performed that it’s hard to feel series “Jackass” became a cultural When 8-year-old Billy Zisman’s dad. The real triumph of the film is the any form of disappointment when the phenomenon. Since the spawn of the (Jackson Nicoll) mother is sent to Directed by “Jackass” co-cre- real-life reactions as the gang pulls film ends. show, we’ve gotten three major motion jail for smoking crack, the only per- ator Jeff Tremaine and written by these gags. Tremaine makes a wise pictures and several spin-off shows in- son around to look after him is his Knoxville, Spike Jonze, and Tremaine, directorial decision to make these re- cluding “Viva La Bam” and “Wildboyz.” Grandpa, Irving. “Bad Grandpa” feels very much like a actions a priority of the film. It may Grade: B While some of these spinoffs could Irving, who is “living free” for the series of skits from their show; the have taken this crew 15 years, but they Genre: Comedy have been better received by their au- first time in years after his wife’s death, story is solely an excuse to get away finally realize here that the real humor Runtime: 92 minutes dience, each one has seemed to gain its is not your typical grandpa. Played with some of the gags Knoxville and isn’t in seeing people do ridiculous Rating: R own cult status. We’ve seen these boys faultlessly by unrecognizable “Jackass” company want to pull. things in public, it’s seeing how people try everything from the disgusting to frontman Johnny Knoxville, Irving

IGN.COM COURTESY PHOTO Questioning the appeal of ‘The Walking Dead’ By CASHMERE MORLEY or the very end, so people are either In reality, the annihilator could be Voice Correspondent coming off of an attack from last epi- anyone of the survivors, because the sode or they’re sitting in the barn/jail writers of the “The Walking Dead” like Welcome to Atlanta, sometime in (or other interesting places people to ensure that every character has the the not-too-distant future, where your tend to gather), waiting for them to personality of stale bread, thus giving neighbors are probably zombies and strike again. them all equal opportunities to fulfill the grass is always perfectly mani- So in the meantime, viewers have leadership roles in the group when MANILA-LIFE.BLOGSPOT.COM COURTESY PHOTO cured, even during an apocalypse. the delight of witnessing tedious con- convenient. It’s the home for American Movie versations between the survivors, Take season two, for example. Near Classics’ (AMC) “The Walking Dead,” egotistical soliloquies, and vague in- the end, a young girl named Sophia the wildly successful zom-dram, but ferences about what area everyone stumbles out of a barn, fully zombie- Don’t quit your day job I’m still trying to understand the should walk to next in order to avoid fied, and winds up face-to-face with appeal. another encounter. Rick, a human. McCarthy fails to translate his story to screen Just the other day, I was talking to a If the survivors are lucky enough There’s a super dramatic cut scene fellow student about the show, and he to make it to the end of an episode from Sophia to Rick, who is wielding and greed. spouted the same fabrications I hear without an attack, it’s around this time a pistol. Violins are playing. There’s By Alaina O’Connor Fassbender turns in a strong per- everyone say about it: “After the first that the “walkers” come. Walkers are a a nice slow-zoom on the barrel of his Staff Writer formance portraying a man whose ar- couple of seasons, it really gets crazy. group of undead, slobbering Georgians gun. rogance exposes his idiocy and serves You just need to give it time to let the (not unlike a lot of the live ones) who Then comes that dreadful ‘pop’ “The Counselor” is an ambitious as a catalyst igniting a chain of events characters develop!” essentially appear out of thin air in that everyone’s expecting, and the drug-trafficking thriller about a man that he is incapable of pulling himself Crazy how? More zombies picking order to move the plot along. next thing viewers know, Sophia is who dares to enter a bleak, danger- out of. off humans like it was a buffet meal at Their appearance is always surpris- crumpled on the ground. Everyone ous world that he is neither pre- Cameron Diaz veers away from her an all-you-can-eat restaurant? You ing to the survivors, because zombies stands around with vacant expres- pared for nor able to navigate. usual light-hearted film slate to por- don’t say! are supposed to be slow unless it’s con- sions, watching Sophia fall, and Rick Directed by Ridley Scott, and tray Malkina, a character who embod- Even though “The Walking Dead” venient for them to be fast and show looks down blankly at her body, ’cause written by acclaimed author ies the femme fatale archetype. She is based off a wildly popular graphic up out of nowhere, similar to how zom- nobody likes to shed a tear during an Cormac McCarthy, who makes slinks across the screen like a hungry novel and the people behind the show bies are supposed to be weak, unless apocalypse. his original screenplay debut, the cheetah, which is appropriate consid- have a full script in front of them plus it’s convenient for them to take down It’s silly to me that this show gains film showcases McCarthy’s literary ering her affinity for the animal out- pictures, they seem to forget that little a full-grown cow. But when they do so much praise. Yes, there are plenty themes of morality, causality and weighs her desire for her paramour fact when the script is written. It’s al- happen to spring up, it’s okay, because of blood, guts, attacks, shootings, and the human affinity for bloodshed, Reiner (Javier Bardem). most as if the writers flipped through everyone in Atlanta has a “just in case” all of the other ingredients needed to while Scott delivers a film that is It’s hard to argue that the failure the original material when putting assault rifle lying around to protect create a successful show about zom- visually striking, erotic and brutal. of the film lies with McCarthy’s story, the show together and simply decided, themselves, the kind that can blow a bies, but it’s offered to viewers in such Michael Fassbender portrays primarily because his novels are dense “Forget it! We’re just gonna wing it! hole in a bear. an unexciting way. the titular character, a successful tales of the hidden dark nature of man, People love zombies and will watch Inevitably, there’s a moral struggle For a drama about zombies, “The attorney who orchestrates a drug- but McCarthy just isn’t a screenwriter. no matter what!” that occurs almost every episode when Walking Dead” constantly negates smuggling deal that promises to be The Counselor is a story that would Typically, an episode of the show the walkers spring up, because, more to use its brain and earns my severe lucrative. Though he seems to have best be told in a novel – McCarthy, runs something like this: the gaggle of often than not, one of those walkers abhorrence. reached the height of success, living don’t quit your day job. apocalypse survivors congregate in a is a child. There’s always that one per- an upper-middle class, ultra-mod- barn or a jail and waits until the zom- son in the group who doesn’t want to ern lifestyle, he’s in love and wants bies come. Which inevitably, they do shoot a child. Grade: C- to secure a perfect life for his fiancé Grade: B- because you can’t have a show called This notion persists until that child Genre: Horror/Drama (Penelope Cruz). Genre: Thriller “The Walking Dead” without, well, limps after the survivors, gums oozing Runtime: 45 minutes Though the premise is intrigu- Runtime: 111 minutes walking dead people. blood and zombie juice, at which point Rating: TV14 ing, the weak point of the film lies Rating: R As a rule, the zombie attacks hap- the kid is usually annihilated, because in the script, which hinders an oth- pen at the very inception of the show it’s just another day in the apocalypse. erwise compelling dark tale of crime The Washtenaw Voice The Washtenaw Voice B4 Flip Side November 4, 2013 November 4, 2013 Flip Side B5

Ten dollars for a glimpse into the fu ture. It seemed like a good deal. New Orleans is known for a lot of things. Among them: jazz music, Cajun 5¢ - food, rowdy atmosphere and mysticism. The cards said I enjoy solitude and prefer independent women (true). Stuck waiting outside a restaurant for nearly an hour, I decided to employ They said one of my grandmothers the services of a Tarot card reader. She lived in a foreign country (false). wanted $15 for a reading. Having seen They said that I would have a heart that she wasn’t getting a lot of traffic problem at 32, but also that I would live (and with exactly $14 in my wallet), I to be at least 95 (seems unlikely). well-kept the narrow streets were. The streetcars almost seemed brand new. talked her down to $10. They said I would marry an engineer As a party town, one would expect who had a son that was like me, and She started with numerology, which things to be built tough and to be fairly as far as I can tell is about mining infor that the engineer and I would have two 5¢ trashy from hoards of drunken revelers mation from your birth date. She said daughters, possibly twins (intriguing). each night. But by the time I got down- that I had an investigative mind and that I don’t believe in mysticism, but I stairs in the morning for breakfast, the I would make a good lawyer. As a stu find it interesting. I don’t think that Tarot street crews had been out and the roads - dent journalist who strongly considered cards actually have any predictive power, From the moment you step off the were pristine. studying law, this seemed to make sense. but I do think that they can lead your plane, New Orleans entices you with - mind down paths you otherwise wouldn’t Then the cards came out, and the pre its history.No matter where you go, the city’s - ~ Peter dictions went all over the place. have considered. narrow streets, historic architecture For $10 in a place where money doesn’t go very far, I was OK with that. and streetcars give you the feel of - stepping back into an old James Bond movie.The city is rich in history and it ~ Eric

celebrates it. After such a major di saster as Hurricane Katrina was, as The staff of The Washtenaw Voice returned last week the city rebuilds, it continues to keep the old look and feel. Wandering the from a national college media conference in New French Quarter, I was amazed at how Orleans. Here are some of our favorite memories.

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his job as an electrician to become an artisan. He turned the copper wire of his previous career into pieces of art People in New Orleans live for the that he sold in his new career. moment. Nothing demonstrates the “I work,” he said with a smile. “But passion and joy in the city better than I picked up the pin. “Work without it doesn’t feel like work.” - its art. I had the opportunity on our That’s what I crave – something to Katrina). first day to walk around the French love… is slavery.” The words were spoken by Mother And which I can pin the tag of “occupation” Quarter and interview about 20 artists. Though the artists came from an incredible variety of backgrounds, without dying inside – some career, Some had a license to sell their art on Theresa, supposedly in 1995 – words they all shared one thing – an undy not even the most lucrative one, that the street, some were in galleries and that I needed to hear. I had been asking I could devote my gifts to without sell ing love for the city of New Orleans. some were in shops in the flea market. myself questions like Is the career of ing my soul. When I asked them, “What is it a journalist one that fits me well? Thanks, Ted, whoever you are. I was drawn to the artists because about this city that makes it a great Can I take the heat? they all had a unique style, a rarity - ~ Da place to make your art?” most re Through the time at the NOLA 13 vid in tourist-driven areas. The colors sponded with “Everything.” college media conference, I realized and the culture of the city jump out more my love for journalism, AKA at you from the canvasses and roof The people there love to live, they 5¢ told me. They eat, drink and love mu truth-telling. tiles (which became a cheap, meaning - Ted, I’ll call him, the man who sic and art. Everyone indulges in the ful medium for many after Hurricane richness of the culture, and their joy made the pin, told me how he had left is contagious. - -

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- I wandered further down 5¢ Frenchman Street listening to the var ious live jazz bands, wondering about Walking down the busy sidewalk my poem. When I returned, he told on Frenchman Street in New Orleans, me it was finished, tearing it out it of I came across three individuals with the typewriter and handing it to me. little folded tables set up and beautiful I read it to myself and was blown - antique typewriters on each. away. It was perfect, and beautiful. I Sitting behind one table, a poet handed him his pay and our brief en named Matt offered to write me a counter came to an end. poem on the subject of my choosing. It’s something I will forever cherish I asked, “How much do you charge?” from my time in New Orleans. He replied, “Whatever you think it’s worth.” ~ Kelly I said fine, and he asked me for a ¢ 5 subject. “The human condition,” I said. Without flinching, he told me to return 5¢ Asking people where to find good in 10 minutes. artists and vendors in the Market music has never been such a loaded Place in the French Quarter. throws at us. - question; everyone seemed to have a - The most memorable to me will be - I saw that everyone in our news Arriving in downtown New Orleans I could take plenty of memorable different place to find the best. As I sat in room 3522 of the Marriott the poet who quotes his poems and Along with many of the things I - room shared more, too. This bond - Hotel in the French Quarter, the real 5¢ after midnight, and exhausted, the also published poems and speaks to things away from the boisterous city ing, I feel, was the most rewarding. learned from my stay in New Orleans, ization of the importance of this trip night-time scene was both exciting everyone who stops by his table. He of New Orleans. However, one thing It is sometimes forgotten that we, as a week that may have forever changed to New Orleans began to sink in. - and welcoming. said it was his gift to those who sur is still buzzing in my head: the jazz. a team, share a lot in common, even And it was lovely to see the beauty On every street corner and inside my life, something that I will never for From the beginning, we all experi vived Katrina – for many others in get is the power that jazz music has over though we come from far different every building, the jazz never seems to enced how comforting and open this - of the city in the light of day the next his neighborhood did not. the city. walks of life. morning, too. There were so many stop. It’s as if jazz is the fuel that keeps place was. The people were excited to The power of sharing and under the city running. New Orleans, just like share their stories with all of us. When great experiences in addition to the ~ Becky ~ Jimmy standing everyone’s story is key, even jazz, is all about improvisation; it’s in everyone was sharing their stories, I conference and I enjoyed them all. with the people you share a newsroom During my free time, I made a point the locals’ step and how they move, even could see the reflection of myself in - with. to walk around the city and talk to the rhythm with which they speak has a their eyes. certain freedom to it. Suddenly, I was not a graphic de e many locals who had been through ~ Georg Katrina. Probably the most were the signer as much as I was a journalist – someone who is eager to share the experiences and changes this world

I needed a break after a particular ly intense day of seminars. Sunshine, 5¢ fresh air and a little “N’awlins” flavor were desperately needed to revive me. - caricature artists fed my soul. One - Aires, where I grew up. My grandparents As I wandered down Decatur artist repurposed old wooden doors perfect in the way you simply cannot Street with trucks zooming past, had lived in this part of the city since and window frames to create paintings I like to think that at any given mo plan by organic chance. A man was happy tourists stumbling out of res - before I was born, and so my memories 5¢ - of African-American jazz musicians ment, in any given place, there is a working on his lantern frames with tools taurants and jazz musicians hanging of it were pretty accurate. from the early 20 piece of Argentina that is represent and techniques as ancient as the Bronze out in doorways, I spotted my oasis, The surprise was huge when I learned Age: a hammer, rivets and a forming used planks from a dismantled river ing its citizens. All day long, seven days On Saturday, I had the pleasure to Jackson Square. It’s a vibrant plaza th that this movie is actually set in Buenos - boat to create a wine-themed century. series.Another wrench. where painters, musicians and street a week. Aires, and that that particular scene was stumble upon a very unique workshop He tapped on the frames with prac And so it is in New Orleans. performers gathered to share their As I made my way around the supposed to be happening in my city. in the French Quarter. Very ticed pressure, rendering the rivet into a square, I felt a shift. I woke up. The Late on Thursday, we walked to are everywhere. And I am The setup was deceptively humble at lifeblood. - We really perfectly rounded and flush joint. energy of the city was contagious, and Lafayette Square because we had heard first glance: A small work area that could This is made in America. proud of that, even if sometimes I hide Geometric paintings, charcoal in that moment I felt alive. 5¢ that “Focus,” a new Will Smith movie, accommodate probably four people and drawings, jewelry designers and from other Argentineans when we are was filming there. a nice seating area for spectators. ~ Christina walking around. Besos, chau. As I walked along one of the side- little adorned the walls, but it reminded ~ Alaina ~ Maria me of an old barn where stuff is just streets, I started to think that it resem nailed up on the wall to get it off the bled one of the many squares in Palermo, work bench. a residential neighborhood in Buenos The scene was like a still-life painting, The Washtenaw Voice B6 Sports November 4, 2013 2013 likely English’s swan song at Eastern Michigan

English has made his reputation as a coach on defense. He coached the defensive backs at small colleg- es before landing the same position at Arizona State University in 1998, where he stayed until moving to the MCT COURTESY PHOTO University of Michigan in 2003. Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland watches practice from the dugout. The Wolverines sported extremely stout run defenses in English’s two ERIC GARANT seasons as defensive coordinator, Jim Leyland talked the talk – leading the country in rushing yards Things move quickly in the against per game in 2007. English also coaching business. Very quickly. had a reputation for loving to blitz. and made everyone smile Named the Mid-American He has not found success in ei- By JON PRICE Jim Leyland always spoke his mind. up to those expectations.” Conference Coach of the Year fol- ther area with the Eagles. Through Voice Correspondent On many things. On details: “A simple play, but the lowing a six-win season in 2011, Ron eight games, the 1-7 Eagles had al- Here are some of our favorites: difference in a game. Happens all the English now finds himself firmly on lowed 44.4 points and 256.4 rushing “When it’s time, it’s time,” said an On Barry Bonds: “I am the god- time. Those are the little things.” the hot seat. yards per game, both good (bad?) for emotional Jim Leyland, announcing damn manager, and I’m going to run On living in Detroit: “What would Before the six wins in 2011, 121st or worse among Football Bowl his resignation as Detroit Tigers man- this goddamn team”. you think about living in Detroit?” English’s tenure in Ypsilanti wasn’t Subdivision teams. ager a couple of days after the series- On his unabashed love of ciga- On fan suggestions: “They’ll make sterling: his debut 2009 season saw The team has also failed again to ending loss to Boston in the American rettes: “When you step outside in ‘em, I’ll veto them.” the team go winless, and his sopho- generate a pass rush after finishing League Championship Series. “And the cold, light up a cigarette and take On Tigers fans: “I want to say more campaign wasn’t a whole lot last season with an astonishingly low it’s time.” a deep inhale… that’s about the best thank you to our fans. I’m so proud better; the Eagles won two games, seven sacks. Seven sacks would rep- Leyland spent the last eight of his feeling in the world., you know? All the of you, what you’ve done for our ball but their 10 losses were by an av- resent one good game for most teams. 22-year career with the Tigers. In that smokers out there, you know that feel- club, what you’ve done for me since erage of 30.6 points, including a It’s very hard to see English saving time he had won two AL Pennants ing. Sometimes, smoking is fantastic.” I’ve been here, and I just hope that you 68-point demolition at the hands of himself. The Eagles have three games that put the Tigers in the World Series. On superstition: “I’m going to wear feel like you’re getting your money’s Northern Illinois to close the year. left on the schedule. One is against Over his career, he won 1,769 games these underwear until we lose, I can worth. Because we try to entertain ya, The team matched that 2-10 similarly inept Western Michigan; and a World Series with Florida. tell you that right now. And they will you keep coming out, and I can’t tell mark in 2012 against a difficult the other two seem like near-certain But for many, he will be most re- not be washed. And I don’t give a shit you what you mean to us.” schedule, and English now finds losses. membered for his antics, emotions, who knows it.” To understand his Jim Leyland’s himself under the gaze of new Even three or four wins for the sea- and old-school mannerisms. He en- On doubles: “Machado leads the coaching style is to understand what Athletic Director Heather Lyke. son would probably not get English’s joyed a good smoke, a stiff drink and league in doubles. I’m second in dou- made the veteran manager a perfect Lyke has made no secret head out of the guillotine; there is no the occasional dustup with the umpire bles: double vodkas, double scotches…” fit for the Tigers. He connected with about her desire to make Eastern way one or two will. who missed a call. On expectations: “From Day One this team and this city. Michigan a more competitive mem- Living it up in the penthouse as He told it as it was, right to your face, of spring training I told them, don’t One thing is for sure: Whoever fol- ber of the MAC. 2012 began, Ron English will find him- often mumbling through a mouthful of get caught up in expectations. Get lows Leyland will have a giant’s shoes “If we sponsor a sport, if we keep self languishing in the outhouse early fried chicken in a post-game interview. caught up in how we’re going to live to fill. score, we want to win,” Lyke said. in 2014.

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ROBERT CONRADI THE WASHTENAW VOICE Sandhill Cranes forage in a wetland north of Cavanaugh Lake Road, west of Chelsea.

photos and words by robert conradi

andhill Cranes have been called living dinosaurs. Many of these amazing birds make their home in MichiganS and can be seen here in abundance during October and November. During their fall migration, thou- sands of cranes forage in southern Michigan and gather at night in roost- ing areas. Some of these roosting ar- eas are in Washtenaw and Jackson counties. Sandhill Cranes stand up to four- feet tall with a wingspan that can ex- ceed six feet. This time of year they are a slate gray color with a distinctive red patch on their heads. In autumn, many bird enthusi- asts visit Phyllis Haehnle Memorial Audubon Sanctuary east of Jackson to view the evening arrival of these birds. During the day, cranes may be ROBERT CONRADI THE WASHTENAW VOICE found feeding in area farm fields and wetlands or in public parks such as Sandhill cranes come in for a landing at Haehnle Sanctuary after sunset. Kensington Metro Park. Cranes are the oldest known spe- cies of bird and crane-like fossils date back nearly to the era that dinosaurs last roamed the earth. Some think of them as a Tyrannosaurus rex with feathers. The call of a Sandhill Crane carries a long distance. Their loud articulated croaking sound evokes pterodactyls soaring in the Jurassic sky.

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Sandhill crane at Kensington Metro Park near Brighton. Near dusk, the cranes fly into the sanctuary.