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VOL. 26, NO. 5 A NATIONAL PACEMAKER AWARD NEWSPAPER MONDAY, MARCH 12, 2018 The student publication of Washtenaw Community College ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN www.washtenawvoice.com girl games human ‘books’ tell their stories at library

by Charlotte Young Bowens lifeStaff Writer Mary Brady, a second year transfer student, planning to become a videogame designer said, “I caught the gaming bug the first time I played.” Her older brother Karl Lee introduced Brady to video games when she was merely 4 years old. He let her play various games on his Super Mario entertainment system. And in no time gaming became one of Brady’s favorite pastimes. She tried as many games as she could get her hands on but playing video games was just the beginning. At 10 years old, Brady designed her first video game with imagined concept art and rudi- mentary drawings. For Brady, gaming became a place of refuge and helped her deal with years of being bullied. She was in a bad place mentally and feeling dehumanized. Things changed for Brady with an introduction to the video game “Tales of Symphonia” when she was 12. “The game changed my life. I learned I had a right to exist,” said Brady who credits the video game with giving her a message of hope. It conveyed the importance and value of life. She learned that being born was the primary indicator that she was worthy to be alive. “Tales of Symphonia,” a role-playing game was created in Japan voice and released for the Nintendo in 2003. It was published by Namco as part of a series. Symphonia was the fifth installment. Symphonia is an interactive novel with characters structured

around a story, but with a gaming element. The game immerses players washtenaw in scenes designed for players to learn as they go. The choices made | faraj

affect the game outcome, which is controlled by the game maker. “The series distills the essence of camaraderie and friendship, sara Student Sarah Khan talks to “human book” Jen LaRue at WCC’s Bailey Library during a Human Library event. The Human Library lets readers become See Gamer, Page A2 listeners and learn other people’s stories. See Human Library, Page B2

slack. It won’t happen again,” you can either hurt or help.” Jazz Wilson said, a former student Negative effects of too much of music at WCC. Wilson, plays a gaming can include withdrawal game of skill or game of luck Pokémon game with Mary Brady, from family and friends, depres- the club’s vice president, on their sion, and even aggression. They by Tim Cousino shuffle in with heavy backpacks, always a part of the club. Kendall prizes except bragging rights,” own separate Nintendo 3DSs’. can also distract players from situ- Contributor bags of food and drinks, and one started the monthly tourneys last Kendall said. “Unless it’s a happy Brady forgives Wilson for hav- ations that call for their attention. carries a 24-inch Samsung TV. semester. accident.” The tournament prize ing to “pick up his slack.” “If I don’t want to do Every Wednesday from 5 to Cheers erupt from a group “I thought that would be re- tonight is a Pokémon game code. As vice president she helps my homework I’ll go get my 9 p.m., an average of 20 people of gamers at the computer in the ally fun,” Kendall said. The club The room steadily fills with Kendall run the club’s Facebook Nintendo Switch. It’s a danger- meet in room 319 of the Gunder- front of the room. They must be has “been around forever,” ac- people. It’s almost tournament page and makes the flyers for the ous distraction,” Brady said. Myran building on WCC’s main winning. cording to Kendall. time. Ten have signed up. upcoming tournaments. “Play games in moderation, campus to hang out, be loud, In comes Damon Dale- “Normally we don’t have “Thanks for picking up my Although it seems video gam- pick a day, especially when a new laugh and above all else: play Green, an employee at WCC’s ing is dominated by men, about game comes out,” Wilson said. games. Copy Center, pushing a cart with half of the gamer population are “Stick to a schedule. For instance, Washtenaw Community a PS4, and a small TV on top of women. mine is Wednesday.” college Gamer’s Club is a place the all-black stand. Dale-Green’s Scattered shouts of “domi- Video gaming can have very for anyone to come satisfy their wardrobe matches the cart. He nation,” erupt briefly from the positive effects as well. They game cravings no matter the con- says he is the resident “fighting- crowd. can improve cognitive function, sole, cards, or pieces preferred. game guy.” Video games are beloved by help teamwork skills, and even The gathering started small Dale-Green sits in the back many and played for a num- enhance imagination according with only six people in the of the room and sets up his game ber of reasons. Some include to the American Psychological large corner classroom. Aiden for the evening: “Tekken 7.” His entertainment, stress relief, Association. Smith, a sturdy, red-haired, first round against an online op- escapism, comradery, and The “Mario Party 8” mini young man wearing blue jeans ponent is perfect, which means challenge. games begin. Some lucky, or and a “Guns-N-Roses” T-shirt, his fighter took no damage. His Like the club members joined others might say skilled, player helps Austin Kendall set up the second round was not as lucky. in the room, gaming is a lifestyle will go home with a new Pokémon Nintendo Wii on the projector. Kendall, a blue-eyed man for many people. For others, that game code and a month’s worth Tonight’s main feature: a “Mario with sandy hair, is the president can become a problem. of bragging rights. Party 8” tournament. of WCC’s Gamer’s Club. He According to a recent “This is a social gathering,” Kendall and Smith are mov- said the club is all about the com- article in “Newsweek,” the Wilson said without looking up ing tables and chairs around munity aspect that keeps people World Health Organization calls from his screen. “I like the people to make room for swinging Wii coming. gaming addiction a mental health in here. It’s calm, cool, and very remotes. The tournament starts “Gaming, despite what many disorder, comparable to any active.” at 6 p.m. on the dot. They make people think, is a social activity,” addiction. For more information on sure the power cords don’t pose Kendall said. “It’s more fun to “There needs to be some kind WCC’s Gamer’s Club and a trip hazard and disrupt game enjoy it in a group in person. A of failsafe put in place,” Brady upcoming tournament dates, play. The soft music of the Wii’s lot of games are online now, so said. “A kind of support system, contact Austin Kendall at start-up menu fills the room. it’s nice to be around people.” so you don’t fall into addiction. [email protected] or Mary A few more club members The tournaments weren’t logo contributed by gamers club Having friends that can play with Brady at [email protected].

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graphic by natalie jarvie | washtenaw voice gamercontinued from a1 of struggle and persever- Although there are more 12 YEARS OLD ance into a potent tonic,” wrote women playing video games than Daniel Starkey in a blog post, men, there are very few wom- Why People Love the Tales Series. en game designers. Brady plans 8 YEARS OLD Brady prefers the Japanese to make her impact by creating role-playing games because gam- role-playing games based in the INTRODUCED TO TALES ing is based on cooperative play Japanese tradition. She wants OF SYMPHONIA ON NINTENDO GAMECUBE and provides a more enjoyable her games to speak to people OWNED FIRST experience shared with other and bring about an emotional GAMING SYSTEM: players. response. NINTENDO 64 It’s true, the game is less con- A sense of engagement within trolled by the player. But, at the the game’s design is central to same time, it rewards the gamer Brady’s game-designing career with a truly extraordinary jour- goals. For Brady, playing video ney. The characters are complex, games wasn’t just mere entertain- making for surprising adventures. ment, but a source of emotional As vice president of WCC’s support just when she needed it Gamer club, Brady confirms the the most. She hopes her game lack of women members. She at- designs change the lives of oth- tributes that to a lack of aware- ers, the same way it did for her. ness about the group. “Discrimination comes from voice In fact, there is data on wom- the heart,” she said. “It’s a weak- en gamers. ness in people’s heart, that’s the “A staggering 52 percent of reason for discrimination.”

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hood,” reported gamer Suzanne instance, video games can change andrei Samin on her blog. a life. Mary Brady plays her Nintendo DS in the Student Center. A3 March 12, 2018 NEWS The Washtenaw Voice

just texted me actually. She works at a university and they’re researching bio science stuff and she’s like “I have a ques- WCC’S CONCERT BAND PERFORMS ‘PITCH PERFECT’ tion about ethics with this stuff . The Washtenaw Community Concert Band will present music Let’s have this conversation.” from ballparks, stadiums and the Olympics in its free concert, “Pitch And then there is the whole Perfect”, at 7:30 p.m.,Thursday, March 15. The program, highlighted biohacking thing. The BBC has by a band-accompanied reading of “Casey at the Bat,” will take place been doing a nice little run on at Washtenaw Community College’s Towsley Auditorium, 4800 E. biohacking. The most recent Huron River Dr., Ann Arbor. thing they did on that was talking about how a lot of people SUBMIT A BRAVO! AWARD NOMINATION in this community have physical The last day to nominate an WCC instructor or staff member diff erences and so they’re com- for a Bravo! award is Thursday, March 22. Bravo! Awards recognize ing into it with prosthetics and exceptional WCC instructors and staff who go above and beyond in things like that and they’re dis- their roles. Students who have an instructor that makes a big impact covering that they can become VOICE

on them or has made their time at WCC easier can nominate them. almost superhuman. How do Bravo! Award nominees receive recognition, a gift and will be invited you even come upon this un- to a luncheon in April. less people want to be tested on WASHTENAW

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ANDREI 2018, which is a ten-week employment and mentorship program Janel Baker instructor of HUM 145: comparative religions, HUM 146: Mythology, PHL 101: Introduction to A: HUM 145 which is com- that pairs local businesses with youth. This paid program runs from philosophy, PHL 123: Critical thinking, PHL 205: Ethics. parative religions. HUM June 18-Aug. 24 and gives youth on-the-job skills and networking op- 146: Mythology. PHL 101: portunities. More information can be found at their website: www. This interview has been edited and condensed. Introduction to philosophy. DoMoreSummer18.com. PHL 123: Critical thinking. BY TIM COUSINO And I get to have these conver- the classroom. That’s why I PHL 205: Ethics. It’s not be- WASHTENAW COUNTY GUN VIOLENCE WALKOUT PROTEST Contributor sations with students. I get to do it, but I’m also a bit of a ing off ered this semester, but On March 14, schools across Washtenaw County, and the nation talk about humanities ideas and news junkie so it’s fun. With I’ve also taught PHL 245: will be walking out to protest gun violence and congresses inaction Q: How did you end up teach- philosophic concepts. the subjects I’m teaching, it al- Philosophy of Religion. in wake of the Parkland Shooting. The walkout for WCC begins ing at WCC? ways matters, there’s always a promptly at 10 a.m. in front of the Student Center, and will last 17 Q: What have your students real-world connection. I always Q: Which one is your favorite? minutes. “Teachers and Students have the right to teach and learn A: I had originally submitted taught you? check out the BBC. in an environment free from worry of being gunned down in their curriculum vitaes, sort of like A: I really like the compara- classrooms or on their way home from school,” says Empower. After a resume for academic people A: Gosh where to start? To Q: Favorite book? tive religions one. Mythology the Walkout a rally will be held at 2 E Cross St. Ypsialnti at 11 a.m. and applications to several slow down; to not rush the ma- is fun, but I wouldn’t say it’s a Students, Medical professionals, members of Moms Demand Action colleges in the area years ago terial; to attend to the in-depth A: The author I’m really kind favorite. I would also have to for Gun Sense in America, members of Washtenaw Youth initiative when I fi rst moved to the Ann discussions and the dialogues. of proselytizing about right say Ethics. On the HUM side, and gun owners will be speaking at the Rally. Arbor area. Then, sort of In terms of subject material or now is Octavia Butler. She is Comparative Religion. I like EMPOWER the youth branch of Women’s March put forward word of mouth, I heard that ways of looking at things, most- sort of my current favorite the introductory course though the idea, and members of the Washtenaw Youth Initiative organized WCC needed to fi ll a position ly what I’ve learned is specifi cs. author/ literary writer. I just because a lot of times that’s Washtenaw Counties March … the next thing you know Either specifi cs from a diff erent fi nished “Kindred.” Previous to the only class of personal take. I’m working. That was 10 and a country or a diff erent language that I fi nished “Parable of the And critical thinking can be a DAY OF SERVICE AT AVALON HOUSING half years ago, 11 this summer. That’s a conversation that I Sower,” which has a follow-up blast. Well, I like them all so WCC students are invited to volunteer with the local non- A spring summer semester was didn’t know. Or from a diff er- book I needed to read. She is a there’s my answer: ALL OF profi t, Avalon Housing from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Friday, March 23. my fi rst semester. I started to ent fi eld of study. For example, fi ction writer. I wouldn’t call it THEM! But for diff erent rea- Transportation and lunch will be provided to 15 students. Sign up here: teach HUM 145: comparative right now I have a student in science fi ction. But it’s sort of sons. Personally, where my fur- https://orgsync.com/108998/forms/305700. Contact Alexandria religions. psychology and that is some- alternate setting, almost futur- ther interests lie it would really Judkins with questions. thing I never really studied, and ist, almost like a re-envisioning. be in the comparative religions Corrections Q: What is your favorite thing the student is able to bring that “Parable of the Sower” is set and the ethics stuff . When I do The crossword puzzle clues provided in the print edition of the about this school? angle of analysis to the discus- in the near future, recognizable my own research and writing Feb. 26 Voice did not match the puzzle grid. The correct set of clues sions and it’s really interesting. mostly but also imagined as a and stuff it’s some combination is provided online. A: The students. My colleagues There are diff erent perspectives dystopia. thereof. are amazing. This is a good and understandings although it school. I’ve taught at other makes it a challenge to teach. Q: What would people do if Q: If you weren’t a teacher, places as well, but this is a very Because how do you pitch the they could live forever? what else would you be doing? good school. What sets it apart material? But, it’s such a gift. really are the students. I love A: That’s so interesting because A: I would love to own a book- The following incidents were reported to campus security the diversity of the students: Q: What stories are you follow- one of my students wants to store since it’s your own busi- between Feb.16–March 9 economic diversity, gender di- ing in the news? do a paper or is talking to me ness. Not teaching though? I • 3/7 • 2 / 2 2 versity, academic background about that. The longevity of can’t imagine not teaching, Larcey/Theft: theft from motor vehicle Vandalism diversity, age diversity, race A: I scan the headlines at least life. Advances in biotech raises that’s the thing. I can’t imagine Lot 4 Lot 2 diversity, language. In any pos- once a day, sometimes twice. really interesting questions. not teaching. sible way to be diverse, we have I’m looking for real-world Should we be pursuing that • 3/2 • 2/16 it all here. Which is amazing. stories or events I can use in type of technology? My sister Fraud: credit card Larceny/Theft Off campus

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Do recent school shootings on the news make you feel concerned for your own well being?

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I feel like personally, it’s so like It doesn’t seem that concern- The recent school shooting distant and it just doesn’t feel like ing, but it is deﬁ nitely more of a aren’t making me nervous, but it could happen here. You know concern for the future. Like if I — I don’t know how to phrase what I mean? Like, until it ac- had kids and stuﬀ , like how hectic that— but I feel that it’s a prob- tually happens I’m not worried it would be then; but right now lem we should handle. about it. I’m not worried about it, not here TANNER HOWE, 19, ART/3D BEN SCHAFFER, 19, GRAPHIC DESIGN at Washtenaw personally. ANIMATION THOMAS MARTIN, 18, GRAPHIC DESIGN

It makes me more concerned When I see it on the news, I I suppose my rational brain about the way the government feel like there should be someone knows that the people who are will deal with gun violence laws. there to do something about it, killed during a school shooting is We’ve seen that they don’t real- but there never is; and that con- actually minuscule as a portion of ly care too much... the fact that cerns me a little bit. In Florida, deaths in America... I also feel like something like school shootings the recent school shooting, there any preventable death is a trag- happened multiple times in the was an oﬃ cer there, but he didn’t edy. So why can’t we do some- past has not pushed them to be do anything to try to stop the thing into gun control? As far as more strict on gun violence and school shooter... that’s the main for my own personal safety, I’m on laws does make me anxious. thing I just can’t understand. not worried, but I am concerned AALAA NASHASHIBI, 17, WTMC MICHAEL LJULJDURAI, 18, in someway it’s gonna impact me STUDENT ENGINEERING sooner or later. JACOB STELITZ, 20, ENVIRONMEN- TAL SCIENCE

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Paula Salazar, student ambassador of Washtenaw Community College, helped pass out produce to fellow students.

WCC students receive free, fresh fruits and vegetables at two different locations on campus Tuesday,

March 6 as part of Free Produce The Student Resource Center hosted “Produce Day” to bring awareness to their services and share fruits and veggies with students on their way to classes. day. The event, hosted by Food Gatherers and the Student Re- source Center, distributed carrots, voice oranges, bananas, mangoes and other produce. Food Gatherers is

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by snacks and emergency groceries, according to its website. Adonnis Taylor, 23, studying business (left) and Leslie Neal, Student Resources, participate in the first Produce Day hosted by the Student photos Resource center. Fresh fruit and veggies were given out to students On “Produce Day” the Student Resource Center gave out carrots, pears, apples and passing by. bananas to passing students. The center is located on the second floor in room 206 of the Student Center building. students display works in wcc juried art show by Suni Jo Roberts offerings through the WCC stu- that “both physical and con- retirement from a career in early Deputy Editor dent art show: “You can take a ceptual kept me coming back,” childhood education. whole class devoted to color? I read Jill Jepsen, a WCC faculty “I was really developing a Featuring both student art and want to do that.” member during the reception on style, using that particular pat- the WCC classes it was produced Ostapik used drawing skills Thursday, March 8. The juror tern and glaze,” said Mitchell. in, the Student Art Show current- she developed in previous classes, continued: “With all the figures “You get different results every ly showcases over 130 pieces of along with algebra, geometry and seated together at the small tables, time you fire it.” work on the second floor of the architectural design, to assemble there is an intimacy that is chal- Mitchell said it felt “fantas- student center. The pieces were her 3-D sculpture. She said hav- lenged by age and race.” tic” to win second place and gives made in WCC 2-D and 3-D art, ing to use heavy machinery like a Second place went to Dorothy credit to her instructor, Remsen, photography, graphic design and band saw and router in her class Mitchell for her ceramic bowl for submitting and getting her ceramic’s classes. All of the pieces put her out of her comfort zone, titled “Bamboo Bridge #2.” The work to the show. were created within the past year. but were empowering to learn. juror noted this to be “an elegant Mitchell added why she de- “When I first went in 2016, The top three pieces were structure that makes you think cided to take ceramics classes at and I didn’t have anything [in awarded prizes and chosen by of its references, visually of an WCC. the show]; it was my first semes- the juror, Nick Tobier, an associ- insect or turtle shell of poten- “I just love working with my ter here and I was just so inspired ate professor and director of na- tial scales and functions.” When hands,” said Mitchell. by all the different classes,” said tional engagement at the Stamps asked where Mitchell got her in- The show will be on the sec- Edie Ostapik who won a “Most School of Art and Design and at spiration to do this piece, there ond floor of the student center Promising” award for the 3-D the Center for Entrepreneurship was a clear answer. until March 22, 2018. Viewers sculpture “Escape” she creat- in the College of Engineering at “No doubt, my instructor,” can submit their choice for ed in Belinda McGuire’s ART the University of Michigan. said Mitchell who has taken People’s Choice award in the 103: 3-D Design class. Ostapik The top prize went to Tiriz nine art classes with IB Remsen drop box. The winner will be an- said she thought to herself upon Jarjoura for her painting titled since beginning to take classes at nounced in the following week’s learning of the different class “Bridging.” The juror noted WCC around 2004 following her Water Cooler newsletter.

Photography student Joy Burton holds her Dean’s Choice award.

first place Tiris (Therese) second place Jarjoura “Bridging” Dorothy Mitchell “Bamboo Bridge #2”

dean’s choice award Chosen by Kristin Good, Dean of Arts and Sciences Division Joy Burton’s photograph titled “Confine”

the president’s choice award Chosen by Rose Bellanca Emily (M) Cobb drawing titled “The Color of Innocence” third place Yasmin Ali “Artist Calendar” most promising—2-d art discipline Caleb Gilmore’s drawing titled “Hang On”

most promising—3-d art discipline Edie Ostapik’s sculpture titled “Escape”

most promising—graphic design discipline Asia Raman’s graphic illustration titled “Dead Pool and Baby”

most promising—photography discipline Renee Gaudet’s photograph titled “Dearborn Heights Abandoned Storefront”

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all Instructor Jill Jepsen congratulates student artist Tiriz Jarjoura, the first Student artwork is displayed in the bridge between the Student Center building and the Liberal Arts building. place winner. B2 March 12, 2018 EXTRA The Washtenaw Voice don’t judge a story by its book by Pam Hennigan the United States to study, and he her and her struggles to adapt, Contributor quickly found out the hard way had really taken a toll on her that he needed to learn English. health and well-being. She told The Human Library came to In Togo, where Koukoura is me it was when she and her friend WCC’s Bailey Library March 7, from, French is the official lan- had gotten lost in the desert, and giving patrons a chance to “check guage, but many of the cites there finally made it back to the camp out” people and listen to their also have their own language, that she realized that she didn’t stories. To learn more, I became which he also learned. He said have to keep beating herself up one of those patrons. many of the readers he had were for not being like her teammates. Upon entering the library, I surprised to find out he spoke five She knew she was strong in her was greeted by a volunteer staff of languages. He said it was impor- own element and she had finally students from intercultural com- tant to share his story because admired her own strength. munications classes. From there he wants to “inspire other peo- Hoyer said she wanted to I was directed to a dividing wall ple to learn another language. share her story because she wants with titles of stories and cards You’ll never know how life will others to learn the lesson that she I could use to check out books turn out.” had struggled with. “Don’t base -- that is, the people serving as Koukoura is studying Supply your strength off others’ abilities. books. Chain Management at WCC. Environments are difficult, but The Human Library gives book two you can get through if you put listeners a chance to ask authors your mind to it.” questions and have one-on-one The second book I checked Hoyer has an associate from conversations. out was titled “Finding Strength WCC in Environmental Science I was introduced to my in the Desert; Living Out of My and is planning on attending During the Human Library gathering in the Bailey Library on March 7, students were invited to share what they felt “book” and taken to a table in Car and Going Out of My Mind” Northern Michigan University was misunderstood about them, and post it up with sticky notes for others to see. Mollie Gross, 23, psychology student the library to listen. There were by Leanna Hoyer. to study biology and zoology. shares her thoughts. about a dozen or so tables and Hoyer asked me about my some take-aways each were filled with books and sense of adventure, and I told readers, and you could tell right her it’s pretty lacking. She told Bethany Kennedy were away that this was something me that she loves adventure and among those at the event. She special. that it took her far out of here el- said the day had such a positive book one ement into the desert in Nevada. response and how a few of the She was working with readers were so surprised. The first book was called AmeriCorps and was sent with One person had said they will “Neglected English and Ended a team to the Mojave Desert. never look at a stranger the same up in an English Country” by They were then sent them to the way, everyone has a story. Koukoura Kpabeba. He start- freezing mountains where they all “It’s so powerful to hear oth- ed by asking me if I knew any had to sleep in their cars. Hoyer er people’s stories, and to break language beside English. I know quickly discovered that adren- down biases, stereotypes, and a few phrases in French and aline and endorphins were her build that human connection in Spanish, and the alphabet in best friends, as the need to adapt a safe space,” said Kennedy, di- American Sign Language. to doing labor-intensive work in rector of Access Services and one Kpabeba told me how, in high 117-degree heat. of the organizers of the Human school, he had to take an English Her first job was helping to Library. “It can really help to class, and he hated it. The words clean out a river where an en- build the campus community” sounded harsh, and he thought dangered species of fish lived. she had said. “I am going into accounting, I Being from Michigan she loved On my way out, I stopped at don’t need English to do math.” being in the freezing water, while the volunteer table to chat with He skipped class, or slept, or any- her teammates looked at her Martaveius Taylor who is major- thing other than pay attention to confused. ing in business advertising and his teacher. His teacher ended Her team was later moved to marketing. He had checked out up speaking to his parents about the Great Basin National Park to a few books and said it was a very the situation, and his mom told work on trail maintenance. There inspirational experience. him he needed to learn English she had met another team from “Learning others experiences because: “You’ll never know how Utah where she had made a life- and what they have gone through. life will turn out”. long friend. It makes you more hesitant to It turned out his brother and Hoyer’s constant battle with judge,” he said. “You never know Zoey Mackey, 20, science (left), Richard Romanus, 26, communications (middle), and Martaveius Taylor, 25, business and mom had enrolled him in a pro- herself, trying to keep up with her what others have gone through, marketing “check-in/out” the “books” to those who want to sit down and share or listen to stories and gain insight from gram that allowed him to come to team who had really neglected and to have patience for others.” the lives of others.

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photos Visitors pass by a display at the Human Library March 7 at the Bailey Library. bootcamp in tune with aspiring area musicians

by Charlotte Young Bowens make music. But at the same time more resources geared toward Harmoine AXS, explored new Staff Writer musicians will need to create skills my long-term music career goals. media marketing strategies and in a spectrum of activities related I was able to get adequate learn- the importance of getting sup- Nearly 80 attendees filled the to the business of music which ing from the panelists and learned port in an effort to establish a room in the Morris Lawrence also includes connecting to an even more from participants. sustainable career as a musician. Building for the Business of artist circle and establishing com- This event made me emotional “It provided insight into the Music Boot camp presented by munity,” Kuuskoski emphasized. today, something struck a nerve music industry and while you WCC’s Entrepreneurship on “For anyone else endeavoring to and made me understand where hear the same thing, it’s nice to Friday, March 8, 2018. be a part of the music industry, my true passion lies. I know so continue to know that the infor- The day-long event allowed it’s important to have a vision and much more and why I need to mation is similar from different participants to learn from profes- a strategic plan.” focus on this. It encouraged us sources. And it was inspiring to sional musicians about varying Among the panelists were to dig deeper within ourselves to hear from local musicians,” said aspects of running a business. Jeff Ponders II, professional sax- bring out musical gifts.” Nick Stevens, 20, audio produc- voice

Creating a vision and strategy ophonist who uses his experi- International Jazz singer tion major. was the focus of the discussion ence as a tech entrepreneur to Ashaki Zeigler from Detroit spoke In response to a student from the first speaker Jonathan coach artists on getting work. about living a balanced life. As a musician unsure about the fu- Kuuskoski, interim chair of the Ryan Ehlke, Station Manager at mother and traveling artist, she ture, event moderator Michael washtenaw

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and Leadership and director of valuable time management tips she uses to get everything done. Department of Performing Arts pop the EXCEL Lab at the University with an emphasis on encouraging “So much about music is feel. said: “You’re the first generation of Michigan School of Music, artists to get paid for their work I like what Kendrick Lamar is to have exposure to the global andrei Theatre & Dance. and the importance of self care. doing. He’s bringing back live market. If you don’t find your “For aspiring artists, it’s im- For Mickelia Tate, 37, busi- music,” Brian Pastoria said. As market here, you might discover International Jazz singer Ashaki Zeigler from Detroit spoke about the portant to embrace the paradox ness management & production the final speaker, Patoria, manag- and find that your market is in challenges of being a musician and the importance of leading a balanced life. of having to hone your craft and student, “I was able to explore ing partner of Eye Exposure & other places in the world.” B3 March 12, 2018 PLAY PAGE The Washtenaw Voice SERVICE

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