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produce day art show see page a6 page b1 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 be- came 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 be- ing 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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A2 March 12, 2018 NEWS The Washtenaw Voice LOCAL CONNECTED VEHICLE FACILITY HOSTS CAREER DAY FOR STUDENTS BY SUNI JO ROBERTS for future co-ops, internships, construction with a finish date un- Deputy Editor summer hires and other job determined as construction is ex- opportunities. pected to be ongoing. The facility The American Center for Tony Jesudoss, a master’s stu- plans to rent spaces to companies Mobility, a non profit testing dent at Kettering University in in order to do product testing and and product development facil- Flint studying automotive systems, development. The center is cur- ity for future mobility, opened its came to the event on Feb. 23 with rently constructing urban, subur- doors to students and profession- a few things to explore. ban and highway environments als during their “ACM Career “Two reasons—I want to for autonomous and connected Exploration: The Future of Self- check out the center and I want vehicles to test on. Driving Vehicles” event held at its to look for job opportunities,” said In Oct. 2017, WCC joined facilities at the Willow Run Airport Jesudoss. an Academic Consortium with in Ypsilanti. With prior work experience at the American Center for Mobility The event highlighted the Ford Motor Company in India, with 14 other Michigan colleges importance of a highly trained Jesudoss said he knows where his and universities. The agreement workforce as the technology of experience would be most useful. “establishes a structure and a pro- autonomous and connected ve- “I can contribute more in a cess for Michigan colleges and uni- hicles develop.

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