Vol. 32 | Issue 11 | April 01, 2019 News 2 | Opinions 5 | Campus Life 7 | A&E 14 | On the Prowl 15 |Sports 19 | schoolcraftconnection.com | #StayConnected Schoolcraft Students: Expect Registration Changes CHANTELE FOX News Editor In the beginning of each semester, most students are typically asked to update their information through WebAdvisor or in person at the registration office. Many students cast this requirement aside as it does not hold much Photo courtesy of Rob Donovic. importance to them. However, Schoolcraft College student, Rob Donovic, wants to be a strong voice for the families of the Livonia community Schoolcraft students can expect and has decided to run for Livonia City Council this fall. one subtle change. Beginning April 15, Schoolcraft students can expect a change Strong Voice for Livonia Families to the registration process. Students registering for the Schoolcraft student to run for Livonia City Council spring, summer or fall 2019 semesters will now be required CHANTELE FOX the United States from Albania in and graduated Churchill High to confirm specific information News Editor the 1980s. His family established School in 2010. He is currently including their home address, their roots in the city of Livonia, pursuing an associate degree phone number and emergency First generation Albanian- eventually opening a family in Business Administration at contact information in order American, servant leader, soldier, restaurant, which would later spark Schoolcraft and serves as the vice to register. Furthermore, business owner: these are just a few the inner entrepreneur within president of Business Club which despite having updated their attributes describing Rob Donovic, Donivic. actively engages students who information in the past, Schoolcraft College student and Donovic and his three younger are interested in enhancing their students are still required to Livonia City Council candidate who brothers entered into the Livonia professional development and update all personal information will be on the ballot during primary Public Schools system where he leadership skills. after logging in after April 15. elections in August 2019. attended Johnson Elementary Donovic’s parents immigrated to School, Frost Middle School “Strong Voice” Page 2 > “Registration” Page 2 > MO MONEY, MO MONEY, MO MONEY P5 HUNGER LOCKED AND LOADED P7 AN INSIDE GLIMPSE: LET’S TALK ABOUT US P14 ON THE PROWL P15 CLAWS VS STEEL P19 Find us on our socials! | schoolcraftconnection.com NEWS REGISTRATION Continued from Page 1 “Schoolcraft College needs to update all student information records annually to make sure it has the proper contact information to be used for important college announcements and in an emergency,” states Catherine McCardell, Associate Dean- Enrollment Services. “It is a simple process that they can complete when they log in to WebAdvisor, but they have to confirm their information or they won’t be allowed to register.” After logging into WebAdvisor and going to the Register and Drop Classes screen, students will be prompted to confirm their address, phone number and emergency contact information. In order to confirm or update their information, students will complete the following process: first, log in to WebAdvisor where they will see requests in red asking to confirm their contact information. Next, select the Student Menu at the top of the screen. Scroll down to Photo courtesy of Rob Donovic. the My Account section and select Rob Donovic, an infantryman in the National Guard, partakes in a training drill to hone his skills. View My Account. Finally, after clicking View My Account, students STRONG VOICE his family, Donovic started his betterment of the group as are automatically directed to the own small business focusing opposed to my own interests, Self-Service link where they will Continued from Page 1 on property development. being an honest representative select User Options. This is where The task of his company is the of that group. Livonia families they will be asked to confirm or In addition to pursuing his purchasing of both residential understand hard work and it’s update their information. In order degree, Donovic also serves and commercial properties, important that our elected to update their Emergency Contact, as an infantryman in the refurbishing them and putting officials work the hardest for students will need to select the Army National Guard and them on the market. In addition the people that gave us the Emergency Information option. police officer. He is constantly to owning his own business, privilege to represent them; and Upon completion of the demonstrating his passion Donovic is the business director most importantly, honesty,” he confirmation process, students may of being a servant leader and at his family’s restaurant, continues. then click on the Students Menu at strives to be as actively engaged Marko’s Cozy Diner located in The primary election will the top of the page in the browser in the community as possible. Redford, Mich. be held Aug. 6, 2019, with the where WebAdvisor was initially Appointed by Livonia City As a lifelong, engaged member general election being held Nov. opened. Finally, they may proceed Mayor and endorser, Dennis of the Livonia community, it is 5, 2019. to the Registration section and Wright, Donovic fills a seat on no wonder he wants to be the For those who are interested clock on Register for classes and the Livonia Arts Commission. voice of its residents. in learning more about Rob beginning registering. He serves as Community vice “Serving in the military and Donovic and his background, For questions or further president for the Livonia Jaycees the police department has visit robforlivonia.com or his information pertaining to the and is a Rotary member and taught me service before self facebook page at https://m.face information confirmation process, Livonia Lion. and loyalty,” states Donovic. book.comprofilephp?id=222907 please contact the Answer Center at Following down the path of “I’m always working for the 6900463802&ref=content_filter. 734-462-4426. April 01, 2019 | Page 3 Find us on our socials! | schoolcraftconnection.com Editorial Alexis Tucker Editor-in-Chief FACT CHECKING Ramon Razo Managing Editor Chantele Fox News Editor Josiah Thomas April Fool’s Day is really fun to celebrate by Campus Life Editor being ridiculous and enjoying the (hopefully) new Marvin Poindexter spring beginnings, especially when companies jump Arts & Entertainment Editor into the ring to get people excited about a fake Kyle Proffitt Sports Editor product or announcement. However, April Fool’s Evan Cerezo Day highlights the main problem with the internet Layout & Design Editor at times because false information can spread like Tamara Turner Assistant Layout Editor a disease, and sometimes people don’t realize that Mai Nakhala the calendar says April 1. Photo Editor While we as a staff have enjoyed building this Alex Zuccarini Webmaster issue due to the creative liberties we can take, we wanted to note as a staff the importance of taking Anton Travis Advertising Manager the time to check the information that is presented. Staff That also includes occasionally cross-referencing Christopher Falkiewicz Raymond Falkiewicz information with multiple sources because of how Madison Ling Jean Sandre quickly the truth can be lost in the sea of lies and Rena Laverty falsehoods. It is much more time consuming to do Connection Adviser this, but people will be much better off and more Todd Stowell Advertising Adviser rounded as individuals. In short, take the time to check the information being shared around the Board of Trustees internet because the truth gets lost quite easily. Brian D. Broderick Chair Carol M. Strom Vice Chair Sincerely, Joan A. Gebhardt Secretary The Schoolcraft Editorial Team Terry Gilligan Treasurer Gretchen Alaniz Trustee Dillon Breen Trustee William P. Erwin Jr. Trustee Conway A. Jeffress President April 01, 2019 | Page 5 OPINIONS law, further commented that “We are confident that the law is on the side of the people who have the right to use the ballot to enact popular proposals such Pay it Forward as earned paid sick time.” easily keeps up with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and The question of whether the dollar’s increasing inflation. Michigan Farm Bureau, people of our state will reap the JOSIAH THOMAS Being able to take some time submitted a motion to the benefits of the faster minimum Campus Life Editor off to get better would be grand state’s Supreme Court in order wage increases and guaranteed without the threat of getting to get an advisory opinion so paid sick leave will be weighed The average college student, fired or losing a paycheck that the constitutionality of the in on by the Michigan State at one point or another, has because, let’s face it, I don’t minimum wage and sick leave Supreme Court. Either the court had to rely on a minimum think anyone would want to law will be weighed in on. State will decide whether the changes wage job to get by. Last Sept., lose a job or a paycheck to care Rep. Tristan Cole R-Mancelona made last year to citizen-backed they must have been relieved for themselves or a loved one commented on this motion, minimum wage and paid sick to see the Michigan State during an emergency situation. saying that it’s being done leave laws are constitutional, or Legislature adopt a citizen-led Though I do question how “For political expediency, the state legislatures and Gov. ballot initiative which raised this all would be covered at and to resolve this as soon as Gretchen Whitmer are going to the state's minimum wage and taxpayers’ expense. This is a possible.” look for a compromise. required employers to offer paid good safety net for people who Danielle Atkinson, co- The court is set to decide by sick leave for physical injury have to rely on it, if nothing chairwoman of the “MI Time to March 29.