Vol. 32 | Issue 8 | Fabuary 4, 2019 Editor’s note 2 | Opinions 3 | Campus Life 4 | Dean’s List 8 | A&E 16 | schoolcraftconnection.com | #StayConnected New Face, New Perspective which he graduated with an Asso- with his support that resulted in ciate of Arts degree in 2014. While his decision to run for the posi- attending Schoolcraft, Breen was tion. involved in various organizations “I have been involved in local on campus such as the Catholic politics for over a decade and felt Student Association and Omicron a passion for public service for Iota chapter of Phi Theta Kap- quite some time. After seeing an pa. After Schoolcraft, he attend- incumbent trustee had yet to file ed Calvin College in Grand Rap- to run for re-election, I made the ids where he earned a bachelor’s decision that I could be of service degree in Geology, minoring in to Schoolcraft and put my name Geography. Additionally, Breen in for consideration by the vot- holds an Environmental Analyst ers,” said Breen as he expressed and Land Resources Analyst Cer- how he made the decision to run tificate from Au Sable Institute of for his newly attained position. Environmental Studies in Mance- Students, the community, fac- lona, Mich. ulty and staff can expect great Breen has been actively engaged things from Breen as he begins in the community and local poli- the first month of his six-year tics for over a decade, contrib- term as the youngest member of uting time and dedication while the Schoolcraft College Board of serving as a member of the Livo- Trustees. nia Human Relations Commis- “I hope to continue School- Photo courtesy of Schoolcraft College sion from 2012 until 2018. He also craft’s legacy of fiscal responsi- Honorable Mike Kowall swears in Dillon Breen, the newly elected Schoolcraft Board of Trustee, on Jan. 23. served on the Livonia Local Offi- bility, while providing oversight cers Commission from 2015 until and transparency where needed. CHANTELE FOX Breen was elected by voters to fill 2018. He has previously worked I believe I will bring a passion- News Editor the vacated position of Trustee for the Michigan State Senate as ate and youthful voice to the ta- Eric Stempien whose term end- District Director for Senator Mike ble, providing a new perspective The Schoolcraft College Board ed in December 2018. Breen was Kowall, State Majority floor lead- to the board of trustees,” states of Trustees is comprised of sev- joined by his parents and grand- er. Breen in reference to his future en members elected to their po- mother, who witnessed as he took Schoolcraft provided Breen with contributions. sitions by the Schoolcraft College the oath to serve Schoolcraft Col- the academic support, resourc- Schoolcraft Board of Trustees District. These officials work col- lege to the best of his abilities. es and experiences necessary to meetings are open to anyone in- laboratively over a six-year term Breen is a lifelong resident of enhance critical leadership skills terested in attending. They are creating policies for Schoolcraft the city of Livonia where he at- and facilitate his readiness to held on the last Wednesday of College. On Jan. 23 at 7 p.m., Dil- tended Livonia Public Schools, proceed toward his career devel- every month at 7 p.m. in the Jef- lon Breen was sworn in by the graduating from Stevenson High opment. Ultimately, it was his fress Center, Rm. JC228. The next honorable Mike Kowall as a new School in 2011. Thereafter, he at- passion for public service and meeting will be held Feb. 27. member of the Board of Trustees. tended Schoolcraft College from wanting to provide Schoolcraft THE LATEST IN: NEW TUTORING P4 FOREVER A PUPPY P5 PTK CLUB PROFILE P7 “THE WIZRD” P17 ON THE PROWL P19 Find us on our socials! | schoolcraftconnection.com Editorial Alexis Tucker Editor-in-Chief Ramon Razo Managing Editor Marvin Poindexter Arts & Entertainment Editor Obstacles we Face Josiah Thomas Campus Life Editor Chantele Fox The Schoolcraft Connection is a collection of about 20 people, News Editor which include people of different majors and backgrounds. All of us are Evan Cerezo students with varying degrees of class loads and difficulty. Layout & Design Editor Each issue of the Connection is always different in some aspect. Tamara Turner We write different stories, and we create a new design for every single Assistant Layout Editor issue of the Connection. With each issue, there comes a different plan of Mai Nakhala attack to complete on deadline, and with each issue, there comes a new Photo Editor set of problems, a new set of obstacles. Alex Zuccarini This issue brought on many obstacles that were out of the Webmaster Connection’s control, mostly referring to the Polar Vortex sweeping the Jacob Delis Advertising Managers Midwest. The Polar Vortex is affecting many avenues of communication from newspapers to mail delivery. Several newspapers such as the Rena Laverty Connection Adviser IndyStar from Indianapolis, The News-Herald that serves the downriver area and the Oakland Press of Oakland county, Mich. delayed their Todd Stowell Advertising Adviser Wednesday news service due to the inclement weather, and these Staff newspapers even stated some areas may not even see their papers Raymond Falkiewicz due to “impassible conditions”. The Schoolcraft Connection faced a Christian Hollis Kyle Proffitt shortened production time due to the weather conditions and the school Sarah Wonsowski closing for three days during our production (what we call layout) week. However, despite the major setbacks, our production continued on schedule, and for us to release on time, we had to kick things into overdrive and work in tandem. We publish our paper roughly every 3 Board of Trustees weeks, and the days readers can expect to see a new paper are Feb. 25, Brian D. Broderick March 18, April 1 and April 22. Additionally, our website Chair hosts content exclusive to online such as photo galleries and Carol M. Strom in-depth reviews and articles, which can all be found and read Vice Chair at schoolcraftconnection.com. Joan A. Gebhardt Secretary Terry Gilligan Treasurer Thank you for reading our paper, Gretchen Alaniz Alexis Tucker Trustee Editor-in-Chief Dillon Breen Trustee William P. Erwin Jr. Trustee Conway A. Jeffress President February 04, 2019 | Page 3 OPINIONS The Schoolcraft Connection is the award- winning, student-run see how anything could work out like newspaper published my dreams. semi-monthly as an It was my junior year in high school educational experience Fruits of Labor by the students of when I was given a pamphlet. It an- Schoolcraft College, As a young woman growing up in nounced a dual- enrollment program 18600 Haggerty Road, this technological age, I found there to from my dream school, College for Livonia, Michigan, 48152- be limitless opportunities for myself. Creative Studies. As much as I can’t 2696. The editorial offices Unfortunately, being so immature pinpoint exactly what made me feel of The Schoolcraft that concept ended up being nothing so inclined to participate rather than Connection are located in the Student Activities more than a statement. Many months sitting on the sidelines, I went to my Office on the lower level passed me in high school where I did counselor and planned to attend the of the Waterman Campus not explore any avenues present- studio class. She mentioned that these Center. ed to me. While I never was a failing free classes counted as college credits student, I always was content with and gave me a free period during the The Schoolcraft Connection is a member average grades. Another aspect about day. I was excited, to say the least. This of the Michigan myself, my depression, gives me a event was the inception for my new- Community College constant feeling of dissatisfaction. I found motivation and drive to succeed. Press Association, the assumed that things couldn’t go above After starting my studio dual-en- Colombia Scholastic average as I was no better than anyone rollment class I discovered the feel- Press Association, College TAMARA TURNER Media Advisers, the Assistant Editor else. Thinking about college and life ing of fulfillment in accomplishing Student Press Law Center, was secretly stressful, as I really didn’t something you assumed you couldn’t. Community College From there I created a schedule of Journalism Association dual- enrollment classes where I could and the Society of complete high school with the Michi- Professional Journalists. gan Transfer Agreement being almost Editorial Policy: Unsigned fulfilled just by taking two School- editorials represent the craft classes every semester. I’ve been majority opinion of the sticking that it ever since. Editorial Board. Signed After starting my journey of du- columns solely reflect the opinion of the writer. The al-enrolling, I picked up a copy of “The Schoolcraft Connection Connection.” That issue mentioned abstains from criticism of, hiring for an artist position, which was or discrimination against what brought me here, and I’m so glad any person on the basis that it did. of race, creed, color, sex, age, marital status, Doing many extra-curricular ac- handicap, national origin, tivities is stressful in a positive way or sexual orientation. and has given my life more purpose. That feeling of general dissatisfaction The Schoolcraft became somewhat alleviated when Connection is a student forum and is self- I challenged myself to do more. The monitored. We reject only thing I feel can truly cure that un- censorship and support a happiness is achieving these dreams I free student have, going to places, meeting people press. Material in The and working a job I love.