Issue 60-3

Erie Square Gazette, Port Huron, MI Thursday Oct 6, 2011Volume 60, Issue 3

Serving the Blue Water area since 1931A public forum by and for students

Liz WhittemorePhoto Editor

Rule number one: no balls to the face. On Tuesday, Sept. 27, Student Government hosted a free dodgeball tournament for student clubs in the SC4 gym from 10-12:30 p.m. All players representing the clubs had to be SC4 students and active in those clubs. The clubs that participated included: the Music Club, the Criminal Justice Club, the Gay Straight Alliance Club, the Student Government,

and the Zombie Defense Council. The winner of the tournament was given a small trophy. The semester’s dodgeball tournament winner was the Gay Straight Alliance Club. Sean Lathrop, President of the Gay Straight Alliance Club said, “We played smarter, not harder.” Each game lasted three minutes. In that length of time, the goal is to eliminate all players of the opposing team. If that does not happen, then at the end of three minutes the team with the least amount of

eliminated players wins the game. The Gay Straight Alliance Club came in first, the Music Club second, then the Criminal Justice Club, Student Government, and then the Zombie Defense Council. Production Editor for the Erie Square Gazette and Zombie Defense Council member Zachary Penzien said, “I feel that the ZDC did good in this event, as Poison once said we, ‘don’t need nothin’ but a good time.’ Also I think what we lacked in athleticism we made up for in enthusiasm.”

“If you can dodge a wrench, you can dodge a ball!” Sean Lathrop said, quoting the character Patches O’ Houlihan from the 2004 movie “Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story.” The event gave the clubs a chance to promote themselves, be involved with school, and have fun with friends. “I think that we will probably actually practice in the future, that may help,” said Penzien. “Every club played their heart out. It was impressive to see how well teams play and

Student Government dodgeball a success

work together,” said Student Government Treasurer Matthew Boyd. Student Government Vice President Jonathon Brewer said, “Overall I think the tournament fulfilled the intentions of Student Government. We organized and executed an event that was for the clubs. The awareness of those clubs were made through social media and personal interactions.” There is hope to make the dodgeball tournament a once a semester event. At this moment in time,

the event for next semester has not yet been approved by Student Government and no planning has been started. “The intentions are for it to happen though,” said Jonathon Brewer. For more information on student clubs and how to get involved, click on the “Current Students” option on the SC4 website (www.sc4.edu). For information on upcoming events, check your email for the weekly Student Connections news.

Criminal Justice Club member Juan Villegas about to throw the dodgeball at Gay Straight Alliance Club President Sean Lathrop.

Upper left: Criminal Justice Club member Justin King and Gay Straight Alliance Club member Ryan Silver struggling to gain control of the dodgeball. Upper middle: Members of the Criminal Justice Club and the Zombie Defense Council race toward the middle to get the dodgeballs. Upper right: Criminal Justice Club members Justin King and Anthony Paolella take aim against the

opposing team. Middle: Gay Straight Alliance Club members, and winners of the dodgeball tournament, Ryan Silver, Sean Lathrop and August Smith show off their newly acquired trophy.Bottom left: Criminal Justice Club members ready themselves for the next game to start. Bottom middle: Student Government Vice President Jonathon Brewer acts as referee for the game.

Bottom right: Zombie Defense Council members Caitlin Combs and Chris Campbell devise a plan of attack.

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Entertainment

Rachel KobylasStaff Writer

“Mimesis” is categorized as a horror film, but it is not yet rated, because it hasn’t been released.

“That’s the beauty of the premier. They premier it and see what kind of reaction they get out of it. Sometimes, after a premier, the movie doesn’t get

released because the feedback was horrible. Sometimes it’s so phenomenal they get released, it’s a great thing,” said Jeremy Stemen, Executive Director of the Blue

Water Film Festival. “Mimesis” will be screened for the first time in the United States, in downtown Port Huron, Friday, Oct. 7. The screening will take place inside McMorran Place theater accompanied by many of the actors that appear in the film such as Sid Haig, Courtney Gains and Lauren Mae Schafer. These are actors who have starred, or been featured, in other movies and television shows. According to www.imdb.com, the storyline for the film is, “A group of horror fans find themselves unwilling participants in a nightmarish role playing game that pays homage to a classic horror film.” “This is huge,” said Stemen, “It’s a horror movie, not everyone’s cup of tea. But, it’s amazing.” The trailer for the film is available on Facebook, www.imdb.com and www.bluewaterfilmfestival.com. “People who are coming to see this movie, will see it

before anyone else in the United States gets to see it,” said Stemen. Stemen also agreed that most will recognize featured artist, Sid Haig, from his previous role as “Captain Spaulding,” in the 2005 Rob Zombie film, “The Devil’s Rejects.” Douglas Schulze is the director and writer for the film. He has directed and written a total of five films, and produced three films, according to the Internet Movie Database (www.imdb.com). He is from Michigan and has been working in the film industry since 1992. Schulze was unavailable for comment because he is currently in Spain at the XII Estepona Horror and Fantasy Film Festival, where “Mimesis” will be screened on Wednesday, Sept. 21. Tickets for the movie premier can be purchased in advance at www.bluewaterfilmfestival.com, or they can be purchased at the door. Tickets are $10 each for the Friday, Oct. 7 screening.

Oh, the horror!

Danielle KennedyCopy Editor

Are you one of those noble heroes who invades the homes of creatures labeled as monsters; leaving behind you a trail of dead bodies, and all for some cheap goods in a treasure chest and experience points? Do you ever stop to ponder how those monsters feel about you invading their home and slaughtering their loves ones? “Goblins: Life Through Their Eyes” will show you just that. Tarol Hunt, or Thunt, and Danielle Stephens are the masters behind the online comic “Goblins: Life Through Their Eyes,” found at http://www.goblinscomic.com/. The comic is free to read, but is not recommended for younger audiences as it does contain violence and gore. It updates on Tuesday and Friday, provided

that life doesn’t get in the way of the creators’ work. The comic takes place within a role playing game and revolves around three different groups, one of those groups being goblins that grew tired of watching their kind being slaughtered. Complains-of-Names, Big Ears, Chief, Thaco and Fumbles removed their original non-player character shackles to become what they despised, adventurers. Their journey originally begins with the innocent goal of becoming stronger to protect their village. It isn’t long before it takes a darker turn. Following on the tails of the goblins are adventurers, a human named Minmax and a dwarf named Forgath, who has a foreboding prophecy looming over his head. Of all the characters, these two seem to show the most character growth as the story goes on.

And then we have the goblin Dies Horribly, who originates from the same clan of goblins as Big Ears and the others. He finds himself wandering around with a strange orb like creature named Klik. Separated from his group, Dies Horribly ends up being enslaved by another clan of goblins. Taking these three groups, and an ever growing list of characters, Hunt and Stephens manage to masterfully weave them together to create a story that keeps people hooked. The only real down side is that with so many stories taking place at once, it can take a while to get back around to one of the groups. And with time going by, sometimes information can get swallowed up by the mind. Luckily the archive is always there to help with refreshing one’s memory.

A look at the other side

What’s in a number?Gregory LaneStaff Writer

Exploring the question how many partners is too many, “What’s your number?” plays out similarly to many cliché romantic comedies. Upon learning about the bad luck associated with having more than 20 lovers, Ally Darling (Anna Faris) teams up with neighbor Colin Shea (Chris Evans) to track down and re-evaluate her ex-boyfriends. Being somewhat atypical and socially inept, Ally will go to surprising extremes to make a bad relationship work. These efforts often proved themselves comical to both Colin and me. Bearing an “R” rating for sexual content and language, the movie has a thorough splattering of both, yet not so much as to feel overdone. This movie is extremely solid,

featuring a good cast who played their parts exquisitely. Some of the more comedic moments felt as though they were deliberately over-emphasized, however. The story had no loose ends that I could see, nor did it have any genuinely surprising twists. The use of transitions was unobtrusive, and the flow of the movie was comfortable. The pace could have been a bit more exciting, but that may have altered the overall mood of the film.

The only genuine problem, nothing stands out. This movie, although well made, has nothing remarkable to comment on. Mark Mylod, the movie’s director, appears to have avoided any risk associated with featuring remarkable material. Everything about this movie was ‘good.’Well, Jim Collins once wrote “good is the enemy of great.” That sums it up more than adequately. Recommend you wait for the DVD.

“Why watch a horror film when you can live one,” the caption at the bottom of the “Mimesis” movie poster. “Mimesis” is premiering in Port Huron, Friday, Oct. 7. Photo credit: imdb.com


Community

Christina StoutenburgStaff Writer

The last two weekends in October will have downtown busy with activity as zombies walk the streets and victims willingly enter The Haunted Post Office. It will be taking place Oct. 21 and 22 from 7 p.m.to 11 p.m., Oct. 23 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., Oct. 28 and 29 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., Oct. 30 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at 1300 Military St in Downtown Port Huron. Admission is $10 and all proceeds will go to help support Studio 1219, which is a local non-profit and art studio. The three main people heading the project are Dennis Snyder, Mark Brant, and Robin

Schweihofer. “It’s not just a haunted house. There’s art involved,” said Dennis Snyder, “We wanted to do something different because we are an art studio.” That’s exactly what they have done; with hand painted scenes and an art gallery. There are more than a few surprises in store, and more are to come as the work continues. “The brainstorming is the best part. Somebody will come up with an idea then it will just blossom,” said Mark Brant, “Next thing you know it’s there.” Another thing that sets it apart will be the Zombie Ball they will be hosting on Saturday, Oct. 22 with the doors opening at 9 p.m. There will be live music featuring Robin

Twana PinskeyEditor-in-Chief

“You got to have heart, miles and miles of heart,” or so it goes. Participants in the Blue Water Heart Walk 2011, showed their hearts by walking to help raise money to fight heart disease, Sept. 24, on the SC4 campus in Port Huron. According to the American Heart Association’s web site, 13 teams participated in the walk. One of the teams was made up of staff from St. Clair County Community

Liz Whittemore Photo Editor

Good food. Booze. Good nightlife. Port Huron. The Port Huron area offers a wide range of potential hang out spots for students and residents alike. For students at SC4 looking for a close place off campus to hang out, drink some coffee, and eat a light meal, The Raven Cafe is an option for you. They are located on Military Street and offer live bands Friday-Sunday. If you’re looking for a burger with some scenery, the Zebra Lounge is located on Quay Street. The Lounge is a nightclub, with a bar, and is connected to a bowling alley. According to detroit.metromix.com, the

College. According to Shawn Starkey, Executive Director of SC4 Public Relations, the SC4 team raised about $850. The walk that began at SC4 raised about $14,000 total for the heart association. According to SC4 Public Relations, SC4’s team included: Sue Bacheller, Hrant and Michelle Hratchian, Kay McGuigan, Charlie and Kathy Peace, Tush Platzer, Holly Sanchez and Lisbeth Tollander. American Heart

Art meets fear

Schweihofer, a cash bar, and a costume contest with prizes. The categories for the

contest will be: out of this world, scariest, and most original. While work is going

smoothly, volunteers are still needed and anyone looking to help can find more

information at www.artoffear.com. Venders are also desired and welcome.

Port Huron city hot spots

Heart to HeartAssociation Youth Director, Cheryl Muscott, said the support from the Port Huron community and SC4 played a role in success of the event. “SC4 has been just wonderful in helping us promote this event,” said Muscott, “The money that comes in definitely makes an impact (on heart disease research).” Muscott says it is not too late for those who could not make the walk to donate. For information on donating, go to www.bwheartwalk.org.

average price for a meal is under $9, but they only serve lunch and dinner. Also located on Quay Street is the Quay St. Brewing Company and Restaurant. While mostly a bar, Quay also serves lunch, dinner, and dessert. The price range is from $9-15 according to detroit.metromix.com. The Roche Bar is also a place to check out. Located down Quay Street, a review of the Roche by Chuck K on yelp.com reads, “…a great spot for some cheap drinks and some good people. Typically they have live music and it’s not too far from the other bars in downtown PoHo!” Also a place worth mentioning is the Brass Rail Bar. Located on Huron

Avenue, though this site offers very little in the way of food, but on yelp.com, the Brass Rail Bar is rated 4.5 out of five stars, based on nine reviews. The Vintage Tavern is located on Michigan Street. They have two

floors both with bars and dining available. Though the food is a bit on the pricey side ($4 for soup), according to a review by CSIMichigan on tripadvisor.com, he gave the restaurant 5 out of 5 stars and

wrote, “I’ve been to the Vintage Tavern four times and each time, the food has been outstanding. The menu and wine list are both thoughtful and deliver.” Overall on the site, the Tavern was given

a rating of four out of five stars. Keep these in mind next time you’re out and about. You don’t need to go far and spend much to enjoy a good night out or a quick meal.

Just one of the hand painted scenes guests will find.Photo by: Christina Stoutenburg

Members of the Port Huron Northern High School’s Cheerleading Squad were among walkers at the recent Heart Walk event in Port Huron.

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I had to ponder one question. Which Detroit professional team playing, in the fall, will do the best and go the farthest? Even though the Detroit Lions are 3-0 and the Detroit Tigers are in the playoffs, people still believe that the Detroit Red Wings will do the best out of the three. Aaron Frendendall, a student at St. Clair County Community College, told me that the Red Wings will do

the best, because of their past experiences and past history. Frendendall does have a point. The Red Wings has been the most successful Detroit professional team over the course of a half century by winning 11 Stanley Cups. They were the last team in Detroit to win a championship, which was back in 2008. On another note, nobody believes that the Detroit Tigers

Lions, Tigers, and Red Wings, oh yeah!will do the best out of three even though they are already made the playoffs. They ended the season at a respectable 95-67 record, the same record the Tigers had back in 2006, the last time they went to the playoffs and on to the World Series. Furthermore, the Tigers have a pitcher named Justin Verlander. Verlander won 24 games for his team and also led in ERA and strikeouts

(which is the Triple Crown of Pitching). And also Miguel Cabrera, who led the American League in batting. With offense and pitching working together, I say they have a shot at winning in the postseason. Last, but not least is the Detroit Lions. Steven Kronnich, another student at St. Clair County Community College, said, “The Lions are winning now, but they always find a way to

suck.” Even though the Lions have started the season 3-0, people have to remember history is against them. The last winning season for the Detroit Lions was in 2001, and they haven’t been to the playoffs since 1999. So, hockey fans may be the only fans cheering in Hockeytown this fall.

Christian McGeachySports Editor

After Carrie Lohr, former St. Clair County Community College Women’s Basketball Coach, accepted the head coaching job at Wayne State University, her shoes needed to be filled. Coach Lakita Gantz took on the task of wearing these shoes. Before Gantz was a coach, she was a basketball player herself. She played ball at her Detroit high school and went on to play, and graduate, at Savannah State University. After graduating at Savannah State University, Gantz

went on to coach and has been coaching for over ten years now. Her experiences in coaching are at Pershing High School, Mumford High School and Team Michigan AAU. And during her time coaching high school women’s basketball, she coached men’s basketball as well. Even though it’s way before the season starts, Gantz wastes no time in getting her girls ready for the upcoming season. The women’s basketball team at SC4 have already been conditioning and practice starts on Oct. 1. Gantz believes that chemistry is

very important. So, when asked about the chemistry between Coach and her players she said, “Chemistry is great...I try to explain to them why I push them so hard...and they agree.” While Gantz gets a feel for her new job, she is focusing on the team’s transition defense and transition offense by saying, “I’m trying to make them a fast team, but a very smart team.” In addition to replacing Lohr, she also follows a very successful nine years of winning seasons in the women’s basketball program. So, is there pressure on the coach’s shoulders? Gantz

replied, “I feel pressure, because I wanna win and go to nationals. So, the pressure is on myself. I feel like my team should be able to win at the highest level in this division.” With conditioning on the way and practice right around the corner, the expectations for SC4’s women’s basketball team are at a high. Gantz believes that her team can win as many wins as the previous season, if not more. The previous season, the Lady Skippers won 19 games. Let’s hope the Lady Skippers can live up to their new head coaches expectations.

New Coach: Lakita Gantz

Doug JohnsonGuest Writer Have you ever had a few hours between classes and wanted to take a quick run just to clear your head? Well you might want to run around the gym on campus, or play some basketball with your friends during the open hours of the gym and weight room. Many do not know about the open gym and weight room. In a recent informal survey of eight students, only one in four were aware that the gym was open to the students during the week. The students were asked if they would use the open gym and weight room after learning of its availability and many still turned down the option. “I think they are a good idea but I don’t have the time to use them,” said Lindsay McDonald, a criminal justice student. Eric Williams, an applied science student, also cited time constraints. “I just don’t have the time to attend,” Williams says. “I would rather just use my weight room at home,” Jesse

Martinez, a computer networking student, said. While some students may be unaware of the open gym and weight room, and may not have the time to break from studying, the gym is far from empty. Many students take the time to play basketball between classes. The weight room offers a variety of equipment including weights, balance balls, two bikes, two elliptical machines, two stair climbers and three treadmills. “I think it is a swell place and would like to use it,” Nicolas Wauters, a Criminal Justice student, said after being informed of the equipment available. The open gym hours on campus for the fall semester are from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and are for SC4 students, staff and faculty only. Students are asked to bring their own basketballs. The Weight Room hours for the fall semester are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Thursday.

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Lakita Gantz, Head Coach of SC4’s Women Basketball Team. Photo provided by: SC4 Public Relations


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Pets of the Issue

Lucas is a large-sized, 2-year-old, male Shepherd/Shar Pei mix. He is up-to-date with routine shots, neutered and house-trained. Take him home and he’s sure to bring lots of love, affection and entertainment into your life. His adoption fee is $175.

Ritz is a medium-sized, 4-year- old female short-hair. She is spayed, up-to-date with routine shots, house-trained, de-fleaed, and de-wormed. She is extremely affectionate and ready for a good home. Her adoption fee is only $75.

An anonymous supporter has offered to help cover the cost of any pet featured in the Erie Square Gazette. For more information on adopting these pets, contact the Sanilac County Humane Society at (810) 657-8962, or e-mail them at [email protected]. You can also visit their webpage and check out the other adorable adoptees at www.petfinder.com/shelters/MI278.html. For more information call 989-5584.

“How do you feel about the new “Star Wars” Blue Ray Movie Re-release with audio not found in the original releases set?”

Twana PinskeyEditor-in-Chief

Matthew Boyd, Student Government Treasurer

“If you are that upset, do not buy the newly released Blue Ray release with editing not found in the original movie.”

Chris Shiroda, Freshman,Computer Networking

Major

“I think people should expect it since he created

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Jonathon Brewer, Student Government Vice-President “I have never watched the original “Star Wars” movies so cannot comment.”


Opinion

Clay KimballWebmaster

Have you ever had a day dream where two famous historical characters battle? Better question, who

hasn’t? Luckily for those without a good imagination there’s a next best, and it’s on YouTube. A series by the name of “Epic Rap Battles

of History” brings to life our imagination by having two major characters competing in a rap battle. So far, participants range from Adolf Hitler, to the Easter Bunny, to Mister Rogers. The series is produced and performed by YouTube user, “Nicepeter” and his reoccurring guests, including Lloyd Ahlquist. At the time, they are up to their thirteenth video. One of their episodes, “Hitler vs. Darth Vader,” currently has

over 33 million views and has even made it to the Top 100 music videos on YouTube. In each battle, the two participants take turns boasting and insulting each other in accordance to their own histories. Occasionally, a guest related to one of the participants arrives to assist them in their rebuttal turn. Another “Epic” series is “Epic Meal Time,” a Canadian based YouTube series revolving entirely around making the largest, most “epic” meals possible. Their

Clay’s Chaos Columnview count totals over 200 million, with about 10 million views a video. Primary ingredients in most of these meals include: bacon, Jack Daniels whiskey, and homemade batter. Though these are the normal ingredients, recipes range from giant eggrolls to “Chili Four Loko.” Part of the “epic” in the series is the quantity of food produced. Some recipes can range anywhere from 10 thousand calories to over 100 thousand calories. Keep in mind

that it is only three to seven people making and eating the food. Try not to watch episodes on empty or full stomachs. The series puts out an episode once a week and occasionally stars guests from other popular YouTube channels, such as “FPSRussia” and “El Gigante.” If you have any questions for me, send them to eriesquaregazettewm @gmail.com. I may feature the answer to your question online, or in a future issue.

Alyssha GinzelGuest Writer

Take it from someone who has wasted the last four years of her life slaving over unappreciative slobs to pay her way through community college: you don’t want to mess with your waitress. Being a college student, I know how convenient it is to eat out instead of cooking in, so here are a few tips to ensure a spit-

free meal the next time you dine out. Bon appetite! When the waitress comes to inquire about beverages, we expect one word answers, not elaborate responses like, “Water with light ice…but just a small glass! I’m not very thirsty today. And let’s splurge and have a healthy slice of lemon.” I can’t enunciate enough how much we do not care. We may smile, nod along,

Restaurant etiquette 101: tips to keeping spit off your french frieshumor you with feelings of importance, but the truth is, we just want to get your drink as quickly as possible. Those big, shiny plates we carry stacked up our feeble arms: they’re usually scorching hot. Get your cup out of the designated eating area, or I promise you, you will one day wear your dinner. We do not employ Chef Ramsey, nor are you a food critic, so talking our ears full of

how dissatisfied you are with your food is not only pretentious, but also unmerited. If something is significantly flawed with your meal, then we will be glad to resolve the dilemma. “It tastes funny,” after engulfing half your plate does not mean you hit Free Parking. You may think that your two dollar tip is sufficient, but consider this: after taxes, an average waitress makes 57 cents an

hour. When we aren’t entertaining customers, we scrub chairs, windows, counters, fill syrup, ketchup, mustard, vinegar, and hot sauce bottles, among countless other mind numbing side jobs. All for you. Your tip should not only be a reflection of our service, but also of the quality and appearance of the dining area and condiments supplied.

We maintain it all. Now, this is not to say that waitresses frequently spit in their customer’s food. I have honestly never done so and personally don’t know anyone who has. However, we do appreciate a little decency. Just because we are “waiting” on you, it does not mean we enjoy being treated like servants. Have patience and we will deliver everything you desire, with a smile.

Zack PenzienProduction Editor

It’s just about the holiday season again and you know what that means, the new videogame drought is over! If you’re not into playing as a space marine, which let’s face it, that’s a hefty majority of games now

a days, you’re in luck. If you miss the days when video games only gave you three lives and everything tried to kill you, well you’re in luck. Eric Ruth games specialize in videogame demakes. His demakes are modern games that are designed and programmed as if it was made for

an earlier system. Complete with a classic 16bit sound track and art. It is fun seeing the more iconic levels that have been treaded and retreaded, in a new way. So far “Halo,” “Left 4 Dead,” and a few others have been made. Also, he has recently announced that he is currently

working on a “Team Fortress 2” demake. The best part is that all the games are free to download on his website. They require no installation, so you can play them directly off a flash drive. File sizes are rather small “Left 4 Dead” is only 21MB so at the price of free, you can’t go wrong!

A bit of fun

Jan Van SickleGuest Writer

In the summer of 2010, I had the chance to work with a small group and go over to Mali, Africa where we helped build a school. We were there for about two and half weeks. It was my first time going on a trip like this one. We stayed in Bamako, the capitol Mali. Our mode of transportation was a van with wooden boards along the insides. There were scooters, people and cars everywhere. And yes, I saw lots of people walking around carrying baskets on their heads; most of them were selling

whatever it was they carried. Work started early in the day and lasted until it got too hot, usually ending before 3 p.m. There was a group of up to 15 guys helping us every day. Most of whom were teachers that worked at the school, or friends of the head of the school, Jean Pierre, who helped arrange our trip and activities while we were there. Once our load of sand arrived we had to move it from behind the school to the front, where we had a pulley system to transport the sand. The sand was mixed with bags of cement and used for spackling the classrooms that had

walls and a ceiling, and for making bricks for the other. It was interesting watching them make the bricks. They had a mold, and three guys would mix the sand and cement, pack it into the mold and then take the mold off and move onto the next one. You could tell they had been doing it for awhile. One day, I was able to go out with a missionary, to a local village and help with medical treatment. I took everyone’s blood pressure, including the chief of the village. It was a great experience for me because I want to go into the medical field, and hopefully go on medical trips around the world. To

see that a change for the better can be made was very encouraging. The trip was a great experience for me. To experience a different culture and to see how similar we all are. I will never forget the people I met and the kids that came by everyday to watch us work.

SC4 students see the world: Mali, Africa

Graduate of St. Clair County Community College Jan Van Sickle with villagers in Mali, Africa.

Zack Penzien, Production Editor

Clay Kimball, Webmaster

Photos provided by: Jan Van Sickle


Campus Events

Jessica JackStaff Writer

On Monday, Sept. 26, and Tuesday, Sept. 27, Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society sponsored the American Red Cross blood drive. The blood drive started at 10 a.m. and went until 4 p.m. both days. The American Red Cross has been working with SC4 for over 32 years doing the blood drive. Julia Duffy, a nurse for The American Red Cross, has been working the blood drives for about 24 years now and she loves it. “It’s close to home, the students are enthusiastic, and there is always a good turnout,” Duffy replied when asked what her

Rachel KobylasStaff Writer

Have you seen our parking lot? To the untrained eye, it may appear as if the landscaping around St. Clair County Community College has taken on a “Little Shop of Horrors” appearance. Outer-wordly, unruly weeds? A sign of the economic times? Have our Horticulture students dropped some Miracle-Grow? Thankfully, none of the students will be hearing, “Feed me Seymore,” from any of these parking lot dwellers. The parking lot has been converted into a combination of rain gardens and bioswales. These “weeds,” that you’re seeing, serve an arguably impressive purpose. This vegetative appearing vegetation is actually a landscape

Meghan GradyStaff Writer

SC4 has many tools available to help students to be as successful in their studies. Student success classes and seminars are one of these. Student Success

favorite aspect of the drive was. Phi Theta Kappa member Joel Smith said, “This is my second year. I like helping out with this to support Phi Theta Kappa.” Many students showed up during these two days ready and were willing to donate. Sabrina Bahnweg, a second year student at SC4 working on her prerequisites for the nursing program, stated, “I’m a universal donor and they really need my blood(O negative).” Another SC4 student Megan Paolucci, a first year student at SC4 majoring in special education, said, “This is my fourth time giving blood, I like doing it just to help

people.” The American Red Cross is based on volunteers and donations, each donation can help save up to three lives. Since The Red Cross is based on donations, they’re always looking for more people to donate their time and blood. In order to do so you must be at least 17, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good health. Walk-ins are more than welcome, but you can also schedule an appointment if you’d like. For more information, or to schedule an appointment, visit their website at www.redcrossblood.org, or call (800) 733-2767.

SC4 blood drive It’s green. It’s a plant. It’s… a weed?!element that is designed to remove silt and pollution from runoff water in the parking lot. “Every drop of rainwater that falls on our parking lot gets filtered through the soil before entering the river. We have a great system in place,” said Bob Hunckler, Global Energy Resources Instructor. Within the bioswales are hardworking, native Michigan plants. Some students and professors worked together to help remove invasive species from the still maturing bioswales. Some complaints from the community have been fielded about the college parking lots’ unruly appearance. SC4’s Green Team, which consists of college faculty and students, are working on educating and otherwise getting the

word out, according to the latest e-mail updates. Sharing information about what is going on may prove to be beneficial for students on campus as well. Dan Chetcuti, 23, SC4 Walsh Remote Campus student said, “I have no idea what that is.” This seems to be the general consensus on campus. Most students appear not to know or have much interest in the greening of the parking lot. Alyssa Gustafson, 41, has landscaping experience. In her opinion, “The location of the bioswales is not good. They may very well cause future problems with root damage to the parking lot.” To learn more about SC4’s green initiative as well as a variety of green or sustainable projects on campus, go to www.sc4.edu/green.

Seminars for the 2011-2012 school year are free for students, alumni and community members. They are held Monday-Friday from noon to 1:00 p.m. in the SC4 library. Times and days may vary depending on demand. Those whom are

interested in attending these seminars are required to register prior to reserve their seat by calling (810) 989-5555. These days are also documented in the student planner book. The seminars were created to help students with

academic, employment and career success and are directed by the staff at the SC4 Achievement Center, Athletics, Enrollment, Financial Aid, Library and Student Success Center. Specifically, Professor Jim Berry focuses on helping

“students to overcome test taking barriers.” Other student services also include, but are not limited to, stress management, financial literacy and budgeting, resume writing, and many more. Some SC4 professors are offering

credit incentives for attendance to one, or more, of these seminars. For more information on the student success programs, call (810) 989-5515.

Free Student Success Seminars

FERRIS STATEUNIVERSITYPORT HURONPhone: (810) 762-0461 or (866) [email protected]/statewide

TOP 10 REASONS SHOULDMAKE FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITYYOUR UNIVERSITY.

You like to spend your money wisely.We offer a quality education at an affordable price.

You want a better job.We offer career-oriented education where theory meets practice.

You have career goals.We have instructors with industry experience and programs that prepare you for success in a rewarding career.

You have a busy life.We have weekend, evening and online classes.

You want to challenge yourself.We want you to be competitive in today’s economy.

You want support along the way.We have small classes and faculty and staff who care.

You want to stay close to home.We are located on the campus of St. Clair County Community College.

You have credits you have already earned.We have advisors whoknow how to transferthose credits into abachelor’s degree.

You imagine more.We’ll give you the tools to become the best version of yourself.

You belong at Ferris State University!

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