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Schoolcraft Connection

The Student News Site of Schoolcraft College

Schoolcraft Connection

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A relentless fight for liberation
Resilient women whose legacies will preserve through time
Michelle Torres, Staff Writer • April 30, 2024

From revolutions to everyday societal functions, women have served as some of the most instrumental figures during important moments throughout history. As activists, writers, artists, journalists, leaders,...

(left to right) Madison Grieb, Nick Yamine and Luis Xhemollari are the 2024 Pythagorean Prize award winners. (photo courtesy of Schoolcraft College)
Achieving greatness
Caitlin Cherry, Campus Life Editor • April 17, 2024

The challenge to excel is what students Nicholaas Yamine, Luis Xhemollari and Madison Grieb have achieved this past year. All three were awarded...

Schoolcraft College recently received $1.2 million in State funding to help expand it’s dual enrollment program. Special thanks to Senator Cavanagh, Rep. Pohutsky and Senator Polehanki.
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Expanding access to higher education
Kathryn Wenske, Editor-in-Chief • March 25, 2024

As many of us are aware, college is expensive. It can be pricey not only for anyone ages 18 and over but also for those who are still attending...

Cast and crew members pose for a group photo after shooting some scenes inside the Schoolcraft Culinary Arts kitchen for Detroit: The City of Chefs documentary. (Photo courtesy of Schoolcraft College)
Documenting history
Kathryn Wenske, Editor-in-Chief • March 18, 2024

Humans have recorded history in various ways throughout the years. From cave paintings, written documents starting with the Egyptians, to now...

Kathryn Wenske was awarded the 2024 Student Employee of the Year honors on March 22, 2024.
Striving for success
Wenske honored as Student Employee of the Year
Caitlin Cherry, Campus Life Editor • May 1, 2024

Being a college student on its own can be challenging, but balancing working as a tutor, mentoring, teaching, student ambassador, honor society member, club supporter and Editor-in-Chief of the award...

The Schoolcraft Greenhouse is located adjacent to the Forum Building.
Greet the greenery
Caitlin Cherry, Campus Life Editor • April 29, 2024

Perhaps you pass it by on your way to class, on your way to work, or just while on a walk around campus, and you notice green leaves through the windows of a small building right next to the forum. While...

This years top math prize recipients will be honored on April 17, 2024.
Pythagorean Prize ceremony to honor top mathematical achievers set for April 17
Caitlin Cherry, Campus Life Editor • March 21, 2024

For the 29th year, Schoolcraft will honor its top math students with its most coveted prize. The Pythagorean Prize is one of the college’s highest honors to receive, highlighting students for their extraordinary...

Let’s fight hunger
Let’s fight hunger
Izabella Allie, Content Manager • March 20, 2024

We often worry about children and teens ages newborn through eighteen going hungry, but hunger doesn’t stop at adulthood.  Recent studies have shown that students learn better on a full, not hungry...

Schoolcraft College hosted a Solar Eclipse viewing party on April 8, 2024 to commemorate the once-in-a-lifetime event.
Total Eclipse Viewing Party
April 10, 2024

  Schoolcraft College hosted a Solar Eclipse viewing party on April 8, 2024 to commemorate...

What do art and women have in common?
What do art and women have in common?
Emily Ayres, Staff Writer • April 5, 2024

“Mona Lisa Smile” PG-13 Genre: Adult Drama Runtime: 117 Minutes Rating: 5/5 Featuring the...

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Parting is such sweet sorrow
Kathryn Wenske, Editor-in-Chief • April 4, 2024

Growing up and spending my whole life as a dancer, there was nothing more rewarding than the final bow...

The Schoolcraft Ocelots baseball team split the doubleheader against the Macomb Monarchs. The Ocelots took game one 4-3, but lost 15-5 in the game two on April 13, 2024 at the Corner Ballpark in Detroit, Michigan.
Ocelots and Monarchs split double header
April 15, 2024

  DETROIT, MI – It was back to MCCAA play for the Ocelots as they were faced up against...

It was a big day for Schoolcraft as they shut out Henry Ford 13-0 on March 30, 2024 at the Corner Ballpark in Detroit, Michigan.
Ocelots click on all cylinders en route to run rule victory
April 2, 2024

  DETROIT, MI – It was a big day Saturday as Schoolcraft played host to the Hawks from...

The Ocelots cannot hold on to the early lead against Mott Community College Bears and fall 17-5 at the Corner Ballpark in Detroit, Michigan.
Ocelots cannot hold on to early lead
March 27, 2024

    DETROIT, MI – The Ocelots squared off against the Mott Bears as the away...

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The chamber has been opened...
Legendary wizarding trio reveals dark secrets of Hogwarts past
Elizabeth Lux, Arts and Entertainment Editor • April 17, 2024

“Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets” Genre: Adventure, Fantasy, Family Released: November 14, 2002 Runtime: 2 hr 41 min Streaming on:...

Southern belle turned rockstar
Southern belle turned rockstar
Elizabeth Lux, Arts and Entertainment Editor • April 15, 2024

International country music legend Dolly Parton is breaking charts once again, as she crosses into the exotic world of rock and roll for the very first time with her new album “Rockstar.”   Released Nov. 17 and produced by record companies Butterfly...

Survive the virtual nightmare experiences
Survive the virtual nightmare experiences
Noah Moore, Staff Writer • April 11, 2024

“Five Nights at Freddy’s Help Wanted” Genres: Adventure game, Casual game Platforms: Meta Quest, Android, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 Mode: Single-player video game Initial release date: May 28, 2017 Rating: 9.5 out of 10  Step into...

What do art and women have in common?
What do art and women have in common?
Emily Ayres, Staff Writer • April 5, 2024

“Mona Lisa Smile” PG-13 Genre: Adult Drama Runtime: 117 Minutes Rating: 5/5 Featuring the 2003 film, “Mona Lisa Smile,”  a star-filled cast with Julia Roberts, Kristen Dunst, Julia Stiles and Maggie Gyllenhaal come together to act in...

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Parting is such sweet sorrow
A person of dramatics
Kathryn Wenske, Editor-in-Chief • April 4, 2024

Growing up and spending my whole life as a dancer, there was nothing more rewarding than the final bow of the performance. That moment was filled with honor, gratitude and a little bit of pure exhaustion. They could sometimes feel a little unfulfilled...

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Creating leaders one student at a time
Madisyn Brooks, Multimedia Staff • April 3, 2024

Leadership is something that no organization can function properly without, but what makes Schoolcraft College so special is that it provides...

The Schoolcraft Connection 2023-24 Editorial Staff
A jungle of a house
Connection Editor Staff April 2, 2024

Associated with creating a calm ambiance and arguably an indicator of personality, house plants make your house feel more like a home. As...

The push for equality in sports
The push for equality in sports
Isabelle Richmond, Intern • April 1, 2024

It’s fair to say that a significant amount of promotion and media attention is directed towards men’s athletics. But why is that? Nothing...

The Schoolcraft Ocelots baseball team split the doubleheader against the Macomb Monarchs. The Ocelots took game one 4-3, but lost 15-5 in the game two on April 13, 2024 at the Corner Ballpark in Detroit, Michigan.
Ocelots and Monarchs split double header
April 15, 2024

  DETROIT, MI – It was back to MCCAA play for the Ocelots as they were faced up against the Monarchs from Macomb...

On lookers gaze up at the sky in awe as the total solar eclipse took full effect over Toledo, OH on April 8, 2024 at the Imagination Station Science Center.
Total eclipse of the heart
Jess Michael, Managing Editor • April 14, 2024

The hushed silence was felt as downtown Toledo as onlookers were engrossed; watching as the moon began to align with...

Schoolcraft College hosted a Solar Eclipse viewing party on April 8, 2024 to commemorate the once-in-a-lifetime event.
Total Eclipse Viewing Party
April 10, 2024

  Schoolcraft College hosted a Solar Eclipse viewing party on April 8, 2024 to commemorate the once-in-a-lifetime...

Comedian Jon King works the crowd for some laughs at the April Fools Comedy Show on April 1, 2024 in the Lower Level, Vistatech Center.
April Fools Comedy Show
April 3, 2024

On April Fools’ Day, remember that nothing is too ridiculous or outrageous for a good laugh. The Student Activities...