The
Volume 65.1
Erie Square Gazette A public forum by and for the students of St. Clair County Community College
September
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Crime and punishment The four deadly violations
Nick “Chico” Hernandez Managing Editor Ashtray lids on the trash cans have vanished in a cloud of smoke, the concrete is bare of cigarette butts. The St. Clair County Community College smoking ban has taken effect. SC4’s Board of Trustees gave the policy a thumbs’ up in April of 2014, and it officially went into effect on August 1. St. Clair County Community College is now a completely smoke and tobacco free campus, this includes the E-Cigarette’s as well. Students caught smoking on campus will have two chances to reconsider whether they should be on school grounds the next time a craving comes around. First offense is a verbal warning, and the second is a written warning. But with the second warning comes an official letter from the dean, saying that next time you will be in trouble. The third time you get caught, you’ll be charged a $10 fine, and a “hold” will be placed on your record. Registration, transcripts, etc. will be blocked, and the student will have a meeting with the Vice President of Student Services and the Dean of Students, as the SC4 website states. The forth and what would seem to be the final time (as the website only
lists 4 “violations”) ups the fine to $20, and mimics the 3rd violation’s punishment. The only addition listed; “possible suspension/ dismissal from campus.” While some students opposed the idea of a smoke-free campus before it was made a rule, a few are dealing with it as best as they can. Jay Rent, 36 of Port Huron, said “I don’t like that I can’t smoke on campus anymore, but what are you going to do? Run across the street, of course!” One other student looked at the new policy in a different manner, “This ‘No Smoking’ shit is some crap. All those little whiners need to shut the fuck up and let me do my business with my cigarette. They got no right to tell me where I can and can’t smoke,” said Danielle Carter, 28 of Marysville. In the end, majority rules that the ban has been good for the college. Pete Lacey, Vice President of Student Services said in an email, “The ban went into effect on August 1 and the transition has been smooth. We have received positive feedback from many people on campus and in our community.” For a map of the boundries see page 2
SC4’s new smoke free campus sign. Photo credit: Nick “Chico” Hernandez
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Volume 65.1
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Letter from the Editor Our first issue
Angie Stoecklin Editor-in-Chief
me if I am wrong, but music seems to play a huge part in the lives of college students. And, living in Port Huron, we are blessed with many independent musicians in this small town of ours. So, as readers I encourage you to pay attention to local music artists, and if any of them strike your ear, do not hesitate to contact the ESG for a band or musician cover. Of course, there are other things to cover than just campus and music; I would also like to increase our communication with students. So if any of you readers have any concerns with what we cover, or have a story in mind that you would like to see us feature, feel free to contact me via my e-mail information below. I hope that my goals play out this school year. I am aware that to some we may seem like just a community college paper, but I would very much like to see us continue to succeed in being a strong publication that is enjoyable to read.
With a new semester beginning, and therefore a new year, also comes a new staff for the Erie Square Gazette. As Editor-in-chief of this beloved community college paper, I feel as if I have big shoes to fill. When I first started writing for the ESG as a staff writer, I did not foresee becoming the Editor-in-Chief some two years later. But I feel as though I belong here. While I have no intention of making sweeping revolutionary changes to this paper, there are a few things that readers may find a bit different. This semester, the ESG is facing a few shortages in the staff department. Luckily we have acquired a few more writers, but still lack a Sports Editor and a Webmaster. Because of having fewer staff writers than previous semesters, I feel like this is a good opportunity to focus more on campus, after all, we are the SC4 student paper. But other than the campus section, I would also like to bring more attention to and Contact Angie at cover stories in our music angelastoecklin0814@gmail. section. Now readers, correct com
Calendar Campus
Sept. 11 - Noon & Night Concert Series: Lexington Bach Strings Quartet Fine Arts Theatre - Free Noon & 7 p.m. Sept. 11 - Board of Trustees Meeting MTECH Room 150 - 4:30-6 p.m. Sept. 16 - Blood Drive College Center Cafe - 10-3:45 p.m. Sept. 16 - Club Awareness Day College Center Atrium - 11-12 p.m. Sept. 17 - Blood Drive College Center Cafe - 10-3:45 p.m. Sept. 19 - Art Night 6-11 p.m. - Free - Ages 13-30 Fine Arts Building
Community
Sept. 11 - “Mark Boucher” The Raven Cafe - 7:30-10:30 p.m. Sept. 12 - Hobo Fest 7-9 p.m. - Port Huron & Detroit Railroad Historical Society 2100 32nd St, Port Huron Sept. 13 - Hobo Fest 10-5 p.m. - Port Huron & Detroit Railroad Historical Society 2100 32nd St, Port Huron
Sports
Sept. 16 - Volleyball Home Game Gym - 7-9 p.m. Tickets: $4 Adults, $1 Students Sept. 21 - Softball Game Pine Grove Park - 1-5 p.m.
September 11, 2014
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Volume 65.1 | Campus
String rays
Lexington Bach Strings Quartet to kick off noon and night concert series Angie Stoecklin Editor-in-Chief
Greg Garofalo recycles a can. Photo credit: Nick “Chico” Hernandez
Recycling revamped
SC4’s new and improved recycling contract Gregory Garofalo Lifestyle Editor
non-existent. The rest is history as the story was published in our last paper of the spring semester. This past spring semester, the staff However I, along with the entire at the Erie Square Gazette were editorial staff of the ESG, am proud intrigued by an anonymous e-mail to announce a new contract has tip that simply read: “Do you want been acquired. to know the secret about SC4’s According to SC4’s Marketing recycling program? How about there Manager Martha Pennington, as isn’t one.” of May the school employed the Well, being the inquisitive services of Marcotte Disposal Inc. reporters that we are here at the Not only does this company ESG, we followed up on the lead. symbolize a sigh of relief from the I personally led a small team of environmental consciences students reporters dedicated to finding this and faculty, but also a fresh breath of deep dark secret lurking beneath excitement. As of now, SC4 recycles the campus halls. Either that or a cardboard as well through the wild goose running around on the services of Marcotte. grounds. Good job readers, through the To our surprise we did find that power of your press and the voices for an undisclosed amount of time, of your concern you made an SC4’s recycling program was in fact, impactful difference in your school.
According to Skalnek, the quartet will also be offering a workshop on the same day at 3 p.m. “Bring SC4’s noon and night concert your string instrument, ask series will kick off this year with questions, or just be an audience what Coordinator for the visual and member at this workshop on string performing arts Celeste Skalnek instrumentation,” Skalnek said. calls “The best string talent in The concert is a continuation Michigan.” of SC4’s relationship with our SC4 will feature the Lexington extended community in Lexington. Bach Strings Quartet on Sept. 11 at In doing so, Skalnek says that SC4 noon and 7 p.m. in SC4’s Fine Arts is welcoming the opportunity to Theatre. support the upcoming Lexington Making up the quartet are Bach Festival. musicians Denice Anderson Turck For more information on the on violin, Catharine (Kay) DeLuca on festival, go to www.lexington-arts. viola, Timothy Nicolia on cello, and org/bach-festival/.com. Paul Lundin on violin.
What we’re listening to...
Artist: The Moody Blues
Album: A Question of Balance
“For anyone into old school music, this album is truly one of the best.” - Angie Stoecklin
Artist: My Chemical
Artist: Poor
Romance
Richard’s Almanac
Never Stop You
“They’re a talented group of folk artists complete with a pleasant aesthetic sound and thoughtful lyrics. Any fan of the genre is sure to enjoy this talented group” -Greg Garofalo
Album: May Death “The music has always helped me relax, or get pumped up and there isn’t many songs of theirs that I don’t enjoy.” - Chico Hernandez
Genre: Folk
September 11, 2014
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R.I.P free printing
SC4 charging printing fees Gregory Garofalo Lifestyle Editor
It’s a scandal! It’s a conspiracy! No, it’s printing charges! It’s back to school and SC4 students will notice a few changes this semester, one in particular being the new printing charges. According to the SC4 Library, all printing now must be done through a student’s SC4 profile. A student logs on and gives the money to a librarian. A student’s account must hold a dollar minimum at all times before printing anything. The charges stand at fifteen cents for black and white, and sixty cents for color. “I think it’s unfair, in the four semesters I’ve been here we’ve gotten by just fine without it,” said sophomore Emily May, “It’s really inconvenient for people without computers. Also, I know that color ink is more expensive, but should the price really go up that much?” To some, the printing charges are more than a frustration; it means a shift in budget as well. “It’s terrible, because for two of my classes I have to print out these Power Point packets and I don’t have Microsoft at home. The packets are around twenty-six pages, so they’re not cheap,” says concerned Sophomore Claire Schmoling, Schmoling lives alone in her apartment and with the high costs of rent, every cent counts. “It’s really expensive; per semester I’m going to spend around five dollars per month, and adding on to rent,
SC4’s library printer sports a new sign explaining printing payment procedures. Photo credit: Hannah Hunter
and gas the money really adds up” Schmoling said. While many students may view this change as King George taxing student tea, it is possible that this plan was always in the works. “In the past we’ve issued students
printing punch cards,” says a librarian who wishes to remain anonymous, “It was a mess, students were losing them and they would get damaged. The period of free printing could have just been a transition period.”
For now at least, the change is here to stay. Students, don’t be afraid to voice your opinion and make your concerns heard. This is your school, and you have the power to change it.
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Volume 65.1 | Campus
Bachelor programs are at SC4 The programs available Mairead Warner Staff Writer
St. Clair County Community College is partnering with four universities including Madonna, Ferris State, Walsh and the University of Michigan-Flint. Students must be admitted to the above universities to graduate with a bachelor degree in their chosen the program. Ferris State University has a bachelor’s program in Criminal Justice and Walsh College has Bachelor’s Degree programs in Business Administration. According to Dianne Lovett, the Madonna University Cohered, “Madonna University’s provides their only bachelor program, Early Childhood Education. Madonna University wants students to have nothing below a C average, not a C- average. Madonna has a four semesters or two year program. Students that are interested in this program should apply as soon as possible.” Madonna requests that students have completed their ADD in early childhood education or are an SC4 student working on the early
childhood education program. The Universities of Ferris State, Madonna, Walsh and U of M Flint request that interested students meet with the representative person of the career and the college that they are interested in. At that time they can go over the additional information and requirements regarding the program that they would like to attend. “Students can apply for a bachelor’s degree in either a Bachelors of Arts in Psychology or a Bachelor of Science in RN and BSN completion programs. Most circumstances require that students do not have to attend the Flint campus. Students are required to have and maintain a GPA of 2.0 or higher,” said U of M Assistant Director Theresa Stevens. “Students are required to have and maintain a GPA of 2.7 for the nursing program. All students must maintain a good class standing,” Stevens said. The best advice students can have is once a student chooses a university they should have regular meetings with an academic advisor.
A night of creativity SC4 to host Art Night Jenelle Kalaf Photo Editor
Art night, a free workshop night held in the Fine Arts building at
SC4, takes place on Sep. 19. This workshop will be available for those between the ages of 14 and 30. The free hands-on workshop will cover topics such as art, music and
theatre. While all are meant for beginners, the 90 minute classes will cover basics such as stage make-up, ceramics, still life drawing, mural/
graffiti, and water color painting. Spots in each class are limited, and need to be reserved ahead of time. To register, call (810) 989-5709.
September 11, 2014
Finding art in nature
Art by Elizabeth Wilcome. Photo Credit: Lia Martinez
Spiral Gallery features Elizabeth Wilcome Lia Martinez Staff Writer
showcase. “Nature plays a really big part in what I do,” said Wilcome, “I As most students may know, think most people don’t go out Studio 1219 features SC4 Alumni and look at it and they don’t see in the spiral gallery to show their it and they don’t understand support for our local artists. This how beautiful and massive this month, Elizabeth Wilcome will structure is.” be lining up the walls with her When one walks into the display of nature-inspired art. gallery, beams of sunlight From the first second you reflect across each painting in a walk in through the door it’s twinkling dance bringing out the easily recognizable that nature natural beauty of the paintings. was Wilcome’s muse for this Nature reaches out through
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every tree branch and sings out through every creature carefully crafted on the canvases. Her creations dare the human eye to question how these were created from mere brush strokes as opposed to the simple click of a button. For those nature lovers out there, or for people looking to fall in love with the natural wonders this world has to offer, take a few minutes out of your day and check out WIlcome’s gallery.
Her show case will be open to the public from now until Sept. 30. Stop by at Studio 1219 at 1219 Military street in downtown Port Huron and experience the beauty of nature encompassed in her pieces. For more information on Elizabeth Wilcome or her art, visit her website at elizabethwilcome.com.
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Volume 65.1 | Community
The Baron’s play a cover of Avicii’s “Wake Me Up” on their namesake stage, The Baron Family Acoustic Stage, at the 5th annual BlueChiliGrass Festival on Sept. 1, 2014. Photo Credit: Lily Petit
Homemade music rains down on Goodells Park BlueChiliGrass festival rises to the top Lily Petit Staff Writer
executive director of Lake Bonisteel Music Association (LBMA), predicts there will be 3,000. This year marks Goodells County Park paid host the second year that the festival has to the 5th annual BlueChiliGrass rented Goodells County Park due to festival on Labor Day from 11 a.m. to the event’s increasing size. 8 p.m. “We want kids to get excited about The festival featured three stages: music,” Wilson said. LBMA hopes acoustic, bluegrass, and electric, their 10 percent increase in local as well as five local restaurant sponsors and the rising number of competitors in the chili cook off. attendees will make them eligible The BlueChiliGrass festival started enough to become a non-profit in the Baron family’s backyard. organization. This would allow them Last year, an estimated 2,000 to reach their goal of offering music patrons sampled the sounds of the scholarships. festival. And this year Susan Wilson, Every sponsor, volunteer, and
vendor is local. New owners of The Raven Café, Sadaat Hossain and Jody Parmann soaked in the sounds of bluegrass on Labor Day while participating in the chili cook off and hosting a tent. Parmann said the day was not so much about winning the competition or advertising the café, but about enjoying the music and the people. Their spicy chili was beat out by Chef Shell’s Restaurant. SC4 students Kaitlynn Wiegand, 17, and Emily Fisher, 17, volunteered their time to the festival wherever an extra hand may be
needed. Wiegand reported that she enjoyed the festival last year, but her dad, Chris Wiegand, played a large role in getting her and Emily to the park. Unfortunately the twang of blue grass was cut short by the rumble of thunder. The storm rolled in around 6 p.m. and most of the audience left at the same time. To learn more about the Lake Bonisteel Music Association go to lbmamusic.org. You can like and follow them on Facebook at Lake Bonisteel Music Association.
September 11, 2014
Sun, boats, and beer
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Photo Credit: Hannah Hunter
Blue Water Antique Boat Show comes to downtown Port Huron Hannah Hunter Staff Writer
Since this was a family oriented event, boat owners offered rides out on the river to families attending. A little bit of beer, a little bit of sun, Children were encouraged to and lots of antique boats set the come up close to the boats and even scene on the weekend of Sept. 6 in aboard some of them to get a look downtown Port Huron. inside as well, instead of just looking Boat owner and show veteran Rob in from the docks. Guldemond has been coming out to Some of the sponsors for the Port Huron with his Antique Boat event included: The Zebra Lounge, for 25 years. He and his family came Port Huron Power Squadron, Bill not only for the show on Saturday, Macdonald Ford, the city of Port but for the cruise night on Friday as Huron, and the River Street Marina. well. The show concluded with an The show also featured many awards ceremony at 4 p.m. followed vendors along the docks greeting by food and drinks to celebrate the visitors and selling souvenirs. Show winners. After that, all boaters were vendor Suzanne Kun has been invited for a “just for the fun of it� coming to the show in Port Huron cruise up the black river to end the for 7 years and has also attended the evening. show in St. Clair as well.
Children were welcomed aboard some of the boats featured on Sept. 6. Photo Credit: Hannah Hunter
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Volume 65.1 | Entertainment
Playing video games about real life
Sims 4’s new base is strong, but falls short to its predecessors Jenelle Kalaf Photo Editor
This is where the problems start to pile up. The whole idea of the new engine “Why can’t I just build a pool?” is was to make the creation process for one of the many questions Sims fans each Sim more diverse. The outcome are asking while still trying to create was fantastic, until it became a their dream homes. hassle. Without pools. Each Sim can be changed in any EA Games made life long fans way, shape, or for. And honestly, it of The Sims ecstatic when they made the game feel like a burden. announced the newest addition to No longer can you just make a the series, Sims 4, but fell a bit short family to goof around with. You have when they also announced a new to invest time and effort just to make game engine. a character, only to also build their
house and find them a job. That is a large draw on the game, however, the engine created a problem that was unforeseen. Pools cannot be built, which in retrospect, may seem like a small issue, but a less advanced engine. The one that powered The Sims, from 14 years ago, could handle the rendering of a pool. So, the pools aside, other small details have been left out. No toddlers and a plethora of terrifying glitches (when a Sim wakes up
from a nap, their fingers should not morph into what can only be described as nightmarish spider creatures) pulls the player out of the game and closer to going back to Sims 3. While the game has its problems, EA Games did create a fun edition to The Sims series that will hopefully be fixed by updates and be enjoyed for years to come. Now, excuse me while I go build my dream home. Without pools.
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Yelling About Comics Wicked + Divine Zacchary Penzien “Guest Writer”
Warning: vague spoilers for the first issue. Every ninety years, twelve gods reincarnate as teenagers. They are hated, they are loved, they are famous, and then in two years, they are dead. That’s the pitch of writer Kieron Gillen and artist/ designer Jamie Mckelvie’s, “The Wicked and the Divine” (Wicked + Divine for short). The story follows Laura, a teenage girl who gets mixed up with the reincarnation of Lucifer (Lucy for short). The first issue ends on a hell (hey look a pun) of a cliff hanger involving Lucy that sets up what I assume will be the story for the rest of the arch. Mckelvie and Gillen are at the top of their respective games on this to create a world that is immediately recognizable as our own but with an immensely
satisfying touch of fantasy. Gillen’s set up for this world is a lovely mix of creepy and mysterious. His flair for characterization continues from his run on “Young Avenger” to this book. Makelvie’s status as one of Marvel’s top costume designers is on full display in this. Every character feels like they have their own style that stands out from the world, but still feels like a natural part of it. “Wicked + Divine” is a relatively recent title, only having three issues out as of now. The first of which is an oversized issue (a longer than normal issue of a comic). It’s the perfect time to jump on if you are looking for a title that is not based on superheroes. “Wicked + Divine” is 2.99 and issue and is available for 1.99 on comixology. It is also available as a DRM free PDF on the Publisher website Imagecomics.com.
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Volume 65.1
Volleyball Scoreboard Owens Community College invitational Aug. 29-31: Skippers vs. Iowa Central CC Score: 21-25, 22-25, 25-21, 21-25 Result: Loss Skippers vs. Catawba Valley CC Score: 15-25, 25-22, 22-26, 22-25 Result: Loss Skippers vs. Kankakee CC Score: 25-16, 21-25, 25-22, 25-22 Result: Win Skippers vs. Cuyahoga CC Score: 25-23, 22-25, 25-16, 2523, 25-11 Result: Win Skippers vs. Edison CC Score: 25-16, 26-24, 25-5 Result: Win
Discover your place on SC4’s campus
Club awareness day may help students find the right fit Jenelle Kalaf Photo Editor
Not sure what clubs to join? Check out the clubs of SC4 on Sept. 16 for the college’s club awareness day and learn about what each club offers to students. From drama to broadcasting on WSGR, SC4’s own radio station, SC4 hosts a wide variety of clubs and organizations. Some of the clubs expected to be in attendance are the Gay Straight Alliance, Zombie Defense Council, Phi Theta Kappa, WSGR, Alternative Energy and Engineering, Drama Club, Erie Square Gazette, and Volleyball Scoreboard Student Government. Visit each of the clubs in the College Owens Community College Tri-Match: Center Atrium to see what fits you. The event will take place from 11 Skippers vs. Owens CC a.m. to 2 p.m. Score: 25-9, 25-15, 25-19 Result: Win
Come Visit US! The Erie Square Gazette will be at club awareness day looking for Staff Writers, a Webmaster, a sports Editor, and a Copy Editor. ~ OR ~ Stop by our weekly meetings on Thursdays in Mb 122 at 2 p.m.