Spectrum DETROIT CATHOLIC CENTRAL
Volume 83, No. 4.6
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As COVID-19 continues to stimulate uncertainty in the public, colleges are beginning to ask the question: “What is the plan for the fall semester?” Although colleges will not know the state of this virus in the fall, they will have to make a decision before the fall arrives. This decision will determine if students will be stuck at home or seated in large lecture halls. M. Roy Wilson, the President of Wayne State University, is already beginning preparations for an online curriculum in the fall. By starting the preparation now, President Wilson believes that students will have access to a higher quality of education at home. Although his hopes for in-person classes are severely fractured, President Wilson will be ready to switch to in-person classes if the conditions are deemed safe. MSU President Samuel L. Stanley is following suit with Wayne State and preparing for an online semester. Although classes are virtual, students who don’t have a permanent residence still have access to on-campus housing and dining halls. Along with the plans for a virtual semester, MSU administration has already frozen tuition. Keeping the tuition price stable can appear as a
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From the Principal’s Desk . . . These days have not been easy for us, and I realize that the usual family dynamic has been stressed and stretched. You have probably been forced to spend more time than usual in close confines with siblings and your parents. This can cause conflict; however, it is my hope and prayer that this forced time together has helped us forge a deeper appreciation of positive and quality time together.
gracious act to some people, while others may view this action unfair, considering that the semester will most likely be online. Even though all aspirations for a return to normalcy in the fall appear to be extinct, the University of Michigan President Mark Schlissel remains optimistic. Currently, President Schlissel is planning for a “public health-informed” semester. If such a semester happens, it will likely be characterized by wearing masks and decreasing building density numbers. Along with these safety precautions, President Schlissel plans to keep large lectures online. President Schlissel firstly hopes to open labs, studios, and other facilities because students are unable to complete research work without access to these buildings. Regardless of what may happen in the coming months, MSU’s President remains steadfast on his belief that each student from these universities will still receive a great education, thanks to the hard work of the talented faculty.
On this Mother’s Day, I hope that God may grant you a moment for authentic gratitude for what your mother has done for you and to recognize that she is one of your fiercest cheerleaders. Take a moment and thank her for that. May Mary, Alma Mater, continue to guide and protect us and the ones we love. Sincerely, Fr. Fulton Graduation Update The most recent extension of the stay-at-home order has further delayed our ability to celebrate our seniors. We continue to explore a number of options with the sole focus of giving this class the best possible celebration of their achievement.
Catholic Central COVID-19 Committee (C4) Update An executive committee gathered to begin exploring some of the upcoming challenges presented by the situation, and you will receive updates when applicable. Some of the things we are exploring include locker cleanup, senior gifts, summer camps/class, and what the return to school in the fall might look like. Please be assured that whatever comes our way, we will be prepared as best we can! The larger General Committee to be convened later will also have student representatives for input.
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Gov. Whitmer’s May 7 Update -- Extended Michigan’s Stay Home, Stay Safe order until May 28 -- Manufacturing workers to resume work on May 11 -- Residents are still allowed to run essential errands, engage in outdoor activites, and go to specified jobs
Like Previous Generations, We Must Do Our Part
Note from the Editor: A dive into our archives shows us how students handled a precious worldwide crisis. We may not be dealing with dictators or a potential world war but, we must carry the same principles with us today.
Students and the Future -- Oct. 1940
Some of us do not fully realize when we hear our elders speak of conscription, preparedness, and national defence what is really behind it all. It effects (sic) everyone in the nation. The factories are cutting down their usual production of peace-time products and are putting more men to work on products which will help national defence. All societies and organizations which bring men, women and youths together are being contacted and trained for national defence and preparedness. The Red Cross is outstanding in this field. Of course, the army is being greatly increased, but so far this is effecting (sic) only those men who have no dependents. The C.C.C., the Boy and Girl Scouts and like organizations are all receiving training. If we open our eyes we can see how important this all is. Although we cannot see an enemy at hand, we hear news of the culminating powers of Europe. These dictators, it seems, will want more than Europe, they will want the World. They seem to be crazed with power. Therefore we must be prepared to meet any and all dangers that may befall our great land. We, the students in the schools of the United States of America, can do our share by concentrating on our studies so that when we are of age we may take our place in an intelligent preparedness for the dangers which may befall our dear United States of America.
Gov. Whitmer announced that Michigan is in Stage 3 of the pandemic process.
Student Government Voting This Week Check your email for voting instructions Wednesday
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President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Senior Slate #1
Nick Dewhirst
Sam Gomez
Jacob Yee
Dan Carstens
Senior Slate #2
Michael Ramirez
Erik Dosch
Camden Trupp
Nick Borchardt
Senior Slate #3
Danny Turek
Connor Dewan
Angelo D’Abate
Brady Butcher
Junior Slate #1
Sean Field
Michael Sorrentino
Chad Harpster
Gavin Filip
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Junior Slate #2
Jonah Hurley
Nathan Schack
Billy Ward
Owen Kummer
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Junior Slate #3
David Mondrusov
Conner Bell
Michael Khzouz
Cole Nogawa
Sophomore Slate #1
Kellen Larson
Cal Taulbee
Sean Donahue
Brady Wasen
Sophomore Slate #2
Noah Mio
Jacob Rumberger
Joshua Tipton
Ian Arroyo
Sophomore Slate #3
Jack Sharkey
Arnav Pulpa
Luke Joseph
John Ryan
Sophomore Slate #4
Logan Yatooma
Dylan Gilcher
Evan Haeger
Brady Blakita
George Nunu
Andrew Memmer
Brendan Nordstrom
Tommy Shea
Challenge:
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Student Council (unopposed)
Answers: TRU FOODS, SHAMROCK, ICE CREAM BAR, DRIVE, SPEED BUMPS
