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Education Club
Tinsel Toes
Are you interested in a career in education? Do you have a passion for teaching? How about childcare and head start? - Pg 3
The Tinsel Toes 5k race will be taking place during the Festival of Lights in Battle Creek on December 10 at 5:30 pm - Pg 2
FESTIVE FAMILY 5K FAST APPROACHING
A HEAD START INTO YOUR FUTURE
Thomas Lawrence in the hall of fame KCC alum and head athletic trainer awarded “legendary” honor by Michigan Athletic Trainers Society
YASMEEN QAHWASH Editor
Thomas Lawrence, Kellogg Community College Athletic Trainer, has been inducted into the Michigan Athletic Trainers’ Society Hall of Fame. Lawrence has been the head athletic trainer at KCC since 2010 and was honored by the MATS during an awards luncheon at Eastern Michigan University in June. He is one of less than thirty inducted into the Hall of Fame since 1990 and the only trainer inducted into the MATS Hall of Fame in 2017. “The other athletic trainers in the Hall are legendary in Michigan sports,” Lawrence stated. “To be included in that list is really a humbling honor.” Lawrence is a 1975 graduate of St. Philip Catholic Central High School and a KCC alumnus, graduating from KCC in 1977, then went on to earn a bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University in 1980 and a master’s from Western Michigan University in 1983. Lawrence had worked for more than four years as head athletic trainer at Albion College before becoming the athletic trainer at KCC. He was nominated for the MATS Hall of Fame by his son, Andrew Lawrence, who now serves as head athletic trainer at Albion College, and one
of his former students, Vahan Agbaobian, who now works as an athletic trainer with the University of Michigan Health System. KCC Athletic Director, Tom Shaw, described Lawrence is an outstanding athletic trainer who’s excellent at his job and a joy to be around. “Tom has a great rapport with everyone and really takes care of our student-athletes,” said Shaw. “Most athletic trainers do not get the recognition or credit they deserve for what they do, and it’s great to see Tom get his just reward through this prestigious honor.” Lawrence, who’s worked as an athletic trainer with the local hospital system in Battle Creek for thirty years, has cared for student-athletes across a variety of athletics programs during his time at KCC, including baseball and softball, men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s soccer and women’s volleyball. He’ll have even more work cut out for him starting next fall, when KCC adds men’s and women’s cross-country teams, and in the following years as KCC brings back a women’s soccer team in 201920 and adds men’s and women’s bowling teams in 2020-21. Contact Yasmeen Qahwash at bruin@kellogg.edu
New MATS inductee, Tom Lawrence
Photo by Simon Thalmann
Recalculating your story Seasons underway Taking a look at yourself and preparing for change ANDREW MARSDEN Staff Writer
Every so often, people have to think things over for themselves, sometimes for better, sometimes for worse. Having to make changes and adapt is something everybody has done before. The storytelling event, run by Saga Presents, “Recalculating,” is centered around this theme. On December 5, 6:00 P.M., at the Binda Preforming Arts Center, people will tell their personal stories about their lives and experiences. Participants will talk about times they were faced with change, had to make change, finding a new route to their goal, or were changed in some way. To quote KCC’s video, “Kellogg Community College: Your Story is Waiting,” “Kellogg Community College is a place of exploration and collaboration, legacy and change. But above all, KCC is a story, your story, and it’s just waiting to unfold.” Change is certainly a personal
topic. One of the organizers of the event, Michelle Frank, commented, “Change is a topic that resonates with people,” Some of these stories about change are meant to entertain, provoke thought, or possibly even warn others. KCC is hosting and wholeheartedly supporting this event. Eric Greene, Director of Public Information and Marketing, says, “For 61 years, KCC students have studied and excelled at the college as they calculated or recalculated their academic and career paths. Because of that rich history, KCC is delighted to host the ‘Recalculating’ storytelling event to provide another way for individuals to express their stories.” Saga Presents and Kellogg Community College welcome students, faculty, teachers, and visitors to “Recalculating” to hear tales, listen to stories, and possibly even to reflect on themselves as well. Contact Andrew Marsden at bruin@kellogg.edu
KCC women’s and men’s basketball begin
YASMEEN QAHWASH editor
This year, the KCC Bruins roster starts with six freshman and five sophomore players under the leadership of Head Coach, Ben Reed. For more information about KCC’s men’s basketball team, including a full team roster, schedule and links to official team and player photos available for download by fans and the press, visit www.kellogg.edu/mens-basketball. Coach Reed can be reached at mbbcoach@kellogg.edu. For this years’ women’s basketball team, the KCC Bruins roster includes five freshman and three sophomore players under the leadership of Head Coach Dic Dounmanian. For more information about KCC’s women’s
basketball team, including a full team roster, schedule and links to official team and player photos available for download by fans and the press, visit www.kellogg.edu/ womens-basketball. Contact Coach Doumanian at doumaniand@ kellogg.edu. All KCC home games of the 2017-18 season will be played at the Battle Creek Central Fieldhouse, 162 Champion St., Battle Creek. The Fieldhouse is the Bruins’ current home while the College’s new Miller Physical Education Building is undergoing construction. To receive KCC basketball results by email following each game, visit www.kellogg.edu/ athletics and fill out the “Get KCC Athletics Results by Email” form. Contact Yasmeen Qahwash at bruin@kellogg.edu
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December 2017
Tinsel Toes 5k run What is Spectrum? Family 5K quickly approaching as holiday season nears
BETHANY BEHRENS staff writer
The Tinsel Toes 5k race will be taking place during the Festival of Lights in Battle Creek on December 10 at 5:30 PM starting at Full Blast. Participants dress up in festive costumes and ugly sweaters to compete for prizes. The 5k is a ‘fun run’ so the winner is not the fastest runner, but instead The Ugliest Sweater, The Most Lit Up, The Most Festive, and The Least Festive, also known as “The Grinch.” The race encourages families and friends to run or walk together, to take their time, and just have fun. Nikki Elder, director of the Tinsel Toes 5k race, says, “I wanted to create an event that encouraged everyone and had an opportunity for everyone to win”. The route is designed to pass by a majority of the Festival of Lights and the Twelve Days of Christmas so that participants can enjoy the sights. Part of the prerace activities is a photo booth that allows participants to display their sweaters and costumes to the camera. Even volunteers participate in the
festivities by dressing up. The race raises funds for Girls on the Run, an organization that encourages young girls to be confident and have fun being active. Elder was inspired by Girls on the Run girls from the school she previously worked at and now wishes to give back to the group. “I was noticing a trend in several fun runs around the Greater Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids area, but nothing around Battle Creek,” says Elder. Her goal is to emphasize the fun of exercising by incorporating festive costumes and ugly sweaters. With support from the Battle Creek community, the event has grown in size and success. Elder says that the event has been so successful that she was able to start working on other projects in the city. “As the event grew, I began working on other events in the area as well as co-founded Cereal City Athletics,” says Elder. The race is celebrating its fifth year this year, according to Elder, she expects over 300 runners this year. Contact Bethany Behrens at bruin@kellogg.edu
JOSEPH ROBINSON Staff Writer
All around campus, you may have noticed signs promoting the club Spectrum and, like myself, you may be wondering what the club is all about. The KCC website says, “Spectrum works to provide a safe and supportive social setting for gays, lesbians, bisexuals and transgendered individuals and their allies, as well as any other interested parties, and to provide educational resources to the campus community regarding issues of sexual diversity.” And, Bailey Parker, the unofficial President of Spectrum says, “Spectrum is a LGBTQ+ club or group, for support or get involved in the community.” Parker claims that Spectrum is still actively defining what the group will do for the LGBTQ+ community on campus.
Spectrum has existed on campus for a while but is just getting back on track and active again. Spectrum has many functions, but mainly is there for the students that are looking for a pace as well as for the LGBTQ+ to get involved in the local community and represent the LGBTQ+ community. “Anyone and everyone is welcome” says Parker, stating that even though the club is an LGBTQ+ club everyone on campus can join. At the end of the day, Spectrum is there to make students that might not feel comfortable on campus have a place to go. If you are interested in the club, contact Terah Zaremba, club advisor, at zarembat@kellogg.edu. Contact Joseph Robinson at bruin@kellogg.edu
Happy Holidays from the KCC Bruin staff! We’ll see you in February!
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Don’t let the next semester catch you off guard DANIEL BRAZIE
Staff Writer Spring registration is now open at Kellogg Community College! As of October 30, students planning to attend KCC in the spring of 2018 can register for classes. Colleen Wright, Registrar and Director of Testing and Assessment, informed that students can choose to register in many ways, including in-person at KCC’s main campus or other centers, online, by mail, or even by fax. This spring, classes are being offered at the main campus in Battle Creek, the Grahl Center and Branch Area Career Center (both in Coldwater), the Fehsenfeld Center in Hastings, the Regional Manufacturing Technology Center (or RMTC) in Fort Custer and the Eastern Academic Center in Albion. Certain classes will also be offered online. Wright stated that it’s important for students to take the online learner orientation twentyfour hours prior to registering for any online classes. The orientation only takes about an hour to complete. According to Wright, the college is continuing its focus on student self-service this spring. Wright explained that, while the college’s self-service system has been in place for a while now, many students still have trouble with it, and that the
registrations office in the Hub is more than happy to assist in any way that they can. “We’re always walking students through,” she added. The spring semester officially begins on January 12 and ends on May 7, Commencement being held only a few days later on May 10th. All grades are due from instructors by 3pm on May 9, a deadline that is strongly enforced, according to Wright, “At 3:01, we’re on the phone calling instructors.” If students are requesting transcripts electronically, upon their last instructor’s grade submission, their electronic transcript is automatically sent out. Classes fill very quickly, so it’s crucial to get your FAFSA filled out and turned in as soon as possible, and to make sure you meet all of the pre requisites for the classes you intend to register for. And don’t forget to signup for a payment plan through FACTS within twenty-four hours of registering, otherwise your classes may be dropped. Wright explained that the registration office focuses strongly on following up with students who haven’t yet signed up for FACTS, saying that the department will either call or email a student as a reminder, if no plan is setup after twenty-four hours. Contact Daniel Brazie at bruin@kellogg.edu
Feature & Sports
December 2017
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Construction on the Miller building KCC women’s JOSEPH ROBINSON staff writer
As the construction of the Miller Building is further underway and 2018 gets closer, there is excitement around campus. The students, athletes and staff are all ready to have it open, and in use. Tom Shaw, KCC’s director of athletics and physical education, is excited about the improvements, “The main gym will be awe-
some compared to the past gym. The additional size of the main gym will allow for a much better home game experience than the last one because of the additional space.” Shaw also wanted to highlight how different the experience would be for not only the athletes, but the spectators, with sturdier stands and more room for the attendees being able to comfortably leave and enter the stands. For students who may not
The construction on the New Miller Building as of October 17, 2017
know much about the new Miller Building, Shaw wanted to make it known how great of an addition it will be for the campus and for the students as well, “We hope the KCC students realize once it is back on line that it will be a place they can utilize their time between classes to get a work out in, break a sweat, find a place to relax, shoot some hoops or just get away from the main campus.” Shaw wants the new Miller Building to feel like a place for everyone, “It is being built for them and we are confident we can be a place for them to help them become better citizens. After all, a healthy body equals a healthy mind.” Contact Joseph Robinson at bruin@kellogg.edu
Photo by Joseph Robinson
Education Club for career planning AMANDA ELLIOTT Staff Writer
Are you interested in a career in Education? Do you have a passion for teaching? How about childcare and head start? Kaylynn White had an idea last summer to start the Education club. She admired Western Michigan University’s Education club and opportunities it provided, and wished Kellogg Community College had one of its own. So, in September 2017, she began her steps to start a new club at the college. Drew Hutchinson, KCC’s Student Life Manager, described how a club gets started. According to Hutchinson, there are three steps you need to do in order for a club to be approved. One thing students interested in starting a club need to do is write a constitution. The constitution states the purpose and holds the rules of the club. White wishes her club will bring together people who have the same passion. She hopes to do fundraisers and community events each semester as well as provide members with volunteer opportunities and experience with educators in the community.
Hutchinson also stated that the club must recruit an advisor. Jamie Bishop has agreed to be the Education club’s advisor and is excited to promote the field of education. She believes this club will help students enhance their leadership skills and builds professional development. Bishop is also available to help students know what requirements they need to succeed in their schooling. Which leads us to the last thing Hutchinson asks for, a club needs members to survive - a list of at least ten students with an interest to join said club is required. He says the number can be flexible. Also, within those students, there must be a chosen group of officers, which is a great leadership opportunity. These positions require an application and have requirements. This information can be obtained by contacting White directly. The potential club is seeking members. As of right now, White is speaking to her classes and handing out brochures. If you are interested in joining the club, please express your interest to Kaylynn White or Jamie Bishop at bishopja@kellogg.edu. or to (269)-565-7858. Contact Amanda Elliott at bruin@kellogg.edu
basketball results
YASMEEN QAHWASH Editor
The lady bruin basketball team played Albion College JC at our first home game of the season. After a well-fought game, Albion came out with the victory, 61-51. Dareka Clayton put up 16 points on the board with 13 rebounds, Destiny Kincaide had 12 points, and Sarah Gwinn came out with 8 points and 6 rebounds. “We gave a good effort, but just came up a little short. For our first game, overall, I like how we played,” stated Head Coach, Dic Doumanian. On November 21, our lady bruins took on Trine JV. After putting up a good fight, Trine came out with the win, 53-42. This put the women’s basketball team overall record at 0-2. Destiny Kincaide put 19 points up on the board and Dareka Clayton had 14 points, 14 rebounds, and 2 blocked shots. “We struggled on the offensive end again but came up with another strong defensive effort. We’ve got to find ways to score. We’ll keep working hard to find answers after the break. Hope everyone enjoys their Thanksgiving holiday,” Coach Doumanian commented. Contact Yasmeen Qahwash at bruin@kellogg.edu
Let’s go Bruins!
KCC men’s basketball results YASMEEN QAHWASH Editor
To this semesterʼs Phi Theta Kappa, Alpha Nu Eta inductees! Dayna N. Allen Dorian L. Alling Nicholas E. Barnes Brittney A. Barnett Amberly R. Bercaw Emily E. Biergeder Taylor S. Blad Aubrey A. Brunner Mindy K. Campbell Kaylee L. Case Melissa S. Castelan Marianne M. Chawlcraft Celia D. Compton Lily L. L. Cooper Megan M. Cosby Brandan A. Cross Martin R. Dawson Morgan E. Day Glenn Eikelboom Amy L. Fisher Lena M. Fox Tyrique D. Garcia
Leslie A. Goodlock Corrisa J. Hamilton Hunter F. Hayes Dejanique I. Hayes Gaia R. Herrick Albert V. Hruai Katie A. Jacob Holly A. Jones Cameron T. Keeton Olivia S. Leson Stacy J. Lint Adriane P. MacCreery Haley M. McIntosh Michelle N. Miller Erika L. Norris Daniel P. Ohler Anna J. O’Keefe Sara K. Parkes Ashley N. Patchett Robert V. Perry Elizabeth G. Pollman Richard A. Pritt
Briana N. Ramirez Sarah M. G. Reynolds Gary L. Rountree Jean E. Rountree Crystal L. Salyer Dawnett M. Shortridge Jillian F. Slocum Raymond J. Stone II Kiyoko Sturtevant Cassie A. Thorpe Emily M. Tolf Parker S. Towell Taylor N. VanDalsen Emily M. Vahs Kaitlyn L. Watz Cari Wilcox Archie J. Wright Justin M. I. Wyatt
Our Bruin Basketball Team took on Carl Sandburg College for their first game on November 11, 2017. They put up a good fight, but CSC came out with the win, 85-66. Michael Foehr came out with 20 points and 3 rebounds, and Jalen Robinson put up 16 points on the board with 9 rebounds. “Came out with a lot of energy but turnovers and the first game jitters put us behind early. Long season ahead of us, all we can do is learn from this early loss, grow as a team and come out ready to play in our next game against Henry Ford,” Head Coach, Ben Reed, stated. On November 20, the basketball team had a tough defeat again University of Michigan Dearborn (JV), 85-72. This put their overall record at 0-4. “We put it together on the offensive end, we have to play with the same energy level on the defensive end. We will continue to grow and get better as a team,” stated Coach Reed. Contact Yasmeen Qahwash at bruin@kellogg.edu
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December 2017
Sports and Comics
Kellogg Community College end of season volleyball results YASMEEN QAHWASH editor
On November 2, our Lady Bruins volleyball team played Glen Oaks Community College for the NJCCA Regional First Round. After three close sets, our Bruins came out with a win, putting their overall record at 20-8 and their conference record at 10-6. “I thought we played well in the game with a lot of energy and discipline. It’s fun to watch them play together and to watch the reaction from the crowd and bench as we play. The ladies are playing well at the right time,” stated Head Coach, Tom VanWienen. The Lady Bruins also put up a good fight against Owens Community College, but came out de-
feated, putting their overall record at 20-9 and their conference record at 10-6. “Super fun match to be a part of. Was a great test for us to see how we stack up and the ladies stepped up to the task and really turned heads. They played hard to the last point which is all that a coach can ask for. Very proud of how they played in the last match,” On November 3, our KCC volleyball team went up against Sinclair Community College (RV) and came out with a victory after playing a full five sets. Their victory against Sinclair put their overall record at 21-9 and their conference record at 10-6. “Lady Bruins move on to another match with Muskegon at 8pm. Came out on fire and ended the match on fire! Plating with a lot of pride for each
“Raster” by Matt Headley
BRUIN Staff
other! Excited to be able to watch them play another game!” Coach VanWienen stated. The Lady Bruins ended their season after going up against Muskegon Community College. MCC came out with a win after three close sets, putting the lady bruins overall record at 21-10 and their conference record at 10-6. “Good hard match for us to finish the year on! Great experience for the ladies and I can’t be any prouder of the year they have had! Lots of good moments on and off the floor for them! Would also like to throw out a huge thank you to our wonderful parents and support staff,” stated Coach VanWienan. “ It was a great year to be a lady bruin!” Contact Yasmeen Qahwash at bruin@kellogg.edu
“Hey Corgeous” by Kaelin Burrows
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