The
Volume 63.6
Erie Square Gazette A public forum by and for the students of St. Clair County Community College
Two Belly’s pg 10
November
21 2013
Potters Market pg 5 “Bully” pg 5
Alumni Hockey pg 5
IN THIS ISSUE CALENDAR - pg 1 SOCIAL MEDIA - pg 13 CAMPUS SMOKING BAN - pg 3 PET OF THE ISSUE - pg 9 STRESSBREAKER - pg 2 WINTER REGISTRATION - pg 6 THOR 2 - pg 17 MISS MARVEL - pg 14 CALL OF DUTY 4 - pg 18 DRACULA - pg 18 COMICS - pg 23 Find us at esgonline.org @esgonline
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Play Station 4 Release pg 19
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Calendar
Editor-in-Chief
Erick Fredendall Production Editor/Designer Zack Penzien Copy Editor Emily Mainguy Spider-Managing Editor Nick Wedyke Webmistress Rebecca Kelly
Campus
Dec. 8 - F. Scott Fitzgerald’s Dec. 7 - Blue Water Humane Society “The Great Gatsby”- 2-4:30 p.m. Christmas Pawzaar - 10-4 p.m. Admission: $7 adults, $5 seniors 60 or Port Huron Factory Shops Nov. 22 - Zombie Defense Council’s viewolder, free for SC4 students with $7 Pet photos with Santa on ing of “Nightmare before Christmas” Skippers OneCard as available at the Saturday only. Fine Arts Theatre 5-9 p.m. door, free for K-12 when accompanied by an adult. Dec. 7 - Kiwanis Polar Bear Plunge Nov. 25 - Blood Drive 12 p.m. - Registration begins at 11 a.m. College Center Café - 10-4 p.m. Lakeside Beach Nov. 26 - Blood Drive College Center Café - 10-4 p.m.
Community
Nov. 21 - SC4 Alumni Association Meeting - Abby Room of the Double Tree Hotel – 5:30 p.m.
Dec. 7 - Festival of Trees 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. - McMorran Arena $6 adults, $4 children age 3-12, children 3-years and younger are free.
Dec. 4 - Skateboard Auction, Reception, and Awards Ceremony Nov. 22 - Spoken Word Performance Fine Arts Galleries - 5-8 p.m. Dec. 8 - Festival of Trees “The Michigan Poem” - 6 p.m. To raise funds and awareness Sports Editor 10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. - McMorran Arena Kate’s Downtown - $10 for the SC4 arts. Brendan Buffa $6 adults, $4 children age 3-12, children Presented by Kinetic Affect. 3-years and younger are free. Adviser Benefits Blue Water Safe Horizons. Dec. 5 - F. Scott Fitzgerald’s John Lusk “The Great Gatsby” Dec. 9 - Port Huron City Council Meeting Nov. 22 - Winter Majesty Concert Fine Arts Theatre - 5:30-8 p.m. 7 p.m. - City of Port Huron Municipal Port Huron High School - 7 p.m. Admission: $7 adults, $5 seniors 60 or Office Center Featuring the Port Huron Schubert Male older, free for SC4 students with ESG Contact Info: Chorus and Blue Water Skippers OneCard as available at the Email: door, free for K-12 when accompanied Community Chorus. Tickets $10 Adults, eriesquaregazette@gmail.com $5 Students. by an adult. Thursday performance includes an audience talkback following Men’s Basketball Address: Nov. 23 - Program “1913 Journey” the show. Nov. 22– Muskegon CC - 3 p.m. 323 Erie St Port Huron MI 1 p.m. - Port Huron Museum Nov. 23 – Kalamazoo Valley CC - 5 p.m. 48060 Registration Requested. Dec. 6 - F. Scott Fitzgerald’s Nov. 25 – Lambton College - 7 p.m. Free with museum admission. “The Great Gatsby”- 7:30-10 p.m. Dec. 3 – Lambton College 7 p.m. Editor’s Note: Admission: $7 adults, $5 seniors 60 or Nov. 25 - Port Huron High Schools older, free for SC4 students with All views expressed in editorials Women’s Basketball Student Show - Studio 1219 Classroom Skippers OneCard as available at the and columns contained within the Nov. 22 – Muskegon CC - 1 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday 11-6 p.m. ESG are those of the writer and do door, free for K-12 when accompanied Nov. 23 – Kalamazoo Valley CC - 3 p.m. by an adult. not necessarily reflect the views of (bold denotes home games) Nov. 25 - Get up! Stand up! Open Mic the ESG or any of its advertisers. Dec. 6 - Blue Water Young Professionals’ Stand up - 10 p.m. - Lynch’s Irish Tavern We welcome feedback! Art Hop - SC4 Spiral Gallery and downNov. 29 - Port Huron Santa Parade-6 p.m. town Port Huron- 3-7 p.m. Front Page Photo Credits: Dec. 9 - Concordia University From Griswold and Military toward College Center Café - 9-1 p.m. McMorran for a tree lighting with Santa. Dec. 7 - F. Scott Fitzgerald’s Two Belly’s photo by Jennifer Gibson “The Great Gatsby”- 7:30-10 p.m. Potters Market photo by Emily Mainguy Admission: $7 adults, $5 seniors 60 or Dec. 2 - Get up! Stand up! Open Mic Stand Dec. 5 - Walsh College “Bully” photo by Angie Stoecklin Main Building, First Floor up - 10 p.m. - Lynch’s Irish Tavern older, free for SC4 students with Alumni Hockey photo by Liz Whittemore Skippers OneCard as available at the 10-12:30 p.m., 2-6 p.m. Play Station 4 photo by Nicholas Wedyke door, free for K-12 when accompanied Dec. 6 - Blue Water Humane Society Christmas Pawzaar - 10-4 p.m. by an adult. Port Huron Factory Shops
Photo Editor Liz Whittemore
Sports
College Visits
2 From the desk of the editor Stressbreaker and sweaters
Stressbreaker Events: Student Government:
What: Ice cream social, VWA performance, photo booth Where: College Center Atrium When: Dec 4-5, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. How to participate: Ice cream social will be held both days, Vaux Adams of VWA to DJ Dec. 4, photo booth will be available on Dec. 5.
Drama Club
What: Costumes and improv games Where: College Center Atrium When: Dec. 4-5, all day How to participate: Show up and join in.
Zombie Defense Council
What: Pokémon tournament Where: College Center Atrium When: Dec. 4, 10-4 p.m. How to participate: All handheld consoles and all generations are allowed. Bring a link cable if you can.
Marketing Management Club
What: Carnival games, video games Where: College Center Café When: Dec 4-5, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. both days. How to participate: Wednesday will consist of games like ring toss, finger painting, and board games.
Erick Fredendall Editor-in-Chief
competition that will be forever remembered as a defining moment Phi Theta Kappa in the history of SC4. With due dates, final exams, and The rules are simple. Sweaters will What: Board games make up assignments abound, be judged on the levels of atrocity Where: College Center Café most students agree the stress and unsightliness. The knit, pattern, When: Dec. 5, 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. experienced in the last weeks of a and size of the sweater will be taken How to participate: Board games will semester is no laughing matter. into account. be available, although participants are Responding to these grave times, Bonus points will be awarded for encourages to bring their personal Student Government and SC4’s clubs pills, the fuzz balls that are found on favorites. banded together to create a campus the most unsightly of these knitted event known only as “Stressbreaker.” nightmares. Pockets are also a plus. Health and Wellness Club For those of you who are Sweaters of any kind are allowed: unfamiliar with the term, jumpers, pullovers, cardigans, and What: Free Massages Stressbreaker is a campusjerseys. Wool, cotton, synthetic Where: College Center When: Dec 5, TBA wide event where the student fibers, or a combination thereof are How to participate: Show up and enjoy organizations of SC4 pool their all acceptable. a free massage courtesy of Lakewood resources together to hold events The prize? Bragging rights. School of Therapeutic Massage. intended on curbing some of the Just kidding. There will be first, stress and anxiety during the final second, and third place prizes for Erie Square Gazette: weeks of class. the contestants who participate. And this year’s lineup is quite the While the prizes will remain What: Ugly Sweater Competition show. hidden until the competition, we Where: College Center Atrium Ranging from ice cream to free assure you that the prizes collected When: Dec. 4, 12:00 p.m. massages, these students are are worthy of cramping your style How to participate: Show up at the pooling their clubs resources to host for a day. College Center Atrium wearing the some pretty cool events. Take advantage of the $2 sweaters ugliest sweater possible. Alas, none are as well planned or available at any one of the fine as unequivocally awesome as the thrifting establishments located in WSGR Erie Square Gazette’s first ever Ugly the Port Huron area, or call up the Sweater Competition. grandparents and ask to dig through What: Legos That’s their closets. Where: College Center Atrium right: on We’ll see you in When: Dec. 4, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. How to participate: Dec. 4 at December. Build Legos at the WSGR table. 11 a.m. in the Contact Erick at Gay-Straight Alliance College ejfredendall@ Center gmail.com or What: Caricature Artist Atrium follow him Where: College Center Atrium When: Dec 5, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. the ESG on Twitter @ How to participate: Show up and get staff will MrFredendall. your face drawn by a professional be taking Photo used under caricature artist. entries creative commons by Joe Shlabotnik. for a
3 New policy on tobacco
Campus
Despite protest, the tobacco ban passes Jenelle Kalaf Staff Writer
smoke on campus or near campus at all. “The students that smoke are going to say that this isn’t right, but Some looked for a compromise, smoking here, on a school campus, some an outright ban. Whatever isn’t good. It isn’t helping anyone.” they wanted, the policy is changing, SC4 student Chris Campbell, 21, and soon. stopped to give his view on the On Nov. 14, the Board of Trustee ban. He said that as a smoker who met and voted on a Campus wide follows the 20ft rule set by the board tobacco ban. It passed, 5-1, with back in 2010, that this too large of only the chair, John D. Adair, voting a punishment. “There should be a against. compromise.” So what does this mean for As the meeting began, 4 students at SC4? individuals stood up to give their Effective August. 1, 2014, “ the use say on the ban, one of which was of any tobacco products whether Campbell. “Instead of banning it all smoking, chewing or otherwise, together, they could fine the people anywhere on the St. Clair County who do smoke next to the buildings.” Community College campus, The Board is leaving the including buildings, sidewalks, enforcement and smaller details to parking lots, building entrances, the administration. common areas and in college-owned Enforcement of the ban is vehicles” is prohibited, as stated in what seems to be on the minds the policy. of students now. The Board was Jeremy Taylor, 19, a student at SC4 careful about this and is leaving said he didn’t think people should administration to decide the
David Daniels, 50, said: “I feel like the rights of the smokers are being by passed for the non-smokers. If the non-smokers really want to stop second hand smoke, the school should have placed the ash trays 20ft away from the buildings.”
Jeremy Taylor, 19, said: “I think it should happen. There shouldn’t be anyone smoking on campus or near campus at all.”
punishment. The question of E-cigarettes also came up, but the Board is leaving this to the administration also. The possibility of a Wellness Program for both students and staff was also mentioned for those who
Chris Campbell, 21, said: “I am completely against the ban. I am a smoker and have my own dogs in the fight. I feel like they’re punishing those who do follow the rules.”
Photo by Liz Whittemore
wish to quit, as to not struggle with the ban. Contact at Jenelle.Kalaf@gmail. com
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Reporter of the Month Erick Fredendall Editor-in-Chief
Reporter of the Month is an award given to a staff writer of the Erie Square Gazette for journalistic excellence or above and beyond assistance given to help the Gazette in its mission to produce a quality publication for the students of SC4. Staff writers are chosen by vote from the editorial team.
FERRIS
The editorial board is pleased to announce Gregory Garofalo as November’s Reporter of the Month.
Greg joined the Erie Square Gazette after being introduced to the club at Student Government’s Club Awareness Day and promptly began making his presence known in the newsroom. Starting from scratch in a new environment, Greg leapt right into reporting by volunteering to cover the Red Carpet Affair, the largest annual fundraiser held on SC4’s campus. Copy editor Emily Mainguy also attended the affair to take photos for the ESG and monitor our new reporter’s progress. “He really impressed me,” Mainguy
said, “at one point he just stood up and said “I think I am going to go interview some people,” and left. He came back with over five different sources.” Greg has participated in every single production since he joined the paper, writing last minute stories to fill space and searching for calendar items, one of the more droll responsibilities we handle during production nights. Lastly, and certainly the most important: Greg has proven to the editorial staff that he wants to keep learning. He has consulted with editors multiple times while
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developing his stories, always asking for advice and tips on how to structure sentences and improve his craft. Greg has become a valuable asset to the Erie Square Gazette, and the editorial staff is very excited to see more of Greg in the semesters to come. Contact Erick at ejfredendall@gmail. com or follow him on Twitter @ MrFredendall.
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5 Won’t get pushed around
Campus
Student Government shows ‘Bully’ Angie Stoecklin Staff Writer
SC4 Student Government president Sean Lathrop predicted a turnout of around 50 people for the Student Government’s showing of the documentary ‘Bully’. Lathrop’s prediction was right on the money. “It was a very successful event, we hit the mark on attendance,” said Lathrop. A question and answer panel followed the showing of ‘Bully.’ The panel featured three members of the community from different professions: Jennifer Deegan of the Port Huron Prosecuting Office, Lindsey Chopp, a member of the SCCC Child Abuse and Neglect Council, and Fort Gratiot Middle School’s assistant principal, Mark Hanton. The movie itself featured several different middle school and high school students who were victims of bullying. In most of the cases presented in the film, the school officials did nothing to prevent or stop the various cases of bullying. Some teachers, in the case of one young girl, even supported it. Mark
Hanton felt that this particular case, along with some others in the film, would not be tolerated in the Port Huron Area school district. “The stuff that was happening in the film was ridiculous, I saw about 6 expulsions in those situations. I just thought, ‘that wouldn’t happen,’” said Hanton. “I would hope that schools around here wouldn’t be that extremely bad.” Outside of the schools in the local Port Huron area, the Port Huron Prosecuting Office takes steps in preventing specific situations that are reported from getting any worse. “If we do charge juveniles in our community we do have a probation department that will monitor the bullying person and try to put them into a counseling program and get them working with someone,” said Deegan. “If we do see a situation where it’s gotten that rough that they’re in the court system, there are some ways we can get the bullying person some help.” Although the prosecuting office gets involved in the most severe cases, there are ways to prevent bullying from happening. According to both Mark Hanton and Lindsey Chopp, one of the most effective ways to prevent bullying is involving the child in a group. “I think as far
Photo by Angie Stoecklin.
Members of the discussion panel, (from left to right) Lindsey Chopp of the SCCC Child abuse and neglect council, Jennifer Deegan of the Port Huron Prosecuting office, and Mark Hanton, assistant principal of Fort Gratiot Middle School take questions concerning the issue of bullying.
as a prevention standpoint what we can do as parents is try to get your kids involved in something,” Chopp said. “Get them to have a passion, get their self-confidence up, and let them know that they’re special. It’s not going to stop someone from hurting them, but it will at least keep them strong and give them a group of friends.” A member of the audience, Bea Castillo, a teacher of early childhood education, brought her class along with her. “My students were here tonight because this is very relevant,” said Castillo.
One of the recurring excuses used by school officials in the movie was that there was nothing they could do to stop bullying as it happens within the school. Casillo disagreed, “We have the children with us in school 6 to 7 hours a day, and I think it is irresponsible to say there is nothing we can do.” Contact Angie Stoecklin at angelastoecklin0814@gmail.com
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Campus
Art department puts on concert series
Noon and Night Concert Series starts off with faculty performances Emily Mainguy
will be a lunch with the performers in the fine arts gallery. Ticket prices vary by performance The Noon and Night Concert Series however tickets for lunch with the performers are $10 each. started off Nov. 14 with faculty The next Noon and Night Concert performances by Cheryl Kaski and will be held on Dec. 12 at noon and Erick Senkmajer. 7 p.m. Tickets are $5 and will be “We will have students from featuring the sounds of the Jimmy different elementary schools at Blues Trio. each performance for their theatre The fine arts department would appreciation class,” stated Celeste like to encourage community Skalnek, coordinator of SC4 arts. The Noon and Night Concert Series members to join the SC4 choir will feature different performances and band. To find out about more every month with a variety of styles performances, look on the SC4 website. sc4.edu/Event-Calendar such as Jazz, Opera, Classical, and Gospel. After each noon performance there Contact Emily at emainguy@att.net. Copy Editor
Photo by Emily Mainguy.
Help with winter registration
Tips and advice for winter registration Mairead Warner Staff Writer
Students new to SC4 may have a hard time deciding what classes to take and may have questions Registering for winter classes about how to register for the winter is probably one of the first things semester. that students think about before “In order to register of classes upcoming exams. students have to go to www.portal. Registration for winter classes is sc4.edu to access the wave. Students currently open. The winter semester have up until Friday November begins January 13, 2014. 29, 2013 to register for the winter Before Thanksgiving break is the semester with no money down” said best time for students to register SC4’s Marketing Manager Martha K. for winter classes, as it can be Pennington. difficult to get the classes that a Students can schedule an student might want since the classes appointment with one of the fill so quickly. It’s suggested that academic advisors by either calling registering now will help students (810) 989-5520, or by accessing the get the classes that they want. portal at www.portal.sc4.edu.
Margaret Stone accompanies Cheryl Kaski during her performance of “Thy Hand Belinda, When I am Laid in Earth”.
SC4’s academic advisors can help students decide what classes they need for their degree or with general classes that students need to take. Students are welcome to stop by the One-stop Student Services Center in the Acheson Technology Center in room 123. Also, students can call the Onestop Student Services Center at (810) 989-5520. Another thing that the One-stop Student Services Center can help students with is financial aid questions. The One-stop Student Services Center is open Monday and Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., or Tuesday and Wednesday from 8
a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Friday’s hours are 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. SC4’s Assistant Registrar, Sue TenBrink said, “It is important for students to register now because wait lists for classes are beginning. Students can feel free to contact Student Services for financial aid help and registration help.” For the weeks of Jan. 6 and Jan. 13 there will are extent times for winter registration. The extended hours are Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Contact Mairead Warner at mwarner904@gmail.
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Club Activity Day yields small turnout, but much fun Student Government host’s dodgeball tournament Angie Stoecklin Staff Writer
The last thing a person would want to hear before starting a friendly game of dodgeball is undoubtedly the phrase, “we have no balls!” That was exactly how this semester’s club activity day started out. Despite the 5 teams who signed up for the event, only 3 teams showed up for the Student Government organized game of dodgeball. The clubs that participated were the Marketing and Management team, “Mazing Blue,” Zombie Defense Council’s “Doge Ballers,” and WSGR who combined themselves with the Erie Square Gazette into one team called “The Deadliners.” In an effort to acquire as many participants as possible, Student Government encouraged all SC4 clubs to organize two teams per club. However, that did not happen. The game was organized into a double round-robin tournament. “Mazing Blue” won the tournament
Photo credit Liz Whittemore. Marketing and Management Club members William Warner, Havilah Tucker, James Woolman, and Justin Woolman show off their trophy after winning the dodgeball tournament in the SC4 gymnasium.
with standings of 4-0, with the “Doge Ballers” coming in second with standings of 2-2, leaving “The Deadliners” at third place with
standings of 0-4. After winning the laser tag tournament in the 2013 winter semester, Marketing and
Potters back for eleventh year Potters Market draws customers Emily Mainguy Copy Editor
were very proud of the turnout. The pottery display featured 23 local artists’ work in the M-Tech This year’s annual SC4’s Potters building from Nov. 14-17. Potters Market raked in a grand total of exhibited many different styles such $12,213.90, which earned the fine as Raku, Functional, Crystalline, and arts department $1,370.27 after Pit Fire. expenses. Although this was not one This was SC4’s eleventh year of their top selling years the artists hosting this artistic affair to create
awareness of local talent and raise money for the SC4 art programs. According to Brian and Brent Westrick, the arts department added another day to the event, giving students and staff of the college a chance to view the earthenware. “I love pottery and the artists…I love to ask how they made it,” stated
Management’s dodgeball victory made it the first club to win twice in a row for Club Activity Day. The winners for all 5 club activity days can be found on a plaque located outside of the Erie Square Gazette office near Room 123 in the Main Building. Student Government plans to discuss the potential of another game for next semester’s club activity day at the next All Club meeting. “A lot of thoughts were kicked around, eating competition, fencing, and perhaps bringing back laser tag. We will probably have the decision after we discuss it at the All Club meeting in a couple weeks,” said Student Government president Sean Lathrop. Contact Angie at angelastoecklin@ gmail.com
Linn Bendik, a returning customer to the event. Potters with work on display volunteered during the event to give customers the best possible experience. Be sure to watch for next year’s Potters Market on the SC4 website.
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Purple hair for care
Epilepsy awareness attracts attention Gregory Garofalo staff Writer
With breast cancer awareness month not too long behind us, it is important to create awareness for other illnesses as well. Awareness months can be beneficial since they give us a better understanding and more
of an opportunity to help those in need. This month’s number is: Epilepsy. Epilepsy is a condition in the brain that plagues its victims with repeated seizures over a period of time. “A lot of people don’t understand what epilepsy is. That it’s a condition of the
brain, and we’re just trying to bring awareness to it” a person in charge of the event said. Dan Martini of Phi Theta Kappa expressed positive views in turn out saying “We’ve had a great number of students come to find out about us.” PTK also funded the event. The event sold purple hair extensions and dye
to support Epilepsy awareness. After all breast cancer has pink hair, now Epilepsy has purple. PTK also had a variety of pamphlets and flyers that contained what procedures to take in case anyone experiences an epileptic seizure. Show your support today, die your hair and tell a friend.
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Community
Miracle on Erie Street
St. Clair County Community of Mental Health performs “Miracle on 34th Street” Angie Stoecklin Staff Writer
The twelfth annual Community Mental Health (CMH) Christmas play brought almost a full house to SC4’s Fine Arts Theatre last Saturday, Nov. 9. Friends and family of the CMH players laughed and rejoiced as their loved ones on stage acted out scenes from Mountain Community Theatre’s adaptation of “Miracle on 34th Street.” Tickets at the door were $7, but for director Bryan Day, the money raised was not a measure of success. “We really measure the reward of this play by sending out the message about mental health,” said Day. “Miracle on 34th Street” follows the story of Kris Kringle, a friendly shopping mall Santa who claims to be the real Santa Claus. Because he insists that he is the real Santa and not only a product of myth, the majority of the town believes that he is crazy. After a drawn out trial concludes that the jolly Kris Kringle wasn’t crazy at all, the characters come to embrace the fact that Kringle is not mentally ill- sending the message that just because a person is different does not mean that they are crazy. Mike McCartan, the actor who played Kris Kringle, was all smiles as he greeted audience members after the play and signed his autograph on multiple programs.
CMH performs “Miracle on 34th Street” in SC4’s Fine Arts Theatre.
“Miracle on 34th Street” marks McCartan’s twelfth play with CMH, and was also his second time playing the character of Kris Kringle. “It was great fun. Great to see the diversity onstage, great audience, great facility, and a great way to start the season,” McCartan said. The CMH Players seemed to have nothing but good things to say about the entire experience. “I like seeing
new people get involved in our plays,” CMH Player Erica Lyons said. “I like seeing the old people who have been doing the plays for a long time too.” The St. Clair County Community of Mental Health will continue to perform “Miracle on 34th Street” at the Pix Theatre in Lapeer on Friday Nov. 22, and also at the Firebird Theatre in Sandusky on Thursday
Photo by Angie Stoecklin.
Dec. 5. Tickets will be sold at $7 each. For more information on upcoming performances and to purchase tickets, call the St. Clair County CMH at (810) 985-8900. Contact Angie at angelastoecklin0814@gmail.com
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Community
Two Belly’s gets five stars Great prices, fantastic flavor Jennifer Gibson Staff Writer
to savor the perfection they strive for each day. Bender admits the task is daunting, and asks patience If finger-licking, mouth-watering, as they go through the normal southern-style BBQ, not too hot, not growing pains of any new business, too cold, but just right, is what your especially the “mom and pop” taste buds are tingling for, then look atmosphere you get at Two Belly’s. no farther than Two Belly’s BBQ! The two superstars of the menu Only a few weeks into business are, without a doubt, the brisket and this cozy taste of home has and the ribs. In fact, Mark Tocco, 44, already had so many customers, Port Huron resident and satisfied they have sold out of their delicious customer said, “The ribs are main dishes on more than one excellent! They are good with or occasion. One look at the menu and without the sauce.” Tocco’s stamp of one does not have to wonder why. approval: “The ribs are to die for!” Not only are the prices right, but so Cheryl Keany, owner of Buff are the service, speed, and flavors of Bodies gym in Marysville, said, “I this little up and comer. love the sauces. The sweet and spicy As soon as one walks into Two is the best.” Keany also commented, Belly’s, they find a cozy, comfortable “The coleslaw is really good, I don’t feel. The staff is down-to-earth, normally care for coleslaw, but this friendly, and eager to share tips is so fresh.” Keany enjoys the pulled for those who are new to the BBQ chicken sandwich, which according dining experience. Nearly everything to Bender, is the leanest meat on the on the menu is made from scratch; menu. this is apparent by the freshness Whether it’s a burger, a hot dog, and full-flavor experience of each or a nice tasty slab of ribs you want, succulent bite. Two Belly’s has a thorough list of The trio of owners, Jami Preston, options to choose from; appetizers, 32, Todd Bender, 37, and Matt Fox sides, soups, salads and more. The 37, all agree that when you come four homemade sauces are at each to Two Belly’s BBQ they want you table to test and enjoy. If eating in is not an option, there is carryout available with a ready time of about 15 minutes. The owners also have an outfitted catering wagon in the works. Other perks of Two Belly’s, a
From left to right: Todd Bender, Jami Preston, and Matt Fox, owners of the Two Belly’s BBQ restaurant.
Photos credit Jennifer Gibson
Don’t just stop at one, try all four homemade sauces Two Belly’s has to offer.
10 percent discount every day for Veterans (must have ID), as well as a 10 percent discount for anyone who brings in a bumper sticker for the smoke shed, “It has to be a good one!” Preston smiled. Two Belly’s is open Wednesday and Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
(subject to change). They are located at 706 Lapeer Avenue (the corner of 7th and Lapeer) in Port Huron. Their number is 810-966-0025. You can also find and like them on Facebook: www. facebook.com/TWOBELLYS/ info. Contact Jennifer at justjennee@ gmail.com
11 Pet of the issue - Byron
Community Angie Stoecklin Staff Writer
of Purina Cat Chow, small bites. The $100 fee or optional donations are a part of the humane society’s Meet Byron. He is a 7 month Home for the Holidays adoption old large black male cat. He is event which goes from Nov. 12 to exceptionally friendly, and is not Dec. 21. shy about crawling in your lap to be For more information Byron, call loved. (810) 987- 4357. Or visit the Blue Carol, a Blue Water Area Humane Water Area Humane Society at 6266 Society volunteer, hand raised Byron Lapeer Rd., Clyde MI., 48049. starting at 2 weeks old, making him very used to human contact and Contact Angie at other animals. angelastoecklin0814@gmail.com Byron’s adoption fee is $100. The fee can be waived upon donation of either Tidy Cat litter, or the blue bag
UNDERGRAD OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY, NOV. 23
EXPLORE EASTERN. emich.edu/explore
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Blood it’s in you to give…well kind of Phi Theta Kappa to host blood drive
Reachelle Kocis Staff Writer
Here to take your blood
Banks), approximately 40,000 units, or 5,000 gallons of blood are required daily in hospitals and Phi Theta Kappa honors society emergency treatment facilities to will host a blood drive for the help save the lives of occident and American Red Cross on November trauma victims as well as patients 25th and 26th from 10:00 a.m.-3:45 with cancer and other diseases, and p.m. in the college center café. organ transplant recipients. Students are encouraged to schedule The AABB claimed on its web page, an appointment online in advance at that at any given time an estimated www.redcross. org. 38 percent of Americans are eligible According to Martha Kurtz, Red to give blood, but less than 10 Cross spokesperson of Detroit the percent actually do so. organization’s biggest challenge Kurtz credited the lack of donors is getting donors. “I’m hoping the to common misconceptions such as students and staff, come out and fears of pain, sickness, and people donate. Each donation could save not knowing how to donate blood. three lives,” said Kurtz. The three best ways for a student According to the AABB(or the to help the Red Cross are, “Donating American Association of Blood blood, volunteering, and asking a
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friend to donate blood. Sometimes that’s all it takes,” said Kurtz. While all blood types are needed, there are two types that stand out as unique; type O-negative blood, which can be given to a recipient with any blood type thus it is also known as the universal blood type. The second most unique blood type is AB-negative, since it is the most uncommon. Freshman Brandi Jacobs, 19, has never donated blood. “I tried to give blood in high school, but I was deemed ineligible because my awesome tattoos were still fresh,” said Jacobs. Potential donors are turned away if they have received tattoos within one year. She said, “I would donate now if I knew how
because I have the universal blood type.” Jessica Kelley, 37, of Kimball has the most uncommon blood type, ABnegative, representing only about one percent of the population. When asked if she would donate blood she replied, “Yes, I have given blood before so why not?” Sometimes good willed volunteer donors are deferred for reasons like new tattoos, fever at time of donation, any type of infection, or simply because of their sexuality. Yes potential male donors are turned away for being gay. This policy is often called a blanket ban or as the FDA calls it the MSM deferral, which gives a life time deferral for blood donation to any man who, has ever had sex with another man since 1977. The FDA implemented this policy in 1983, a time when little was known about HIV and AIDS. Sticking with the stereotype the ban was considered for change, but was renewed in June of 2010. In the June 10, 2010 article by Ian S. Thompson at the ACLU Washington Legislation Office it was said that if the blanket ban were lifted, the nation would potentially be supplied with an estimated amount of 900 organs available for transplant and an additional 219,000 pints of blood a year while ensuring the safety of donors and recipients. Kurtz said, “The Red Cross and the AABB are working together to get this over turned.”
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The day the music died Rise and fall of artistry Kristopher Reynolds Staff Writer
What is the one thing music and politics have in common? Try talking about either with another person who doesn’t share the same opinion as you: a vocal or physical bloodbath is bound to ensue. And not to turn this into a pseudoopinionated proto-rant of personal taste, but there is one undeniable truth in today’s music industry: artistry and passion are all but dead and buried. Let’s jump right in and explain why. First and foremost: auto-tune. Auto-tune takes a voice and digitally corrects it, matching the voice to any key. Auto-tuned sound is not just the kind of digital computer voicing heard in music today: it actually created immersion and fluidity in the voice. Why is this wrong? Singers aren’t responsible for their own singing anymore. We hear only pre-recorded faux pas of what is supposedly their ‘heart and soul’. I know that if I pay to see any artist live or buy their album, I want to hear their actual voice; I want to hear the art in what they do, not some cut and paste digitally produced trash. Artists who have openly admitted to using this product on their albums include Britney Spears, Nickleback, Nicki Minaj, Demi Lovato, among many others. Even auto-tune creator Andy
Hildebrand states “we fix bad singers.” The next evil is a close cousin: lipsyncing. This is where artists only pretend to sing or play to a backing track. Milli Vanilli experienced the illeffects of this trend early in their career. After a backing track at one of their concerts jammed, they were stripped of their music awards and quite frankly, their career. But they’re not the first to do it. Madonna also got caught lipsyncing, and when Elton John (who is known as one of the only artists to never use backing tracks or digital voice mapping) presented her with a Q Award, he proclaimed any artist who lip-syncs should be shot. I wish death on no one, but John is
‘It’s better to burn out, than fade away.’
right to emphasize the audacity of lip-syncing. This leads into the last point, which can be summarized in the line that Wu told to Wyclef Jean, “cash rules everything around me.” Music seems to no longer be about capturing passion. It’s about capturing a few C-notes. Due to high demand “John Q Public” had for so many of their members to be stars, an entire market has formed around the pop-music industry. Shows like The Voice, auto-tune, and self-playing digital instruments remove any passion from the art form and replace it with an innate ‘want’ to be a disposable pop-star. The days when true artists stood the test of time and continued on for decades are over. Now it is a much
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more applicable idea for a record company to rape an act for all they are worth and then cast them into the gutter once the money’s spent. With artists such as Frank Zappa, Phil Collins, Jimmy Page, Iggy Pop, Chuck D, and the late Johnny Cash all condemning the entire music industry and it’s thirst for money, the corruption and pillaging lay in the open for all eyes to see. Save for a few hopeful songwriters and singers, there is only one certainty left in the world of music: art and passion in music are simply put, dead.
Contact Kris at green_steal_bridges@ hotmail.com.
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Yelling about comics Miss Marvel NOW
Zack Penzien Production Editor
A new Miss Marvel has been chosen! Carol Danvers left the mantel of Miss Marvel behind in 2012 to become Captain Marvel in her own solo book. Since then, there has been no acting Miss Marvel in the marvel universe until now. The book is set to premier February 2014, and will be penned by G. Willow Wilson with former “runaways” artist Adrian Alphona. Replacing carol Danvers in her own solo book will be a 16 year old Muslim girl from New Jersey named Kamala Kahn, according to an interview on marvel.com with the creative team behind the new book. When Kamala discovers that she can change shape, she decides to put on a costume and take up the mantel of Miss Marvel. According to G Willow Wilson, Kamala is a huge fan of the former Miss Marvel Carol Danvers. “Carol Danvers is an ideal that Kamala Pines for, she is strong, beautiful, and doesn’t have any of the baggage of being Pakistani and different” said Wilson in an interview on the New York Times website. What we have to look forward narratively according to Willow Wilson in the interview with at Marvel.com: “In the first arc, Kamala’s will is her own primary article obstacle. She has to grapple with overwhelming new powers, decide whether it’s safe to tell anybody, and juggle becoming a teen superhero with the expectation of her conservative Pakistani family”. Wilson went on to say, “Islam is both a part an essential part of her identity and something she struggles with. She’s not a poster girl for the religion or some kind of token minority”. With comics appealing to a wider range of people across genders and religions than ever, it’s great that comics are slowly developing wider more diverse characters in the spotlight. Although
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Is social media killing the English language? How too no if your an coconspirator
Jennifer Gibson Staff Writer
You’re first clue… you didn’t no I were totilly useing spelling and grammatical errors right now. Was that as painful for you as it was for me? As I scroll through the feeds on Twitter and Facebook I am astounded at the misuse of your, you’re, know, no, to, too, there, and their. The smarter phones become, those using them become more illiterate. I shudder to think what papers would look like without spellcheck, auto-correct, and auto-fill. I consider these convenient enablers of illiteracy. Has our attention span become so short that the limit of 140 characters or less is sufficient to get our point across? Has it become socially acceptable to write in the slang in which we speak? The answer I’ve come up with is this, maybe people were always this ignorant when it came to English, but the fact that it wasn’t electronically broadcast, only spoken, no one noticed; in our mind it was “know” and “no”. The scene in restaurants of two people seated at table with phones in hand, heads down, and no human interaction between the two, other than the text message one just received, seems common place than the rare occasion where neither person at the table has a cellphone and the two are engaged in a great conversation with each other.
One of my favorite classes, ENG 101H, is because of the incredible conversations we have in class. We sit in a circle (sort of), we don’t always agree, but we engage in faceto-face contact, facial expressions are real and not emoticons, there is genuine laughter, not LOLs, and tone is apparent without the use of ALL CAPS. This is so important. How many fights have begun because the recipient of a text message read the message in a completely different tone than what the sender intended. Or, how many statuses on Facebook have been interpreted as an attack, when the status had nothing to do with the offended individual. But somewhere along the line, the guilt of the meaning behind the status was just below the surface of the reader causing the inevitable war of misspelled, misused words to follow. Jack Douglass, maker of YGS (Your Grammar Sucks), has a fantastic channel on YouTube where he points out how grammatically inept some that use social media are. It is very entertaining, yet troubling to witness some of the featured comments on his show. Lynn Butterworth, 31, SC4 student, said, “Social media has affected human contact in good and bad ways. I personally use social media to keep in contact with friends and family who do not live close. It is good because they can see pictures and updates via social media. I have also seen it used in not so good
ways, such as airing dirty laundry. You see a lot of people using social media while out, and during family time as well. It truly has changed the way people communicate and it seems most use it more than picking up the phone or meeting face-toface.” “I have an easier time understanding the language in books from the 1800s than some of the things I read on Facebook/ Twitter. That’s a problem” said Tayler Willis, 19.
Social media is convenient, especially for keeping long distance relationships connected, however, as Mark Twain said, “It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to open one’s mouth and remove all doubt.” I would tweak the last half of that and say: “than to update one’s Facebook or Twitter account and remove all doubt.” Contact Jennifer at justjennee@ gmail.com
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By the power of Mjolnir!
“Thor: The Dark World,” a godlike sequel Gregory Garofalo Staff Writer
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flare of Iron Man 3, Marvel’s Phase leaving us hungry for more, with is a must see blockbuster of the year Two continues to change up the only exciting end credit scenes to and will leave you feeling the might superhero game by keeping their keep us satisfied for now. The movie of Mjolnir. With all of these men in capes movies fresh and exciting. flying to the big screen lately, Unlike last summer’s Iron Man 3 it’s easy to dismiss all of these which portrayed how Tony Stark superhero movies as white noise. dealt with the aftermath of the “Thor: The Dark World” breaks Avenger’s battle in New York. This this barrier in only the way Marvel movie not only sequels its 2011’s Studios can deliver. In a phrase: predecessor, but is a direct sequel “Thor: The Dark World” brings the to Marvel’s Avengers. Thor now has hammer down! to clean up Loki’s mess from both Thor is back and mightier than of his previous films. In fact, one ever. Breaking the bank with the of the first few scenes displays the box office sum of $479.8 million trickster god’s trial for his actions in worldwide, the thunder god is now New York. one of the largest grossing movies of Of course Marvel’s signature the year. humor can be found sprinkled With the returning talent of Chris within the movie, one surprise Heimsworth, Natalie Portman, Tom cameo is especially memorable. Hiddleston, and Anthony Hopkins; However, the humor turns out to be this sequel introduces fan favorite Thor’s arrow to the knee. While the Christopher Eccelston as the new jokes are clever and witty, they are villain Malaketh; an ancient Dark simply misplaced. Elf with the sole quest of bringing The majority of the “laugh out the days of darkness back to the loud” moments occur during the universe. climactic battle between Thor and Eccleston is not the only new Malaketh. This is something that name attached to the movie, Alan should never happen in a movie. It Taylor is the new man with the plan, diminishes any feelings of suspense, as he takes over as Director. when it is needed most. As a friend The switch of directors from of mine put it: “Why should I care Kenneth Branagh to Alan Taylor what happens to the characters does not go unnoticed. This film when a guy who can fly takes a is considerably darker than its subway?” predecessor, or than any Marvel This flaw does not happen in movie to date. This can be credited all areas of the movie though, as to Alan Taylor’s work on cult HBO quite a number of scenes will leave series “Game of Thrones.” you wondering what happened to The change of tone is something your nails. The film as a whole is a that appears to be deliberate, remarkable piece of movie magic. corresponding to Marvel’s Phase Marvel continues to grab the Two. Starting with the James Bond imagination of their audience and
17 The force pulls in a crowd Star Wars casters arrive in Troy Gregory Garofalo Staff Writer
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upcoming sequel. A line of excited fans and actors stood outside of the hotel Nov. 17 was a moment for the wrapping around half of the history books as Troy was visited building. Hundreds of people by casters for the sixth Star Wars were brought into the ballroom sequel: Star Wars Episode VII. to be seated and eagerly await It has been thirty-six years the open auditions. since audiences were first taken Despite the event’s misleading back a long time ago to a galaxy title, the open auditions were not far, far away, and yet the epic auditions at all. It was a company space opera has remained strong meet and greet; a screening with a loyal fan base. This could process to separate the actors not be represented clearer than from the fan boys. at the Somerset Inn, where open Attendants were also surprised auditions were held for the with a visit from Storm Trooper
Muppets who kick started the event after an hour or so of waiting. The casters spent a mere minute with the potential stars, accepting resumes and head shots. They then encouraged applicants to send in a video audition. The new Jedi journey is looking out to the world for the lead roles for the upcoming 2015 movie. The roles were vaguely named and described as Rachel, and Thomas. A brother and sister duo who have grown up looking out for one another.
Walsh grads see a case study in successful entrepreneurship.
HoneyBaked Ham is an iconic American brand started in 1957 in Detroit by Harry Hoenselaar. Lou Schmidt, Hoenselaar’s grandson and a Walsh grad (Bachelor of Business Administration, Master of Science in Finance) is president of HoneyBaked’s Michigan division, which operates 100 retail stores in 14 states. Lou’s son and daughter are also Walsh grads who work at HoneyBaked. Walsh grads see business in everything, and impact great companies everywhere. See more at livebreathebusiness.org/Ham. ®The yellow notebook design is a registered trademark of Walsh College. And the campaign is a creation of Perich Advertising + Design. Thanks to the fine folks at Walsh for letting us say so.
The afternoon was history in the making, as people from all over came to participate. “We came out from Cleveland.” One attendee mentioned, “There’s no way I would miss this opportunity.” People such as this were not few in number, many people in the crowd had come from different cities and states alike. The event ran from noon until five o’clock, with the crowds never once dying down. may the force be with those who auditoned
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Vampires and business
NBC’s new drama “Dracula” brings vampires back to their roots Jenelle Kalaf Staff Writer
Vampires have been a touchy subject in media. From Anne Rice’s “Interview with a Vampire” to Stephanie Meyer’s “Twilight,” these blood sucking creatures’ mythologies are changing non-stop. “Dracula,” NBC’s new drama, is bringing back why we love these creatures of the night. There’s no plot twist, no new vampire breed, nor “good vampires,” just the blood sucking Dracula we’ve all missed. The handsome Alexander Grayson, an American entrepreneur, comes to Victorian London to bring science to the city. Everything is
going according to plan when he impressed the masses with “free electricity.” He seems to be a normal, semiegotistical kind of guy. Well, aside from his fear of the sun, and appetite for blood.
A tired title soldiers on
Blood thirsty Grayson is actually Dracula in disguise on a mission to take revenge on the people who destroyed his life and trapped him. The show does a good job of keeping to the original myth while still creating a new and original
concept. The show does have faults. By the end of the first episode, it’s clear that Grayson’s motives are being clouded by his love interest’s desires. This can be an awesome addition to the show. Grayson has to fight to gain his revenge while fighting for his love. For most old school vampire lovers, like myself, it can get a little too close for comfort. NBC did a fantastic job of bringing back the King of the Vampires in a twisted fairytale style. You can catch it on NBC, Friday nights at 10 p.m. Contact Jenelle at Jenelle.Kalaf@ gmail.com
“Call of Duty: Ghosts:” wasn’t worth the hype Alex Olson Staff Writer
guys, sneak a bit, rappel down a building, evacuate unsuccessful, and then get a rocket. Players of the “Call of Duty: Ghosts” is not a bad series know the drill. game. The story is unique; America is Honestly. The graphics are great, fighting a defensive war against a the gameplay mechanics are fluid more powerful army. The United and functional, multiplayer is in States on the ropes of a war is a depth, and everything is just fine. rare and unique experience, and Except that this game has been makes the campaign more enticing. seen before. Explosions and cool situations (an “Ghosts” producers Infinity Ward astronaut gunfight for example) have a formula that sells millions of at least keeps the story somewhat copies, and they seem very reluctant fresh and interesting to play. to try anything new. Multiplayer is as in depth as ever, The campaign is a classic “Call and has a few new features. New of Duty” campaign; shoot all these modes and old favorites have been
made available, along with a new unlock system that uses an in-game currency. Customizable characters is a first for a “Call of Duty” game; along with female characters. However, playing as a female and dealing with 14 year old boys fueled by Mountain Dew as they yell obscenities about what they will do to you is not something anyone should go through. This is a major crutch for “Ghosts”. Multiplayer is frequented by foul mouthed cretins who howl and shriek like baboons when killed. This is not to say all “Call of Duty” players are unintelligent; most are
just your average guys and girls playing a videogame and being civil to one another, but there are bad eggs around that make the experience less enjoyable for the whole. The trailers for this game lead speculators to believe that “Ghosts” was heading in a bold new direction, revitalizing a series many gamers are beginning to see as going stale. In this instance, “Ghosts” does not deliver. Contact Alex at alexolson51@yahoo. com.
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Avoiding launch day blues
What to know about the PS4 and XB1 before laying down the cash
Nicholas Wedyke Managing Editor
Playstation 4 launch at the Gamestop in Fort Gratiot.
rights management (DRM), price, and console fail rates. The Sony Playstation 4 is on the board first: gamers can get their hands on it right now. With the Nov. 15 release of the Playstation 4 and the upcoming release With over a million consoles sold on of the Xbox One on N1ov. 22, having the launch day alone, the PS4 is taking a very firm hold on the lead. But with peace of mind before stepping into line to buy a console is paramount for the first week in the books, Sony is having a little trouble with its new any next-gen gamer. system. This next generation of consoles The PS4’s main problem at the offers a wide variety of pros and cons moment is a fatal error that is in the eyes of gamers with many “bricking” 1 of every 250 systems hot button issues, namely the digital
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sold.0 This error has been nicknamed the “Blue Light of Death” since a blue light on the console pulses when this problem occurs. According to Gamespot.com Sony reported the PS4’s failure rate was only 0.4%, but with over 1 million sold this makes over 4,000 consoles paperweights right out of the box. The Xbox One camp has yet to release a failure rate for the console, but if it’s anything close to the Xbox 360’s 16% fail rate the XB1 could be sunk before the end of the year.
Another key issue for most of today’s gamers deciding on a console is DRM: the digital rights management. This is a way for development companies to not only keep track of gamers but to prevent piracy and maximize profits. Microsoft reported earlier this the year that XB1 would need to connect to the internet at least once every 24 hours. XB1 forums exploded with worried users who either didn’t have constant access to internet or thought that if Microsoft’s servers went down every XB1 gamer won’t be able to play at all. They also noted that gamers couldn’t share games and once a game was purchased it would only work on one console. This would decimate the used game market and would force gamers to purchase multiple copies in order to share the game with friends. But after a huge amount of backlash XB1 has retracted this statement and doesn’t plan on either of these features from being used. PS4 and XB1 will both function very similarly to the way the previous generation did in regarding DRM. Finally the price point of each is a massive factor in today’s market. The PS4 comes out at $399, while the XB1 will be $499 but comes bundled with the Kinect 1080p resolution camera. If gamers want to have the PS4’s camera they will need to buy it separately for $59. Both are pretty fair prices as far as new consoles go, but with the holidays coming up the frugal gamer may want to wait for those Black Friday deals on one of the new systems.
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Free Birds: A Fun Holiday Movie A family must see Mairead Warner Staff Writer
straight forward. The turkeys are obviously the good characters. Myles Standish is a hunter hired by Free Birds stars Owen Wilson as the town’s mayor. Myles Standish is Reggie, Woody Harrelson as Jake and the main villain and the farmers were Amy Poehler as Jenny. Free Birds is the minor villains. about Reggie a turkey who is seeking Reggie and Jake have is a brotherly to find acceptance from other turkeys. relationship. Reggie and Jake’s The storyline is about how Reggie personalities can sometimes clash, but and Jake plan on going back in time work well together. The characters and stop the first Thanksgiving turkey have their own personalities, and they dinner. have their own character flaws. The characters have their own The movie is very easy to follow. quirks. Reggie is the smart turkey and The characters are extremely likeable. is the main character. He lacks in the Free Birds does a good job expressing muscle department. Thanksgiving through the turkey’s Jake is more of the muscle and lacks point of view. in the brains department; however, he Viewers do not often see holiday is a very competitive turkey. movies from an animal’s point of Jenny is the fun-loving, strong and view, especially the turkeys. The wise chief’s daughter, who is also beginning of the movie is slow paced; a turkey. She does serve as a love then it starts to pick up the pace. interest for Reggie. The ending is very predictable. The heroes and the villains are pretty It is a good family film for the
Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. of the elements in a science fiction The movie makes the viewer feel movie. Free Birds had a good cast. many different emotions. Some of these emotions range from happiness Contact Mairead at mwarner@ to sadness to excitement. gmail.com. The characters have their own issues; whether it is a competition, trying fitting in or keeping group members safe. A viewer can learn some lessons from the characters. One of the most obvious lessons is self-acceptation. Reggie struggled with accepting himself throughout the entire movie. Free Birds does bring out some
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Skippers start season with success
Sports Brendan Buffa Sports Editor
Senior High in Detroit, is brand new to the college experience. “The fans cheering us on,” said A victory of over 25 points against Height in reference to her first home Lansing CC on November 2nd started game on November 15th, “it’s a great the women’s Skippers basketball feeling, and it was a great win.” team on a high note. Along with a great start to the The final score of 72-46 showed season, sophomore Sheyna Deans that the championship Skippers was awarded the NJCAA Division II were back to reclaim their title of player of the week. MCCAA eastern conference champs. Deans, a returning guard to the The Skippers are currently 3-1 in team, averaged 24 points in three the season and begin with success games, and over 11 rebounds per over Lansing, Mercyhurst, North game. East, and Vincennes University. When it comes to excelling and Freshman Ta’Kira Height stated capitalizing on the award, Deans that she is satisfied with the said she plans to just “keep working beginning of the season. hard and get better.” “We took a loss, but bounced back,” “It’s going to be easier to get to said Height, “it opened our eyes a nationals this year,” said Deans, “we little bit.” have a special schedule along with Height, a transitional guard and special preparations.” forward from Martin Luther King Jr. Being her last year, Deans says she has plans of going somewhere NJCAA Divsion II player of the week Sheyna Deans. Photo credit Liz Whittemore. to play basketball after the season comes to an end. “I have a lot of people offering, and plan to go somewhere after my last year,” said Deans “I weigh my options, and I want to make a career of it, but I have to have a back up plan.” On the Black River—Downtown Port Huron Height, Deans, and the rest of the Daily Lunch and Dinner Specials Skippers have a slower month of November and December headed Monday & Wednesday Hamburger Special their way with a total of six games Friday All You Can Eat Fish & Chips for the rest of the year. In January, nine games await them, Happy Hour Monday - Friday 3-6pm all of them being conference rivals. The Skippers next home game is Free Wireless Internet Fundraisers on Dec. 14 against Grand Rapids Birthday Parties Visit us at Community College. Cosmic Bowling Facebook.com/thezebralounge 522 Quay St. Thezeeb.com
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For fun and for charity
SC4 Alumni Hockey Dream Team plays hockey for local charities Liz Whittemore Photo Editor
For the first time since the 1970s, SC4 has a hockey team… but they aren’t current students. The newly-formed SC4 Alumni Hockey Dream Team consists of SC4 alumni and local supporters. The team plays area non-profit organizations to raise money for local charities. Captain and platinum sponsor of the Dream Team is Ted Barss, player #7. “The guys are all people that care about the community but also have a love for hockey,” said Barss “It’s great doing something good for the college, but also to have the camaraderie of the team.” Barss is chief executive officer of Barss Residential Care and is also the founder of the Mary M. Barss Nursing Scholarship. The scholarship grants an SC4 nursing student $1,000 annually based on need and merit. According to Barss, most of the players on the team are over 50 years of age. “Most of us are way past the normal age for playing hockey, but still have a passion for it,” said Barss. “Hockey is one of the few sports that you can still play at our age. You don’t see a lot of old football or baseball players.” SC4 versed the Saginaw Spirit
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games will be at McMorran Place Arena in Port Huron at 7 p.m. The Dream Team’s Wed. Jan 8 game against Port Huron High School will benefit the Port Huron High School Alumni. Their Feb. 20 game against the Port Huron Police and Fire Departments will benefit programs such as D.A.R.E., Drug Photo credit Liz Whittemore. Abuse Resistance Education. Tickets at the games are $5. Members of the Saginaw Spirit Alumni and the SC4 Alumni Hockey Dream Team after their game on Sat. Nov. 16, at the Dow Event Center in Saginaw. $4 of each ticket sold and all donations go to the charity for Alumni Saturday Nov. 16 at the boy from Midland, Michigan. that game and the remaining Dow Event Center in Saginaw. Jayden was diagnosed in dollar goes to cover the cost of The teams were tied 4-4 and 2010 with PNET (primitive were forced into overtime where neuroectodermal tumors,) on his using the ice according to David Goetze, Manager/Coach of the the Saginaw Spirit Alumni broke spine and brain. The Facebook Dream Team and Director of the tie earning a 5-4 win against group “Keep On Truckin’ Team College Advancement and Alumni SC4 Alumni. Jayden” updated family and Relations at SC4. The Dream Team doesn’t view friends on Jayden’s progress, Additional donations at the it as a real loss. health, and unbelievable game for the charities are “Ultimately we’re helping other positivity. To date the Facebook people; that’s what we want to group has over 43,000 followers. encouraged. “This hockey series has brought do,” said manager and Coach Jayden died November 27, 2012, in $30,000 so far, something David Goetze. Goetze is also 5 days after Thanksgiving. we’ve never done before. I director of college advancement Since his death an onslaught think this is great momentum and alumni relations at SC4. of generous gestures under for the college, not just from a According to Goetze, the the title of “Paying it Forward fundraising perspective but for a Dream Team is set up by payJayden Style” have emerged. to-play and has various levels Strangers paying for others bills friend-raising,” said Goetze. The Dream Team’s last game of sponsorships. Each team at restaurants, drive-thrus, and of the 2013-2014 season will be member, on average, has donated on layaway items have become against the Detroit Red Wings $500 to $1,000. Team Captain common. Alumni Association. Ted Barss donated $5,000. From their game, $4,960 was The Nov. 16 team benefited raised for Jayden’s family. For tickets to the SC4 Alumni the Jayden Lamb Memorial The Dream Team has 3 Hockey games, call (810) 989Foundation. upcoming home games on Jan. 5760. Jayden Lamb was a 9-year-old 8, Feb. 20, and March 14. Home
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