66.2 by Erie Square Gazette

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Volume 66.2

February 12, 2015

Port Huron’s oldest bar, The Roche, vandalized You know you’ve had too much to drink when…

Nick “Chico” Hernandez Managing Editor

dressed in ski masks and snow suits. They proceeded to break and destroy the windows, which had Not everyone is nice when they been in place since the 1930’s, and drink, but not all decide to commit attempted to break down the front malicious destruction of private door. property either. Jan. 4, a Wednesday, The two men were caught by seemed like a normal night to police officers and are looking John Roche, 50, and owner of the at a felony charges for malicious Roche bar, including cutting off and destruction and attempted breaking throwing out two men who had too and entering. The trial against them much to drink. The men had gotten has not yet started. rowdy and were trying to start fights Roche’s son lives above the bar with other patrons of the bar. and, upon hearing the commotion, The two men were thrown out called the police. According to an at around 1 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. article from the Times Herald, “Port 5, but returned around 3:30 a.m. Huron police were able to locate and armed with sledgehammers and arrest the men.” calendar | pg 2 whats coming up | pg 3

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While the Roche has insurance, they still need donations to help pay for the deductible and getting the right type of glass, as the glass is from a time now past. They have set up a GoFundMe account (http:// www.gofundme.com/1fvfcg) where people can donate money to help fix the damage to the windows. The link is also available through The Roche Facebook page. They currently have raised $2,295 from the GoFundMe alone. Roche was taken aback from what happened stating that the incident was “Uncharacteristic” for a Wednesday. Nothing like this has happened to the 166-year-old bar. marysville brewery | pg 9 saints row review| pg 10

While Roche isn’t sure on the exact cost of replacing the windows, he is happy about the backing the bar has gotten, saying, “The people have been great,” Roche added, with a slight frown, “We might have to wait until after Pub Crawl to fix the windows.” The windows will be fixed once a suitable replacement is found. Pete Norager, owner of Goodfella’s and friend of Roche, said “When a bar cuts you off, they’re trying to keep you safe. One jerk can ruin it for everyone,” Norager said, and with a smile added, “I wish this was like the old days, where we could take a ball bat to them.” dirty heads album review | pg 11 comics | pg 12

Volume 66.2

Editor-in-Chief Angie Stoecklin Production Editor/Designer Emily Mainguy Managing Editor Chico Hernandez Photo Editor Jenelle Kalaf Copy Editor Melanie Buskirk

Calendar Community

Feb. 12 - SC4 Alumni Hockey Team vs. Port Huron High School Band & Alumni McMorran - Admission: $5 suggested donation - 7 p.m.-9 p.m.

Feb. 22 - Polar Plunge - St. Clair Boat Harbor 1 p.m, 2 p.m. Awards Feb. 23 - Port Huron City Council Meeting 7p.m. - Port Huron Municipal Office Center

Sports Editor Tyler Smith Webmaster Alex Hunt Music Editor Mike Lucas Adviser John Lusk

Sports

Men’s Basketball Feb. 11 - 7:30 p.m. @ Alpena CC Feb. 14 - 3 p.m. @ Wayne CCC District Feb. 18 - 7:30 p.m. @ Oakland CC Feb. 21 - 3 p.m. Henry Ford CC Feb. 23 - 7:30 p.m. @ Mott CC Feb. 25 - 7:30 p.m. Schoolcraft College Women’s Basketball Feb. 11 - 5:30 p.m. @ Alpena Community College Feb. 14 - 1 p.m. @ Wayne County Community College District Feb. 18 - 5:30 p.m. @ Oakland CC Feb. 21 - 1 p.m. @ Henry Ford CC Feb. 23 - 5:30 p.m. @ Mott CC Feb. 25 - 5:30 p.m. @ Schoolcraft College ------------------------------------Bold denotes Home games Regular denotes away games

Campus

Feb. 12 - Blood Drive 10 a.m. - 3:45p.m. - College Cafe Center Feb. 13 - Employment Workshops for Women - SC4 Campus - 10a.m.-Noon

Feb. 13 - SC4 Board of Trustees Special Meeting - 3-4 p.m. - MTECH Room 150

Feb. 16 - Sc4 Community Choir Concert 7p.m. - Fine Arts Theatre Feb. 19 - “From Bach to Hip Hop with violinist Rodney Lamar Page - Fine Arts Theatre - Noon to 1p.m. & 7-8 p.m. Feb. 19 - Board of Trustees Meeting MTECH Room 150 - 4:30-6:05 p.m.

Feb. 20 - Employment Workshops for Women - SC4 Campus - 10a.m.-Noon

Feb. 21 - Winter Fest Tickets: $7 Adults, Free with Skipper OneCard - Fine Arts Theatre - 7-9 p.m.

Letter from the editor

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Middle school students make their mark on the ESG Angie Stoecklin Editor-in-Chief

recently met with Gierman’s students and informed them on how to write with the inverted The Erie Square Gazette will pyramid style, and gave them like to thank Michelle Gierman a brief description of AP style. for her idea to incorporate her The student’s seemed very student’s articles in a couple of enthusiastic and eager to learn. ESG issues. Readers may be wondering, Gierman is currently teaching “why publish middle school her seventh grade students at student articles in a college Fort Gratiot Middle school how to newspaper?” Well the answer write for journalism. She reached is simple, getting kids inspired out to the ESG asking us if it to write is our way of reaching were possible to publish articles out to the community. How written by her students. cool would it be, as a seventh Myself as Editor-in-Chief grader, to be able to bring home

a newspaper that usually sports articles written by college students with an article that you wrote? And, quite honestly, we at the ESG see no reason not to give these student’s an opportunity that may benefit them greatly if they decide to go into any form of writing as a career. So readers, when you pick up the third and fourth issues, be sure to read the articles from student guest writers, you could be looking at the future generation of journalism.

February 12, 2015

Violin Variety

Noon and Night Concert presents: From Bach to Hip Hop Lily Petit Staff Writer

SC4’s free Noon and Night Concert series will feature Rodney Lamar Page and his violin on Feb. 19 at noon and 7pm in the Fine Arts Theater. Page is classically trained. He also holds a master’s degree in music education from Michigan

State University. But classic doesn’t mean uncreative. Page’s talents span a myriad of musical genres. Freestyle rap or vocal percussion is just as likely to be heard on Feb. 19 as a classical violin piece. “From Bach to Hip Hop” is the next event celebrating Black History Month at SC4. It is a free concert and it is open to all ages.

Alumni hockey team returns SC4 to host a charity hockey game Jenelle Kalaf Photo Editor Today, Feb. 12, at 7 p.m., SC4 will host a hockey game, SC4 Alumni Hockey Team vs. Port Huron High School band and band alumni, in the McMorran Place Arena for charity. Set up for donations, the

recommended admission amount will be $5. All proceeds will benefit the SC4 Alumni Association and charity opponents. Tickets can be purchased by calling (810) 989-5760.

Fat-filled treats for Fat Tuesday Paczki Day on Feb. 17

Mel Buskirk Copy Editor

Feb. 17 marks a day of festivities and celebrations we call Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday. Fat Tuesday is a day to celebrate and feast before Lent begins on Ash Wednesday. Although Fat Tuesday’s origins are religious, people from all backgrounds all over the U.S. and Europe partake in the parades, festivals, and traditions associated with this holiday. One of the most popular traditions is the consumption of delicious fatty doughnuts called Paczki. Pronounced poonch-ki, these rich mounds of fruit or crème filled deep

fried dough are a yearly indulgence enjoyed in the week leading up to Ash Wednesday, with the most consumed on Fat Tuesday. Though these scrumptious treats are too good to put down, you may want to think twice about finishing that box by yourself. Each Paczki contains a range between 290 and 450 calories per pastry depending on where you pick them up; most of those calories coming from the doughnut’s fatty makeup of lard, oil, sugary glaze, and eggs. SC4 is participating in the Mardi Gras celebrations. Student Government will be giving away free Paczki, coffee, and juice from 8 a.m. until supplies run out.

Winter Fest Concert A folk SC4 bands to play on Feb. 21 singing movie Jenelle Kalaf Photo Editor

SC4’s Symphonic Band and Jazz Band, conducted by Erick Senkmajer, will play a Winter Fest concert on Feb. 21, at 7 p.m. in the Fine arts building. Tickets are $7, free for K-12 students with an adult and free for SC4 students who show their Skippers OneCard at the door. To purchase tickets, please call (810) 989-5513. For any questions, call (810) 989-5709 or visit www.sc4.edu/ arts.

Celebrate with SC4’s Choir

SC4’s Community Choir taking the stage Jenelle Kalaf Photo Editor

On Feb. 16, the SC4 Community Choir will present concert in the Fine Arts Theatre at 7 p.m. The concert, completely free, focuses on the theme of “Seasons of Love.” For any questions about the concert or the choir please contact the Choir Director Carly Van Dyke, call (810) 989-5709, or visit www.sc4.edu/arts.

SC4 Art department hosts a free movie night Mel Buskirk Copy Editor

A handful of people attended the free showing of “Inside Llewyn Davis” last Thurs. night as the first installment of a series of free movie showings sponsored by SC4’s art department. “Inside Llewyn Davis” is a story focused on a struggling folk singer in Greenwich Village during the early 1960s. The main character Llewyn Davis, is loosely based on folk singers from that time period such as Bob Dylan, Phil Ochs, and Dave Van Ronk. The film takes on many themes including the importance of originality, the fluid nature of one’s identity, the evils of the commercial music industry, and human determination. Above all, the film is about a musician and the music he produces. To follow the theme of music, the next presentation is the movie “We Are The Best!” which is about a group of girls in 1980s Stockholm that start a punk rock band. The Swedish film was adapted from the graphic novel “Never Goodnight” and was featured during the 2013 Toronto International Film Festival. The movie has been critically acclaimed, earning a 97% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The showing of “We Are The Best!” will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 5 in room 312 of the Main Building. For more information call (810) 989-5709.

Volume 66.2 | Sports

On a trip to claim Stanley’s Cup Red wings shot at the cup Tyler Smith Sports Editor

There is nothing better than having your friends over, snacking on pizza rolls with a flat screen and the Detroit Red Wings giving a good kicking. This season the Wings have returned to their olds ways with new players. With a kicking butt and taking names attitude, the Red Wings have more than a shot at the Stanley cup. On the ice, the wings are a formidable defensive and offensive force. When they have the puck you’ll need a miracle to get it back from the Red Wings and pray, to whichever god you pray to, that you’re far away from the defense. These players will fight tooth and blade before admitting defeat, which is the reason why they are in a three-way tie for first with Tampa Bay Lightning and Montréal Canadians in the Atlantic division of the Eastern Conference. They have the chance to own another division title besides Western Conferences Central title, won in the 20102011 season. Port Huron native James Woolman, 26, believes the Wings have challenges ahead of them with Tampa Bay getting some fresh talented players on the team and Montréal having a solid team on the ice.

Gustav Nyquist #14 of the Detroit Red Wings skates with the puck in front of Keith Yandle #3 of the Arizona Coyotes during the first period at Gila River Arena on February 7, 2015 in Glendale, Arizona. Photo by Norm Hall/NHLI via Getty Images

According to redwings.nhl.com some players to watch for are Henrik Zetterberg, Pavel Datsyuk, Gustav Nyquist, and Tomas Tatar. These four gentlemen have left their hearts and souls on the ice after each game this season with an average shooting percentage of 14.5, and average of 41 points scored between the four of them though out the season.

The Wings have a strong offensive and defensive line. For the goalies it is a different story with Jimmy Howard currently out due to injuries of the groin and Jonas Gustavsson recently returning after a shoulder injury. Petr Mrazek took the net and proved himself to be an exceptional goalie with over a thousand minutes of game

time, 531 “shot at” and save percentage of .914. He is ranked second in the team stats just under Jimmy Howard, who has over eighteen-hundred minutes of game time, 831 “shot at”, and a save percentage of .920. At this current rate, the Wings have a shot at getting to the playoffs and hopefully bring the Stanley Cup home again.

Lifestyle | February 12, 2015

An easier, cheaper trip

New app, Carpooling, seeks to simplify ride sharing Lily Petit Staff Writer

Music blaring, car packed with friends, luggage and junk food, headed to a concert, a coast, or maybe even the ever popular Cedar Point. These are just a few typical road trip examples that the new app, Carpooling, wants to improve upon. Carpooling became available in the U.S. as of December 2014. According to UWire, a college press release website, Carpooling is the number one ridesharing app in Europe. Now they seek their U.S. title. Here’s how it works. If you want to be the driver you put your start and end points for your road trip into the app, how many seats you have available in your vehicle and how much you’re charging per seat. If you want to ride, you put your start and end location in the app and it will generate a list of people and their trips that match your criteria. Then both driver and passenger must confirm the ride to make it official. Here’s the catch. Carpooling receives a 19 percent cut of what your passengers pay to ride. All users must have a Paypal account. Paypal ensures

the driver gets their money and Carpooling gets their cut. Additionally, common sense should be exercised. Carpooling does not check the validity of users’ licenses nor do they do background checks on users. All personal information, vehicle type, license plate, contact information etc., is provided by the user. Accounts are linked to users’ Facebook profiles which allow their profile picture to be seen in the app. However, Carpooling does offer a rating system. Passengers can rate drivers with a one to five star rating and both the passenger and driver comments are available for users to peruse. While the app is still not nearly as popular in the states as it is across the pond, an alternative, yet similar use for the app should be considered. Some students travel over 35 miles every day to take classes at SC4. This app could open a new digitized carpooling system for commuting students. Carpooling is especially relevant now in the harsh winter months. Students could get connected with fellow SC4 attendees who drive a 4 wheel drive vehicle. Or by ride sharing, students could keep

more vehicles off the road therefore hopefully lessening the chances of car accidents. Freshmen students from Burtchville, Sydney Relken, 19, and Alex Perry, 18, have differing views on the app. Relken says she would use the app. “If someone needed a ride I wouldn’t mind. I like helping people out,” said Relken. But Perry has her own qualms

saying, “I’m reserved. I wouldn’t want to be with random people. It’s not that I don’t trust them. I would just feel weird.” Carpooling users may be scarce now, but according to Uwire, Carpooling CEO Markus Barnikel, is confident the app will quickly reach it popularity potential.

Volume 66.2 | Opinion

Photo credit: Angie Stoecklin

Occupy the Bookstore wants to save you money on textbooks New Chrome plugin made for college students Nick “Chico” Hernandez Managing Editor

“Occupy the Bookstore” isn’t another gathering of protesters in New York, it’s a gathering of college kids looking to save money on their school books. Going to college is expensive. Collegedate.com published an article stating, “According to the College Board, the average cost of tuition and fees for the

2013–2014 school year was… $8,893 for state residents at public colleges.” Add in, “College Board reports the average cost for books and supplies for the 2013–2014 school year was $1,207 at public colleges” and it shows why occupythebookstore. com came to be. Occupythebookstore.com allows you to download a free plugin for the Chrome browser. This plugin, which

works automatically once downloaded, will show you the price comparisons on different sites all while sitting on a college bookstore’s website. If a student were to look up a Psychology book on neebo.com (SC4’s bookstore site) they would find a bar on top of the screen, showing different listings for different sites, such as Chegg, Amazon, and Bilbo. Occupy the Bookstore plugin

opens a new tab to the different site, allowing you to keep a metaphorical bookmark in the original website. Students can also sell their textbooks to the site for free once they create an account. This new plugin may be the end of high priced college bookstores, but it is too early to tell, being that the app didn’t launch until the beginning of Jan.

Community | February 12, 2015

St. Clair needs renovation, not redundancy Antique Mall re-opens Brendan Buffa ESG Alumni

Editor’s note: Due to lack of content, the current ESG staff reached out to an alumni who is now attending Western Michigan University and is reporting for the Western Herald. Brendan Buffa graciously offered up this article written for his blog. Enjoy.

After a three year disappearance, the Antique Mall in St. Clair is set to re-open its doors under the supervision of Mike Gaylord, newly appointed antique mall director on March 15 of this year. Slowly churning antique after antique through the door in lieu of the grand opening, Gaylord’s enthusiasm in saying he wants to create an “antique capital of Michigan” is undeniably apparent – although, is the re-opening of a failed antique mall necessary to a city trying to grasp a new look with their downtown renovations? In a report from Nicole Hayden of The Times Herald on Feb. 9, Dan Lockwood, chairman of the St. Clair Downtown Development Authority, was quoted saying, “shoppers will now have about seven antique stores to shop at within an eightmile radius,” adding that the addition of the new antique mall in St. Clair will complement the many antique shops in Marine City. What a noble realization,

Mr. Lockwood – there is only one issue with the preceding statement. The problem being that there will be seven antique malls within an eight-mile radius. A Google search of “antique malls in St. Clair, MI” reveals a littered trail stretching from Port Huron to Marine City, including the two already up and running antique malls in St. Clair; Big River Antiques and Auctions, and Antique Co. Apparently, there has been no realization and consensus throughout the business owners of St. Clair such as, “you know, maybe we can skip the antique mall idea this time?” But it’s clear that they may be suffering from a bad case of groupthink. The original antique mall, which was at the same location in The Riverview Plaza, opened in 2008, only to close in 2012 under the claim of declining sales. One would be inclined to think that after losing sales and a lack of interest, it would be smart to brainstorm another idea to attract more revenue and business to rejuvenate the decrepit plaza – but no, let’s throw another antique mall in there and call it a day. The St. Clair Riverview Plaza is currently undergoing substantial renovations, as a facelift was granted to the plaza to upgrade and create a friendlier exterior for shopping. The renewal is a great opportunity for the plaza to recreate itself and attract a different demographic, as well

as create chances for a larger portion of revenue to circulate throughout businesses in the mall. Currently, the mall and plaza contains a Coney Island, multiple consignment and resale shops (one of which partakes in the sale of parrots – don’t ask), two salons, a couple boutiques, an Ace hardware, a Chinese restaurant, and a sprinkle of small businesses ranging from Thompshon & Schroyer, DDS and St. Clair Travel Agency. A newly developed tattoo parlor, Angry Paintbrush Tattoo, is the only thing worthy of calling a palette cleanser within the confines of the mall, as the repetition of the same ‘ol pop-up shop keeps rearing an ugly head at yearning shoppers. The proposition is this; stop with the rhythmic business reoccurrences. The people of St. Clair, as well as shoppers abound want to see new. The facelift that was granted to the plaza is an eye-opening experience that is supposed to be a fresh start and a reason for people to come and see what the city is all about. It is not in any way primarily meant to become a ‘sprucing’ project, made for the beautification of the plaza. It is meant to attract business. The current saving grace of the plaza; Dragon Wok, a well know Chinese restaurant, along with Sue’s Coffee House and Achatz Restaurant. Other than that – everything seems to be a filler in the big picture of putting businesses in the plaza.

In Hayden’s article, Pat Coughlin, building owner of the new antique mall as well as owner of Coughlin Jewelers, said that, “We don’t want any empty buildings, especially with the new courtyard coming.” It seems as if that is true. Having more places to spend one’s cash would lead to a larger circulating revenue. Although a crucial error in the equation that seems to have been forgotten is having shoppers with money in hand, ready to spend at shops which interest them. A concerning gap within the plan to create a vivid and sought after plaza, the overlooked shoppers will lose interest in the mall as they will have nowhere to shop, and then will promptly take their hard-earned dollars to the “North End” to venture forth into the commercial district of Port Huron and Fort Gratiot. I want to see St. Clair prosper. I grew up in St. Clair, went through the school districts, was fortunate enough to spend my adolescence walking the streets downtown and experience Riverfest as a blossoming teen. I don’t want that to disappear for future generations. I want St. Clair to be remembered as a city where you can enjoy a stroll on the world’s largest freshwater wooden boardwalk, and where the riverfront community embraces communal businesses. I don’t want to see St. Clair become a city known for its abandoned Inn and antique malls.

Volume 66.2 | Community

Are you primed and ready to go? SC4 Alumni hiring student painters Gregory Garofalo Guest writer

Are you looking for a job? Well look no further, Student Painters House Painting is here for you. Run by SC4 alumni Kaylee Bert, Student Painters is an exterior home painting business that provides local home owners with free estimates and a new coat of paint. Most importantly though, they’re hiring. “I’m looking for highly motivated and friendly people who are between the ages of 18-25, and easy to work with,” says Bert. Student Painters is a business set up by Independent Youth. According to their website, independantyouth. org, they have one goal: “Empower today’s teens to become tomorrow’s business leaders and entrepreneurial innovators.” The organization sends students to their home town to give them the opportunity of real life business experience. The two positions available are Cold Calling and painting. For those who don’t know, Cold Calling entails going door to door within a designated area and offering free estimates of exterior painting. Cold Callers would work part time and need to have flexible schedules. Painting on the other hand would be a full time position and applicants need to have an open schedule. Payment up to $8.50 per hour for both jobs is obtainable, not including potential raises. Cold Callers start the last week of February, while Painters start in May. For any questions call Kaylee at (810) 304-3681, or email her at bertkl@cmich.edu.

Looking For a Spring Job? $8.50 an hour Cold Calling- simple and fun work No Experience Necessary Real world Marketing Experience Flexible hours Potential for bonus

Call Immediately! Kaylee Bert Central Michigan University (810) 304-3638

Young Entrepreneurs Across America | Port Huron, MI | (810) 304 - 3638 | bert1kj@cmich.edu

February 12, 2015

Part of the Craft

New brewery moving into Marysville Jamie Koebke Staff Writer

on Quay Street in downtown Port Huron. Thumb Coast offers original craft beer. The beer is brewed right New brews are coming to the Port there in the building, you can see the Huron area! Harsens Island Brewery equipment from the bar area. will open in Marysville, at the old Thumb Coast offers an option Hostess store on Gratiot Boulevard. called “The Flight.” “The Flight” has Harsens Island Brewery will focus six different Thumb Coast original on more traditional beer than craft craft beers for $6. beer. Not only do the father and son Harsens Island Brewery will give owners Spencer and Brian Phinney Port Huron area even more options plan to brew their own beer, but for non-mainstream beer like Bud they plan to distribute it, in cans. Light and Budweiser. Choosing cans for distributing craft Jim Fisher, 45, of Port Huron beer is rare but keeps longer and said “Not only do we have a great has a different taste than bottles. brewpub with Thumb Coast and the Port Huron is also home to Thumb potential of a great brewery with Coast Brewing Company, located the new Harsens Island brewery

but there are a number of hop farms sprouting up in the area as well. Great water and a great location make Port Huron uniquely qualified to be the beer capital of Michigan!” Fisher brews his own craft beer. Right now, Grand Rapids leads Michigan in craft beer with Founders Brewery, Grand Rapids Brewing Co., The Mitten Brewing Company, just to name a few that are at the top of production. “I don’t think Port Huron could ever be as big as Grand Rapids, but I think it could have potential to be something similar. Even Detroit isn’t where Grand Rapids is with brewing,” said Korey Bartos, 22, of

Port Huron. Bartos currently resides in Petoskey. Port Huron has a lot to offer in terms of bars. Most of the downtown bars offer Michigan craft beers on tap. Lynch’s Irish Tavern, Freighter’s, and Fuel Woodfire Grill are just a few non-breweries that offer them. If you’re 21 years of age or older, enjoy beer, and want to support local business, check out Thumb Coast Brewing Company. Although there isn’t a set opening date for Harsens Island Brewery, it’s estimated to open after Oct. of 2015, so be sure to keep an eye open and go check it out.

Volume 66.2 | Entertainment

Not a game for angels, but for Saints Saint’s Row: Gat out of Hell review Nick “Chico” Hernandez Managing Editor

Over the years, Saint’s Row progressively pushed the envelope and, big surprise, “Gat out of Hell” doesn’t hold much back. From a talking gun, to historical figures, and even a musical number, “Gat out of Hell” provides a memorable play through. Making a return from SR4 are super powers, renamed ‘Arcane Powers’. The best addition is easily the Flight power. After being granted the Cracked Halo of Satan, you gain access to the Arcane Powers and are given a pair of Angel Wings. With the wings comes the ability to fly across the city, and all the fun that ensues. Just remember to watch your stamina bar or else you’ll end up pulling a nosedive. As the title implies, this game’s primary backdrop is Hell and it measures about half the size of

Steelport in Saint’s Row IV. Soul Clusters take the place of SR4’s Data Clusters, and are used for the same purpose. Like previous SR installments, audio logs can be found and listened to. Some document characters, but most are D.S.O.G. (Damned Soul’s Orientation Guide), and those can get very funny. The story arc gives you about a dozen cut scenes; the rest is all in-game scenes. It also differs from other games, because you don’t progress forward in the story until you fill up parts of the ‘Satan’s Wrath’ bar. This can be done by completing activities, taking over hoods, and blowing stuff up. “Gat out of Hell” has you playing as Johnny Gat/Kenzie Kensington (players choice, and you’re able to switch between them) trying to save the president from marrying Satan’s daughter, Jezebel. While you can play as either

Kenzie or Johnny, you don’t have the option to customize them beyond Abilities and Arcane Power. The two differences in playing as one character over the other is dialogue spoken by that character, and that Johnny wields a pair of knives instead of fists. The game references lore and mythology, even in its weapons. Named ‘The Seven Deadly Weapons’, they each represent the Seven Deadly Sins; Pride, Envy, Greed, Lust, Sloth, Gluttony, and Wrath. Each carry their own special something with it. My favorite is Sloth, represented as an easy chair with twin miniguns and heat-seeking missiles. While “Gat out of Hell” is considered a standalone expansion, it still provides 6-8 hours of chaos and hilarity. I clocked in at six and a half hours of gameplay with 90% of Hell overthrown, and 81% of total game completion, and I can say I never really got bored of it.

Name: Chico Platform: Xbox 360 Playtime: 6 hours, 38 minutes Game Completion: 81% Hell Overthrown: 90% Story: Beaten Score: 8.0/10

The story could have had more to it (as I mentioned, only a dozen or so cut scenes total), and the ending I had (there are five different endings) felt shallow and abruptly cut off, and the lack of any radio stations meant my phone was contently playing music. That all being said, I would still recommend it because it is still a great game, with much fun to be had. Flying around on Angel Wings alone makes it all the more enjoyable. The average price online for Gat out of Hell is $19.99. I have no regrets about buying it, and I don’t think anyone else would either.

February 12, 2015

The Sound of Change

The different sounds of Dirty Heads D.J. Palm Staff Writer

If you take rock music, add some rap, a lot of reggae and subtract the country, what do you get? You get a band called the Dirty Heads. What’s so special about these guys? They’re a band that you cannot fully pinpoint what genre of music they are. The range of music these guys play is astonishing. For example, the song titled “Your Love” is a nice soft slow pace of a “hippy” tune with acoustic guitar and bongos serenading throughout the track. The song features Bob Marley’s son Ky-mani who brings an authentic Jamaican feel to the tune. And then three songs later BAM!! The track “Hipster,” is a fast paced rap song with a drum pounding beat, with a soprano saxophone in the chorus. The best song, in some fans’ opinion, is called “Franco Eyed” currently on their newest album called “Sound of Change.” The beat makes you feel as if you’re about to hear another 50 cent or Jay-Z track but no! What you hear is some grunge looking hippies rapping, and rapping great. Nothing auto tuned, no voice synthesizers, just Grade-A quality music from a Grade-A quality band. How more people don’t know about them is still a mystery. The Dirty Heads appeared at

the Fillmore Theater in Detroit back in July of 2014 for their “Sound of Change Tour” to promote the release of their newest album with the same title. Local Port Huron native and current student at SC4, Anna Taravella didn’t even know who the Dirty Heads were when she attended their concert just across the street from Comerica Park. “Honestly that was the best concert I’ve ever been to,”

Taravella said. She’s attended concerts including Metallica, Ted Nugent, and Kid Rock. “I couldn’t believe how they were so easy listening and fast paced. One song people were putting their lighters up side to side, and on the next song people were dancing like they were at a nightclub.” The Dirty Heads “Sound of Change Tour” is currently in a 2 week break as they commute from Boulder, Colorado to Miami,

Florida. The next time they come to Michigan is still to be determined. Their current tour is coming to a close with only 6 stops left with the grand finale in Anchorage, Alaska. If you want to hear a few tracks from the Dirty Heads, you can YouTube them on your own time, download the album or listen to 91.3 FM WSGR Port Huron from 12-2 to hear them on the SC4 radio station.

Volume 66.2 | Entertainment

My First Day As A Cartoonist Went Like This - By Lexy Downey

Why? - By Zack Penzien