FAREWELL PRESIDENT GILMOUR JON ADAMS/THE SOUTH END
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Build-a-game workshop Computer science camp makes learning fun ASHLEIGH NORFLEET Contributing Writer Wayne State University held a 3 week computer science summer camp for youth ages 9 to 18. The camp, which ran from July 8 to 25, was hosted by Wayne State’s Department of Computer Science. Faculty and trained assistants taught the students several facets of study of computer science. This program gave middle and high school students the opportunity to learn about the computer science field and get hands-on training in various skills, including creating animations, movies, and technology toys; making websites and much more. The camp was broken into six different age groups where each group
learned a different aspect of the field. Students aged 9 to 11 learned how to create a toy called a Pico Pocket. This tiny computer made it possible for things to play music, light up and other cool features. The students also learned how to program the Pico Pocket so that it could communicate and react to situations. Students aged 11 to 16 learned about robotics and how to create animations and movies. Half of this age group learned how to make an original computer animated movie by using software called Alice. This software enabled the students to learn how to used 3D animation and software design. The other half of the students learned about the field of robotics. This
aspect of the program required the students to work as teams in order for them to build and program robots. The students used software created by LEGO called Mindstorms Robotics Invention System. Studying robotics allowed the students to build and sharpen their problem solving and teamwork skills. Web technology was taught to students aged 12 to 15. In this part of the program, the students learned how to make and customize their own websites. They were also taught how to send web files and edit their web pages. Students aged 14 to 18 learned perhaps the most popular thing out today: creating Android apps. Working in teams, stu-
dents used the AppInventor software to complete their tasks. Lastly, students aged 15 to 18 explored the ins and outs of computer gaming. In this area of the program the students wrote games for popular platforms such as the Xbox 360. They learned various programming techniques that enabled them to create the basic 2D and 3D graphics that are commonly seen today in the video game world. “We provide a fun, educational and entertaining environment, “ said Thomas Palazzolo, leader of the “Explorations in Gaming” camp program and computer science doctorate student. “Camp should generate fun memories and friendships, as well as provide learning opportunities.”
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NEWS
Sweet send off WSU bids farewell to President Gilmour CHRIS EHRMANN News Corresspondent
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On J uly 30, his s e cond to last da y of w ork, an ice cre am s ocial w as hel d i n honor of A llan G ilm our in the M cGregor Me m orial Confe re nce Ce nte r, a s h e re tire s as W ayne S tate ’s pre s iden t. G ilm our, the 11th pre s ide nt of WSU, hands ove r the dutie s and re spon si b i l i tie s of his office to D r. M. R o y Wi l son , w ho w as s w orn in on A ug. 1, 20 13 . The ice cre am s ocial w as att en ded b y G ilm our him s e lf, as w e ll as s ome of th e board of gove nors m e m be rs of WSU, including D e borah D inge ll. S tude nts and s taff als o atten ded th e affair. W ith around 350 re s e rv a ti on s, m any s how e d up to gre e t and b i d f a re w e ll to the pre s ide nt. “I have know n him a re ally l on g ti me and I ’m s ad to s e e him go, he wa s a re ally good pre s ide nt. But I a m rea l l y e xcite d about w e lcom ing R oy [Wi l son ],” D inge ll s aid. G ilm our w alke d around the i ce crea m s ocial are a and talke d w ith ma n y peo ple . H e s aid that he w as glad to b e there and e nj oye d it. D e puty Pre s ide nt Phyllis Vroom wa s als o in atte ndance . S he had a i ded Presi de nt G ilm our w ith his dutie s wh i l e he de alt w ith s om e he alth is s ue s th i s pa st ye ar. Vroom w ill als o be re tiri n g wi th G ilm our, although, according to h er,
she wi l l b e re-reti ri n g. Ty Steven son , ex ecu ti v e di rector of th e WSU a l u mn i a ssoci a ti on , a l so a t ten ded the soci a l . He sa i d h e wa s gl a d to h a v e work ed wi th Presi den t Gi l mou r. He a l so sa i d h e a ppreci a ted how gen u i n el y k i n d h e wa s, how i n tel l i gen t a n d how wel l he represen ted WSU. Stev en son sa i d tha t Gi l mou r sh owed, throu gh hi s k i n dn ess a n d hu mi l i ty, th a t WSU wa s a good school a n d a b ou t the peopl e. The i ce crea m soci a l wa s pu t on b y Ara ma rk , WSU’s n ew f ood serv i ces prov i der i n h on or of Presi den t Gi l mou r. Jef f Bl ock , the a ssi sta n t v i ce presi den t of speci a l ev en ts a n d servi ces, h el ped pu t on the ev en t. He sa i d thi s wa s a pu b l i c sen dof f f or th e presi den t, wh ere a tten dees wou l d b e a b l e to come i n , ea t i ce crea m a n d soci a l i ze wi th others, i n cl u di n g th e ou t goi n g presi den t. “I wou l d sa y i t wa s su ccessf u l … a rou n d 2 5 0 peopl e ca me,” Bl ock sa i d. Bl ock a l so men ti on ed the of f i ci a l re n a mi n g of F erry M a l l a s Gi l mou r M a l l , to h on or the ou tgoi n g presi den t, wh i ch wi l l occu r i n a ceremon y i n the f a l l . The even t wa s a su ccess, a ccordi n g to Bl ock a n d others, a n d whi l e ma n y wi l l b e sa d to see Gi l mou r l ea v e, th ey a re ex ci ted to work wi th i n comi n g presi den t Wi l son to hel p ma k e WSU a n even more promi n en t u n i v ersi ty f or stu dents.
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WSU partners with ACLU New civil rights clinic trains law students
STENNETT NYEKANYEKA Contributing Writer The Wayne State Law School has partnered with the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan to create a civil rights clinic. “We are excited to partner with the ACLU of Michigan to continue Wayne Law’s emphasis on training students to be leaders in ensuring access to justice,” said Jocelyn Benson, dean of Wayne Law. The ACLU of Michigan is a nonprofit organization with the mission of “realizing the promise of the Bill of Rights for all.”
Michael Steinberg, legal director of the ACLU of Michigan, will teach the clinic. Under Steinberg’s supervision, students will interview clients, draft pleadings and replicate professional decision-making. “They [students] are going to be working on cases that are part of the ACLU of Michigan’s docket,” Director of Clinical Education for the law school, David Moss ,said in an interview with WDET. Moss says the law school had additional funding for a clinical position in 2013 and Steinberg was eligible for a paid leave of absence with the ACLU. “The stars aligned and it was a
perfect fit,” Moss said. Moss says the clinic will have about eight students working in pairs. Each will have to take on a case as the primary handler. The semester of coursework will focus on working with different models of civil rights cases. Students accepted into the clinic will work 20-25 hours a week and spend a portion of that time at the ACLU of Michigan office in Detroit. “The course will provide an exciting opportunity to work on cuttingedge, high-profile cases that change people’s lives,” Steinberg said. Moss says many students attend law school to help the public.
“So much of law school curriculum focuses on business and economic relationships,” Moss said. “By the time they get out of law school, they feel like they’ve lost their way.” Students who participate in the clinic will not be paid, but it will be an opportunity to earn academic credit. “Not everybody goes to law school because they want to make lots and lots of money,” Moss said. “This clinic along with the law school’s other clinic is a way to reinforce that enthusiasm that brings students to law school.”
A&E COLUMN
Miley’s not the enemy America’s sweetheart grows up
JAMILAH JACKSON The South End Every kid wants to be famous when they’re young, but is it really worth the price? Rising to fame during childhood seems to be a curse. Although some come out very successful (Mr. Timberlake) others have trouble finding their way (Ms. Spears). This generation’s lost soul seems to be Miley Cyrus, who began her career as America’s Sweetheart. Cyrus rose to fame as Disney Channel’s Hannah Montana. The sitcom featured her father and “Achy Breaky Heart” singer, Billy Ray Cyrus. In the show Cyrus plays “Miley Stewart”, a normal teenager by day and an international pop sensation by night. She was only 12 when she received the lead role for the show. The sitcom rose to the top of the charts, gaining an incredible amount of wealth and fame for Cyrus. She began touring the country and performing to sold out crowds of screaming tweens. One can only imagine the stress and isolation a pubescent teen may feel about such a heavy workload. As Hannah Montana gained more fans, Cyrus was expected to play the “Little Miss Perfect” role. Being put on such a high pedestal can only lead to bad things. People expected Cyrus to stay 12 years old and be the innocent child she once was. As regular children age, they lash out against
their parents and experiment with all kinds of things. Cyrus’ image didn’t allow her the time to grow up as a teenager should. As Cyrus aged, she began to do things any normal teenager would do. She smoked marijuana, posed topless for a Vanity Fair magazine cover and recently has gained some publicity for “twerking.” Why is Cyrus being scrutinized by the public for doing what a normal 21-year-old does? There are middle school and high school girls in the world posting “twerk” videos to YouTube and pictures of themselves smoking more weed than Miley Cyrus. She has grown up and so have her fans. It’s not Cyrus’ job to tell teenagers how to live their lives. I do believe that Cyrus has a certain level of responsibility to portray to fans, but what she does in her personal life is no one’s business. We haven’t seen Cyrus nude or doing hard drugs. Parents need to stop blaming her for their children’s bad behavior. They as parents need to take the more aggressive role and teach them right from wrong. That’s not Miley’s job. So my advice to Miley is similar to what hip-hop mogul Jay Z said: “Twerk Miley Miley Twerk!” You’re no longer a child. Be yourself and live life to the fullest. Keep your personal life under wraps but don’t forget you have a large fan base that is watching your every move. Live responsibly.
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Taste, toast, repeat MCBT sheds light on local breweries BRANDON BURBANK Contributing Writer Motor City Brew Tours lets beer fanatics get up close and personal with the malt, hops and yeast used in Michigan’s best craft beers in the heart of Metro Detroit. The company takes beer admirers through behind-the-scenes tours of familiar and new brews made in Michigan. From May to September, guided bike tours are offered to explore Detroit’s bootlegging past during Prohibition. Groups of around 30 riders take to the streets to discover former brewery sites along with the new generation of breweries located downtown. Along with bike tours, bus and walking tours are offered yearly – bus tours include trips to beer festivals by the Michigan Brewers Guild during the summer, fall and winter. Since June 2009, MCBT has conducted over 200 tours of more than 50 breweries, meaderies and distilleries, and only tour 100% Michigan-made businesses. When building this brand, Steve Johnson found his business was unique in its own. “There was no business plan for our tour business – we have to create the process as we go along,” he said. “We wanted to be able to merge our love of Michigan craft
beer and biking into the same business model. We work hard to learn from our missteps and continuously improve our service offerings based on customer feedback and internal improvements. People like to feel a connection with the beer they drink. We try to give them that experience.” MCBT’s Bike 2 Brew tours are a great way to discover the scenic side of Detroit. Owners Steve and Laura Johnson take beer cyclists on a 10 to 15 mile bike ride through the city dispensing interesting historical facts about the Michigan craft beer industry. But the thought of a 10 mile bike ride shouldn’t deter any beer lover who feels they’re not up for the ride. “We designed it for all skill levels,” Johnson said. “The idea was to create a simple 10 mile loop that any average adult could bike ride.” A frequent stop on the Bike 2 Brew Tours is one of Detroit’s first brewpubs, Traffic Jam and Snug. Manager Steve Gross finds that these tours give a more appealing perspective on the D. Out of state tourists and distant Michigan locals are shown areas of the Motor City that go unnoticed and underappreciated. “One of the best things he (Johnson) can take from his successes on the tours is he’s showing these people from the outskirts of Metro Detroit – or Michigan, Chicago, Wisconsin, etc. – that Detroit isn’t as sketchy as CNN
or local news reports it,” Gross said. “I think that’s the best positive feedback people give – ‘I had no idea Detroit was like that’ – when they get done with their tour.” Gross feels the success of these tours is linked to the people that took a chance on a business that was founded on a passion for beer. “Steve and Laura, they’re just great people. They love craft beer. Steve is just a really, really neat dude. He went out on a limb to start his own business with his love of bikes and beer,” Gross said. “When they first approached us (Traffic Jam), we were kind of thinking, ‘I don’t think it’s going to work’ – and it was a huge success right off the bat. Each year, it keeps getting bigger and bigger.” These tours are not just about supporting local businesses - MCBT looks for ways to give back to the community. This year they were able to help stage a charity bike ride, through which they raised $3,000 for local trail groups. “That was a good day and we hope to repeat it in the future,” Johnson said. Also known as Michigan Brew Tours, they are far from being a one trick pony - they offer bus and walking tours to breweries and festivals outside of Metro Detroit. During these tours, beer enthusiasts get to sample 3-4 beers at every stop, which equals about a pint per brewery. During tours, Q&A
sessions are held with brewers or managers. Some breweries even offer beers not available to the general public. Tourists need not worry about food or beverages to bring on these tours - all they need to bring is themselves. Beer lovers are able to buy growlers and six packs from the locations they visit, and can store their purchases in a cooler on the bus. Motor City Brew Tours are meant to be all-inclusive, hassle-free experiences. With each tour comes new history, facts and beers – what more could one ask? “We like the tours to be part social and part education. We try to make the tours approachable to anyone, not just beer geeks,” Johnson said. From the seasoned beer aficionado to the novice drinker, Motor City Brew Tours gives back to the beer community by generating buzz about breweries in the Great Lakes State that some might not know exist. Johnson said, “I would put Michigan up against any other state or country in terms of the variety and diversity of breweries and beers being made in the state.” Raise a glass, Michigan – simply toast, taste and repeat. For more information about bike, bus and walking tours, visit www. motorcitybrewtours.com or call (248) 850-2563.
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ALLISON KOEHLER/CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER Assistant offensive line coach Terry Heffernan works with players on drills during Detroit Lions training camp.
From Warrior to Lion Heffernan joins his dream team ALLISON KOEHLER Staff Writer The Detroit Lions made an acquisition in the offseason that could prove to be a very smart move in improving their offensive play. You might think that change would be Reggie Bush or rookie guard Larry Warford. But how about Terry Heffernan? Although not an alumnus of Wayne State University, he may as well be. Heffernan spent six years with the Warriors as offensive line coach. He was hired as Lions’ assistant offensive line coach in February. In 2007, Heffernan left his post as graduate assistant offensive line coach at Michigan and joined the Warriors’ coaching staff. During Heffernan’s 70 games with the Warriors, his unit ran
just shy of 200 yards per game. Clearly, however, 2011 was Heffernan’s most successful year at the helm of the offense. His unit was known as the Road Graders, as the team averaged 200 yards on the ground, won a school-record 12 games, and reached the Division II championship game. “Some of my finest memories as a coach were there (at WSU),” Heffernan said. “Earlier in my career when I got there, we were struggling; but ended up going to a national championship game. “Even now when I look back, I think, ‘We really did that’. That was pretty fantastic.” Part of a big Irish Catholic family, Heffernan has had luck on his side. “I’ve been so lucky to have my last three jobs be in Southeast Michigan. In coaching that just doesn’t happen, so be able to stay
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close to family and be, truly, a part of the community for the last eight or nine years; that’s been wonderful. “Growing up in Livonia, I was a kid that grew up cheering for the Lions. So I find myself catching my breath and thinking, ‘Wow, I actually work for the Detroit Lions,” Heffernan said. “Being here, you’re working with the best in the business. Working with the best coaches, the best players; just being around guys that have the ability from the coaching standpoint and from the playing standpoint like these guys do, has just been enlightening. In the NFL, coaches and players don’t have to deal with academics and all that comes with being a student-athlete. “Here, we’re coaching football and that’s all I do all day; that’s all I’m concerned about. So I’m laser-beam focused
on my task at hand.” In four of the six years that Heffernan spent as OL coach, he worked alongside another NFL success story in running back Joique Bell. Former Warrior Bell was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Buffalo Bills in 2010. He bounced around the Philadelphia Eagles, Indianapolis Colts, and New Orleans Saints before landing in Detroit in 2011. Also a weapon catching the ball, Bell rushed for 6,700 yards and 88 touchdowns as a Warrior under Heffernan; two thousand of those yards came during his senior year. Said Bell of Heffernan, “He was a great offensive line coach at Wayne State. For him to come here and be a part of this organization, I think it was a good pickup for us and also good for him. “It was great, just to be able to have a familiar face from college
who understands my running style. He’s somebody I can go to, talk to, someone that knows me, knows how I run, knows my style.” Recalled Heffernan, “One of the first calls I got after I got the job was from Joique saying, ‘Hey, I’m so happy to have you.’ “With me the offensive line coach and him the running back, we really had a lot of success together there. So we kind of joke about continuing that, some of the old plays we had back then. “Being able to watch him develop from a young kid to the professional that he is now is something special. I’m so proud of what he’s done and, really, what he means to Wayne State too. He’s a guy who’s in the Lions’ building with green and gold on almost every day. He’s all about Wayne State.” As for Heffernan’s first season working with Bell in a professional capacity, “Joique really carved
himself a role last year with catching the ball out of the backfield and running it. I don’t see that changing much; we’re going to have a role that is pretty similar for him. He can do a lot of things. He’s a bigger back. “In the NFL, you really can’t have enough good running backs. Guys get beat up and you really need to have a fresh guy on the field. The fact that we have multiple talented running backs is definitely not a bad thing. One guy is going to carry the load and they’re each going to have a role. Joique is going to be right there.” Reggie Bush is the guy the Lions signed to carry the load. Bush comes to the Lions by way of the New Orleans Saints and Miami Dolphins. “Reggie is a guy who had success in college, was a Heisman Trophy winner, and the second overall pick in the draft,” he said. “He brings
with him all of the excitement that comes from those things. He’s a great all around football player, with all the different aspects in the game – running, catching, blocking. He can do all of those and does them very naturally. “He has tremendous playmaking ability, to do a lot with the football and a lot with our offense. We’re really excited to have him.” A Plymouth resident, Heffernan lives with his wife Jamie and their 16-month-old son, Connor. “He’s kicking our butts all over the place,” Heffernan said. That was apparent when watching Heffernan with Connor after practice had ended. Heffernan lifted his son over the barrier and brought him onto the field where they played together for the first time in a while. “Camp is so busy. It’s sad, he goes to bed before I get home and I’m gone before he wakes up. You
miss five days and you miss some tricks. I don’t think he could backpedal last time I saw him,” he said, smiling. “I feel so incredibly blessed to have the relationships that I’ve been able to cultivate over the years; at Michigan, at Wayne State. One of my aunts sent out an email to the family about the Thanksgiving game, saying ‘Hey, we should go’. The next day, there was a ticket request for 44 tickets.” As for Heffernan’s former team, they’re always in the back of his mind. “I’ve watched tape with them, played golf with them over the summer, so I’m lucky being in the area and keeping in touch with them. It’s as good of a situation as I could ask for.” It remains to be seen whether Heffernan will have as much success in the pros as he did in college. But we all know that’s his plan.
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