Erie Square GazetteThe

A public forum by and for the students of St. Clair County Community College

Volume 65.1 September

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Nick “Chico” HernandezManaging Editor

Ashtray lids on the trash cans have vanished in a cloud of smoke, the concrete is bare of cigarette butts. The St. Clair County Community College smoking ban has taken effect. SC4’s Board of Trustees gave the policy a thumbs’ up in April of 2014, and it officially went into effect on August 1. St. Clair County Community College is now a completely smoke and tobacco free campus, this includes the E-Cigarette’s as well. Students caught smoking on campus will have two chances to reconsider whether they should be on school grounds the next time a craving comes around. First offense is a verbal warning, and the second is a written warning. But with the second warning comes an official letter from the dean, saying that next time you will be in trouble. The third time you get caught, you’ll be charged a $10 fine, and a “hold” will be placed on your record. Registration, transcripts, etc. will be blocked, and the student will have a meeting with the Vice President of Student Services and the Dean of Students, as the SC4 website states. The forth and what would seem to be the final time (as the website only

Crime and punishmentThe four deadly violations

lists 4 “violations”) ups the fine to $20, and mimics the 3rd violation’s punishment. The only addition listed; “possible suspension/dismissal from campus.” While some students opposed the idea of a smoke-free campus before it was made a rule, a few are dealing with it as best as they can. Jay Rent, 36 of Port Huron, said “I don’t like that I can’t smoke on campus anymore, but what are you going to do? Run across the street, of course!” One other student looked at the new policy in a different manner, “This ‘No Smoking’ shit is some crap. All those little whiners need to shut the fuck up and let me do my business with my cigarette. They got no right to tell me where I can and can’t smoke,” said Danielle Carter, 28 of Marysville. In the end, majority rules that the ban has been good for the college. Pete Lacey, Vice President of Student Services said in an email, “The ban went into effect on August 1 and the transition has been smooth. We have received positive feedback from many people on campus and in our community.”

For a map of the boundries see page 2

SC4’s new smoke free campus sign. Photo credit: Nick “Chico” Hernandez

Editor-in-ChiefAngie Stoecklin

Production Editor/Designer Emily Mainguy

Managing EditorChico Hernandez

Photo EditorJenelle Kalaf

Business EditorPaul Porter

Life Style EditorPeter Parker

Adviser John Lusk

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Sept. 11 - Noon & Night Concert Series: Lexington Bach Strings Quartet

Fine Arts Theatre - FreeNoon & 7 p.m.

Sept. 11 - Board of Trustees MeetingMTECH Room 150 - 4:30-6 p.m.

Sept. 16 - Blood DriveCollege Center Cafe - 10-3:45 p.m.

Sept. 16 - Club Awareness DayCollege Center Atrium - 11-12 p.m.

Sept. 17 - Blood DriveCollege Center Cafe - 10-3:45 p.m.

Sept. 19 - Art Night6-11 p.m. - Free - Ages 13-30

Fine Arts Building

Sept. 11 - “Mark Boucher”The Raven Cafe - 7:30-10:30 p.m.

Sept. 12 - Hobo Fest7-9 p.m. - Port Huron & Detroit Railroad

Historical Society 2100 32nd St, Port Huron

Sept. 13 - Hobo Fest10-5 p.m. - Port Huron & Detroit Railroad

Historical Society 2100 32nd St, Port Huron

Sept. 16 - Volleyball Home GameGym - 7-9 p.m.

Tickets: $4 Adults, $1 Students

Sept. 21 - Softball GamePine Grove Park - 1-5 p.m.

Volume 65.1

Letter from the Editor

Angie StoecklinEditor-in-Chief

With a new semester beginning, and therefore a new year, also comes a new staff for the Erie Square Gazette. As Editor-in-chief of this beloved community college paper, I feel as if I have big shoes to fill. When I first started writing for the ESG as a staff writer, I did not foresee becoming the Editor-in-Chief some two years later. But I feel as though I belong here. While I have no intention of making sweeping revolutionary changes to this paper, there are a few things that readers may find a bit different. This semester, the ESG is facing a few shortages in the staff department. Luckily we have acquired a few more writers, but still lack a Sports Editor and a Webmaster. Because of having fewer staff writers than previous semesters, I feel like this is a good opportunity to focus more on campus, after all, we are the SC4 student paper. But other than the campus section, I would also like to bring more attention to and cover stories in our music section. Now readers, correct

Our first issueme if I am wrong, but music seems to play a huge part in the lives of college students. And, living in Port Huron, we are blessed with many independent musicians in this small town of ours. So, as readers I encourage you to pay attention to local music artists, and if any of them strike your ear, do not hesitate to contact the ESG for a band or musician cover. Of course, there are other things to cover than just campus and music; I would also like to increase our communication with students. So if any of you readers have any concerns with what we cover, or have a story in mind that you would like to see us feature, feel free to contact me via my e-mail information below. I hope that my goals play out this school year. I am aware that to some we may seem like just a community college paper, but I would very much like to see us continue to succeed in being a strong publication that is enjoyable to read.

Contact Angie at angelastoecklin0814@gmail.com

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3 Volume 65.1 | Campus

Angie StoecklinEditor-in-Chief

SC4’s noon and night concert series will kick off this year with what Coordinator for the visual and performing arts Celeste Skalnek calls “The best string talent in Michigan.” SC4 will feature the Lexington Bach Strings Quartet on Sept. 11 at noon and 7 p.m. in SC4’s Fine Arts Theatre. Making up the quartet are musicians Denice Anderson Turck on violin, Catharine (Kay) DeLuca on viola, Timothy Nicolia on cello, and Paul Lundin on violin.

According to Skalnek, the quartet will also be offering a workshop on the same day at 3 p.m. “Bring your string instrument, ask questions, or just be an audience member at this workshop on string instrumentation,” Skalnek said. The concert is a continuation of SC4’s relationship with our extended community in Lexington. In doing so, Skalnek says that SC4 is welcoming the opportunity to support the upcoming Lexington Bach Festival. For more information on the festival, go to www.lexington-arts.org/bach-festival/.com.

String raysLexington Bach Strings Quartet to kick off noon and night concert series

Gregory GarofaloLifestyle Editor

This past spring semester, the staff at the Erie Square Gazette were intrigued by an anonymous e-mail tip that simply read: “Do you want to know the secret about SC4’s recycling program? How about there isn’t one.” Well, being the inquisitive reporters that we are here at the ESG, we followed up on the lead. I personally led a small team of reporters dedicated to finding this deep dark secret lurking beneath the campus halls. Either that or a wild goose running around on the grounds. To our surprise we did find that for an undisclosed amount of time, SC4’s recycling program was in fact,

Recycling revampedSC4’s new and improved recycling contract

non-existent. The rest is history as the story was published in our last paper of the spring semester. However I, along with the entire editorial staff of the ESG, am proud to announce a new contract has been acquired. According to SC4’s Marketing Manager Martha Pennington, as of May the school employed the services of Marcotte Disposal Inc. Not only does this company symbolize a sigh of relief from the environmental consciences students and faculty, but also a fresh breath of excitement. As of now, SC4 recycles cardboard as well through the services of Marcotte. Good job readers, through the power of your press and the voices of your concern you made an impactful difference in your school.

Greg Garofalo recycles a can. Photo credit: Nick “Chico” Hernandez

What we’re listening to...

Artist: The Moody

Blues

Album: A Question

of Balance

“For anyone into old school music, this

album is truly one of the best.”

- Angie Stoecklin

Artist: My Chemical

Romance

Album: May Death

Never Stop You

“The music has always helped me

relax, or get pumped up and there isn’t

many songs of theirs that I don’t enjoy.”- Chico Hernandez

Artist: Poor

Richard’s Almanac

Genre: Folk

“They’re a talented group of folk artists

complete with a pleasant aesthetic

sound and thought-ful lyrics. Any fan of the genre is sure to enjoy this talented

group”-Greg Garofalo

4September 11, 2014

Gregory GarofaloLifestyle Editor

It’s a scandal! It’s a conspiracy! No, it’s printing charges! It’s back to school and SC4 students will notice a few changes this semester, one in particular being the new printing charges. According to the SC4 Library, all printing now must be done through a student’s SC4 profile. A student logs on and gives the money to a librarian. A student’s account must hold a dollar minimum at all times before printing anything. The charges stand at fifteen cents for black and white, and sixty cents for color. “I think it’s unfair, in the four semesters I’ve been here we’ve gotten by just fine without it,” said sophomore Emily May, “It’s really inconvenient for people without computers. Also, I know that color ink is more expensive, but should the price really go up that much?” To some, the printing charges are more than a frustration; it means a shift in budget as well. “It’s terrible, because for two of my classes I have to print out these Power Point packets and I don’t have Microsoft at home. The packets are around twenty-six pages, so they’re not cheap,” says concerned Sophomore Claire Schmoling, Schmoling lives alone in her apartment and with the high costs of rent, every cent counts. “It’s really expensive; per semester I’m going to spend around five dollars per month, and adding on to rent,

and gas the money really adds up” Schmoling said. While many students may view this change as King George taxing student tea, it is possible that this plan was always in the works. “In the past we’ve issued students

printing punch cards,” says a librarian who wishes to remain anonymous, “It was a mess, students were losing them and they would get damaged. The period of free printing could have just been a transition period.”

R.I.P free printingSC4 charging printing fees

For now at least, the change is here to stay. Students, don’t be afraid to voice your opinion and make your concerns heard. This is your school, and you have the power to change it.

SC4’s library printer sports a new sign explaining printing payment procedures. Photo credit: Hannah Hunter

5Volume 65.1 | Campus

Mairead WarnerStaff Writer

St. Clair County Community College is partnering with four universities including Madonna, Ferris State, Walsh and the University of Michigan-Flint. Students must be admitted to the above universities to graduate with a bachelor degree in their chosen the program. Ferris State University has a bachelor’s program in Criminal Justice and Walsh College has Bachelor’s Degree programs in Business Administration. According to Dianne Lovett, the Madonna University Cohered, “Madonna University’s provides their only bachelor program, Early Childhood Education. Madonna University wants students to have nothing below a C average, not a C- average. Madonna has a four semesters or two year program. Students that are interested in this program should apply as soon as possible.” Madonna requests that students have completed their ADD in early childhood education or are an SC4 student working on the early

childhood education program. The Universities of Ferris State, Madonna, Walsh and U of M Flint request that interested students meet with the representative person of the career and the college that they are interested in. At that time they can go over the additional information and requirements regarding the program that they would like to attend. “Students can apply for a bachelor’s degree in either a Bachelors of Arts in Psychology or a Bachelor of Science in RN and BSN completion programs. Most circumstances require that students do not have to attend the Flint campus. Students are required to have and maintain a GPA of 2.0 or higher,” said U of M Assistant Director Theresa Stevens.“Students are required to have and maintain a GPA of 2.7 for the nursing program. All students must maintain a good class standing,” Stevens said. The best advice students can have is once a student chooses a university they should have regular meetings with an academic advisor.

Jenelle KalafPhoto Editor

Art night, a free workshop night held in the Fine Arts building at

A night of creativitySC4 to host Art Night

SC4, takes place on Sep. 19. This workshop will be available for those between the ages of 14 and 30. The free hands-on workshop will cover topics such as art, music and

Bachelor programs are at SC4The programs available

theatre. While all are meant for beginners, the 90 minute classes will cover basics such as stage make-up, ceramics, still life drawing, mural/

graffiti, and water color painting. Spots in each class are limited, and need to be reserved ahead of time. To register, call (810) 989-5709.

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Lia MartinezStaff Writer

As most students may know, Studio 1219 features SC4 Alumni in the spiral gallery to show their support for our local artists. This month, Elizabeth Wilcome will be lining up the walls with her display of nature-inspired art. From the first second you walk in through the door it’s easily recognizable that nature was Wilcome’s muse for this

Finding art in natureSpiral Gallery features Elizabeth Wilcome

showcase. “Nature plays a really big part in what I do,” said Wilcome, “I think most people don’t go out and look at it and they don’t see it and they don’t understand how beautiful and massive this structure is.” When one walks into the gallery, beams of sunlight reflect across each painting in a twinkling dance bringing out the natural beauty of the paintings. Nature reaches out through

every tree branch and sings out through every creature carefully crafted on the canvases. Her creations dare the human eye to question how these were created from mere brush strokes as opposed to the simple click of a button. For those nature lovers out there, or for people looking to fall in love with the natural wonders this world has to offer, take a few minutes out of your day and check out WIlcome’s gallery.

Her show case will be open to the public from now until Sept. 30. Stop by at Studio 1219 at 1219 Military street in downtown Port Huron and experience the beauty of nature encompassed in her pieces. For more information on Elizabeth Wilcome or her art, visit her website at elizabethwilcome.com.

Art by Elizabeth Wilcome. Photo Credit: Lia Martinez

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Lily PetitStaff Writer

Goodells County Park paid host to the 5th annual BlueChiliGrass festival on Labor Day from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. The festival featured three stages: acoustic, bluegrass, and electric, as well as five local restaurant competitors in the chili cook off. The BlueChiliGrass festival started in the Baron family’s backyard. Last year, an estimated 2,000 patrons sampled the sounds of the festival. And this year Susan Wilson,

Homemade music rains down on Goodells ParkBlueChiliGrass festival rises to the top

executive director of Lake Bonisteel Music Association (LBMA), predicts there will be 3,000. This year marks the second year that the festival has rented Goodells County Park due to the event’s increasing size. “We want kids to get excited about music,” Wilson said. LBMA hopes their 10 percent increase in local sponsors and the rising number of attendees will make them eligible enough to become a non-profit organization. This would allow them to reach their goal of offering music scholarships. Every sponsor, volunteer, and

vendor is local. New owners of The Raven Café, Sadaat Hossain and Jody Parmann soaked in the sounds of bluegrass on Labor Day while participating in the chili cook off and hosting a tent. Parmann said the day was not so much about winning the competition or advertising the café, but about enjoying the music and the people. Their spicy chili was beat out by Chef Shell’s Restaurant. SC4 students Kaitlynn Wiegand, 17, and Emily Fisher, 17, volunteered their time to the festival wherever an extra hand may be

needed. Wiegand reported that she enjoyed the festival last year, but her dad, Chris Wiegand, played a large role in getting her and Emily to the park. Unfortunately the twang of blue grass was cut short by the rumble of thunder. The storm rolled in around 6 p.m. and most of the audience left at the same time. To learn more about the Lake Bonisteel Music Association go to lbmamusic.org. You can like and follow them on Facebook at Lake Bonisteel Music Association.

The Baron’s play a cover of Avicii’s “Wake Me Up” on their namesake stage, The Baron Family Acoustic Stage, at the 5th annual BlueChiliGrass Festival on Sept. 1, 2014. Photo Credit: Lily Petit

8September 11, 2014

Hannah HunterStaff Writer

A little bit of beer, a little bit of sun, and lots of antique boats set the scene on the weekend of Sept. 6 in downtown Port Huron. Boat owner and show veteran Rob Guldemond has been coming out to Port Huron with his Antique Boat for 25 years. He and his family came not only for the show on Saturday, but for the cruise night on Friday as well. The show also featured many vendors along the docks greeting visitors and selling souvenirs. Show vendor Suzanne Kun has been coming to the show in Port Huron for 7 years and has also attended the show in St. Clair as well.

Sun, boats, and beerBlue Water Antique Boat Show comes to downtown Port Huron

Since this was a family oriented event, boat owners offered rides out on the river to families attending. Children were encouraged to come up close to the boats and even aboard some of them to get a look inside as well, instead of just looking in from the docks. Some of the sponsors for the event included: The Zebra Lounge, Port Huron Power Squadron, Bill Macdonald Ford, the city of Port Huron, and the River Street Marina. The show concluded with an awards ceremony at 4 p.m. followed by food and drinks to celebrate the winners. After that, all boaters were invited for a “just for the fun of it” cruise up the black river to end the evening.

Photo Credit: Hannah Hunter

Children were welcomed aboard some of the boats featured on Sept. 6. Photo Credit: Hannah Hunter

9 Volume 65.1 | Entertainment

Jenelle KalafPhoto Editor

“Why can’t I just build a pool?” is one of the many questions Sims fans are asking while still trying to create their dream homes. Without pools. EA Games made life long fans of The Sims ecstatic when they announced the newest addition to the series, Sims 4, but fell a bit short when they also announced a new game engine.

Playing video games about real lifeSims 4’s new base is strong, but falls short to its predecessors

This is where the problems start to pile up. The whole idea of the new engine was to make the creation process for each Sim more diverse. The outcome was fantastic, until it became a hassle. Each Sim can be changed in any way, shape, or for. And honestly, it made the game feel like a burden. No longer can you just make a family to goof around with. You have to invest time and effort just to make a character, only to also build their

house and find them a job. That is a large draw on the game, however, the engine created a problem that was unforeseen. Pools cannot be built, which in retrospect, may seem like a small issue, but a less advanced engine. The one that powered The Sims, from 14 years ago, could handle the rendering of a pool. So, the pools aside, other small details have been left out. No toddlers and a plethora of terrifying glitches (when a Sim wakes up

from a nap, their fingers should not morph into what can only be described as nightmarish spider creatures) pulls the player out of the game and closer to going back to Sims 3. While the game has its problems, EA Games did create a fun edition to The Sims series that will hopefully be fixed by updates and be enjoyed for years to come. Now, excuse me while I go build my dream home. Without pools.

10September 11, 2014

Zacchary Penzien“Guest Writer”

Warning: vague spoilers for the first issue. Every ninety years, twelve gods reincarnate as teenagers. They are hated, they are loved, they are famous, and then in two years, they are dead. That’s the pitch of writer Kieron Gillen and artist/designer Jamie Mckelvie’s, “The Wicked and the Divine” (Wicked + Divine for short). The story follows Laura, a teenage girl who gets mixed up with the reincarnation of Lucifer (Lucy for short). The first issue ends on a hell (hey look a pun) of a cliff hanger involving Lucy that sets up what I assume will be the story for the rest of the arch. Mckelvie and Gillen are at the top of their respective games on this to create a world that is immediately recognizable as our own but with an immensely

Yelling About ComicsWicked + Divine

satisfying touch of fantasy. Gillen’s set up for this world is a lovely mix of creepy and mysterious. His flair for characterization continues from his run on “Young Avenger” to this book. Makelvie’s status as one of Marvel’s top costume designers is on full display in this. Every character feels like they have their own style that stands out from the world, but still feels like a natural part of it. “Wicked + Divine” is a relatively recent title, only having three issues out as of now. The first of which is an oversized issue (a longer than normal issue of a comic). It’s the perfect time to jump on if you are looking for a title that is not based on superheroes. “Wicked + Divine” is 2.99 and issue and is available for 1.99 on comixology. It is also available as a DRM free PDF on the Publisher website Imagecomics.com.

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Jenelle KalafPhoto Editor

Not sure what clubs to join? Check out the clubs of SC4 on Sept. 16 for the college’s club awareness day and learn about what each club offers to students. From drama to broadcasting on WSGR, SC4’s own radio station, SC4 hosts a wide variety of clubs and organizations. Some of the clubs expected to be in attendance are the Gay Straight Alliance, Zombie Defense Council, Phi Theta Kappa, WSGR, Alternative

Energy and Engineering, Drama Club, Erie Square Gazette, and Student Government. Visit each of the clubs in the College Center Atrium to see what fits you. The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Discover your place on SC4’s campusClub awareness day may help students find the right fit

Volleyball Scoreboard

Owens Community College Tri-Match:

Skippers vs. Owens CCScore: 25-9, 25-15, 25-19

Result: Win

Volleyball Scoreboard

Owens Community College invitational Aug. 29-31:

Skippers vs. Iowa Central CCScore: 21-25, 22-25, 25-21, 21-25

Result: Loss

Skippers vs. Catawba Valley CC

Score: 15-25, 25-22, 22-26, 22-25 Result: Loss

Skippers vs. Kankakee CCScore: 25-16, 21-25, 25-22, 25-22

Result: Win

Skippers vs. Cuyahoga CCScore: 25-23, 22-25, 25-16, 25-

23, 25-11 Result: Win

Skippers vs. Edison CCScore: 25-16, 26-24, 25-5

Result: Win

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