Issue 64.7

Erie Square GazetteThe

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

Volume 64.7 May

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Gregory GarofaloManaging Editor

While walking on campus, most students have probably seen one of the eight student-made recycling bins throughout the buildings. They give a sense of reassurance to students, a promise that SC4 is being responsible with their garbage. What if the program stopped, and no one had noticed? “It’s all being thrown away right now,” said Mark Pauly of SC4 maintenance staff. According to the maintenance crew and SC4’s Marketing Manager Martha Pennington, the recycling program here at the college is currently non-existent.

“We believe we’ll have it up and running as soon as we can, it is definitely a priority to us,” said Pennington. According to Pennington, the recycling program has been put on hold due to the retirement of Tom Donavan on March 26, who was the school’s director of Physical Plant. But how soon is soon? According to both Pennington and Pauly, SC4 has a contract out right now to replace Green Earth Recycling, the school’s former recycling contract. But with that being said, Pennington says she doesn’t know for sure how long the school has gone without a recycling contract, or how long it will be until a new contract is

found. Donavan says recycling is a campus wide effort that includes students and faculty. “I was in charge as director. That duty is now under the direction of Vice President Kramer.” So even though the contract was put in stasis when Donavan retired, the recycling program is never up to just one man. According to Pennington, the school is still in recycling limbo, and says that the school does not know how long it has been in-between recycling plants. The college has made no effort to publicize this information.

Student reactions “I’m a little angry. Why put the bins out if you’re not actually going to recycle? I recycle, and this really irritates me. I feel like the college is lying to me,” said SC4 student Travis Nedison. “To be honest, I thought it might be that way. I don’t know why. I

had suspicions. I heard this from somewhere else. It’s upsetting truly to hear that. Some people really do take that seriously. It’s a disappointment. If there’s no use for it, why have the bins?” stated Abdu Anaimi an SC4 student. Sean Lathrop, President of Student Government said, “I was surprised. I’m saddened that the college hasn’t done anything about it, considering how proud they are of being a green college. SC4 will scream proudly that we have these solar panels, but then put a plastic bag on Mother Nature’s head. “That’s not cool. I go out of my way to put the plastic in plastic and the cans in cans. I’m offended because it was a lie,” said James Woolman, Student Government’s Vice President-elect.

Staff writers Kris Reynolds and Nick “Chico” Hernandez contributed to this report.

Recycled excusesSC4 recycling is a myth

Editor-in-ChiefErick Fredendall

Production Editor/Designer Zack Penzien

Assistant Production EditorEmily Mainguy

Managing Editor Greg Garofalo

Copy EditorAngie Stoecklin

Photo Editor Liz Whittemore

WebmasterPolly Miller

Sports EditorBrendan Buffa

Business EditorBrian Heidt

Adviser John Lusk

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May 8 - Board of Trustees MeetingMTEC Room 150 - 4:30-6 p.m.

May 14 - Community Resource FairCollege Center - 10-3 p.m.

May 15 - “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” - Fine Arts Theatre - 5:30-8 p.m.Free for Students with Skippers OneCard

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May 18 - “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” - Fine Arts Theatre - 2-4:30 p.m.Free for Students with Skippers OneCard


May 9 - Commencement Nursing Pinning Ceremony - McMorran - 3-4 p.m.

May 9 - 90th Annual CommencementOpen to the Public - 7:30-9:30 p.m.

McMorran

May 9 - Spiral Gallery Opening Reception“Vertical Lines” by Dave Messina

5-8 p.m. - Studio 1219

May 10 - The Island Loop National Water Trail Dedication - 9:30 a.m. - Bakersfield

Park, Port Huron Twp.

June 7 - Pine Groove FestivalPine Grove Park - 10 a.m. -11 p.m.

BaseballMay 8 – Mott CC* - 2 p.m.

May 14 - 17 - Regional Tourn. (TBA)May 24 - 31 – NJCAA DII World Series (TBA)

SoftballMay 7 -9 – Regional Tourn.

GolfMay 12 -13 – Regional Tour. 9 a.m.

May 20 - 23 – NJCAA Championship (TBA)

Photo credits: Erie Square Gazette Staff

1. Emily Mainguy and Brendan Buffa on lunch break at Cracker Barrel.

2. Zackary Penzien and Jenelle Kalaf at Club Awareness Day taking away leftover cotton candy.

3. Erick Fredendall attempting to eat Taco Bell’s breakfast menu.

4. Brendan Buffa trying out new cameras and photo equipment.

5. ESG delegation to MCCPA, the ride there.

6. Gregory Garofalo and Zackary Penzien photobo-mbing a picture of SC4’s “recycling bins.”

7. Angela Stoecklin poses for a photo on the EIC’s desk for Valentine’s Day.

June 14 - 4th Annual Art on the River9:30 a.m. - Quay Street

June 15 - 4th Annual Art on the River10-6 p.m. - Quay Street

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Erick FredendallEditor-in-Chief

Every year around springtime in student newspapers all across the country, student editors hit their keyboards and start penning their farewell columns. And while it might seem cliché, in this instance I argue tradition should be upheld. We have a lot to talk about. First and foremost, to our read-ers: thank you. The student, faculty, and community support the Gazette has seen over the last semester has inspired and uplifted us. In a day where the running joke in student media-sphere is the only people who read the student newspaper are

Closing thoughts from the newsroomSo long, and thanks for all the fish

the writers and the collegiate Public Relations department, the amount of people who read our newspaper and reach out to compliment or share feedback with the staff is both humbling and inspiring. The academic year kickstarted with a rebranding of our logo and a transition from the traditional broadsheet template to a tabloid. We moved on to expanded sections, and even made some new ones; the Mu-sic section has garnered expansive support and recognition from the Port Huron music community and our Lifestyle section has allowed our student writers to create even more engaging dialogue with the student body. We’re also happy to announce a

generous donation of new distri-bution bins has been clear by the college administration. The bins are courtesy of the Macomb Daily and 21st Century Media and were brought about with the help of SC4 student Kathy Brady. The Gazette anticipates having the bins around campus by the fall 2014 semester. I’d like to take a moment to praise the unsung heroes of the newsroom, the editorial staff: the production crew, Zackary Penzien and his assis-tant, Emily Mainguy, the copy editor, Angela Stoecklin, the photography editor, Elizabeth Whittemore, the managing editor, Gregory Garofalo, and our web editor, Polly Miller. Recognition also goes out to the

ESG staff for providing excellent content for the paper and to our advisor, John Lusk, for his guidance and quotes of wisdom. Finally, as excellent as our staff is, the one constant of the student newsroom is the nature of change: the Erie Square Gazette is looking for new talent to fill editorial posi-tions and staff writers to fill the paper. Those interested in writing for the paper and/or fill an editorial position are encouraged to reach out to us at [email protected]. Have a good summer, SC4.

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Nick “Chico” HernandezStaff Writer

People of all ages came out to St. Clair County Community College on April 23 in hopes of lining themselves up with a job. Upon

Career Fair opens gate of employment to allSC4 plays host to several companies at Career Fair

entering the cafeteria or Alumni room, the jive of salesmen and talkback of prospective employees showed that the Career Fair had landed on SC4’s doorstep once again. From the Speedway gas station,

to Port Huron Hospital, all the way up to the State of Michigan; there seemed to be clear evidence that the local job market is in an upswing. A total of 46 tables from varying companies were set up in the cafeteria and Alumni room.

Most companies reported a good turnout of people, with the Secretary of State claiming to have received over 40 résumés. Most companies admitted to have participated in the Career Fair in previous years, but this year, some new tables were set up. Verizon Wireless was one such fresh face, stating that they had “steady traffic” and “students, alumni, and community; we’ve had it all.” Mike Horsey, 18, of Port Huron said that he had come to the Career Fair to “find a new challenge.” Horsey also added that he is a “natural salesman,” which then started a conversation between Keith Howe, a district manager of Fastenal, and himself. Another citizen of the community that came to the Career Fair was Mark Ryan, 28, of Marysville. “I’ve been down on my luck for the last year trying to find a job, and this job fair was exactly what I needed,” Ryan said. “It sure seems like a lot of people came out to this thing. The best thing that could happen is employment for all,” added Ryan. William Warner, 28 and a student of SC4, said that he was “pleasantly surprised there were more [tables] this year.” Warner also expressed disappointment in not being able to find a job that offered anything to do with Accounting, which would mirror his major. “I think this is an up and coming event for the campus.” Warner added.

Mike Horsey (left) talks with Keith Howe (right) about employment opportunities with Fastenal. Photo credit: Nick “Chico” Hernandez

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Lily PetitStaff Writer

This year, Patterns is about, “featuring and honoring the life, service, and artwork of veterans,” English professor and master of ceremonies, Cliff Johnson, proudly stated during the Patterns reception at 2 p.m. on Sun. April 27. Artist Richard Casper, author Sean Davis, and poet Brian Turner served on the panel of guest judges this year. Furthermore, they all served in the military. Each is a veteran of the Iraq war, although they come from different branches of the military. Jim Frank, English and French professor, as well as a veteran

Stories, ceramics, and soldiers56th edition of Patterns gets re-vamped

himself, is the originator of the veteran theme idea. Frank’s colleagues thought it was fitting considering how many veterans have been attending SC4 in recent years. Patterns has never had a theme before and Johnson says there are no plans for future themes, although they will be open to ideas. SC4’s Patterns magazine dates back 56 years, making it the longest continually published community college literary and arts magazine in the state. Per tradition, a panel of judges chooses exceptional written and visual art to be printed in the magazine. Each genre of writing is blindly judged by three faculty members.

The filtered pieces then go to the guest judges. Patterns guest judges are made possible through grants and have been a Patterns tradition for 14 years. This year’s artwork judges included Dwayne Croff, retired Fine Arts professor, John Henry, and guest judge Richard Casper. Patterns embraced another change this year with the addition of student designers. “Students not only fill the magazine. They produce it,” said Jim Neese, Associate Dean of Instruction. Fine Arts instructor, Sarah Slobodzian, brought a fresh look to Patterns by bringing graphic design sophomores Jeremy Wilson, Graig DesJardin, and Sheryl Penzien’s

input into the picture. These students “were selected for their exceptional academic and graphic design skills,” says Slobodzian. Wilson, DesJardin, and Penzien’s artwork are featured in the magazine. Alongside their work, Lindsey Gofton of Port Huron won first place poem for “Russian Lady.” Jennifer Noble of Port Huron won first place short story for “Stealing Your Heart.” Gerald Crowe of Port Huron won first place essay for “Cell Phones and Modern Detachment,” and Shelby Castillo of Ruby Township won first place art for “Hand Study.” 31 students are featured in the magazine with a total of 53 pieces to enjoy. “Patterns gives us a vivid look at what inspires and drives our students,” Neese said. To gain that insight, pick up a Patterns book in the Fine Arts building before the building is closed for the summer. Slobodzian says, “Patterns is important because it gives the college a celebrated opportunity to honor the talents of our most creative students. It is also an important part of the college’s history for which the students get to contribute to. This publication marks the presence of so many; past, present and future. It is exciting to be a part of it.” Anyone interested in being a part of this celebrated magazine can find information on how to enter artwork and written pieces in the 57th edition of Patterns on SC4’s portal.

Coordinator of the Arts, Celeste Skalnek, begins the art award portion of the Patterns reception on Sun. April 27. Photo credit: Lily Petit

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Kristopher ReynoldsStaff Writer

On May 16, SC4 will be hosting a Professional Development day. Even better, the event is free. This is the second installment of the twice-yearly conference. The theme this time around will be “Spring Ahead: Moving to the Next Level.” The event will feature five different workshops of which attendees can choose the two that most interest them. All sessions are geared towards developing professional business standards, knowledge, and etiquette.

Professional Development DaySC4 to host career and business building seminar

This includes aid in business website construction, enhancing culture and efficacy in the workplace, selecting good team members, and working with the community to better both the community and the business. The seminar will conclude with lunch and the chance network with other professionals. Those attending had to RSVP by April 25. If anyone has questions or comments, contact Pauline Schwanitz at (810) 989-5793 or [email protected]. For more information on the day and workshops included, go to www.sc4.edu/workforce.

What a time to be alive

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Jenelle KalafStaff Writer

Commencement for SC4 brings out the best in all graduates and honors the work that they’ve done. Selected to be the key note speaker for this year’s commencement ceremony, Avrie A. Dunsmore, 23, hopes to bring that to light. Dunsmore is graduating with her associates degree in applied arts and science degree in office administration. The Commencement speaker is selected by a nomination and interview process with SC4 faculty and a specific committee designated to plan for the commencement ceremony. “I got a message from Chris Sebastian from SC4, and he told me he had a question for me,” Dunsmore explained. “I wasn’t expecting it. I had been taking a lot of online classes the last couple of years, because it was more convenient for my schedule. I wasn’t even expecting to be nominated. When he called me, I was surprised,” Dunsmore said. “It was a very humbling phone call.” According to Dunsmore, not everyone was as taken aback by the news. “My mom wasn’t surprised when I told her,” she laughed. “My speech is complete and submitted, and now I’m in rehearsal mode,” Dunsmore commented. “I don’t have any type of stage fright, but I have a feeling right before I get on stage, I might get anxious.”

Dunsmore’s life isn’t just all about college and speeches, though. Dunsmore works full time and takes online classes. She lives with her husband, Justin Dunsmore, in Port Huron. “It all keeps me pretty busy,” Dunsmore said with a laugh. After SC4, Dunsmore plans on going to Walsh College to obtain her

bachelors in general business. She does plan on staying at SC4 for a while to get a few more credits before moving on. “SC4 just has great flexibility,” Dunsmore said. “I love that the faculty has actually had experience in their fields.” Dunsmore, honored by the decision for her to speak feels great.

Meet the amazing Avrie DunsmoreSC4’s commencement speaker revealed

“It’s really made my associates degree feel finalized,” Dunsmore said. SC4’s 90th annual Commencement ceremony is at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 9 in the McMorran Place Main Arena. The event is free and open to the public.

Comencment speaker Avrie Dunsmore chillin’ at home. Photo credit: Avrie Dunsmore

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Liz WhittemorePhoto Editor

For a while, the sound of music will not be heard coming from the Fine Arts Building. Instead, the sounds of construction will. Beginning Saturday, May 10 the Fine Arts Building will be closed until August 15 for the construction to the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system (HVAC) and other various projects to the building. SC4 Vice President for Administrative Services Kirk Kramer estimates that the HVAC system for the Fine Arts Building is about 20 years old and generally lasts 15 to 20 years. The 40-year-old electrical system currently in use in the FAB is original. The SC4 Board of Trustees approved the project during their meeting November 14, 2013 and gave a budget of $4.25 million. “It’s in need of replacement. It’s past its useful life. It doesn’t really function properly and it’s repaired frequently,” said SC4 President Dr. Kevin Pollock during the meeting. According to Martha Pennington, SC4’s Marketing Manager, the project has been on the college’s differed maintenance list for several years. “That’s probably higher than what will be needed,” said Pennington, who said that Siemens, the company contracted to do the work, estimates the renovation will cost $4 million. “It’s an expensive job, but it’s one that we need to have done,” said Pollock. “One of our biggest complaints right now is when the ventilation system kicks in you can’t hear anything in the practice rooms.” Included in the Siemen project design is additional insulation along the rooftop to minimize system noise. The Fine Arts Theatre will remain open for the “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” performances May 15 through May 18. During this time, only the entrances off of Erie Street will remain open for the performances.

Summer construction to begin May 10Fine Arts Building in need of repair

SC4 Fine Arts Building practice room before renovations. Photo credit: Gregory Garofalo

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Nichole HatcherStaff Writer

The St. Clair County Earth Fair arrived at Goodells County Park on Friday, April 25 and departed Saturday evening on the 26. The Earth Fair was very kid friendly. It had hands on activities to teach them how important it is to keep our earth green. The kids were able to make bird houses and feeders. The kids even got to make their own paper with glitter or seeds inside of it. The biggest hit was the animals. The fair had animals as small as a baby chick up to two large Alpacas. They had bunnies as soft as could be and a snake with freshly new skin. Riley Hatcher said his favorite thing about the fair was “being able to touch the lizard and the snake.” “The snake felt so smooth.” he said. Chris’s Bunnies from Fort Gratiot was there. “I sold about 90 bunnies for Easter and I will probably get 20 of them back.” Chris not only has bunnies for sale but she also takes in bunnies that people no longer want” she stated. “Never release a pet bunny into the wild, they will not survive. Bring them to me,” she said. On Friday, bus after bus unloaded students ready to learn and see what the Earth Fair had to offer. Saturday was more laid back with families enjoying family time and togetherness while learning how to help save our environment.

Saturday the girls from Paul Mitchell hair school were there to donate their time to do free face painting. The Earth Fair had many different

The smell of trees, animals, and popcorn can only mean one thing…Community attends St. Clair County Earth Fair

stations hosted by companies sharing their eco-friendly advances and products. Tupperware showing the latest storage sets, DTE showing what light bulbs save you money

and are safer, and the Blue Water Transit and how riding it saves out environment and helps keep our breathing air cleaner.

The SC4 Green Team provided bicycle light bulb generators for visitor’s enjoyment at the Earth Fair April 25, at Goodells County Park. Photo credit: Liz Whittemore.

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Angie StoecklinCopy Editor

Looking for a new furry friend to add to your home? Then look no further than this blonde feline, Rusty. Rusty is about 8 months old. When he arrived at the humane society his name was Blondie, but volunteers changed his name to the more masculine Rusty. Originally a stray, this male domestic medium hair has since been socialized by the people who

had brought him to the humane society. BWHS volunteers say that he gets along well with other cats, but it is unknown what his reaction would be towards children or dogs, therefore a multiple cat household or a no pet household may be best. Rusty’s adoption fee is $100, however, if asked about adoption specials, the BWHS will reduce the fee. An anonymous donor will help covered the cost of any pet featured in the ESG. This donor is not affiliated with the humane society so those interested should contact the

ESG via the writers e-mail below. For more information on Rusty or other pets up for adoption visit the Blue Water Area Human Society at

6266 Lapeer road in Port Huron.

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Pet of the issue- Rusty

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For the second consecutive year and fourth time in the competition’s seven-year history, a Walsh team has won the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) Detroit Cup, a mergers and acquisitions case competition among business graduate students. We think that says a lot about our students. We applaud the efforts of teams from Michigan’s most respected business schools, including the University of Michigan and Michigan State University.walshcollege.edu/ACG

What we’re listening to... Editors Edition

Artist: PhoenixAlbum: Wolfgang Amadeus Songs: Litzomania, Everything is EverythingGenre: Indie rock

“Phoenix is probably the most upbeat music I listen to. Their music bears semblance to good scotch: makes you feels classy, has a smooth finish, and carries enough of a bite to transcend the typical “pop rock” genre.”

-Erick Fredendall, 22

Artist: Red Hot Chili PeppersAlbum: Stadium ArcadiumSongs: Turn It Again, Slow Cheetah, Wet SandGenre: Punk/ Psychedelic rock

“RHCP has become a staple in my music library, as well as saved my life with their careless, funky attitudes and jam band ballads that could last on repeat for days.”

-Brendan Buffa, 19

Artist: NEEDTOBREATHEAlbum: Rivers in the WastelandSongs: Feet, Don’t Fail Me NowGenre: Alternative rock

“A talented group of fun inspirational folk and rock artists. Rivers in the Wasteland stands superior to their other works. ”

-Greg Garofalo, 18

Artist: Girl TalkAlbum: All DaySongs: Oh No, Triple DoubleGenre: Mash up/Hip-Hop

“The best way to describe Girl Talk is that it’s like the hazy memory of the best party you have ever been to.”

-Zack Penzien, 23

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Opinion11

Donald Lierman Staff Writer

Reality bites. The truth is hard to take. Yet we must admit that racism will probably be with humans until we can turn off the DNA strand that governs flight or fight which in either case generates fear. Fear leads to judgment; judgment easily can descend to bigotry.

O. D.‘s Rant Hoop and Racism

Yeah. Yeah. What does this have to do with the Sacramento owner, his mistress, and his own rant? Donald Sterling lives in a different world than most of us. He does not have to fear being out on the street or even hunger. What do the ultra rich fear most? It appears loss of power or image or what they already possess. His alleged girlfriend, V. Stiviano, released

tapes that shocked many in the country. Why? The mega rich are a class apart. They want. They get. They get what they want the way they want it or they cry, cry, baby, as Janis Joplin used to sing. It appears Ms. Stiviano cannot by controlled like Sterling’s other yes folks. The result? Another story for the nightly news. Like most scandals, this one will be forgotten in six or seven months. However, the response of the world is still justified. SC4 Athletic Director and Men’s Basketball Coach Dale Vos finds Sterling’s comments point to a reality that delves much deeper into the national psyche. “The comments made by LA Clippers owner Donald Sterling were not about sports,” said Vos. “They are about how human beings treat other human beings. I don’t believe it makes any difference that he owns an NBA team where a high percentage of the players are African American. “This is a societal issue not a sports issue. I am always shocked to find out people with these feelings and beliefs still exist in America. The civil war was 150 years ago and the major civil rights movement was about 50 years ago. “I guess it just shows that humans are human and therefore flawed. I was glad that the NBA commissioner took swift action, but I also think Torii Hunter had it

right when he said ‘I will not forget this, but I will forgive him’,” Vos said. O.D. remembers an old pop song that asks, “why can’t we be friends?” Of course, O.D. also remembers the JFK, MLK, and RFK assassinations and the reactions against change that span the history of our great nation. Maybe we have such turmoil because we are bucking the odds of the human nature. Democracies and republics are not static but dynamic. This causes friction and friction will always breed a negative response from those who feel they have something to lose. That resulting current of reaction gets passed down through generations. Whether it’s Ukraine or the Middle East, ignorance and greed always drag mankind down. What does this have to do with sports? Everything. The playing fields of competitive gusto breed a unity and a team esprit which can be translated into actions off the field where we realize we are all in it together. Perhaps we don’t need compulsory military service but compulsory sports participation, by which I mean learning to work together as a team. Or maybe we should just remind ourselves each day what the Big Guy said all those years ago: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” And all things shall follow from this. Go Skips!

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Opinion12

Taco Bell’s “breakfast”Bowel-shaking eathquakes of doubt and remorse

Crunch Wrap and Sausage BurritoEmily Mainguy Assistant Production Editor

Breakfast is a hard meal to screw up but Taco Bell seemed to manage. The sausage burrito is very disappointing. This breakfast burrito is made with sausage, eggs, and cheese wrapped up in a tortilla shell. Taking a bite out of this burrito I noticed that it had a very small amount of sausage and a lot of egg and cheese. It was very bland and somehow the entire burrito (shell, egg and all) tasted like sausage. I do not recommend this to even the most avid sausage fan. On the other hand Taco Bell knocked it out of the park with their AM Crunch Wrap. Taco Bell’s AM Crunch Wrap is stuffed with hash browns, eggs, cheese, sausage, and jalapeno sauce in a tortilla shell. When biting into the wrap you get a crunch from the hash browns and the grilled tortilla shell. It has just enough spice to wake you up in the morning and is well balanced enough for an okay breakfast option. This is exactly what I expected Taco Bell to create for breakfast. It has everything you want in the


Several staff members sacrificed their Tuesday morning, and mustered up the bravery to try the “illustrious” Taco Bell breakfast,

which has set social networking sites abuzz in the past weeks. Taco Bell has released a profound misunderstanding of what America calls “breakfast,” containing a mind-numbing amount of carbohydrates and calories that amount to a

massive food-induced sleep, as well as a bad case of the rumbly-in-the-tumbly’s. Basically a laxative made of syrup, tortillas, and ‘eggs’ (I think), Taco Bell has come far from hitting the mark as their ability to make

a satisfying morning munch is disappointing to say the least. For the sake of journalism, the staff tried one of every item, regretting each bite as they dove into creations such as the clotted ‘egg’ burrito and the chewy waffle taco.

morning, eggs, protein, and spice. Its taste fits in with the regular Taco Bell menu. I strongly recommend that if you dare to try Taco Bell in the morning that the AM Crunch Wrap is the best choice.

Waffle Tacos and coffeeErick FredendallEditor-in-Chief

I love waffles. I love eggs. Naturally, as soon as I heard our selection for the Taco Bell included a Waffle Taco, I staked claim on the review. Let’s begin at the ingredients: waffle, egg, and either cheese, sausage, or bacon as additional options. Light syrup is included. From the list, the Waffle Taco sounds like a breakfast cocktail consisting of the typical morning fare. Unfortunately, the sanctity of

the breakfast fare was blemished by being from… well, Taco Bell. The eggs themselves were fairly unremarkable and bland clumps of protein. Word of warning with the waffle- eat it as soon as possible. The texture of a lukewarm waffle taco is akin to munching on wet cardboard. My major beef was the cheese, a seemingly innocuous part of the mix that left a lingering taste in your mouth and negated from the waffle vibes I was hoping to draw out from the meal. I don’t have very much to say about the coffee other than it’s about what you can expect from a fast food restaurant. Seattle’s Best strikes again. But if you’re not picky about your morning brew, you could do worse than Taco Bell coffee. It’s cheap and full of caffeine. All I ask is that the reader keeps in

mind that we live in Port Huron, a city boasting a downtown with three local cafes within two blocks of each other. The Cinnabon DelightsBrendan BuffaSports Editor

The regret-filled breakfast does not completely miss the representation of edible food, as the Cinnabon Delights are as satisfying as rolling cream cheese in sugar, and then going Paula Deen on them puppies and deep frying the hell out of them. Coming in at 310 calories and 18 grams of total fat per 4-pack, the Cinnabon Delights are a dream for any anarchist looking to eat desert at 7 a.m. The 12-piece that was ordered for the staff was the first thing to go into our gullets, as a unanimous decision came about, and the Cinnabon Delights won the crown of ‘best breakfast item’ on the Taco Bell menu. The balls of dough covered in sugar, secreting a sweet cream cheese, won the hearts of the staff in a whirlwind of applause, and a hasty rush to the restroom.

Taco Bell’s new Breakfast Crunch Wrap. Photo credit: Liz Whittemore

Entertainment13

Gregory GarofaloManaging Editor

BAM! POW! “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” swings open the gate to summer movies. Reeling in a $96 million opening weekend at the box office. it is one of the strongest Marvel movies to date. And here’s why:

- It brought back a level of reality to the Marvel universe: Over the past six years, Marvel has introduced their audiences to exciting foes such as Nazi super soldiers, techno-terrorists, radioactive monsters, demi gods and even aliens.

In this Captain America sequel, the high has worn off and the dragons have left. Even though the movie has heavy sci-fi elements, it definitely feels the most grounded out of the Marvel movies. Giving the film a feeling of a fresh start, the audience doesn’t feel burdened by eight previous movies.

- Social commentary was natural and didn’t feel forced: Captain America, both in the comics and in the movies stands as a symbol of freedom and liberty. Marvel and the Russo brothers take complete advantage of this and bring in a lot of modern day national concerns. Primarily the line between security and liberty. One particular memorable quote comes to mind “This

isn’t freedom, this is fear… [you’re] holding a gun to the rest of the world and calling it freedom.”

- Strong Characters, and good development of Black Widow and Nick Fury: One thing Marvel has always been adept at is crafting strong characters, this movie is no exception. Now that The Avengers saved the day we’re able to take a look at how Cap has grown as a character, before we saw a

man fighting for freedom, and here we see a man fighting to preserve it.

Natasha Romanov, the Black Widow, gets her largest role yet. Before we’ve seen Black Widow the Superhero, and now we see Natasha the woman. Marvel does an excellent job revealing a more human side to the tough as nails heroine seen in Avengers. Nick Fury is another big name that has been given more defined role, not just a mysterious leader of a secret agency. Audiences are shown just what Nick’s role is and why he

Cap is backCaptain America: The Winter Soldier stands strong

keeps the secrets that he does.

- New characters hold their own: Anthony Mackie is a new face to the Cap-verse, playing iconic superhero The Falcon. Mackie does a great job holding his own amidst two Avengers, becoming a character with not only a definite purpose in the film, but is someone you will hope and pray to be in future Captain America and Avenger films.

- Changes to the Marvel Universe, not just the hero: Unlike previous post-Avengers movies which take the hero out of the larger world, The Winter Soldier shakes things up not just for Steve Rogers, but for the whole world Marvel has established that has already affected Marvel’s agents of SHIELD, and will no doubt affect Avengers: Age of Ultron next May.

- Organic special effects: In a world of digital effects swarming the world around us, practical effects can take a back seat (thank you George Lucas and James Cameron.) The Russo brothers bring in a slew of Organic explosions and fight scenes that are so well choreographed you will forget that you have the ability to blink.

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Zack PenzienProduction Editor

Not all comic books are based around super-powered white dudes in capes and tights. While that is a larger piece of the pie chart than it should be, it’s not the only slice. “Atomic Robo” is a comic that embraces the fun and pulpy side of comics that it seems the superhero comics are just remembering its ok to have. The basics of the story are that Nikola Tesla invented an artificially intelligent robot to fight Nazis in World War 2. The comic chronicles his adventures throughout his life protecting the world from mechs, mutants, and giant ants with the help of his action scientists. “Atomic Robo” has embraced and took up the mantle of the pulp sci-fi adventure and it is incredible. The pages of “Atomic Robo” are filled with jetpacks, dinosaurs with machine guns, robots, and Steven Hawking being a dick. Every 5 issue arch is pretty self-contained and you don’t need a whole lot of knowledge from the last story to find out what’s going on. Robo shows up at a place or is called to it, has an adventure, punches a giant monster or robot, then science happens, and were out. It’s a great and versatile formula and it’s just the best. But what makes this comic different from the main stream stuff is what the creators call “The Promise.” What the promise means is no angst, no cheese cake (sexy for the sake of sexy), no reboots, and no filler. Even the best Marvel and DC offerings are guilty of at least one of those sins. The book is creator owned, so the same writer and artists who created Robo have been working on the title since its inception. So the quality of the comic has been pretty solid throughout the run. If you are interested in a sample of what “Atomic Robo” has to offer, they have every free comic book day sample issue at www.Atomic-robo.com/free-comics.

Yelling about comicsAtomic Robo science adventures

Gregory Garofalo Managing Editor

Peter Parker’s life is as crazy as ever, and in The Amazing Spider-Man 2, Parker faces off three villains while trying to manage his personal life. Spider-Man 2 swung into theaters May 2, with a great cast, breath taking CGI and a $92M opening weekend box office. The Amazing Spider-Man 2 was a sensational opener to summer block buster, and here’s why.According to MSNentertainment.com Amazing Spider-Man 2 had a 92M box office opening weekend Those who had any doubts about Andrew Garfield in the last ASM need to fear no longer, this time around ol’ web seems to be taken straight out of his wise-cracking-jokester self. The screenwriters, the director, and Andrew Garfield have

Listen bud, this movie’s got radioactive bloodAmazing Spider-Man 2 swings into theaters

done their homework in order to bring audiences the Spider-Man we all know and love. Of Course Emma Stone is just as brilliant as the last time around, her chemistry with Garfield is something that can’t be beat. She never gives Peter the “you choose Spider-Man, or me,” ultimatum. Instead she insists on being the Bonnie to his Clyde in a way that is believable and adorable at the same time. Harry Osborn, on the other hand… unfortunately there isn’t a lot to differentiate James Dehan’s portrayal from James Franco other than the fact that the spoiled rich kid angle is highlighted. The motive for his Spider-Man obsession is changed, but it’s still there. However it’s excusable because Harry’s Spidey obsession is a core tenant in his character arch. Sony is taking mainstream

Marvel head on, competing with The Avengers by introducing a larger world. How this spider-verse differs from the mainstream Marvel Universe as Spidey doesn’t have a plethora of heroes that Sony draws from, but rather a plethora of villains. The wall crawler faces not one, not two, but three villains in this new chapter in Peter’s life: Electro, The Rhino, and an old favorite, The Green Goblin. Learning from past mistakes (cough, cough, Spider-Man 3) Sony uses Paul Giomatti’s Rhino and The Goblin, whose identity shall remain a secret, in the movie to establish a larger world, however, the characters are strong enough on their own to influence his world in drastic ways.The narrative becomes a little cluttered at times because it draws from three different stories almost:

1) Peter’s relationship with Gwen and the ghosts of his past2) Spider-Man protecting the city and balancing peter’s life3) Peter’s friendship with Harry Osborn This many plotlines does force the film to stray away from a strict linear format, while this may come to a distaste to some people as it takes away from Jamie Foxx’s Electro a bit, it is done in a skilled manner which doesn’t take away from the larger story. It is a refresher to see a film that isn’t afraid to take a risk with its narrative. The movie is a great installment to this new spider-man franchise that is filled with moments that will have you biting your nails and running for the tissue box.

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Jenelle KalafStaff Writer

Have you ever woken up and thought, “I want to die as many times as possible in a video game and still somehow love it?” No one else did either, but that didn’t stop From Software, the creators of “Demon Souls” and “Dark Souls,” from supplying the world with another clean, beautiful and

Death has a SequelDark Souls 2 is only out to kill you

terrifyingly hard game for us to all enjoy. “Dark Souls 2” starts off following cursed woman or man that is trying to find a cure, and that’s it. No help screens, no tutorials, no anything. Go, have fun, and good luck figuring out how to run or swing your sword before you find any enemies. The main character develops as the game goes on, but only hints tell the story, and at that point, a hint

box for the controls would be more helpful. The game faces you off with enemies that have no “novice level,” just hard monsters that only get stronger. Save points are also impossible to find, no takie-backies. The game itself is beautiful, though. Nothing breaks a heart more than seeing the most beautiful mountain, and then having a monster come by and commit

murder. The music only makes the death even more fitting with a fantastic soundtrack composed by Mikolai Stroinski, who worked on other projects such as HBO’s “In Treatment” and “Bez Tajemnic.” The game is solid, fun and enjoyable if dying 30 times before you get past the first monster doesn’t make you too mad.

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11 out of 14 ain’t bad, right? When talking baseball, hitting 3 out of 10 balls and batting .300 is Hall of Fame worthy, and throwing 11 strikes out of 14 pitches is god-like, but for the Skippers, 11 out of 14 isn’t so flattering. Coach Scott Tesluck, coming to SC4 for his first full year as head coach, has a team that is ranked 11th out of the 14 MCCAA teams. Naming the three teams that rank under the Skippers baseball team would be easier than naming the 10 semi-elite teams that are cruising past them in the rankings. Ancilla, Lansing, and Henry Ford are all lacking in the standings, yet two of the three teams have a more appealing record compared to the Skippers. Lansing is playing at an overall of .405 at 15-22 and Henry Ford is playing around a .382 at 13-21, yet the Skippers are moseying around .281 at 9-23. Since April 10, the Skippers have won only 5 of their 20 matchups, coming out on top against Ancilla, Jackson, Henry Ford, and Glen Oaks. Last year the Skippers ended the season at an overall .525 at 21-19, just missing the post-season under Tesluck’s interim supervision. After the disappearance of Mike Greene, former coach of the Skippers, Tesluck took over the team and finished strongly in 2013, but the tables have turned in 2014. One cannot jump the gun and

A young team misses the markSkippers slump into 11th place of MCCAA standings

blame Tesluck for all the woes of the team, but the Skippers haven’t won the eastern conference since 1981, and according to MCCAA.org, they haven’t won a championship since their self-proclaimed dynasty from 1974 to 1976. Looking for a title of some sort, the Skippers are plagued not only by the inability to succeed in a demanding league, but by the inability to

actually play in 2014. The constant cancellations and postponements had the Skippers on the run and go, as new games were popping up every other day due to rescheduling. Many causes of an unsuccessful season could be attributed to the Skipper slump, but the amateur and rookie coaching staff, as well as the players may be a prominent cause.

Assistant Jordan Rhody is in his second season with the team, and Larry Monsurak and Cam Ciaciuch are both in their first season with the organization. With a young coaching staff, a young team, and young aspirations; the Skippers have plenty to work on in the offseason, as this year’s post-season seems like it will miss their grasps.

The SC4 Skippers fail to achieve a playoff berth, and obtain a less than pretty overall record. Photo credit: MCCAA

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Season stopped coldMichigan weather wreaks havoc on Skippers softball

Bring on the talentSC4 offering sports camps for young athletes


When the 2014 seasonal schedule was released for Skippers softball, the team was granted a packed schedule full of MCCAA conference matchups. Little did the team know, the Michigan weather would play a bigger part in their season than they would. The Skippers’ season was cut short by 14 cancellations, and 12 postponements due to weather, preventing the Skippers from finding time to complete a full season. Snow still falling from the sky made an unplayable field commonplace in Skippers’ season. MCCAA softball regulation states that a postponed game may not be played more than 10 days passed

the originally scheduled game, and conference games take precedence over non-conference games. This rule really made the Skippers’ season a difficult one to play, as games were being cancelled every other day so their conference games could be played. “It totally killed us,” says pitcher, Katie Nietzke.

“We are rushing to get all of our games in and get our season done, and we are on the road a lot,” said Nietzke. The Skippers have qualified for the NJCAA District H tournament, but needed to complete their inner-conference games before they could advance to the post season. Paige Fillipowski, a first year

outfielder, believes that the Michigan weather had a slight impact on their season. “I think it had a little bit of an effect because of all the delays,” said Fillipowski, “we practiced when we could, but the field was always so bad…there’s only so much you can do.” With a bumpy road to a now 8-19 record, the Skippers are trying to regroup after a busy end of the season, to be a refreshed team as they take on conference rival, Mott CC, on May 7th. Playing Mott four times in the season, the Skippers have only won one game, being the most recent on May 1st, 6-3. “We are going to go in there and give it our all,” said Fillipowski, “we can definitely beat Mott with the right mindset.”


St. Clair County Community College is taking aim at the athletic development of young athletes around the area in their annual Skipper Summer Sports Camp. Taking place this June and July, young athletes in grades 3 through 12 are welcome to register for camps ranging from softball, volleyball, baseball, and more. All camps will be held at SC4’s Port Huron campus with the exception of

baseball and softball, which will be held at local Port Huron fields. The following are the camps offered by SC4 and the Athletic Department:

Girls’ Softball – Tuesday, June 24 to Thursday, June 26 from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Open to girls entering grades 4 to 12. (Located at Pine Grove Park) Boys’ Baseball – Monday, July 21 to Thursday, July 24 from 9 a.m. to noon. Open to boys entering grades 3 to 12. (Located at Fort Gratiot

Field on State Road) Girls’ Volleyball (Beginner and Intermediate) – Monday, July 7 to Wednesday, July 9 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Designed for girls ages 10 to 18, beginner to high school experience. Girls’ Volleyball (Advanced) – Monday, July 7 to Wednesday, July 9 from 12:30 to 3 p.m. Designed for experienced players preparing for collegiate level. Girls’ Volleyball Setter’s Clinic – Thursday, July 10 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Open to all ages and skill levels. Girls’ Volleyball Hitter’s Clinic –

Friday, July 11 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Open to all ages and skill levels. Boys’ Basketball Camp – Monday, July 14 to Thursday, July 17. Grades 4 to 6 attend 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. and grades 7 to 12 attend 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Girls’ Basketball Camp – Monday, July 21 to Thursday, July 24. Grades 4 to 6 attend 9 to 11 a.m. and grades 7 to 12 attend noon to 2:30 p.m.

You can register for the camps at sc4.edu/sportscamps or call (810) 989-5670 for more information.

The SC4 Skippers play hard in the 2014 Softball standings. Photo credit: MCCAA

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CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND OTHER DEGREES TO SAFEGUARD YOUR FUTURE.Ferris State University offers degrees that align educations with occupations in growing career fields. And with 19 locations, online programs and affordable tuition, there’s an opportunity near you. Learn more about what we offer at St. Clair County Community College at ferris.edu/porthuron.

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