U.S. Military Veterans discuss thier experiences at a panel. (from left) Eric Honomichl, Dan Maciejewski, Chris Tibai, David Pacheco, Jusin Van Volkenburg Photo by Shelby Spencer U.S. veterans shed light on civilian questions during a panel discussion. Five veterans on campus met with ten students and faculty members to […]
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Readers say ‘Yes Please’ to Poehler memoir
At the tender age of 43, comedian, actress, writer, and all around female extraordinaire, Amy Poehler has penned a memoir. Poehler’s Yes Please graces bookshelves with other womanly powerhouses including Lena Dunham, Mindy Kaling, and Tina Fey, spoiling us in the girl-power role models genre. Despite the New York Times […]
The Cellar is Open; grand opening planned
Caption Student government is hosting a Cellar grand-opening party. After months of construction and repair, The Cellar is finally open again. Tuesday Dec. 9 from 11a.m. to 3p.m. there will be music and food provided by student government. Tacos and water will be available for $1 and there will be […]
New Chemistry professor brings energy, enthusiasm
New Chemistry professor Michael Fuertes' passion for chemistry shows in his teaching. Wander the halls of the L building at 11 a.m. on Monday or Wednesday and you might stumble upon a class taught by Michael Fuertes. Fuertes, a new Chemistry professor, said that he is enjoying his time here […]
New Criminal Justice professor has unusual background
Criminal Justice professor Deminique Heiks discusses scenerios with student Josh MacBay. New professor Deminique Heiks has an unusual background for a criminal justice professor. Heiks graduated with a bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism from Kent State University. After working in the field as a TV journalist, she found a love […]
Basketball: A way of life
The locker room is almost cold, as the smell of sweat lingers in the air. Each player engages in their pregame rituals as they prepare for another home game. Some players stretch by the lockers, trying to stay loose before having to charge out on to the court. Most of […]
Chemistry cut for nursing students
The bad news is prospective nursing students will have one more test before they enter the program. The good news is they won’t have to take Chemistry. Starting in January 2015, a new test developed by ATI Nursing Education will be administered to prospective nursing students as a requirement to […]
Associate’s degree or bachelor’s degree
Mechanical Design Technology student Mark Rice uses the Solidworks program in professor Dean Kerste's classroom. Students on campus and across the nation are being faced with the choice of an associate’s degree or a bachelor’s degree. While bachelor’s degrees have been standard, recent work force needs in technology fields have […]
NaNoWriMo inspires, challenges writers
November celebrates different themes such as “No-Shave November” and the offical start to the holiday season. But for writers it marks the start of NaNoWriMo, the month where they will diligently attempt to complete a 50,000 word novella. NaNoWriMo stands for National Novella Writing Month and it is celebrated by […]
New guidelines for transfer students
The MTA agreement has replaced the MACRAO agreement as of this semester. The MACRAO agreement has been used since 1972 to guide Michigan colleges when they transfer students’ general education credits. The program replacing MACRAO is the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA), which was put into action this semester. The MACRO […]