December 9, 2010 Volume 58, Issue 7Serving the Blue Water area since 1931A public forum by and for students

Twana PinskeyEditor-in-Chief

Tears, heartache, and unimaginable pain come with the loss of someone you know and care about.St. Clair County Community College mourns the death of sophomore men’s basketball player, Terrance (T.K.) Keaton of Flint Michigan. Keaton died as the result of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident, Monday Nov. 22 on Interstate 94. According to St. Clair County Sheriff Tim Donnellon, Keaton lost control of his 2002 Chevrolet blazer on rain slick pavement of I-94 at about 3:00 p.m. The vehicle struck a guard rail on the passenger side. The vehicle then made a violent turn to the left, ejecting Keaton out of the vehicle and onto the road. “What we do know is texting is believed to be a contributing factor in

this accident,” said Public Information Office Deputy Steve Campau. St. Clair County Sheriff Tim Donnellon confirmed, stating, “That appears to be the case, that instant messaging was taking place right before the accident.” Donnellon said a lot of factors

came together to create a perfect storm. In addition to the distraction of the texting, and the wet pavement, Keaton wasn’t wearing a seatbelt. “There is no question about it. Had he had his seatbelt on (Keaton), he would have survived,

“said Donnellon. According to Shawn Starkey, Executive Director of Public Relations at SC4, the team was told after the game in Jackson about Keaton’s death. Starkey said Jackson Community College made grief

SC4 mourns loss of one of our own

counselors available to the players. “JCC’s (Jackson

Community College) hearts go out to St. Clair County Community College, their players and Terrance’s family during this difficult time,” said Cindy Allen, Public Relations Director at JCC. “Our players (JCC)

felt really bad when they heard, “said Allen. Keaton’s loss is felt on the SC4 campus, as faculty and students remember Keaton. Professor John Lusk had Keaton in his news writing class. Lusk remembered Keaton as a well liked student. “He [Terrance] was as good a kid as you’re going to hear about,” said Lusk. Coach Dale Voss said; “He (Keaton) had an infectious personality and a smile that could light up a room.” SC4 men’s basketball player Alan Sharp, a sophomore from Flint, knew Keaton since high school. Sharp shared memories of making it to the nationals last year with his friend and how happy they were. “It’s very hard,” said sharp. He would like his friend remembered for who he was. “He was a hard worker, said Sharp. Not just in basketball but in the classroom as well.”

Cody Kimball Webmaster The “executive board” of SC4’s Student Government recently spent over $7000 to attend the “National Center for Student Leadership” conference, in Lake Buena Vista Florida from Nov. 3 to 5. The executive board consists of President Charles King, Vice President Rachel Kobylas, Secretary Kaitlyn Graw, and Treasurer Jonathan Brewer. Their advisor, Carrie Bearss,

accompanied the four on the trip. The executive board participated in workshops and seminars to help build leadership skills. Kobylas, Graw, and Brewer became “Certified Student Leaders” as a result of a program during the conference. King (who attended the conference last year as well) said during an All-Club meeting Nov. 10, “Since I was already a certified leader, some of this stuff was really

redundant for me.” The conference the executive board attended last year was held in Washington D.C. Frequently, through the all-club meeting, King conferred with the other officers about the details of what had occurred during the program. “And then they had to pick a group,”started King as he turned to the other officers to check his facts during a report on the conference during the meeting. “Did you guys pick a group or were

you just randomly put in a group? - Randomly put in a group.” “It was a perk for the fact is was in Florida and not Detroit,” King said during the meeting in regards to the conference. The student government officers admit that the trip wasn’t cheap. The five members spent 4 nights at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort, one of Disney’s more expensive hotels.

Disneygate

Cody KimballWebmaster

The Student Government may not be who you think they are. According to the Student Government constitution, SC4’s Student Government is not just the elected officers who receive scholarships for their service. Article II of the Student Government Constitution details who actually comprises student government. Membership consists of the elected officers, appointed members, and the club representatives who vote to approve matters, with each club receiving one vote. But what do representatives approve? Based on meeting minutes, very little. Representatives have voted to approve minutes from previous meetings, and one purchase of office supplies Sept. 8. According to the constitution, however, Student Government is required to approve much more. Article II states that no bills are to be incurred without the approval of Student Government. According to Article II, a majority vote is required to pass any motion or resolution. Only one bill was approved by the Student Government, which was a purchase of office supplies for $199.28,

approved at the beginning of the first all-club meeting Sept. 8. No approval from representatives was given for the NCSL conference trip that the Student Government officers took Nov. 3-8. Carrie Bearss, the Student Activities Coordinator, said that the “executive board” had permission from administration to attend the conference. The first official mention of the NCSL conference did not come until after the conference, at the all-club meeting Nov. 10. The event was not publicized to the club representatives. The Student Government constitution states that it is the duty of the vice president to “publicize all Student Government activities.” After the Dec. 1 all-club meeting the first official treasurer’s report was distributed via email. According to the Student Government constitution, it is the duty of the treasurer to “present to the Student Government a complete written report of the Government’s financial situation at the beginning of each regular Student Government meeting.” Carrie Bearss said that it is unreasonable to expect to receive a copy at “larger meetings.” Many actions of Student Government require the approval of the “executive board” and/or the “financial

committee” in conjunction with the Enrollment Services and Student Activities Coordinator. These positions are held by the same five people, four of whom are the Student Government elected officers (president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer). So the executive board and the financial committee are in essence one and the same. Article II also states that it is the duty of the president and the vice president “to enforce the observation of the Constitution.” However, Kaitlyn Graw, the Student Government secretary, stated in interviews following the Nov. 10 all-club meeting that the officers “don’t know where it [the constitution] is. Chuck had it last, at the end of last semester.” The elected officers receive scholarships for their service. They also hold office hours and a radio show slot on WSGR. According to Graw, the posted hours were changed and are incorrect, and she was unsure when officers would be available in the Student Government office. The radio has also gone unused throughout the Fall semester, according to Dale Merrill, the WSGR station manager. Efforts to reach officers at the Student Government office were unsuccessful.

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According to Carrie Bearss, SC4’s Registrar, during the conference the cost of the hotel rooms was $159 per night, with two people per room. According to the Student Government account details, the total cost of the hotel reservations was $2,160. Admission to the conference itself was $529 per person. The optional “Certified Student Leader Program” (in which 3 members participated) cost an additional $130 per person. According to a December treasurer’s report, airfare cost $1122 for the group, and per diem (spelled “perdium” in the treasurer’s report, which is food expenses according to Bearss) cost $840. At the time of printing, the minimum cost of the trip was $7154. According to Bearss the price is still not totaled. “We went through a travel agent to get the very best cost.” said Bearss. “Flight tickets were like 200 bucks round trip, baggage was extra, so yeah, it’s expensive when you start adding it up.” Not accounted in the total are airline baggage costs, airport parking, and car mileage, which according to the Student Government Club Account Detail

records is over $650. According to the NCSL website, anyone is able to be trained and recieve the same certification online for $129 (and groups for as low as $69 per person). At least 100 students could have recieved the online training and certification for the same cost, the equivallent of 5 members from each of the 17 clubs on campus recieving the training. The website also offers a 24 compact disc set featuring the programs available at the conference for $999. The site also explains that the programs can be used for the entire student body, and used repeatedly. The site also reads: “The Complete Student Leadership Library is a resource you can make available to your current student leaders, and those who are being groomed to succeed them. It’s also one you can share with the entire campus… student government, clubs and teams, Greek organizations, service-learning groups, and more. And lastly, it’s something you can use for years to come, as new students join the fold… you can train each new group of leaders to pick up where their

predecessors left off.” The cost of this program online is less than the cost of the conference tickets of the four executive board members. In an interview prior to leaving for the trip, Vice President Kobylas claimed that the executive board was paying for the trip through “fundraising and appropriations.” Carrie Bearss said “Not all of the funds for this trip came from fundraising. Some of that is money earmarked for use of the Student Government Executive Board.” During the treasurer’s report, it was revealed that the money is being drawn from the student club funds. Jonathon Brewer delivered the treasurer’s report during the November 10 All-Club meeting. The following is a transcript of the treasurer’s report as it was delivered: “This past month… our expenditures… we’ve had miscellaneous credits versus expenditures. We’ve finally had appropriations which came through this month, so that credit was applied. But we also have, um, these coming out very readily… our trips to the National Center for Leadership – Student Leadership – those keep coming out in small portions, so right now we’re sitting at $14,517.14.” During the all-club

meeting Nov. 10, Jillian Roggenbuck of the Women’s Soccer Club asked if other clubs would be able to go with executive board on the trip next time around. King said that it would be a matter of budgeting. “We’re gonna have to look at some serious fundraising to make it happen,” said King. According to the treasurer’s report from Dec. 1, Student Government officers rose $70 total from the sales of Younkers coupons in the Fall semester. “We went through the process to get everything approved,” said Bearss. “You need to be careful when comparing Student Government to other clubs as well. This is a governing board. These are scholarshiped executive officers who also have the Student Government funds, and the approval of administration to attend these conferences. You’re not comparing apples to apples in this case.” According to the NCSL website, institutions the size of SC4 are few and far between at the conference. Many of those listed in attendance are either more local community colleges (ones which would not require airfare), well-endowed institutions, or large universities. “Some of these colleges are four-year universities, some have fifty, sixty-thousand students, some of these have a thousand or three-thousand clubs on campus,” said King during the Nov. 11 all-club meeting. “Huge! Okay? And we’re talking we’re here in St. Clair County and we’ve got 5,000 people. Honestly I think I ran into a college that had 3,500.” Prior to departing for the conference, Vice President Kobylas said that there would not be much “free time,” but NCSL and Facebook say otherwise. Under the “frequently asked questions” of the NCSL website, it is stated that conference-goers will have free time. Throughout the conference, Student Government officers and the NCSL were posting on their Facebook pages detailing their various activities, including visits to Seaworld, Universal Studios, Downtown Disney and other locations.

Photos from the conference itself show officers playing “rock, paper, scissors.” Another photo posted by one of the officers shows Kobylas and Graw posing with a shirtless actor and another in a bar. The NCSL had scheduled the conference this way intentionally. The site reads: “On Friday, the conference program will conclude at 3:00 p.m. This gives you a whole evening to yourself.” Carrie Bearss says that she, as the Student Government advisor, requires that the executive board “implement a program by the end of the school year.” Last year, the executive board implemented the “Mentor the Mentor Program,” and the “Student Government Radio Hour” on WSGR. According to Dale Merrill, the WSGR station manager, the radio hour has not been done once through the entire Fall semester. “WSGR has a time slot for a radio show for a forum for student government but no one has stepped up to do the show this semester,” said Merrill. Clubs have had minimal contact with their “mentors.” Doug Johnson, the acting President of the Zombie Defense Council commented on Jonathan Brewer’s involvement in club meetings for the program. “I’ve never seen him at our Tuesday meetings, nor have I heard him attend our Wednesday meetings except for the first time when he was told to.” Twana Pinskey, the Editor-in-Chief of the Erie Square Gazette said “to the best of my knowledge, our mentor has never shown up to any of our meetings.” Jonathan Lucas, the Vice President of the Gay-Straight Alliance said that the GSA’s mentor Kaitlyn Graw has attended 2 of the GSA’s meetings. Lucas said he feels it is “somewhat beneficial because it allows for smoother communication.” Stacy Desimone, President of SC4’s chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, said that Secretary Graw, PTK’s mentor, “showed up to one meeting for about 10 minutes. You can tell she didn’t want to be there.” Efforts to reach officers at the Student Government office were unsuccessful.

DisneygateContinued from pg. 1

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The Battle Rages On

with the winning band determined by audience vote. The winner will earn a cash prize of $500. Admission is $10 or $5 with student ID. The admission ticket gives the attendee one vote for a band of their choice. Attendees can

then buy additional votes at $1 apiece, or ten for $5. Any band interested in participating should contact coach Denny Dwyer at ddwyer@sc4.edu before Friday, Dec. 10.

Justin BassGuest Writer

‘Twas the night of the rehearsal and to the theatre our class ran,But all I could think was how this all began. We first read the O. Henry Stories, from a parchment and tome,Of a bum and a cop, and a watch and a comb. Then given were we, a few excerpts to test,Performed by the brave, and listened by the rest. One day we saw Twana from Erie Square Gazette,Also Brian,Cody and Dan whom we all met. They told of the paper, and surfed their site,Then said come aboard, you all have the right. We spoke to the director, and were told what to foresee,Tom talked of the setting, and the acting to be. Then we learned of open casting and how we could all be a part,But that’s enough reminiscing, the play will soon start.

Christmas Gifts

Christmas gifts–forewordTwana PinskeyEditor-in-Chief

Michelle Gierman’s English 102 was invited to write about its experience surrounding the SC4 Drama Club’s production of “Gifts of the Magi.” Student Justin Bass’s article was selected for print.

Jenny WalkerPhoto Editor

As you enjoy a scenic drive along the St. Clair River, admiring the picture-perfect postcard scenery of the industrial plant in Canada with the white smoke billowing from its stacks, and quite often an impressive flame shooting skyward as noxious gasses are burnt off, do you ever wonder, “How safe is this? Nov. 18 SC4 hosted a screening of “The Beloved Community,” with a panel discussion on the possible health risks and environmental impacts endured by the residents near Chemical Valley in Sarnia.

Ada Lockridge from Aamjiwnaang First Nation, located about 16 miles from the chemical plants, spoke about the travesties occurring on her reservation, such as adults and children with asthma, high blood pressure, severe to chronic headaches,

children with behavior and learning disabilities, children experiencing skin rashes, steadily declining male births (birth ratio is 2 to 1, girl to boy), increase in miscarriage or still birth, and premature death due to cancer or other related illnesses. This has been documented in a decade of studies done by Lockridge and some of her colleagues. Also present at the meeting was retired director of Ontario Health Clinics for Ontario Workers Inc. of Sarnia, Dr. Jim Brophy. From clinical analysis, Dr. Brophy confirmed chemical workers have

a high risk to develop cancer or die from chemicals emitted at these plants, such as asbestos, benzene, mercury and dioxins. The main focus of this discussion was to raise awareness to local citizens that what happens in Canada won’t necessarily stay in Canada. Doug Martz wrote to Senator Debbie Stabenaw for help in placing a real-time monitor to detect chemicals in the water in the event of a spill. Senator Stabenaw took ten years to raise 3.7 million to emplace the monitor. But due to budget cuts, no funds are

available to operate it. Acording to Lockridge, Canada has placed a real time air monitor, but once again, there are no funds. With awareness, many locals are worried about the health risks and what actions should be taken. This is a problem no imaginary, map-drawn country border can stop. Others present at the meeting were Margaret Keith, a former occupational health research coordinator of Ontario Health Clinic for Ontario Workers Inc; Dean Edwardson, Sarnia – Lambton Environmental Association; Kristen Jurs, St. Clair County Health Department; and Doug Martz, Macomb County Water Quality Board. If you have a desire to learn more or to help in this matter, contact: www.sc4.edu/green, channelkeeper@wowway.com/michigan, www.ecojustice.ca .

If it happens in Canada, will it stay in Canada?

Something smells on the river

The following guest are from left to right Ada Lockridge, organizerDr. Jim Bro-phy, Ontario Health Clinics for Ontario Workers Inc. Margaret Keith, Ontario Health Clinic for Ontario Workers Inc; Dean Edwardson, Sarnia – Lambton Environmental Association; Kristen Jurs, St. Clair County Health Department-Doug Martz, Macomb County Water Quality Board.

Sarnia’s Chemical ValleyPhotos By Jenny Walker

From left to right: SC4 Head Baseball Coach Denny Dwyer with Gasoline Gypsy, winners of last year’s Battle of the Bands.

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Not to be confused with the faculty-run club, the Health and Wellness group is a new but small group bursting with ideas on how to help the campus and general community achieve a healthier lifestyle. HAW club focuses on activities that will help you improve yourself physically, spiritually, and mentally. They have many ideas but are restrained by a small amount of members, being only two months old. They meet once a week on Thursday at noon in the North Building room 215. Their biggest upcoming event will take place in the cafeteria on campus at no cost to you. Dec. 8 the Health and Wellness club will be attending Stressbreaker, offering free massages from 10-2 p.m. Perfect

timing, right around exam week when people need some relaxation time most. If you would like to help out the HAW welcomes whoever would like to volunteer their time, your support is appreciated. If you would like to become a member of the Health and Wellness club, but do not have time to attend a weekly meeting, the club also has the option of having online members. You can contact the Health and Wellness club advisor Michelle Watta at Mwatta@sc4.edu to be added to the online list or would like to talk about joining. Each individual brings forth new ideas and since HAW is run by students, members have the opportunity to do the things with the club that students and the community would love to do. Meet new people, have fun, and be healthy.

CAMPUS EVENTSSavannah WilcoxBusiness/Advertising Editor

Imagine for a moment that instead of waking up to a warm cozy house with presents under your tree on Christmas, you wake up on a cot in the middle of a tent in Afghanistan. Not such a happy holiday, to say the least. Among the many who will wake up overseas, SC4 political science professor Brent Forsgren is stationed in Afghanistan for the holidays. Forsgren is a member of the Michigan Army National Guard, and has been serving in the National Guard for 14 years, as well as being a professor at SC4 since January of 2001. He has been stationed in Afghanistan since May, and will stay in Afghanistan for the holidays much like many other soldiers. Levi Audet, (21, formerly from Peck, MI) is a Marine stationed in North Carolina. He was deployed Tuesday morning to Afghanistan, leaving behind his young wife Taylor and 3 month old daughter Brooklyn in North Carolina. “I only have 2 and a half years left in the military, so hopefully I will have a good deployment and come

back to my family soon,” Audet said. Taylor Audet, Levi’s wife said, “My heart sank when I watched him get on that bus and leave. I just started crying. I couldn’t help myself, especially since this is our first Christmas as a family.” There are thousands of gut-wrenching stories to tell, seeing as how around 100,000 troops are currently deployed in Afghanistan according to the Department of Defense. Actually, NBC news reported that “a classified assessment of the war in Afghanistan by General McChrystal included his conclusion that a successful counterinsurgency strategy would require 500,000 troops and five years of fighting.” This may mean that many more soldiers will be preparing for war soon. That’s more of our brothers, husbands, sons, and fathers who will be risking their lives for freedom. It is not only patriotic, but necessary that we keep these people in our thoughts. Check with your local American Legion, or VFW to learn how you can help our soldiers overseas during the holidays.

Have a Holly Jolly Deployment

Lauren CreechStaff Writer

While you are searching for the perfect gifts for your children, many people are hoping they have enough money to give their children one gift. What would you do if you can’t afford gifts for your children? You might want to consider Toys for Tots. In 1947, Bill Hendricks, the United States Committee for Refugees and a group of Marine reservists collected and distributed 5,000 toys to needy children in Los Angeles, California. A year later, the Marines adopted the foundation known as Toys for Tots. For 62 years the US Marine Corporation has been the primary sponsor of Toys for Tots. They have distributed over 400 million toys to more than 188 million needy children. The foundation relies on their community to donate toys during October, November and December to distribute as Christmas gifts. “It’s a good way for people who have too much to give to people who have too little,” said Saint Clair County Community College

tutor Steven Williams. Toys for Tots wants to deliver a message of hope to the less fortunate youngsters through the toys they receive on Christmas. “Our goal is to supplement Christmas for kids,” says Jenny Gaddis, Campaign Coordinator of Toys for Tots in Port Huron. “There are so many people not working that are worrying more about

paying their bills, let alone Christmas.” But how does Toys for Tots determine who needs these gifts? “My family has experienced Toys for Tots before and I’m pretty sure it goes by your income,” said Letherron Griffon, a St. Clair County Community College student. While it is true that the

gifts are based on need, registration is the key. “We are still doing registration right now,” said Gaddis. “We are helping 600 families currently and we usually reach about 1000 families.” Port Huron is also one of the few cities that still allow parents to choose gifts for their kids. “We hope Toys for Tots relieves the stress for parents,” said Gaddis. “Christmas is about joy and feeling good.” The foundation hopes their gift to needy children will guide them in becoming responsible, productive and patriotic citizens. “Hopefully the kids that get it give it back. [That’s]

the fantasy,” said Saint Clair County Community College tutor, Janice Beaton. If you would like to know more about Toys for Tots, you can contact Jenny Gaddis at (810) 455-3974 or email her at jgaddistoysfortoys@gmail.com.

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Prime Minister of the Zombie Defense Council Cody Kimball Photo by : Jenny Walker

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CAMPUS EVENTSModern slavery, don’t sell it shortRachael KrafftStaff writer

Modern-day abolitionists continue the campaign to end slavery right here at SC4. SC4’s Global Awareness Taskforce and the International Cultural Education (ICE) committee sponsored the fourteenth annual Global Awareness Day Nov. 16, 2010. Paul Schmitt, chairperson of ICE explained, “Human trafficking dates back thousands of years to ancient times, and existed in all cultures.” Human trafficking still exists today and Schmitt hopes to enlighten students at SC4 about the threat. Sierra Sullivan, an education major from SC4, spoke of modern human trafficking, exposing Craigslist as a common source exploited by human traffickers. Recently, Sullivan showed, some cases caused the government to make Craigslist monitor ads regarding adult services. According to the state attorney general’s office, an informant alerted them to reoccurring instances of prostitution involving children and women, forced into the sex trade against their will. Sullivan shared recent cases in Michigan involving children sold by their parents to human traffickers, who then sell those children as sex slaves. Sullivan explained that the recent exposure of

modern human trafficking has perplexed law-enforcement officers, who often do not know where to begin fighting it. Human trafficking victims do not often identify themselves as such, explained Sullivan. Arrested and put into juvenile detention, they do not show signs of the children they were before being forced into slavery. Sullivan further explained that dating sites, advertising websites and social networking sites are breeding grounds for human trafficking victimization. Traffickers gain the trust of the naïve, then use that trust against them. Speaker Marty Van Doren, human trafficking coordinator for Ontario division, explains shopping malls expose other easy targets to the dangers of human trafficking. “Most people are trafficked by someone they know,” Van Doren explained. He further explained the victimization process including promising foreign or poor women and children better lives. Once they gain trust, the traffickers then force them to pay their way through hard labor or prostitution. Van Doren further stated it is hard to tell the number of women and children forced into the sex trade, due to the embarrassment the felt from the victims. It is unknown how many victims stay silent.

Twana PinskeyEditor-in-Chief

The SC4 Global Awareness Club will host a conference Feb. 3, 2011, where SC4 students will speak about global issues impacting children. It has been 9 months since I returned from my trip to APUFRAM’S site in El Conejo, Comayagua, Honduras Central America. APUFRAM is an acronym for: Association of Franciscan Boys towns and Girls towns.” My travels have made me keenly aware of the plight of children in third world countries. APUFRAUM has

programs to educate Honduran children, as well as a program for abandoned and abused women and their children. However, according to APUFRAM, many of these programs continue to suffer due to lack of volunteers during tough economic times. La Villa San Antonio de Padua is the site of APUFRAUM’s orphanage and school for boys aged 5-14. The school at La Villa was forced to close, with as many of the boys as possible attending classes at Guadalupe, the site of APUFRAM’S orphanage and school for girls. The teachers are spread

even more thinly with the addition of students from the closed school. According to former APUFRAM director of volunteer housing, Megan Meyers, without an education, the children will not have the skills necessary to get jobs and become productive members of society. Above all else, it is my desire that those considering a volunteer trip to Honduras will understand that since the coup, it is safe in Honduras. I was greeted warmly everywhere I went. I never once felt uncomfortable in any way. It was as though a long-

missed family member had returned home to the Hondurans when they saw “su amiga, como un miembro de la familia, Twana, que pasa por el sendero.” (Their friend, their perceived family member, Twana walking down the path). One of our children at the Guadalupe site said to me in her broken English: “Twana no go back to America. You stay here, Honduras be your home now.” How do you hear something like this from an innocent child and not be affected by it? As a student of Journalism at St. Clair County Community College, I had the opportunity to practice my skills by interviewing local business owners in Honduras as to how their lives have been affected since the change in their government. From all those I encountered, the resounding sentiment was it is safe in Honduras. Learning more about global issues and getting involved is something any student at St. Clair County Community college can do. Further information on the Global Issues impacting children conference can be obtained by contacting Professor Kraig Archer at 810-989-5695.

Global Awareness: reflections of a volunteer

Photo by Twana PinskeyThis Honduran mother and her infant are in the APUFRAUM’s Margarita Cook Mothers project for abandoned and abused moms and their children in El Conejo, Co mayagua, Honduras Central America.

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OPINIONTwana PinskeyEditor-in-Chief

According to the Certified Student Leadership Program, one of the benefits of leading with integrity is that “it inspires trust in you.” I have learned how leadership skills training provides increased skill levels and innovative techniques to improve morale, and also a trickledown effect that can leave a meaningful legacy for those who follow. Taking the Certified Leader Program online course has been a growth experience. I have been inspired as to how best use the skills I already have as well as developing new skills. There were eight extensive modules, PowerPoint presentations and accompanying videos I had to complete as part of my training. The caliber of the video presenters for my on-line course was the same as those who attend National leadership conferences in person, one of whom was Michael DeRosa. DeRosa has spoken at more than 750 college and university

The price of leadershipgroups, including here at St. Clair County Community College for last year’s Developing a Mentor Leadership Skills Seminar, April 2009. After each module, I was given a quiz to measure my material comprehension level. Each segment took ninety minutes to two hours to complete with an additional 30 minutes of review time before taking the module quiz. To become a certified Student Leader, I had to successfully take a final exam which took about 40 minutes to complete. I received a score of 97 percent on my final exam. Students participating at the national level may have had the benefit of others to collaborate with however, all I had to do was call a toll-free number and there was someone available to speak with that could direct me to which video would answer my question. As proud as I am of my achievement, I am perplexed as to why there is such a complicated and expensive process to complete this same

certification in person, at a national convention, seeing that the two courses are the same. There are courses that can be added, but the only one required to be a certified student leader is identical no matter whether you take it online or in person. I spent $129.00 to certify one NCLS Certified Leader, here on campus with the use of

Do you enjoy anime but hate watching countless hours of filler? Well an Internet trend has put an end to all that. It’s called “abridging”, and it has become quite popular in recent years. The first “Abridged Series” was started by a Youtube user called “littlekuriboh” in 2006, and has been running ever since. What Littlekuriboh did was take the American episodes of the “Yugioh” cartoon, and condense episodes (often multiple episodes) into “abridged” episodes of less than 10 minutes. He also did voice overs of all of the characters, providing a level of humor and new character to the show. Other shows were quick to follow, including Naruto, Pokemon, Dragonball Z, Sailor moon, and numerous others. The creators of these series’ have become regular attendants at anime conventions and even have unique merchandise for sale for their fans. You can find (and subscribe) to your favorite shows on Youtube, and some on Itunes.

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computers. According to the SC4 Student Government Club account report dated Dec 2, the total cost to send five people (Student Government Executive Board members and Student Activities Coordinator) to the Florida conference was $7,154. Had the three Student government executive members taken the

course on-line for $387, it would have saved the students of St. Clair County Community College $6,767. Learning fiscal responsibility cost me $129, Learning leadership skills cost them $7,154. Knowing I can lead: priceless.

Cartoon by Zachary Penzien

Erie Square Gazette, Port Huron, MI December 9, 2010

OPINION9

Twana PinskeyEditor-in-Chief In this our 7th and final issue of the semester, we are once again featuring this German shorthaired pointer, Oreo. He has become the unofficial poster dog of the Sanilac County Humane Society’s

Pet of the Issue

“no-kill shelter, because he has lived there since it opened. A friend of the ESG has offered to assist in the adoption cost of Oreo, or any pet featured in our column.

For this assistance, call 810-989-5786.

This semester three of our featured pets, two dogs and a kitten, have been found their forever homes since appearing in our column. Information on the adoption of Oreo can be obtained by contacting the shelter at: societypets@att.net or calling 810-657-8962

Kaitlyn Young, Jeddo, Pre-vet major: “Christmas. I would like to see my friend Kris’s life get better.”

Robert Gordon, Port Huron, Business major: “Christmas. I like to give coats for kids”

Jessi Willing, Lexington, Art psychology major: “Christmas. I would like to receive a 100G Zune.”

Patricia Kenner

Staff Writer

If you celebrate the holidays, what holiday do you celebrate? And what gift would you like to give or receive?

Photo Poll

Dylan Hines Avoca, Science major; “Christmas. I would like to receive a keyboard.”

Raymond Kuntz, Avoca, Culinary arts major:” Christmas I want to receive a laptop and I would give away money.”

Cody kimballWebmaster I’m no doctor, but I do know a thing or two about stress. Given it is the week before exams, and leading into the Holidays, some of us may be at our breaking point, so here are my tips to maintaining health and sanity in a world gone mad.

Exercise – You don’t need to be a fitness guru, but some light exercise when you’re under pressure is beneficial. Go for a jog before you study to help clear your mind and get you focused. Plus, exercise is just good for you in general, and a healthy person is a happy person.

Water – You’re made of it, and you need it. It completes you. Drink plenty and it will keep your brain functioning at peak efficiency. Many people are dehydrated and are unaware of the fact that they are. Water helps keep you free of stress.

Meditation – A personal favorite of mine. Meditation helps channel your focus and

at times help shut out the world. Just find a comfortable position, and try and think of nothing. If you can manage that, you will be able to free your mind of your worries and devote all your energy to your studies.

Massage – Who doesn’t love a massage? It provides pleasure and physically releases the stress that your body can accumulate. Release the tension in your muscles and allow provide time for your “self”. Your needs come first in stress relief. You can get a professional to do it, or mechanically with a massage chair, but sometimes the best massage is the kind you get from a significant other.

Masturbation – You may be grossed out by the thought, but it is proven to be very effective in the relief of stress. It relaxes muscles, and provides happy chemicals to your brain.

Sleep – Naps. Naps are good. Your body needs rest to rejuvenate itself. Naps are convenient

for those who can’t get regular sleep (8 hours a night). Sometimes it may be better to sleep and wake rested than to stay up late studying.

Recreation – A little fun, but not to the point that it eats up your time, can be beneficial. Video games, in particular, I have found to be very relaxing. Sometimes when you’re frustrated to the point you need to destroy something, it is good to be able to inflict those urges in a digital way. Halo for happiness.

Eat! This is no time to stick to your diet Your body wants food so feed it. You can’t think on an empty stomach anyway.

Yell – I can’t stress this enough; yelling can be good for you – have you ever just unloaded with a good scream into the distance? Feels good. And it’s free. Shout, shout, let it all out…..

Cody’s Tips for Stress Relief

Note: Cody Kimball is not a doctor and his advice is not to be

taken as legitimate medical advice. Ask a medical professional before undertaking any activity involving

your health.

Health and Wellness Club advisor Ms. Michelle Wata recieves a massage during SC4’s “Stressbreaker”Photo by : Jenny Walker

Students relaxing in the College Center. Photo by : Jenny Walker

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The Lady Skippers have seen their ups and down the last few weeks, starting with a loss against Muskegon CC and ending with two wins; one against Kalmazoo CC (ranked #16 in the nation), and another against St. Clair College of Windsor. Sc4 shot a measly 21 percent from the field against Muskegon CC on Nov. 19 which largely contributed to their 77-43 loss in the East-West Classic, along with the 27 turnovers the Skippers gave up. The Skippers started the game strong with a 7-0 run, but after a time-out Muskegon took control of the game. “That time out really hurt us. We started to play their game and we never took control of the game, which is what we needed to do in order to win,” Coach Carrie Lohr said. The Skippers had the opportunity to recover from the first half as Muskegon led 31-20, but Muskegon continued to rack up the points with a 19-7 run at the beginning

of the second half. “They really beat us up in the paint, and controlled us because of our size. They continued to attack the basket, and as a team we need to work harder to not allow other teams in the paint,” said Lohr. Muskegon out-rebounded the ball against SC4, with 55 rebounds, 20 more than the Skippers. Iesha Ellis pulled down 18 rebounds for Muskegon, and added 14 points for the win over the Skippers. Korea Jackson was high scorer for the Skippers with 11 points. “We need to learn from

our mistakes in this game in order to play a better game tomorrow night,” said Lohr. Learning from their mistakes is just what the Skippers did as they beat Kalamazoo CC the next night with a 67-61 win. “We came to play, and it was a much more intense game than against Muskegon,” guard Korea Jackson said, “After losing to Muskegon, we were ready for this win and we worked hard for it.” The Skippers tried to keep a lead against Kalamazoo through the whole game, managed

to hold a 39-34 lead at halftime, then continued to lead through the entire second half. “At one point we were leading by more than 10 points late in the second half, but they managed to have a run on us late in the game,” Lohr said. Although Kalamazoo responded with a short 6-0 stretch, it was still not enough to take the game back. Chaniese Turner led the Skippers 25 points and pulled down seven rebounds, while Korea Jackson had 16 points, and Nikki Heim added another 13 points and eight

rebounds. However, the Skippers would play one of the most emotional home games ever to cross SC4’s court on Tuesday Nov. 23, just 24 hours after the death of Men’s basketball player Terrance Keaton. “We were given the choice to play the game, or reschedule it, but the girls wanted to play,” Lohr said. Although emotions were running high, the Lady Skippers decided to play in memoriam

of Keaton, and started the game off with a memorial service for the fellow athlete. Of the 10 players on the Skippers roster, 9 of them scored in the game. High scorers were Chaniese Turner with 19 points and four steals, and Korea Jackson with 17 points and seven assists. “The girls played very well in this game, and worked really hard for the win. They really needed this win tonight, especially after yesterday’s accident. They can walk away from this knowing that they didn’t give up, and they played through the emotion,” Lohr said. The Skippers’ next home game will be against Columbus State CC on Saturday, Dec. 11. Tip-off will be at 1 p.m., all adult admissions are $3, students are $1 and all children 8 and under receive free admission.

Lady Skippers regain Strength

Jenna Stauffer, 22, Freshman from Sandusky, and Chaniese Turner, Sophomore from Flint, execute the pick and roll to perfection.Photos By Jenny Walker

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The Skippers sweep of the Michigan Community College Athletic Association’s East/West Classic put their record at 5-0. Friday, Nov. 19 the Skippers defeated the Muskegon Community College Jayhawks 79-64. On Saturday, they battled the Kalamazoo Valley Community College Cougars, winning that game 65-58. Friday, the Skippers dominated the game, outscoring the Jayhawks

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New Jersey Devils broadcaster Mike “Doc” Emrick visited Paul Miller’s Introduction to Mass Media class Tuesday, Nov. 23. Emrick has local ties to Port Huron as a former announcer for the Port Huron Flags, of the International Hockey League (IHL) in 1977. Emrick earned a bachelor’s degree in 1964 from Manchester college, a master’s degree from Miami University (Ohio) in 1969, and a doctorate in radio/television/film from Bowling Green State University in 1976 - a degree which earned him his nickname, “Doc.” Since then, Emrick has gone on to do big things such as doing play-by-play for CBS, NBC, TNT, ESPN and more. He has done play-by-play for hockey, basketball and football. In 2004, Emrick called the men’s and women’s water polo competitions for the Summer Olympics. Emrick then returned for the 2006 Winter Olympics, calling the

men’s and women’s hockey action.The class began with “Doc” going around the room and having students give their names, what their most significant moment was and what they would like to be doing in the next five to ten years. “When I invited Doc to come speak to my class, I was hoping he could provide some insight into how a national sporting event is produced,” said Miller. Miller said, “He also made it relatable to students pursuing other communications careers, and how the same work ethic and sacrifice applies when it comes to careers in film, music, journalism, and others.” “I think the most important thing he communicated was the fact that he came from a town smaller than Port Huron,” said Miller. “I think he inspired some people to keep reaching for their goals.” Emrick is from La Fontaine, Indiana which according to him had a population of 600 people. Emrick went on to tell the students how he always wanted to be a baseball announcer until

he saw his first hockey game. That was his significant moment. According to Emrick that and the late Ernie Harwell was his inspiration. Emrick stressed persistence or unwillingness to quit by saying “It was something that I didn’t want to fail at, and your chances are good if you can outwork the other guy.” “If it is what you really like doing, it’s not work,” Emrick said. Student Dan Pettee of Port Huron said, “His life shows that anybody can do anything. It doesn’t matter where you came from.” According to Pettee , he had poor beginnings too. With all of his accomplishments, according to Emrick he still has more to do. Emrick said, “I would like to put together five games in a row I’m really happy with. It’s a flawed business to describe an event and I’d just like to get a stretch of them together.” “I give myself a letter grade after every game, I’d just like to string a bunch of A’s together,” said Emrick.

Skippers sail to back-to-back wins in MCCAA East/West Classic

39-26 in the first half and 40-38 in the second. The Skippers out-rebounded the Jayhawks (44-39), had more assists (18-13) and three times as many steals (18-6). The tight defense of the Skippers also forced 31 turnovers by the Jayhawks. All those numbers translated into the Skippers clobbering the Jayhawks. Skippers Coach Dale Vos said, “I was really pleased with the level we played at for the full 40 minutes. We played pretty consistent [against] a team that was

certainly equal talent-wise.” The foundation for the Skippers’ win Saturday, Nov. 20, according to Coach Vos, was their defense during the first half. The Skippers held the Cougars to 16 percent shooting from the field, resulting in just 9 of their 14 first half points. At the same time, the Skippers sank 10 of 34 from the field and 9 of 13 from the stripe for 35 points. Vos said, “I thought our defense was just extraordinary in the first half. We rebounded very well, which we knew would be important because they’re so big.” The Skippers’ defense loosened up in the second half, allowing the Cougars to score 44 points. Despite outscoring the Skippers in the second half, the closest the Cougars came to victory was when they cut the lead to 4 points near the end of the game. The Skippers led the game in assists (13-6) and steals (14-9). The next home games will be against Marygrove College on Thursday, Dec. 9 at 7 p.m. and Columbus State Community College on Saturday, Dec. 11 at 3 p.m. Tickets for home games are $3 for adults and $1 for students.

He shoots, he scores!

Chatavius Turner of the SC4 Skippers glides past KVCC Cougars’ defenders Garner Small, Javin Hardley, Mike Vander Ploeg, Nick Ruffin, and Derek Klein, for a layup during the game Saturday, Nov. 20 at SC4.

Photo by Dan Pettee

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The holidays are here again. As we sit down to turkey dinners with all the trimmings, we should take time to realize that there are families out there less fortunate than our own. Angel Food Ministries is an organization started in 1994 that helps to ease the struggle of those in need by helping the grocery budget and offering prepared food packages for families at reasonable prices. The website (www.angelfoodministries.com) can direct visitors to the various locations where they distribute food packages. Visitors can also view the monthly menu selections to see what’s available. The food packages include some prepared meals, various meats, vegetables, rice, pancake mixes and more. These packages vary in price and start at $21. Special packages available for the holidays include ham, turkey, stuffing along with all the trimmings to put the finishing touches on

your holiday feast. The ministry also offers snack packs for the kids after school that have easy microwaveable brain food for when they get off of the bus. Kim of Kimball twp., a first time Angel food customer, thinks it’s a great service, saying, “Thank god for people like this.” Volunteer Diane Chadwell said, “It’s the only grocery store that offers curbside service.” Pastor Phil Whetstone said Dec. 18 will be the last Angel Food distribution date at Colonial Woods Missionary Church and that it was “disappointing to see the downturn in orders.” He went on to say that this was due to the drop in demand for this service. They used to get over 300 customers and now it’s down to 30 or less. Other local sites where this service can be used are Griswold st. Baptist Church at 1232 Griswold in Port Huron phone number (810)-989-9516 and North Lakeport Wesleyan Church at 3871 Harris rd. in Lakeport phone number (810)-327-6211

Angels among usLiz WhittemoreStaff Writer Thanks to you, local children will be warm this winter season. On Nov. 1 the Erie Square Gazette took part in a collection called Coats for Kids that helped give back to the community by collecting brand new or gently used children’s winter-wear: gloves, hats, coats, and scarves. The First United Methodist Church started this a few weeks earlier as a project of their men’s club. They set out containers at public places like malls and grocery stores, wherever businesses would allow.

Hundreds of coats were collected. The ESG, though not as successful as the founders of the collection, had set a goal at 50 coats. That goal was achieved. ESG editor-in-chief Twana Pinskey stated, “I’m really excited. Doing it for the first year, we hit our goal. Our goal was 50 coats and that’s what we have. I’d like to see this event continue next year.” 50 coats, 49 sets of gloves, 6 hats, and 3 scarves were collected in the one drop box set outside the ESG newsroom’s door. Unfortunately due to recent thefts at the ESG, the decision to keep

what had been collected locked up had to be made. Though the ESG has stopped the collection, it will pass along monetary donations by check only, made out to First United Methodist Church. The church will continue the collection until after the advent season (Dec. 24). Due to your contributions, many struggling parents will be able to properly dress up their children this cold winter season. If you would like to contribute in any other way you can contact the church by calling (810) 985-8107 or by visiting their location at 828 Lapeer Avenue in Port Huron.

Coats for Kids is a Success

Jenna Stauffer, 22, Freshman from Sandusky, and Chaniese Turner, Sophomore from Flint, execute the pick and roll to perfection.

Holidays Happenings

The Blue Water are has much to offer for the upcoming holiday season. Check the list below for ideas.

• Christmas Eve Craft Show Kim-ball Elementary School 5801 Gris-wold in school gym. 8a-3p. Dec 10th.

• “The Lion The witch and the Wardrobe” Audi-torium Regional Youth Complex 68931 Main Street Richmond. Presented by the South East Michi-gan youth Theatre. Cost $ 8.00. Show dates are; Friday Dec 10th 7pm show, Sat. Dec 11th. 2pm show, Sunday Dec 12th 2pm showing and a 7pm show. Infor-mation calls 586-430-1039.

• Dec12th. Sunday at 4:30pm walking tour of historic vil-lage and Christmas Caroling in the museum church in Port Sanilac. Cost $10. Sponsored by Sanilac county Historic Village & Museum. Informa-tion call 810-622-9946.