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Volume 62, Issue 2

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IndexCommunity.........7

Campus.............2-6

Entertainment.....11

Opinion................10

Comics..................12

Sports...................8

The Port Huron Sports Hall of Fame officially opened its new location at SC4 on Jan. 26. The Hall’s board of directors welcomed the public to the new location in the lower level of the North Building on campus. Some of the visitors to the grand opening included inductees and their friends and families, who

Receiving free money is easier than ever with the help of SC4.edu/money. SC4 Academic Works is a website aiding current and future SC4 students in finding the correct scholarship that they should apply for; making it easier for students to fund a future at SC4. “For students, funding is the most difficult aspect of college, and finding a scholarship is incredibly hard if you don’t know where to look,” said Sean Lathrop, Vice President of Student Government Executive Board. Simplicity is paramount in SC4’s redesign of the scholarship page. Offering the right scholarships for SC4 students is just a click away. Upon logging on, the website lists off a range of available scholarships students can read about and potentially apply for. Each scholarship’s name is a “click through link” that will take you to a separate page with information about the scholarship; this includes the description, qualifications, and the amount the scholarship offers. But where most scholarship websites would leave it at that,

SC4 Academic Works takes the application process a step further: telling you exactly what you qualify for. The website also hosts external scholarships offered by a third party, making the site more dynamic and accessible. This process is very simple; click “sign up,” and the website will open a page where you input basic information that helps filter out scholarships that you qualify for. The information you submit includes an up to date résumé, which is mandatory. After submitting the information, the site posts an updated list of scholarships unique to you. Simply select “Apply” and the

scholarship’s requirements will be listed, as well as the process for applying. Some scholarships require an essay on why you are a prime candidate for the amount received. Others require an essay on a particular topic, as well as proof of club, organization or military involvement. For more information on finding scholarships, visit SC4.edu/money, or visit SC4.edu and select “Financial Aid and Scholarships” for dates of upcoming SC4 Financial Aid Nights. “The easier SC4 makes finding scholarships for us, kudos to them,” said Lathrop.

Nick Wedyke

Managing Editor

Free and easy money

Port Huron Sports Hall of Fame comes to campus

Rachael Pittiglio

Sports Editor

lingered to talk and locate their pictures along the walls. The PHSHF Board of Directors decided to move the hall after its previous location, the Thomas Edison Inn, underwent renovations to house a convention center. “The college reached out to the Hall of Fame,” said Jim Whymer, a board member. SC4 provided space for the hall, and the work to remodel a room for it started during the summer of 2012. Whymer said that some of the athletes helped with the remodeling. He said that currently over 250 plaques are on display. “One thing we did was put them in order,”

Whymer said. At the inn, the inductees’ plaques were placed without specific order; now they are arranged chronologically. Inductees include some SC4 athletes and teams. Visitors can search for information about particular inductees on an internet kiosk in the Hall. The board of directors wants to expand the Hall to include more interactive displays, such as more kiosks and mementos from the athletes honored in the Hall, said Erik Parker, another member of the board. “There are a lot of people with memorabilia in attics and boxes.” Parker said that the board wants

to eventually have displays throughout most of the halls in the North Building’s lower level. The PHSHF usually inducts six to seven individual athletes a year, as well as adding a few teams and presenting several achievement awards. The current space they have left, Parker said, should last three to four years. “We try to encourage everybody to nominate,” says Ralph Dimmick, another board member. “People out there in the community go ‘Why isn’t Billy in there or Susie in there?’ You gotta nominate.” The Hall of Fame will remain open to all visitors during SC4’s regular hours.

Ralph Dimmick, inductee and board of directors member, stands near his plaque. Photo credit:

Rachael PittiglioA meeting area in the hall. Photo credit: Rachael Pittiglio

Renae Stockdale (left) talks to Diane Smith (right) about financial aid in the Financial Aid Offices on campus. Photo Credit: Nicholas Wedyke.

Editor-in-Chief Christina Stoutenburg

Production Editor Zack Penzien

Business Editor Erick Fredendall

Copy Editor Garrett Summerville

Managing Editor Nick Wedyke

Web Master Rebecca Kelly

Photo Editor Liz Whittemore

Sports Editor Rachael Pittiglio

Adviser John Lusk

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I have learned certain things as a first year college student about buying books. The bookstore will only buy back books in a sellable condition. This includes books that have pencil writing or highlighting in it, but not books marked with pen. The bookstore offers a comparable rate with that of other well-known cooperate companies if a buy-back quote is brought in. The pay scale of the book depends on the need of that book. This reflects the economic law of supply and demand. Renting provides a no money back option. Books bought at a different store can be sold to the bookstore. The bookstore provides free shipping if it is opted for. The drop off place to sell old college books is the front counter in the bookstore. Books have to be returned before financial aid ends, but the college buys back books anytime of the year. Financial aid can be used to rent at the bookstore. The bookstore is now marking

food products 50 percent off. Discounted items will be marked 25 percent off during March; specifically clothing. The bookstore also offers clearance. Try asking friends where they got their books. A cheap and useful solution is asking friends to borrow books you might need. Try going to different stores, including online. Keep an open mind about going to different stores and ask if they offer comparative book rates. Even go book shopping with friends. Research stores before going to them. Keep a list full of books you need and their prices. Budget the amount that will be spent on school books. It is best to keep organized when trying to purchase books. Sell books before the semester to increase their worth. Even keep a log of the amount of money spent buying books form the last term to the current one. This will help keep a balance of the money you spent. “Buying books would be a good thing if one could also buy the time to read them; but as a rule the purchase of books is mistaken for the appropriation of their contents.” ― Arthur Schopenhauer, Counsels and Maxims (The Essays of Arthur Schopenhauer)

All about booksMairead Warner

Staff Writer

March of Dimes Jail and Bail FundraiserSaturday, Feb. 9, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Masonic Temple927 Sixth St., Port HuronTickets: DonationsVolunteers are sentenced to spend an hour in a mock jail to raise money for the March of Dimes.

MI College Goal EventSunday, Feb. 10, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.SC4’s M-TEC BuildingRoom 150Students who bring completed 2012 tax forms (or W2s and 1099s) will be able to receive help filling out FAFSA forms from financial aid advisors

Port Huron Town Hall Lecture Series Monday, Feb. 11, 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.McMorran Auditorium 701 McMorran Blvd., Port HuronTickets: $40, subject to availability Actress Joan Collins will be speaking

Free Paczkis from Student GovernmentTuesday, Feb. 12, 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m., 12 noon – 1:30 p.m., and 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.College Center AtriumFree paczki, coffee, and juice will be offered by student government, while supplies last.

Bowling Fundraiser for The HarborSaturday, Feb. 16, 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.Port Huron Lanes1718 Hancock St., Port HuronTickets: Adults $3 per game, Ages 17 and younger $1.50, and shoe rentals will be $3There will be bowling and raffles. A percentage of the proceeds will go to benefit The Harbor.

Author VisitThursday, Feb. 21, 6:30 p.m.Marysville Library1175 Delaware Ave, MarysvilleMeet the author of “Winds of Change,” David Russell.

Concert: Two for One “Concerto Concert”Saturday, Feb. 16, 7:00 p.m. McMorran Auditorium701 McMorran Blvd., Port HuronTickets are $7 for adults, $5 for college students, and free for children K-12 when accompanied by an adult.St. Clair County Community College presents the two preforming bands.

Books are the most important thing in any college experience. Books are also a major factor in each and every college student’s budget. Photo credit: Min Lui

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The Staff

Erick FredendallBusiness Editor

2010 graduate of Imlay City High School, Erick Fredendall is now a sophomore at SC4 studying to become a professional journalist and media specialist. A student of philosophy and a history nerd, Fredendall spends much of his time reading.He is a dedicated big brother of five younger siblings. After completing his college experience, he plans to use his education to keep local news publications across the country relevant to the times.

Liz WhittemorePhoto Editor

2010 graduate of Algonac High School, Whittemore is currently a sophomore at SC4 pursuing a career in journalism. Whittemore is a member of Phi Theta Kappa, the Global Awareness Club, and is the Photo Editor for the Erie Square Gazette. The Algonac resident loves going on road trips in her spare time. Liz is a terrible bowler. She plans to move out of state and continue studying journalism after graduation in May.

Rachael PittiglioSports Editor

At various points of her life, Rachael Pittiglio has wanted to be a ballerina, a detective, and a sky diver. After jumping off a few bridges and trying on pointe shoes, she decided to write about them instead. Given the amount of caffeine she consumes, that decision still may not extend her lifetime, but she can hope.

Garrett Summerville Copy Editor Garrett Summerville is an aspiring journalist and sophomore at SC4. He has lived in St. Clair County his entire life. Garrett loves movies, television, and reading news. He plans to transfer to Oakland University in the fall to further his education, and hopes have a career in writing for an online news source.

Christina StoutenburgEditor in Chief

Christina Stoutenburg is a resident of Smiths Creek and editor in chief for the Erie Square Gazette. Stoutenburg is currently majoring in journalism, but also has an interest in culinary arts. She specializes in making cakes and loves photography.

Rebecca KellyWeb Master

Rebecca Kelly is the ESG webmaster. In addition to being a farmer and a freelance artist, Rebecca is on the path to becoming a mortician. Her sidekicks are a neato-keen husband, and two dogs named Frankenstein and Dallas. Most notable about Rebecca is that when popcorn is placed before her, you will not get any; she will devour it until she gets sick.

Zack PenzienProduction Editor

Zack Penzien is the production editor at the ESG. He is an artist, and sometimes a writer, in his spare time. He also runs a gamma world D&D game, which he likes to do a bunch. He is also a big fan of the Stouffer’s Mac and cheese that he was eating while he wrote this.

Nicholas WedykeStaff Writer

Nicholas Wedyke is an SC4 sophomore interested in transferring to Central Michigan University to receive a degree in news editorial journalism. When he isn’t acting as managing editor for the ESG, Nick enjoys playing hockey, cinematography and the culinary arts.

If you are interested in having an article, photograph, or cartoon published with the ESG, drop by the office located in room 123 of the Main Building. The ESG meets every Thursday from 2 p.m. to 2:50 p.m. Can’t make it to a meeting? Our editors can be contacted through eriesquaregazette@

gmail.com. We also welcome story suggestions that relate to campus and community events.

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Thursday Feburary 7, 20l3CampusThe Staff

Angie StoecklinStaff Writer

Angie Stoecklin is a past student of SC4, and she has returned to pursue her associate’s degree in journalism. Other than writing, of course, Angie also enjoys drawing and painting. Despite her lack of musical talent, Angie has been working on learning the acoustic guitar when she is not writing or doodling on all of her notebooks. Angie currently lives in Columbus Mich. with her parents while she works on obtaining her college degree.

Hannah EppleyStaff Writer

Hannah Eppley is enjoying her first semester on the Erie Square Gazette as a staff writer. Her interests include environmental science, business, and photography. She is planning on transferring to Central Michigan University.

Keegan MurphyStaff Writer

Keegan Murphy is a freshman as St. Clair Community College. His major of studies are business and hopes to get a general business transfer degree. Some interesting things about Keegan: he is a very high energy individual and is involved in the Marketing & Management Club, a producer at EBW.TV and is considering joining other clubs on campus. His goal is to eventually transfer to either Walsh or Northwood universities

Kristopher ReynoldsStaff Writer

Kristopher Reynolds is a student of journalism and psychology at SC4. He specializes in New Age and Gonzo Journalism. He is an avid writer in his spare time, as well as a self-producing musician, having almost two decades of experience in music theory and several instruments. He enjoys the finer and simpler things in life; long walks through nature, fine literature, a nice cigar, and a highball in the evening as he relaxes with his thoughts.

Mairead WarnerStaff Writer

Mairead Warner is nineteen year old freshman at SC4. She lives on a small farm on Melvin, Michigan with her parents and three siblings. Mairead plans on attending Oakland University to become a journalist, and in the meantime she is working as deputy treasurer for Speaker Township.

John LuskAdvisor

John Lusk is in his twenty-sixth year of teaching at SC4, and has been reading newspapers since he could. In his fifteenth year as adviser to the Erie Square Gazette, Lusk hopes to continue working with the best students on campus for a few more years.

Twana PinskeyStaff Writer

Twana Pinskey is a journalism major and current Editor-in-Chief of the Erie Square Gazette. An accomplished photographer, her images have appeared in “Patterns” magazine three times. She is a NCSL (National Certified Student Leader), an on-air talent at 91.3 FM WSGR, and a member of Phi Theta Kappa-Lambda Mu Honors Society. Pinskey is a part-time broadcast journalist for WPHM AM 1380 at Radio First here in Port Huron.

Reachelle KocisStaff Wtiter

Reachelle Kocis is 29 years old. She has two children that are eight years apart. She has wanted to be a journalist since she was 12 years old.

Taylor McAllisterStaff Writer

Maley DeVriendtStaff Writer

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Finding your New Year’s resolution of exercising more difficult than you imagined? Or perhaps you are just trying to start working out. Whatever the circumstances are, SC4’s Wellness Committee is offering a grand opportunity for fitness bound students. Every Wednesday beginning at 5 p.m. in room 150 of the M-Tec building, a class is held which is designed to get students away from the couch and up on their feet; maybe even have a little fun while they are at it. The instructor, Jenny McElwain, is always happy to see new faces come to the class and have a good time. It is a class so it’s not just open to students. Anyone from the community is welcome to join

the festivities as long as they pay the $5 entry fee. So go ahead and bring your best friend or sibling along. More people means more fun! To entertain those attending, the class offers a healthy variety of exercises, so that more of the body’s muscles are used, and it keeps the class from getting stale. Pilates is used to strengthen the core muscles in the torso, which is usually preformed on a mat. To tone out muscles and improve flexibility, the students practice the relaxing form of Yoga. There is also the old fashioned strength training portion of the class, which builds more muscle and increases the overall strength of the body. The most interesting part of the class is the Zumba training. Zumba is a fusion of dance and aerobic elements that create an atmosphere than feels more like a night on the town, rather than exercising. The class will be operating every Wednesday this semester until May 8th from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. If you are worried about your fitness

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In the fall of 2010, Cros-Lex High School initiated a program in an effort to make college more affordable for students. This program is known as CL5. While this program eliminates the cost of tuition, students can only enroll in

CL5 if they wish to pursue either a science or arts degree. Although this may seem limited, the selling point of the program has an appeal: it’s free. When the program began in 2010, classes were held locally at the Geiger College Center in Croswell. Instructors from SC4 would travel to the center to teach their classes. This made the program unique due to the fact it was the first of its kind to offer classes that did not take place on the community college’s campus. “On the third year it changed to the students must take their

classes at the campus to get a real college experience,” says Taylor McAllister, a student participating in the CL5 program. Despite the traveling fees newly bestowed on the students, the program itself is still free. “Getting a degree without having to pay much out of pocket for schooling, that part is nice,” says Taylor. Students can also complete two years of college classes in only one year by enrolling in AP classes in combination with the program. Although this is a great opportunity to get ahead in the pursuit of education, a downfall to

this is students would perhaps find this task overwhelming, and over time, those participating in the program could lose interest. Taylor said, “The program was grand in theory, quite ambitious and one of a kind, but in practice it suffered and lost support from its participates through neglect of communication, and ill preparing us for the rigors of advance placement classes coupled with college courses.” Despite the negative aspects of the program that have resurfaced, one can only hope that such a great opportunity for students to pursue a higher education can be saved

CL5 Program offers opportunitiesAngie Stoecklin

Staff Writer

Pack your sunglasses and coconut oil. Saint Clair County Community College’s athletic department is selling raffle tickets to raise money for SC4 athletics. The first prize is a trip for two to

Hawaii. Also being offered is a second prize trip to Las Vegas. Winner of the Hawaii trip will spend seven nights on Maui at a four-star hotel with roundtrip airfare and car rental included. Winner of the Las Vegas trip will receive a two night stay at the Tropicana Resort along with roundtrip airfare. According to SC4 Athletics Director, Dale Voss, monies from event will go towards purchase of equipment for the gym, and to increase athletics scholarship budget.

AlohaTwana Pinskey

Staff Writer

Voss said student athletes are involved in the fundraiser. “The students work hard at fundraising efforts because they know it allows for travel, new equipment and scholarships,” he said. The drawing will be held Feb 16 at 4 p.m. in the SC4 Gymnasium. Proceeds from the event will benefit SC4 athletics programs. Tickets are $10 for one or $20 for three. For information or to purchase tickets, call the athletics department at 810-989-5670.

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Student-to-teacher pelvic exams, literature, head shaving, humor, poetry, death, humanity, drama, sarcasm, medical lingo... this isn’t talking about an episode of “House.” The item currently on the table is an upcoming play here at SC4 called “Wit,” written by Margaret Edson. This production is being directed by Tom Kephart. On Jan. 23, the first read through took place and it certainly looks to be a display of clever, beautiful and dramatic theatre. Suzanne O’Brien, who is playing the main character Vivian Bearing (a cancer patient), is taking her role to a new level of dedication by actually shaving her head. If that doesn’t prove a love for theatre, than what does? O’Brien said, “It’s for a good cause, and I love to be a part of a good cause. Plus, unlike a tattoo,

Better than “E.R.”Kristopher Reynolds

Staff Writer

hair grows back [laughs]”. Director Tom Kephart said, “It’s certainly an honor to be working with this play, and it’s one that has always been on my bucket list. We’re expecting great things, and I urge all to come and enjoy”. The cast and crew consists of a diverse group of students, as well as some SC4 professors. The liveliness shown by the

cast guarantees the fun, yet professional, direction that Mr. Kephart is taking it. Though the title could be misleading, there are morals and drama presented in this production that certainly would take hold of any audience. During the first read-through, the potential and promise of a more-than-appealing production was evident. “Wit” will be taking place in the

Fine Arts Theatre on Thursday Mar. 21. Showtime is 5:30 p.m. Tickets will be $7 for adults and $5 for students, children and seniors. Anyone interested is urged to attend. Let’s face it, most people could use a little theatre on a Thursday. Kephart said, “We hope to see many a student, parent, and others interested there!”

Do you remember sitting in your elementary art class and hearing your teacher talk about your art being in an actual art exhibit? Many people can remember this, and also the feeling that goes along with it. Being excited, ner-vous, happy and even doubtful are only just some of the feelings that could have been mustered up in that little body of yours. For many students in the surrounding areas, the Beatrice Thornton Student Art Exhibition has helped to show many aspiring artist’s work. 2013 marks the 45th annual Bea-trice Thornton Student Art Exhibi-tion. The show is put on during the months of February and March in the Fine Arts Building on SC4’s

campus in Port Huron. The exhibit shows the work of many students selected by their art teachers from elementary schools in Roosevelt, Lakeport, Garfield, Crull, Keewah-din, St. Mary’s Port Huron, St. Mary’s St. Clair, Thomas Edison, Woodrow Wilson, Morton, Wash-ington, Gardens, Holy Cross, Gearing, Pine River, Belle River, John F. Farrell, Yale, Avoca and Landmark Academy. The exhibition, which is free to the public, has been split into two shows; both being inSC4's Fine Arts Galleries. Elemen-tary school art is the first show, go-ing from February 1st through to the 22nd. The middle school and high school art shows follow from March 1st through April 1st. Each show is open Monday through Fri-day from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Saturday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. While walking through the ex-hibit, you will find many creative paintings, drawings and more proj-ects that will show you the talent of so many young individuals from around the area. There are many

things from penguins to flowers, and even masks. Whatever your taste of art may be, there is bound

45th annual Beatrice Thornton Student Art Exhibition

Maley DeVriendt

Staff Writer

to be a piece in the show that will catch your eye, and most likely, a smile.

Having trouble studying for midterm exams? Never seem like there is enough time in the day to study, go to work and hang out with friends? Does Microsoft Office or Excel never seem to do what you want them to do? Did you know that as a SC4 student, you have access to free workshops to help you with all these problems and many more?

Workshops that focus on studying effectively, securing scholarships, performance and test anxiety are just a few that are offered to any student attending the college. The programs are offered on different days, and there are a total of ten different programs this semester. The programs are located in the Achievement Center in the College Center, though some are in library too. Faculty members, including Professor Jim Berry, Director of Library Services Christopher Rennie, and Director of Academic Success Brenda Rinke, instruct these workshops. The workshops are very casual, open discussions that last from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. or

1:30 p.m. Brenda Rinke says, “This is really cool”, and her goals from the programs are to help students succeed in many different areas. She says she “wants the whole school to come.”

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Photo Credit: Maley DeVriendt

Director Tom Kephart and cast of “Wit” during rehearsal. Photo Credit: Kristopher Reynolds

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Chili and chilly: these words sound exactly the same, and yet they’re completely different. However, as unrelated as their definitions may be, both came together quite swimmingly on Jan. 25-26. St. Clair County inhabitants, and other county immigrants, both came together those days to enjoy Chilly Fest: a celebration in Port Huron that honors, well, coldness. Oh, and of course, chili. Spirits were high and fingertips were frozen during events such as Ice sculpting (with demonstrations for those early enough to see), a heated beer-tent, free movies at the McMorran, public fire-pits, free carriage rides, musical performances, Knowlton Ice Museum tours, laser tag, bed races, marshmallow roasting, pub crawls (cocoa crawls for the faint of heart), penny wars, scavenger

hunts, and, of course, a chili cook-off featuring a variety of different categories. The town was daunted with sculptures in front of the McMorran and many local businesses. From the Guinness Harp of Lynch’s Irish Tavern to the “Ice Phoenix,” frosty depictions of art were nowhere near short supply. According to one of the artists, “Temperatures were low, streets are littered with people, and there’s not one person without a

smile. What more could you ask for?” Some may have something to say on the temperature part, but that’s irrelevant. Local businesses definitely felt the positivity of the event. According to Kristen DeWitt, a waitress at Lynch’s Bar and Grill, “We were literally packed wall to wall non-stop all day. From huge parties, people waiting in line outside, server’s selling over $1,500 each...definitely a good business day.”

Who says it’s too cold?

In hard news, the winners of the People’s Choice category (after all, that’s the category that matters, eh?) were Bogey’s Bar and Grill. For the avid chili connoisseur, if indeed such a thing exists, Bogey’s is certainly the place to be for a bread-bowl of delicious meat-soup concoction. Good spirits abroad and congratulations to Bogey’s on crumbling the competition ‘con carne’ style. Chow (pun intended).

Kristopher ReynoldsStaff Writer

SC4’s President Dr. Kevin Pollock is stepping on stage Thursday, Feb. 28 at Lynch’s Irish Tavern. Pollock will be singing and playing an acoustic set at Lynch’s on Huron Ave. 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. to raise money for construction of a Natural Science Museum at SC4. There will be no charge for entry, but donations are welcome and encouraged. Tip jars and envelopes for pledges will be available at the event. According to Pollock, Lynch’s has pledged a $200 donation for construction of the science museum on first floor of the Clara E. Mackenzie building outside of the Campus Innovation Center. The museum will feature a large display with signage and tables and chairs, creating an ideal surrounding for group studying. The Natural Science Museum

Sing for scienceLiz Whittemore

Photo Editor

is the third capital project of the SC4 Foundation’s “All Aboard: Campaign for Talent, Technology, and Tomorrow”. According to SC4 Director of College Advancement and Alumni Relations David Goetze, as of Jan. 31, $44,057 has been raised for the science museum, about 29% of the estimated $150,000 cost of the project. The campaign is entirely donation-based with the purpose of raising money for student

scholarships and five capital projects. Since the campaign launch on Nov. 1, 2011, two capital projects have been completed and $631,000 has been raised for student scholarships; $531,000 over the $100,000 goal. The McMorran Greenway and Street Closure project and an addition of the Campus Innovation Center are the first capital projects to be completed through the All Aboard Campaign.

In addition to the Natural Science Museum, the SC4 Foundation is still raising money for the remaining two projects: updating campus signage and restoration of room 312 in the Main Building. For more information on the campaign, or to donate to remaining projects or student scholarships, visit sc4.edu/allaboard.

Pet of the issueChristina Stoutenburg

Editor-in-Chief

To help cover adoption fees, an anonymous supporter has offered to help cover the cost of any pet featured in the Erie Square Gazette. For more information on adopting these pets, contact the

Sanilac County Humane Society at (810) 657-8962, or e-mail them at societypets @att.net. You can also visit their webpage and check out the other adorable adoptees at www. petfinder .com /shelters/ MI278.html. For more information call 989-5584.

Zeek is a young male Chihuahua; he has short brown, black and white fur. He is neutered and up-to-date with routine shots.

Zeek’s adoption fee is $175.00.

Derek Maxwell, co-founder of Ice Brigades carves a phoenix at the 2013 Chilly Fest Sat. Jan 26th. Photo Credit

Twana Pinskey.

Rock Stevens, owner of Atrium Café submitted his restaurant’s chili during the chili cook off Jan. 26 in Port Huron. Photo Credit Twana Pinskey

Photo Credit Twana Pinskey.

Visual representation of the Natural Science Museum. Photo provided by SC4 Public Relations.

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Thursday Feburary 7, 20l3Sports

The Lady Skippers moved to first place in the Michigan Community College Athletic Association Eastern Conference after winning at their Jan. 30 game, putting their record at 18-1. Earlier that day, National Junior College Athletic Association Division II polls, once again, ranked the SC4 women’s basketball team as sixth in the nation, four places up from the most recent standing. The Skippers beat the Macomb Community College Monarchs 56-48. It was a home game for the Skippers, and a supportive crowd packed the bleachers. Until then, Macomb had remained undefeated (17-0). Both teams played an aggressive defense, leaving the score 10-9 at 11 minutes in. The Skippers didn’t

Hey hockey fans, the Detroit Red Wings are back! On January 6th, a collective bargaining agreement was reached between the National Hockey League and its players’ association after a nearly four month dispute. When an agreement could not be reached by the time the old agreement expired, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman announced that the players and coaches were locked out; in other words, no hockey. Fans waited anxiously for news of an agreement as the lockout ate into the regularly scheduled 2012-2013 season, which has been shortened from the usual 82 games to 48 games. A week and a half later, the players were on the ice for their first games of the season. Hockey season started out with a bang on January 19th, with head-to-head match ups including the Philadelphia Flyers taking on the Pittsburgh Penguins, and the Detroit Red Wings facing the St. Louis Blues.

Lady Skippers take first place in Michigan Eastern Conference

make as many three-point shots as they did at the Jan. 26 game, and both teams had missed several free-throws. The scores remained close throughout the first half, with the Skippers leading by as little as one point at times. At halftime it was 23-18. “There’s a lot of energy in here tonight. The excitement is in the crowd; you can just feel it in the air,” said the play-by-play announcer during halftime. The Monarchs rallied at the start of the second half, gaining a brief two-point lead, but the Skippers quickly took it back and the Monarchs would not recover it for the rest of the game. With 11 minutes to go, the score stood at 32-30. That stretched to 42-32 as the Skippers began to build a more solid lead. The final three minutes stretched out in a back and forth of fouls that repeatedly stopped the clock for free throws. The Skippers took a defensive focus as the time ran down. With one minute left, it was 53-42, and Macomb drove the offensive, pushing their own points up and forcing the Skippers

The Red Wings suffered an embarrassing defeat, losing to the Blues 0-6 on opening day, and haven’t been playing up to par ever since. On Friday February 1st, the Wings were able to redeem themselves as they beat the Blues by a score of 3-5, this time at Joe Louis Arena in front of an enthusiastic and supportive hometown crowd. The Wings also welcomed back

their captain, Henrik Zetterberg, who had been absent from the ice for a few days due to an illness, on Friday. Zetterberg showed that he was truly back in action, scoring a hat trick to lead his team to the win. Hopefully, with the return of their captain, the Red Wings will be able to break out of the slump they are in and better their record which is now 4-3-1. Lack of talent isn’t the problem

for the Wings as they have many skilled players, including newcomer forward Damien Brunner, who has four goals in eight games played. The Detroit Red Wings have potential for a winning season if they build team chemistry, and find a way to get the puck in the net.

Hockey is back!Hannah Eppley

Staff Writer

Rachael Pittiglio

Sports Editor

to score as well as defend. The Monarchs brought the 11 point lead down to eight, but the

Skippers rebounded and ran down the final seconds on the clock for a win.

The Lady Skippers won 95-52 against the Henry Ford Community College Lady Hawks on Wednesday Jan. 26. The Hawks led into the game with the first point, but the Skippers quickly followed up. During the first half, Skippers forward Jade Gaines injured her knee, which took her out of play for the rest of the game. Still, the Skippers put up an energetic offense and had a 20 point lead

(45-25) by the end of the first half. They held the lead in the second half and continued to push the offense, ending the game 43 points ahead.

The SC4 men’s basketball team also played the HFCC Hawks on Jan. 26; a loss by eight points. Henry Ford took the lead from the start, although the Skippers remained close. In the first half they managed to tie the scores

(33-33), but the Hawks recovered 33-38. The Skippers chased the Hawks by a few points in the second half until the clock passed 13:00, when the Hawks began to increase the gap. With one minute left, the score was 75-88, and although the Skippers managed to reduce the Hawks’ thirteen point lead, the game ended at 87-95.

Skippers play Henry Ford HawksRachael Pittiglio

Sports Editor

Kem Bradshaw shoots a free throw for the Skippers. Photo credit: Rachael Pittiglio

From left to right: Ken Holland, Henrik Zetterberg, Mike Babcock. Zetterberg is named captain at the beginning of the 2012-2013 NHL season.Photo by Tom Gromak under a Creative Commons license.

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Thursday Feburary 7, 20l3Opinion

Kurt Vonnegut said, “There is nothing intelligent to say about a massacre,” and I tend to agree with him. The events of Sandy Hook Elementary, “The Dark Knight Rises” shooting and others tell me that a discussion needs to be started. Don’t misunderstand me, a discussion needs to be started, and we don’t need a quick fix because decisions made quickly as a reaction to tragedy never work. I myself am not opposed to all guns, such as hand guns, rifles, shot guns and the like. People around here like to hunt, and I think they should be allowed to do so. I am for making sure the right people acquire guns. The only thing I think needs to be done: close the gun show loop hole. This is, according to civilliberty.about .com, “in thirty three states, private gun owners who are selling are not required to submit back ground checks only.” I was shocked that this was a thing! This is a huge issue in making sure the right people get guns, but we also must not restrict

Gun debate: the view from opposite sidesZack Penzien

Production Editor

Twana Pinskey

Staff Writer

Browsing any of the many unique realms of the internet, one would be hard pressed to go without seeing a cat picture or reference to a cat. At this point, cats have become a staple cemented in the internet community, but why is the internet so obsessed with the feline race? According to a 2010 survey by the University of Texas at Austin, 42 percent of Americans identify themselves as a “dog-person,” with only a meager 12 percent

considering themselves a “cat-person.” But when I’m strolling through the pages of Reddit, it seems as though all 12 percent of cat people are constantly uploading pictures, memes and stories containing Felis domesticus (or cats). One theory, according to Thoughtcatalog.com, is that humans are intrigued by how perplexed a cat is to its environment, as well as the child-like innocence they exhibit when responding to new things. Along with “dog-people” being more likely to go outside and toss a Frisbee or paint a fence in suburbia, they are less likely to be online posting pictures to Tumblr or Reddit. But after all is said and done, humans are in awe of cat-kind, and envy an animal this is truly free from restraint, and are ignorant to the problems in human society.

or discourage legal gun sales at the shows. A quick background check system is needed that, in this day and age, should be easy with a net book and an internet connection. I heard a lot about the Executive actions that President Obama passed this past month. The way they were described to me made it seem like he was dooming all gun owners I did not find anything remotely resembling what was described to me in it. I acquired several lists of his actions from different sources, all exactly the same, but for this we are going to focuses on the list at Forbs.com. Among the enactive actions were: have the ATF publish a letter to gun sellers about how to run background checks; proposing to run background checks before returning a seized gun. The orders are mostly like these. I feel the term “executive actions” are a bit misleading. Seriously, go read them. This is not an issue that can’t or should be solved overnight. For any positive change, we need both sides to sit down and argue and compromise, because something needs to change.

“We must reject the idea

that every time a law is broken,

society is guilty rather than the

lawbreaker. It is time to restore the

American precept that each individual

is accountable for his actions.”-Ronald Regan

I am a mother of three and a grandmother of five with two more grandchildren on the way. Like most other Americans, I wept when I heard the news about the loss of 20 children. For me, it has never been solely about the ownership and use of guns. My focus is on how to safely regulate firearms, while keeping the freedom to own and

use them. I believe both are possible. According to a Jan 15 article by Phillip Rucker in the Washington Post, President Obama announced plans for a 23 step gun control ban he wants to implement without the approval of Congress. Many of the 23 steps are nothing more than an attempt to ban as many guns as possible. I agree with some of the steps. For example, improving the background check for the purchase of firearms and better access to mental health care will benefit everyone. No matter which side of the issue you stand on, the fact remains that there is no regulatory system that can screen out all unstable people or criminals from securing firearms. Regulations, not total bans, are needed on the types of firearms available. The key word here is to regulate. Even our founding fathers knew a “regulated militia” was necessary. I don’t much care for my government deciding for me which firearms I can or cannot own. I would rather see pro and anti-gunners all sitting down together to come up with viable solutions to decrease guns falling into the hands of the wrong people.

They took over the internet… what meow?Nicholas Wedyke

Managing Editor

Same Difference On the first day at the ESG, we were informed of our main mission: to be the voice of the student body. Immediately I thought, “How am I supposed to be the voice of something I don’t feel a part of?” Walking around campus can be intimidating when you notice all of the differences between yourself and others. Some of us are young, some are old, and some have children or jobs. Through a bit of reflection,

Reachelle Kocis

Staff Writer

I realized that our differences are the very things that make us alike. Everybody attending college has personal sacrifices to make, problems to deal with and growth to achieve. There is one outstanding similarity that unites us; we are all here to improve our lives through education. While our motives and challenges differ, we are all on the road to success. So, no matter your situation, don’t give up. If you need help writing, the writing center will be happy to

help. If you are like me and look at math like it’s Greek, there are tutors in the math center to help. Most professors will point you in the right direction, or give words of wisdom. If you just feel overwhelmed, making a new friend with a similar major or career goals can be encouraging and ease anxiety. Remember that adversity only exists to reveal strength of character.

Left to right: Basil and Flynn gazing out into the world. Photo taken by Nick Wedyke.

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Silver Linings Playbook

David O.Russell

Drama/comedy

12/25/12 122 min

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“Silver Linings Playbook,” the new film from writer/director David O. Russell, is a romantic comedy about a man’s struggles with love, family, and the trials of everyday life. However, it is not the kind of film you are expecting it to be. The screenplay is an adaptation from the 2008 novel, “The Silver Linings Playbook,” by Matthew Quick. The story follows Pat, an ex- teacher who has recently been released from a mental institution, on his journey to reconnect with his estranged wife. His goals become increasingly more complicated as he deals with family and his new friend Tiffany, who matches his eccentricity. At its core, “Silver Linings Playbook” is a story about mental disabilities and the

effects they have on loved ones. Instead of pointing an accusatory finger at those with mental illnesses, the film brings them to our level, and shows that none of us can honestly call ourselves “normal.” Bradley Cooper, who plays the film’s lead, excels at bringing a depth to his character that is usually not scene in romantic comedies. He has been nominated for an Academy Award, and won the Critic’s Choice Award for this role. Jennifer Lawrence, known for starring in “The Hunger Games,” plays Tiffany. Lawrence shows her abilities as an actress by portraying a massive range of emotions. As a result, her performance is mesmerizing. She has also been nominated for an Academy Award, and has won a Golden Globe. Joining the list of actors who have been Oscar nominated for their roles is Robert De Niro, who plays Pat’s superstitious father with OCD. De Niro reminds the audience that he is one of the great American actors working today. His performance is comedic, relatable and flawless. “Silver Linings Playbook”

is very predictable. One could correctly guess the movie’s ending after watching the trailer. However, this flaw does not wreck the movie. What sets it apart from its fellow romantic comedies are the characters. O. Russell’s direction makes the characters, which would normally be unlikeable, quite loveable. You not only see their

emotions, but understand what they are going through. Because of its depth and handling of tricky subject matter, “Silver Linings Playbook” is a must see, despite the extremely predictable ending. I give it 4 out of 5.

Not your typical rom-com

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Copy Editor

Breathing a fresh breath of life in the old work-horse of fantasy literature, “The Name of the Wind” is a very good read with the potential to become a truly great one. Written by Patrick Rothfuss and published in 2007, “The Name of the Wind” is the first book in the series called “The Kingkiller Chronicles,” a tale of a tale being told by an innkeeper named Kote, whose secret identity is the super powerful Kvothe the Bloodless, the Kingkiller, the Arcane, etc.; a famous wizard who has gone into

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hiding after a mysterious twist in the plot. That’s where the anomalies in what’s considered a “fantasy novel” start. When you read the typical “once upon a time” tale, you don’t gather much of a personality from the narrator. Not the case with this. The tale, told in an autobiographical style by the main character to an individual called “the Chronicler,” takes a different route than traditional storytelling. This story gives you a very real sense of how the character reacted (then and now) to events. When Kvothe gets to the emotional bits, he chokes up—when he acts impulsively or brash in the story, he laments over how foolish he was. As he weaves the story, it becomes apparent that he is emotionally invested in his tale, which has a remarkable ability to make the reader emotionally invested as well. The world that Rothfuss created

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feels very real. An example of this is one of the main antagonists in the book (besides the main antagonist): Kvothe is broke. Throughout the book, he’s

scrambling to pay for food, clothing, and later on, tuition to a fancy school that teaches magic. He has student debt. Sound familiar?

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