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March 24, 2011 Volume 58, Issue 12Serving the Blue Water area since 1931A public forum by and for students

Professor Kraig Archer, Global Awareness Club adviser:

In New York City, I was most impressed by our students – Matt Boyd, Rachel Kobylas, Twana Pinskey, Ray Robison, and Liz Whittemore. Once it was decided the Global Awareness Club was going to New York, the students took the lead in arranging a multitude of details, such as where we would stay, transportation and

the sites we would see. Their motto was, “we do the difficult immediately; the impossible takes a while longer.”

Once in New York, they were all great representatives for our college. It was impressive how they asked Dr. Easterly – one of the world’s top authorities on international development and foreign aid – relevant questions.

Twana discussed her experiences in Honduras and plans to assist the women she has been working with there. Rachel told him of the college’s plans to send students to our sister college in Guatemala, and how we would like to work with their students to help the poor in their country.

Dr. Easterly was very impressed that students drove all the way from Michigan

to see him, and that they shared their own plans for international development projects. He was humbled by that, and told them that he hoped that he would live up to their expectations as he answered their questions.

Our students also networked and established contacts with Columbia University’s chapter of Engineers Without Borders, the Peace

Rachel Olivia Kobylas, Erie Square Gazette Staff Writer and Global Awareness Club member

The limited space each of us has been given for this combination piece will never do New York City any justice. You’ve heard the cliché “you had to be there.” Well, you did. The team that went to New York is building an international network of contacts with many schools and organizations that will have an impact on the college’s future goals.

Corps, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the State Department, the New York Police Department, the New York Fire Department and the journalism departments at both New York University and Columbia University.

On top of this they saw the United Nations, the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, the musical “Chicago” on Broadway, the John Lennon Memorial in Central Park,

and the 9/11 Memorial at Ground Zero. They attended conferences on international careers through the government, as well as on the work of female documentary film makers. We ate great Italian, Thai, Turkish, and Cuban food. Although we didn’t get much sleep, we would all go back in a New York minute.

The most powerful experience I had personally was the 9/11 Tour. It’s almost 10 years later and the tour is given by people directly impacted by the attack. I still get misty-eyed thinking about what our two tour guides shared with us. The tour reminds us all to be thankful for what we have, and to cherish those in our lives. In a moment it all can change. New York was a unique and incredible experience, and one I hope many more will share next year.

Twana Pinskey, Erie Square Gazette Editor-in-Chief and Global Awareness Club member:

Visiting ground zero while in New York, I remember thinking of the beautiful, sunny day in New York, how solemn and revered ground zero felt.

Global Awareness students in NYC made contacts that will help set ground work for future humanitarian efforts in places like Chiquimula, Honduras, Africa or wherever the students and faculty of St. Clair County Community College feel compelled to answer the call to assist our global neighbors.

My proudest moment was when Adrian Mihai, Broadcast Operations Manager at New York University’s journalism department, commented SC4 has something we don’t.

“You have an FCC regulated radio station?” asked Mihai.

He then went on to say how envious he was, because the students at NYU do not have a FCC regulated radio station. This felt like a confirmation that community college students can and do get what we need to compete in our chosen fields.CONTINUED ON PAGE 2

Taking a bite of the Big Apple

Photo By Twana Pinskey

Photo by Rachel Kobylas

Photo by Liz Whittemore

Photo By Raymond Robinson

Construction of this building at Ground Zero, on the site of the building Professor Tansky was at in 2001.

Photo By Twana Pinskey Subway musicians are commonplace in New York. This gentleman earns money by playing his jing-hu, a Peking opera fiddle.

The John Lennon memorial, located in the Strawberry Fields portion of Central park, stands in memory of perhaps one of the greatest songwriters from the last century.

A survivor of the 9/11 event and tour guide inside Winter Garden. In background, the construction continues where the Twin Towers once stood.

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Matthew Boyd, Global Awareness Club President:

The trip to New York was a great learning tool and we accomplished many goals. Talking with Dr. Easterly and the Columbia chapter of Engineers Without Borders provided us with many ideas and options. We were also thankful for the unexpected opportunities that presented themselves.

Ray Robinson, Erie Square Gazette Managing Editor and Global Awareness Club member: The “City that Never Sleeps,” the “Big Apple,” the “City so Nice They Named it Twice” and “Gotham.” Each name invokes many visuals, but they all refer to New York City. With its many burroughs, you can be there a month and still not enjoy every experience. To stand in the heart of Times Square is almost overwhelming; the sights and sounds may be irritating, but in some ways flow like music. New York City has many nationalities under its umbrella. Having experienced this world for the first time, I was impressed how it flowed as a single entity.

At a conference at NYU, we talked to the journalism department director. The director said he was “envious” of SC4, because NYU does not have an FCC license and cannot broadcast their radio station. On the way to another workshop, we had we stopped and talked with an NYPD officer. He explained some of the NYPD’s hiring practices, and that they are currently hiring. We learned a great deal, and we’re eager to share it all very soon.

Taking a bite of the Big Apple continued

Photo by Liz Whittemore photo by Raymond robinson

Photo by Rachel Kobylas

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Savannah WilcoxSports Editor

On Saturday, March 26, the SC4 Foundation and the Detroit Red Wings Alumni Association will host a fundraising hockey game doors open at 3 p.m. and the game will begin at 4 p.m. at the McMorran arena. Admission fee for the game is $5, and all proceeds from the tickets sold will be donated to the SC4 Foundation in memory of former SC4 nursing instructor Mary M. Barss. The game will consist of a team of former Red Wings playing for the Red Wings Alumni Association, and a team of players representing the SC4 Foundation. There will also be a chance to grab an autograph for a low price of $3 from a former Red Wing. Proceeds from the autographs will also be donated to the SC4 Foundation, as well as the Red Wings Alumni Association. Also during the intermission will be a chance to play and win a 50-50 raffle, and a contest to win a television. Anyone wishing to attend the Fighting Falcons game afterwards may attend the Fighting Falcons game for $3 by showing the ticket stub from the alumni game. The Fighting Falcons will be playing the Traverse City North Stars at 7 p.m. The Falcons have lost their last four games, and the team has an overall record of 6-49.

Hockey fundraiser coming to McMorran


The men’s and women’s basketball teams both beat Kirtland CC in the first round of the NJCAA tournament, but lost in the second round to the end the season for both teams. The men beat Kirtland CC 75-64 in the first round of the NJCAA tournament and led by nearly 20 points in the second half of the game. Dale Vos said, “Our bench really helped out in this game because they scored 29 points for us in the first half.” Chatavius Turner scored 14 points off the bench for the Skippers, and Tony Villolovos led the team with 17 points. The big first round win advanced the Skippers to a second round game against the No. 1 Nationally ranked Mott CC team. “Mott CC is a very good team, but I believed we had a chance to beat

them,” Dale Vos said. The Skippers lost to the conference champions in the second round 85-77. Coach Vos was disappointed with the very average first half the Skippers played against Mott CC as they trailed by almost 20 points in the first half and cut the lead to 12 with a 44-32 score at halftime. Eventually the team cut the Mott lead to four in the second half, but struggled to take a lead. “You cannot play an average game against the No.1 seed in the country and expect to end up with a win,” Coach Vos said. Tory Villolovos again led the team with 15 points, while Alan Sharp added another 13 points, four rebounds, and four assists. The team finished fourth in the MCCAA Eastern conference with a 9-7 conference, and 20-12 overall record.

Skippers Men finish fourth


The Baseball and Softball teams for SC4 have started again for the spring season. While the Women’s team will be starting up on Sunday, the Men’s baseball team has already cracked into their season. The SC4 baseball team, coached by Denny Dwyer, started off with a season-opening double-header loss against Owens CC in Toledo, Ohio. The team lost 5-4 and 3-2 against Owens CC, and coach Denny

Dwyer said the team has a little bit of work to do. “We were hitting the ball good, but we need to find the holes in the field and hit the ball there instead of right at the defense,” said Dwyer. Devon Wiegers of Imlay City chipped in two hits and a solo home run for the Skippers on offense. Starting pitcher Nick Riley gave up two runs and four hits in just the first two innings of the game. Relief pitcher Anthony Shephard allowed an additional run, but also struck out three batters in four

innings. Marlon Storrs, starting pitcher for the nightcap game, also had a problem getting into the groove for the night. Storrs walked in two runs in the first inning and continued to walk another six players. Although it may seem like a rough start for the

Skippers, their current 6-15 overall record is already an improvement from the 11-31 overall record they finished with last season. The SC4 Women are hoping for a more positive outlook this Sunday, March 27 vs. Alma College at 1

p.m. The Softball team finished last season with a 7-17 season in the conference, and 12-26 overall, losing to Mott CC in the first round of the NJCAA Tournament in Battle Creek last year 4-0. With a new season, and four returning players, the team is ready for another battle this season. Returning to the team is Jessica Anderson, SO, Durand, Mi, Hannah Jones SO, Port Huron, Charlotte Clark, Capac, and Ashley Valle of Algonac.

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The SC4 Skippers women’s basketball team ended up with the same

NJCAA Tournament outcome as the men. In the first round, they played a successful game against Kirtland CC for a 72-41 win - almost an identical score to the Men’s game against

Kirtland. “We played a strong game, and broke open the game early on to take the lead. I was really happy with how the girls played. Everyone scored and everyone hit the boards,” said coach Carrie Lohr. SC4 played Kirtland CC twice during the regular season, and beat the team both times. Coach Lohr planned a different attack during the tournament, which really paid off for the Skippers. Jenna Stauffer scored six points and chipped in eight rebounds, six assists, and four steals. Her eight rebounds was a team high for the year. Starting guard Korea Jackson led the Skippers with 19 points. From here the team went on to lose against Delta College in the second round, 78-62. It was a disappointing loss for Coach Carrie Lohr, as the Skippers lacked in defense and offense in the second round NJCAA game. “We changed defenses a couple of times and they were still making their shots. On offense, we struggled to make our shots and layups,” Coach Lohr said. The Skippers struggled to keep Delta’s lead within four, and failed to take the lead through both halves. Melakyra Vaughan, a freshman who will be returning next season, led the team with 18 points, and 14 rebounds. Jenna Stauffer also added nine points, seven rebounds, and five assists. The Lady Skippers finished third in the MCCAA Eastern Conference just under Delta, and the conference champion Schoolcraft CC who are #5 in the nation. The Skippers ended the season with a 10-6 conference, and 19-12 overall record.

Lady Skippers lose in second round

photo by Savannah WilcoxThe Skippers’ Kelsey Jensen (left) and Jenna Stauffer (right)

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Based on new findings by a trend analytics company called comScore, Facebook has 600 million active members connected. Constantly. According to Facebook, portable media electronics such as Tablet PCs and Smart Phones can take the credit for the constant connection. “People that use Facebook on their mobile devices are twice as active on Facebook than non-mobile users,” said a Facebook representative. The company said it has 200 mobile operators in 60 countries working to deploy and promote Facebook mobile products. According to the sites stats page, “There are more than 200 million active users currently

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“There are applications for every interest which people can add to their profiles or phone,” said an ex-addict who goes by the screen name Deloco. Deloco explained, “These ‘apps,’ as they are called, can be games, chat clubs, or tests that tell you about your personality. Apps tend to be time-consuming and often need constant attention.” Deloco, who had been an avid “Mobsters” player for three years, said at the height of his playing experience, he logged in for at least 13

hours a day. Although studies are not finished on the effects of social networking addictions, many who have experienced it, like Deloco, wish they could take that time back. “I have done a few weekends where I was in game play 36 hours straight,” Deloco admitted. Social networking addictions are sure to escalate with unrestricted access to the instant gratification a user feels when they log in to see updates or comments from their friends, said Osuagwu. Facebook does have one of those handy “apps” to track your time spent on the site and will let you know if you are addicted or not. And don’t worry. If you are addicted, Facebook said there is an app for that.

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Entertainment Lauren CreechStaff Writer

“Little Red Riding Hood” has been told before, but not like this. The story begins with a nearly useless scene from the past. Valerie (Amanda Seyfried) is young and playing with her ongoing crush, Peter (Shiloh Fernandez). Valerie and Peter are then seen several years later flirting and planning to leave town together. A werewolf then kills Valerie’s sister and the town becomes very frightened. Their plan to kill the werewolf begins. The town hires a man to guide them in killing the werewolf. Their many attempts are quickly thwarted, and all hope seems to be lost. The werewolf keeps killing, but he has his eyes on Valerie. Valerie discovers the

werewolf can speak, but only to her. He wants her to run away with him and refuses to stop killing until she does. Valerie refuses several times, becoming adamant to discover who the werewolf is. She realizes the best time to kill him is during the day. Aside from her issues with the werewolf, her mother hopes she will marry the wealthy Henry (Max Irons), but Valerie holds her heart for Peter. The feud between Henry and Peter is unusually civil, but their fight for

her safety is strong. The werewolf’s identity is difficult to figure out. Every time it seems like the answer is there, it is shifted to another suspect. The werewolf appears to resemble werewolves from “Twilight,” aside from smaller size and jagged fur. “Little Red Riding Hood” is no longer little, but this does not take away interest from the story. The only thing that makes this movie resemble the story is the classic lines Little Red Riding Hood speaks to her grandmother. While the lines seem forced, it does not take away from the movie. It is an easily forgettable scene, not the climax of the movie. The classic story has been transformed to meet its PG-13 rating. Scenes are often dark, and some images may be frightening for children under the age of 13. While “Little Red Riding Hood” is an interesting and suspenseful look at a classic tale, it’s not a “must-see.” Wait for the DVD. Raymond Robinson

Managing Editor You never realize the impact that something out of your own backyard has until you leave. While in New York City, I began to realize how much that the music of Motown means to the world. I heard more of the Detroit-era Motown music therethan I would in a typical day at home. To say that New York City is a melting pot of cultural diversity would be an understatement. No matter where you start your adventure, it only takes a couple of blocks before you feel like you are in a different world. Little Italy, Chinatown, Queens and the Bronx all have their own distinct atmosphere and the food is out of this world. Cuban, Malaysian, Thai and Italian are just some of the ethnic fare that I was able to enjoy on my trip. The chicken parmesan &spaghetti from Little Italy is what really stood out to me. Even though I can get that here at home, there was something special to it. I could tell that the people had a love for their countries’ foods. Here in Port Huron, we have all the typical restaurants and chain places. This isn’t to say NYC doesn’t, but it seems to have a wider choice of independent vendors and unique stores. Street musicians are around every subway entrance and exit. The architecture of the city has a life all its own as well. On one block you can see a catholic

church that has stood for over a century, then on the next you’ll see buildings with electronic billboards and tickers that inform you of the day’s news. When you get to the heart of the city at Times Square, it’s almost as if your brain is on overload. There is so much to see you don’t know where to begin or where it ends. Even in the dead of night, it looks bright as day. Other monuments, such as the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, bring you to a whole new facet of the city’s historic culture. As you see the statue while riding the ferry over, you get a newfound patriotism and start to remember what morals your country was founded on. I found myself standing there as I realized the sheer size of the statue and wondering what it had to feel like when people were coming to the United States for a fresh new start. One of the other things that I have come to realize is no matter where you live, you tend to lose appreciation for what is in your own backyard. What made me notice this more was being inside of the Ellis Island museum and noticing the echo chamber effect that the structure had in certain locations. Having toured the Motown Museum in Detroit several times, it made me remember the way Barry Gordy had the original studio set up to

get the signature “Motown Sound.” As vibrant as the city of New York is, there are some very somber points to it as well. The 9/11 memorial site has a very quiet feel, even with all the hustle around you, it feels like a silent room with just your thoughts as company. The John Lennon memorial in Central Parks Strawberry Fields has the same effect. You would think it was just a spot for tourists, but again you feel the quiet hush as people pay tribute to perhaps one of the greatest musical icons of all time. People standing and just showing their love for the arts impressed me as well. A gentleman in Times Square spray-painted an impressive interpretation of the New York skyline, taking less than seven minutes to complete. Musicians were all over the city as well, ranging from guitar players and bands in Central Park, to doo-wop groups on the train and Spider-Man on the saxophone in the subway station. I can only give you a glimpse of what I experienced. The only way you can get the true experience is by going there yourself; words, pictures, music, and movies will never do this great city justice.

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With 47 years of teaching and conducting under his belt, Carl Gippert has had plenty of time to practice his memorable teaching techniques. “It’s the class I look forward to every week, and it’s all because of him.” said Jessica Boone, 19, about Gippert’s class. “He takes a completely different turn on teaching music. I have yet to forget anything that he’s taught us.” As a child, Gippert wanted to be a music teacher or a pilot, but he was too tall to be a military pilot. At Central Michigan University, Gippert earned a bachelor’s degree in music education, a master’s degree in music education and supervision degrees. He also worked at Northwestern University,

University of Michigan, and the Royal College of Music in Manchester, England. Gippert taught in Hemlock, MI for over 16 years, spent the next 16 or 17 at North Farmington High School, retired from public school teaching, and spent the past several years teaching at SC4. Why choose a career in music? “The most important thing was the unexplainable emotion that I felt in the music. Music is a foreign language and one that is most often used when words are never enough,” said Gippert. Gippert has won several awards, was a finalist for Michigan Band Teacher of the Year, has been featured in “Who’s Who Among American Teachers” fourteen times, and was the first State honoree for Michigan by the “School Band and Orchestra Journal” as one of the “50 Directors Who Make

A Difference” in the United States. His orchestras, bands, and ensembles have earned high ratings at district, state, national, and international music festivals, including festivals in Germany and Japan. “Every performance, great or not so great, comes with a tremendous positive feeling of relief, but also with an analysis of what we could have done better. I continue to look at where we are at in terms of the big picture,” Gippert said. “Everyone seems really motivated to be there (Gippert’s class). I think he’s a really good director,” said Allison Croteau, 17.

Making His Mark on the musical communityTiffany HigginsStaff Writer

“Operation Pencil” is collecting school supplies for Afghani children. The Global Awareness Club, Phi Theta Kappa and the Erie Square Gazette are currently accepting donations of pencils, notebooks and other school supplies to send to Task Force Peacekeeper, the current unit collecting for “Operation Pencil.” The operation is ongoing, and when Task Force Peacekeeper returns to Michigan in early May, a new unit will take over the program. They ask that you keep school supplies non-cultural or language specific. That is nothing with words

“Operation Pencil” bringing supplies to children

or American specific pictures on them. The supplies go to students in Afghanistan as well as children of detainees currently in the custody of Coalition Forces. Most of the children benefiting from “Operation Pencil” are elementary-aged. Please keep donations simple. If you would like to

help “Operation Pencil,” a collection box is set up outside the Erie Square Gazette office in the main building. The “All the Children of the World” seminar is March 30. Bring donations to the Fine Arts Building during any session, 830 am, 945, 11, and 330 pm. Contact Kraig Archer, (810)989-5695, for more information.

Angel ShappeeStaff WriterTwana PinskeyEditor –in-Chief

They go quietly about their business here at SC4, making sure our restrooms are working, light bulbs are changed and a campus this large operates without a hitch. Perhaps you don’t notice them, but they are here; the custodial staff of Teamsters Local

214 at St. Clair County Community College. This dedicated group of individuals has been just as impacted by the earthquake in Japan as the rest of the SC4 campus. The 8.9 earthquake and resulting tsunami that ravaged Japan his captured the attention of individuals around the world. According to a March 13 article on www.thenews.com.pk, the waves from the tsunami were 33 feet tall and “destroyed everything in their path.” According to Sean

Jackson, custodial coordinator at SC4, he and his fellow custodial staff wanted to do something to give back. Jackson said the Teamsters Local 214 collecting non-perishable foods and medical supplies such as bandages, alcohol and peroxide. Jackson said food is more of a necessity when donators are considering what to give. The drive will last about three weeks, after the college gives the Local 214 permission to begin. All donations will be sent to the American

Red Cross He said that no money will be taken in the drive, but those wishing to donate monetarily may do so at the Red Cross Website (www.redcross.org/JapanEarthquake.) “I do that (give food) every fall,” said Kalyn Clark. “At least a decent amount,” said Tim Jobbitt. Jackson said that no goal is set for donations, but “we (the teamsters) just wish to help out these poor unfortunate souls in their time of crisis, any amount we gather will no doubt help out, in ways we could not understand in our own daily lives.”

SC4 Custodians Care These Afghanistan children are some of those who will receive “Operation Pencil” donations. Photo courtesy of Brent Forsgren

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At a meeting held Thursday, March 17, the SC4 Board of Trustees voted unanimously to increase tuition. In-district students will pay $91 per credit hour versus the previous $89. Out of district students will pay $177 per contact hour, up from $170. Out-of-state students pay $258 a contact hour versus $247. The decline of local and state revenue given

to the school and a decrease in enrollment have been blamed for the tuition increase. According to President Kevin Pollock, tuition is one of three ways SC4 generates revenue along with state and local taxes, which are both declining. “The three combined, along with cuts that have been made over the past year, will balance the college’s budget and allow us to maintain the programs and services we offer the students,” said Pollock Jesse Todd, a current student, said, “It would

suck. I already struggle financially at times with the Nelnet payment plan.”“The financial increase at first glance, looks like no big deal, but the impact of it could really hurt some students next year,” said chemistry major Donna Akin-Sherwood. SC4 offers a booklet with a list of scholarships offered by various businesses and donors during the fall and winter semesters. The deadline for these scholarship opportunities is usually at the beginning of March.

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You don’t have to have a six-pack, zero percent body fat, or attend spin class on Tuesdays to be involved with the Health and Wellness Club. A common misconception is that the club is composed of health buffs. Though they promote healthier living, they also wish to improve lifestyles and become more involved with the student body and community. President of the Health and Wellness Club Chad Barnes said, “In my opinion you don’t have to be just strictly hitting the gym to feel good

about yourself. If you can get people involved in helping other people, that’s the way to do it.” Currently the club is fundraising for events they would like to host. Most recently they hosted a pie-throwing contest, which took place in the Student Center last month. Next, the Health and Wellness Club will host a CPR training course on April 6, free of charge. The cost for the CPR course is normally anywhere between $20-50 for each student. The instructor for this course will be a member American Heart Association. The club hopes to host the CPR course three times a semester, but capacity

for each the course is limited. The club is still planning a food drive and nature walk. The food drive will help the community feed those less fortunate, while the nature walk will give people a chance to do something fun with others in their community. If you would like to get involved with the Health and Wellness Club or help out with an event, their meetings are every other Wednesday in the Student Center.

Feel good without feeling the burn

Rachel Olivia KobylasStaff Writer

The rhino did run, about 20,000 years ago, according to Mrs. Suzanne Grandy, science instructor at St. Clair County Community College. The woolly rhinoceros is the latest addition to SC4’s fossil collection. The rhino skeleton replica fossil artifact is valued at $15,000. Rodger Henn of West Chester, Ohio donated it to the college after a conversation with Michael Sincak, according to Grandy. “What we have is a cast of that original skeleton that was excavated in 2005. Only two of them were made, and Michael Sincak made both of them,” said Grandy. Henn originally intended to send the

replica to The Field Museum in Chicago when Sincak said, “Give it to someone who will appreciate it, give it to the college.” Not long after that conversation took place, the woolly rhino appeared on campus. Michael Sincak owns Treasures of the Earth, Ltd. “He’s a dealer in fossils, minerals and various types of artifacts. He also creates these fine museum quality reproductions,” said Grandy, “I’ve seen his work in several museums. Cranbrook has a lot of his work.” “Rodger Henn and Michael Sincak have been very generous and kind to us,” said Grandy. Sincak has donated over 40,000 worth of museum quality artifacts, replicas

and fossils, to date. The rhino died 20,000 years ago and was excavated in 2005 in Tobolsk, Siberia, Russia. “The woolly

rhinoceros was an herbivore that grazed on grasses and tundra. They lived in cooler climates south of the glaciers. Early cave paintings in Spain and France depicted the woolly rhino, early humans hunted it,” said Grandy. “The horns were used for defense. They also probably used the horns to move vegetation back and forth. The front horn is always worn kind of flat and we assume it’s from that. No one knows the reason for their extinction. It could have been due to hunting or a climate change,” said Grandy. Dr. Ann Perdy Nielsen of SC4’s math and science department said, “We have quite the collection built up already. There are more things we are still working on display space for. Hopefully there will be some more additions of new and interesting things.” The various fossils, replicas and artifacts are displayed in the first-floor lobby of the Clara E. Mackenzie Building. Viewing is open to the public.

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The recent earth quake and resulting Tsunami have focused the entire world’s attention on the plight of Japan and her countrymen. The lack of medical supplies and the most basic of human needs such as water and food have made these necessities highly sought after, costly items. The depravity this country has been forced to endure has worsened by the ongoing nuclear situation. According to worldnews.about.com, the 8.9 earthquake demolished entire towns, and resulted in damage to the nuclear power plant 150 miles south of Tokyo, at Fukushima. Reuters.com showed that tremors from

the quake resulted in an explosion and a radiation leak. Scary thought. Is this another Chernobyl in the making, or simply a freak accident? According to Nuclear Information and Resource Services located in Maryland, 23 nuclear reactors are currently operating in the United States of America. The unsettling part is that every one of the plants uses the same General Electric Mark I design as the ones that failed at Fukushima. Scared? Surprised? At least by now I hope what you are thinking about is not it could it happen here, but when will it happen here and what are we going to do about it? According to “Atomic Economics” by author Hugh Jackson in www.thirdworldtraveler.com, the “Nuclear2010” program is an effort to subsidize development of new nuclear power plants by the end of this decade. According

to the article, the U.S. administration requested 38.5 Million of our taxpayer dollars to support future growth. As a taxpaying American, I have a problem with my tax dollars supporting any program that gives subsidies to nuclear plants, without holding them accountable and having policies making

them responsible in event of a disaster. Our growing population dictates we come up with alternative energy sources. I can buy

that. I just want to know that those in charge, those responsible, will face stiff penalties for meltdowns and nuclear accidents that occur. Remember, folks, this could be happening in our own backyard. The citizens of Japan faces years of rebuilding their lives. They don’t need to add nuclear fallout concerns to their list of worries.

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Rachel Olivia KobylasStaff Writer

While in New York City, the morning ritual included heading downstairs for the continental breakfast. It was in that room, where the news seemed to always be on TV. It was about 8:30 a.m., Thursday, March 10. I walked in and selected a couple hardboiled eggs. It was then I looked up at the television. My heart sank. Earthquake? Over-heating nuclear facilities? Tsunamis? My mind was racing and so was my pulse. All I could think about was my Aunt. I misdialed her number twice before the ever-long “beep” tone of overseas calls rang through. Beep… beep… beep… I heard my Aunt’s voice. I was overwhelmed with emotions. “Aunt Mary, are you ok?” After a long pause, she said, “Hi, honey. Yes. I am fine.” I was

somewhat relieved. I shared with her the impending doom that was being broadcasted on the news. She said her and some of her team had fled inland. According to my Aunt, the initial quake started in the ocean and was felt in several areas of China. That was the precursor to the earthquake which caused major destruction in Japan and surrounding coastal areas. Seeing the devastation that the news shared each morning was tortuous. “On the Richter (Magnitude) Scale, a 6 is severe. The earthquake that hit Japan was about a 9 and they had multiple aftershocks that were rated 6 or better,” said my Aunt. “The tsunamis wiped out multiple cities and there are over 10,000 people that are not accounted for.” “Our fear was for everyone’s safety in China and Japan,” said Aunt Mary. Her company utilizes suppliers in both countries. One supplier

is less than 2 miles away from Fukushima Daiichi, and was evacuated the day of the earthquake. “A lot of employees either fled to get to their families or fled further inland because of the fear of the tsunamis.” “It’s not about the job, it’s about the families. My big concerns have been, ‘Are you ok, are you functioning, is everyone alive?’ When you look at a world event like this, it’s about family, it’s about maintaining it’s about surviving,” said Aunt Mary. As of Wednesday, March 16, my aunt landed in Detroit Metropolitan Airport with great relief to myself and my family. My aunt is Mary Blair. She is the Vice President of Global Procurement of (UCI) United Components International. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the people of China, Japan and all who have been affected by the earthquake and subsequent disasters that have followed.

Earthquake: Close to homeBrian JohnstonCopy Editor

A certain wall-crawling superhero once said something about power and responsibility. It could be argued whether the power I had as editor-in-chief of the “Erie Square Gazette” was great, but I could feel the responsibility every day I showed up at the office. On my first day as EIC, I sat down in my desk, and said aloud, “okay, smart guy. You got yourself this job. Now what?” I knew that I had less than two weeks to put an issue of the newspaper together. I also knew there was more at stake than myself. The actions I would take would reflect on not only the other members of the “Gazette,” but the history of the paper. I did what anybody would do: I went for a walk. Partly, I was trying to get article ideas for the first

issue. But mostly I was giving myself time to think. “Now what?” The paper was around for almost 80 years before I came along. I felt responsible for making sure it survived one more. Over the next year I would grow to meet a cast of characters unlike any other I had ever met. I was blessed to have an enthusiastic and skilled group of fellow editors, all who were amazing at their jobs. From different ages and backgrounds, we were somewhere between “the Breakfast Club” and “the Magnificent Seven.” Whenever we’d try to rest on our laurels, we’d have a new crisis-du-jour. This person didn’t get an article in on time. We forgot to run an ad for that company. An article went to print with incorrect information. When the stress of putting the paper together started getting to me, we did what anyone would do: we

played board games. But the paper wasn’t only about the editors, and I hope it never will be. The paper is about everyone who has ever written, photographed or otherwise contributed to it. Each staff writer is a potential editor. Each visitor is a potential writer. But most importantly, the “Erie Square Gazette” is about you, the reader. Without your eyes on the paper, there’s no reason for us to keep doing what we do. Admittedly, some of us are probably crazy enough that we’d continue regardless, but the point stands. The “Gazette” was – and still is – many things to me. It was a classroom, a workplace, a social club, a dining room, and a second home. Sometimes the paper was the high point of my day. Occasionally, it was the bane of my existence. On certain days, it could be both in the span of an hour.

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With over three million units sold, the Xbox Kinect showed large esteem during the holiday season. Microsoft’s motion technology is remarkable on a technological and entertaining standpoint. At first glance the Kinect looks just like a larger bulkier version of a web cam, but it does so much more. Using its internal computer, it adjusts to the best angle to view all movement in the area The Kinect is also very easy to set up, it simply plugs into any vacant USB port on the back of the Xbox 360 and it’s ready to go, after a quick

tutorial. The Xbox Kinect also has a voice activation feature allowing easy access to Netflix and Zune Marketplace, as well as many other applications by responsive voice control. A unique feature the Kinect touts is face recognition software. By following a few instructions on the Kinect Hub an individual can lock their gamer profile with face recognition, which comes in handy when many games offer multiplayer drop-ins. Most of the games offered by the Kinect are party games, consisting of short, fun mini-games that make player use physical prowess to win. Games such as “Dance

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