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Brian JohnstonCopy Editor

After the votes were tallied and the polls closed, three new faces and a familiar one became next year’s SC4 Student Government officers. The student body elected Douglas Johnson of Yale to be the next president with a margin of 35 votes, according to an unofficial tally. Vice president John Brewer won by about 100 votes, while secretary Alysia Burge won with a narrow margin of five votes. Treasurer Matthew Boyd

Brian JohnstonCopy editor

It’s where SC4’s administration, the “Erie Square Gazette” and several clubs call home. Odds are you’ve had at least one class there. Those seeking a brief rundown of the history of SC4’s main building merely need to look at the sign outside. The

building began as a high school in Port Huron where two high schools previously stood. After a change in population requirements by the Michigan Board of Education, the building officially became home to Port Huron Junior College. In 1967, the college was re-christened St. Clair County Community College, no longer operating under

the Port Huron school district. This may seem like ancient history to some, but for two members of the SC4 community, it has been their life. Professor emeritus Bob Tansky, now a member of SC4’s board of trustees, and Professor emeritus Tom Obee, have both been with the college since its days as Port Huron Junior College.

Johnson elected presidentran unopposed. “A lot of people’s voices got heard,” said Treasurer-elect Matthew Boyd. Johnson currently acts as “Assistant Regional Manager” for the Zombie Defense Council, which Burge is also an active member of. Boyd is president of the Global Awareness Club and an active member of the Criminal Justice Club and the Lambda Mu chapter of

Phi Theta Kappa. Brewer is the current treasurer of the SC4 Student Government. “I just figured maybe I should give [running for office] a try,” said Johnson. “My friends had supported me. Most of the ZDC members and a lot of people out of the club wanted me to do it after I just offhandedly suggested it.” Burge said of her campaign, “Doug was going to run for

president, and Clay [Kimball] was going to run for treasurer. I thought it’d be really exciting to be a part of that.” Vice President-elect Brewer said he “learned a lot about student clubs on campus” during his term as treasurer. Boyd said he “saw an opportunity with student government to help out a little more.” Johnson described the moments leading up to

the final vote count as “essentially waiting for a bomb to go off.” “Posters started to go missing, but we just kept at it. It was almost like for every poster that was torn down, three took its place,” said Johnson. Boyd found the campaign “a little rocky,” while Brewer said he found it to be “fun and competitive.” Brewer said he and opponent Sean Lathrop are good friends and

remained so during the election. Brewer is the Student Government mentor for the Gay-Straight Alliance, of which Lathrop is president. According to Burge, the hardest part of the election process was getting people at the polls. “A lot of people aren’t really interested in voting, so we had to find the people who wanted to go vote,” said Burge. Boyd said “I’m excited. I envision helping out and doing a lot of things for the campus.”

Tansky said he has been at St. Clair County Community College since about 1966. “The main building was at that time one of two buildings that the college had, for all practical purposes,” said Tansky. “When I was being interviewed for the teaching job, the wrecking crew was taking down the St. Stevens Church, which was pretty emotional.” “I taught in the main

building all but a couple years in the early 80’s, when they were doing some remodeling. Other than that, the main building was ‘home,’” said Tansky. Obee began as a student in 1961, and then went to University of Michigan for a bachelor’s degree and University of Wisconsin for a master’s. In 1967 he returned. Obee and Tansky said the Main Building remained relatively

static until the early 1980’s, during which the building underwent major renovations. “Back at that time, we had the library in the main building,” said Tansky. “We had the cafeteria, lots of classrooms, and the administration. They used to have a coal bin to heat the building.” During the renovations, several major changes occurred on campus, including the library being moved “book by book” to the CEM building, according to Tansky. “I remember them putting the elevator on the outside of the building so that we met the requirements for disabilities,” said Tansky. “Prior to that time, we had to schedule classes on the first floor [for disabled students]. The elevator was a welcome change.” Underneath the carpets of the main building, Obee said, are wooden floors which were “squeaky,” with “beautiful ceilings” just above the tiles. Obee said he was impressed by how “modern” the inside of the school looked after the renovation, “but we lost the elegance of the cornices and a lot of the stuff that’s up there.”

Building memories

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Your student government 2011- 2012

Matt Boyd Treasurer ElectDoug Johnson President Elect Jonathon Brewer Vice President Elect Alysia Burge Secretary Elect

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How do we regulate the ever soaring costs of an education, so Michigan residents can get the education they need without paying for it into their retirement years? According to the Michigan League for Human Service article “Importance of Postsecondary Education,” secondary education is vital as Michigan is shifting from a skills-based to a knowledge-based economy. The article said that tuition at Michigan four-year colleges increased 20 percent between 2005 and 2008. Tuition at Michigan’s four-year colleges and universities continues to be higher than the national average. At a lesser rate, the same can be said for two year colleges

T-Bird’s Tidbits”in Michigan. St. Clair County Community College is among those colleges in our state raising tuition for the coming school year. Despite this increase, tuition at SC4 still remains lower than the national average. Economic situations in Michigan make even these lower rates a struggle for many Michiganders

wanting to return to school to better lives for themselves and their families. The Michigan League for Human Services stated that Michigan’s poverty rate has risen for the second consecutive year. The U.S. Census Bureau reports that for children in our state, the poverty rate is at 19.4 percent. Explain that to

the parents who cannot find a job because they don’t have the job skills necessary to get the job to earn income to feed their hungry children. Those able to get into a college for education are at risk of defaulting

on student loans. As tuition increased, family income did not.According to the U.S. Department of Labor, Michigan has faced the following in 2009-2010:

• Michigan’s an-nual unemploy-ment rate in 2009 was 13.3 percent, more than double the rate of

5.3 percent in 2001. For African Americans, the Unemployment rate hit 21 percent—nearly double that of Caucasians at 12.2 percent.

• Inflation-ad-justed median household in-come ranked 35th in the country at $45,255 in 2009,

down from $54,054 in 2000 when Michigan ranked 18th. Bankruptcies have risen since 2006 in our state. With Michigan’s history of unemployment, how will Michiganders pay back the loans for education?

According to Michigan League for Human Services, defaulting of loans is on the rise. CNNMoney.com stated that the overall, nationwide student loan rate on federal student loans climbed to 7 percent in 2008. According to CNNMoney.com, of the 3.4 million students slated to begin payments in 2008, over 238,000 defaulted by September 2009. CNN also explained that students attending for-profit colleges are at a greater risk of defaulting. I am one of the students suffering from cuts made to the Pell Grants. Luckily for me, my editorial position came with a scholarship to cover only my tuition. Covering books and other supplies is an issue many of my fellow students can relate too. It would seem much more should be done to take care of our own in our own backyards and neighborhoods.

Opinion

. Cody KimballWebmaster

A man once said that I should never write for this college again. Well, that didn’t happen. But this is my final piece as a member of the Erie Square Gazette, and wow, what a ride. As a graduating student of SC4, I swear I’ve seen it all. I’ve been through the highs and lows, and the ebbs and the flows. Through the good and the bad, my time at SC4 has undoubtedly been the best I’ve ever had. I’ve been a student here since eighth grade, so I’ve become more attached to this college than to any school I’ve ever attended. On more occasions than I can count, I’ve been asked if I live here. I’ve worked here, slept here, ate here and learned here. I’ve poured countless amounts of blood, sweat and tears into my experiences here. And I’d do it again in a heartbeat. The memories are countless. I’ll never forget creeping around campus dressed as a zombie Santa Claus. I’ll never forget taking over 20

cream pies in the face and then walking around shirtless in the college center because my clothes got soaked. I’ll never forget the joke that became a movement, and the resulting club that became the “face of charity” as it has been described. I’ll never forget locking myself in my room for a weekend with nothing but paperwork and a DVD of “Frost / Nixon” that helped me through the toughest assignment of my life. I’ll never forget learning the evil powers of a forbidden word that causes car trouble. I’ll never forget all the radio shows, the club meetings, the laughs, the trials, the fun, and the friends. I was told that my “legacy” to SC4 would be heightened security measures. I don’t think that’s true. I never considered that I would have a “legacy”. But If I did, it would rest with my friends, and who we’ve tried to help. I still don’t think that should be my legacy though, because we never worked for recognition, or to pat ourselves on the back; we did it because we thought it was the right thing to do, no matter how small. That’s what I’m proud of most. I’m proud to have rubbed shoulders with

genuinely good people who have so much hope for the world, and actively try to make it a better place. My friend Brian and I labored over how to write these farewells without being too self serving, so please don’t misunderstand. This isn’t about me. It’s about everything I’m going to be missing out on as I part ways as a graduate. To the Zombie Defense Council: Keep up the good work. Make me proud. Without you guys, I never would have made it. To the Erie Square Gazette: Good luck. I can only imagine what next year will bring. I’ll be anxiously awaiting the fall’s online editions. And to the incoming student government: Stay true to yourselves and what you stand for. With cooperation you can accomplish great things. To all the friends that we’ve made, here’s to you. For all those I’ve disagreed with, forgive and forget. And to everyone who says that we couldn’t, shouldn’t, or that it was impossible: Watch us. Here’s to the future! And to those still reading, you’ve all lost the game, one last time.

My last article

The Zombie Defense Council during their unofficial Chili cookoff. Photo by Cody Kimball


OpinionJohn LuskAdviser

I don’t know exactly when I knew that production was not going well. Perhaps it was the cursing when I opened the office door. Or maybe it was the clanging of the exacto knife as it bounced off a wall. At any rate, neither the cursing nor the bouncing knife seemed to faze the guest whom I was showing the “Erie Square Gazette” offices to. But Larry had seen an awful lot in his career as a librarian at the college. So as we quietly shut the office door behind us, I looked at Larry and shook my head. He said, “Bad day, eh?” But in the mixed game of life, we need a bad day or two, a day of Lord-what-is-this-crap to make us appreciate the good ones, right? In my forty-year love affair with newspapers and newsrooms, the good outshines the bad about 100 to one. As adviser to the student voice of SC4 for at least a dozen of those forty odd years, I looked forward to a recent series by past staff members as they wrote about their time at the ESG, as the newspaper celebrates

“On the Shoulders of Giants – 80 ESG Years”

Cody KimballWebmaster

Prepare to catch Pac-Man Fever... again! “World’s Biggest Pac-Man” (www.worlds biggest pacman.com) combines the familiar game play of Pac-Man with the creativity of the Sims, and the online multiplayer style of Farmville. The site allows any Facebook user to login and create their very own “Pac-Man” map, complete with dots, ghosts, fruits, and power pellets. Each exit portal transports you to another user’s created map. And the maps are not random each time either; they maintain a finite location. This will most certainly eat up whatever remaining free time the Internet has yet to deprive you of. For anyone who has ever been victim of identity theft, Facebook phishing, or email spying, there is finally a fun tool to help you choose that most sacred of web phrases, your password. “How Secure is My

Password” (www. howsecureismypass word.com) is a simple and mildly entertaining webtool that estimates how long an average home PC would take to figure out your password. As you type in your password, each character renders an estimate in real-time. The tool is not entirely accurate. It claims to operate on 50 percent mathematics and 51 percent witchcraft, but it does give you a rough idea how secure your key of choice is. It informed me that my password would take roughly 10 years to break. My friend Jeremy’s however, would take 82 novemdecillion years. Another interesting feature is that short phrases, like certain dubious four letter words, fall into the category of “500 most common passwords”. Definitely ones to avoid. I hope everyone has enjoyed the Chaos Column this year. I look forward to seeing what next year brings, with “Clay’s Chaos Column!”

Cody’s Chaos Column

Brian JohnstonCopy Editor

“I’ll be back.” They’re the words of both the Terminator and Skeletor. And they’re my words to the “Erie Square Gazette” and Saint Clair County Community College. In the fall I will find myself married and at Oakland University, starting a family and pursuing a career in journalism. It’s hard to believe that just a few years ago, I was a nervous guy walking into SC4 for the first time. I certainly hadn’t thought of being a journalist before, nor did I until my third semester. At the risk of being cliché, I found myself at this college. In the past few years, I’ve been a reporter, a radio personality, a television anchor, an actor and an active community member. Now I just found out I’m graduating Magna Cum Laude. Not bad for a high school dropout. I’ve made some great friends here at SC4 and the “Gazette.” And I’ve had some experiences I wouldn’t trade for a king’s ransom. Early in my term

as Editor in Chief, a quartet of us had the brilliant idea to climb up McMorran tower and get photographs. Four people with journalists’ physiques trekked up a comically large spiral staircase, only to be met with a a room that had very little circulation or shade. We never said we were the smartest people in the room. One October afternoon found me dressed as a Ghostbuster, walking through downtown Port Huron in the midst of a zombie parade. One of the stops found us in a museum full of brassieres. It was then that I knew my high school guidance counselor had no idea what he was talking about. At first I thought it would be difficult to say “goodbye” to this place. But it grew easier as I realized it wasn’t a “goodbye,” but in fact a “see you later.” I feel privileged to have called SC4 and the ESG my home. If it takes me years, decades or a whole lifetime, I’ll be back to support the college, the paper and those who make both of them possible.

A disarming of farewellsAmber DownsStaff Writer

If you think it’s impossible to see most of New York in three days, you’re definitely wrong. My adventure with the Port Huron Northern band to the Big Apple was anything but boring. After a 16 hour bus ride, we started at the American Museum of Natural History, ran to Central Park, watched “Memphis,’ explored Times Square, headed south to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, played a show on Liberty Island, toured Wall Street and Ground Zero, danced at Blue Man Group, braved the top of the Empire State Building, roamed around NBC studio and finally checked out Comedy Sportz. At my first stop, I was flabbergasted. The American Museum of Natural History was astonishing. I felt like a child in a candy shop; running from hall to hall, trying to soak up all the knowledge and culture at my disposal. I fit in with all the youngsters, though, especially on the dinosaur floor. Children were running around, stomping, “ROARRRR”ing,

My New York in Three Days

Now when’s the last time students wanted to come to school so badly that they’d jimmy a locked window to get in?

80 years as the student voice of SC4. Not surprisingly, while perusing those columns by past staffers, I read a lot of what I thought I’d see. Memories of good times missing deadlines,

losing copy, having sources act as if you had the plague, trying to come up with some decent filler after someone yet again didn’t come through with that story, and bonding with some of the best people someone could ever meet. People who are passionate about news, information, democracy and each other. Since 1931, students at this school have been writing the history of their time and this school. Contrary to the beliefs of some, I wasn’t there at the beginning when most likely two or more youngsters gathered and talked about starting a newspaper. They probably approached a professor and asked if he or she would help. And someone a lot like me said, “Sure.” That’s what the news bug will do. Take your common sense and send it packing, all for the love of daily information found in newsprint. Today, that print stares

at most readers from a screen, but the content is the same. And the best people found in news rooms then are the best people in news rooms now. And although I didn’t know that first adviser

or staff, I want to thank them, and all the others who came after, most of whom I’m pleased as all get out to have known. Such as the students who broke into the college on a weekend to do their work, to write their stories and lay out copy. Now when’s the last time students wanted to come to school so badly that they’d jimmy a locked window to get in? Those were passionate news kids, and granted, their heads should have ruled their hearts, but who can fault that heart? I want you to know of the three student staff who kept this paper together for a year.

and dragging their heels as it was time to go. After my group had to forcibly remove me from the museum, we ventured to a street vendor, had our first New York hot dogs then explored Central Park. I was shocked at how dog-friendly the place was, how many beautiful dogs I saw and how well behaved they were.

Even if the trees weren’t flourishing with green, the park was still spectacular to see. My trip as a whole was fantastic, but there was one thing that really rubbed me the wrong way. Ground Zero. Now I know what you’re thinking. “It was over ten years ago!” But that’s not my point. I had expected to go

to Ground Zero and see a barren wasteland, maybe the makings of an open memorial/park. But to my great disappointment, I was met with the rebuilding of the Twin Towers. Words can not even begin to describe the knot that had formed in my stomach at the sight of all the construction. But that

knot soon dissipated as we neared the excitement surrounding Blue Man Group! That is hands down, the best show I’ve ever been to. Great music and great laughs; what could be better? I highly suggest if you have the opportunity to see them, you take advantage of it. The last day in good old NY lead me stumbling around the top of the Empire State Building. The wind was unfathomable. Regardless that it messed up my hair, the view was breathtaking, even at such a dizzying height. The typical New Yorker stereotype is rude. True as that may be, the excitement, culture, and diversity in this one city is fascinating and worth every penny. And with a Starbucks on every corner, how bad can it really be?

Three students, twelve issues, one year. Of the staff of ladies who wanted an all sex issue, and the dean of students who got irate when we accepted an advertisement for chewing tobacco. And

that this college is part of student

press case law: St. Clair Community College vs. Roberta Lueth, and Roberta won. And the infamous couch, as if that’s necessary for students to canoodle. That crazy first amendment has let all of us at the ESG have too much fun finding, writing and producing news for eighty years. So come by and visit us any time, even production night. Maybe you’ll stay for an hour or maybe for years. And since “cut and paste” means something different now, you won’t have to worry about flying exacto knives.

Editor’s Note The column by current ESG adviser John Lusk concludes a semester-long series where past ESG staffers have written about their experiences at the paper as part of our 80thAnniversary. Let us know you think about the series and your student newspaper by emailing [email protected] or calling at 810-989-5786.

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CAMPUS EVENTSJessica JackStaff Writer

On April 11 and 12, Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society hosted a blood drive here at SC4 from 10-4 p.m. in the Memorial room of the CEM building. Students and anyone else that wanted to donate blood were welcome. The American Red Cross has held the blood drive at SC4 for over 25 years. The blood donated will be distributed to different hospitals around Michigan saving three lives per donation. Volunteer Danielle Keller, a physical therapy student, said, “I enjoy giving blood. It makes me feel like I’m giving back.”

Giving back by giving blood

Rachael KrafftStaff Writer

Four students from SC4 will head to Chiquimula, Guatemala the last week of May to study at SC4’s sister college, the University of San Clarlos. Jonathon Brewer, Rachel Olivia Kobylas, Matthew Boyd and Twana Pinskey will receive one credit in sociology 195 (service abroad) while in Guatemala. They will be housed by USC staff according to a SC4 news release.

SC4 to send students abroad

Jessica JackStaff Writer

On Wednesday, April 13, the Fine Arts Theatre played host SC4 Student Recognition Ceremony, which recognized students for their hard work in the fall and winter semesters. The Ceremony opened with a welcoming introduction by President Dr. Kevin Pollock, followed by Pete Lacey the Vice President of Student Services, with the Master of Ceremonies. A total of 167 students received awards. The awards consisted of the Achievement awards chosen by where students are recommended by the faculty, followed by the All-USA, All-Michigan,

Students Get Their Recognition

Lisa Becker, a criminal justice major, said she’s been giving blood for around five years and will continue doing so. Gregory Lane, vice president of leadership for Phi Theta Kappa’s Lambda Mu chapter, commented on the event, saying, “Come give blood! Save three lives today!” To donate blood, you must be at least 17 years of age, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good health. For the full list of eligibility requirements go to www.redcrossblood.org At the American Red Cross, walk-ins are always welcome. To schedule an appointment ahead of time, call the American Red Cross at 1-800-733-2767.

All-SC4 Academic Team Awards that are chosen by a special committee of faculty members, then the Del James Blessinger Family Outstanding Student Awards chosen by faculty members and then finally the Faculty Memorial Awards for Continuing Students. Once all of the awards were handed out, Angel Chirco, the student activities, orientation and international programs coordinator, introduced both the 2010-2011 and the new 2011-2012 student government officers. Once the new officers were introduced, Angel announced the winner of the netbook raffle. Out of the 167 students that won awards, Steven Williams received a laptop brought by the student government.

Courtney Jacobs Staff Writer

The not-so-spring weather didn’t put a damper on this year’s “Patterns event” at Port Huron’s Studio 1219. Saturday, April 16 offered many workshops for students from 1 to 3 p.m. The fiction writing workshop, poetry writing workshop and graphic design forum all featured

guest authors or artists. After the workshops was casual gathering on the top floor of Studio 1219 for the 53rd edition. At this time any guest was able to visit with the visiting authors and artists until 4 p.m. “I’ve never been in Studio 1219 before, and I’m really glad I came today,” said Alexis Dunn, 18, of Marysville. “I was surprised at the variety of art here,

not just paintings, but sculptures and photography as well.” “The best part about this event is that there are authors and artists here, in Port Huron. It’s not every day that you get the chance to meet authors,” said Cameron Roehl, 20, of Saint Clair. This year the visiting authors consisted of the poet Duhamel, novelist McMullan, graphic

The chance to meet authorsdesigner Ostrowski, and the sculptor Pyrzewski. On Sunday evening, April 17 an honorary reception was held for SC4’s talented student writers and artists. Pieces of the student’s work were read or displayed throughout the evening. “Never would it of occurred to me that there are so many talented students here. I knew there were talented students, but I never expected this many talented students,” said Nathan Yuille, 29, of Clinton Township. Yuille attended SC4 during 2001-2003, and he didn’t even know of the event until years after graduating from SC4. If you missed out on this weekend’s events, you can still visit the Fine Arts building until April 22 to see some works of the student’s works. The galleries are open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Kobylas says she is honored to represent SC4 and Port Huron on a global level. “I have always had a personal passion for education, travel, culture, diversity and humanitarian efforts,” Kobylas said. “This trip will allow me to learn more in each of these and bring these experiences back to Sc4 to be shared with everyone,” said Kobylas. Kobylas hopes to use the educational opportunities she has been given to further the international relations and networking for SC4.

“This trip will be a monumental mind-blowing opportunity,” said Kobylas, whose international experience so far has been Canada. This group was selected by the ICE Committee, according to Pinskey who is an experienced traveler

abroad. She has been on five mission trips to Honduras. Brewer is current student body Treasurer and vice president elect. Kobylas is current student body vice president. Boyd is current treasure Elect, and Pinskey is editor-in-chief of the ESG.

Photo By Liz WhittemoreOne of the featured pieces of artwork on display.

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Eighty Years of excellence culminated in a reunion at the “Erie Square Gazette” office in the SC4 main building on April14. ESG editors and alumni dating back to the Port Huron Junior College were present. The eldest editorial alumni present was Tom Obee, the “Jay-Cee” Co-editor in 1962-1963. ESG alumni Roger

Thanks for the memoriesCAMPUS EVENTS

Fleury was elated about the newspaper’s progress. “This is real cool, really awesome;” said Fleury as he checked out ESG’s website. Fleury was pleased with how far the ESG has progressed since his tenure. Alumni in attendance at the reception were: Tom Obee 1962-1963 co-editor of the “Jay-Cee” ( former name of the Erie Square Gazette); Bob Kroll, staff writer, 2002, managing editor

2002-2003 and editor-in-chief 2003-2004; Anne (Breidenrick) Vought, editor-in-chief, 1987-1988; R.J. Mey editor-in-chief, 2001-2003; Roger Fleury, sports editor and production editor, 2004-2006; Danielle Kennedy, copy editor, 2008; and Brian Johnston, editor-in-chief, 2009-2010. Johnston also serves as the current copy editor. Also attending was ESG adviser Proeffsor John Lusk and the current ESG editorial staff and writers.


Lions, bears, baboons, geese and even a zebra or two have been seen lurking the halls of SC4’s Fine Arts Building. Escapees from a visiting circus? In actuality they were students from adjunct instructor Lisa Sturtridge’s theatre and stage makeup class. According to Sturtridge, 19 students are in the class. She explained the makeup class can be of use in several different disciplines such as theatre, art and teaching. Anyone with a degree in teaching would benefit

from a makeup class explained Sturtridge. “Who’s going to do the plays in school? Often it is English teachers” said Sturtridge. Sophomore Kassie Piotrowski, a communications design major of Goodells, explained she is able to use the class as an aspect of design. “Outside of this class, I have been able to utilize what I learned” said Piotrowski. “I’ll be a hit at Halloween” she replied. Student Britney McKiernan said she liked taking the class. “This class will be very helpful to me if I choose to continue pursuing theatre,” explained McKiernan. Besides the fun of

“Lions and Tigers and Bears Oh My”

Clay KimballGuest Writer

On Thursday, April 7, SC4’s Health and Wellness Club held the Health and Wellness Expo in the SC4 College Center. The expo featured representatives from numerous organizations centered around improving personal wellness. The MSU Extension, County of St. Clair Health Department, Curves, and the Teen Health Center were among some of the exhibits providing information to students. The expo was free to all students. Those

who attended received complementary fruit and were entered into drawings for door prizes. Kay McGuigan of the wellness committee on campus said, “The benefit is to expose our students and staff to education on a better life [and] other forms of healthy living.” The Expo has been a regular event at the college for several years. “Over time, people ask more about it and what will be in it next,” said McGuigan. Denise Hagan, representative of the County of St. Clair Health Department, thinks it shows people

Health and Wellness Expo has a peelmore options on staying healthy. By her estimates, the Expo had close to 200 participants. “It’s a good turnout.” Carol Bublitz of the MSU extension said MSU has been at every expo. Her table had 87 visitors by 1:30PM. Bublitz enjoys the expo because it brings a large amount of info into one location so students do not have to search for it. Attendees, such as Gregory Rushton, 20, of Fort Gratiot, had mixed feelings about the expo. “Interesting, lots of information,” said Rushton, “I think it was targeted to a much older audience.”

participation in the class, Sturtridge’s students are already getting noticed for their work. One student recently did the makeup at Central Middle School drama club’s production of “The Velveteen Rabbit.” Masks they created as part of their lessons on Commedia dell’arte, a form of improvisational comedy around since 16thCentury Italy, will be exhibited at studio 1219 in Port Huron. The theatre makeup course will be offered fall 2011. According to Sturtridge, it is not very often the course is offered in the fall, and classes are expected to fill quickly. Students interested in information on this course can contact 810-989-5709.

Erie square Gazette 80th. Anniversary ReceptionGROUP PHOTOLeft to right are: Anne (Breiderick) Vought, editor-in-chief 1987-1988; Brian Johnston, editor-in-Chief 2009-2010 and current copy editor; Roger Fleury, sports editor and production editor 2004-2006; Raymond Robinson, current managing editor; Elizabeth Whittemore, current photo editor; Jenny Walker, photo editor and production editor 2009-2010; Danielle Kennedy, staff writer and copy editor 2008; Tom Obee, co-editor of the “Jay Cee,” former name of ESG newspaper 1962-1963; Twana Pinskey, current editor-in-chief. Back row: R.J. Mey, editor-in-chief 2001-2003; Bob Kroll, staff writer 2002, managing editor 2002-2003, and Editor-in-Chief 2003-2004; and Professor John Lusk, Erie Square gazette Adviser. Kneeling in front, Cody Kimball, current web master.Photo by Clay Kimball

Tom Obee, left, former co-editor of the Port Huron Junior college’s “Jay-Cee” 1962-1963, and Erie Square Gazette adviser John Lusk look at old issues of the Gazette and the 1962-1963 PHJC yearbook. Photo by Twana Pinskey

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Left Anne (Breiderick) Vought Editor-in-Chief 1987-1988 with Current Editor-in-Chief, Twana Pinskey. Photo by: Jenny Walker

Britney McKiernan, General Studies Major transforms herself into a Zebra.

Kassie Piotrowski Communications Design Major, of Goodells transforms into a cougar.

Pet of the issue This issue re-features Kringle. He is a male adult, medium-sized Spaniel mix. Kringle is up to date with all his shots, neutered and house trained. He is very friendly and best of all it only costs $175 to take him home with you.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 call 989-5584. For more information on adopting these pets, contact the Sanilac County Humane Society at (810)657-8962 or e-mail them at [email protected]. You can also visit their website and check out their other adorable adoptees at www.petfinder.com/shelters/MI278.html. Since the beginning of the fall semester four of our featured animals, two dogs and two cats have been adopted since appearing in our column.

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Seeing his brother Mack in “Home Alone” must have made Rory Culkin (“Signs”) want to scream. Rory and Hayden Panettiere (“Heroes”) are just some of the fresh faces, along with Emma Roberts (Nickelodeon’s “Drake & Josh”) as Sydney’s cousin Jill, that horror master Wes Craven brings with him as he returns to Woodsboro with “Scream 4,” starting a whole new trilogy of terror. It is a new decade, so new rules apply, including streaming the murders online as they happen. And it seems as if truly no one is safe. Woodsboro survivor and now successful author Sydney Prescott (Neve Campbell) has come home on a stop of her book signing tour, and finds out that in the last decade the original Woodsboro murders have changed from a local tragedy to a festival

of the community and press. The films that were made to chronicle the incidents are shown every year, and local teens have brought them fame to the level of real classics such as “The Hills Have Eyes” and “A Nightmare on Elm Street”. Wes Craven does an excellent job of bringing his groundbreaking franchise that mixes horror, comedy and trivia back into the Hollywood fold, by breathing new life into a franchise and not messing with the original that started it all. He is clearly not a “Nick at Nite” re-run type of guy. For the local fan base here in Michigan, you will see some familiar places and faces. Some scenes of “Scream 4”

were shot in and around Ann Arbor. Local news talent including WDIV’s Devin Scillian and WXYZ’s Glenda Lewis can be seen in the movie. Not quite having the power of the original trilogy, “Scream 4” still has a startling end and leaves you wanting more. Over all, it’s an above-average horror flick in a market saturated with mediocrity. B plus. For the fans of this series, the next slashing segment does not yet have a release date but is set to star Neve Campbell and David Arquette.

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The situation in Japan is no laughing matter, but laughs could help. The Lambda Mu chapter of Phi Theta Kappa will be hosting the improv comedy troop “Laughing Gass” at the Fine Arts Theater on Saturday, April 23. Money raised from ticket sales will go towards Japanese relief efforts. Tickets are $4 for students or $5 for general admission. The show starts at 7 p.m. Gregory Lane, vice president of leadership for the Lambda Mu chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, warns the event is for “mature audiences only.”

Angel ShappeeStaff Writer Girl Power! On Friday, April 29, Alpena Community College will host “Strong Women, Strong Leaders” from 9 a.m to 4:30 p.m. The cost is $25 and the conference is open to any college or university student. Alpena is the second

This is not the first time the comedy troop has been to campus to raise money for charity. They worked with Lambda Mu last February raising money for Haiti, and again in 2004 for Tsunami relief. Phi Theta Kappa is one of several organizations on campus who have worked to assist the Japanese relief efforts. The Teamsters local 214 is holding a supply drive through April 23 and the Zombie Defense Council held a bake sale on March 23. All proceeds go towards Japanese relief efforts. “Bring your own buddy!” says Lane.

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college to do so; Western Michigan held their conference on March 25. According to the press release, the goal of the conference is to help women develop stronger leadership skills, and “exposes them to strategies for achieving success in their future endeavors.” Thirty women from Alpena and from

around the state will hold workshops and sessions throughout the day. The keynote speaker will be Lisa M. Dietlin, president and CEO of Lisa M. Dietlin and Associates, who has appeared on “Oprah and Friends,” as well as National Public Radio. She published her second book, “Making a Difference: 365 Tips, Ideas and Stories to

Change Your World,” in December of last year. Registration can be completed by heading to either www.wrc.msu.edu/ywsl.php for an online form or a phone and dialing (989) 358-7297 and reaching Penny Boldrey, the ACC Foundation Executive Director. Registration for this event ends on April 21.

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“New ideas for old problems.” That’s the slogan SC4 Students Thomas Grambau & Jeremy Ruiz are running with in their campaigns for Port Huron city council. Thomas Grambau Jr., 18, is a broadcast and radio arts major at SC4 who wants to bring some changes and make the city more inviting to a younger generation. Jeremy Ruiz, 19, is yet undecided on a major, but hopes to bring a fresh start to Port Huron. Grambau would like

SC4 students run for city council

“it is the upcoming generation’s job to pick up the slack and get the job done”.

to be a messenger of the people and Ruiz wants to bring back a sense of community to Port Huron. Events they would like to work on include the floatdown and others that

have been successful in the past. Jeremy would also like to see the McMorran auditorium used for events more often. They both see downtown Port Huron is an untapped resource.

“Just having one of us win or come extremely close would be a victory in us, just to show that younger people are still interested in politics.” Grambau said. Ruiz feels that “the

generation in charge is not getting the job done” and that it is the upcoming generation’s job to “pick up the slack and get the job done”. Grambau says that the city has some issues. He would like know their inner workings and do what he can as an elected official to make people feel Port Huron is a better place to live.

The pair said Port Huron, with its beautiful beaches, exceptional community college and a wonderful downtown scene has the ability to become a really great city.

Both gentlemen are willing to answer questions of the voters so their ideas are known to the community. Thomas’s e-mail is [email protected]. Jeremy’s is [email protected]. Ballots for candidates are due in by August 16, with 75-100 signatures. Elections will be held Tuesday, November 8.

Sc4 Student candidates for city council Jeremy Ruiz and Thomas Grambau Photo by Twana Pinskey

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