Erie Square Gazette, Port Huron, MI Thursday Sep. 22 2011Volume 60, Issue 2

Serving the Blue Water area since 1931A public forum by and for students

Twana PinskeyEditor-in-Chief

“Where were you” Ask that question in reference to “9-11” and just about anyone can tell you where and what they were doing September 11th 2001. September 11, 2011, United Way of St. Clair Co. hosted a “9-11 remembrance walk” to remember the events of “9-11” 2001 and encourage volunteerism. According to the United Way of St. Clair Co’s web site, the United Way Volunteer Action Center had over 1300 hours of volunteer service pledged during this remembrance walk event. The web site also stated the self guided remembrance

walk, included peace poles at seven different locations in Port Huron. Poles were located in front of the main building on the SC4 campus, First United Methodist Church on Lapeer Street, St. John United Church

of Christ on Pine St., First Congregational Church, 723 Court St.; St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 1317 Seventh St.; Grace Episcopal Church, 1213 Sixth St.; and Pine Grove Park. A dedication was held at the

United Way offices on Military Street, the sight of the 8th and newest peace pole.Members of the Sc4 “Global Awareness Club” presented a lecture on “ground zero” in New York, having visited there

March, 2011. SC4 student, out going Global Awareness Club President and current Student Government Treasurer, Matthew Boyd of was one of those participating in the event.

Sc4 Liberal Arts Major, Stephanie Doan of Port Huron also participated in the walk, saying it was important to attend for all of those born after the “9-11” attack. “If we forget, they will never really know what happened because it had no direct affect on them “said Doan.The United Way Volunteer Action Center promotes local volunteerism through a software program that matches volunteers with local non-profit opportunities says the organizations web site.To learn more on how to volunteer, go to the United Way web site at: www.uwstclair.oeg or call their office at: 810-985-8169

“We Remember”

Clay KimballWebmaster

Schools in for fall! That’s how the song goes right? Anyways, it is time to get back into the habit of studying for the sake of our grades. But how could anyone get back into studying after a long summer? Some students and faculty shared their

Studying upClockwise from upper left; SC4 English Professor and “Campus Progressive” Advisor, Jackie Jablonski of Port Huron reflects on photos taken by SC4 students that visited

Ground Zero in March 2011. Upper right; SC4 student Jasmine Hall of Port Huron fills out a volunteer pledge sheet during the remembrance walk. Lower right; walk partici-pants, (left) Bibi Abdul and Mikayla Dixon of Port Huron, listen about events that occurred when they were too young to remember. Center bottom; students from Global

Awareness Club brought back memorabilia from Ground Zero they used during the 9-11 event. Lower left; walk participant Judy Albert, of Port Huron, reflects on the events of the tenth anniversary of 9-11. Center; SC4’s peace pole is one of those featured along the walk.

tips about getting back into the habit. Trio Head Misty Kemp had this to say about studying: “One of the big things I tell students is to establish a habit, a pattern you do on a regular basis. For instance if there’s a special place at your house that you like to study, go to that place, mark that time as study time. So that your body gets in the habit of ‘okay, every time I’m sitting at this chair at this table, my brain goes into its study time.’ Whereas for some folks if you’re bouncing all around, you’re still taking in the environment, it’s hard to calm your mind. It’s hard to focus on what you’re doing, but after a while behavioral patterns affect cognitive patterns so if you’re constantly going to the same table and the same chair, or maybe it’s in the library you’re sitting at the same kiosk your brain automatically goes ‘oh, at this place I’m supposed to be studying.’ Almost a conditioning. The other thing I tell folks

is there’s so many different methods out there, try them all see which one works best for you. For some it’s highlighting in their book, for others it’s taking notes, for some it may be recording lectures, others it could be group study, and for some it’s individual. Try it all; see what works best and you might find that you’re going to pick and choose from a few things that always seem to benefit you a little more.” Student Government Secretary Alysia Burge, 19, of Port Huron, says that she likes to, “Grab a bottle of water, all my study materials, put my phone on silent, find a quiet space, and focus.” This ensures that Burge is prepared for studying and is less likely to be distracted. Student Government President Doug Johnson, 20, of Yale, advises not forcing yourself to study and taking breaks every hour or so to relax. By doing so, it isn’t such a pain to study and you’re more willing to continue with your studies.

Photo by: Clay kimball

Photo by: Christian McGeachy

St. Clair County Community College www.sc4.edu

RAINN Day2011

Sexual Assault Awareness, Preventionand Survival Program

Thursday, Sept. 224 to 6 p.m.

Fine Arts TheatreSt. Clair County Community College

SC4 RAINN Day coordinators: Kristen Richardson and Krystal Pettigrew

For more information: (810) 989-5692

RAINN Day is the Rape, Abuse

& Incest National Network’s

annual campaign to stop

sexual assault on college

campuses. St. Clair County

Community College is one

of hundreds of college and

university campuses across

the country participating in

RAINN Day to raise awareness

of the dangers of sexual

assault to students.

Presentations:Sexual Assault Awareness and PreventionJames JonesSC4 Criminal Justice Instructor

Sexual Assault from Victim to SurvivorJennifer Rader

Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Victims Support ServicesDiane Baur, Director of Support Services Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault CounselorTurning Point Inc.

Thoughts from a Survivor

Prosecuting Offenders and Victims RightsMona ArmstrongSt. Clair County Senior Assistant Prosecutor

Local event sponsors:SC4 Social Science Department

St. Clair County Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault CouncilSt. Clair County Prosecutor’s Office

Turning Point Inc.

SC4 to host RAINN Day Page 2See you later, alligator Page 4

Editor-in-ChiefTwana Pinskey

Production EditorZack Penzien

Copy EditorDanielle Kennedy

Web MasterClay kimball

Photo EditorLiz Whittemore

Sports EditorChristian McGeachy

Adviser

John Lusk

ESG Contact Info:Email:eriesquaregazette@gmail.comAddress:323 Erie StPort Huron MI48060

Editor’s Note:All views expressed in editorials and columns contained within the ESG are those of the writer and do not necessarily reflect the views of the ESG or any of its advertisers.We welcome feedback!

Erie Square Gazette, Port Huron, MI Thursday Sep. 22 20112

Campus Events

Jenny WalkerGuest Writer For 30 years, David Korff walked the halls of St. Clair County Community College’s Fine Arts Building as a dedicated professor and chair for the visual and performing arts department. Korff retired from teaching at SC4 over spring, 2011. Honored by the school and his colleagues, he leaves with pride. Teaching hadn’t always been Korff’s first choice. Originally interested in architecture, Korff studied the field in high school and planned to pursue it

in college. Once he entered college he found that he hated architecture, but loved art. Korff told his parents that he wanted to change his major to art. Worried about how he would make a living, his parents recommended teaching. Korff reluctantly agreed to look into it. Education became his minor in college. With his parents’ approval he transferred to the University of Buffalo in New York. After completing his degrees in Art and Education, Korff became a certified

teacher in New York. Able to teach grades K-12. He started student teaching at a high school level and hated it. “Everything about it was wrong. I didn’t like it at all,” said Korff. “The art room was set up in rows of desks. Who does art like that?” Korff found his calling with teaching at a college level. Upon finishing his education, Korff taught part time at the University of Ohio while searching for a full time job. He found a job in Sarnia, Canada, where they were building a new

Lambton College and in need of professors to start an Art Department. Korff talked it over with his wife Katherine, who was also a teacher and accomplished artist. Together they expanded the faculty. In those days, about 30 years ago, Lambton College and SC4 had a good relationship; collaborating their English and Art Departments on exhibits. Katherine Korff was the first to transfer to SC4, teaching a class on metalsmithing. David Korff followed at a later date. Originally, he came

to SC4 to teach visual arts. Korff’s goals when coming to SC4 was to open the eyes and minds of a small community whose boundaries were often the county lines. ”This college I believe is an excellent beginning, or stepping stone, into something much bigger, no matter what area they are going into,” said Korff. As he retires, Korff hopes the college will continue their great support for the art department. “The department would be healthier by having more full

time faculty, there would be mentors and an opportunity for somebody to be a spokes person for the arts,” commented Korff. “I believe it is not like any other department. The adjunct professors are here because they love what they are doing and they continue to give and give, and they don’t leave when class is over. They stay because it is their life.” As David Korff says good bye to SC4 and goes into retirement, he is looking forward to spending time in his studio, and more time with his family.

Goodbye Korff

Brandy StandeferStaff writer

Every two minutes someone in the U.S. is sexually assaulted. Each year there are about 213,000 victims of sexual assault. These are just a few of the statistics offered on the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network’s (RAINN) website. Now imagine that you, or someone you know, were one of those victims described in those statistics. Thursday, Sept. 22, SC4 will be hosting

SC4 to host RAINN DayRAINN Day, a sexual assault awareness, prevention and survival program. The event will be held from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the Fine Arts Theatre building on SC4’s campus. For additional information on the event, call (810) 989-5692. SC4 is one of hundreds of colleges and university campuses nationwide that are participating in RAINN Day. Presenters involved include SC4’s Criminal Justice instructor James Jones,

as well as Jennifer Radar. Also presenting is the St. Clair County Senior Assistant Prosecutor, Mona Armstrong, and the Director of Support

Services/Domestic Violence at Turning Point Inc., Diane Baur. Through these presenters, as well as various other activities, RAINN

will work to educate the community of these issues, as well as support those who are already affected by them.

Lauren CreechGuest Writer

Ladies and gentlemen, the king has arrived. The king of instruments that is. St. Clair County Community College completes the assembly of a new pipe organ donated by the University of Michigan. Assembly of the pipe organ was on the backburner due to the recent construction in the Fine Arts Building. “It took the whole summer,” said Visual and Performing Arts instructor, Mary Hackstock. “It was a big project.” The organ was free to SC4, but the instrument required a specialist to professionally install it. Aside from the organ being installed, a protective glass casing was also

constructed. However, protective casing does not hide the size or beauty of the instrument. “I was very impressed by how much there was to the organ,” said Steven Williams, a SC4 student currently studying music appreciation. “I’d love to just sit in there for a couple hours and just mess with it.” Before the pipe organ was installed, professors were required to meet at various locations to teach organ, according to Hackstock. The pipe organ will be used to teach organ students and to assist the choir in concert recitals. “It opens SC4 up to more opportunities,” says Hackstock. “Great organ performers can finally play here.”

Piped upGregory LaneStaff Writer

Student Government hosted a free leadership conference Wednesday, Sept. 14, at the Fine Arts Theatre. The event ran from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Planned and hosted by Matthew Boyd, the conference represented an effort for student government to share some of what they have learned at St. Clair County Community College. They plan to make this an annual event. Despite disappointing attendance, Jonathon Brewer, a speaker at the conference, feels this was a success, stating, “I believe the learning opportunities the conference provided were extremely impressive. As a presenter, I believe I learned just as much from the audience as the audience learned from me. For the future success of this event, I highly encourage more students to go, even for a little while, and

Leadership sharedlearn something new.” Matthew Boyd said, “The event was great and the lineup of presenters were phenomenal. I was proud of everyone that helped.” The speakers were as follows: Dan McCarty, MBA and former Fortune 500 CEO, discussed the importance of doing as a leader in his presentation, “Execution – Applied Leadership.” Jonathon Brewer, Student Government Vice President, on the critical role of communication in, “How communication affects leadership.” Carrie Bearss, Registrar, spoke about key situations in her life that helped her develop her leadership style in her speech titled, “Taking the road less traveled … to leadership.” James Jones, Criminal Justice instructor, through “Taking a leadership stance against hostile environments” discussed how to identify and deal with

bullying in schools and workplaces. Rachel Olivia Kobylas, former Student Government Vice President, discussed “Leadership in the face of adversity or controversy,” emphasizing that not everyone is going to agree with you, and how to cope with that. Shawn Starkey, Executive Director of Public relations, Marketing, and Legislative Affairs, spoke on “10 lessons learned from good and bad leaders,” including such lessons as “Lead by example” and “be decisive.” Pete Lacey, Vice President of Student Services, presented how to “Discover your Leadership Potential,” discussing challenges leaders face and the rewards inherent with overcoming these challenges. Chuck King, last year’s Student Government President, covers some basic steps to improve your leadership skills in his speech, “Leadership 101.”

St. Clair County Community College www.sc4.edu

RAINN Day2011

Sexual Assault Awareness, Preventionand Survival Program

Thursday, Sept. 224 to 6 p.m.

Fine Arts TheatreSt. Clair County Community College

SC4 RAINN Day coordinators: Kristen Richardson and Krystal Pettigrew

For more information: (810) 989-5692

RAINN Day is the Rape, Abuse

& Incest National Network’s

annual campaign to stop

sexual assault on college

campuses. St. Clair County

Community College is one

of hundreds of college and

university campuses across

the country participating in

RAINN Day to raise awareness

of the dangers of sexual

assault to students.

Presentations:Sexual Assault Awareness and PreventionJames JonesSC4 Criminal Justice Instructor

Sexual Assault from Victim to SurvivorJennifer Rader

Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Victims Support ServicesDiane Baur, Director of Support Services Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault CounselorTurning Point Inc.

Thoughts from a Survivor

Prosecuting Offenders and Victims RightsMona ArmstrongSt. Clair County Senior Assistant Prosecutor

Local event sponsors:SC4 Social Science Department

St. Clair County Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault CouncilSt. Clair County Prosecutor’s Office

Turning Point Inc.

Photo Credit: Christian McGeachy

Illistration provided by SC4 Public Relations

Erie Square Gazette, Port Huron, MI Thursday Sep. 22 20113

Ad Number: PP-WC-13794A Trim: 6" x 7"Perich Job No: 13794 Bleed: NAColors: 4/c Live: NAFormat: 1/4 Page

Version: 9.16.11

Expand your business IQ. With a Walsh BBA.

Major in Accounting, Finance, General Business, Business IT, Management, Marketing, and more. Small on-campus classes and online. And up to 82 community college credits are transferable. WALSHCOLLEGE.COM BA

PP-WC-13794A.indd 1 9/19/11 2:38 PM

Campus Events

Jessica JackStaff Writer

Look out SC4 students, the Music Club is back and ready to blow your mind. If you’re looking to expand your mind musically you have definitely come to the right place. The SC4 music club welcomes all music lovers with open arms. The club holds its meetings every Tuesday at noon in the rehearsal hall. Founded by former student Jack Wellington and current student Ryan Hiller,

the SC4 music club has been around since the winter semester of 2011. The club’s goal is to expand out further than the school and reach the community. “I want the club to become an organization, like a record label without all of the drama,” said Wellington. The club would also like to help bring out the raw talent SC4 students have to offer. “I want to lay a foundation for future students,” explained Hiller. The Music Club is

also hoping to visit homeless shelters in and around the Port Huron area and play for the residents, and to do some Christmas caroling at local nursing homes during the holiday season. But their biggest goal is putting together a big concert at the end of the semester. Where students can play original pieces of their own and showcase their musical talents. Dan Dunsmore, a first year student majoring in liberal arts, is a new member of the club. When

asked why he joined, he said “My cousin is a member and he invited me to come along since he knew I loved music.” The club is focusing on being heard and getting their music and vocals out beyond the school so they can move onto bigger things, such as playing at the festivals and events that go on in Port Huron. The SC4 Music Club doesn’t judge a person’s musical abilities, so leave any worries at the door and expand your musical horizons.

SC4 Music Club

Rachel KobylasStaff Writer

People will again gather inside McMorran Place Theater as the lights dim, a hush falls over the audience and the screening of films begins Thursday, Oct. 6. The three day event has a star studded line up. Thursday at 8 p.m., Dave Coulier, also known as “Uncle Joey” from the television series “Full House,” will be opening up the festival with his stand up comedy routine. Friday, Port Huron becomes home to the first premier in the United States for “Mimesis.” Sid Haig is not only featured in this movie, he too is making at appearance at the Blue Water Film Festival. Saturday, 17 independent Michigan based films will be taking the silver screen. They will be shown in blocks according to their prospective categories. The screenings begin at 10 a.m. and the

Celebrity spotlight proverbial curtains will come to a close around 9 p.m. This event will, “allow a lot of people to see things they probably wouldn’t normally see,” says Jeremy Stemen, Executive Director of the Blue Water Film Festival. “This is for the community. Essentially it’s just so we in Port Huron can experience a different style of movie. Hollywood made movies are kind of formulaic, we have films outside of that scope that allow a greater vision,” said Stemen. To add to the stars that will be stopping into the Blue Water area, Timothy Busfield, of “Revenge of the Nerds,” “Field of Dreams” and “ThirtySomething” will also be present to receive an award. “He’s a Michigander who has had great achievements in film,” says Stemen, “We will be presenting him with the Golden Mitten for his achievements.” In regards to what

will be shown on Saturday, Stemen said, “I’ve been blown away by some of the movies in here this year. Comedy is something we’ve been lacking, we’ve had some chuckles, but not flat out trying to be funny and it works. There’s a lot of comedy in t his year, there’s a lot of great documentaries too, unbelievable documentaries.” Ticket pricing varies for each event. Thursday tickets are $12, Friday’s are $10 and Saturday’s are $8 per block of movies or $17.95 for the entire day. Tickets can be purchased at the door, or online at www.bluewaterfilmfestival.com. Any questions or comments can be directed to Jeremy Stemen at jeremy@bluewaterfilmfestival.com, or (810) 985-9223.

Danielle KennedyCopy Editor

St. Clair County Community College played host to Studio 1219’s “Hands on Art” event the weekend of Sept. 17-18. The event took over the college’s Fine Arts Building, and the Student Center’s Atrium and Café. SC4 alumni Jenny Walker, 59, greeted new arrivals with information regarding the “Hands on Arts” event, and just what it had to offer. For example, if someone felt like brushing up on their painting abilities, both kids and adults could partake in the “Van-Go Art Classes,” or perhaps the raku pottery glazing. For those that just wanted to sit back and watch, there were demonstrations of other arts forms, such as wood carving, and musical performances in the Fine Arts Building’s theater. “It’s all free and it is community organized,” said Walker, “They help (Studio)1219 and it is all done by volunteers.” Walker described the event’s goal as, “To

SC4 plays host to the artsget the community interested in art, especially younger children. To encourage them to see art as more than just play.” Traci Fordt of Marine City, 52, was a first time attendee of the event and said that she really liked it, and all that it provided for the kids. How it got the kids involved in the arts. Fordt went on to say that she not only plans on attending the event again, but that she plans on taking classes at Studio 1219. When asked if SC4 would be hosting the “Hands on Art” event again next year, Walker said, “We’re hoping so. From what I’ve heard, SC4 was very kind to donate the space without charge to the studio.” According to Walker, this had been the events fifth year running, but in previous years it had been called “Fire and Ice.” She believed that due to the name change, some may not have because they may not have realized that “Hands on Art” was “Fire and Ice.” Walker hopes that the new name catches on and that next year will be even better.

The Blue Water Film Festival board selected Alex Gasparetto’s design for this year’s third annual event.

Photo Credit: Alex Gasparetto

Erie Square Gazette, Port Huron, MI Thursday Sep. 22 2011

We want great things for you. udmercy.edu/great

Take our virtual tour anytime atwww.udmercy.edu/virtualvisit.Visit us.

834 friends on Facebook? Wow.128 followers on Twitter? Nice.

14 people in your accounting class? Perfect.

Jonathon BrewerGuest Writer

“SC4 to offer service abroad experience,” the message I saw in my student connections email. It triggered me to click the link and read on. I have had previous experience traveling to China, so this sounded like another wonderful opportunity to take place. St. Clair County Community College was going to send students to Guatemala, May 23-31. All I needed to do was fill out the application. April 6 came around and it was the night of the Student Government Election results. It was also the same night I was informed that Matthew Boyd, Rachel Kobylas and Twana Pinskey were going to be the individuals traveling with me. April 28 was the first day we received vital information on our trip. An email that included the recommended shots for the trip to Guatemala. The shots themselves put me

over budget from the initial $500, but I thought I would hold on for this once in a lifetime opportunity. We received our flight information on May 6, and finally had a meeting on May 13. We were informed about traveling insurance, which made the original $500 quote seem minimal to what I actually had invested. After my shots, this insurance, and deposit of airlines, I had $970 into this trip. A lot of safety questions were being asked, at the time massacres were happening to U.S. citizens in the country, among others. A strong push was presented to those who were coordinating the event, including a meeting demanding the answers to our questions and information about a safety plan and contact information in case something were to happen to us while we were out of the country. After all of this hassle, we finally boarded the plane for a

trip of a life time. We had dinner with our hosts and found out what students we were being housed with. I had the honor of staying with Edgardo Juarez, who is an agricultural studies student. We had the opportunity to travel to Honduras and seem some ancient ruins. I never imagined I would ever have climbed a volcano, however the opportunity occurred and I even swam in the lagoon that was formed on the top. Near the end of our stay in Chiquimula, we had the opportunity to travel the Rio Dulce via boat and venture into the Caribbean Sea. The traveling opportunities on this trip taught me a lot about the southern climate and a different way of life. The greater message I perceived on this trip was to ask questions before hand. Knowing too much information is a better scenario to be in then not knowing enough.

SC4 students see the world: lessons learned

Alyssha GinzelGuest Columnist

Warm sand between your toes. The sun on your back. The smell of meat barbequing in the breeze. It’s sad to think summer is coming to an end. But hey, maybe you’ll get to read about sunshine in one of your text books. Ok, so that may be a little unlikely and a little more deceptive, but nevertheless, school has begun.

For those of us who aren’t virgins to college life, we know that the next 16 weeks of our bleak existence will be spent chained to a desk, possibly with wires holding open our eyes, as coffee is pumped directly into our veins through an IV while we ingest massive amounts of knowledge. Perseverance, caffeine, and maybe a little bit of weeping in the corner from

time to time, and two years later, wah-la! You will waltz across the stage in the Fine Arts Building with an associate’s degree in hand, a single tear of pure joy running down your rosy little cheek. Welcome back, Skippers! It’s time to buckle down. Freedom doesn’t have to be swept away with the summer breeze. Even if you’re too burdened with homework, class,

Reader discretion advisedwork, home life, and a social life to think about those crazy, far-away things like free time and sleep, there are ways you can multitask. Just be careful while you juggle the responsibilities in the story of your life. After you can manage multi-tasking and functioning on the moldy scraps of sleep, try to remind yourself why you persist with self-inflicted torture.

Is it because you are crazy? Maybe you enjoy pain? Of course, most substantially, the sought after degree is obviously at the end of the dank tunnel. But what do you want out of college? Why even take these classes, suffer through mundane lectures and hours of note-taking, if you’re just in it for the grade? If you’re not genuinely interested in

the classes you sign up for, why did you sign up for them? Take something that will spark your interest. You are paying them. Try to maintain some sanity among all the chaos that is to come. Find things that will help you unwind. Don’t let stress and homework get you down. Sometimes life is about everything you can accomplish when you’re not actually accomplishing much of anything.

4

Rachel KobylasStaff Writer

You are pulled in by a pitch black television screen as the sounds of the night fill your living room. Ominous yellow letters begin to appear against the darkness, they read, “The way of life depicted in this program dates back 300 years. Hunting, especially alligator hunting lies at its core. Some images may be disturbing. Viewer discretion is advised.” This entrance sequence belongs to the History Channel’s “Swamp People,” a series that depicts the varied, vicious

and vigorous lifestyles of people in the Atchafalaya River Basin. Located in southern Louisiana the swampers, those that make their living by hunting and sustaining their life on the swamp, come from a multitude of backgrounds. The multicultural swampers hail from a variety of roots; Native American, African, French, and Cajun. Within the two seasons that are now available on the History Channel’s website, each of these cultures are depicted during the thirty day alligator hunting

season. The warnings at the beginning of the show are not to be taken lightly. In thirty days, licensed hunters make the majority of a year’s income by hunting alligators and a variety of swamp creatures. Guns, blood, rotting meat for bait and “creepy crawlies” are also depicted in this series. Viewers be warned, weak stomachs need not view this show. This short hunting period is a high intensity time for all swampers. Nature lovers also will find out that these licensed hunters are doing a favor for

their surrounding communities and all of the hunting activities are strictly monitored. Swampers who are “gatoring” are not damaging their ecosystem at all, rather continuing it. The dedication and determination of the swampers and trappers is in a way, admirable. Snake catching, squirrel

hunting, alligator gar fishing, each one of these to feed families and each one with its own dangers. If it’s culture, hunting, history, traditions, thrill seeking, family bonds, nature, language, or a great variation of any of these that suits your viewer’s preference, The History Channel’s

“Swamp People,” is undoubtedly unique and enjoyable series. It is an entirely different breed of reality television. Seasons one and two are now available for viewing on The History Channel’s website, http://www.history.com/shows/swamp-people. Season three filming is currently underway. Stay tuned.

See you later, alligator

Opinion/Entertainment

Glen and Mitchell Guist, Cajun brothers who are carrying on their family tradition of solely living off the swamp. Photo Credit: The History Channel

Erie Square Gazette, Port Huron, MI Thursday Sep. 22 20115

OPINION

Twana PinskeyEditor-in-Chief

“Where were you when the world stopped turning on that September day?” Lyrics sang by performer, Alan Jackson in a song written to remember the worst attack on American soil. Ask that question to people on the street and just about any American can tell you where and what they were doing Sept. 11, 2001. 9-11 altered our perception of safety and security on our home turf. Terrorists had found our kryptonite and for the first time, I realized Americans were not as invincible as I once thought we were. What a reality check. I remember pondering what type of a world would be left for my kids? Air travel will never be the same as a result of planes being used as weapons. I find the line between airline security and national security blurring. Increased security checks, pat downs, x-rays, taking off your shoes for air travel are now an accepted way

of life, the new norm. One of the changes in my post 9-11 life has been becoming a grandparent. When I think of the future for my five grandchildren, I feel tugs at my heart that my grandchildren will not know how life was prior to 9-11. The surest way to repeat incidents that have occurred throughout history is to forget they happened. We as a nation need to assure those who follow, our children and grandchildren, never forget what happened in 2001. Remembrance walks like the one sponsored by the “ United Way” of Port Huron, Sept. 11, 2011, are a good way to remind children born after 2001 of what happened and how a nation, bound by our grief, were brought closer together. A reminder for all of us to be a little kinder and to stick together, helping those in need. Our world may never be the same since 9-11, but that doesn’t mean we can’t do our part to make our corner of the world the best it can possibly be.

T-bird’s tid-bitsClay KimballWebmaster

Welcome back to the school year Skippers. To those who have just started reading our paper, I’m the new Webmaster of the Erie Square Gazette. This column of mine will replace the Chaos Column of the last Webmaster, Cody Kimball. And yes, he was my brother. This column will feature everything possible, like a “random” section on an image board website, but it will maintain a focus on upcoming campus events, interesting finds on the internet and general technology. So for my first piece let’s talk technology.

Clay’s Chaos Column Now not everyone is tech savvy. Some don’t even know the difference between memory and storage in a computer. But for those who do, we know the potential for the upgrade of a computer. What most consumers don’t know is that any computer bought from a retail store is not bought at full potential. RAM, or memory, upgrades may be bought, expansion drives may be added, hard drives can be added or upgraded, and more. An easy way to check if your computer can have an upgrade is to check its specifications. A free download of either Speccy from Piriform, CPU-Z from CPUID,

or a Crucial scan can show you the amount of RAM you have. Crucial has the advantage of telling you exactly how many expansion slots you have for RAM, your maximum memory capacity, and offers you custom sales on memory upgrades. Speccy and CPU-Z, however, can tell you the model of your motherboard and the rating of your Central Processing Unit, or CPU. With this, you can look up the potential upgrades to your processor, graphics, networking, etc, without opening up the case. Now if you aren’t lost by now, you’re probably wondering where you can find these new parts. For

this, we head once again to the internet. Retail stores usually overprice computer parts in order to pay for the expenses of running store chains.

Internet companies, on the other hand, need only to pay for warehouses and domain fees, thus prices are held closer to their actual value. My preferred site is Newegg.com for DIY computer building. Other sites include Crucial.com, Tigerdirect.com, and more. That is all for this week. If you have any questions for me, send them to erie square gazette wm@gmail.com. I may feature the answer to your question online, or in a future issue.

AMERICA’S FAVoritesandwich delivery guys!™

jimmyjohns.com

©2011 jimmy john’s franchise, llc all rights reserved.

4079 24TH AVE.810.385.7827

if one sandwich is all you need,

we deliver with lightning speed!

michelle c. - hebron, oh

Ryan Hiller, 20, Port Huron,

Music

“I used to at Cypress Place,

we helped mentor kids.”

Clay Kimball WebmasterZachary PenzienProduction EditorPhoto Poll

“I work at a Sunday School at Algonac

Baptist Church.”

Do you volunteer?

Gloria Bean, 21, Marine City,

Social Work

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.

Pet of the IssueBrandy StandeferStaff Writer

Brandy Standefer

Buttercup is a small-sized, 5-year-old, male Chihuahua. He is up-to-date with routine shots, neutered and house-trained. He is very fun-loving once you get to know him, though mind you, is not suitable in a house with small children.

Erie Square Gazette, Port Huron, MI Thursday Sep. 22 20116

Sports

are invited!

Imagine More

FERRIS STATEUNIVERSITYPORT HURON

Ferris State University welcomes YOU

to the next chapter of YOUR life. If YOU

have been waiting for the right time to

finish YOUR degree or start working

toward it, YOUR time is now. We invite

YOU to take advantage of the Ferris

location right here on YOUR campus

and begin to write YOUR new story.

Our reputation for transforming students

for real life and real careers is what sets

us apart from other universities, and why

Ferris State University ranks number one

in transfers in the state of Michigan. We

have online, evening and weekend classes,

making Ferris ideal for transfer students

to finish or further their education.

YOUR next chapter begins

at Ferris State University.

Phone: (810) 762-0461 or (866) 387-9430

FerrisSE@ferris.eduwww.ferris.edu/statewide

Christian McGeachySports Editor

The last thing any sport loving person would be thinking, the Detroit Lions and successful, but after pulling out a week one win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Lions have students at St. Clair County Community College excited for Lions football. After a surprising start by the Detroit Lions, for the first time in a long time, the Lions are technically undefeated with a record of 1-0. Also, carried from last season is the winning streak of five games in a row. But does this mean Playoffs, or even the Super Bowl? Josh Shaffer, a Sophomore at St. Clair County Community

College from Memphis, has a strong prediction of his own. Shaffer said during his interview, “The Lions are going to make

it to the playoffs for sure...as long as their quarterback, Calvin Johnson and Suh avoid any injuries they will make it to the playoffs.” A bold prediction by Shaffer since the Detroit Lions have not made it to the playoffs since 1999, but none the less not impossible. Also, in Shaffer’s statement, he talked about the key to making the playoffs is injuries. Many Lion fans understand that last year injuries played a big role at the quarterback. Matthew Stafford, going into his third year as Detroit’s starting quarterback, had shoulder injuries twice last year, which took him out for the season. But Stafford

is healthy for now and is playing well by throwing for over three hundred yards passing and three passing touchdowns. On another note, another student at SC4 Richard Gilberg, from Lexington, still has his concerns. In his interview, Gilberg stated, “I predict that they are going to do better than last season.” Gilberg also thinks the Lions have a chance to make it to the playoffs, but not for sure. Now, for my prediction. I believe that the Detroit Lions will do better this season, but only if they can stay healthy and play good defense. Stafford needs to stay in the games, and Nick Fairley and Suh need to shut down opposing offenses to get the big wins. Shaffer’s predicted record for the Lions was 16-0, and Gilberg’s was 8-8. All I know is, that it’s good to have Detroit Lions on the right track with a week one victory and people excited for the rest of the season.

Students predictions on Lions chances Christian McGeachy

Sports Editor

Tuesday, Sept. 13th, the Lady Skippers held their first volleyball home game against Schoolcraft College. Even though the Lady Skippers were on the home turf for the first time this season, Schoolcraft ended up with the win. The game went into five sets, which scored: 25-19,22-25,25-17,21-25, and 7-15, which ended SC4’s five game winning streak. The Lady Skippers volleyball team were ahead by two sets to one and it seemed the girls had another win coming their way, but Schoolcraft College came back to deny

them the satisfaction of victory. When the game was done, Coach Chuck Weisner believed, “We started to thinking that it was over and it was not.” On the same lines, an outside hitter for the Lady Skippers, Martha Veihl said, “We kinda let it slip away.” “They wanted it more than we did and we kinda just broke down at the end,” said Jillian Verbeke, an opposite hitter of SC4’s team said. But on a positive note, Verbeke found it was great to finally be on their own court for the first time this season. “It’s always a lot more thrilling when

you’re playing on your court that you practice on everyday...when you lose, you’re a bit disappointed, but it makes you push harder to win the next one,” said Verbeke. After the game against Schoolcraft College, Weisner, focused on blocking by saying his cry of, “If we don’t block we’re not going to win.” Well following their first home game, the Lady Skippers went to Delta College and won in three straight sets. After the well deserved victory for Lady Skippers volleyball team, Viehl believed that the team wanted to redeem after a tough

loss at home with the win over Delta. After the win over Delta Community College, SC4’s Lady Skippers are at a record of 9 wins and 4 losses total. Their next home game will be Oct. 4.

Lady Skippers first home stand ends in defeat but don’t retreat

SC4 student, Richard Gilberg, sits at the College Center.Photo Credit: Christian McGeachy

Photo Credit: Christian McGeachy