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GREENER GARDENS New culinary class teaches organic gardening by NATALIE WRIGHT
5 THINGS YOU MISSED
AT THE FEB. 24 BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING by PAULETTE PARKER
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Kasey Shelton spent the last five of her 27 years sitting in a cubicle. One day she realized it wasn’t what she wanted. “So you sit at your job every day, and if you like it, you love it, and if you don’t, you think about what you’d rather be doing,” Shelton said. “For me it was food.” Shelton, of Ypsilanti, quit her job working for an auto supplier, got a job at Whole Foods and signed up for culinary classes at Washtenaw. Now, she is studying baking and pastry and is pursuing her interest in organic gardening in the Farm Harvesting and Management class that began this semester. The class, which is a part of the culinary department, was developed by divisional counselor Kim Groce, as a support for the Core Garden project she spearheaded last year. It brings a body of labor to the garden that was desperately needed, Groce said, and gives her an opportunity to teach students, which is why she created the garden in the first place. “It was always my plan to be able to teach students how to grow,” she said. “I didn’t know I would be able to actually have a class.” When Vice President of Instruction Bill Abernethy had the idea to create a formal class, Groce was excited, she said, but also overwhelmed. “We really only had six weeks. Normally, it takes about a year to put together a whole new class.” The course could have gone into a variety of areas, Groce said, like business or environmental science, but culinary is the best fit, she said. “We can look at the concept of ‘farm-to-table’ and teach students the importance of growing and knowing where your food comes from,” Groce said. Charles Schwarz, a student in the class and lifelong farmer, said that even if students continue to go to the grocery store for their fruits and vegetables, this class will help make them better consumers. “All the time people at the grocery store put down a fruit or vegetable for a ‘better one,’ because it looks brighter; it’s shinier; it has more wax on it, but that doesn’t make it better,” Schwarz said. Learning how to grow also means learning what to look for in the best food products. Schwarz admitted that he was a little disappointed when the class started. A farmer all Instructor Kim Groce, center, works with students Holden Knapp, 19, left, and Charles Schwarz, in the See GARDENS, Page A8
LA building’s greenhouse before they plant another batch of tomato seeds. The plants will remain in the greenhouse until the weather permits their transfer to the Core Garden. GRAY BANCROFT | WASHTENAW VOICE
What’s hiding in your policies? by TAYLOR ROBINSON
eight hours a day for 76 days straight to read all of the content provided by the average number of privacy policies they encounter in one year. In early February, news began to spread about Oh, privacy policies. The barriers for every Samsung television microphones recording downloadable application on a smartphone more than just typical voice commands. device. Samsung simply replied that the user can Every day, at all times of the day, millions of deactivate this feature along with completely people stay constantly connected to the Internet deactivating the ability for voice recognition. via cellphones and other small devices. They also made it clear that consumers were not While apps continue to make accessing inforblind-sided and the information was provided mation easier for the consumer, it also becomes within the privacy policy. easier for advertisers and other unknown third This raises questions about privacy policies parties to access personal information. in general. Is the intent of these policies to proWashtenaw Community College’s web design tect the consumer or the company? and development instructor, Kelley Gottschang, According to a 2012 article in “The Atlantic,” is no stranger to the concerns over privacy it would take the average person approximately policies. Staff Writer
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According to a 2012 article in ‘The Atlantic,’ it would take the average person approximately eight hours a day for 76 days straight to read all of the content provided by the average number of privacy policies they encounter in one year.
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“The problem with these little devices is that they start to become you. I love my device. People sleep with their device. They put it under their pillow. It’s never more than a foot away from them,” Gottschang said. “This whole thing is you. It goes where you go and leaves a trail.” When agreeing to a privacy policy, the application will ask for access regarding certain information including and not limited to the person’s contacts, photos, location, media files, identity, microphone, camera and so on. While some apps find this necessary for protection, sometimes more harm is being done than help. Ashlee Rothfuss, a 20-year-old graphic design student from Manchester, is familiar with Apple and Android devices. Now an Android user, she commented that Android applications are much more blunt when it comes to the information being accessed. A drop down list appears briefly explaining the terms and conditions for downloading that app. Apple, on the other hand, gives the long-winded version. “I like the Android better. I feel like they are more upfront. It will give you bigger hints such as using your contacts or messaging. Apple just gives you the straight up policy that nobody wants to read so you just hit ‘Accept,’” said Rothfuss.
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1. college hires advanced transportation director Alan Lecz, previously director of employer strategies at the Workforce Intelligence Network for Southeast Michigan, was hired as the director for WCC’s prospective Advanced Transportation Center. He will be paid $104,000 annually.
2. wcc receives $3 million skilled trades grant As a part of Gov. Snyder’s $50 million skilled trades grant program, WCC will receive $3 million to purchase equipment for educational programs that emphasize high-wage, highskill, and high-demand occupations. See MEETING, Page A3
What do you consider to be the biggest challenge women face today? SEE MORE ANSWERS PAGE A5
Taylor Aeschliman, 21, Dexter, nursing
How do you feel when an app asks for your personal information to use or download it? “It’s a trade off we take between the freedoms that we have and the amount of service we get from the app. Things like Google require a lot of information, but we get so many free benefits. I’m willing to give up my privacy to get these free services that I might have had to pay for if I had used other companies.” Daniel Harsh, 19, Tipton, undecided
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Blood Drive! Where: ML 101 When: Mar. 31st, 2015 Times: 10:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. Donate blood, you could save up to 3 lives! Schedule a visit at www.redcrossblood.org code: WCC13 or stop in! Cool Careers Where: LA 355 When: Mar.26th 3:30 PM-5:00 If you're thinking about a career in writing, please come to this event to learn about career options and hear from experts in the field. Light refreshments will be served.
Rachel Barsch rbarsch@wccnet.edu Bravo Awards Do you have a favorite teacher or staff member? Nominate them for a Bravo Award, and they could receive a prize for all their hard work! http://tinyurl.com/WCCBravoAward15 Free College Day Come and Volunteer at free college day! Where: WCC, ML Building. When: Mar. 28th 2015 8:00 A.M.-6:00 P.M. Pre-registration is required. http://tinyurl.com/WCCFreeCollegeDayMarch2015
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Find Your Passion! Is it video games? Faith? Political Science? We have a diverse range of clubs, organizations, and honor societies. There are so many ways to get involved!! For info on starting a club stop by the Student Activities Office SC 112 or contact Alexandria Judkins!
SPORTS Club Softball: We need players!
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Event: Date: Time: Category:
Lucky Lab Rescue “Furever Homes” – Dock of the Bay Friday, March 20, 2015 7-9 p.m. 2-hour class, FUNdraisers
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Paint and Pour (734) 720-9777 info@thepaintandpour.com $45
Are you a Phi Theta Kappa Member? Interested in getting involved with PTK? Join us at our weekly, Thursday meetings from 3:30 P.M.-5:30 P.M. in TI 240. Learn how to stand out from the crowd! Currently we are brainstorming events for the coming year, come share your ideas with us! Interested in becoming a member? Contact Alexandria Judkins!
Matthew Lucas The season starts onmflucas@wccnet.edu Monday, March 30th – so make sure to sign up inSoftball: the office for Club Wemore needinformation! players! The
season starts on Monday, March 30th. Make sure to sign up in the Sports Office and get for more information!
Intramural Flag Football: On March
Club Baseball: Baseball officially
starts on Monday, March 2nd! Tryouts will be Monday through Thursday, from 8:30pm to 10:30pm at Advantage Sports. Please sign up in the WCC Sports Office today!
18th, we are kicking off the spring intramural flag football season! Help us make it a huge success! Register by yourself or with a team at SC 116, the Sports Office!
Intramural Tennis: Tennis sign-ups
are in full gear! With tennis starting March 16, registration will be ending on Friday, March 13th at noon. Stop into the office, SC 116, and register!
Intramural Bowling: There are only a few spots left for our intramural bowling! With the interest we have had, these last few spots will be on a waitlist. More information will be available in the office, SC 116!
Tickets for shows, trips and events are available in the cashier’s office, 2nd floor of the SC building!
Washtenaw Community College Morris Lawrence Bldg – Room 160 4800 E Huron River Dr., Ann Arbor, MI 48105 Come enjoy a couple hours with friends sitting by the Dock of the Bay, all the while you are helping Lucky Lab Rescue save Labrador Retrievers and find them their “Furever” homes. http://www.luckylabrescuemi.com http://www.facebook.com/luckylabrescuemi Limited seating so purchase your tickets today at: http://thepaintandpour.com/event/lucky-lab-rescue-furever-homes-dock-of-the-bay-mar-20th-7-9-pm/
NEWS
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March 9, 2015
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Governor recommends increased funding for community colleges 2.0
PROPOSED INCREASE IN COMMUNITY COLLEGE STATE FUNDING
1.8 1.6
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1.4 1.2 1.0 .8 .6 .4 .2 Wayne County
Washtenaw
Schoolcraft
Grand Rapids
Macomb
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Source: Executive Budget Fiscal Years 2016 and 2017, State of Michigan
by PAULETTE PARKER
News Editor
Governor Snyder released his 2016 fiscal year budget recommendation on Feb. 11, which includes positive investments for Michigan’s 28 community colleges, particularly Washtenaw Community College. The proposed budget includes a 1.4 percent increase of $4.3 million overall in community college operations funding, bringing total operations funding to $311.5 million. For the third consecutive year, it is recommended that WCC receive the highest operations funding percentage rate increase at 1.9 percent. “It’s a recommendation of how well we perform according
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3. board approves vpi search firm contract The board of trustees approved a $53,000 contract with RPA Inc. to aid in the search for a new vice president of instruction. It is expected that a permanent VPI be in place for the start of the fall 2015 semester.
4. amendments to affirmative action policy approved Amendments to the policy include an emphasis on nondiscrimination against any person “because of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.” The changes add that women and minorities employed by the college align with the employed population of Washtenaw County.
5. board approves amendments to investment policy Previously, community colleges were permitted by law to invest only in bonds, bills or notes of only the U.S. Treasury or the State of Michigan. Recent changes to the law allow the policy to change to permit investments in local governments, municipalities, school districts and other qualified, local investments to attain higher rates of return.
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to state performance metrics,” said Jason Morgan, director of government relations at WCC. Washtenaw was involved in the creation of these metrics three years ago. “It’s not the highest dollar increase because there are some colleges that are bigger and have traditionally received more money than we have,” Morgan said. “But this is getting us closer to being with those higher schools.” “That is very, very impressive. I am so glad to hear this because that shows what our faculty and what everybody is doing at this institution to make this a better institution,” WCC trustee, Diana McKnightMorton said at February’s board meeting. With the small operations
increase, coupled with proposed increased state support for the Michigan Public School Employee Retirement System (MPSERS), community college funding would grow by $29 million over current year funding, an 8 percent increase in total state appropriations. The proposed budget also includes funding for independent, part-time student grants recommended at $6 million, representing the first time since fiscal year 2009 that the program has been funded. This financial aid program targets part-time, adult students at community colleges. The governor encourages community colleges to use this funding to re-enroll former students who may have dropped out without earning a degree
or other credential. The governor also proposed doubling the skilled trades training fund from $10 million to $20 million. He recommended $17.8 million in the K-12 budget for career tech programs and early middle college programs focusing on skilled trades. The expectation is that this funding comes with increased collaboration between K-12, community colleges and universities. While this is the governor’s recommendation, the legislature will decide on its own budget. “We are extremely pleased with the governor’s recommendation of WCC and we really hope the legislature will pass that version,” Morgan said.
IN BRIEF beware of scam aimed at students A national scam targeting college students consists of someone, identifying themself as an Internal Revenue Service employee, calling students and telling them that they own money to the IRS. The call asks for banking or credit card information. The best way to protect yourself is to never give out personal information, especially banking or credit card information, over the phone unless you have generated the contact. If you believe you have been a victim of this scam, contact your local police agency.
become a wcc student ambassador The New Student Programming department is looking for ambassadors for the 2015-16 academic year. These ambassadors assist with orientation sessions for new students and other campus events, lead campus tours, share experiences through social media and act as mentors to other students. Those interested can apply at https://jobs.wccnet.edu.
spring intramural sports begin TENNIS: Starting on March 16, intramural tennis will be held on Mondays from 9 p.m.-10 p.m. at the Chippewa Tennis Club on Golfside Drive. Students can register through March 13 at noon in the Club Sports office on the first floor of the Student Center. FLAG FOOTBALL: On March 18, WCC kicks off the spring flag football season. Students can register in the Club Sports office.
do you have a great teacher? Students can nominate faculty and staff who have made an impact on them and shown a great commitment to serving students for a Bravo award. Nominations are taken through March 16, and selected nominees will receive recognition and a prize. To submit a nomination, visit http://tinyurl.com/WCCBravoAward15.
calling all eager entrepreneurs WCC’s Entrepreneurship Center will hold a grand opening reception on Tuesday, March 10 at 5:30 p.m. in the Plant Operations Building. Tours of the center will be held until 7 p.m. food will be provided by former and current WCC entrepreneurs.
college hosts spring career fair Dozens of employers will visit Washtenaw’s campus hoping to recruit talented students on Tuesday, March 17 from 1-4 p.m. in the Morris Lawrence building. Employers will be looking for applicants to fill positions including: sales department manager, home furnishing sales, cook/ assistant cook, maintenance technician, certified nurse assistant and network field engineers. Job seekers should bring several copies of their resumes and dress professionally.
secondary education info sessions Secondary education students who would like to learn more about the steps they need to take to accomplish the program can attend a seminar in Washtenaw’s Liberal Arts and Sciences building on Thursday March 12. The seminar will be held at 12:30-1:30 p.m. in LA 254 and again at 5:30-6:30 p.m. in LA 256. Seats are limited, so those interested must reserve space at http://www.wccnet.edu/ed-advising. For more information, contact Kim Groce, HBSS Divisional Counselor at kgroce@wccnet.edu.
wcc fundraiser for united way On Tuesday, March 17, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., on the first floor of the Student Center, students will be able to purchase tickets, two for $1, for root beer floats, cookie decorating, bead necklaces and clover-grams. Proceeds go to WCC’s campaign for the United Way.
Compiled by Editor Natalie Wright, Staff Writer Taylor Robinson and Contributor Abagail Jacobsen
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March 9, 2015
The Washtenaw Voice
editorial
Why Obama’s community college plans look bleak During his last stretch in office, President Barrack Obama has set his sights on improving accessibility of higher education, but his two major proposals carry conflicting messages. In January, the president proposed development of an ambitious plan “to lower the cost of community college – to zero.” Who can argue with that? Not only would this make a substantial dent in the skyrocketing collective student debt, it would also open doors for students who otherwise could not afford to pursue any form of higher education. If this plan were executed, it would be a monumental achievement in Obama’s legacy, on par with
the Affordable Care Act. But is it a pipe dream? Is there a chance of his passing such significant reform with less than two years remaining in office, especially in higher education, an area where the bureaucracy through which innovation must trudge is as thick as any? It seems Obama himself may have doubts. As he builds a coalition of lawmakers, philanthropists and higher education leaders to develop the plan, the U.S. Department of Education is concurrently working on a restructuring of financial aid disbursement. Last August, the president asked the USDE to develop a new rating system for twoand four-year colleges and universities. For the first time, this system would tie $150
billion in federal financial aid to performance-based metrics, rather than enrollment. The department released the first outline of the rating system in December, asking the public for feedback. The final system is set to be published before the 2015-16 academic year begins. Financial aid could be tied to the ratings as soon as 2018. Ratings would compare two- and four-year institutions separately and would be based on a number of factors, including the extent to which colleges serve low-income and first-generation students, affordability and completion rates, according the USDE. After a great deal of controversy was raised over how the system would measure success – as not every student
who attends a community college intends to graduate with a degree – the department is exploring the viability of utilizing various “student success” measures including transfer and employment rates, future income, graduate school attendance and loan repayment. The hope is to improve performance and accessibility of colleges. “There aren’t many things that are more important to that idea of economic mobility, the idea that you can make it if you try, than a good education,” Obama said in August. “In the face of greater and greater global competition, in a knowledge-based economy, a great education is more important than ever.” While these two proposals
seem to have a common goal they also contradict each other. If community college will be free for most, what is the point in restructuring financial aid? Two free years of college for all is incredibly ambitious. Is financial aid restructuring simply Obama’s Plan B? Developing federal metrics for community colleges is a worthwhile effort, whether they’re tied to financial aid or not. Publishing the information will allow students and their families to choose the college that best suits their needs. Today, students have more freedom to choose an institution than ever, with online education breaking down geographical barriers. The Obama administration should continue to craft
the ratings system, but hold off on plans to tie it to financial aid, at least for community colleges, until the two free years of college plan is given a fighting chance. Obama seems to be grasping at straws, desperate to check off “higher education reform” on his to-do list. While the goal of these plans – to help even the playing field for college students – is desperately needed, Obama is hurting the chances of either passing by presenting a scattered message. If he honestly believes that two free years of college are needed and possible, why present a distracting alternative?
‘College Promise’ brings hope to students proposal passing through our Republican-controlled Congress, with members who have already expressed their criticism and denounced support of the plan, seem pretty close to none. PAULETTE PARKER But let’s dream. pstanford@wccnet.edu College is too expensive. Anyone that has attended colObama recently announced lege would likely agree. And if the “College Promise,” an ini- you ever forget, Sallie Mae will tiative that would make two call and remind you. years of community college As a community college free for recent high school student who files a Federal graduates. Application for Student Aid In an ideal world, where (FAFSA) each year and receives the grass is always green and a Pell Grant, I can attest to the the sky is always blue, this fact that it still isn’t enough to would be amazing. But in cover my costs. Between tuition, reality, the chances of this fees and books, I still end up
signing my life over to Sallie each semester to borrow and add on to an expensive and ever-growing loan to make up the difference. And I’m only a part-time student. Higher education, whether it be a college degree, certificate or technical training, has become increasingly important, and almost vital to entering the workforce. Once students graduate, many are already burdened with a mountain of debt before they even get their first paycheck. Doesn’t it seem counterproductive for someone to work to pay off the money that they paid for an education to be able to work?
And what about students who don’t even bother aspiring to go to college because they don’t think it’s financially feasible? This initiative could help low-income or disadvantaged students overcome the perception that college is out of reach by putting it within reach. In countries like Germany, Sweden, Norway and France, Americans can study at universities, in English, for free (or almost free), according to The Washington Post. But beginning in the fall of 2015, students won’t have to cross an ocean for a free college education – provided they live in the state of Tennessee or the city of Chicago.
In Tennessee, with the Tennessee Promise Scholarship, students will be able to attend any of Tennessee’s 13 community colleges, 27 colleges of applied technology or other eligible institutions offering an associate degree program. In Chicago, with the Chicago Star Scholarship, students will be able to attend any City College of Chicago (CCC), provided they meet the eligibility requirements, such as a 3.0 GPA. President Obama based his plan off of the Tennessee Promise. Despite the fact that these scholarships have eligibility requirements, I think a guaranteed
post-secondary education will be incentive to work hard to meet these requirements. It’s human nature to work for reward. And if a student is willing to work hard to get the grades to get into college, then I feel like they should be given access to the opportunity. Only time will tell how beneficial these programs turn out to be, but they are a big step in the right direction. Hopefully more cities and states follow suit. “Every student who is willing to work hard should have access to a quality education, regardless of whether they can afford it or not,” Rahm Emmanuel, the mayor of Chicago said. I second that notion.
SHOULD TIPPING BE PHASED OUT?
The tipping system breeds tension
What does your wallet really say?
The frustrating part is that often tables that require the most work from their server pay off the least. The customers who tip well are usually courteous and thankful. The customers who tip poorly often barely NATALIE WRIGHT acknowledge their server as a nkwright@wccnet.edu human being. It makes no sense – the After waiting tables for harder you work, the less monthree years, I firmly believe ey you get. everyone should work in cusSome argue that servers tomer service at some point – need the motivation of tips waiting tables if possible. to provide good service, but Providing service for others plenty of other businesses find teaches invaluable life lessons, employees who provide exceland you can make good money lent customer service while doing it. I’ve walked away from being payed an hourly rate. some shifts having made $30 By paying servers a fair wage, an hour, others I’ve made less we don’t have to ban tipping. than $5 an hour. It’s a fact you It could still be something to have to accept – the good and strive for. bad days even out. Expected tipping creates
even harder to know how to reward excellence when you do see it. As consumers, we exist in a very rigid system – marketplace outcomes largely predetermined by super corporations EJ STOUT pulling the puppets strings of estout@wccnet.edu our wallets. Not often does it feel like Excellence deserves our wallets are doing the votrecognition. ing, and many industries beneIt’s a value that has been fit from the contents regardless drilled into our heads as of our intention or support. Americans, be it as direct Those in the service indusadvice or simply in our daily try, however, are tasked with observance of the cutthroat providing service to customers society around us. of all backgrounds, all needs In a culture saturat- and all attitudes. Their work is ed with mediocre efforts then immediately judged and disguised as five-star ser- scored in the form of a monvice, sometimes it’s hard etary tip. to separate the lackluster In no other industry are from the exceptional, and one’s efforts so directly tied
tension between customers and servers. A less than friendly customer may not be treated well, because it’s assumed they won’t tip decently. A friendly server often appears fake. Working at a restaurant in Ann Arbor, a college town that hosts hundreds of foreign students and faculty, I witnessed another toxic side to tipping: It perpetuates stereotypes and breeds racism. Because tipping customs differ around the world, those not familiar with American standards might not realize that servers are paid next to nothing hourly. Raising the minimum wage for servers, or including a mandatory service fee, can put an end to this tension between servers and customers.
correction
NEW SEMESTER, NEW DESIGNERS
In the Feb. 16 issue, page B8 informational graphic, the graph titled “WCC tuition” should have been labeled with blue corresponding to in-district tuition and orange corresponding to out-of-state tuition.
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to their rewards. Servers are asked to cater hand and foot to their guests, fulfilling requests often well outside of reasonable expectation. And they are asked to do so with a glowing smile and cheerful attitude. It’s a grueling job. It’s a grueling job that should be rewarded for its excellence. Removing the tipping system in our state would minimalize the efforts of every service industry worker, and it would take away our power as consumers to quite literally put our money where our mouths are. In a culture slowly stripping away our power as citizens, we ought to fight for the chance to support each other.
EDITOR
Natalie Wright
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MANAGING EDITOR NEWS EDITOR
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Paulette Parker
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VOICES
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March 9, 2015
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WCC women weigh in for Women’s History Month What do you consider to be the biggest challenge women face today?
What has been the biggest women’s breakthrough in your lifetime?
Haley Schrader, 19, Manchester, creative writing
WOMEN IN I.T.
Karma Ede, 45, Westland, digital video production
Kelsey May, 14, Canton, undecided
The Washtenaw Community College Student Resource and Women’s Center along with Career Services and WCC faculty will be hosting a “Women in IT” event, highlighting the career opportunities available in the IT field and giving students insight into WCC’s current IT program, including web development and system administration, as well computer science, networking, and programming. All are welcome, and lunch will be provided.
Jenna Hassan, 18, Ypsilanti, entertainment design
Crystal Khisa, 24, Pittsfield, computer technician
Becky Pagels, 28, Howell, pre-pharmacy
Britney O’Neal, 19, Ann Arbor, liberal arts
WHEN: Thursday, March 26 WHERE: Morris Lawrence building TIME: 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m., registration begins at 10:15 a.m. RSVP: http://wccnet.edu/womeninit by March 19 MORE INFO: Call WCC Career Services at 734-677-5155 Ashley Betts, 23, Ypsilanti, communications
– Taylor Mabelitini
Koko Wilkins, 22, Belleville, liberal arts
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Coat couture The new ‘it’ couple
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TAYLOR MABELITINI tmabelitini@wccnet.edu
M.M.DONALDSON
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Trends aren’t always found on the fashion runways of Paris or Milan, but so often in the aisles of any grocery store. And right now, a trendy pairing is on everyone’s lips: salted caramel. In this must-have duo, caramel has become an accomplice for delivering mass quantities of sodium. Salt has been a staple of human history and language. Think “salt of the earth,” “worth its weight in salt” and Lot’s wife being turned into a pillar of salt. But more recent history has made NaCl into a health villain. Salt knows everyone loves to follow sexy couples and, despite the hyphenated name, would anyone just choose caramel by itself? Becoming a flavor so common it is on a trajectory to reach the level of go-to vanilla or chocolate. Google “salted caramel” and get about 11 million results in 0.24 seconds for cake, sauce, cupcakes, ice cream, chocolate, caramels, brownies, popcorn and recipes. This sweet and salty couple is now accessorizing pita chips, pretzel bites and popcorn bits, as if brownies and cookies weren’t good enough. And the
rest of the grocery store aisles are pining to get in on the trend. 2015 has been ushered in with a salted caramel protein drink and salted caramel craft beers. Chocolate has always been the little black dress for just about any occasion, but with salted caramel, a black T-shirt and sweat pants are now acceptable at the party. But how much of a good thing should anyone have? Health experts recommend capping sodium at 2300 mg per day. Or less. In real-personspeak 2300 mg is one teaspoon. According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010 estimates the average intake is 3400 mg per day with the majority of the sodium found in processed or convenience foods. The Centers for Disease Control warns excessive sodium consumption can raise blood pressure and the risk of heart disease and stroke. Having kidney failure, heart attack or a major blood vessel blow out is way not sexy. Despite the possible health consequences of too much sodium, opponents of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 have successfully lobbied against decreasing the sodium content in the school lunch program. Arguments ranged from school children refusing to eat the healthier food to school administrators complaining the standards cost too much. The original legislation called for step decreases in the maximum amount of
sodium that could be served in a school meal. By the 202223 school year, the cap would be at 500 mg. Many children who would be affected by the standard haven’t even been born yet. But the belying and winning argument may have been whispered into the right ears. In the book Salt Sugar Fat: How the Food Giants Hooked Us, Michael Moss interviews salty snack industry experts who state sodium is such a cheap ingredient, it is more cost effective to throw it away than redesign equipment to minimize waste. Food companies are providing more salted caramel options to sate consumers demand while caramel is a delightful flavor and can truly be enjoyed by itself. A safer bet for enjoying the salted caramel duo might be the WoodWick® Sea Salt Caramel candle where you just light the wick and enjoy the scent.
It’s not news to anyone that winter is not the optimum time for fashion. Winter in general is so horrid you can’t do anything but layer up and make the best of it. If there is one article of clothing that has always helped people avoid the winter fashion doldrums, it’s the “statement coat.” Statement coats are such a staple in winter fashion because of how much they impact an outfit. Coats are versatile and varied, with different patterns, materials and textures, and can easily brighten up a bulky, layered winter look. Amongst some of the top textures noted at February’s New York Fashion Week were the trends of fur and fringe – a perfect trend you can follow by
topping off your outfits with a statement vintage coat. If the throwback styles are too dramatic for you, try a trendy color. Yellow, military green, orange and pink were spotted, by Glamour and StyleList, as the high trends for the season at fashion week. On the other hand, if on-season trends don’t concern you, there are still a wide range of statement coats you could choose from to find a look that expresses “you.” According to Vogue, statement coats were sported by many fashion week attendees. And strutting the halls of Washtenaw Community College, many fashionable students are “in vogue” this winter, sporting their signature statement coats.
Janice Self, 18, Ypsilanti, liberal arts Scarf - Walmart Coat - Citi Trends Do you have a fashion philosophy? What makes you feel good?
I’m in my work uniform. I’m not really feeling, like, all awesome about it, but this little scarf is helping me feel better about the day. I feel like it’s always good to keep things that you like about yourself. We, as women, we know what we like to see ourselves in, and we know what we don’t like. If that makes you feel good, then do it.
Do you shop with a trend in mind?
Yes, I like bright colors. Jewelry! Jewelry makes a difference. I am so serious. Earrings and necklaces, I’ll always have them on deck; that’s what I shop for.
Do you have a favorite store?
I like Charlotte Russe. Citi Trends is like a good place to pick up little things when you’re not having a lot of money, and that’s it. I’m a college working student. I do not have a lot to shop for.
How crucial is your fashion in how you present yourself to others?
I think it’s important. It’s crucial to me because you’re presenting who you are, and if you show yourself like you don’t care, then that’s how people are gonna take you.
Davida Austin, 24, Detroit, accounting Star Wars purse - The Rocket Pants and jacket - Citi Trends
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Do you have a fashion philosophy?
M. M. Donaldson is allergic to scented candles and commits to leave the salt for French fries. She has a bachelor of science in family and community services from Michigan State University, and has several years’ experience with nutrition issues affecting infants through older adults.
How long do you spend getting ready in the morning?
Whatever hops out at me is what I’m buying.
How would you describe your style? I don’t know; it’s just me.
An hour.
How crucial is your fashion to how you think you present yourself? Very crucial.
Do you have a favorite store? Hot Topic.
Do you shop with a trend in mind?
I usually have some idea in my head of an outfit I might want from looking at other people and celebrities, but usually if I see something else that pops out at me, that’s what I’m gonna grab.
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How do you feel when an app asks for your personal information to use or download it? And how do you feel about people you don’t know being able to access your personal information online? interviews by myisha kinberg, staff writer photos by morgan filsinger, photographer “I think it’s a good thing because it makes people more aware that they are allowing their information to be out in public. I don’t read privacy policies, but sometimes I do research on why an application would need or how they would use certain things such as my location. Anyone can access a phone number, a full name and possibly a home address just by looking in a phone book whether we want that information to be out there or not it is. And it’s been public for a long time. It’s a more social culture now, and, instead of trying to be closed off from it, I think we should just be accepting.” Adam Saunders, 25, Ypsilanti, photography
“If I download an app to use its services, I don’t feel like I should be required to give my information. Having that requirement almost feels like a double payment. If apps have my information, they often use it to advertise things to me by sending me emails and potentially phone calls. I keep my account private on Instagram so that I can provide the information I want to, but only people I allow to follow me can see it. I like when you can use privacy settings because I can control everything more easily.” Anders Smith, 16, Ann Arbor, video production
“I don’t understand why I should give them my information. Sometimes I give out half-truths like the wrong age or a different last name since you have to enter something. When I post on Facebook, I only post things that I want to share, but also won’t hurt me or get me in trouble. I wouldn’t be worried about people I know looking at my information because a lot of it has been public for quite sometime.”
“It depends on what an app is trying to access – if it’s my photos or microphone, I don’t mind so much. It does make me feel weird to think about strangers looking at my personal information, but I think chances of strangers being interested in my stuff isn’t very big.” Edgar Vargas-Castillo, 19, Canton, automotive services
“I usually allow apps to access my pictures, but not my location. It scares me to think that random people can view my personal information. When I see other people using location and putting out a lot of information about themselves on social media, it makes me think twice about what I’m posting. Why should I be holding information back and others are so upfront about theirs? It’s actually worrisome to me to think about what this world has come to and how easy it is to find someone and find out so much information about them with just a few clicks. There is no clear line as to how much exposed personal information is too much, and I think we need to set boundaries.” Kelsey May, 14, Canton, journalism
“If I want to use an app, I’m not going to delete it because it asks to access my photos or location. I do question why so many apps need my information and what it’s used for, but, honestly, I don’t care if apps access it.” Ryan Green, 17, Ypsilanti, undecided
Marc Stephens, 47, Detroit, videography
“I hit “okay” without reading privacy policies and let them have access when I download apps. It can be concerning to think that apps could say they just need to access my photos, but have other stuff hidden in the privacy policy knowing that most people don’t read the policies. If they wind up having stuff hidden, I think that is a bad business practice.”
“It depends of what kind of information the app is asking for, but, generally, I try to make my information as public as possible so people can find me easily.” Ben Sussman, 19, Brighton, math
Colin Gibson, 19, Howell, automotive services
“I don’t mind letting apps access my personal information because I don’t feel like I have anything to hide. Even if I was bothered, I’m not sure I would know what to do since I still want to be on social media, and that’s pretty hard to do without giving out information.” Christopher Dale, 39, South Lyon, math and science
“I find it irritating and time consuming to have to allow access to all the different things apps feel they need to access when I download them. When I use social media, I usually try to keep all my information private.” Katie McCullough, 19, Ann Arbor, business
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Even before the most recent outbreak of measles, chatter began about the need to strengthen the rules and reg- about vacciulations of vaccinations, espe- nations, the cially among licensed children MDCH is given centers and schools. the responsibility of As of Jan. 1, the Michigan either signing or not signDepartment of Community ing a waiver form. Only after Health instated a new rule that the parent presents a stamped parents must obtain a waiver document can Hagen allow the from the MDCH if they choose child into the center. to not vaccinate their children “It has been a kind of issue for non-medical reasons. Non- with daycare centers that we medical refers to religious or haven’t really been happy with, philosophical reasons. but there’s not much you can Washtenaw Community do because there’s never been College’s Children Center is anything with the agencies included among the institu- that regulate us to back us up, tions that must abide by this but now there is,” Hagen said. new regulation. “Now the health department Within the last couple of has stepped in because of these weeks, the guidelines changed outbreaks.” for Trudi Hagen, director Involved for more than 30 of WCC’s Children Center. years in the childcare field, Originally, the center needed Hagen recalled the vaccination one of two documents to allow debate gained attention when a child into the daycare. On the people thought a certain chemday a child is signed up for the ical in vaccines caused autism. center, Hagen either needed She added that the chemical is an immunization record or a no longer used and not proven waiver signed by the parent if as a link for the disorder. he/she did not vaccinate the Dr. Matthew Davis, a prochild. fessor at the University of Because of currently regis- Michigan since 2000, specialtered children, the regulation izes in pediatrics, internal medwill not go into effect until early icine and public policy. Davis March. If a child does not have spoke on the matter that some proper documents, Hagen said, parents show hesitance toward she must refer the parent to the vaccinations due to the influlocal health department. After ence of the Internet and media. the parent takes a training class “What I advise parents to do
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GARDENS, From A1 his life, Schwarz, who is in his 40s, signed up for the class expecting it to cover topics like fertilizing methods, farming machinery and crop rotation. “The first day I showed up and said, ‘Where do I park my John Deere?’” he said. “Where’s my parking structure?” While the farm harvesting class wasn’t what he expected, he stayed with it, he said, because he felt he could learn something and that his experience would be valuable for others in the class. “I would like to see them have a good agricultural farm program here, though,” he said. Brook Miller, 40, said that although she has been gardening for five or six years, there is still so much to learn. “I’ve only just started,” Miller said. While some students have as much as 30 years of experience in growing and others have never been able to keep a plant alive, they all seem to agree that more goes into gardening than meets the eye. “I didn’t know as much about gardening as I thought I did,” Shelton said. “You have to go back generations to learn the true and tried methods.” Only nine students make up the class, and that’s “the only
way it works” Groce said. The small class size allows for each student to have more handson time and helps to develop a sense of community and teamwork. On their way up to the greenhouse atop the LA building, where seedlings are housed for the winter, the students crowded 10 to the elevator. “Family style,” Groce said. As the packed compartment carried them up, Miller asked Groce if she needed any help tending to the plants over break. “Absolutely, I do,” Groce said. “I’m here every day, just let me know when you want to come in.” Last summer, Groce tended to the garden mostly on her own, for months. It was a labor of love, but took a toll on her. Having students who are not only willing, but excited to help is a huge relief for her, though she is still keeping busy, she said. “I can focus more on the administrative side and looking for grants to help support the garden project while the students do the more hands on experience,” she said. But she doesn’t plan to give up all her weeding and watering responsibilities. “I’ll be out there as much as I can,” she said. “I’m never letting go.”
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WCC English instructor Maxine Gibson believes that ‘teaching is like helping people to have choices.’ Below, she helps Brian Ruhlig, 29, of Dexter before a recent class starts. GRAY BANCROFT | WASHTENAW VOICE
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With nervous laughter, she abashedly tells her story, preferring to highlight those she Pictures and poems wallpa- feels have helped her become per the gray, metal office door. who she is. Across the threshold, inside Gibson came to Washtenaw the small, dim room, picture Community College as a partframes showcase smiling faces. time instructor in 1980 after Projects of students past have teaching English and art to jufound refuge in the corners. nior high and high school stuVisiting the office of English dents. She became a full-time instructor Max Gibson offers a instructor in 1990. The oldest glimpse into what she cherish- of seven siblings, she was thrust es. A conversation with Gibson into the role of helping them gives a glimpse at her humility. with their homework, she said, News Editor
which was the beginning of her path to teaching. After taking a philosophy class, she arrived at writing’s door. “I didn’t have really good experiences in high school. I felt like I didn’t know what the purpose was; I finally learned the purpose when I took philosophy, and I realized that writing was problem-solving,” Gibson said. “The better you can describe the world, the better you can analyze it.” The ability to problem solve is what she
strives to pass on to her students, helping them have more control over their lives. “Teaching is like helping people to have choices, helping people to be free, helping them to be happy and helping them to problem solve,” she said. Fun, intelligent, interesting, wise – just a few of the words within reach that Gibson uses to describe her students. The glow in her eyes, light in her voice and the loosening of her posture when she dotes on them tells that they are so much more to her. “I’m privy to my student’s unfoldings,” Gibson said. “I feel very privileged to hear their stories.” And it’s these varied stories, challenges and experiences that inspire Gibson in her own life. “It’s like, oh my gosh, you’re my heroes,” she said. “If you can do that, I shouldn’t be complaining about not having time or resources because you’re doing it with so much less.” WCC screenwriting major, Arianna Gelderloos, 19, of Ann Arbor, says that it is Gibson who has inspired her. “I think that my writing has always been for me, and Max made it so that my writing could be for other people,” Gelderloos said. Gibson helped her gain the ability to share her
writing with less fear of judgment, she said. She has also been a friend. “She’s really good at validating your feelings,” Gelderloos said. “Like if I’m upset about anything, she always says what I need to hear.” In her classroom, she sits atop a table at the front of the class, her black-slack-clad legs dangling, crossed at the ankles. She leans forward, hands in her pockets, relaxed; her curly hair brushes her shoulders. She listens intently as each student speaks, and they return the courtesy. It is a safe zone of self-expression. “We spend a lot of time talking about how to really listen to each other with an ear to understand rather than judge,” Gibson said. “Max does a really good job of getting people to talk because, a lot of times, people are too shy to do so,” Gelderloos said. “She has a really open and sweet thing that makes it hard to be nervous around her.” “I don’t want them to write like me; I want them to find their own voices,” Gibson said. A task she feels cannot be accomplished with judgment. “She has such a wonderful eye for what is good about us; and she is very good at not paying particularly close attention
to what is not great about us,” said WCC English instructor Hava Levitt-Phillips. “She is the kind of teacher that teaches teachers just by being near her.” With plans to retire in a year, Gibson said that what she will miss most is her students. “That’s the only part I feel sad about – to leave their energy and their creativity,” she said. She hopes to have instilled in each of them the desire to be lifelong learners. “I want them to be good human beings; I want them to be respectful, and I want them to be open-minded and have a sense of social responsibility,” she said, “that if you’re privileged enough to have a good education, a roof over your head and all these cool things, maybe you need to think about how you’re going to give back and make sure that everyone has an equal chance for success in this world.” Gibson hesitantly speaks of herself, but readily and proudly shares stories of her students’ successes. For her, it is less about her as an instructor and more about the amazing students she encounters. “She is without ego,” LevittPhillips said. “You can’t persuade her that she is as lovely as she is. That is Max. That’s what makes her so tremendous.”
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Two kings gaze down on the black and white battlefield. They ponder their next move and future possibilities. One king snaps the silence with a chuckle. “It’s a game of pawns,” Jacob Dougles, 17, of Saline said. Dougles faced off with Tyler Strauss, 17, of South Lyon at the Chess Club’s Wednesday meeting in TI 129. Strauss founded the club last September. It meets on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. each week. After the meetings, the club supplies are returned to the Student Activities office. “They’re available to be checked out by anyone,” Strauss explained. He added there were Chess Clubs in the past, but it has been a while since Washtenaw Community College had one. The club welcomes different levels of chess players. It occasionally has other types
of games there such as ‘Go,’ a Chinese version of chess. Someone might show a video game on a laptop, explained Michela Malfifano, 16, of Ypsilanti. She described the club as “a family-union type of event,” where no one is judged. They hosted pizza parties on Mondays last semester where anyone could get a slice if they signed the club’s attendance sheet and played a game of chess. Keeping people in the club is a challenge, Strauss said. He needed five people to sign the club form to start it. Student Activities requires the attendance sheet to be sent to them every week. If the club has less than five people for a period of time, the club risks being shut down. The minimal number the club has seen is seven while the maximum is between 10 to 15 people each day, Strauss said. His interest in chess started when he was a Boy Scout earning his Chess Merit Badge. He taught himself how to play. Now, Strauss oversees the Chess Club where kings and novices alike, battle to the death (or “checkmate”).
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phone 734-677-5155, email careers@ wccnet.edu, or visit www.wccnet.edu/ careerconnection/. Career Services will now be having office hours in the Counseling Center on the second floor of the Student Center building, on the following dates and times: Feb. 18 – 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; March 4 – 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; March 18 – 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; April 1 – 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; April 15 – 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; April 29 – 10 a.m.-3 p.m. If you are interested in meeting with a Career Services advisor while they are in Counseling, please contact Career Services to set up an appointment. DENTAL ASSISTANT. We are looking for a dedicated, hardworking, self-motivated, energetic person to join our busy team. The dental assistant position is for Tuesdays 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and Thursdays 1-9:30 p.m. This person would also cover other assistant vacations and sick time. Duties include being a secondary assistant to our dentists and scrubbing instruments, taking care of sterilization lab, pouring models and helping with the laundry. RECRUITER (PART-TIME). Recruits, screens and coordinates interviews for a variety of positions including corporate staff, janitorial, job coach and volunteer positions. Develops and executes
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proactive recruitment strategies in order to source and attract candidates. Performs all duties involved in full-cycle recruiting, and other HR and employment administration duties as may be assigned. WEB DEVELOPER. Sets up a WordPress installation. FTP/SSH with web servers. Creates responsive Stylesheets in CSS, using media queries. Installs site plugins and configures to specs. Light PHP/Javascript to extend site functionalities. Works from visual mockups. NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR INTERNSHIP. Installs, configures, maintains and supports the organization’s local area network (LAN). Maintains network hardware and software. Monitors network to ensure network availability to all system users and performs necessary maintenance to support network availability. Provides a single point of contact for end users to receive support and maintenance within the organization. ACCOUNTANT. Under the guidance of the Accounting Supervisor, the accountant will be responsible to perform key accounts receivable and accounts payable duties. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: weekly accounts receivable aging, investigating invoice problems, posting/reconciling customer payments, general journal entries and reconciliation of selected G/L Accounts. This entry-level position will be trained to perform all assigned tasks/responsibilities as well as assist with monthly banking and projects. Candidates for this position will possess strong organizational skills, advanced computer skills (emphasis on Microsoft
Excel), solid math skills and research/in- knowledge preferred. vestigative abilities. COMPUTER SUPPORT INTERN. HOME HEALTH AIDE. Hiring Home We are looking for a computer support Health Aides in the Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti technician to install, maintain, analyze, area. Duties include: Assisting clients troubleshoot, and repair end user comwith maintaining personal care such as puter systems, hardware and computer dressing, grooming, bathing and toilet- peripherals. Resolves computer probing/incontinence care. Light cleaning lems for clients. Documents, maintains, and housekeeping duties such as laundry, upgrades or replaces hardware and mopping, vacuuming and washing dishes. software systems. Relies on instrucMust be prompt to scheduled shifts. Must tions and pre-established guidelines have a high level of interpersonal skills in- to perform the functions of the job. cluding the ability to effectively commu- Requires coursework toward a degree nicate with clients, peers and supervisors. in information technology. Must have TECHNICIAN. Support chassis dy- knowledge of commonly used connamometer testing setup, prep for both cepts, practices and procedures within day and afternoon shifts. Support vehi- the information technology field. April cle parts changes, incoming inspections, – August. Up to 40 hours per week. fuel changes and parts inventory. At least ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT one year auto-related experience such STAFF. Assists department with a as dealership, lab environment or tech- variety of support functions that may nical school in an automotive program. include processing tasks, ordering Chassis dyno testing experience, interme- and monitoring supplies, contacting diate welding skill and inventory tracking members/customers, responding to skills a plus. Ability to work unsupervised, questions, supporting the front-line be self-motivated and follow safe work- reception function and operating a ing guidelines. Work and contribute to switchboard. Compiles and generates a team atmosphere. Flexible availability routine reports for usage by manageas necessary. ment. Performs calculations for a vaACCOUNTING CLERK. Supports riety of routine applications. Assists in accounting operations by filing docu- various money transactions including ments, reconciling statements, running analyzing and resolution of billing and/ software programs. Processes invoices or customer related problems followfor payment in the accounts payable de- ing appropriate company procedures. partment. Assists with monthly closing Maintains files and record systems and of records. Communicates with vendors sorts incoming mail and documents. and other Amarack components to solve May assist in developing and impleissues. Knowledge of computer and 10- menting new procedures. Maintains key calculator necessary, as well as cus- related logs and records for assigned tomer and phone skills. Some accounting department.
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The science behind stress by PAULETTE PARKER
News Editor
You study for an impending exam. You’re confident you’ll ace it. Once the exam is in front of you, you read the questions and draw a blank. Your heart rate increases, palms begin to sweat. You struggle to realign your jumbled thoughts. The changes you feel in your brain and body in this moment are due to stress, which we all experience daily, from the minimal to the monumental. How you cope with it can mean the difference between it being a mere hurdle and causing lasting adverse effects. Cortisol, called the “stress hormone,” is continually released in the brain throughout the day to regulate or modulate many of the changes that occur in the body in response to stress. Negative effects begin to arise with higher and more prolonged levels of cortisol, such as with chronic stress, and can contribute to elevated blood pressure, lowered immune function and coronary artery disease. Factors contributing to stress are often put into three categories, said Washtenaw Community College psychology instructor Anne Garcia. “Catastrophic events” include fires, floods and car accidents. Incidents such as death, divorce, job loss or moving to a new city are known as “life events.” “Even if it’s a move that
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you are looking forward to, physiologically, we respond to novel things with a little bit of arousal,” Garcia said. Occurrences such as waiting in long lines, navigating through traffic or worrying about money are known as “daily hassles.” “That’s not the same as a divorce or a fire, but they happen constantly,” Garcia said. The same events can be processed differently from individual-to-individual. “How much stress you feel is the function of how you respond to it and can vary depending on your personality,” Garcia said. “Like people who are more anxious versus people who kind of take things in stride.” WCC general education student Hillery Beavers, 34, of Ypsilanti, balances school and motherhood and says that stress is always there, which leads her to worry. “It’s kind of like thinking too much and not being able to stop the thinking,” Beavers said. “Instead of doing, I’m thinking.” Liberal arts student Elizabeth Ehinger, 16, of Ann Arbor, juggles her academic schedule along with participating in team sports. Stress makes it difficult for her to focus on tasks she needs to complete. “I freak out,” Ehinger said. “And, emotionally, I’m a wreck.” Coping with stress effectively is vital because stress can
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leave the body more susceptible to infections due to a lowered immune system, as well as leading to heart attacks and negatively impacting personal relationships.
from the situation instead of experimented with taking a working through it and partici- step back, relaxing and doing the speed limit for her entire pating in harmful behaviors. “At the moment, they’re route. “I got there at the same time,” more pleasant,” Garcia said. “It’s more fun to watch TV she said. “So I chose not to worthan it is to go see a counsel- ry about it.” When it comes to or, or it’s nicer to have a few situations that have no easydrinks than to go get on your fix solution, such as the death homework, but in the long of a loved one or loss of a relarun, it can hurt.” tionship, coping methods are Drug use and abuse is how emotion-focused. a lot of people cope with stress, “It’s just the time to mourn,” Garcia said. Ignoring the prob- Garcia said. “It’s allowing yourlem may seem like the easiest self the opportunity to talk thing to do, but in the end, about it, if that’s your way.” it can lead to being more Seeking friends or professionoverwhelmed. als to listen can help frame the “All the maladap- situation differently. tive ways of coping with “Women do what’s called stress almost invari- friend-and-befriend,” Garcia ably lead to more stress,” said. “We listen to each other Garcia said. and get ourselves through a lot The adaptive methods of things.” Both coping methof coping with stress can be ods can be used concurrently broken up into two catego- in some situations. Activities ries: problem-focused coping such as exercise, meditation and emotion-focused coping. or finding a hobby can also be Problem-focused coping is de- used to manage and minimize signed to decrease or elimi- stress. nate stressors by generating “I’m catholic, so I pray a lot, solutions to the problem at and that helps,” Ehinger said. hand. “I also have a lot of siblings, so “If money is your issue, if I’m stressed, I go and spend you might take a semester time with them then come off, work more hours, save back to the situation.” up a little then go back to Beavers finds that meditatschool,” Garcia said. “It may ing in the evening is her most not solve it completely, but it effective way of coping. When may make the problem some stress presents itself suddenly, SANAA NAEEM | WASHTENAW VOICE better.” Beavers experienced she finds it helpful to stop and frequent stress while trying to focus on her breathing. There are two ways of cop- get her children to school by “I focus on just three ing with stress: maladaptive 9 a.m. each day. breaths,” Beavers said. coping and adaptive coping. “I can’t stand being late,” Ultimately, she finds it most Maladaptive coping is more Beavers said. “And when I helpful to remind herself of destructive than constructive. would rush, I would speed.” one thing: This includes withdrawing One morning, Beavers “I just tell myself, ‘It’s okay.’”
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