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Gather ye ‘hazelnuts’—your favorite band is coming Elizabeth Ross Editor ROCK RIDGE MUSIC COURTESY PHOTO Jett Beres’ life revolves around music and family. While his busy life as a rock star is consumed at times by the latter, it is the former that is showcased in some of his earliest memories. “I can remember, very vividly, … Read more>> Nicole Bednarski Staff Writer nbednarski@wccnet.edu When my doctor told me I had mono a week into the Fall Semester, I have to admit, I wasn’t really disappointed. I’ve been working three jobs, have a puppy at home and go to school full time, so I’ll also take any valid excuse to watch “Law & Order” re-runs … Read more>> Some employees feel singled out by college’s inflexible no-smoking policy J. MICHEAL COLLINS Staff Writer CHRIS ASADIAN THE WASHTENAW VOICE Ray Everett is in a quandary. He’s just had quite a workout involving some heavy lifting, which is often required in his job in Facilities Management, and he could use a smoke. He’s got one of … Read more>> Feeling sick? Stay home! WCC also braces for H1N1 by offering vaccines Nicole Bednarski Staff Writer nbednarski@wccnet.edu ILLUSTRATION BYKATE BIZER Schools begin to prepare as the H1N1 (swine flu) virus makes its way north through the United States, causing fear and angst for many in Michigan this flu season. The virus, first seen in April of this year … Read more>> Individuals bring their choices to campus — and should be able to smoke in their vehicles Washtenaw Community College’s student and employee smoking policies (see story Page 1) have honest intentions, but they are overly optimistic and leave no options for those who do smoke on campus. “As a college, we are in the business of trying … Read more>> Natural alternatives in the fight against the flu Anne Duffy Contributor aduffy1@wccnet.edu ILLUSTRATION BY KATE BIZER When it comes to protecting yourself and your loved ones from killer diseases like the Swine Flu, knowledge is power. Truth is, there are many ways to ward off the flu other than having an untested vaccine injected into your … Read more>> Truth takes a beating in health care debate Kaylee Lentz Staff Writer kayleellentz@sbcglobal.net Turn on “News at 10” these days, and after the typical robbery and drive-by reports you are almost guaranteed to hear the anchor chime in about President Barack Obama’s attempt to reform health care in this country. We have all heard about it, and … Read more>> Handle with extreme caution: Asbestos removed in WCC kitchen renovations Elizabeth Ross Managing Editor eross4@wccnet.edu Workers renovating the Culinary Arts kitchen encountered potentially dangerous asbestos, used as insulation in several of the college’s older buildings. But officials say this is routine and posed no danger. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), asbestos has been used in … Read more>> |
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