Mirror News

Deciphering the Economy

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

It feels like the rest of the country has, quite belatedly, contracted the financial strain Michigan has already endured for years. By now, both you and nearly everyone you know have suffered from the faltering economy in some way. Nevertheless, there still seems to be a prevailing cluelessness among average, middle class citizens as to what is actually going on.

Negotions Continue Among AFO, College

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Adjunct Faculty Organization (AFO), a union that represents the adjunct faculty members at HFCC, is currently in negotiations with the College's administration. In 2007, the adjunct faculty members organized a pledge drive towards unionization. After an overwhelming support, the AFO became a certified union with a membership vote of 334 to 41, and have been working since to promote itself within the college community as well as working with the College on negations for a new contract for its members.

New Film Training Course at HFCC

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Henry Ford Community College offered a two-week 40-hour Basic Film Set Training Course at The Michigan Technical Center (M-TEC) September 22-October 3. The program offered by HFCC and Tic Toc Studios was intended to provide intensive, hands-on training to prepare individuals for entry-level employment in the film and television industry.

New Language Promoted by Philosophy Club

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The College recently hosted an Esperanto presentation on Wednesday, October 8, in the Berry Amphitheatre of the ASCC Building. The presentation, organized through the Philosophy Club, sought to promote and assess the notion of putting in place and using a universal language (Esperanto), a concept first put forth in the 17th century by Gottfried Leibniz.

Ramadan Dinner a Success

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Muslim Student Association along the Yemen Student Association recently celebrated the Month of Ramadan with The Month of Ramadan: "A Time for Inner Peace and Unity." The event featured keynote speaker Haj Hassan Sobh, as well as an Iftar Dinner. Many Muslim and non-Muslim students, as well as members of the local community, gathered to celebrate and gain more insight about the holy month of Ramadan.

Students on Candidates

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

This year has been a very historical election year. The nomination of the first African-American Presidential candidate, Barack Obama, and the first female Vice-President nomination, Sarah Palin, has the world's eyes fixed on the United States. But it is the fact that for the first time in recent history, the youth voted in record numbers, nearly doubling the previous record increase set in 2000-a total of 6.

Is The Lack of Parking Etiquette at HFCC Part of a Larger Issue?

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

7:55 AM: You turn into the HFCC parking lot. Like most others, you race out to the lot behind the science building in an attempt to grab one of the coveted parking spaces in that area. Just as you turn into the aisle, a minivan is backing out of a spot. You hit your signal.

Your Cover Letter Is Complete... Or Is It?

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

One of the most important aspects of any communication is spelling and grammar. Both of these elements contribute to your success! Did you proofread and search for errors that may appear in your cover letter?

Your mission is to make a positive first impression on the recruiter.

HFCC Alumnus to Publish New Book

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Typing with two hands can be challenging to some-perhaps technology neophytes-but imagine using only one hand. Peter Jurich, a former Mirror News staff member and College alumna, writes about his life in his book entitled, Typing With One Hand, a memoir written for "adolescents and teens from middle school to high school levels with intent to prove reading fun and writing uninhibited," says Jurich.

... And Justice for All

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

I didn't listen to Justice until it was too late. Justice came by Michigan in March, and I didn't go. I regret my decision after hearing the entirety of this excellent album. Cross is such a good album that it will go on my best of my child hood, side by side to Discovery, the second Daft Punk album.

Interview: Bayside's Nick Ghanbarian

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Music is not defined by good looks, hair products, or by the numerous sexual encounters an artist has. By generating a natural feeling everyone can share, an artist has the ability to make music a more genuine experience to any listener. Take Bayside for example - full of the raw intensities of life in every lyric, supported by bittersweet melodies and catchy guitar, Bayside is more for the music hungry ear than any teeny bopper act out now.