Author: Spencer Hazlewood

St. Clair County Community College (SC4) is now accepting applications from students interested in living on campus for the 2024-25 academic year.

SC4 is the only community college in Southeast Michigan to offer housing, providing students a complete college experience at an affordable cost. Students may choose between two downtown Port Huron residence hall options located on Bard Street and Huron Avenue. A variety of room types are available including studios, 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom units, giving students the opportunity to live independently or with roommates.

“Student housing is a wonderful option for students who are looking to immerse themselves in their SC4 experience,” said SC4 College Housing Manager Wesley Whetstone.

Both locations offer fully furnished units with easy access to campus as well as the area’s great dining and entertainment options, outdoor recreation activities, and potential employment opportunities with local businesses.

In addition to enjoying convenient access to the area’s growing arts, entertainment and dining scene, housing students pay in-district tuition rates. Other amenities provided to all residents include a Blue Water Area Transit bus pass, a membership to the YMCA, and a DashPass subscription for the year from Door Dash with free delivery fees on qualifying orders.

Whetstone shared additional features exclusive to living at SC4, noting “The personal connections and relational nature of our housing program cultivates a unique culture that stands out from larger universities. Having resources such as a community of peers and access to full-time housing staff members who support students in their pursuit of a college degree are major benefits to living on campus at SC4.”

Interested students can read details and apply for College Housing online at www.sc4.edu/housing. Fall 2024 semester classes begin the week of August 19.

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For media inquiries, please contact one of the following:

• Sarah Rutallie, Chief of Staff, at srutallie@sc4.edu or 810-989-5545

• Pete Lacey, Senior Vice President, at placey@sc4.edu or 810-989-5561

PORT HURON, Mich. – A celebration of the April 8 total solar eclipse will take place on Monday, April 8 at St. Clair County Community College along the banks of the Black River.

The college will host a viewing party on campus across from the College Center on River Street. The event is free and open to the public. The celebration will take place from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Attendees will receive information on the eclipse, visit with SC4 professors, have access to solar telescopes for viewing, and tour the SC4 Planetarium Experience in the College Center Atrium.

Instructor of Physics/Astronomy Patrick Wilcox said “Witnessing a solar eclipse from your hometown is memorable for all. The dramatic change in our relatively constant surroundings causes one to think and wonder about the universe. That curiosity sticks with us, every time we recall the event.” The next total solar eclipse visible in Port Huron will be in 2099.

The sun will be 98.1 percent blocked during the eclipse as seen from Port Huron. The eclipse will be most visible at approximately 3:15 p.m.

According to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the U.S. government agency that oversees science and technology related to air and space, total solar eclipses are not uncommon, but generally only take place every 100 years in any given location.

The SC4 celebration will provide safe ways to view the eclipse, which should not be viewed with the naked eye, as it can cause retinal burns which can affect a person’s vision.

“Celebrating the solar eclipse at SC4 is a community viewing experience to share in the excitement surrounding us each day,” said SC4 President Kirk Kramer. “SC4 faculty experts will share in the passion for learning and share with attendees an in-depth knowledge of the event”

To learn more about the total solar eclipse viewing event visit the College website at sc4.edu

In hopes of robust attendance at the eclipse event, SC4 Professor of Chemistry Joe Gibbons exclaims “Witness the elegant dance of our most important heavenly bodies as they show us that there is indeed order in the chaos of the universe. This will be the last time for viewing this event in Port Huron for many of us since the next event in the U.S. of this kind is not until August 23, 2044.”

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For media inquiries, please contact one of the following:

• Sarah Rutallie, Chief of Staff, at srutallie@sc4.edu or 810-989-5545
• Pete Lacey, Senior Vice President, at placey@sc4.edu or 810-989-5561

The St. Clair County Community College (SC4) Skippers men’s basketball team wrapped up a successful regular season with a 22-6 record and are ready for the postseason. The Skippers were ranked #16 in America in the final National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) poll.

Fans are encouraged to cheer on the team Tuesday, March 5 at 7 p.m. as they take on Schoolcraft College in the first round of the NJCAA Great Lakes District C Tournament. All fans in attendance will receive free popcorn and bottled water as part of a Fan Appreciation night at the SC4 Fieldhouse.

A win for the Skippers will send them to the semi-finals on Friday, March 8 at 11 a.m. on the campus of Mott Community College in Flint. The championship finals will take place on Sunday, March 10 at 11:00 a.m. Tickets are available at the door for both games. Prices are $8 general admission, $5 for seniors and students, and children under 10 are free.

The winner will advance to the NJCAA National Championship Tournament March 18-23 in Danville, IL.

Front row (left to right): Isaiah Jones, Jaylin Jones, Tyler Hamilton, Zahki Fallen, D’Quan Haskins, Cameron Baker, Kalil Camara. Back row (left to right): Daquan Coleman, Jacob Barrett, Zaveon Little, Jayvon Toney, Omari Byrd, La’Tavius Vaughter, Karl Stevens, Malcolm Clements.

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For media inquiries, please contact one of the following:

• Pete Lacey, Senior Vice President, at placey@sc4.edu or 810-989-5561
• Sarah Rutallie, Chief of Staff, at srutallie@sc4.edu or 810-989-5545

The SC4 Skippers women’s basketball team defeated Schoolcraft College 62-56 on Tuesday night to clinch the Michigan Community College Athletic Association (MCCAA) Eastern Conference league championship. This is the Skippers first league title since the 2014-15 season and the 15th league championship in college history. The Skippers finished the regular season with an impressive 23-3 record and have been receiving votes in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) rankings as one of the top teams in America.

The team begins their pursuit of a State Championship this weekend on the campus of Mott Community College in Flint. They open play against Southwestern Michigan Community College, Friday, March 1 at 5:30 p.m. A win for the Skippers will send them to the State Championship game on Saturday, March 2 at 5:30 p.m. against Mid-Michigan Community College. Tickets are available at the door for both games. Prices are $8 general admission, $5 for seniors and students, and children under 10 are free.

The Skippers have earned the top seed in the NJCAA Great Lakes District B Tournament, which will also be held at Mott Community College. The team plays in the semi-final game Thursday, March 7 at 6:00 p.m. against a yet to be determined opponent. The championship game will be held Saturday, March 9 at 4:00 p.m. with the winner moving onto the NJCAA National Championship tournament March 18-23 in Joplin, MO.

Back Row (left to right): Amanda Kitchen, Mia Jacobs, Madelyn Smith, Kacy Paxon, Bailey Gormley, Kamari Dabbs, Izzy Pritt, Ava Grant

Front Row (left to right): Taylor Carrow, Ashley Halligan, Arlonna Twitty, Karmyn Lowry

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For media inquiries, please contact one of the following:

• Pete Lacey, Senior Vice President, at placey@sc4.edu or 810-989-5561
• Sarah Rutallie, Chief of Staff, at srutallie@sc4.edu