Delta Collegiate Jan. 19, 2023 Edition

Six years on, Coast-To-Coast has been derailed

Noah Brasseur

Progress has yet to be made on the Coast-To-Coast rail project, which saw its last update in early 2016.

Te rail line was proposed as a way to link several Michigan cities via passenger rail. Currently, in order to take a train from Holland to Detroit, a rider would need to travel to Chicago, which the Coast-ToCoast project aimed to fx. However, since the ridership report was released six years ago, no apparent efort has been put into the project.

In fact, both the Michigan Environmental Council (the group that lobbied for the rail line) and the Michigan Department of Transportation, also known as MDOT, have removed links to the study from their websites. Te full report is currently only available online via archive.org, more colloquially known as “Te Wayback Machine.”

Daniel Sommerville, a lobbyist for the Michigan Environmental Council and project manager for funding the rail line, believes the rail has been rebranded and integrated into a larger, long-term plan.

“Best I can tell right now, the current life of that project is the ‘Detroit-Ann Arbor-Lansing-Grand Rapids/Holland/ Muskegon’ project on page 146 of the Michigan Mobility 2045 plan,” he wrote via email.

“Te Michigan Mobility 2045 Plan, also known as the State Long-Range Transportation plan, is a 25-year plan for transforming Michigan’s transportation system,” according to a page on the state government’s website.

In late 2021, the plan was approved by the State Transportation Commission for adoption, according to a paragraph excerpt from a press release that was also deleted from the state government’s website.

Regardless of its inclusion in the Michigan Mobility plan, the project may still be in jeopardy.

Judith Kay-Chase, a representative of the Michigan Association of Railroad Passengers, notes the plan’s designation of the project is bad news. Te full plan lists the Coast-To-Coast rail as having a cost of to-be-determined, despite the ridership study having already found an estimated cost. Te report found that there would be an upfront cost of at least $130.9 million, but the projected levels of ridership would mean that costs would be recovered relatively quickly. Te slowest option, the 79 mph rail, would have likely been roughly equal to the travel time in a car.

“You will note that the cost of the project is TBD, which indicates interest in moving forward with the project is low to non-existent at this point,” Key-Chase wrote over email.

Tis is especially interesting given that the project had broad bipartisan support when it was frst proposed. Te chairs of the Senate Transportation Committee and the House Transportation & Infrastructure

Corridor ID Program. Te C2C is not among the (apparently priority) projects listed there,” she wrote.

Te program mentioned is the Federal Railroad Administration’s Corridor Identifcation and Development Program. Created in the wake of the recent bipartisan infrastructure law, the program is meant to establish a “pipeline of projects ready for funding – allowing them to be

Te matter of the Coast-To-Coast line seems to have been entirely dropped. A map published by Amtrak, the national passenger railroad company of the U.S., does not include any new lines constructed in the state of Michigan, only improvements to existing passenger rail routes.

Tis would also rule out other popular proposals for new rail lines in the state. Te Ann Arbor to Traverse City route, more commonly referred to as A2TC, maintains high public support for its construction. Despite this, no appearance or mention is made regarding it in Amtrak’s future plans.

Committee endorsed the project.

Several then-sitting state Senate and House members were contacted for comment on the matter. None responded.

“What’s more, the state government has put construction of the railroad on the back burner,” says Key-Chase.

“You may be interested to know that MDOT/Ofce of Rail has submitted an ‘expression of interest’ to the FRA's new

implemented faster and with greater coordination than ever before,” according to an article released by the federal government.

Te Michigan Department of Transportation’s letter to the FRA can be read online. MDOT responded to a request for comment but directed all questions to the Michigan Environmental Council.

Hopes for that project, however, may not be entirely dashed. Te Michigan Mobility 2045 Plan report does not report the cost as TBD. In fact, it recommends establishing a 60 mph passenger rail service within the next ten years.

Passenger rail is still a popular initiative in Michigan, but for now, the Coast-ToCoast project remains a far-of, if not a completely forgotten, dream.

shadows reflected on empty railroad tracks; photo credit: adobe stock

“Intrest in moving forward with the project is low to non-existent at this point.”

-Key-Chase

LOCAL

Escaping the winter breeze blasting down Midland Street in Bay City, you throw open the door to the dimly-lit Electric Chair Tattoo parlor.

There’s a half-hidden artist in one of the six booths resting at the back of the room. Each booth with its own lighting and a red curtain for privacy. The artist is hunched over, concentrating on their work while another artist, standing nearby, offers some hype, "That will look so awesome with those white highlights!”

These artists do not use paintbrushes. They use tattoo guns. And their canvases are the human body. These are tattoo artists at the iconic Electric Chair Tattoo in Bay City, and this is a peek inside of a significant scope of the art world — the world of tattoos.

Electric Chair Tattoo is one of the many businesses in downtown Bay City. Whichever side of the Saginaw River you end up on, you are sure to find unique shops, good food, and plenty of quality art.

This art might appear in the form of a gallery, a wall mural, or a tattoo parlor located on Midland Street. With this business coming highly recommended by clients, the opportunity to explore Electric Chair a little better and connect with some of the artists is something to consider when visiting Bay City.

Tattoo artist Leah Luna agreed to an interview, to be conducted in her booth so that the environment could be experienced better. After resting comfortably on the long, black, leather seat that her clients

would usually occupy, also referred to the “TatSoul.”

Every wall was inviting to be explored like a “search and find” book full of colorful depictions of creatures, people, and scenes, sometimes combined into one being. Each booth was decorated as the individual artist’s personal workstation, containing anything from colorful lights to strange and incredible trinkets.

Luna’s booth holds all sorts of stickers, movie-themed decorations, and trinkets that took the form of many kinds of animals and creatures

Luna started out as many artists do, she grew up drawing and creating.

“When I was in middle school all the high-schoolers would have me like, draw their tattoo designs for them,” Luna shared. “And they would take the designs and go get like house tattoos.”

“I feel like with every tattoo [that I do] I learn something new so I’m just constantly growing as an artist so it’s hard to pick one from the past,” said Luna. “Because I feel like I’m always looking back at my old stuff like ‘Dang, I really could’ve done that better!”

Luna shared a picture of a recent tattoo that she really loves, an image of the legendary Greek figure, Persephone. She has a particular fondness for tattooing images of “goddesses and creepy things.”

“I like when I at least have a direction to go with. It's always intimidating when someone's like ‘Just do whatever you want,’” Luna said. “Because, what if you don’t want what I want? So, I like to have just a little bit of a direction. I like putting the pieces together with someone else’s ideas, I like collaborating with my clients.”

Sometimes the finished result of these tattoos would not quite come back in the same condition that Luna had sent them out, proving that not all tattoo artists are equal.

Luna knew that she could do better than what these artists had done and that grew into her desire to do something with her art.

Luna’s co-workers chimed in with funny jokes or comments while she was interviewed, giving a good look into the fun environment that is Electric Chair. Each artist has their own opinions and things to add to the conversation, making the environment friendly and relaxed.

The wall of her booth had hangings, black and white outlines of all sorts of beautiful goddesses. Each was elegantly designed with touches of nature as part of their bodies — such as leaves, flowers, wings, horns, and any whimsical idea that you can imagine.

Tattoos are a permanent accessory, so it is important to study the quality of an artist/ business before picking one to do your art. It also helps to find an environment where you to enjoy the process, a good atmosphere makes one much more at ease.

When picking out a design, customers can start with a consultation with the artist to try and figure out what kind of tattoo

Tattoos aren’t for everyone and have carried a negative stigma for years, even spreading to corporate-level workplaces and affecting hiring processes or dress codes by having tattooed employees coverup.

However, recent evidence shows that they are being more accepted in workplaces. Even big-name companies such as Disney and UPS have updated policies as recently as 2021— allowing employees in specific roles to show more tattoos for the first time, while on the job.

All the employees at Electric Chair had the same answer to my question when asked what they would say to someone who didn't like tattoos, “Don’t get one.”

But standards are high for the artists.

they desire. Some clients even come in with no particular requests at all and leave it up to the artist.

leah luna sits in her booth at electric chair tattoo in bay city; photo credit promise roy

Zehnder’s Snowfest: Celebrating 30 years of winter fun

Kathryn Nickell

FRANKENMUTH – Zehnder's Snowfest is a can't-miss, winter tradition with larger-than-life snow and ice sculptures throughout the community of Frankenmuth.

Beginning Jan. 25 through Jan. 29, this charming Bavarian-style town provides fve whole days of fabulous fun right in the middle of winter!

Te entire family can have fun at the snow festival from petting zoos, a freworks display, and warming tents flled with food, refreshments, exhibit booths, and live entertainment.

Start to plan now to attend Zehnder’s Snow festival, one of the top snow and ice sculpting events in North America for the past 31 years.

Wednesday, Jan. 25

Zehnder’s Snowfest warming tent 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Entertainment by Halsey Old Timers 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Baking contest 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Children’s snow sculpting at Frankenmuth River Place.

World-class snow carving teams competition in Zehnder’s parking lot. State of Michigan snow sculpting begins at 6 p.m.

Tursday, January 26

Zehnder’s Snowfest warming tent 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Bingo 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.

World-class snow carving teams competition in Zehnder’s parking lot. Public voting begins.

Dueling Pianos luncheon at noon.

Tickets are $55 per person.

Children’s snow sculpting at Frankenmuth River Place.

High school snow sculpting competition begins at 9 a.m. at Frankenmuth Riverplace.

Friday, January 27

Zehnder’s Snowfest warming tent 10 a.m. to midnight.

Te Swif Brothers concert 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

U.S. 338th Army Band country concert from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Karaoke contest fnals 6 p.m.

Te Family Tradition concert 8 p.m. to midnight.

$5 cover charge afer 6 p.m., children 12 and under free.

Professional ice exhibition located at Zehnder’s parking lot behind Rau’s Country Store.

World-class snow carving teams competition in Zehnder’s parking lot.

State of Michigan snow sculpting continues throughout the day. Public voting begins.

High school snow sculpting competition continues from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Frankenmuth Riverplace.

Collegiate alumni ice carving challenge 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Children’s play area next to Frankenmuth Toy Company.

Petting zoo 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Pony rides 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Saturday, January 28

Zehnder’s Snowfest warming tent from 9:30 a.m. to midnight.

U.S. 338th Army brash & wind ensemble 9:30 to 10 a.m.

U.S. 338th Army patriotic concert 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Magician Jason Abbott 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Embrace the cold: Winter activities in Mid-Michigan

Te Saucecats concert 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Snow carving awards 2 p.m.

U.S. 338th Army rock concert from 8 p.m. to midnight.

$5 cover charge afer 6 p.m., children 12 and under free.

World-class snow carving concludes at 10 a.m.

State snow sculpting concludes at 10 a.m. Children’s play area next to Frankenmuth Toy Company.

Petting zoo 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Pony rides from noon to 6 p.m.

Carousel Ride 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Collegiate alumni ice carving challenge 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Annual freworks display 6:45 p.m.

Sunday, January 29

Zehnder’s Snowfest warming tent 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Food, refreshments, exhibit booths, and entertainment.

Magician Jason Abbott 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Stone Street Revival concert 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Children’s play area next to Frankenmuth Toy Company.

Petting zoo noon to 5 p.m.

Pony rides from noon to 5 p.m. Carousel Ride noon to 5 p.m.

Where to park at Zehnder’s Snowfest Parking is available at Zehnder’s, the Bavarian Inn, and Riverplace.

Ice Fishing

Anglers can fnd ice fshing on the Saginaw Bay through the Bay City State Park and other areas. For more information, visit the DNR website.

Sledding

Sledding is a fun way to get out together and enjoy the snow. Tere are many sledding hills available in the Tri-Cities. Veterans Memorial Park in Bay City, City Forest of Midland, and Hoyt Park in Saginaw. Warm up afer with a cup of hot chocolate from one of the city's local cofee shops.

City Forest

Te Midland City Forest is a great place to get out and enjoy the crisp fresh air and winter landscapes of Mid-Michigan. Te forest ofers free sledding and toboggan rentals for $8 an hour. Tere are also plenty of trails for hiking, snowshoeing, and cross country skiing.

Saginaw Spirit

Catching a Saginaw Spirit game is a great way to be indoors but still celebrate winter. Games are fun for the whole family. Visit for the Spirit’s full schedule. Adult tickets are $18 and $16 for students.

chainsaw used for ice sculpting; photo credit: adobe stock

CAMPUS LIFE

Delta’s minimum wage makes education choices harder for student workers

Barron

A 2016 study found that students who work on campus completed degrees at a higher rate than students with other employment. Yet students from lower-income families and other underserved groups are less likely to hold on-campus jobs.

Delta College is doing nothing to help this gap by paying student workers the bare minimum.

“But isn't the minimum wage for students?” This is a question asked by many when the subject of higher wages comes up. I can not help but wonder which students they are talking about.

Does this take into account students like me? I am nearly 50 and returned to school after life took me down an unexpected path. Does it consider the single mother of three who is trying to make a better life for herself and kids? Or the recent high school graduate whose parents can not afford to pay for his education?

I would venture to say that these students they mean are those who attend college while still being financially supported by their family. This traditional student barely exists anymore, especially in community college.

The average age of students at Delta College is 25. That statistic alone shows that this is not a college full of kids who have the luxury of living at home for free while attending class. By 25, most students are on their own and

trying to make ends meet. Some have families to support and often face hard choices when trying to continue their education.

No matter their age, many students fight to manage a 40 hour job while taking full credits. From personal experience and watching my peers struggle, I understand what a monumental feat this can be. There are only so many hours in a day to attend class, work, study, finish homework, and try to balance all that life throws our way.

Other students have to cut their school down to parttime and work 40 hours or more a week. This means a two-year degree will take the average student four years to finish. Once again, forcing them to choose between paying bills and education.

Sadly, even more face the impossible decision between work and attending school at all.

These choices are made even more difficult when oncampus jobs that pertain to their degree and career do not pay a wage that’s even comparable to what McDonald’s offers.

“It’ll look great on your resume.” While this sentiment is true, it is also out of touch with the reality students face. It is tantamount to the many influencers we see on social media who ask professionals to work cheap “for the exposure.” That resume means nothing when the electric

bill is due during finals.

When it comes down to it, students are stressed, they are in debt and working on-campus is not a viable solution for many. Delta needs to consider what sort of future they are setting students up for when paying workers below a livable wage.

Seven time Emmy award winner visits Delta College

Brasseur

UNIVERSITY CENTER -

On Feb. 23, Quiñones will be speaking at Delta’s main campus in the Pioneer Gymnasium, room N110. His event, “What Would You Do? Words of Wisdom about Doing the Right Thing”, will start at 6 p.m. Admission is free and available to the public. There will also be a Q&A period.

Quiñones is a seven-time Emmy Award winner and long-time host of the show “What Would You Do?”. He will be exploring the themes of what it takes to do what is right, along with sharing his own life story.

For more information, or to seek accommodations for disabilities, please contact David Baskind at 989-686-9374 or Kim Klein at 989-686-9374.

Voting for Delta's new mascot opens

Delta College needs your help voting for the new mascot that will represent the school! Voting end on Jan. 24 so pick your favorite now!

The choices for the new mascot are Duck, Whitetail Deer, Jackalope, and a Lumbercat. Whitetail deer around can be found in every Michigan county, and there are several types of ducks that frequent the state totaling in the thousands. While two of these animals are in fact real, a Jackalope and Lumbercat are both mythical animals.

When voting keep in mind that the criteria for the mascot is as follows:

• Something easy to recognize, understand, and pronounce

• Something that positively represents the image and values of the college

• Something that will reflect a Michigan identity

• Something unique and that is not duplicated in an area high school or university mascot

• Something that can be imagined as a costumed character at athletic events and other college activities

Last semester, Delta received more than 250 ideas for a new mascot from students to alumni and staff. Those nominations were then narrowed down to nine choices by the mascot committee. This process was followed up by group of student and staff delegates who rated those nine, and the committee brought the final selection down to four choices based on the ratings.

Scan the QR code to go to the survey

Misty

John Quiñones, an ABC News correspondent and Emmy award winner, will be coming to Delta College as part of the President’s Speaker series.

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delta students hard at work Jan, 2023; photo credit: onnie stone

John Quiñones; photo credit: abc

LIFESTYLE

Soaring prices caused by inflation impact the dating game

Kathryn Nickell

MIDLAND – They say love doesn’t cost a thing, but dating in 2022 with inflation currently at a 41-year high is pricey. From rent prices to the grocery store, inflation has impacted almost every aspect of Americans’ lives. Love lives included.

The latest Lending Tree Survey, which polled 1,578 U.S. consumers on their dating habits, found that Americans, on average, are currently spending about $91 per date.

“Everything is getting more expensive,” Lending Tree’s chief credit analyst Matt Schulz said. “It’s not just the new clothes, roses, ride-share, fancy dinner, concerts, or the after-show coffee, it’s all of it. Even a quiet night at home with a bottle of wine and some takeout is pricier than it used to be.”

“The extra cost of each of these things individually may not be earth-shattering,” Schulz continued. “But added together, they can be a very big deal, especially when you’re living on a budget.”

About one in five surveyed said they are now going on fewer dates because of inflation, and 77% of daters say dating would be easier if they had more money.

Another 14% said they are trying to spend less money on dates, and 4% said they are getting more selective about who they are going on dates with.

Additionally, 6% shared that they have had their card declined on a first date.

Rising costs are making it harder to pay for dates, leading singles to rethink how they pursue romantic interests, and some choose not to date. Many single individuals are content with holding back on scheduling dates to prevent themselves from spending money on clothing, gas, public transportation, dinner and drinks, outings, and more.

“Dating has always been expensive,” Schulz said. He noted that most daters may already have kids, student loan debt, and a higher rent payment. “Throw rampant inflation into the mix, and it can make an already challenging situation even tougher.”

Shawn Connor, 25, is a local single from Midland shared that inflation has affected him greatly, and he can not imagine trying to date right now.

“I just can’t go on dates or potentially date anyone right now,” Connor explained sadly. “I am not financially stable to be able to give my partner everything they would need and deserve.

“I can barely afford groceries for myself with the rise of prices,” Conner continued, “I quit buying meat altogether for meals because it is too expensive, and I can buy more veggies for the same price. I have lost about 30 pounds this year because of not being able to afford groceries; there is no way I would try to date someone knowing I am barely getting by myself.”

Like virtually everything this year, dating has become significantly more expensive across the board for singles due to inflation. But that is not the only daters inflation has affected, established couples are also feeling the hit.

Riann Svejcara, 25, and Owen Strong, 23, are a couple from Mt. Pleasant who have been dating for two years. At the beginning of their relationship, they went on multiple weekly dates to upscale restaurants, shows, and exciting activities. But what happens when the shadow of money looms large over even the most well-intentioned romantic relationships?

“It has been really challenging,” Svejcara said. “We don’t go on dates anymore. We occasionally will cook meals together, but for the most part, we play board games, video games, and watch movies at home.”

Date night ideas that don't drain the bank

Dating in the age of inflation may be challenging, but that doesn’t mean your love life should suffer. It’s time to get creative with wallet-friendly date night activities.

Get outside together and go sledding! Many local parks with great sledding hills are available in the Tri-Cities: Veterans Memorial Park in Bay City, City Forest in Midland, and Hoyt Park in Saginaw. Warm up afterward with a hot chocolate.

Movie ticket costs are rising, but if you’re a fan of a classic movie date, there is still a budget-friendly option. Every Tuesday, all movie tickets cost $5 at Quality 10 in Saginaw and $6 at NCG Cinemas in Midland for both matinee and evening shows.

Suppose you are interested in an artistic date. In that case, Painterly Pottery

in Bay City offers “Ten Buck Tuesday” every Tuesday that allows you to choose a featured pottery item, head to the color bar and choose from over 80 glaze colors, find a comfortable seat for you and your date, and start painting! The $10 includes all materials, studio time, and artwork processing.

A dinner date might be hard to afford nowadays, but The Taste of Midland and The Taste of Bay City have got you covered! Tacos are only $1 every Tuesday in Midland and every Wednesday in Bay City’s location.

Try cooking a new recipe using only ingredients you have at home. Create a contest to see who can decorate the best cookies. Go ice skating together at a local park. Or volunteer at a humane society or food bank.

Strong says it has been difficult having to shift his mindset from being able to spend his money freely to having to prioritize both time and finances to save money. Rent, gas prices, bills, and groceries have all played a vital role in dating in his relationship.

“I like the finer things in life, especially going out to nice dinners,” Strong explained. “Now, even when I try to save money by buying groceries and cooking at home, an average dinner still costs $30. How is that even helping me save money when grocery prices are so high along with everything else?”

riann sveJcara and owen strong enJoying one another’s company around a bonfire; photo credit kathryn nickel

Student tips for your 2023 resolutions

Tips on finding a job this new year

Get your body moving in 2023

By Ruby Schwalm

The New Year is the perfect time for you to get fit and strong. It can mark a new beginning for personal goals and accomplishments. Creating a resolution to get in shape and exercise may be more beneficial than you think.

Karah Schwalm, personal trainer and self-defense instructor, says fitness is an “outlet” for stress and other struggles, as well as a way to stay healthy. “It truly is a great way to keep a healthy mind and body. If you keep your body moving, you’d be surprised with how good you feel.”

Harvard Health Publishing had a similar view. “In the short term, exercise helps to control appetite, boost mood, and improve sleep. In the long term, it reduces the risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, dementia, depression, and many cancers.”

So, how can you make this goal and accomplish it?

Types of exercise:

• Strength Training - Lifting weights to obtain muscular endurance and bone strength

• Cardio Training - Exercises that increase your heart rate and improve your overall endurance

• Stability Training - Includes moves that help your joints achieve a better range of motion and

• flexibility

Workouts to try:

• Tabata - Time interval cardio training

• Weight Training - Use free weights to work your muscles and your stability

• Yoga - Works flexibility in muscles and joints while practicing stability

• Kickboxing - Cardio training with punching bags

• Agility Training - Cardio workouts while helping your start-stop movements.

By Shibi Prabhakar

Hey Michiganders, as the new year approaches, are you looking for a change in your life or some extra money, or are you fed up with the work you do now? Are you a college graduate looking to start your career? If any of these questions apply to you, perhaps it’s time to start looking for a new job.

According to the Harvard Business Review, the first thing to do in this process is to “dust off that resume.” It might have been a few years since you did this, but it is worth it. They say to “think of your resume as a story you’re telling the reader, not just about your accomplishments but the context in which you achieved them.”

The whole point is not to sell yourself short. Be confident about your accomplishments and the talents you can bring to the workplace.

Even if you have a job now, there are still ways you can find a job discreetly, as Business Insider states. You must be smart about it. The main point is not to tell anyone at work until you have everything finalized.

But the most important thing when looking for a job, no matter what stage you are in your career, is to make sure you are coping well. This can be a significant change, and anxiety is perfectly normal. Almost 70% of college students feel somewhat nervous/stressed about starting their new, according to this study done by timely MD. Remember, you are not alone.

Breaking free from the bottle

By Noah Brasseur

Looking to cut yourself off from alcohol in 2023? Here’s a few tips from Healthline to help you get started.

Take some time to think about your drinking habits. If you feel like you are drinking too much, ask yourself what causes you to drink. Is it for social reasons? Is it for dealing with pain? Is it a reaction to stress? Knowing what causes you to drink will help you avoid alcohol in the future.

Talk about your goal. Sharing your desire to cut back- or completely cut out- alcohol with friends and family usually makes it so you are more determined to stick with your goal. That extra bit of support can be just what you need to stay strong and away from drinking.

Know how to turn drinking down. Most people will respect your decision to stay away from

the bottle, but sometimes people can be pushy. In these cases, it is a good idea to have a response ready. If you are comfortable with it, you can share that you are cutting back for health reasons, or just because you want to. Alternatively, it is perfectly okay to share a white lie if it makes it easier. Just say you are the designated driver for your friend group, and you should be all set.

Keep busy with other things. Sometimes staying away from drinking is as easy as doing something else. You could try a new hobby, make an old favorite recipe, or finish that book you swear you were going to get to. Just occupying the mind can help.

Need more tips to stop drinking? Head to www.healthline. com for more information.

As Mary Tyler Moore says, “take chances, make mistakes. That’s how you grow. Pain nourishes your courage. You have to fail in order to practice being brave.”

Spend more time with your friends and family this new year

By Sarah Ritcey

This new year you should be prioritizing spending time with your friends and family. There are mental health benefits to doing so and here are some tips on how to do it.

Making specific plans with friends or family will pretty much make you have to see them and spend time with them. Having sit-down family or friend dinners is a great way to enjoy each other’s company as well as catching up.

Make a bucket list to do with your friends or family! You can have as many as 10 things to do together or up to 100 things.

Doing everyday things with your friends or family can make chores easier and more fun.

You can invite them to help clean your room up or organize. You can also workout with them! If you’re interested in quality time and time to really connect, do a spa night. Do nails, facials, face masks, yoga, or just have a sit down and talk or rant.

There are many things you can do this year in order to spend more time with your friends and family. Doing this can also benefit your own mental health. It can reduce your stress, boost confidence, and combat loneliness for all parties. This is your sign to call up your friends and family to make some plans to hang out.

SCIENCE & HEALTH

Helpful tips for managing your mental wellness

Misty Barron

In the post New Year, when all the twinkling lights have been packed away and the holidays have come to a close, it can be easy to feel lost in the long winter nights and dreary days. Perhaps this is why January was chosen as Mental Wellness Month. The beginning of a new year is the perfect time to take stock of your mental health and learn new ways to improve your overall wellbeing. Here are a few tips to help focus on your mental wellness this month.

Get quality sleep

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommends between eight and ten hours of sleep per night for teenagers and more than seven to nine hours for those ages 20 and up. Sleeping well also refers to the time you rest and the quality of that sleep. Going to bed and waking up at the same time every day creates a schedule for your sleep.

Your phone could be causing you to have trouble falling asleep. Turn off all devices at least 30 minutes before bed. Blue light tricks the brain into thinking that it is daytime. When that happens, the body stops releasing melatonin which helps you fall asleep faster.

Stay active

Everyone knows that physical activity is good for the body, but it is also beneficial to the mind. Taking time to walk around the block or climb a few flights of stairs can reduce stress and improve alertness. A healthy routine will build confidence, heighten mental clarity, and even relieve symptoms of anxiety and depression when completed regularly.

Being active is more than physical activity, stay mentally active as well. When you focus on something pleasurable or challenging, your mind does not have time to dwell on negativity. Crosswords and word puzzles are a great way to keep your mind engaged. When done in moderation, even video games can help.

Practice mindfulness

According to Mayo Clinic, mindfulness can help you experience thoughts and emotions with greater balance and acceptance. It can also help reduce stress, alleviate pain, and improve memory.

There are plenty of resources dedicated to mindfulness. You can also talk with a therapist or counselor. They can help incorporate this practice into your daily life.

Meaningful connections

In a world dominated by social media, you might feel disconnected despite the constant barrage of notifications. wNurturing relationships with family, friends, and even your pets will improve your mental wellness.

The quantity of your relationships is not as important as the quality. Make sure the time spent with people you care for is engaging and in person. Time spent with someone who supports you and you feel loved by is good for your mental health as well as theirs.

Focus on the positive

Sometimes, finding the silver lining in a bad situation can feel impossible. However, you will stay focused on the negative unless you actively change your mindset. Start small and think of the little things that you might take for granted.

Get enough vitamin D

A human body produces vitamin D naturally when skin is exposed to sunlight. This becomes more difficult to do during the winter. A vitamin D deficiency may lead to a variety of mental and physical health issues, including depression.

Incorporating foods rich in vitamins into your diet is a good way to make sure you are getting enough. Fatty fish such as salmon and tuna, and egg yolks naturally contain vitamin D. Many other foods are fortified with vitamin D, such as milk, breakfast cereal, orange juice, and yogurt.

Supplements and sunlamps are another great way to ensure you keep your vitamin D levels healthy.

Did you know?

Delta offers mental health counseling. It's free, confidential, and available to all students. If you or someone you know needs help, contact their office one of the ways below.

989-686-9330

confidentialcounsel@delta.edu www.delta.edu/students/counseling/

Hours:

Mon-Thurs: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Fri: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Be kind to yourself

Most people are their worst enemies, and it is easy to be hard on yourself when you are in a slump. Treat yourself just as you would a close friend, someone who deserves love and compassion. Rather than focusing on a deadline you missed, or an exam you did not do well on, tell yourself that it is okay to make mistakes. You would not tell your best friend that they were a failure, so do not tell yourself that either.

If you are used to being self-critical, it might be hard to imagine what being kind to yourself looks like. It may feel unnatural at first but remembering what it feels like to be kind to others will help.

In the post New Year, when all the twinkling lights have been packed away and the holidays have come to a close, it can be easy to feel lost in the long winter nights and dreary days. Perhaps this is why January was chosen as Mental

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Getting over the winter blues

La’Niya Jones

It is that time of year again, when the sun's light fades away and darkness welcomes the world in. You may feel like your days are slipping away as you fall into a state of sudden sadness.

Tis sudden feeling of sadness during the winter season is known as “winter blues,” more professionally called seasonal afective disorder (SAD). Why do people get the “winter blues,” and what are some ways to cure it?

Start by looking at the defnition of SAD. Seasonal afective disorder is defned as depression that comes and goes in a seasonal pattern, most commonly in the late fall through the winter season, hence the term “winter blues.”

A list of symptoms can be found on the Mayo Clinic website, including low energy, weight gain, oversleeping, sudden sadness, difculty concentrating, and many more.

Te “winter blues” are a pretty common thing. Research from Mental Health America states that, “In a given year, about 5% of the U.S. population experiences seasonal depression.”

What causes fve percent of the US population to go through this?

Te leading causes of the “winter blues” fall into the categories of serotonin and melatonin.

Serotonin is a chemical that sends signals to the brain and throughout the

human body. Something that serotonin can afect is a person’s mood.

Melatonin, a hormone related to sleep, plays a signifcant role in your body’s biological clock. With the lack of sunlight comes a drop in serotonin levels, which drops your mood. According to Mental Health America, “Lower levels of

serotonin have been shown to be linked to depression.”

With shorter days and more darkness than light, your body may think it is time to sleep. Tis can lead to sleeping problems and mood changes.

Tere is no way to cure SAD, but you can prevent it from worsening and help

Delta College project helping people receive mobility devices

SAGINAW – Te gif of mobility is something many people take for granted every day. Te simple pleasure of being able to walk from place to place when one wants to is something that should not be taken lightly. Some people who are not as fortunate must have mobility assistance. Tat’s where Delta College’s mobility assistance project steps in.

Students Helping Area Residents Exchange Devices has been helping residents of the Great Lakes Bay Region who are fnancially unable to obtain necessary mobility assistive devices for free since 2013. Delta College professor, Mike Spitz, is the advisor for SHARED. Even though the program mainly serves the GLBR area, an exception will be gladly made.

“We are happy to provide devices to those in need outside our area,” Spitz said. “For example, we sent 100’s of devices to Africa to distribute to local hospitals in Kenya.”

However, this program doesn’t help the community all alone. Tey collaborate with Delta’s Physical Terapy Association.

“A huge part of physical therapy is about mobility, getting people moving again,” Spitz said. “Collecting and distributing assistive devices by our PTA students is a natural ft.”

treat it briefy.

When it comes to treatments for the “winter blues,” it truly depends on the person experiencing them. During an interview with Unmun Kaur, she discussed the “winter blues” and how she has dealt with them.

How she would describe the “winter blues?” She talked about the feeling of sadness that she experiences when coming down from the adrenaline high afer the holiday season.

“I kind of don’t get over my winter blues; they kind of just go away afer about a week,” Kaur said. She doesn’t know the moment when they leave her, but she does know that she eventually feels better and can get back to being her normal self.

Take some extra steps this year to prevent the “winter blues” from getting out of hand. Be social with the people around you, sometimes all you need to feel better is good company. Focus on the positives going on around you; don’t get stuck in a negative mindset. Make sure you're still active in some shape or form, even if it's just walking around your room. Keep your environment warm, open, and welcoming, and try to get as much light as possible. Watch a movie, read a book, listen to music, or do whatever makes you happy to escape the cold breeze of this winter season.

Together, they accept donations of gently used assistive devices and other durable medical equipment that people don’t want before it ends up in landflls, refurbish them, and give them to people who need them but can’t aford to buy new equipment. Anyone can help SHARED.

“Donate lightly used assistive devices and other DME that are no longer used by loved ones,” Spitz said. “Help spread the word that we ofer this program so that people who need devices and can’t aford them can get what they need to live a better life and get them moving again.”

People can call project SHARED at (989)758-3621 to arrange a pickup or drop of. All donations made are tax deductible so that is an extra bonus.

All that is required from those in need of assistive devices is confrmation from a healthcare professional stating the type of device needed and the individual’s weight-bearing status, if applicable.

Even though SHARED does not host any community events, that is something Spitz looks to change one day.

“I could envision creating a drop-of day where people could drop of their used devices and DME,” Spitz said.

Anyone wishing for more information about SHARED or requesting mobility assistive devices can contact Mike Spitz at amspitz@delta.edu.

Kayla Lugo

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ENTERTAINMENT

Two snaps are all it takes; how to embody Wednesday Addams

Ruby Schwalm

Being an outcast isn’t easy to handle. But, being an outcast in an environment of other outcasts is not for the weak. There is only one person who could handle it. That person is Wednesday Addams.

Netflix’s “Wednesday” is full of odd and deceptive quirks that can be off putting. According to Buzzfeed, their article “How to bring out your inner Wednesday Addams”, provides a 12-step guide to literally becoming Wednesday.

Yet, she presents a personality trait many of us wish we had. It’s called being “assertive”. This means showing a confident or forceful personality.

Most known for her braids, dark wardrobe, and obsession with death, the thing that intimidates most people is her ability to dominate.

The new series portrays Wednesday Addams as a rebellious and mysterious schoolgirl who enjoys her own suffering. Yet, over time, she becomes curious

about her not-so-simple town. But, while attending school, she’s forced to interact with many types of “outcasts”.

She is someone we can all take notes from because when it comes to standing your ground, she’s the girl with the authority.

In episode two, “Woe Is The Loneliest Number”, Wednesday is talking to Thing by a plant. When Queen Bee Bianca Barclay sees her talking to what she thinks is the plant, she mentions how Wednesday “finally made a friend”. This does not embarrass Wednesday. In fact, she embraces the snarky comment by saying, “I go for quality over quantity.”

This is a shot at Bianca’s personality, as well as her large group of followers.

Wednesday maintains a cool temper while putting people in their places left and right.

In episode three, “Friend or Woe”, Wednesday walks with Xavior Thorpe

after experiencing a traumatic vision of the past. She explains what she saw and Xavior proceeds to say that her visions are a product of a story she creates. He tries to shut her encounter down with logical thinking, but Wednesday says, “Are you mansplaining my power?”

Wednesday is not one to hold back what she is thinking. If someone tries questioning her feminine hold, her assertiveness will clap back.

Even when it comes to giving the truth, she’ll be completely authentic no matter the cost. In episode four, “Woe What a Night”, Wednesday sets up her monsterhunting inspiration board in Eugene Ottinger’s hummer (bee) sanctuary. While discussing the monster, he mentions Wednesday’s roommate, Enid Sinclair. Eugene asks Wednesday to give Enid a jar of honey and “put in a good word” for him.

Wednesday fails to take into account his romantic feelings about Enid and remains

brutally honest by saying, “People like me and you, we’re different. We’re original thinkers, intrepid outliers in this vast cesspool of adolescence. We don’t need these inane rites of passage to validate who we are.”

She tells Eugene that he can’t blame his inability to gain Enid’s interest by playing the “long game”.

Wednesday is immune to others’ opinions. She doesn’t care what people think, even if the truth hurts. I think we all need to be like her, in a way. Asserting our control, less morbidly, may play to our strengths.

So no, you don’t need to appear halfdead or stop smiling for the rest of your life to embody the child full of woe. Being assertive is a power move and speaking your mind more often could feed your inner Wednesday Addams.

Ruby Schwalm

So many things can happen in a span of one year. One might experience hardship and loss, heartbreak or breakthroughs, or joy with each season. The biggest indicator of how your year has gone can be determined by something as simple as the songs you listen to.

Spotify has a special feature at the end of each year called Spotify Wrapped. Usually presented at the beginning of December, compiled data is put together to show your listening habits. It’s a genius marketing tactic that most Spotify users look forward to, especially myself.

In 2022, I experienced a whirlwind of emotions. Many things have happened in my life including graduating high school, becoming a legal adult, losing and gaining friends, and becoming a more intellectual individual.

These events in life are flawlessly represented within my Spotify Wrapped.

My top genre was indie pop which is a unique genre of music that, according to Repeat Replay, is related to folk, experimental, and alternative music. It is much different compared to other genres that have a specific, defined sound.

According to Repeat Replay, “Indie is short for independent, meaning it’s not financially associated with any major music labels.”

Altogether, I listened to about 45,000 minutes of music. Most of which was spent diving deep into the indie pop genre.

Having indie pop music as my most streamed genre tells me that, throughout this year, I listened to mellow tones and soothing lyrics. I can specifically remember laying in the sun during summer break listening to songs like “Chateau” by Djo, “Devil’s Advocate” by The Neighborhood, and “Brazil” by Declan McKenna.

Earlier this past year, I experienced moments of loss or pain. Here, I found myself residing in this same genre, but listening to more sorrowful, heartfelt songs.

Songs like “After Dark” by Mr. Kitty, “Sunsetz” by Cigarettes After Sex, and “I Can’t Handle Change” by Roar. These songs provide the perfect mixture of calmness and feelings to mend a broken bond.

However, the majority of my year was consumed by upbeat indie pop hits.

Days when I was content with life and feeling positive vibes, I would listen to throwbacks like “Wait a Minute!” by WILLOW, love songs like “Tek It”, by Cafuné, and build-ups like “Borderline”, by Tame Impala.

Indie pop was a genre that perfectly covered events over the past year. That is why I believe Spotify Wrapped is a clearcut and accurate representation of who we are and the music we allow ourselves to absorb.

Ruby Schwalm

SPORTS

Delta's basketball teams start strong

Onnie Stone

On Saturday, Jan. 14, the Delta College Women’s and Men’s Basketball team had their frst game of the semester against Kirtland Community College. Both teams dominated the courts and fnished as victors. Te Men’s team won with a score of 92-63, and the Women’s team won with a score of 78-40.

Te next few home games are as follows: Jan. 28 at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., Feb. 1, at 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Feb. 4 at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., Feb. 15 at 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and Feb. 18 at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m..

New kings atop the NFC North

Meier

Te Green Bay Packers have dominated the NFC North for the last decade having the best record in the division for seven separate seasons, and they won the division again in 2021.

Te Minnesota Vikings and Chicago Bears won it twice each and the Detroit Lions have not held the best record in the NFC North since the 1993 season.

However, something about the 2022 season is turning out a bit diferent for each team.

Te Green Bay Packers

Te Packers traded away star wide receiver Devontae Addams, to the Raiders in the 2021 ofseason heading into the 2022 season. Without a clear number one receiver and multiple injuries to their starting receivers, Aaron Rodgers, quarterback for the Packers looked stumped at the start of the season.

Christian Watson, a rookie wide receiver taken in the second round, has caught fre catching fve touchdowns in the last two games. Te Packers have a strong running back duo in Aaron Jones and A.J. Dillon this season but their record (4-7) indicates that their time atop the throne is nearing its end.

A fanpage called green.bay.packers on Instagram which covers all of the Packers-related news had this to

say when asked what Green Bay’s position in the North looks like for the future.

“I don’t think the Packers will win the NFC North this year, I think Minnesota easily wins this year. However, I can easily see the Packers being back in frst in the next one to two years.” When asked about Aaron Rodgers he said, “I do think Rodgers might be gone in one or two years even before his contract is up.”

Finally, he commented on Christian Watson saying, “He’s gonna be the next guy for sure.” Green Bay has some bright young players on the roster and obviously, some fans still believe that the Packers will be back on top of the NFC North soon.

Minneota Vikings

Te Minnesota Vikings started the 2022 season of hot defeating the Packers 23-7 and building of of that momentum by winning six of their eight games since week one. How are the Vikings this good?

Te Vikings have built a consistent ofense with a topfve running back Dalvin Cook and an excellent backup Alexander Mattison, along with star wide receiver Justin Jeferson and a great number-two option Adam Tielen.

Kirk Cousins the quarterback for the Vikings has a lot of weapons to utilize in this high frepower Minnesota

ofense and they currently easily have a top ten ofense in the league and just traded for T.J. Hockenson, Detroit Lions tight end at the season's trade deadline.

Te Vikings have been dominant this season and hope to stay atop the NFC North for many years to come, but we will have to see who can take the throne now that Green Bay is taking a step back.

Te Detroit Lions

Te Lions started of this season 1-1 afer a 3-point loss to the now 9-1 Philadelphia Eagles and a win over the now 6-5 Washington Commanders.

Afer the frst two games of the season the Lions dropped fve straight games, and had the 32nd worstranked defense during the frst seven games of the season. However slowly the Lions have been improving and young players are starting to shine.

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Caleb

FEATURE

Te history of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Brasseur

Monday, Jan 16, is designated Martin Luther King Jr. Day in the United States this year. In honor of him, take a dive into his history and accomplishments.

Born Jan. 15, 1929, in Atlanta, as Michael King, Jr., he was the second child of three, and his father was a Baptist pastor.

As part of his ministry, King Sr. traveled to Germany to visit sites connected with Martin Luthor, the 16th century reformist. Aferward, King Sr. would rename both himself and his son Martin Luthor.

to it as “the angriest I have ever been in my life.”

King joined Morehouse College at the age of 15. With World War II raging, many college-aged men were fghting in Europe or Asia, so the college elected to widen their admissions to younger men. Tat summer, he and other students traveled to Connecticut for work. It was his frst time in a desegregated society, and he frequently wrote home in awe that he could freely attend white restaurants and churches.

declared racial segregation on buses illegal.

Afer two years of activism, King chose to return to his hometown. He stayed there without incident until 1960, when he took part in a sit-in to protest the 1960 elections ignoring civil rights. He was among several who were arrested. Unlike the others, however, King was not released afer a few days, and was instead sent to Georgia State Prison.

Te move once again drew national attention. Candidate John F. Kennedy exerted pressure to release King, which proved efective. Te sit-ins would continue for another few months, but ultimately reached their goal.

King had learned how to capture the nation’s eyes. In April of 1963, he and

Afer his success, and more famous than he’d ever been, King joined the March on Washington in 1963. Tere, he would give a 17-minute speech that would become known as “I Have a Dream.” Notably, the most famous lines were spontaneous and not written beforehand.

As a young boy, King would befriend a white neighbor around his age. When the pair started schooling, they were separated into segregated schools. Te neighbors eventually banned him from speaking with their son, as he was Black.

King reportedly declared he was going to hate every white person from then on out. His parents told him it was his duty as a Christian to love everyone. His father did not tolerate injustices, however, and notably led a protest in 1936 against voting discrimination.

As King Jr. aged, he developed a reputation for his public speaking ability. He gave his frst public speech in his junior year as part of a competition. He spoke out against the racist discrimination present in the United States and won frst place.

On the bus ride home from the contest, he was forced to stand so the white contestants could sit. He would later refer

At 18, he decided to follow in his father’s footsteps and become a minister. His aim was to be a minister with “a respectful force for ideas, event social protest.”

Afer graduating from Morehouse, King joined Crozer Teological Seminary and then later Boston College, where he earned his Ph.D. He also met Coretta Scott, whom he would later marry in 1953.

It was not until 1955 that King’s social activism began to take shape. As a minister, he had been assigned to Dexter Avenue Baptist Church. Tat December, Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat for a white person. Te other ministers asked King to lead a boycott in response, which he hesitantly accepted.

Te protest lasted a full year, during which his home was bombed and he was arrested. Te events drew national media coverage, and his notoriety blossomed. Te boycott only ended when a court

the SCLC organized the Birmingham Campaign, which was intended to cause mass arrests while staying nonviolent. During the protest, the police opted to use water jets and dogs. Te images were broadcast, and many Americans rallied around the movement.

Te CIA, FBI, and NSA would begin actively monitoring his activity shortly aferward.

King would continue campaigning throughout the nation for the next few years, including in Florida, New York, and Maine. It was during his Florida campaign that the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was passed.

In late March of 1968, King traveled to Memphis, Tennessee, in a bid to support Black workers on strike. He booked a room at the Lorraine Motel and delivered his “I’ve Been to the Mountaintop” speech on April 3. Te following day, at 6:01 p.m., he was shot in the cheek by James Earl Ray. King was pronounced dead at 7:05 p.m.

Tough he died, the efects he had on the country were still clearly felt. His assassination is regarded as one of the reasons the Civil Rights Act of 1968 was able to pass, and his ideals and methods of nonviolence are still admired and practiced today.

On Nov. 2, 1983, the federal government recognized Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a holiday to be observed on the third Monday in January.

“We cannot walk alone. And as we walk, we must make the pledge that we shall always march ahead. We cannot turn back.”

-Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

“If you can't fy then run, if you can't run then walk, if you can't walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward.”

-Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

“Intelligence plus character - that is the goal of true education”

-Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Noah

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king giving a speech on his porch after his home was bombed: photo credit: associated press

OPINION

A diferent view of Christian conservatism

Vanessa Selle

When someone says they are politically conservative, there is usually an assumption that they are white, Christian, homophobic, transphobic, love Donald Trump and don’t want women to control their bodies.

For some conservatives, I’m sure this is true. It is a common opinion that the Republican Party has gone downhill after the Trump fasco. There is more division between Democrats and Republicans than I have ever seen in my lifetime (which admittedly has not been super long, but still).

While I know that there are right-wing extremists who want to brand the LGBTQ community as demonic and people who have gotten abortions as murderers, I want to offer a different white, Christian conservative perspective.

I was raised in a Christian home, with conservative, business-owning parents. I was taught to work for what I want, and never take more than I earn. I was also taught the biblically natural way of the world. Marriage was made for union between one man and one woman. All life is precious, and life begins at conception.

These views and beliefs have strongly shaped who I am as a person, but I have often struggled to express these views in a way that makes it clear that while I do not agree with or support same-sex marriage, abortion, or other related topics, it does not mean I hate people who support or practice those things or want to strip them of their humanity.

On a personal level, these things are easy to support and believe. But on a political level, it

gets a lot harder.

The political narrative today is all about tolerance. Live and let live, you do you. On the surface, this sounds great. But from a Christian perspective, that’s not how I was taught to live. I was taught that there is a certain right way to live, and if there is someone around you living “wrongly”, to gently bring their ways to their attention and to steer them right.

Lately, however, the popular method of calling out wrong living is hate speech, shaming and demonizing. It is no surprise that there is a huge miscommunication between Christians and the “secular” culture. Modern political Christians are more focused on pointing out the wrong they see in others than working on the wrong that is in themselves.

A book called Every Body’s Story by Branson Parler is an excellent example of explaining why there is often such a miscommunication between straight Christians and the secular world. The book explains that the different lens that each group sees the world through will naturally turn into different beliefs on what progress and good legislation is.

To be an accurate representation of Jesus on the political scale, we need to advocate for what is biblically right, but instead of shaming and demonizing people and groups when things go in the opposite direction, we need to stay on our course.

Instead of being the kind of conservative that focuses on having the right laws or the right people in place all the time, I want

to be the kind of conservative who focuses on doing what I can for what I believe, but when the general population agrees with something else, to keep living how I know is right without hating or shaming others.

I believe that this is the best way to live out and help create positive change or cooperation, instead of fueling division like the current political atmosphere seems to be bent on doing.

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