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Delta students react to Trump impeachment inquiry Patrick Sochacki • Reporter @SochackiPatrick Does President Donald Trump deserve to be impeached? These questions are being asked by citizens across the country, and students at Delta College have varied opinions. “I do not think Trump should be impeached,” said Malachi Payne, 21, from Cadillac. “He is doing a good job, but I do not know all the politics.” On Sept. 24, house speaker Nancy Pelosi announced an impeachment inquiry into the president. This comes after two years of discussions by the House of
Representatives to start an inquiry. Priscilla Proctor, 21, from Kingston, is also against impeachment. “I do not feel [that] Donald Trump has done anything to threaten our country; it has done nothing but grow," says Proctor. The recent allegations against the President are from a whistleblower with information on a phone call between Trump and Ukranian president Volodymyr Zelensky. Currently, the Memorandum of a Telephone Conversation (TELCON) has been published that contains the content of the conversation. Allegedly, Trump insisted that the Ukranian
president “look into” Hunter Biden, Democratic presidential contender Joe Biden’s son. The younger Biden belonged to the board of an energy company in Ukraine that was under investigation. The allegation would amount to a corruption charge—which Trump and his personal attorney Rudy Guiliani have publicly accused Joe Biden of. Continue reading on Pg. 3
Do you think Trump should be impeached? Cast your vote on Twitter by Saturday, Oct. 12 at 11:30 a.m. to have your voice heard
Bay City hosts a time travel adventure Michael Piwowarski • Editor-in-Chief @DCMichaelFP BAY CITY - The annual Bay City River of Time displayed historical reenactments from many important parts of history, including the Civil War and World War II. Although the weather for the whole weekend was dreary, a little bit of mud didn’t stop the attendees as tents lined Veterans Memorial Park. Vendors sold kettle corn and homemade root beer, while period skirmishes, marching bands, cannons firing and speeches from historical figures like Abraham Lincoln and Benjamin Franklin played out. Musical performances with period instruments also took place across the park. In addition to the events scheduled throughout Friday, Saturday and Sunday, vendors were set up in tents, dressed in period costumes and selling arts and crafts, from leather and fur to wooden mugs and blankets. Some even cook food over campfires. Butch McDermott, who played a chaplain assistant from the Civil War, has been coming to the River of Time for almost 10 years. McDermott’s booth included authentic first-edition bibles issued to Civil War soldiers and re-prints of tracts that were issued back then as well. “It’s enjoyable because you have [...] a timeline, and it gives you an opportunity to learn from all the wars,” says
Michael Piwowarski • Editor-in-chief Civil war reenactors fire their muskets, with the sound rattling the bones of those attending the Bay City River of Time in a dazzling, historical display. McDermott. “And that’s why we’re all out here, to share that history with the people.” The big controversy of last year’s River of Time was the fact that Nazi reenactors attended the event. This year, the Nazi flag was not allowed at the event, causing mixed
reactions from attendees. “It’s bullsh-- that they’re not allowed here,” says reenactor Mark Harris, dressed in continental marine attire. “We allow other enemies here. World War 2 was 70 years ago, get over it.” This same concept of learning
more about a nation’s heritage applies to all of the other reenactments across Veterans Memorial Park, including the colonial battles and the Native American fur traders. The next River of Time takes place Sept. 25-27, 2020.
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200th anniversary of Saginaw Treaty celebrated Rahaf AlQahtani • Reporter @Care_About_You
Celebrating another year of history, the Chippewa, Ottawa and Potawatomi Indian tribes – all part of The Great Lakes Anishinabek Tribe – gathered in old town Saginaw to re-amend their treaty with the state of Saginaw County, originally constructed in 1819. Commemorating their 200th year anniversary, the family kick-started their events with the traditional pipe ceremony, allowing the tobacco smoke of their beliefs to rise and bind both physical and spiritual worlds. The Castle Museum, located in downtown Saginaw, showed their grace and appreciation by displaying an entire exhibit to show the rich history of
these elite showing the tribes. efforts they put Amy in to make our French, state amongst history other places a professor major part in our at Delta revolutionary College, history. has worked The Board with Castle Director at the Museum Zibiiwing Center, CEO Shannon Martin, Jonathan along with the Webb and curator of the Rebecca Roberts • Photo Editor others to center William Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Elder Joseph Sowmick’s peaceful establish Johnson, and energy comes across in his performance of the Sunrise the exhibit. relatives were Pipe Ceremony on Sept. 24, 2019, in Saginaw, MI. “The state invited to the of Michigan opening of the lower peninsula area. owes a exhibit. The The hall was dedicated to debt of gratitude to what chairman of the board of showing the history of trade, happened two hundred county commissioners, living, working activities that years ago,” French said Michael Webster was were done on a daily basis, when elaborating on also able to give a as well as a magnified view her appreciativeness speech at the opening. on how the tribes migrated for the founders of the “We have a treasure and founded themselves
toward history here, that we can learn from and build on,” says Webster, descrbing the role the Anishinabek play in the tri-city area Johnson was able to share some warm words of exchange with the crowd about the importance of the Zibiiwing Center and how they are able to give vital support to keep the culture alive in our present day. The Anishinabek people do not want to ever be forgotten in Michigan. Overall, many members of our neighborhood have collaborated together to bring the essence of the past forward, to educate the entire public about the surrounding area. To show that we care about our founders, and thank them for the land we hold today.
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Continued from page 1: This is the latest in a list of alleged impeachable offenses committed by the president since his swearing in to office in 2017. These offenses include, but are not limited to, violations of the Foreign Emoluments Clause— which prevents a president from receiving any gifts from foreign dignitaries—the alleged Russian collusion investigation, and an obstruction of justice claim from attempting to stop the Russian collusion investigation. “Yes [he should be impeached]," says Hannah Court, 18, Chesaning. "I just feel like what he is doing in relation to immigration and putting people in camps is wrong.” Should the president be removed from office, vice president Mike Pence would be next in line for the presidency. “I actually do like him more than Donald Trump," says Payne. "I like his views, they line up with my views a lot more.” "He is the lesser of the two evils," says Court. "He is more politically aware. I do not think he would overstep his bounds as much.”
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Meet Anna Williams, the new administrative assistant Michael Piwowarski • Editor-in-Chief @DCMichaelFP
UNIVERSITY CENTER - Having first joined the Delta College team three years ago as a Student and Civic Engagement (SACE) employee, Anna Williams has now been promoted to administrative assistant to the vice president. “[These are] very big shoes to fill, so I’m happy, but [...] there’s a very big learning curve at the same time,” says Williams. She was hired to the new position to replace Valerie Bledsoe, who has retired effective Monday, Sept. 30, 2019, after working at Delta for more than 30 years. “Valerie was always kind of my go-to if nobody else knew,” says Williams. “Every time I talked to her, she was nothing but friendly, she was always very helpful.” As an office professional for SACE, Williams was positively influenced by Bledsoe throughout her career, and so decided to apply for the vacated position as a way to “give back.” “I’ve been asking her questions for the last three years, so just the chance to kind of give back a little bit, as she gave me,” says WIlliams. “I liked the idea of being able to help others that way.” Williams felt that her tenure as SACE office professional gave her the footing she needed to ascend to the administrative assistant position. “It’s been a lot of fun,” says WIlliams. “I really enjoy being at
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Anna Williams, who has served as an office professional for Student and Civic Engagement (SACE) for three years, is now the administrative assistant to the vice president of institutional services.
Delta, I really enjoy being at SACE. [...] The people I’ve worked with are very nice, very passionate about helping students to succeed.” As administrative assistant, WIlliams supports the vice president of institutional services (Margaret Mosqueda) and assists in providing information for students about upcoming events and opportunities on campus. “I feel like it’s helping students to be informed; being a reference to students who might have questions,” says WIlliams. “The general emails that come in to Delta through info are monitored by myself, so already I’ve had multiple questions about multiple different things, and I just feel like it’s helping me to learn more about Delta.”
Learn about friendship and moral development
Hispanic Heritage Month ends with a bang
Bring your lunch, because this event is gonna have food for thought! Darci Doll, assistant professor in philosophy, is hosting a presentation discussing “The Handmaid’s Tale” Wednesday, Oct. 9 from 12 to 1 p.m. in Room N007.
The Castle Museum of Saginaw County History is hosting a salsa taste-off Saturday, Oct. 12 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Learn how limited access to friendship as portrayed in “The Handmaid’s Tale” interferes with moral development, as Doll uses teachings from the philosopher Aristotle. For more information, email the Humanities Learning Center at hlc@delta.edu.
The event is a fundraiser presented by Friends of the Castle. Salsa samples will be provided by Maria’s Restaurant, Cruz Kitchen, Union Civica Mexicana and other area restaurants. Enjoy food trucks and outdoor seating with music, or go inside for a screening of college football. Admission is free with food available for purchase
A student driving a 2009 Pontiac G6 struck a 2008 Chevy Malibu causing minor damage.
Sept. 17, 2019
(Saginaw Center) A Delta College student reported that he was receiving threats from the current boyfriend of his exgirlfriend. The complainant did not believe the suspect would follow through with the threats but wanted Public Safety to be aware.
Sept. 19, 2019
An 18-year-old Delta student was arrested on an outstanding Ogemaw County warrant for probation violation. The suspect was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Bay County Jail.
Sept. 25, 2019
A Delta College student reported that their car was struck while parked in the B wing parking lot. A review of camera footage enabled the officer to identify the suspect and complete a report. They were counseled on failing to report a property damage accident.
Sept. 26, 2019
A Delta student reported that he came out from class and noticed damage to the hood of his car that was parked in the G wing parking lot. The officer is reviewing camera footage to try and determine a suspect vehicle
Sept. 27, 2019
A Delta student was backing a 1994 Geo Tracker out of the auto lab and accidentally backed into a Pepsi delivery truck causing minor damage. A report was completed.
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Are the Freemasons hiding in plain sight? Haeley Huggard • Reporter @HaeleyHuggard
When we think about volunteer work, we tend to think about people we know, or people close to us that have been affected by an unfortunate incident. Typically, family members, friends, relatives and people from the community are the ones who participate. It’s often considered unusual for a mysterious organization to get involved. Freemasons member Bill Johnson, of the Saginaw Lodge, has partaken in many charity events over the years. For example, the freemasons gave 15 brand new hoods to firemen from the Saginaw Fire Department. “We were also out to Cabela’s because we do something called a Child ID pro-
gram, where we their masonry work. take the child’s When masons information and are not spending put it on a disc time in their rec and give it to the room, they are often parents. Then if found studying and their child comes teaching the secret up missing, they lessons of masonry. can hand the bag “Masonry has a to the policemen lot of studying to go for them to help with it,” says Johnidentify the child,” son. “There are a Haeley Huggard • Reporter says Johnson. lot of lessons to Most Worshipful Grand Master Robert W. Johnson has learn and a lot of been a freemason Stevens. lessons to teach.” for 58 years and The freemasons, has continued to as a group, are one is that women can join put in time volunteering and of the biggest and oldest a branch of the freemaattending different masonic kept secrets to still exist. sons called the Eastevents. But what is being Because of this, many have ern Stars, which is only a freemason all about? developed different stigmas for women to join. “Being a mason is beof what freemasons are. When the first, second ing involved with what’s “The negative rumors are and third degrees of freegoing on in your commumasonry are mentioned, it all false; they are propagatnity,” says Johnson. “We is to help explain different ed by people that don’t know encourage our members levels of knowledge and the what they are talking about,” to be involved in things.” years of service that differ- says Johnson. “People are What many don’t know ent members have put into quick to say ‘oh they do this,
and they do that;’ no, that’s not true. What happens is if you come into the lodge, you’re going to be greeted by everyday citizens, friends and neighbors. You’re going to be greeted warmly and in a matter of a couple of years, you will make new friends all over the place.” Though there are still many more questions surrounding the freemasons, the Masonic Temple in Saginaw will be hosting an installation on Tuesday, Dec. 10 that is open to the public. “We are going to sit down in October and make the plans, but normally we have a nice dinner out in the dining room,” says Johnson. “Everyone brings friends and relatives and then we will do the installation. It is open to the public, and that way you can see some masonry in action.”
Could we see a downfall of midterm exams? Samuel Philpot • Associate Editor @Philpoteropolis
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Scott Morse is an adjunct instructor in management at Delta College.
The midterm exams, one of the scariest times of year, is upon us. The extensive exam comes to collect our knowledge and will ultimately help decide our fate for the class. However it seems as though there are fewer teachers who give out midterm and final exams. According to an article written by Bruce Johnson, founder of Affordable Quality Writing, finals are not an effective way to test a student’s knowledge on lectures and readings. Johnson writes that “students understand
that they must study for a final exam and many will wait until shortly before the exam to review their notes and the course materials, creating fear and stress.” Scott Morse, adjunct instructor in management at Delta College says there should be some form of measurement to be able to tell if students are absorbing the class materials well. “I give quizzes online every week about what we studied the week before, as well as in class application materials in class,” says Morse. Morse himself still hands out tests to his students, but they are over smaller sections of material than what a midterm would cover. And Morse wasn’t the only one who believed that midterms and finals are not so effective. “Multiple tests would probably be a more effective way to see if we know the material,” says Delta student Miranda Mullally. According to American Test Anxiety, about 16% to 20% of students have high levels of test anxiety, while approximately 18% have moderately-high levels. Test anxiety usually makes it much harder for the students to focus on the test, causing them to freeze or forget the answers all together. Mullally went on to say how maybe one quiz a week would be better, or if tests weren’t worth so much, then students wouldn’t be as stressed out and having anxiety over the exams themselves.
tips to Destress 1. Spend time outside 2. try to get enough sleep 3. escape through music LATE NIGHT SOUNDWAVE 4. be organized 5. Plan a study routine 6. clear yourself from distractions 7. Start studying as soon as possible 8. Study with others Although it seems like midterms and finals are being used in fewer classes, there are still plenty that offer them. So be sure to destress yourself as they draw closer.
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To carry or not to carry? Michael Piwowarski Editor-in-chief @DCMichaelFP
RETAIL ROUNDUP After a 21-year-old man killed 22 people at a Walmart shooting in El Paso, Texas, the retail chain decided to take action by ending sales of handguns and shortbarrel ammunition, as well as asking customers not to openly carry firearms in their stores. For the midwest, Meijer was the next big retailer to follow suit, requesting that customers do not openly carry firearms in their stores. The company announced this on Twitter Monday, Sept. 9, adding that “open carry can create an environment that makes our customers and team members feel unsafe.” Among other major retailers that have made a similar decision are Walgreen’s, CVS and Kroger. Bill Sheridan is the CEO
of Sheridan Arms, a firearms dealer and indoor shooting range in Saginaw. He disagrees with this decision being made by major retailers. “One of the reasons that [these shootings have happened] is because nobody could actually shoot back and protect themselves or other people,” says Sheridan. “So it becomes an issue when you have a population disarmed, that they are unable to do anything themselves or their loved ones.” While Walmart and other retailers obviously took their stance in light of the El Paso shooting, Sheridan believes that these policies are invoked out of being uncomfortable with guns. However, Sheridan subscribes to the philosophy that guns don’t kill people; people kill people. According to Sheridan, sales at his store have increased sharply since the El Paso shooting, and this usually happens whenever mass shootings hit the headlines. CNN Business reported in August that gun makers American Outdoor Brands (formerly Smith & Wesson) and Sturm, Ruger & Co saw their
stocks rise following the mass shootings in El Paso and Dayton, Ohio. “People very clearly understand that they don’t want this situation happening to them,” says Michael Piwowarski • Editor-in-chief Sage Jacques, manager of Sheridan Arms in Saginaw, Sheridan. shows different weapons to a customer at the front counter. “And so not only firearm sales, but we themselves, but there’s no security see a spike in firearm training, so and no armed defense within that we can lawfully train people that building,” says Sheridan. to carry a gun [...] concealed.” Sheridan Arms offers classes The ideal solution to curbing on firearm safety and usage, as gun violence, as Sheridan well as CCW/CPL training for points out, is to educate more covering requirements necessary individuals on gun safety and self for obtaining a concealed carry defense, encouraging them to permit in Michigan, among other defend themselves and others. classes. Information on these, as “I feel much safer at a place well as pricing, can be found on where you have licensed, trained their website at sheridanarms.com. people carrying a gun, rather than not only nobody able to defend
Credit cards vs. debit cards Patrick Sochacki Reporter @SochackiPatrick
FINANCIAL FITNESS Becoming financially literate is gravely important to a successful future; it has been stated here in Financial Fitness before and surely will be again. One of the more basic things that can be learned about finance is the difference between a credit and debit card. Credit cards When it comes to these two things, credit cards are usually more familiar. The applications come flooding in seemingly as soon as you wake up on your 18th birthday and they don’t stop. The companies know you’re fresh meat and they want your debt. This is important
to remember — they want your debt and will basically bribe you to get it. These bribes include things like 0% interest for the first 6 months, cash back percentages on specific purchases, or airline miles. Opening your first credit card and using it is an awesome feeling. The opening limit on most credit cards at 18 can range from $200 to $500 to $2,000. The average credit limit in America as of 2016 was $8,071, according to smartasset. com, which is achievable by anyone with enough dedication to making on-time payments and not carrying too high of a debt-to-credit ratio. When it comes to credit cards that students should open, the Discover it® Student Cash Back card is a fantastic option. This card, according to the discover.com website, has no annual fee. It offers a 0% intro APR for the first 6 months, 5% cash back rewards on some purchases every 3 months, 1% cash back rewards on all purchases automatically, a full match of all cash back at the end of the first year, and $20 in statement credit for every school year completed with a 3.0 GPA for 5 years.
Debit cards Debit cards are the exact opposite of a credit card. A credit card provides the opportunity to gather debt, raise your credit score and use money you don’t have that you can pay back. A debit card is directly connected to your bank account and uses only money you already have. You cannot run a debit card if your account is empty. When you open a checking account at a bank, you are always offered a debit card that connects to the account. You can use this debit card to pay for things directly from your new checking account or to withdraw money from ATMs. Using a debit card at an ATM that doesn’t belong to the institution you got it from will incur a fee. According to bankrate.com, as of 2019 the average ATM fee in the United States is $3.09 per withdrawal. Avoid these fees to the best of your ability as they add up quickly.
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Dealing with anger in a healthy way Haeley Huggard • Reporter @HaeleyHuggard
Where do you get your news? “I listen to NPr on the way to school. I also use social media.” - Nissia bernard, 17, Frankenmuth.
“I follow some Youtubers that do news. I’ve also been spending a lot of time on reddit recently.” - bradley Wilk, 22, Omer.
“I still use tV. either Abc or FOX news, I’m mainly interested in local news.”bethany roberts, 21, Midland.
ASK A PIONEER Hey Haeley, Any advice on how to deal with my anger? - AJ Hello AJ, I am sorry that you are having a hard time dealing with anger. In my opinion, I think you should try to find a creative outlet to focus your emotions towards. You could try playing a sport or going for a run. If you feel like your anger is getting out of control, I would recommend going to see a counselor. Delta’s counseling and advising office has many wonderful counselors who are willing to assist students with handle their emotions. Their office hours are Monday – Thursday, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Friday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. They can also provide you with off-campus counseling options. Stay strong Pioneers, Haeley Huggard Hi Haeley, What do you do when your life is nuts? - DB Hi DB, When I feel like life is starting to become too crazy for words, I try to organize myself. I try to make a todo list of everything on my agenda. Then as I finish each item on my list
I cross it off. Seeing things crossed off on a list helps me remember the things I have accomplished and helps me feel less worried about what I have left. The second thing that helps me is to remember to stay calm. Life can be crazy for everyone, it's just the way it is. The best thing you can do is just remind yourself that you will make it through and to roll with the punches. Stay sane Pioneers, Haeley Huggard Hi Haeley, My roommate doesn’t like to communicate. I don’t mind the quiet, but he doesn’t like to talk. At all. He seems to get annoyed every time I try to talk to him. What should I do? - HA Hi HA, Roommates can be tricky beasts, especially if you haven’t known them for a long time. Figuring out another person can be tough. First, I would ask if they are okay. There could be something bothering them that has left them feeling anti-social. If they still don’t want to talk to you, I would then give them some space until they feel they are ready to communicate. In the end, it's all about communication! Roommates don’t have to be your best friend, but they do have to be willing to help create a space where you both feel comfortable. Live peacefully Pioneers, Haeley Huggard
Photo Flashback: Tune in! Rebecca Roberts Photo Editor @DC_rrv
Did you know Delta College operates their own public TV station? While there is no date attached with this photo, it can be assumed this throwback is from the
early days of WDCQTV channel 19, which started on October 12, 1964. They have evolved a great deal since then, with extended programming and new digital sub-channels. The woman operating the camera could very well be a student getting hands-on experience in broadcasting, which is a part of Delta’s electronic media program.
The camera displays the TV station’s former call letters: WUCM, which stands for University Center, Michigan. The current call letters are WDCQ, standing for Delta College Quality. Do you recognize this camera operator? Hit us up @DeltaCollegiate and share your thoughts. See you next time for another Photo Flashback!
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Become educated on domestic violence out until you feel you are ready. When you are Delta College has many counselors that are ready to listen and help each student find comfort once more. It is important for all our campus community members to be more informed about what Delta can do to help victims of domestic violence.
Haeley Huggard • Reporter @HaeleyHuggard
Domestic Violence is something that’s heard of, but not often spoken about. It is the elephant in the room. It hides beneath our clothing or is kept locked away in parts of our minds and memories that we don’t wish to revisit. Believe it or not, domestic violence is everywhere and affects both men and women. When it is time to step up and talk about it, many seem uncomfortable or try to shy away from the topic. “What I know is that domestic violence is wrong. No one should be harming anything domestically, animals or people in general and sadly this issue isn’t decreasing, and we cannot figure out how to stop it,” said student Noah Glazier. Various students also feel that Delta college
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A heartfelt affirmation, “Never Alone Again,” left behind with a handprint by a domestic violence survivor on the Domestic Violence Awareness Banner Project at the Delta College Saginaw Center. Oct. 1, 2019, Saginaw, MI. should be doing more to promote its resources for domestic violence. “I think everyone should do more to promote it. I know a lot of people who have been affected by it,” said student Josie Sheltraw. According to Delta’s
Equity Office Domestic violence is a felony or misdemeanor crime that is committed by a current or former spouse, intimate partner, a person whom the complainant shares a child in common. Remember, don’t speak
If you or anyone you know has been or is a victim of domestic violence, please reach out to any of these places for help: Delta College Counseling at 989-686-9330 Delta College Department of Public Safety at 989-686-9111 Bay Area Women's Center (Bay City) 989-686-4551 Shelterhouse (Midland) 989-835-6771 Underground Railroad, Inc. (Saginaw) 989-755-0411
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Related Events Throughout October Tombstone Project: All October in the Main campus courtyard Oct. 9 Wheel of Knowledge E-Wing Lounge 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.- test your knowledge and win prizes. Oct. 15 Wheel of Knowledge West Lower Commons 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.- test your knowledge and win prizes. Oct. 24 Purple Thursday Main Campus and Downtown Centerswear purple to honor victims and support survivors. Prizes will be handed out to those wearing the most purple.
Auburn coffee shop helps with the daily ‘Grind’ Michael Piwowarski Editor-in-chief @DCMichaelFP
TRI-COUNTY HOTSPOT AUBURN - Located just 12 minutes away from Delta College’s main campus, the Iron Grind Coffeehouse in Auburn welcomes and encourages students to stop by for a warm cup of joe, and to stay for hanging out with friends or catching up on homework. Samantha Kunz and her husband saw a need for a new coffee shop in the Auburn community, so they renovated an old post office in the downtown area and opened it as the Iron Grind in May 2018. “We kind of wanted to be a place for people to go [...] with either families or kids, or students would have a place where you
could sit and stay for a while, meet community need. As Kunz states, up with friends,” says Kunz. customers have been asking the The Iron Grind offers a full menu Iron Grind to add sandwiches to of hot and cold beverages, including their menu. Now they offer a variety regular drip brew coffee, cold brew, of different sandwiches and crepes. espresso, lattes, hot chocolate, tea, This, combined with the baked smoothies and goods offered in many others. the display case at Their coffee the front counter, is supplied makes the Iron by Midland Grind not only an based Creation ideal one-stop Coffee. That shop for morning menu has coffee, but also for expanded over breakfast, lunch time to offering and dessert. food items. The name Iron Michael Piwowarski • Editor-in-chief “We started Grind is derived The Iron Grind Coffeehouse offers with just coffee from the bible verse in-house baked goods, coffee, and we brought Proverbs 27:17: and many other beverages. in baked goods,” Their coffee supplier is Midland“As iron sharpens says Kunz. iron, so one based Creation Coffee. “Now we make person sharpens all our baked another.” This goods in-house, except the donuts. verse has served as the We make sandwiches, we make establishment’s overall philosophy. crepes and to-go lunches.” “[Our goal is] building that Menu items are added based on community of people to build
each other up and be a place where people can feel like they belong,” says Kunz. Kunzz says that the Iron Grind has already developed a following, with a group of customers who are “regulars.” They offer a kids area with toys and books, making it a family friendly destination. “It’s definitely started to fulfill the vision that we’ve seen for it,” says Kunz. “We leave our hours open; we’re open until 9 at night, so that evening crowd is kind of growing.” There are also rooms that can be rented out at no cost, so whether you’re in a small study group or arranging a larger event, the Iron Grind offers a budget friendly option for your gathering. Location: 116 N Auburn Rd Hours: Monday through Friday 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., closed Sunday Phone: (989) 266-3386 Website: irongrind.us
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Music consumption in the digital era
Colton Carrier • A&E Editor @ColtonCarrierDC
Serving fright by the “slice” With Halloween rearing its head, many will be diving into whatever spooky attraction they can get to. Luckily, the Slice of Fright Film Fest is coming to scare and shock horror fans from all around the Tri-Cities. Drawing in more than 30 short films, both locally and around the world, Slice of Fright will give you chills. The festival will be at the State Theater in Bay City, with doors opening at 6 p.m. Admission is $6. For more information, visit http://cinemaslice.com/FrightFest/.
RJ Murphy Reporter @rjmurphwoods
NOTEWORTHY While online streaming has become a normal routine for many, growing up we didn’t always have Youtube, Apple Music or Spotify providing us with chill beats. I wanted to dive into the different services and ask Delta students what platforms they like to use. Of the many people I asked, Spotify appears to be the most popular. Rudy Barron, 19, of Saginaw, has been using the service since 2015. “They add new things all the time,” says Barron. “It’s an active app. [The ‘On Repeat’ playlist] shows me the songs I’ve listened to the most. It brings back good memories. Spotify has music for everyone. The key to the app’s success lies within the advanced algorithms that generate personalized playlists for its users. “It’s got playlists for the hottest rock, the hottest rap, whatever genre you want to listen to.” says Barron. “The more you listen, the more personalized it becomes.” Liz Drew, 28, of Midland, says she prefers Spotify “because you can use it with any phone. I’ve used it for 8 years. I love rock, there’s so many rock bands out there and Spotify is a great tool for finding new music.” Although accessing our favorite songs is more convenient than ever, there is still something to be said about having a physical medium for music such as vinyl, CDs or tapes. “I remember burning CD’s and decorating them,” says Drew. “I remember going to the fair when I was younger and musicians would be giving out their music on CDs.” This is something we see less and less of in the digital age. Today, musicians are pushing their music online instead of hustling out in the real world. Spotify and Apple Music seem to be the two most popular streaming services, but many other companies
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are trying to get in the game. Some of these platforms include Youtube Music, Pandora Radio, Soundcloud, Google Play Music, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Shazam, SiriusXM; the list goes on forever.. It seems like every big company is trying to dip their beak in today’s most efficient way to consume music. Soundcloud, in particular, has been referred to as the “music version of Youtube” because it is built from independent creators. Anyone can create an account on Soundcloud and upload music. There’s no need for a record label, music publishing or management company. This platform has made it incredibly easy for smaller, independent musicians to get their music heard. The best part about this service is that it’s free, unless you want to sign up for one of their premium plans. Soundcloud boasts a massive 175 million active users as of 2018; almost double the amount of active Apple Music users. The problem Soundcloud faces is monetization. They do collect a check for running ads on their app, but not a lot of people are signing up for the premium plans when the free ones work just fine. To cut operating costs, Soundcloud closed multiple offices around the world and laid off half of their work force in 2017. Since the budget cuts, Soundcloud is on the up and up. Their primary focus is on making better “tools” for the artists who supply content for their platform. When it comes to technology, it’s amazing to look back and see how far we’ve come over the years. We’ve gone from vinyl to tapes to CDs to MP3s to streams. What comes next? Have we reached the final step toward the ultimate music medium?
If nautical nightmares be something you wish… Hop aboard the U.S.S Edson for The Edson Incident. Guests will tour five decks of the Vietnam-era ship, with each deck holding a new level of nautical nightmares. The attraction will be running through every weekend of October, with showings ever Friday and Saturday, starting at 8 p.m. and 7 p.m., respectively. You can find the U.S.S Edson at the Saginaw Valley Naval Ship Museum in Bay City, and admission is $15 per person. For more information, visit http://www.edsonincident.com/. Bay City brings in an orchestra The thirteen-piece Bijou Orchestra models itself off of orchestras found in American theaters in the early 20th century, and are a one-of-a-kind ensemble in the United States. Performing vaudeville classics, ragtime tunes and jazz standards, the Bijou Orchestra brings a wave of sound unlike any other. The show starts at the State Theatre in Bay City Sunday, October 13 at 3:30 p.m. Tickets start at $20. You can find more information at http://statetheatrebaycity.com/Events/view/83. Learn more about fall leaves and fungi With a little help from the Chippewa Nature Center in Midland, the “Families in Nature: Fungi and Falling Leaves” demonstration with give you a chance to take in the vibrancy of fall, all while learning about nature. From the beautiful fall leaves to the fruitful fungi growing wild, you’re bound to find something beautiful on this program. The demonstration starts Saturday, Oct. 12 at 2 p.m. and will run until 3 p.m. Admission is free. Learn more at https://www.gogreat.com/event/ families-in-nature%3a-fungi-and-falling-leaves/26189/. Walk through the woods of autumn For those wanting a chance to relax, Dow Gardens has just the thing for you with the “Fall Walk.” Enjoy an evening walk through the garden, with music provided by Valentiger. Jacques Orchard will be providing cider and donuts, and once the walk is all done, stick around for an outdoor showing of the Halloween classic “Ghostbusters.” This event is included free with Dow Gardens admission. For more information, visit https://www.dowgardens.org/fall-walk.
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Bilingual singer shares her travels Samuel Philpot Associate Editor @Philpoteropolis LATE NIGHT SOUNDWAVE: Music is a universal language that is understood around the world, even if there is a language barrier. People will rally to concerts even if they don’t necessarily understand the words being sung. Mio Bischoff, 24, is a one-woman show who is also her own agent and manager. She’s an acoustic singer and songwriter from Midland who writes songs in English and Japanese. Bischoff did most of her travelling around the world while in college at New
York University. Having already been to China and various parts of Europe, she yearned for her dream destination: Japan. Adamant about performing in Japan, Bischoff set up her own five week tour in small venues and holein-the-wall locations. She started at the tip and worked her way down to the bottom islands of Japan. “I was standing in front of this inspiring, historic castle called the Crow Caste. And I just wanted a photo in front of it. So I posed with my guitar and I didn’t realize it but I started strumming a couple strings, and then started singing. I was staring at this black castle with a moat around it, singing to
it. And while playing I heard some noises so I turned around and there was like fifty people there, taking photos of me. I’m sure they thought I was someone famous back overseas because my photographer was there with their camera out,” says Bischoff. Bischoff writes a lot of her own material and is currently working on two new albums. One of them will be in English, the other in Japanese. She’s hopeful for a spring 2020 release on the untitled English album. “During the translation process, a new song could come out of it,” says Bischoff. “There’s always that option to write a whole new, unplanned song.”
She went on to say how her songs seem to be ‘sassier’ in English, while in Japanese they’re a little more wondrous. Performing her own material can sometimes get lost in the crowd, so she does perform covers as well, albeit with her own unique twist on the original songs she is covering. “I have a long list of covers I could play,” says Bischoff. “If I like and enjoy them, then I’ll play them.” Currently, Bischoff’s songs are on YouTube or can be found on her Facebook or Instagram pages. She performs at White’s Bar every other Monday, with the next show on Saturday, Oct. 12 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
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Mio Bischoff, of Midland, is a songwriter/performer who happens to also possess the skills to accompany herself on vocals as well as guitar.
Joker’s dark debut Samuel Philpot Associate Editor @Philpoteropolis
Review: Throughout the years, notorious comic book villain the Joker has been portrayed on the big screen in various ways. Each movie takes their own interpretation of the clown and makes him their own for the movie’s sake. Having seen various forms of Joker in live action, I figured it would be difficult to see a new side, and yet Joaquin Phoenix delivers a performance of a lifetime with the character in the new film. Not only does he separate his Joker from the others, he gives it a depth that they never had. Though the movie itself is unlike any other superhero film out there, there still seems to be certain tropes that one cannot escape. For
instance, a parent must die in order for the character to figure out their path. Throughout the movie, the relationship with Arthur and his mother, Penny, seems like that of a caring mother and son. He assists her to the best of his abilities and cares for her. However, he ultimately learns of a deep secret she’s been keeping, which sends him on a path to hunt down Thomas Wayne. This trope had a different take on it than the usual superhero movies do, but remember: the Joker is a villain, and the death of his parent(s) still played a vital role in him becoming who he was meant to be. The only real annoyance I had with the movie was seeing Thomas and Martha Wayne die, again. Sure it was a different take, as the audience was more detached from the Wayne’s in this movie than in every
Batman movie ever. But I swear, if I have to see Bruce Wayne’s origin story on the big screen one more time, I’m gonna lose it. The acting in the movie was that of pure excellence. Phoenix performs fantastically while being in about 90% of the scenes. The only other actor to get about a quarter of the screen time that Phoenix got was Robert De Niro, who also put on a grand performance being a comedic show host. Todd Phillips and Lawerence Sher presented a movie that was absolutely stunning with its visuals. Ranging all along the color spectrum, each shot was simply gorgeous to look at as the colors of people’s attire contrasted with the background beautifully. Though the movie itself was a bag of mixed feelings, there were a couple moments of laughter. But
Lindsay Lang • Illustrator sometimes the laughter was bittersweet, or I just felt bad for laughing at all. It was unlike other superhero film simply because rooting for the main character meant rooting for death. Personally, I never wanted to see an origin story for the Joker. I liked the idea of him being an unknown, chaotic man who wanted to cause chaos and destruction. But there were parts that I did like learning about, such as his laughter. The
idea of his laugh being a condition was something interesting about the character that intrigued me. The Joker was truly a work of brilliance, delivering a superhero movie in a brand new way. I highly recommend this movie as it’s a rollercoaster of emotions and great storytelling. Rating: 4.5 out of 5
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Hell's Ha Hell's Half Mile moviegoers get a taste of Vanilla Rahaf AlQahtani • Reporter @Care_About_You Among the many indie films showcased at the 14th annual Hell’s Half Mile festival was 2019 romantic comedy “Vanilla,” written and produced by Will Dennis, who played the leading role of Elliot. I will give the movie a rating on a scale from one to 10. On the grid of the overall plot of the movie, I would have to say that the story was not fully unique and rate it 7/10. It was original in a sense that complete strangers
Rahaf AlQahtani • Reporter Rahaf AlQahtani meets with Will Dennis the writer and producer "Vanilla"
got to engage in the most peculiar activity, or better yet mission. Elliot and Kimmie (played by Kelsea Bauman) were on a roadtrip together during the entirety of the movie, These two newcomers were able to build an open and honest relationship which was short-lived due to the fact that Elliot did not see himself dating Kimmie. Unlike cliched romantic comedies, Dennis did not write the plot for the two main actors to fall in love. The movie would rank at 8/10 for the staging that took place since it was not a movie meant for professionality and it was a more laid back filming set. Some of the cameras that were used did not have proper resolution and had poor angling. One of the obvious areas in which this was present was during the scenes in the hotel halls prior to the characters entering their separate rooms. Another cut would be when Elliot and his exgirlfriend Trisha (played by Taylor Hess) were having coffee in the cafe, showing that a serious lens adjustment was needed for the caption to be more eye appealing. Wardrobe gets a 6/10. The low rating is because Kimmie was always better dressed than Elliot. Props that were used in the movie would earn a 9/10: the ice-cream that was eaten at the gas station, the fortune cookies that were consumed at every state line as they approach their final destination, and so forth. To give an overall rating to this road trip movie, I give “Vanilla” 8/10, as it was extensively relatable and realistic, if a bit flawed.
Indie music lovers and film buffs flock to Hell's Half Mile Crystal Gwizdala S&H Editor @Crystal Gwizdala BAY CITY - If you’re sick of mainstream music and recycled movie plots, you need to be at Hell’s Half Mile. The festival just finished its 14th year at the end of September. Seventy-four films played on screens scattered across downtown. 17 of the films were Michigan-made, and a handful of those were made by Delta
College students and faculty. Bands came from all over the U.S. and Canada to share their signature sound stamp: Toronto, Baltimore, Cincinnati, Detroit, Chicago, Los Angeles and New York City. Each night was punctuated with energetic afterparties featuring live music, craft drinks and eclectic people. Didn’t make it this year? I’m sorry. Truly. Here’s what you missed.
Captions Captions: 1. “I really think that every city has its own energy,” says Ariana of Ariana and the Rose, a band hailing from New York City. Bay City, Sept. 27, 2019.
2. Friday night music featured Multimagic, an indie dream pop band from Cincinnati. Bay City, Sept. 27, 2019. 3. The Mynabirds, a Los Angeles band, shared their masterful musical variety with Bay City at Saturday night’s music event. Sept. 28, 2019.
4. Volunteers get in on the fun at the filmmaker’s reception in the recently renovated Davidson Building in Bay City, Sept. 27, 2019. 5. Festival-goers let loose at the opening night's after-party at Old City Hall in Bay City, Sept. 26, 2019. 6. Dilly Dally, a band from our neighbors in Toronto, rocked Bay City with their own twist of indie rock. Sept. 28, 2019. Photo credit: Crystal Gwizdala/S&H editor
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Men’s Basketball 2019-2020 season preview Kelvin Butler • Sports Reporter @KelvinButler19 After a good 20182019 season, the men's basketball team at Delta College went 16-10 and went to the NJCAA District 10 Men’s Basketball tournament. They fell to Macomb Community College 54 to 78. At the same time, the 2018-2019 season was a success for the Delta Pioneers, even with all the injuries. During the offseason, the Pioneers are gearing up for a bigger and better season by having a lot of the key players come back for one more year to get better at mastering their crafts, and better at understanding the game. By having key players
returning, while also adding eight explosive freshmen: five local players, two coming from Chicago and one from Louisville, KY, providing a mix of both local and national talent. Then you add in the men’s basketball coach Carlos McMath, who is a self proclaimed perfectionist, but only because he wants his players to “succeed and move on to bigger and better colleges.” said Carlos Mcmath. The hope is that the team can become better individuals while also doing something they love: shooting hoops. “Delta and ten other junior colleges and prep schools can play a roundrobin style tournament to see what their teams look like and also get them some exposure to other colleges,” says McMath. These colleges include Central Michigan, Eatsern
RJ Murphy • Reporter Delta mens basketball team practices for the upcoming season at the Pioneer Gym Michigan and Saginaw Valley, among others. McMath says the 16-10 record in the 2018-2019 season “was a down year,”
so their fingers are crossed for a better season from a healthy, hard working and close-knit group of players. Their season kicks off with
a jamboree at the Delta College main campus in the Pioneer Gym Saturday, Oct. 12 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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RJ Murphy • Reporter Coach Carlos McMath drives the Delta men’s basketball team to succeed this upcoming season.
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Team Olivet JV Mid Michigan College Lansing Community College Lakeland Community College South Suburban College Wayne County Community College Macomb Community College Henry Ford College Alpena Community College Mott Community College St. Clair County Community College Schoolcraft College Oakland Community College
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Top 5 BOOM or BUST Fantasy football players
Kelvin Butler Sports Reporter @KelvinButler19 Here’s the top 5 fantasy football players that win or lose you games, after the first quarter of the young and hopeful NFL season. John Ross (wide receiver, Cincinnati Bengals) - After having two huge games with 10+ targets, he finally had a bad game in his third week,
so he’s a good flex option if you can trust Andy Dalton. Marquise Brown (wide receiver, Baltimore Orioles) - Like Ross, Marquise Brown had two great games, but had a mediocre performance against the Kansas City Chiefs’ defense, so he’ll be a risky play. Darren Walker (tight end, Oakland Raiders) - Walker had a slow start the first two games, but Jon Gruden’s offense is very dependent on the tight ends so you should trust him to put up a good stat line.
Baker Mayfield (quarterback, Cleveland Browns) - Although he had slow start with no good performances in the first three games, this is Baker Mayfield we’re talking about, so he’s a risky player himself. It comes with the territories. Frank Gore (running back, Buffalo Bills) - The starting running back got injured, but Frank Gore has gotten a lot of touches, so there’s production there. Be weary. though: he’s the back up and is 36 years old.
Lions to take on the Packers at home
Kelvin Butler Sports Reporter @KelvinButler19 The Detroit Lions will play the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field Monday, Oct. 14 at 8:15 p.m. The Lions have an extra week to prepare for the dangerous Aaron Rodgers and Green Bay Packers with their week five bye week. Matt Patricia should have something cooking up on the defensive side of the
ball to contain the Aaron Rodgers lead offense. Especially since, in week four, the defense almost did enough to stop the Andy Reid and Patrick Mahomes offense, resulting in a respectable 4-point loss. So hopefully the Packers should be a lesser opponent if it’s not the Lambeau Field weather. Darren Bevell is helping Matthew Stafford and the Lions offense make up a good game plan to knock off the Packers at home with a hot Kerryon Johnson, dependable Danny Amendola and
two talented youngbloods in Marvin Jones Jr. and Kenny Golladay. The Lions should have a decent shot of scoring the ball, with them having more reliable weapons then the Philadelphia Eagles, who put 34 points on the Packers. Also, having a much more talented running back then the Eagles’ Jordan Howard, the Lions most definitely have a shot at winning. The Lions are in a good place which is very far from normal. But the Green Bay Packers defense is proven lethal
by the way they always get to the quarterback and they have playmakers at linebacker and defensive back positions who get interceptions and deflections in the backfield. Both of those factors combine into a playmaking defense who already have scoop and scores and pick sixes, only after four games. The Green Bay Packers offense is lead by the 2011 and 2014 NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers, who has the best supporting cast
he had since his Super Bowl season. Then there's Rodgers’ favorite target in Devante Adams, a young and upcoming player who already is a Pro Bowler. Tight end Jimmy Graham is past his prime, but still is a former Pro Bowler. Then there's Aaron Jones who is the best running back in the Packers’ recent history. So it's fair to say the Packers offense is better than past offenses.
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Delta Road Trip Round 1: Fight! Crystal Gwizdala • S&H Editor @Crystal Gwizdala Additional reporting by Colton Carrier and Patrick Sochacki If you’re tired of playing Pacman, flip a table. Along with your favorite fighting games and rhythm games, Round 1 features the interesting and obscure. Take Cho Chabudai Gaeshi, for example. The premise of the game is to pound on a plastic table hinged to the machine and knock as much tableware off as possible. Then, when the 60-second timer goes off, flip the table and cause as much damage as possible to score points. Bryan Dare from Rochester, Mich. plays Dance Dance Revolution (DDR) every weekend, a rhythm game where you stomp your feet to coincide with arrows that appear on a screen. Despite playing regularly for two years and showcasing some seriously impressive moves, he only considers himself an “intermediate” player. Round 1 distinguishes itself from other arcade chains such as Dave & Buster’s by focusing primarily on Japanese import games, some of which are completely in Japanese. If you’re not a hardcore gamer, there’s billiards, darts, ping-pong and private karaoke rooms to use. You can spend all day here—grab some hot french fries and relax with an alcoholic beverage at their full bar. Don’t forget to save your tickets for plastic dinosaurs, tentacles or a drone. This arcade and bowling venue is open from 10 a.m. to 2 a.m every day—including major holidays.
Crystal Gwizdala • S&H editor Colton Carrier, A&E editor, plays “Point Blank” with his girlfriend, Bethany Lutty. Sept. 29, 2019.
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H O RO S C O P E Your bi-weekly dose of astronomical nonsense
Capricorn
Dec 22 - Jan 19 The stars say you should take up a new hobby because in spite of having fifteen credits and two jobs, just like that Pisces over there, you still have a huge void in your life. Making memes should do the trick.
Taurus
Apr 20 - May 20 Geez. Your anger management problems are through the roof. The stars say you can cure them and relieve all your stress by spending the weekend watching cat videos. Put down that knife and just look at the Siamese kitten! Look at it!!!
Virgo
Aug 23 - Sept 22 We know! We know already! You got flipped off by some demented Leo at a four way stop today. Don’t over-analyze it; the stars say you do that way too much. I mean, maybe cranking up your country music that loud isn’t the best idea.
Aquarius
Jan 20 - Feb 18 Hey hey, long time no see! It’s been a while since we last met, and you look quite a bit different. I almost didn’t recognize you - why did you have to stop shaving? Your grisly facial hair is changing your identity and your relationship status - as we know it!
Gemini
May 21 - Jun 20 Your creative juices aren’t flowing like they used to. Hey, everyone’s prone to running out of ideas at some point. Just take up a different passion. How about something that doesn’t involve any creativity at all? The stars have the perfect answer: writing film remakes!
Libra
Sept 23 - Oct 22 Avoid getting the chicken wrap. No matter how hungry you are at lunch today. You can get anything else; fries, pizza, veggie burgers, salad, ham sandwiches...but not the chicken wrap. It’s just bad luck.
Pisces
Feb 19 - Mar 20 Looks like you got a full load this time around; 15 credits, two jobs… and that stupid office picnic your significant other keeps nagging on you to go to. You can manage though. Just don’t bring your special family recipe fourbean chili to the picnic..
Cancer
Jun 21 - Jul 22 Wow you’re really at the top of your game, aren’t you! You’re always hanging out with the “cool kids” because you’ve got that dope personality. Better be careful in saying that “Old Town Road” isn’t country though; you might be deemed as “uncool” all of a sudden.
Scorpio
Oct 23 - Nov 21 The stars say your first date will be perfect and it’s gonna be an everlasting relationship from there… but you know the stars are lying. If I were you, I’d break the whole love cycle. Rise above. Focus on science… or something.
Aries
Mar 21 - Apr 19 Do not look at the clock. It is a sign of weakness. Time moves faster when you’re not paying attention to it. Just let your professor throw weird algebra equations in your face. Don’t fall asleep yet, you probably only have an hour left of class. NO, DO NOT LOOK AT THE CLOCK.
Leo
Jul 23 - Aug 22 Stay away from Virgo today. He’s got a chip on his shoulder when it comes to you Leos and there’s no apparent reason why. Maybe there’s some genetic mutation that allows this to happen occasionally. I dunno, maybe it’s just the one Virgo you flipped off at the four way stop today.
Sagittarius
Nov 22 - Dec 21 You should try goat yoga this weekend! Who needs homework when you could spend the whole afternoon doing a meditation while holding a goat? You’ll become a new person! The goat might get a bit uncomfortable though.
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Quantum Computing
World Mental Health Day: Suicide Prevetnion
Patrick Sochacki • Reporter @SochackiPatrick Quantum? I don’t even know ‘em. What do you do when you want to hide your missile silo? Use complicated math problems to change the message with the coordinates so humans can’t understand it. A very hard math problem for us might take centuries or millennia but for a regular computer, it might mean 100 hours. For a quantum computer, it might mean mere minutes. What are quantum computers used for? In a word: communications. “It has great promise in encrypting [and decrypting] communications,” says Professor B. David Redman, Jr., a math professor at Delta College. “That’s something that’s mathematical. Everything we use for encryption nowadays is based on giving a computer a very hard math problem, and if the computer solves the very hard math problem you’ve broken the code.” This is basically what quantum computing will be marketed for— encryption and decryption of communications. A quantum computer is a theoretical model of how to build a computer. This model stems from the phenomena known in quantum physics as entanglement, quantum bits (qubits), and superposition. Let’s get into it. Professor Kristopher Howery explains superposition with pennies. “Imagine you’ve got two pennies: one or zero, heads or tails. These can be read as head and tail, tail and head, or a combination of the same sides,” says Howery. “Now think of
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This quantum computer, produced by IBM, has a 50-qubit processor. (Photo credit: Flickr) it like [the pennies] are rotating […]. At any time in that rotation, a picture can be taken of it and that’s what you’re looking at.” Entanglement is the connection between pairs or groups of quantum systems. “[Entanglement is a] physical phenomenon where pairs or groups of particles are generated or interact with each other,” says Justin Scheidler, Computer Science Lab Technician at Delta College. “You need to be able to view both or all of them all at once to get an idea of what the value of that particle is,” says Scheidler. Once these particles are generated or interact, they enter a state where one cannot be read without the other. The particles don’t need to be necessarily right next to each other,” says Scheidler. Once they’re entangled, they can separate any distance. And if one changes to another value, “the other one switches
as well—no matter the distance between them.” The qubit is a quantum system used for all processing in a quantum computer. A qubit is a unit of measurement, like a normal bit that a transistorbased computer would use. A regular computer can reach roughly 16 million bits of computing power. A quantum computer can have infinite bits of computing power, making its potential seem limitless. The information processed on a qubit cannot be read in its current form, or its Q memory state, if it is viewed by the human eye or a camera. According to Scheidler, it is “[a] state in which qubits sustain themselves to be of value in quantum computing. [This state is] very fragile and nearly any interference can destroy them.” Scheidler, in reference to the fragility of this quantum state, explained coherence time which is “[the]
length of time a quantum superposition can survive. Those superpositions are important, they are in a state […] where they can be read properly [only] for a fraction of a fraction, of a fraction of a second.” Scientists are attempting to solve this problem through the use of a Bose-Einstein condensate, which is a “super-cold cloud of atoms that function as a single atom,” says Scheidler. “[This] theoretically magnifies the effects of quantum mechanics by acting as a stable qubit.” Understanding quantum computing is difficult. The future of communication is based upon advancing this technology—ignoring it is not an option. If other countries beat us to perfecting quantum computing, it will lead to a complete surrender of privacy for all secrets and communications, everywhere, forever.
One person dies by suicide every seven hours in Michigan, the second leading cause of death in people aged 15-34, according to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Thursday, Oct. 10 marks World Mental Health Day. The focus this year is suicide prevention. Feeling stressed? Here are five tips for coping with it, from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): 1. Take care of yourself. Eat well, sleep enough, and exercise regularly. 2. Talk to others. Share your feelings with someone you trust. 3. Avoid drugs and alcohol. Rather than help you cope, they create more problems. 4. Take a break. Whatever is causing you stress, distance yourself from it. 5. Recognize when you need more help. If the feelings persist, seek psychological help. According to the CDC, more than 10.6 million people have seriously considered suicide—that’s more than the entire population of Michigan. If you’re feeling hopeless, worthless, or alone, seek help. You’re not the only person struggling. Contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline via phone, 1-800-273TALK (1-800-273-8255), or via online chat at https:// suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ chat/. Trained counselors will answer and you will remain anonymous.
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Crystal Clear:
How do leaves change color?
Q: Chlorophyll is what’s green, right? Crystal Gwizdala S&H Editor @Crystal Gwizdala Q: How do leaves change color? A: Leaves change color in the fall because leaves are very sensitive to sunlight. Once we get into the fall, the length of daylight shortens and so the leaves pick up on that. They start breaking down chlorophyll.
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A: Yeah, chlorophyll is what reflects the green light that makes leaves [look] green. The reds, yellows, and oranges pigments exist in the leaves already but you can’t see them because of how potent the chlorophyll is, according to the College of Environmental Science and Forestry. When trees detect the sunlight going away, they say, “no, no, no. This is
not a good investment. I’m not going to keep my green leaves out; it takes too much energy. I’m not getting enough returns.” It’s like a seasonal business-like an ice cream shop. [Normally] you’re not going to get enough business in the cold months so you close the doors. Q: I was always curious about that. I didn’t know if plants had an internal clock on when to shed their leaves, or if it had to do with temperature.
A: Primarily, it’s a length of daylight thing but temperature does play a little bit of a role, especially in the vibrancy of the colors. Leaves can become more vibrant in low temperatures above freezing, like the bright reds of maples. Things like an early frost can weaken the colors, yet rainy and overcast days increase the intensity of the fall colors. The best days to enjoy it will be on a clear, dry, and cool day, but not freezing.
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President Trump, separated from all of his nonsense and sensationalist Twitter screaming, should be impeached. He has broken and violated the Constitution over and over again. He has almost no qualifications to hold the title that he currently possesses. These are thoughts Americans should have when thinking about his presidency. The Constitution, the document most seriously considered when arguing about worthiness of laws and legaleze, strictly states that what President Trump has done is impeachable. When discussing impeachment, the phrase used in the Constitution is “treason, bribery or other high crimes and misdemeanors.” President Trump has directly solicited election interference from a foreign government. He wanted the president of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, along with his Attorney General William Barr, to get dirt on Joe Biden. Biden is
President Trump builds a wall in the newsroom Editorial a demoratic candidate for nomination to the Presidency; thus, election interference from a foreign government. This, unfortunately for the legitimacy of the presidency, is not the only violation Trump has committed. Trump withheld previously approved foreign aid from Ukraine until he could talk to Zelensky and attempt to guarantee an investigation into Biden’s son, Hunter. This means that his
second violation of the Constitution is one of withholding foreign aid for a diplomatic favor. Trump insisted that because of the way we help Ukraine, mostly with the militarily assertive Russia after they annexed Crimea, that he deserved a favor against a political figure in America. These offenses in the impeachment inquiry are not the only violations Trump has committed, either. The foreign emoluments clause
(Article I, Section 9, Paragraph 8) is the provision in the Constitution that claims federal officeholders cannot receive gifts, payments or anything of value from a foreign ruler, officer or representative. The Trump Organization, run by Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, owns multiple hotels that foreign dignitaries have stayed in since Trump has been president. In the phone call with Zelensky, specifically, there was mention of him staying at Trump Tower. This seems like a violation of the clause as Donald Trump will likely take back control of the Trump Organization once he is no longer President. There is no point to this argument any longer. President Trump is a treasonous, profiteering and selfish individual who has no constitutional right to stay as President of the United States of America. He must be impeached. And oh, that's right. These are just the offenses from the last two months.
Unpopular opinion: Trump is the GOAT
Maddison Godi Collegiate Life Editor @DCMaddison Donald Trump was the best choice for U.S. president. He may not have been everyone's first choice, but throughout his term, he has proven to put the country and its people first. Once elected president, Trump made it his goal to create jobs for the working families of America. Since 2016, more than five million jobs have been created and they continue to rise. As college students, it is important to look toward the future to see what jobs will be available when we graduate. Under Trump, job
openings have outnumbered the unemployed for the first time on record. This provides hope to all of us gaining thousands of dollars in debt that one day, we will have jobs giving us the ability to recover. Whenever North Korea or ISIS begins to raise a hand toward the United States of America, Trump pushes them back. According to the U. S. Department of Defense, he gained $750 billion for national security. This budget is here to help challenge extremist groups who have affected the nation for the past 25 years. This budget is going
toward emerging space, cyber, air, maritime and land warfighting technology. It will also help focus on strengthening the country’s military and building up combat readiness. One thing not established in local papers or news stories is Trump’s commitment to veterans. According to the White
House, he has secured $73.1 billion in funding for the Department of Veterans Affairs. This budget has been broken down into mental health services, opioid abuse prevention and suicide prevention. Holding true to his spoken word, Trump has begun building the wall. This is what the people voted for: strong borders and no crime. It took losing many battles against the House of Representatives to achieve this elected goal. The budget for the wall was gained by moving money between the Homeland Security
appropriations bill, the Department of Treasury’s drug forfeiture fund, the U. S. Department of Defense’s drug interdiction program and their military construction account. Donald Trump was first a businessman and he is treating this country like his well-oiled company. He is making sure his workers are taken care of, his building is secured and foreign investors stay out of his backyard.
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Wednesday Oct. 9 The Handmaid’s Tale: Friendship and Moral Development Join Darci Doll from Delta College’s philosophy department in a presentation about The Handmaid’s Tale and the ethics behind it. 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. @ main campus (Room N007)
Saturday Oct.12 Monster Light Show Enjoy vibrant and immersive lights as you listen to a Halloweenthemed soundtrack. 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. @ Delta College Planetarium in Bay City General admission $7, or $5 for students/ seniors/kids/military
Thursday Oct.10 National Cake Decorating Day Do you love cake? Have a knack for making it look nice and presentable? Help Student and Civic Engagement decorate some cupcakes! 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. @ main campus (lower west)
Monday Oct.14 Student Veterans: How to Succeed in College Veterans: Delta College wants to show their appreciation for your service by offering a special workshop on how to have the best experience in college. 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. @ main campus (Room N007)
Saturday Oct 12 Bay City Record Convention Browse through new and used vinyl records, CDs, cassettes and more of all genres, sold by vendors from across the state. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. @ Amvets Post 22 in Essexville Admission $1 Early Bird Admission $10 (if you arrive an hour early)
Thursday Oct. 17 Hispanic Heritage Month Meta Major Panel Join a variety of Delta alumni as they discuss their educational experiences and inspirational stories. 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. @ downtown Saginaw campus (Room 101)
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