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Volume 85 • Issue 2

September 10, 2019

Local residents prepare for flavored e-cigarette ban

Mike Pieper • Creative Director

Flavored vapor has become very popular in the midst of controversy. RJ Murphy • Reporter @rjmurphwoods

Michigan just became the first state to ban the sale of flavored e-cigarettes, and it’s not going over well with local businesses that specialize in the product. On September 4, 2019, governor Gretchen Whitmer made an executive order banning flavored e-cigarettes for six months. This ban will go into effect within

30 days and applies to both physical and online retail. Billy’s Tobacco, a small smoke shop located next to the Ashman Circle in Midland, sells a large variety of vaping products. Lately, this store has seen an increase in customer traffic, with vaping users pouring in to stock up on flavored e-juice. “It definitely hurts the business owners and the

employees,” says Kendahl Duckett, an employee at Billy’s. “I may have to look for a new job. It hurts a lot of people.” The new law was put into place to combat the rising rate of youth e-cigarette use. The flavors that are getting adults to switch from smoking are the same flavors that draw kids, or non-nicotine users, to the product. “I do believe some of the marketing should be different, maybe tone it down a little bit,” says Duckett, who agrees that stricter regulation, appropriate packaging, ID checks and safer ingredients would all make a difference. There has been a number of hospitalizations following e-cigarette incidents, including 22 teens in the Midwest, as reported by NBC News in August. The CDC and FDA reported in a joint statement that 215 cases of severe

lung disease associated with vaping were reported across 25 states. In addition, ABC News reported that a total of five deaths have been linked to vaping. Ted Kwong, spokesman for Juul electronic cigarettes, spoke out against banning smoke-free alternatives after the city of San Francisco became the first US city to ban all e-cigarette sales in June. "This full prohibition will drive former adult smokers who successfully switched to vapor products back to deadly cigarettes," stated Kwong. When asked how Billy’s Tobacco plans to cope with the new law, Duckett says that the store will sell whatever flavored juices are left in stock. “We need to look at the legal options,” says Duckett. “The law is focused on flavors so maybe we can break down the flavors and other ingredients and

sell them separate. The only flavors that are going to be legally allowed are the tobacco flavors.” According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “In 2018, more than 3.6 million U.S. middle and high school students used e-cigarettes in the past 30 days, including 4.9% of middle school students and 20.8% of high school students.” Governor Whitmer pointed out in a statement how e-cigarette products that label themselves as “clean” or “safe” may be perpetuating beliefs that these products are harmless. Gregory Conley, president of the American Vaping Association, responded in a statement that Michigan's action will "create a massive, multi-million-dollar black market" for vaping products, and the American Vaping Association will support any lawsuits against the ban.

Delta welcomes “Charged” author to Saginaw Patrick Sochacki • Reporter @SochakiPatrick

Emily Bazelon, award-winning author of the New York Times Best-Selling book “Charged: The New Movement to Transform American Prosecution and End Mass Incarceration,” is coming to the Temple Theatre Tuesday, September 17 at 7 p.m. The presentation is free and open to the public. In “Charged," Bazelon covers things like bond setting, plea deals and diversionary tactics employed by prosecutors. “As a journalist, I have never felt a greater sense of urgency about exposing the roots of a problem and shining a light on the people working to solve it,” Bazelon writes toward the end of her

book. “[...] We have to fix the broken parts of America’s criminal justice system. And we the people have the power to do it with our votes.” Bazelon’s book seeks to reveal problems in the United States’ justice system and showcase stories of people personally affected by this system. She also links those personal stories with actions and judicial reforms that aim to reduce recidivism and lower total incarcerations. Kimberly Klein, political science professor at Delta and one of the event organizers, says Emily provides a powerful message on the topic of criminal justice reform. “Emily digs deeper and sheds light on the role of prosecutors and the impact this is having on the criminal justice system," says Klein. "Part of the discussion will focus

on solutions, thus empowering the role of citizens in addressing this concern.” Kimberly also mentioned that “since reading her book, we [the committee members] all agree that this will be a powerful message and a unique opportunity for us, as a community to dialogue about these issues." “We the people, as citizens in this democracy, have a direct role to play,” says Klein. “Our hope is this event will open up dialogue informing citizens on how they can make a difference.” Following Bazelon’s presentation, there will be a tour of the new Delta College Saginaw Center nearby. For more information on the presentation, contact event coordinators David Baskind (debaskin@delta.edu) or Kim Klein (kimberlyklein@delta.edu).

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Saginaw campus off to a good start

RJ Murphy • Reporter

Carrie Burdzinski, associate professor in biology, teaches her BIO 152 (Anatomy and Physiology) class at the new Delta Saginaw Center. Michael Piwowarski • Editor-in-Chief @DCMichaelFP

With the first weeks of the 2019 fall semester in the can, Delta College’s new satellite campus in downtown Saginaw is already a hit for both students and professors alike. Saginaw Township resident Kwaudraya Bates, 21, is going to Delta for early education but is also working to get her Associates of Arts, a program that can be completed entirely at the Saginaw campus. “I think it’s nice,” says Bates. “[I am taking classes here because] I wanted to see the downtown campus and experience this campus.” As of August 19, 629 students were enrolled to take classes at the Saginaw center, which is 26 percent above the initial enrollment goal of 500. The campus is located in the heart of the downtown area on East Genesee, placing it within walking distance of several shops, restaurants and other establishments. Hoyt Library, for instance, is a 5-minute walk away and students can go there to check out books, study and do research. However, Delta still offers a study area in the Saginaw campus, right on the second floor, with services offered by the Library and Learning Information Center (LLIC) on main campus. Michelle Pratt, library manager at Delta College, says that the LLIC has been involved with the Saginaw center since the planning stages. “We wanted to make sure that there was a space over there for all services offered at the LLIC, so that students get the same access to

services there as they do here,” says Pratt. Hoyt Library is different from Delta’s LLIC, in that the former is a public library which does community outreach and reading advisories. Like other college libraries, the Delta library is more research-focused. “I know right from the very beginning, Delta said that they were partnering with Hoyt, which is a great thing because I think all libraries are fantastic,” says Pratt. The LLIC at the Saginaw Center offers a testing lab with six computers, as well as tutoring services which are currently limited to 3-4 days a week. Delta is currently in the process of hiring student workers for the LLIC commons at the Saginaw center. When hired, the staff will be there to assist in using LLIC services, accessing a librarian at the main campus and finding books. Although there are no books at the Saginaw center LLIC, students can log on to Delta’s online book catalog from there and request a book to be delivered to the center. Pratt says that Delta will soon have lockers available, which will be used to hold books that are delivered to students who check them out. In the meantime, students at the Saginaw center still have the same access to Delta’s online library databases for research. For more information, including help on using the services offered by the LLIC, students can contact all reference librarians by emailing library@delta.edu.

You can sign up for emergency notifications by using your mobile phone, text DELTAEMG to 888777 August 26, 2019 Delta College Public Safety received a report of found money. Public Safety reviewed surveillance video footage for the area where the money was found. The video showed a person drop the money and then showed it being found. A search across the video system showed where the subject who lost the money had been. He was then identified and his lost money was returned. August 28, 2019 A student reported that her vehicle was struck by another vehicle in the parking lot. The vehicle that had hit her vehicle was no longer at the scene. Public Safety reviewed the video evidence from the parking lot surveillance camera. The footage showed another student had hit the first student’s vehicle, then left the scene and parked in another section of the lot. The driver of the hit-and-run vehicle was identified and cited for operating without insurance and was referred for a judicial hearing for failing to report the damage that she caused. August 29, 2019 Delta College Public Safety received a report of a missing or stolen ring. A student reported that she last remembered having her ring on August 26 while in class. She states that she placed her ring in her backpack. On August 28, she looked for her ring in her backpack and was unable to find it. The student believes that her ring was taken from her backpack while on break in class.

RJ Murphy • Reporter

Both new and returning students are excited to be attending their BIO 152 (Anatomy and Physiology) class in the new Delta Saginaw Center.

Delta College Public Safety also responded to four medical or injury reports.

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Sexual harassment: It’s not a fine line Samuel Philpot • Reporter @Philpoteropolis

Last month a Russian journalist accused pop star Katy Perry of touching her inappropriately and attempting to kiss her. Tina Kandelaki voiced her disinterest but Perry continued to act unsuitably. This follows the story where Perry’s costar on “Teenage Dream” stated Perry had pulled down his sweats and underwear, forcibly revealing him at a party. It’s become more common to hear about sexual harassment claims. There’s been a significant increase in people stepping forward and revealing their encounters with sexual harassment, bringing it into the light.

Since the popularization of the #MeToo movement in 2006, victims have been encouraged to come forward. Many people began sharing either by revealing their own stories or simply posting “me too” on social media spreading the importance of the movement. According to Delta College’s Title IX, sexual harassment is described as “a form of discrimination that includes unwelcome behavior (verbal, written, physical) that is directed at someone because of that person’s sex or gender and that meets either of the following criteria: Submission or consent to the behavior is believed to carry consequences for the person’s education or employment. The behavior creates a hostile, intimidating or demeaning environment that is sufficiently

severe, pervasive and objectively offensive to substantially interfere with or deny participation in a person’s educational activities and benefits or employment opportunities.” Title IX is from the Education Amendment Act of 1972, which states that “no person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.” Delta College’s Annual Security Report states that throughout the year of 2017, there have been six acts of domestic violence, rape, stalking or fondling involving students or staff. In 2016, there were nine reported cases, and there were twelve in 2015. A new report will be published in October.

Underground Railroad supports victims Samuel Philpot • Reporter @Philpoteropolis

The Collegiate spoke with Shawn Schutt, prevention education coordinator for Underground Railroad, to gain more insight on the topic of sexual harassment and what can be done about it. Q) How would you describe sexual harassment? A) Any form of unwanted sexual behavior. So it could stem from unwanted touching to telling a sexual joke or making sexual innuendo towards somebody. Q) Do you feel like harassment towards men is different compared to women? A) It’s on the person who’s receiving it to determine if that’s going to be sexual harassment or not. So if I’m uncomfortable by something someone is saying, or if I’m uncomfortable with the way that person was touching me and stuff, I can determine if that’s

sexual harassment, not the person who was doing the behavior. But in terms of who’s going to potentially report sexual harassment, it's more likely that women report sexual harassment because men and transgender folk just face a little bit different barriers. Q) Why do you think there’s still a negative stigma around sexual harassment? A) It is nice seeing the change that has been happening recently, where people are feeling more comfortable talking about [it]. But there’s that big stigma that people are lying about it. There’s the stigma that people aren’t really being believed or they feel that they’re not going to be believed by people, so why bother talking about it in the first place. A lot of women, when they are sexually harassed or they are sexually assaulted, they’re going to hear from people all over: ‘Well, what were you wearing? What were you drinking

If you are in a situation on campus that makes you feel sexually threatened, contact Delta College’s Equity Office at (989) 686-9547, or equityoffice@delta.edu. Their office is in A093 on Delta’s main campus.

that night?’ Or, ‘How much have you had to drink? Were you dancing provocatively?’ So we still have this belief that women can be asking for harassment and asking for assault based on different behaviors, and it’s not true. But that belief then stems into [this mindset], ‘Well, I can’t report this because no one is going to listen to me in the first place.’ Q) What is the Underground Railroad Inc.? A) We serve victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking [and] human trafficking. Most people know us for our shelter, but we serve people of all gender identities. Not just women - we have had men staying in our shelter as well. Because we know, men or transgender folk, people of different gender identities, they are also going to be victims and are going to need to have those services available to them. We run the PPO (Personal Protection

Victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking and human trafficking should contact Underground Railroad by calling (888) 3998385 or emailing undergroundrr@ undergroundrailroadinc.org

Photo courtesy Shawn Schutt

Shawn Schutt is the Prevention Educator Coordinator for Underground Railroad Inc. Order) office at the courthouse. We have a safe place which is a neutral meeting ground for people who are in custody situations. We also offer victims advocacy support groups and counseling, so victims who are staying in our shelter can use those services.

Information on sexual harassment and how to spot it and stop it, as well as what consent means, can be found at https://www.delta.edu/equity/title-ix/ sexual-misconduct-procedures.html#.

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Delta hosting workshops to help students thrive Maddison Godi • Collegiate Life Editor @DCMaddison Haeley Huggard • Reporter @HaeleyHuggard

As Delta students head back into their busy schedules, Delta College is offering a solution to help them keep their balance. “While some people are good at compartmentalizing the events and needs that come up in life, the majority of us have to work at it,” says Nikita Murry, a student success counselor at Delta College. This year, Delta is partnering with the counseling and advising office to offer Student Success Workshops. Forty-five workshops were scheduled for the fall and winter semesters, with the purpose of bringing students together outside the classroom. “We want to help students to develop a support system here at Delta, and these workshops are one way in which we’re doing that,” says Michelle Raube, Associate Dean for Retention Delta. While some people are good at compartmentalizing the events and needs that come up in life, the majority of us have to work at it - Nikita Murry

Each topic will get exposure at Delta’s main campus and the new Saginaw Center. These workshops will only be an hour long and will continue until the end of the winter semester. Some of the topics include study success, improving relationships, career research, financial stability and more. “Looking at wellness as a part of student success, we are creating a space for students to address the overlapping life needs as part of helping to ensure their academic and career success,” says Murry.

Upcoming Student Success Workshops Managing the Mountains: Improving Relationships tuesday, Sept. 10 3:00 p.m. main Campus (room S105) Wednesday, Sept. 11 11:00 a.m. main Campus (room N007) Motivated to Succeed: Top-Notch Tips for Taking Tests monday, Sept. 16 11:00 a.m. main Campus (room N007)

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Nikita Murry is a student success counselor at Delta College. On Thursday August 29, Delta college held a Student Success Workshop covering integrity, on the academic, financial and personal levels. With integrity being key for this workshop, the main goal was to inform students as much as possible about the importance of “doing the right thing even when no one is watching,” as Murry said. Melanie Dancer, counselor and advisor at Delta, says that counselors, along with the associate dean of retention, saw a need for these workshops that wasn’t being adequately fulfilled among the student base. “I hope these workshops will meet those needs as well as perhaps drive some traffic into our office,” says Dancer. “I don’t think students are aware of all the services that we offer.” “We believe integrity is a good topic to address early in the semester because there is the potential to easily make a misstep that could have been avoided with a little information. So, by addressing this topic at the beginning of the school year, it gives us a chance to help students start off in the best way possible,” says Murry.

thursday, Sept. 19 3:00 p.m. main Campus (room N007) Career Research tuesday, Sept. 17 11:00 a.m. Saginaw Center (room 210) Wednesday, Sept. 18 1:00 p.m. Saginaw Center (room 210) tuesday, Sept. 17 1:00 p.m. main Campus (room K109) Wednesday, Sept. 18 11:00 a.m. main Campus (room K109) Emotional Intelligence: A Key to Academic Success tuesday, Sept. 24 3:00 p.m. main Campus (room N007) Friday, Sept. 27 11:00 a.m. main Campus (room N007)

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ASK A PIONEER Haeley Huggard • Reporter @HaeleyHuggard

Hi Hael, My husband wants to buy a motorcycle. I don’t dislike them, but we have kids and I feel this is a totally impractical purchase. How do I tell him that without sounding like an awful person? -BW Hey BW, First, it doesn’t make you an awful person for wanting to spend your money wisely. Having motorcycles (though they can be fun) can be expensive. I would sit down and talk to him about it. I would try seeing if he has a reason that he wants one (aside from just wanting it for driving, fun, etc.). If he is very insistent to get one, see if he can find a reasonably priced “used” one. Or as a very last resort, you can ask him to wait to purchase one until after winter. I, myself, am not a huge fan of motorcycles. They are fun and I am not against anyone who owns one, but I do not see them as a “safe for winter” source of transportation. If he just can’t let the idea go of owning a motorcycle, then try to look at one that works for your family’s budget. Who knows, you guys could end up finding one at a decent cost. Ride Safe! Your Fellow Pioneer, Haeley Huggard Hi Haeley, I want to dress up and go trickor-treating this year, am I too old? -AM Hello AM, In my opinion, you are never too old for Halloween! I still dress up and go trick-or-treating with my little brother. In fact, just last year I dressed up as Cheryl from the show “Riverdale.” I ended up having a great time. I spent time with my family and got free candy. It’s a win-win! Keep in mind, you don’t need a younger sibling as an excuse to go out. It just happens to be what my brother and I love to do. If you don’t want

to go out alone, you could always get a group of friends together to go with you. I personally see nothing wrong with that. Besides, who says that kids get to have all the fun?!? Your Fellow Pioneer, Haeley Huggard Haeley, I want to get my boyfriend a nice gift for our anniversary... any suggestions? -MH Hi MH, Ideas and thoughts can vary when it comes to gift-giving. One of the nice things about being alive in the present day is that fact that we have websites like Pinterest to give us fun ideas. I always go there for my handmade gift ideas. Handmade items are a great way to show you care and make a unique (non-storebought) gift. For example, you could make something cool with online, step-by-step origami instructions. Or if you have a lot of photos of each other, you could make him a scrap book with all your favorite moments together as a couple. I have done both of those things for my husband and he loved both gifts. Another wonderful idea is to go to an event together. Try to make it an event that BOTH of you enjoy. For example, if he doesn’t like opera or musicals, you should probably avoid going to those types of events. Just remember this: not all gifts have to be wrapped in a box. Sometimes, the best gift you can give is a shared experience with wonderful, longlasting memories. I hope that helped broaden your gift giving ideas. Your Fellow Pioneer, Haeley Huggard Do you need advice on something? Tweet Haeley Huggard @HaeleyHuggard and you could find the answer to your problems in the next issue of the Collegiate!

Half-semester classes are a blessing for the busy Patrick Sochacki • Reporter @SochakiPatrick

Half-semester classes, or condensed classes, are 7.5week courses that cover all of the content of a 15-week course. The majority of theses classes are purely online and do not require any traveling to Delta for face-to-face meetings unless a student wants to drop in during a teacher’s office hours. Delta College is offering 56 condensed courses over the course of the fall semester alone, such as accounting, computer science, geographic information systems, writing and many other subjects. Nursing offers the most condensed classes, with 43 total. Many of these nursing classes are only about a monthlong which provides maximum flexibility for busy students. A few subjects do not offer condensed courses: chemistry, math, music, psychology, sociology, radiology, reading, Spanish and skilled trades tool room. “I didn’t even know they offered those courses outside of the spring and summer semesters, but I would take one if they offered it for something I needed,” says Joseph Breen, a student that attends Delta parttime for Mechanical Engineering. Breen also works a full-time job at Xaerus Performance Fluids and Innovation aside from attending Delta and mentioned that it would be “majorly beneficial” to his schedule if he could either speed up earning the credits for his degree or even just spend less time during the semester at Delta’s campus.

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Joseph Breen is a mechanical engineering student at Delta. College, enjoys the advantage of taking condensed courses. Kimberly Wells, an Electronic Media professor at Delta, teaches many courses during the semester. She has taken on the job of teaching several condensed classes for the last three years, including EMB 140 (Media History), EMB 229 (Women & Minority in Media) and COM 246 (Social Media & Communication) this semester. “It can be challenging to convey all of the necessary components of a course into a condensed semester,” says Wells, “but it is certainly not impossible. Every single semester I am making changes and tweaking the content of the course to ensure students are getting the best possible education.” If you have any interest in finding out if these classes would work for your degree program, head down to Academic Advising in D102 or email the counselors at advise@delta.edu.

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Top 5 for the Weekend

Colton Carrier • A&E Editor @ColtonCarrierDC

1. Get a new perspective at the Japan Festival Formed out of a sense of respect between Saginaw and its sister city, Shiga Prefecture in Japan, the Japanese Cultural Center and Tea House has always been a beautiful part of the city. On Sunday, Sept. 15, the center is hosting a festival dedicated to a wide variety of cultural performances and demonstrations, all centering around Japan. From taiko drumming to calligraphy, if there’s any aspect of Japanese culture you love, then this festival is for you. Admission is free. For more information, visit http://www.japaneseculturalcenter.org. 2. Start your engines for this classic car show If vintage cars are more your speed, make a trip out to Midland for the 30th annual Midland Cruise ‘n Car Show! From 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., on Friday Sept. 13, gearheads will be able to take in hot rods, street machines and antique cars, straight from the Midland Area Farmers Market. For the low price of free, anyone with a passion for classic cars will love this. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/Midland-Cruise-N-Car-Show-183276405067307/. 3. Get a running start on your weekend with the Driathlon If you’re hoping to get more active, consider jumping into the Driathlon this Sunday, Sept. 15! Hosted by the Bay City Rotary, this unique triathlon promises kayaking on the Saginaw River, biking through the closed streets of Bay City and running across the scenic riverwalk. The race kicks off at Veterans Memorial Park in Bay City. For a $65 entrance fee by way of kayak, with a variety of options for all racers, this special triathlon will prove to be the ultimate challenge for any aspiring athlete. You can learn more at http://baycitymorningrotary.com/driathlon/. 4. Enjoy a (full) moon walk at the Chippewa Nature Center For those looking to get in touch with nature, the Chippewa Nature Center’s Full Moon Stroll has got you covered. Starting at 7:30 p.m. on Friday Sept. 13, this walk promises to be a calm and relaxing experience, and an educational one too. Free and open to everyone, the Full Moon Stroll will bring you close to nature, as walkers are guided only by the moonlight. Whether you’re here to relax or learn a little about nature, this walk will satisfy anyone looking to get out a little bit. To learn more, visit http:// chippewanaturecenter.doubleknot.com/registration/calendardetail.aspx?activitykey=2456055&orgkey=2941&ReturnURL=//chippewanaturecenter. doubleknot.com/app/calendar/month/2941/2019-09-01,2019-10-06/-1/0/. 5. Get a taste of Midland’s architectural talent From 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. on Sunday Sept. 15th, you will have the chance to see some of the houses designed by Midland’s most influential artists. Covering the architectural work of Dave Morrison, Bruce Winslow and Charles Breed, this is a great chance to get some insight into the creative minds of Midland’s greatest artists. Act quick, though; tickets are $20 and reservations are required. For more information, visit https://midcenturymidland.org/artists-in-architecture/.

Mixer vs. Twitch: who wins the streaming war? Colton Carrier A&E Editor @ColtonCarrierDC

GAME GUY Launched in 2011, Twitch quickly became the face of video game streaming, where gamers from any skill level can play for an audience of anyone, from a couple of close friends to thousands of adoring fans. As gaming becomes part of mainstream entertainment, it makes sense that many gamers want a more casual, uninvolved way to enjoy their hobby of choice, especially if there’s an interesting personality behind the wheel. With more than 15 million daily viewers, and more than 2 million streamers calling the website home, Twitch has been the uncontested leader in video game streaming, and it’s not hard to see why. For the past eight years, Twitch has done plenty to iron out any issues that have popped up over time. Simply put, they have the tools, programs and systems in place to support any streamer, from small-scale hobbyists to Esports professionals making $500,000 a month. When that much money is on the line streamers want a reliable, constant, active service, and Twitch checks all of those boxes without breaking a sweat. Of course, with that much money changing hands, and with more people than ever wanting to become streamers, more and more companies are trying to break into the streaming sphere. Enter Microsoft’s streaming competitor, Mixer. Mixer essentially has the credentials to stand up to Twitch. With promotion by Richard Blevins, better known as the Esports personality Ninja, it has been picking up speed quickly, gaining viewers at an astounding rate. While the numbers can’t hold a candle

to Twitch’s monolithic presence, having big names promoting Mixer is what will really draws audiences. Having a personality on top of great gameplay is what sells streaming for people. Streamers are, by and large, the focus of streams, not the games themselves. With this in mind, there are often many questions surrounding both services, between their capabilities, pros and cons, and overall outlook. Microsoft may claim to hold the advantage, but when it comes to what’s the best platform to stream on, the final answer isn’t as clear. Mixer may boast minuscule latency thanks to their faster-than-light (FTL) streaming protocols, allowing instant responses from viewers to streamers, but that alone doesn’t drive the debate. That element may be a huge boon for streamers, where interaction is key, but in the long run, Twitch by far has a significantly larger audience. In numbers alone, Twitch continues to reign supreme. Microsoft may claim to hold the advantage, but when it comes to what’s the best platform to stream on, the final answer isn’t as clear. -

From a purely statistical perspective, Twitch remains the strongest streaming environment. But it’s impossible to deny the mix-up Mixer has thrown their way. When Ninja kicked off his first stream on Mixer, his viewership jumped up 30 percent from his average on Twitch, partially due to hype, but equally due to the higher quality of Mixer’s service. The numbers don’t lie, but looking forward to the future, this newcomer is promising, to say the least. Streaming is constantly adapting to changes in technology, and Twitch is a frequent target of backlash, so maybe it’s time for a new king to pick up the crown.

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Dance to a new tune of your favorite song

What is an “industry plant” in music? RJ Murphy Reporter @rjmurphwoods

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The Temper Padics bring life to White’s Bar at one of their regular performances. The band specializes in covers, playing a wide range of hits at each show. Samuel Philpot Reporter @Philpoteropolis

LATE NIGHT SOUNDWAVE Cover songs are always a good opportunity to get a crowd involved in your performance and dancing. Whether you’re an up and coming band, trying to get people’s attention, or you’ve already made it to the big leagues, cover songs provide a way to get plenty of people to hear your style of music with a song they’re already familiar with. The Temper Padics is a full blown cover band, who have been playing together for over five years. They put together a long set list comprised of songs from an array of genres. Going from country blues, like Willie Nelson, to rock, like Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. They have a way of keeping the crowd entertained and on their toes with the transition of their songs. One moment they’ll be playing Yakety Sax by Benny Hill and slide into something else entirely like Superstition by Stevie Wonder. The Temper Padics is a four piece ensemble comprised of Joe Balbaugh, who will swap between playing the guitar and bass guitar, and sings. James Besaw, the saxophonist. Dave Miller, who will also play either the guitar or

bass guitar, as well as sings. And David Danger performing on the drums. David Danger was filling in for their main drummer, Todd Miller, just for that night. However he does play in another band, with Dave Miller, called Holy Band Grenade. Every band has their own story as to how they’ve come about finding their name. From the members just throwing out words, to choosing philosophical phrases. When asked about how they got their band name, Balbaugh told us, “We were in a parking lot, complaining about our current manager. We were going through a magazine and we saw an add for a tempurpedic mattress, but it was misspelled. Instantly, we were like, ‘that’s our band name!’” Currently, most of the band members teach music as well as perform. Joe gives guitar lessons at Guitar Center in Saginaw. Dave Miller teaches at B’s Music Shop in Mount Pleasant. And though James doesn’t give lessons anymore, he is going to Oakland University to get his Masters in Saxophone Performance. You can catch the Temper Padics as they perform every other Thursday night at White’s Bar, from 10:00 pm to 2:00 am. And be sure to follow them on Facebook for any other upcoming shows they may have. White’s Bar itself has live music going on every single night of the week.

Thanks to online streaming, radio and many other mediums, music is more accessible than ever in today’s day and age. Spotify has an impressive 35 million songs in their catalog, while Apple Music has 50 million songs. With recording equipment becoming cheaper and easier to use, bedroom studios are popping up all over the world. Today, music is being published at an incredible rate. The biggest challenge an independent musician faces is the saturation of the market. It’s hard to stand out when there are millions of artists putting out music every day, and it’s even harder to compete with the big record labels. For years, music industry professionals have been force-feeding us specific songs through radio airwaves to make money. The idea of an industry manufactured pop star is nothing new; just look at Britney Spears or the Backstreet Boys. This has been going on for years. If we go back even further, one quick Google search will tell you how Elvis Presley, the “King of Rock ‘n’ Roll,” never actually wrote a song. Not all major artists are fakes, but those without an organic fanbase, a creative vision or a single original idea could be considered industry plants. An “industry plant” is a term often used to describe an artist who is presented as a self-made, independent artist, but is actually the opposite. “Industry plant” is often used as a derogatory phrase in this regard. The opposite side of the spectrum would look like an artist who has done the grind:

recording songs with cheap mics on laptops with pirated versions of FL Studio, or burning CDs to give out at local shows in attempts to make a new fan. We’ve all been given that mixtape by somebody grinding. The bumpy roads these artists have travelled are exponentially rougher than the industry plants who take the short cuts. It’s amazing how far the right connections and a little bit of money can take you. Maybe your dad runs an advertising agency, or your sister-in-law works at a radio station. These would both be easy avenues to an eager audience. There are paid services that can boost a track’s plays, views, follows or whatever the metric is on the digital media platform that hosts it. These social currencies are invaluable to an artist as they portray popularity and credibility. Search engine optimization isn’t just for websites. Music is a business, and if your business has digital content, there are keywords that can get that content to show up and stand out on more search engine results. At what point does music stop becoming art and start becoming a business? Maybe we should stop and think about why we listen to music in the first place. Maybe it helps us wind down after a long day at work, or maybe it’s what gets us really pumped up at the gym. If Nickelback is your jam and makes you feel happy to be alive, does it matter if it’s not art? If a song is created for the sole purpose of making money, but somehow ends up changing someone’s life for the better, does it become art? We all have our guilty pleasures. It’s okay to like a song just because it sounds good. We should give credit where credit is due, even to industry plants.

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Take a hike in the Tri-Cities Crystal Gwizdala • S&H Editor @CrystalGwizdala

Whether you’re feeling stir-crazy or a stir for nature, these casual hiking trails are the perfect blend of wildlife and convenience. Sure, treadmills are controlled and sidewalks are flat (-ish), but occasionally we need something different from our walk: the sound of wind tickling the leaves, the crunch of a twig under your foot, a blanket of sunshine on your skin. Even with urban development in midMichigan’s Tri Cities — Bay City, Saginaw, and Midland — there are still wellmaintained hiking trails. Here are some of my favorite spots: Bay City: Tobico Marsh Bay City State Park features one of Michigan’s largest coastal wetlands, Tobico Marsh. The threemile hiking loop is a popular destination for its accessibility, simplicity and length. Dogs enjoy running in the woods and their humans enjoy complimentary pet waste pick-up mitts. Despite

being close to town, Tobico is lush and comforting. Tobico’s 2,000-plus acres of diverse landscape offers not only hiking trails, but also canoeing, fishing and sturdy observation towers. Nearby is the Saginaw Bay Visitor Center, a campground and the beloved Mussel Beach ice cream parlor. If you’re looking for a quick walk with the dogs and family, Tobico is perfect. Pros: • Dog-friendly (free waste pick-up mitts!) • Beach • Ice fishing • Canoeing/kayaking • Seasonal hunting in designated areas • Quick loop route • Observation platforms • Outhouses along trail with hand sanitizer Cons: • Loops may be boring • Usually busy on fair-weather days Midland: Midland City Forest For the hiker who craves variety, Midland City Forest is the place to be. Sprawling trails — for hiking, biking, skiing or horseback riding

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Midland City Forest invites anyone to go outside and enjoy a hike in the nice weather.

— weave through the forest, emboldening nature enthusiasts to choose their own journey. Loop routes enable the less adventurous to enjoy the outdoors, too. When I’m itching for adventure, I come here. It’s a place I can wander, indulgently switching my route as I please. I can make it short. Or I can meander through the trails, soaking up the day and relishing the gift of time. The biggest downside with Midland City Forest is its proximity to busy roads. Pros: • Customizable routes • Horse trails • Biking trails • Ice skating pond • Groomed sledding/ toboggan hill • Dogs allowed • Rentable chalet Cons: • Noise from road • Trail markers can be hard to find Midland: Chippewa Nature Center Tucked off of M-20, the Chippewa Nature Center is the perfect respite for family fun. Not only are there 19+ miles of hiking trails, but there are also programs and classes for children and adults alike, such as fungi identification, basket weaving, guided canoe or hiking trips and more. As a regular solo hiker, I find Chippewa Nature Center too busy at times. But the wildlife never fails to impress and the variety of trails makes for a fun day. There are also great annual events, such as the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival. Pros: • Wheelchair-

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Tobico Marsh boasts two sturdy observation decks overlooking the marsh along its trail loop. accessible trails Short, paved trail options • Family-friendly • Well-marked trailheads with large, color maps • Printed map brochures • Canoe/kayak launches Cons: • No dogs allowed • Likely to run into other people • Riverside trails may be icy in winter Saginaw: Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge Boasting 10,000 acres of forest, grasslands, wetland, marshes and rivers, the Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge is rife with wildlife. Although most popular for migratory birds, turtles, snakes, frogs and salamanders call this refuge home. I go to Shiawassee when I want to clear my head. The major trail systems— the woodland trail and the Ferguson bayou trail— each offer approximately 4.5 miles. Trails usually aren’t busy because they’re longer, and so fewer •

people commit to them. Pros: • Lengthier trail systems with some customization • Bird watching • 6.5 miles of trails for vehicle use • Fishing areas • Boat launch • Seasonal hunting in designated areas Cons: • No dogs allowed • Poorly marked trails • Some trails are unusable during flooding seasons Need more motivation? On Sunday, September 22, Great Lakes Bay Regional Trail will be hosting their annual “Trail Mix” event. For $25, you get a complimentary T-shirt, snacks, drinks, grilled food and an annual Trailblazer membership. Most importantly, it’s an opportunity to meet like-minded people and explore the Great Lakes Bay trail system. For more information, visit https:// www.greatlakesbaytrails. com/trail-mix-event.

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Don’t walk through college alone Maddison Godi • Collegiate Life Editor @DCMaddison

Why do we all feel so lonely roaming the halls of Delta? Growing up, parents, teachers and upperclassmen bragged about how “it would all get better in college.” So, why hasn't it? According to Deborah J. Cohan, Ph.D. at Psychology Today, “We may be in touch with many more people than ever before and may have hundreds or even thousands of ‘friends,’ but far fewer with whom we share a deep, meaningful, reliable and durable emotional connection.” Keeping our focus on social media has left us all alone. Instead of connecting with peers while waiting in the hall before our next class, we stare at our phones and connect with people most of us will never meet. As Cohan further states, “We know that students are coming to campus more anxious, depressed, and stressed-out than ever before.” Mental health needs to be taken seriously. College is a time to make lifelong friends who will stand beside you during life's highs and lows. Cell phones and social media are distracting everyone from the possibility of participating in social interaction. It can take a while for new surroundings to feel

like home. At a commuter college like Delta, each student is focused on going to class and getting out, which makes it difficult to make new friends. We aren’t all connected to dorm rooms, late-night study groups or tailgating at the next home game. Here is some advice from a former lonely college student: Don't treat college like high school Social boundaries should not exist in college. No one cares if you were a prom queen, the star athlete or the genius. It doesn’t matter if you switch your major four-plus times; once you find your niche it will be easy to connect with people. Start study groups on campus Everyone struggles to keep up with classes. By the end of the semester, the stress is weighing each one of us down. Having friends around to communicate with and share the burden of a stressful schedule can help keep you mentally sane. Having a friend is like having a personal counselor - sometimes just taking a small portion of your day to discuss problems can lessen the weight from your shoulders. Join a student club on campus Delta College offers more than 30 clubs and organizations, with everything from the chemistry club to the Hogwarts club. If any of those choices do not interest you, you can create

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your own club or organization. Plus, student clubs look great as extracurriculars when looking to transfer to different universities. All these opportunities for friendship make finding an excuse not to put yourself out there a losing battle. Stick around campus Instead of rushing off-campus to procrastinate your next assignment, hang out and take part in the Delta community. Students are constantly finding ways to participate on campus: choir, musicals, employment, clubs, organizations, sports, volunteering, student success workshops and study groups - even the random people sitting on the brick ledges in the hallway. More than likely, if you are feeling lonely, so is someone else. Don’t be afraid to start a conversation. What do you have to lose?

Does smiling make us happy?

Demystifying your science befuddlements Crystal Gwizdala S&H Editor @CrystalGwizdala

CRYSTAL CLEAR Q: Does smiling make us happy? A: Well, happiness is a big topic. For our discussion, I’ll refer to happiness as the emotion, rather than the state of mind. So yes, it does have an impact on how joyful or happy you feel. Q: Can you fake your mood or trick your body into a better mood just by smiling? A: Yes you can. I’ve seen research that suggests smiling

releases dopamine and serotonin, although I haven’t really seen hard evidence for that. According to Medical News Today, dopamine naturally elevates your mood whereas serotonin is associated with reducing your stress. So both of those neurotransmitters have an impact on your mood. If smiling really does cause you to release these neurotransmitters, that would be the biological explanation for why smiling makes you feel happy. Other than that, there have been many studies done on this where psychologists do these tests to see if smiling actually makes people feel better. So they’ll present a stressful situation to people, and they will tell people to smile in response to it. In some studies, they use chopsticks to

manipulate their face so it’s a smile. Q: Even mechanically, forcing your muscles to smile. A: Yes. And besides, just like a normal smile, which is at the mouth, they also manipulated it so it reached their eyes - which is called a Duchenne smile, or a genuine smile. (Read more in The Atlantic.) They had the most positive response, or spike [in mood]. Whereas, the smile just in the mouth was still positive, just not as positive as the one that reached the eyes. Q: Is smiling as effective as laughter? A: Hm, I don’t know. I would think that laughter would be stronger. Q: I’ve heard of laughter yoga. A: I’ve seen these videos

- they’re hilarious. Q: As intended. A: So when you laugh, your body releases endorphins; rather, neurotransmitters similar to a smile. I think laughing creates a feedback loop, so you’re able to laugh for a whole minute and keep that feeling going, where with smiling it’d be kind of awkward to hold a smile for that long. Also, you’re engaging more muscles.

Is that crystal clear? Let us know! If you’d like to submit a question, send an email to deltacollegiate@ gmail.com or tweet us @ DeltaCollegiate with the hashtag, #CrystalClear.

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This edition of Our View is basically an open letter, from the staff of the Delta Collegiate to all commuters who frequent Delta’s main campus during the busy semesters, since you all likely use the public restrooms here a lot. We need to talk. Every time nature calls and we have to do our business so to speak, we should be able to find a nearby restroom, find a toilet and get the said business done in a reasonable amount of time. There are several factors as to why this is sometimes a challenge. One of the more understandable factors is that restrooms in higher traffic areas are used a lot, meaning you would have to just wait your turn or find a restroom somewhere else that might not be as busy. That’s fair enough. However, there is one other big factor that is just plain inexcusable: the bathrooms are filthy. And

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this isn’t necessarily the fault of facilities management; in fact, we’ll get to that in a minute. Sometimes, there will be that toilet that hasn’t been flushed for who knows how long. One by one, people keep using it and piling it high with toilet paper – or sometimes trash like empty coffee cups – without flushing it, up to the point where it’s a load beyond flushing. These unflushed toilets not only look disgusting, but they smell even worse, too. This potentially makes the entire bathroom facility unuseable, forcing people to run to another bathroom farther away.

Other times, the bathroom floor will just be piled with toilet paper and rubbish. Our staff members have recalled instances of spilled coffee cups in front of toilets, empty food or beverage containers that aren’t picked up, and so forth. At best, this is just plain inconsiderate of others. Not only is it inconsiderate toward other people who use these restrooms – some of whom are potentially in short breaks or in a hurry on their way to classes – but think of facilities management! You know, the poor souls who are hired by Delta to go around cleaning these bathrooms. They shouldn’t

have to clean up toilets that are plugged with disgusting, soiled piles of garbage and toilet paper. At the end of the day, these are called public restrooms for a reason; they are there for the entire community to use. Every one of us needs to commit to using them properly. Flush the toilet when you’re done. Don’t use too much toilet paper, so as to avoid plugging the toilet. Clean up after yourself; pick up and throw away any rubbish you have. This may have been one of our more disgusting topics, but it’s still one that we really, really need to address. We are grown up enough to be in college and have jobs, so there is no excuse to treat these public facilities like pig pens. Let’s do our part in keeping them clean so that everyone can use them. Oh, and don’t forget to wash your hands.

Does “13 Reasons Why” really glamourize teen suicide? Haeley Huggard • Reporter @HaeleyHuggard

Those of you that have been keeping up with the Netflix series “13 Reasons Why” probably saw that season three came out August 23. With highly controversial topics presented in the show, many viewers felt that the graphic portrayal of these topics was too much for younger audiences. Some argue that the show glorifies teen suicide, while others feel that the cast and crew are trying to help start a conversation. At the introduction of each season, the main cast begins with encouraging the viewing audience to not watch the show if it causes any type of discomfort. The show’s cast members also mention a hotline, as well as encouraging fans to open a conversation with friends or loved ones if help is needed. Season one begins with a young teen, Hannah Baker (played by actress Katherine Langford), leaving a set of 13 tapes to people that she felt made her want to end her life. By season three, “13 Reasons Why” covers a vast number of topics, some of which include: violence, abortion, rape, bullying, suicide, substance abuse and murder. To respond to the many upset viewers, and to ensure that they weren’t encouraging suicide in any way, Netflix and the show’s creator Brian

Yorkey chose to edit out Hannah’s suicide scene in season one, as stated by Netflix on Twitter. In my opinion, this show’s intent is to help start much-needed conversations that are not often talked about in society. This show does bring difficult and even gut-wrenching topics to light. However, that does not make them glorified or glamorous in any way. Life is all about the choices we make. Part of what makes us who we are as people is how we choose to deal with those difficult choices. Some of the negative results of those choices result in long-term trauma that sticks with us past childhood. I feel that this show does not dignify or glamorize the topics portrayed in the show. Just because a show depicts real-life scenarios does not mean they are trying to encourage the audience to imitate the scenes portrayed. It is also worth mentioning that the intent of most TV shows is primarily to entertain. After all, it is a show, and nobody is forcing you to watch it. There are other viewing options available. There is also a lovely remote-control device that allows you to skip or fast-forward through parts of the show. It’s not easy talking about difficult topics. At the same time, it is easy for most people to hide their emotions and pretend that nothing is wrong. However, we must start

somewhere. The more informed we can be together as a society, the more sensitive we will become to people dealing with these issues. If you or anyone you know is struggling with the issues portrayed in “13 Reasons Why,” there are several resources made available for everyone. Delta College offers brief, crisis and career counseling, as well as mental health screenings in Room D102. Delta College also offers a 24-hour crisis hotline for Midland, Bay-Arenac and Saginaw County.

Bay-Arenac 24-hour Crisis Hotline (800) 327-4693 Midland County 24-hour Crisis Hotline (800) 3170708, TDD (989) 631-0870 Saginaw County 24hour Crisis Intervention (989) 792-9732

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CALENDER OF EVENTS

SEPTEMBER

National Video Game Day Like video games? Grab a friend and head on down to the lower commons for some good, clean fun on a screen. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. @ main campus (lower west student lounge)

SEPTEMBER

PTA Color Run The Delta College Physical Therapist Assistant Club (PTA) presents the second annual Color Run. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. @ main campus

SEPTEMBER

Japan Festival 2019 Join the annual celebration of Japanese culture with demonstrations and live music. Admission is free and refreshments/merchandise are available for purchase. 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. @ Japanese Cultural Center of Saginaw

SEPTEMBER

National Play-Doh Day If you’re a college student that feels like a kid inside, Student Civic Engagement invites you to come down and make some Play-Doh statues from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. @ main campus (lower west student lounge)

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Career Research Workshop Job seekers, this event is for you! Stop by downtown Saginaw and see how you will fit in tomorrow’s job market. 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. @ Delta College Saginaw Center (Room 210)

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21st Annual Wine Walk Wine samplings, snacks, street music and more await those who stop by downtown Bay City for the Wine Walk. Tickets available for $40 at participating downtown businesses. 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. @ Downtown Bay City

Birding Festival Whiting Forest is kicking off their inaugural Birding Festival! Learn from conservationists, researchers, photographers and educators. More at dowgardens.org. 9 a.m. (Sept. 19) to 8:30 p.m. (Sept 21) @ Whiting Forest in Midland

SEPTEMBER

National Voter Registration Day Are you registered to vote? Now is a good time to get it done. Check out Student and Civic Engagement’s voter registration drive in the lower commons. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. @ main campus (lower west student lounge)

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