February 18, 2020

DELTACOLLEGIATE

Volume 86 • Issue 4

STUDENT RUN SINCE '61

February 18, 2020

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Bay City responds to flooding threat in Great Lakes

Michael Piwowarski News Director @DCMichaelFP BAY CITY — Record high water levels in Michigan’s Great Lakes are causing major worries for communities along the state’s 3,288 miles of shoreline, including Bay City.

The city board of commissioners have thus voted unanimously, at their Feb. 3 meeting, to support the declaration of Michigan’s shoreline as a disaster area.

“Due to high water levels, the City of Bay City has experienced excessive infrastructure damage to

our riverfront, parks and water and sewer,” the city’s official report reads.

The report further details that the city has undergone four severe weather events since June 2019, causing extensive flooding along the riverfront. The report says this has led to “unprecedented” damage as well as storm drain failures and street sinkholes.

The city has repeatedly been forced to close down boat launches, parks and streets as a result.

In response, the city is joining surrounding communities — including nearby Bangor Township — in requesting Michigan governor Gretchen Whitmer’s declaration of the Michigan shorelines

as a disaster area.

In turn, the governor would request federal assistance from the U.S. House of Representatives and the president.

“It’s asking for federal aid to have boots on the ground, you know, to help us and also to have funds to come to our area,” says city manager Dana Muscott. “You also have to remember, too, that obviously we have a huge shoreline around the entire state of Michigan, so all the communities are doing this, so we will have one united voice to ask for help.”

MLive.com reported in August 2019 that depths in the lakes’ record high water levels range from 14 inches to nearly three

feet higher than average, causing water tables to lift even in inland communities.

“We have a summer place up north [...] four blocks from Lake Michigan and our beach is gone; our little sunset station park is pretty much going by the way of the lake,” says mayor Kathleen Newsham.

This problem has been attributed to heavy precipitation during the winter and spring seasons, as well as climate change.

“It’s hurting people all over the state that have, you know, water in their communities, especially the Great Lakes,” says Newsham.

In Bangor Township, sandbags are being used to help keep flooding

at bay, but as Muscott elaborates, that would not work in the city.

“Here, we’re not able to [use sand bags] because it comes right over the wall,” says Muscott. “It doesn’t help us with our boat launch, it doesn’t help us with our Riverwalk.”

Muscott hopes that aid from the federal government would help with ideas and planning for fixing their infrastructure.

Governor Whitmer announced initiatives, in her proposed budget for 2021, to help shoreline communities deal with this growing epidemic. However, a state of emergency has yet to be declared.

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New Midland Center hoists final beam of construction Patrick Sochacki Editor-in-Chief @SochackiPatrick MIDLAND — “This is really a dream come true for many of us,” said Jean Goodnow, president of Delta College, just before the last steel beam was raised at the top of the new Midland Center.

Approximately 50 people stood outside the nearlyfinished skeleton of the new facility at 419 E. Ellsworth St on Wednesday, Feb. 5. Excitement abound for the opportunity to sign the forged steel that would complete the building's frame.

With the beam in place, the final sparks from the welder signified the completion of the project.

Claps and cheers ensued.

“The center will focus on STEM, primarily,” says Goodnow.

“There will also be programs for an Associates in Liberal Arts offered in the future.”

STEM is the focus of science, technology, engineering and math.

According to Goodnow, there is a “significant need” for degrees and specializations in this field.

Midland’s local business boon The downtown Midland area is rich with restaurants and coffee shops, which cemented the decision to not include any dining facilities in the new Midland Center.

“We aren’t offering any food in the [Midland] Center; we will be relying on the outlying area for that,” says Goodnow. “But there will be lots of areas for students to congregate and get together for studying or socializing.”

The Midland Center will also be open to community activities in the future.

The saga of the new Center The new facility is replacing the current Midland learning center, located at 1025 Wheeler St. The old campus was chosen to be replaced because of the aging building and infrastructure.

The building of the new Center

Michael Pieper • Creative Director Investors, workers and the public get a chance to sign the last steel beam before it’s placed. has not been without hitches.

The Delta Collegiate reported in October 2019 that the Center’s opening was pushed back from July or August of 2020 to December 2020. The city of Midland needed to issue a new building permit because of revised

project plans and the need for re-bids on parts for the project because they went over budget.

The site is still expected to open in December of 2020.

Michael Pieper • Creative Director Construction workers pose with the last beam before it’s hoisted to the top of Delta College’s new learning center in Midland on Feb. 5.

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Run-of-the-mill proposals come to Saginaw County ballot Michael Piwowarski News Director @DCMichaelFP Kelvin Butler Reporter @KelvinButler19 SAGINAW – On Tuesday, March 10, residents of Saginaw, Bay and Midland counties will get the chance to vote in the presidential primary, either on the competitive Democratic side or the quiet Republican ticket.

In Saginaw County, there will also be three countywide millage renewal proposals on the ballot.

A millage, or mill, is a tax rate that is used to calculate property taxes; the rate is applied to every $1,000 of a homeowner’s property value.

Homeowners will have that additional tax burden for each millage that passes.

Parks and Recreation seeks to stay open to the community Hoyt Park’s longstanding tradition of hosting ice skating events was put on hiatus in the early 2000s due to a lack of funding.

It was brought back by Friends of Hoyt Park in the 2010s with the renovation of the skating rink and warming house facility.

However, without funding from Saginaw County Parks and Recreation, that tradition may have to be put on hold again.

“We’re going to be in rough shape [if the millage doesn’t pass],” says Bridget Staffileno, Saginaw resident. “The reason why we have it is to create a great place for people to live, work and play.”

Brian Lechel, director of Parks and Recreation, says that the millage funding will generate $1.4 million per year. Without millage

Crystal Gwizdala • Managing Editor Sisters Sarah and Lydia Fritzler break in their Christmas present — new ice skates — with their father, Rich Fritzler, on Saturday, Feb. 8 at Hoyt Park. funding, Lechel says, the department will have to move toward a revenuebased funding system.

“Gate fees would be one way to generate some of that revenue,” says Lechel.

“We would need to look at other grant support [and] other funding opportunities.”

Dow Event Center doubles down to reduce operating costs The proposal for the Dow Event Center is to raise their millage from 0.225 to 0.45 mill ($0.45 per $1,000 according to ballot language) for the next decade, as they had in 2000. The extra money will help fix major issues with the building such as the roof and parking lot, thus providing a better environment for the attendees and performers.

Right now, they have a deficit for operating the building; the expenses are

higher than the revenue and they’re losing money.

With the updated facilities, people will be more likely to return, especially to see events such as the Saginaw Spirit hockey games.

“A lot of those people come from outside the area, outside the county,” says Jon Block, worker at the Dow Event Center.

“So when they come to an event here, they're paying for gas in this area. They're shopping in this area.

They're staying at hotels in this area. They're eating at restaurants in this area.

So it's bringing money [...] into this region that wouldn't normally be here without this event center.”

In the early 2000s, the Dow Event Center built the glass dome we now enter through. If they secure this new millage, they will have more money to enhance the building and possibly even more places in Saginaw.

MSU provides ‘extension’ for Saginaw community The Michigan State University (MSU) Extension millage increase, up to 0.10 mill ($0.10 per $1,000 according to ballot language), will provide funding for educational programs including 4-H youth development, Master Gardener, urban agriculture, agriculture/ agribusiness, health and nutrition, natural resources and veteran services, as detailed in the ballot proposal.

MSU Extension’s presence in Saginaw County dates back to 1913.

Mark Rankin, director of MSUE’s Saginaw district, states that over the years, they have been funded through county, state and federal governments.

However, with the 2008 recession rearing its ugly

head, that government funding got reduced.

“They had a lot of issues,” says Rankin, “and so they said that they can no longer continue to fund us through their general fund and wanted us to go on a millage to maintain the current programs that we have and/or to enhance some of the programs that we can offer to the county residents.”

If this millage does not pass, Rankin says that he will have to go back to the Saginaw County board of commissioners and discuss what level of support that they would be willing to provide for MSU Extension.

This article was shortened for print. To read the full version, go to DeltaCollegiate.org.

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Securing the transportation of Michigan’s marijuana Jordan Green Reporter @Jordan_Green6 BAY CITY — If you think the marijuana business is playing around when it comes to delivering the goods, think again. It’s under a close watch.

Marijunana Security Operations in Bay City recently became licensed in the secure transportation of medical marijuana throughout Michigan. The company will soon be licensed for recreational transport.

Grady Emmons, CEO of the company, discovered the opportunity in 2018 when he realized that marijunana would soon be legal — there would be a demand for licensed transporters to carry the weed from the

farms to the dispensaries.

Medical and recreational dispensaries and farms are required to use a licensed transporter to move their product.

“The person who processes it, the dispensaries, things of that sort, cannot move their own goods,” says Brittni Booker, client relations manager at Marijuana Security Operations. “They have to have a licensed transporter do it and that’s why there’s a need for them.”

Booker says the company could have gone into the business sooner but decided to postpone because of the cost and security. The licensing is now $44,000, a significant drop from the previous year’s fee of $66,000.

The training to become a guard is very hands-on, demanding more than 50 hours to get certified to use a baton and pepper spray,

and to learn self-defense and even customer service.

They also have to qualify for the gun course with an agility test, background check and drug screening.

“Our security guards are fast and they’re very smart,” comments Booker. “They’re taught in every shape or form on how to protect the client and themselves.”

Booker also mentions that the company is

primarily a “veteran-led” company with a majority of the guards having either a military or law enforcement background.

Booker says that what sets Marijuana Security Operations apart from other companies is its customer service and high standards, as random drug testing occurs and customer service is part of training.

“We are a low profile

company that has high security and we have exceptional customer service,” says Booker.

This business could provide more jobs for the area. Booker states that the company just hired 30 security guards due to upcoming contracts.

A recently signed contract will require three security guards 24/7.

Michigan primary: what you need to know Bill Badour Reporter @BadourBilly On Tuesday, March 10, Michigan will host its 2020 presidential primary. This is the only chance that Michigan residents have to choose a presidential candidate from each party.

As part of the Delta Votes 2020 initiative, you can register to vote at delta.turbovote.org.

You can also register to vote and fill out an absentee

ballot right here at Delta College’s main campus!

The registration events run from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Feb. 18 through 20.

On Tuesday, Feb. 18, registration takes place near the pool tables in the lower west commons.

On Wednesday, Feb. 19, registration sets up outside of Room G160. Thursday, Feb. 20, is the last day for registering at Delta and will take place in the main hallway outside of E-wing.

Michigan awards 142 total state delegates toward the nation’s 3,979. A candidate has to win 1,990 delegates in order to win

the party’s nomination.

Michigan holds a closed primary, but there is no political party registration requirement. A voter needs to choose which party they want to vote for before voting. The voter will then be given a ballot with only candidates of their chosen party.

In Michigan, the party that you choose to vote for will be made public information, but whoever you vote for will not be made public.

If you will not be available to vote on March 10 and miss Delta’s event, but still want to have your voice

heard, you can still fill out an absentee voter application.

All absentee voter ballots

must be submitted to your city or township clerk by 5 p.m. on Friday, March 6.

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‘Marriage Story’ is relatable in the worst kind of way

By Marcie Howerton Student submission With scenes reminiscent of “The Story of Us” and an ending that reminds people that very few things in life are permanent, “Marriage Story” debuts as a source of the proverbial “light at the end of the tunnel” for today’s divorcing millennial couple.

It is a story of Nicole Barber, a B-movie actress that sets her career aside to support her theater director husband, Charlie, and their eight-year-old

son, Henry. With one foot out the door, Nicole is more than ready to find herself again. Her husband, however, is content with maintaining the status quo.

With his self-absorbed nature and tendency to make everything a perfect production, Charlie realizes that he can’t direct life as he does a play.

Released in the U.S. in December 2019, the 137-minute, R-rated movie begins with a heartfelt scene of honest, almost whimsical dialogue where Nicole and Charlie reveal the love they have for each other and where it lies. They agree to a friendly divorce by taking things into their own hands, but quickly throw all rules out the door when family, co-workers and high-priced attorneys get involved.

As the intensity of the divorce heightens, the dialogue and its flow match its fury with colorful language, condescending tones and all-out screaming

matches. From fighting over Henry’s pick-up time and Halloween costume to how they’re going to come out of this in one piece, the Barbers put all the trivial bullshit aside and realize that sometimes, love isn’t enough when people want two different things.

Character development and acting from our lead couple do not disappoint in this drama. Scarlett Johansson plays Nicole, the stronger, better version of every woman that has redefined and reinvented herself. She begins as bitter and timid and is finding the courage to have a voice. By the end, Nicole is a woman who can finally confront her husband about his sloppy affair.

Adam Driver is Charlie, the workaholic who forgets that his family needs just as much attention as his plays. Both actors pull you with their raw portrayals during the rollercoaster ride called divorce.

With such intense emotion from Johansson and Driver, other cast members tend to lighten the mood with their over-the-top personalities. Julie Hagerty, best known for playing the dim-witted flight attendant in the 1980 comedy film “Airplane,” plays Sandra, Nicole’s flighty yet overbearing mother who tries to maintain an overt, friendly relationship with her daughter’s soon-tobe ex. Actor Ray Liotta, often characterized with a slick-tongue and quick temper, plays a hot-headed attorney willing to bend any bit of truth to win. Finally, there’s blonde bombshell Laura Dern, an intelligent and quick-thinking divorce attorney that has everyone eating out of the palm of her hand with just the sound of her voice.

Besides the spurts of comic relief, director Noah Baumbach breaks the intense — and at times, silent — awkwardness by

repeatedly sucker-punching the audience with sharp, quick witted subtleties.

Nora’s cheap shots about their unsatisfying sex life, her matter-of-fact “I got smaller not being heard” and her inability to say the word “divorce” to Henry are constant reminders that divorce itself has a range of emotions. The movie becomes relatable in the worst kind of way.

Even though it seems as if closure is nowhere near, “Marriage Story” ends with a vulnerable, poignant Adam Driver singing “Being Alive” from the musical “Company” by George Furth. With this moving rendition, Charlie accepts his fate as changing. With a new normal in sight, it is the comforts of the past, such as Nicole cutting his hair or tying his shoes, that bring Charlie to the realization that sometimes you must let go.

Simply put, sometimes love just isn’t enough to make a marriage work.

How to prepare yourself and your vehicle for upcoming winter storms

Catherine Shuler Student submission UNIVERSITY CENTER — According to the Farmers’ Almanac, winter in Michigan is not over yet. Even though we have been experiencing a comfortable winter so far, Michigan is still expecting

to receive high amounts of precipitation (snow) and more days with colder than average temperatures.

Therefore, while the temperatures are currently mild, it’s essential to prepare your vehicles for the extreme winter weather.

Jessie Smith, a Delta student, also expresses her concerns about driving in extreme winter weather.

Smith lives on a farm where she has experienced what a harsh winter storm can do to the roads and to drivers.

“I’ve driven by a lot of accidents and witnessed people sliding off the road into ditches,” says Smith.

“So I’m very cautious when I drive in the winter.”

Dallas Mckim, a mechanic at Totten Tire

Auto Center in Saginaw, shares his advice on how to protect your car in the frigid winter. His first instruction is to check your air pressure in your tires.

“When it’s cold, the air inside the tires condenses, therefore taking up less space, which is why it’s essential for you to check your tires in the winter,” says Mckim.

Mckim also stresses the importance of washing your vehicle frequently. This not only prevents rust formation, but it also removes rock salt from the roads or your driveway. Also, he suggests having contact information for a towing company.

Inspecting your battery is another key for protecting your car in the

winter. Typically, vehicles have a normal life of four years. However, extreme cold temperatures will affect the strength of its performance. As the temperatures drop, chemical reactions in the battery occur at a slower speed, affecting its performance.

“If you notice that when you start your vehicle, and it starts to lag, get it inspected immediately,” says Mckim.

Mark Shuler, owner of State and Bay Automotive in Saginaw, emphasizes the importance of having a snow brush and blankets in your vehicle at all times.

“It’s important that your visibility is clear and that debris from your vehicle does not collide with other vehicles,” says Shuler.

Shuler also instructs drivers to get frequent oil changes.

“The estimated oil changes can be unreliable because of the possible water contamination in the oil,” says Shuler.

Water can enter the oil by “sweating.” When you start the engine, it emits heat against the cold surface of your vehicle due to winter temperatures, creating sweat. That sweat then travels into the oil. If enough water gets into the oil, it can cause the system to freeze up, resulting in oil leaks and other failures.

Both Shuler and Mckim provide services for those who need their cars inspected.

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Valentine's Day at Delta Photos and front page by Michael Pieper • Creative Director @MPMedia3

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Brenna Hayman, Celestina Martinez, and Kelsie Miller

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Grove Tea Lounge celebrates one year anniversary RJ Murphy Reporter @rjmurphwords

MIDLAND — Grove Tea Lounge has occupied the former Chemical Bank facility on the corner of Abbott Road and Eastlawn Drive for one year.

The Lounge is owned by two couples: Patrick and Shannon McElgunn, and Erin and Joe Rivard. The Delta Collegiate followed up on the thriving business.

“The response and the feedback we’ve gotten from the community has been fantastic,” says Patrick McElgunn.

Grove Tea Lounge serves 32 different teas, kombucha on tap, delicious breakfast, lunch and snacks. Some of the more popular food items include their skillet wrap and energy bites, as well as vegan and gluten-free doughnuts.

The Lounge prides itself on having options available for everyone. Since last year, the Lounge has introduced new vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options to the menu.

“If I didn’t tell you they were vegetarian, vegan or dairy-free, you would never know,” says McElgunn.

Their new spring menu will be rolled out within the next month or so — they are adding even more allergy-friendly and dietary-inclusive options across the board.

Last year, McElgunn told the Collegiate about the Lounge’s sustainability goals and so far, they’ve followed through. Leftover tea leaves and coffee grounds are donated to be used as fertilizer. Last summer, the compost was donated to community gardens.

“It helps us reduce the amount of trash we put out and at the same time, we’re helping local gardens grow some amazing things,” says McElgunn.

Grove Tea Lounge plans to keep growing.

“We created the space, but it’s really our awesome staff, customers and community that breathe life into it,” says McElgunn.

“We’re always so thankful for all the support and encouragement from the community.”

They’re doing something right. On Thursday, Feb. 13, Grove Tea Lounge won the Entrepreneur of the Year Award from the Midland Business Alliance.

The Lounge is open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. You can check out their menu at www.grovetealounge.com.

Rebecca Roberts • Photo Editor

Above: A customer reads through the menu at The Grove Tea Lounge in Midland on Thursday, Jan. 30. The lounge produces fresh pastries daily, and even makes vegan pastries.

Left: Part-owner Patrick McElgunn works from his laptop at the Grove Tea Lounge.

Below: The Grove Tea Lounge has a welcoming atmosphere as soon as you step inside.

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Crystal Gwizdala • Managing Editor

Left: The entrepreneurial spirit is embedded in Jimmy Adame’s genes, owner of The Loch Coffee Company in Midland. His parents opened an ice cream parlor and a video store, and are now landlords. Before them, Adame’s grandfather owned a grocery store. Feb. 1.

Below: Fresh pastries are prepared regularly by Belgian pastry chef Inge Bruneel. Pictured here are croissants, apple tarts and a chocolate scone.

The Loch locks in new, downtown Midland location Patrick Sochacki • Editor-in-chief @SochakiPatrick MIDLAND - Coffee-lovers can now enjoy The Loch Coffee Company’s signature syrups and gourmet waffles in downtown Midland.

Jimmy Adame, owner of The Loch at 309 Dartmouth Dr., opened a second location at 140 Ashman St. “It was just kind of like a right time, right place, you know,” says Adame. “You get the business crowd, you get the lunch rushes, stuff like that. There’s a different demographic here. And also, you know, we do have that new Delta College [Midland Center] opening up.”

When Adame decided to open a new location, he started an IndieGoGo campaign, which wound up raising $4,575 of the original $35,000 goal.

Perks for donating included “Best Hugs in Town,” “Lattes for Days” and “Waffles All Around.”

When you enter the new Loch, you’ll notice a giant red oak table coated with a slick walnut finish, with live succulents sprouting from the center. The stark white walls will soon be covered in murals and prints from Joshua Noom.

And you’ll see the ceiling, which could accommodate a full-grown female giraffe, covered in the original 1950s pressed tin.

“We found an entryway into the attic and saw all of this rough tin, but it was through the whole building,” says Adame. “So we ripped out

the ceiling, brought out the tin and painted it.”

The ambiance is inviting, but the real draw is the coffee and its flavors. Adame enjoys taking very basic standards and making them as high quality as possible.

“It’s the Ugandan vanilla bean we’re using, which is like the highest quality vanilla bean that you can get, when most of the time it’s Madagascar vanilla,” says Adame. “Another popular one is lavender; [...] you just make a simple syrup out of lavender and it’s nice and floral and compliments the coffee really well.”

If vanilla isn’t your style, The Loch offers more spruced up staples for a quality-minded crowd.

“Our caramel is a house-made salted bourbon caramel,” says Adame. “We use Buffalo Trace [bourbon whiskey] and we reduce it so it’s non-alcoholic, but you still get that really nice, perfect flavor.”

Adame uses some common flavors and some not-so-common flavors when he’s creating seasonal menus.

“We have one that we just started doing again this year,” says Adame. “It’s been something we’ve done every late winter, early spring — it’s coconut rose.”

Adame also mentioned the use of peach, strawberry and other fruits and florals in the summer, then using deeper and richer flavors in the winter such as pumpkin spice

and other nutty, spicy combinations.

Apart from serving drinks at The Loch, there is a selection of baked goods and different foods, with some vegan and gluten-free options mixed in.

“My original idea with The Loch was just to be a cafe: no food, no pastries made in house or anything,” says Adame. “It was just a coffee house; that was all we focused on.”

First, waffles were introduced. Then, more grab-n-go items such as baked goods were offered. After using baked goods from other bakeries and surrounding cities and being unimpressed with the quality, Adame found himself in a rather lucky position — that is, until a Belgian pastry chef with an impressive resume approached him. “[Inge Bruneel] just came to us,” says Adame. “I was looking for a baker that would continue to make our baked goods and then also come up with new innovative things for us [...] though I wasn’t really thinking about expanding to the point that we’re at right now.”

Adame has continued to expand. The Ashman Street location now exclusively sells new wraps, including the Patata Mexicana and a veganSamosa wrap.

The Loch Coffee Company’s new location is open on Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and on Monday through Saturday from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.

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Review: Big O Burgers & Barbecue Kelvin Butler Reporter @KelvinButler19

different sauce and topping options.

The prices and serving sizes are reasonable for all their items. A $20 bill should be more than what you need to get a drink, dinner and dessert.

But is the food any good?

SAGINAW — Big O Burgers & Barbecue at 4072 Bay Rd in Saginaw has been open for nearly two months now. Is it worth the trip? Yes, yes it is.

The African American owner, Omar Wilson, is a friendly and humble people’s person. Embarking on this new challenge, he still has time to cook and serve an array of great quality food.

Options range from chicken wings, peach cobbler, tacos and, of course, burgers. These items have plenty of

The food was actually good — I got the California Burger, since I’ve never had one of those before. The whole burger was tasty, from the 100% real beef burger’s seasonings to the real Swiss cheese, creamy, garlicky guacamole and the quality buns, it was worth the price.

Every burger comes with a sizable side of fries— crunchy, lightly salted and always fresh.

Also, I’m saying the meat was 100% real because you’d be shocked what some of these sit-down restaurants would serve you. Wilson

Kelvin Butler • Reporter

Above and Right Below: Flavor is abundant at Big O Burgers and Barbeque, newly opened in Saginaw. Sunday, Jan. 26.

Right Above: Owner Omar Wilson can’t contain his excitement about his restaurant. He attributes his success to his mom and dad, who inspired him to cook, as well as the blues music playing in the restaurant. Sunday, Jan. 26.

sources his meat from Helman’s Market in Alma.

The wait time is five to 10 minutes because the food is made as you order. At this restaurant, you’ll get no lukewarm or microwaved food, which is a blessing.

The restaurant opened up recently, so don’t expect a grand looking restaurant. It’s a simple restaurant with food-related wall art. With blues playing in the background, it gives it a very comfortable, homey feel.

This is one of the better sit-down restaurants in the Saginaw area. They’ve got quality food that’s reasonably priced, a cozy atmosphere with roomy seating so you don’t feel crowded, and a humble owner.

I would go back to the restaurant just because there’s so many things I didn’t try.

After my first visit, I have faith the restaurant will be a long stay in the community.

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Crazy Quarters Arcade is ready to satisfy your arcade nostalgia Jordan Green Reporter @Jordan_Green6 BAY CITY — Stepping into Crazy Quarters Arcade at 521 Washington Ave. is like stepping into a blast from the past as neon lights and techno sound effects engulf you in the simple days of arcades.

Families from all over Bay City came to celebrate the grand opening on Saturday, Feb. 8, leaving zero machines unattended throughout the day.

Co-owners Jeff Palmer, Brentt Brunner and Chris Exo say they got the idea from their love of arcade games, personal home collections and their years spent in service and repair. The co-owners say they buy most of the games from Facebook groups, Craigslist and nearly abandoned buildings from vendors.

Brunner says the business has been invited to join the Downtown Management Board and will be added to their events calendar.

He also says the arcade room will

host future pinball tournaments.

“We want it to be an experience for them [families],” says Brunner.

“We want them to walk away excited to play games again.”

Palmer says the arcade won't feature any redemption games. The owners want their guests to play for the love of the game, not for prizes.

“We want to deliver an experience — something people can do away from their phones,” says Palmer.

“Something that brings people together for a commonality of a fun, childhood experience.”

Exo says they're hoping for the atmosphere of the acade to be family friendly and for it to be the next spot for entertainment in the city.

“We can bridge a generation gap by something the old generation remembers doing, that has since been lost,” Exo comments. “There has been a resurgence [of arcades] that they can hopefully bring their kids to.”

The arcade features games from 1959 to 2020. If, by chance,

Crystal Gwizdala • Managing Editor Opening day at Crazy Quarters Arcade in Bay City attracted many eager retro gamers of all ages on Feb. 8. your favorite game is missing from the collection, the owners will be glad to listen to any input from the community to help bring in regulars.

Crazy Quarters is also hoping to do a “game of the month” where they’ll rotate other arcade games into the collection for a month to give the arcade an endless variety.

The price for the arcade games is 50 cents to $1 for each round.

Their business hours are Thursday from 4 to 9 p.m., Friday from 4 to 10 p.m., Saturday from noon to 10 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 8 p.m.

Jordan Green • Reporter Crazy Quarters Arcade is ready to satisfy your nostalgic arcade needs, featuring games such as Magic Castle Pinball. Feb. 6.

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Coronavirus kills fewer people than the flu Jordan Green Reporter @Jordan_Green6

Who is most at risk?

UNIVERSITY CENTER — The coronavirus death toll has reached a grim 1,000 deaths as of Tuesday, Feb. 11. If that number has you scrambling to the store to stock up on face masks and twinkies, just remember that 34,000 Americans died from the flu last year.

What is it?

The 2019-nCoV is an unknown strain of coronavirus that typically spreads among animals. The virus was first spotted in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China after stallholders from a local seafood market showed symptoms on Dec. 31, 2019. The virus was detected on Jan. 7 after Chinese health authorities announced they had isolated the 2019-nCoV pathogen from an infected patient.

Those most at risk for this virus are generally young children and elderly people with underlying conditions, such as hypertension, heart disorders, diabetes or liver disorders.

How is it spread?

The virus travels from person to person much like the flu, with tiny droplets that occur when an infected person coughs or sneezes and the droplets land on people around them.

Where is it?

What are the symptoms?

The symptoms for coronavirus mimic flu-like symptoms, such as fever, cough, difficulty breathing, muscle aches and tiredness. The most severe patients with coronavirus will develop pneumonia, acute respiratory distress syndrome, sepsis and septic shock, which can lead to death.

There is no cure for the virus.

However, more than 6,000 people have recovered from the illness.

Mainland China has been affected the most with more than 40,000 cases confirmed.

Nearby countries have been affected with their total number of cases being less than 200.

On Jan. 23, Chinese authorities put Wuhan and 16 other cities under quarantine, the largest in human history. In an effort to contain the illness, China called off the Chinese Lunar New Year festivities on Jan. 25 and eventually extended the holiday until Feb. 2.

The United States has a total of 13 confirmed cases of

the virus in Arizona, California, Washington, Wisconsin, Illinois and Massachusetts. On Jan. 31, President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. will deny forgeign travelers who have traveled to China in the past 14 days.

The spread of the virus is tracked in real time by Johns Hopkins University.

What can I do to protect myself?

The chance of contracting the coronavirus in the U.S. is extremely low. However, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends taking precautions against the emerging virus, such as getting a flu vaccine and being aware of those around you who have recently traveled to China.

Getting you from zero to 69 Jane Doe Student submission.

Men and women still fake when they climax, even though the vast majority of women who tell their partners how they like to be touched have orgasms, according to Psychology Today.

Let your body feel pleasure. Here are some hot tips so you don’t have to hold anything back.

How to get started No one is an expert at sex, because every person’s body is different. Make sure to focus only on your partner. Giving them all your attention should hint to them that you want to get going.

If they still don’t get it, don’t be shy. Tell them. You can’t expect them to guess.

Quick tip: Don’t compare stamina, size of body parts, taste or smell to a past relationship.

Let’s Talk Initiating a conversation about each other’s likes and dislikes goes a long way. Most people have experience playing with themselves and know exactly what they want, and where they want it.

Remember that hands are always your best tools during sex. Implementing what a person likes during sex will make any guy or girl stand out in their partner’s minds.

Precoitus precautions Everyone has had different exposure to intercourse. It’s important to talk about how far your partner wants to go or what precautions they use. Do not chance pregnancy or transmission of sexually transmitted diseases.

Consider discussing birth control early so

you can keep going and going and going.

NEVER skip foreplay There are many different types of foreplay.

Sometimes, it’s best to stick with the basics of turning your partner on. This can be done with the hands and the mouth. Fingering or handjobs are a great way to get the engines revving.

When doing either of these, make sure to always ask what your partner likes. The goal is to get her as wet – or him as hard – as possible.

Quick tip: When getting a handjob or getting fingered, place your hand on your partner’s arm or leg. Then, either brush or tap your finger to show when you want the speed increased or slowed. This feedback keeps your partner from guessing what to do and keeps you pleasured.

Know the limits When trying something new, it is important to talk about boundaries. Everyone goes at a different pace. It is best to ease into situations – those without experience do not want to be jabbed, bitten or ripped apart in certain

places. It is never a bad idea to ask: “Are you okay?”

Feel safe with your partner – communicate well so it is a pleasurable experience for both of you. Remember, always wear a condom.

Stay thirsty, my friends.

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America fails black history Kelvin Butler Reporter @KelvinButler19 “Those who don’t know history are doomed to repeat it,” reads a famous quote from Edmund Burke, a philosopher in the 1700s.

Black History month has stalled out completely and now would be a great time to change how America remembers and teaches the future about history. With Black History month (February) and National Native American Heritage month (November), most of history is up to the people themselves to learn.

We should just wipe the months and teach the whole history of the United States of America. Here are a few stories that should be told.

Black Wall Street was the selfobtained and self-reliant black district of Greenwood located in Tulsa, Oklahoma in the early 1900s. The town had luxury shops, restaurants, grocery stores and even its own school system, post office, bank, hospital — everything a wonderful town would have. Then the Tulsa Race Massacre happened. Due to sexual accusations made by

the neighboring white residents against African Americans, the Ku Klux Klan destroyed the town.

The Harlem Renaissance took place during the 1910s-1930s in the Harlem neighborhood of New York City. It was known as the “New Negro Movement” for being the golden age for African American artists, writers and musicians.

When the Great Depression and stock market crash sadly

hit and the prohibition law lifted, all the white patrons stopped going into their businesses and clubs. So, the jobless workers sought other jobs elsewhere.

Emmett Louis Till was a 14-yearold African American who was brutally murdered after allegedly flirting with a white woman. Rob Bryant, the woman’s husband, and others kidnapped Till and beat him so brutally that his

face was disfigured. Three days later, they recovered his body.

They only knew it was him by an initialed ring he had. All this happened while he was visiting his family in Money, Mississippi.

So let schools share the interesting stories about African Americans, stories on how the Alamo war completely stopped Mexico’s development, and more. Stop saying we took the Native Americans’ land and just leave it at that — talk about the details, like how the Europeans made sneaky treaties to weasel the Natives off their land.

Show how those details have affected the trust, hatred, and fear of the people around the world.

Tell the whole truth. There aren’t superior races on the planet.

Let the future know about the disgusting things that happened — the rape, torture and slavery.

We can live for those who couldn’t live their lives out; the people who were victims of circumstances.

The race-specific race months only talk about the same people over and over.

If you don’t know your history, you’re bound to repeat it.

Being wrong helps us learn Haeley Huggard Reporter @HaeleyHuggard What does being wrong really mean?

What many people don’t realize is that being wrong doesn’t make us less desirable or more incompetent. Being wrong or incorrect should be viewed as an opportunity for growth, especially when it comes to how we learn.

Andrea Bair, assistant professor in geology, says that she has been wrong many times in her life, but being wrong has been a huge part of her personal growth as an individual and as an educator.

“I went through a very long period in school [...]

where I was kind of afraid to ask questions because I didn’t want to look like I didn’t know what was going on,” says Bair. “The best learning happens when you’re not 100% sure, but you know enough to make an educated guess.”

Instead of looking at a mistake as something we don’t approve of, we should be looking at it as an opportunity to change social norms and change how we communicate with each other.

“I think if you really intend on telling your story [...] and you’re not open to either someone else’s opinion or that you could actually be factually wrong about something,” Bair

says, “then that’s not really communication. I think communication should be a give and take.”

Part of our perception of others comes from whether or not we agree with them. But should we let it bother us when someone says that we are wrong?

Delta College student Raymond Murphy stated that he feels being wrong is something that should not bother us and that we shouldn’t let being wrong affect our self-worth.

“Most people consider me wrong all the time because I have dyslexia,” says Murphy. “So I am kind of used to getting labeled wrong [even] when I’m not.

When I’m right, [that’s] when

it affects me and people assume [that] I’m wrong because of my disability.”

Even though the word “wrong” has a negative connotation attached to it, it is up to us to change the meaning behind the message.

“I’ve learned to grow out of letting people say I’m wrong all the time,” says Murphy. “More or less, if I am wrong, I will let them explain to me, and if I’m right, I just shove off their comment.”

Thomas Edison is a shining example of learning from being wrong, who took over 10,000 attempts to perfect the lightbulb.

“I guess we like instant millionaires,” says Bair.

“Maybe we like instant experts, people who know a lot about something and do a lot of expert-like activities.”

But obtaining expertise takes a lot of practice, and part of that practice is being wrong.

14 SPORTS

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Delta basketball midseason check-in MEN'S Kelvin Butler • Reporter @KelvinButler19 UNIVERSITY CENTER – Halfway through the 2019-2020 season, the Delta men’s basketball team is 9-10 so far. Considering they had the toughest schedule in recent years, they knew it would be a tough road ahead of them.

Head coach Carlos McMath framed the tough competition as a measuring stick.

“If I played against the top of the top, the best of the best, and then I come out and I guard this guy,” says McMath, “then why wouldn’t I be able to guard this guy, knowing he’s not even at this guy’s level?”

That approach builds the confidence of the players and coaches. Also, it gives the players a chance to know what it takes to get better and even find another gear — which is a great thing in a competitive sport like basketball.

Now, the conference part of

Michael Pieper • Creative Director

Delta Pioneer Delvonte McCloud hangs from the rim after dunking on the Mott Bears. Feb. 1, 2020. the schedule is kicking in and it’s time for the Pioneers to get it together. Every game left on the schedule should be treated as a must-win. The team is in a good place due to all 15 players being eligible to play, which is the most

WOMEN'S Kelvin Butler • Reporter @KelvinButler19 UNIVERSITY CENTER – It’s the midseason for the Delta women’s basketball team and they’re sitting with a 6-9 record.

Head coach Sean Williams laments their latest loss against Macomb Community College, one of the most important experiences for the team.

“If we defended better [...] make our layups and free throws — we're in that game,” says Williams. “We may not win, but we’re in it.”

Giving the team a turning point changed their mentality, which was greatly welcomed, especially considering the conference games started — the most important games of the season.

If they finish high enough in their conference, they can still enter the playoffs and make a deep playoff run — possibly ending with the rings for all the players and coaches.

After their Macomb loss, the women’s practices have ramped up and gotten more intense. They started to hold each other more accountable, which is what they needed. They’ve been playing together and playing hard.

“Once that translates to the floor, we’ll be

ever in Delta basketball history.

“I would say, actually, our defense [...] is our strongest part of our team right now,” says McMath.

“That's the way we want it to be. Offensively, you get people excited, but defense wins games

solid,” Williams adds. “[...] We’re still missing a few pieces, but all in all we should be able to compete with anybody in this conference.”

The women’s team needs to be more consistent for 40 minutes in order to compete.

When they do well, they seem to attack the basket more than shoot outside shots.

When they do that, they get the team in foul trouble — causing the opposing team to play safer defense. This makes it easier for the defending team to collapse the defense, giving Delta’s players more open looks and putting them in better situations to score.

The rough start of the season was in part due to sick players and ineligibility issues..

For those wondering about the 98-point win against Olive-Harvey and then the 66-point loss to Macomb: the Olive-Harvey team wasn’t a challenging game for Delta.

The Macomb game was more important to the coaches and players, as they went up against one of the best teams in the nation.

After that game, though, the Pioneers saw that Macomb wasn’t as good as they thought — Delta’s players know what they have to do from here on out to win.

With the next half of the season coming up and the team prepping to be 100%, this women’s team can make Pioneers basketball history.

and wins championships.”

McMath feels like the team is on pace to play their best basketball by mid-February to March. Right now, they haven’t played a good game for the full 40 minutes yet. Thus, they haven’t played to their max potential.

“We are executing more efficiently, more so in the half court,” says McMath. “I want us to be a little bit more efficient in transition.”

If that is the only thing they need to work on, the team has potential to do more, such as dominating phases of the game that need to be dominated. That puts them in a great position to be successful and to be one point better than everybody they play on any given night. That’s all that matters.

With all 15 players of the men’s basketball team eligible to play, they have the talent and bodies to get on a winning streak. And with them in a position to get into the playoffs, this team has enough versatile players to make a legendary run into the postseason.

Rebecca Roberts • Photo Editor

Da’Nalia Carter cheers on some Lady Pioneers on the court from the bench with some other teammates during the women’s basketball game on Wednesday, Jan. 8.

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Kalinina withdraws from the 2020 Dow Tennis Classic singles finals Patrick Sochacki • Editor-in-chief @SochakiPatrick MIDLAND — It was a difficult moment at the Midland Tennis Center on Sunday, Feb. 9.

Ukranian singles finalist Anhelina Kalinina withdrew from the championship singles match, having suffered a toe injury the day prior during the semi-finals.

By default, victory was handed to American finalist Shelby Rogers.

Rogers was awarded $5,573; Kalinina was awarded $2,787.

The day continued with an exhibition match played between Rogers and doubles runner-up Yanina Wickmayer from Belgium.

On Saturday, Feb. 8, doubles players Caroline Dolehide and Maria Sanchez, both American, defeated Valeria Savinykh of Russia and Wickmayer, 6-3, 6-4. Dolehide and Sanchez split the $5,573 prize; Savinykh and Wickmayer split the $2,787 prize.

This USTA Pro Circuit event has been hosted at the Midland Tennis Center for the last 32 years. Dow has

extended their partnership with the Tennis Center for three more years.

People show up in droves for the Dow Tennis Classic; something which Jerry O’Donnell, master of ceremonies at the Dow Tennis Classic, says is uncommon for most tennis tournaments. An average tournament usually brings out coaches, players and a handful of dedicated tennis fans. The Dow Tennis Classic brings spectators out all day long, every day, during the event.

“The Dow Tennis Classic is different than other tennis events,” says O’Donnell. “[Tennis professionals] don’t walk out to rock music at other events.”

Besides performing at the Dow Tennis Classic, O’Donnell is the general manager at the local ESPN radio affiliate WLUN-FM (100.9). He is also known as the "Voice of Dow Diamond," where he announces all 70 Loons home games.

“This is a community event,” says O’Donnell. “There’s a community here that doesn’t exist in a lot of other places these tournaments are held. It’s just fun.”

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Singles champion Shelby Rogers, plays a lighthearted exhibition match at the Dow Tennis Classic in Midland on Feb. 9.

Pioneer softball prepares for 2020-2021 season Kelvin Butler • Reporter @KelvinButler19 UNIVERSITY CENTER – After a strong 2620 season last year where the Pioneer softball team reached the regional championship in Ohio — losing 1-0 to Schoolcraft — this year’s team is looking like a national contender with plenty of talent on the roster.

Head coach Andrew Ornelas recruited five high school star players looking to continue their success at the college level.

“We brought in plenty of talent for our freshman class,” says Ornelas. “Obviously I could talk about all of them, but they all bring a unique talent to the field. If I had to say one right now it would be Karlie David, who has proven to be an unbelievable outfielder with super speed. She will also score a lot for us because of her speed and smarts on the base path.”

With their experience, the returning players will be the most vital to this team's success.

Their first base, Allison Robbins, led the country

last year in putouts. They also have a very strong and smart second base, Peyton Hubel.

Returning pitcher Gillian Schloop played third base last season. She is throwing very hard right now and they will be counting on her as

“We brought in plenty of talent for our freshman class [...] they all bring a unique talent to the field.

- Andrew Ornelas Head Coach

their most experienced pitcher. Kelsie Dilts, an all-conference shortstop – and possibly future all-American – is a sponge at shortstop and the best power hitter. She batted .400 last season.

They have two outstanding outfielders.

One of the outfielders is Lorraina Kelly, center field, who has the best arm on the team and

is one of the best and smartest hitters at the plate. She will undoubtedly score many RBIs for them this year. The other is their left fielder, Halle Reed, who is always consistent at the bat, their best bunter and has a great ability to track the ball in the outfield.

Jacinda Rezler is joining the staff this year as a volunteer coach.

“She was our starting second base last year,” says Ornelas. “She brings tons of maturity and experience to the team.”

With these talented, skilled players, Ornelas thinks they can become the regional champions, then make it into the NJCAA National Championship Tournament and win it all — especially considering they almost tasted sweet victory last year in the regional tournament.

With all the excitement in the air, the Delta softball players and coaches are ready to go. They can’t wait to leave for Kentucky and Florida to start the season on Thursday, Feb. 27. Go Pioneers!

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Written by Maddison Godi Illustration by Lindsay Lang

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upcoming events Thursday Feb. 20 FAFSA Completion Event 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. @ main campus (mezzanine near commons food court) Need help with completing your application for federal student aid (FAFSA)? Let Delta’s financial aid staff help you out. Complete your application by March 1 for a chance to win a laptop.

Sunday Feb. 23 Cashman’s 24th Annual Customer Appreciation Day 1 to 5 p.m. @ Cashman’s Comics in Bay City Enjoy food, beverages and comic books? You’ll find all three at Cashman’s Comics on Sunday as they celebrate 24 years of sharing superheroes with the Bay City community.

Thursday Feb. 27 .

Thursday Team Trivia 7 to 9:30 p.m. @ Midland Brewing Company in Midland Test your knowledge of TV shows, music science and other topics. Bring friends and family and form a trivia team (limit eight people per team).

Also enjoy food and beverages from MBC’s pub-style menu.

Saturday Feb. 22 Mardi Gras 2020 9 p.m. to 4 a.m. @ Hamilton Street Pub in Saginaw Check out Hamilton Street Pub’s light up dance floor and live DJs on Saturday night, if you don’t want to travel all the way to New Orleans for Mardi Gras. Must be 18 or older.

Monday Feb. 24 Swan Valley Pay It Forward fundraiser 11 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. @ Buffalo Wild Wings in Saginaw Look for the “Buffalo Wild Wings & SV PIF Fundraiser” event on Facebook, print out a flyer and bring it with you to Buffalo Wild Wings. 20% of your order will go toward Swan Valley Pay It Forward.

Saturday Feb. 29 Downtown Chili Cook Off 2020 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. @ downtown Bay City Tickets available at participating restaurants Area restaurants will bring their chili recipes for community taste testing. Come have a taste and vote for your favorite bowl! See list of participating restaurants at the Facebook event page