April 23, 2019

Volume 84 • Issue #8

April 23, 2019

DELTACOLLEGIATE STUDENT-RUN SINCE ‘61

GRETA VAN FLEET'S LASTING IMPRESSION ON DELTA PROFESSOR PG. 11

FIND OUT THE TRUE COST OF EATING HEALTHY

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MARIJUANA EDIBLES BRING LIFE TO CHESANING PG. 2

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THE GREEN ERA:

The legalization of marijuana opens doors in Chesaning Mateo Escamilla • Collegiate Correspondant

Additional reporting by Michael Piwowarski

CHESANING — Chesaning, a town in Saginaw County formerly well known for the now-defunct Showboat Music Festival, had filed for Chapter 7 federal bankruptcy back in 2013, but now a marijuana grower is putting the town back on the radar.

Highlife Farms is a nationwide grower, cultivator and manufacturer of premium marijuana products, with more than 250,000 square feet of state-ofthe-art grow facilities. The company started in California and opened up in Chesaning in the spring of 2018, expanding their operations to the Midwest.

The Chesaning facility currently holds more than 6,000 marijuana plants. In a few months, Highlife will finish constructing their new outdoor greenhouse extension, which will give them enough room to grow up to twice as much.

The grow rooms use automatized state of the art technology that gives them the ability to control everything from the temperature, humidity and CO2 levels to the air movement and light spectrum the plant receives. Having full control over this allows the plants to reach their full growth and eliminates the chances of contamination.

With advancements in technology, lab extractors at Highlife are able to take CO2 (g) and pressurize it enough to turn the CO2 into a fluid, where it then goes through a chamber that is packed with raw flower and then chills the chamber to -70 degrees Fahrenheit. The pressure and temperature will fluctuate in order to fraction the compounds such as cannabidiols (CBD) and terpenes away, making an Oil/wax substance.

“Nothing is wasted here,” says R.J. Morse,

Rebecca Roberts • Photo Editor

Trimmed marijuana lies in the gloved hands of a High Life Farms associate. Chesaning, March 27, 2019.

production manager at Highlife. “Once we extract everything out of the plant, we then recycle. We do our best to get every use out of a single plant.”

Cannabidiols interact with receptors in the brain and immune system. These receptors are tiny proteins attached to your cells that receive chemical signals from different stimuli that help your cells respond. This creates anti-inflammatory and painkilling effects that help with pain management.

The wax is then infused in to foods such as chocolate covered blueberries, espresso beans, truffles, and sour gummy chews.

Some of Highlife’s most popular flavors are Watermelon Hybrid, Mango Sativa and Blueberry India. CBD is also commonly found in lotions that help with dry skin or other skin-related problems.

Some families in the community of Chesaning have complained about the smell, and are saying that the odor is “violating the terms of the ordinance,” according to a report by WNEM-TV. Once the state’s implementation fees are paid in full and $20 million is paid to the research of marijuana to help fight against veteran suicides, 15 percent of the remaining excise tax profits would go to municipalities and 15 percent to counties. The money will then be divided up based on the amount of provisioning centers and micro-businesses in each community.

National Public Radio (NPR) reports that “recreational marijuana sales are expected to Lindsay Lang • Illustrator kick off in late 2019.” Michigan voters passed a ballot proposal in the November 2018

midterm elections to decriminalize the possession and use of recreational marijuana. Five other states - Alaska, California, Colorado, Oregon and Washington - had previously done this.

However, the new state law only makes it legal for individuals 21 or older to grow or possess limited amounts of marijuana. 12 plants are allowed per household, and an individual may possess up to 2.5 ounces. A maximum of 10 ounces, privately stored, are allowed per household. In addition, marijuana dealers are required to have a license to sell.

Robert Battinkoff, chief of public safety at Delta College, further elaborates that neither marijuana nor cannabis-infused edibles are legal on the federal side, and thus are not allowed on campus, as Delta College receives federal funding.

“We don’t typically have a lot of drug related incidents on campus, even before the laws passed.

And we’ve tried really diligently to get the word out, you know, through presentations, on our web page [...] to make people understand, because there’s a lot of room for confusion in the law and we don’t want to see anybody inadvertently getting into trouble for it,” says Battinkoff.

Having said that, Battinkoff went on to explain that marijuana incidents would no longer be reported as a criminal complaint, since marijuana has been decriminalized in Michigan.

“Before the law was passed, yeah, we’d definitely [get] a criminal complaint. [....] Now we would probably just do a referral for judicial hearing, so it’s not necessarily going to be recorded as a criminal activity anymore,” says Battinkoff.

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Delta plants seed for new Midland campus Michael Piwowarski • News Editor @DCMichaelFP

First it was the Saginaw Center, which broke ground March 26, 2018 on East Genesee Avenue in the downtown area. This year, Delta College has kickstarted the construction of another brand new satellite campus, located in downtown Midland.

Delta College president Jean Goodnow stated in a press release that students, educators and employers have been asking for a new Midland center, and the college is excited to see the project coming to fruition.

The center broke ground at 419 East Ellsworth St Monday, April 22, with Goodnow along with board of trustees chair Diane Middleton and Chief Financial Officer Howard Ungerleider present at the ceremony.

“Delta College has a long tradition of being in the [Tri-Cities] and providing easy access to citizens in each of our three counties that we serve,” says Leanne Govitz, director of marketing and PR. “We’re very excited about being able to offer top quality, state-of-the-art facilities at both [the Midland and Saginaw] locations.”

The new campus is replacing the current Midland learning center, located on Wheeler Road, which has been in operation for 27 years. Due to an aging building and infrastructure, Delta made the decision to build the new downtown facility.

Scheduled to open for the 2020 fall semester, the new Midland Center will be 30,000 square feet and will include science and computer labs, classrooms, advanced educational and training technology, special use training rooms, multipurpose rooms and labs, and student services.

However, the Midland building will be different from the Saginaw Center in terms of architecture, as there are

different contractors handling each project, in an effort for Delta to cater toward each community they serve.

“Enrollment, I believe, for the Midland center currently is between 450-500, and [...] classes have not been fully determined yet, but I do believe that to start, we’re expecting six to 700 [at the new campus] with ability to grow,” says Govitz.

Govitz further states that the academic area is still being worked on for the Midland Center, but Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) based classes are anticipated to be offered there, in response to the Midland area’s needs.

Construction of the facility is estimated to cost $13

million total. However, more than $9 has been donated toward the project by local donors, including the Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Foundation, the Rolin M. Gerstacker Foundation, the Harry and Margaret Towsley Foundation and the Charles J. Strosacker Foundation.

It is currently undecided what will happen to the current facility when it closes. The Ricker Center in Saginaw is being leased from Saginaw Public Schools, and Delta will simply not renew that lease. The Midland center, on the other hand, is wholly owned by Delta.

If you missed the ground breaking, head on over to deltacollegiate.com and to our Twitter @DeltaCollegiate to see our full multimedia coverage of the event!

Photo courtesy of Delta College press release.

High school students compete to craft the future Samuel Philpot • Reporter

UNIVERSITY CENTER — Delta College hosted the Student Technical Solutions competition Friday, April 12, bringing together more than 30 local high schools and tech centers.

The competition brought more than 200 students from all over Michigan in an attempt to compete and prove their skill set in various crafts, while being judged by Delta faculty members.

The categories for the competition were Arc Welding I and II, Automotive Service Technology, CAD/CAM, Machine Tools, CNC Mill, Mechanical AUTOCAD, Mechanical Drafting, Parametric Solid Modeling, and Residential Construction.

The students were recognized in front of their peers at the Pioneer Gym, as were the instructors who taught them. First, second and third place were all awarded certificates, with the first place winner also receiving a plaque and sweater.

“This is a great opportunity for the students.” says instructor Kyle Sisco. “We’ve been coming to Delta for about 12 years straight now. There’s just not many institutions that host these contests.”

The growing outlook of trade skills is starting to see a struggle as there are fewer people attempting to fill the opening positions.

According to a 2012 study by Emsi Labor Market Analytics, 53 percent of skilled trade workers were between the ages of 45 and older, and 18.6 percent were between the ages of 55 and 64.

ADP (Automatic Data Processing) Research Institute and Moody’s Analytics showed in 2018 that it’s difficult finding qualified employees for the 6.7 million job openings.

The result of falling laborers could come from multiple things such as retiring workers and the idea of getting a college degree being pushed.

Though skilled trade jobs can be physically demanding and aren’t all that glamourous, they don’t rack up a debt like a regular four year degree does.

Four year degrees average around $127,000 according to TheSimpleDollar, whereas trade schooling only costs an average of $33,000.

Even with the positions struggling to be filled, it is evident that there is still a younger generation of people who have an interest in these kinds of jobs, and will one day fill the spots that are crucial in a functioning society.

Samuel Philpot • Reporter

Students recieve their award certificates at the Student Technical Solutions Competition at Delta College. University Center, April 12, 2019.

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FINANCE

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CAREER CORNER Career Services available even after graduation It’s graduation time! Application for graduation submitted? Check. Cap and gown ordered? Check. Invitations for ceremony and reception sent?

Check. Registered with Delta College’s Career Services? Wait….what?

With graduation just around the corner, many students may not think about using Delta College’s resources after they have received their credentials.

However, the Career Services offices are perfect for not only current students, but alumni as well.

resume updated now that they have graduated, have a professional interview coming up and want to be prepared, or want to seriously begin their job search. Career Services offer this along with a variety of online videos and resources free of charge.

Alumni are also very valuable for current students. When it comes to networking, many alumni are more than eager to talk to current students about their career paths or even host a student as a job shadow. Career Services has a working database of area employers in a wide variety of occupations available to students.

Interview preparation

Resume review

Cynthia Blahnik • Career Advisor

For many people, the interview is the most stressful part of the job hunt. The idea of touting one’s accomplishments and answering behavioral questions such as “Tell me a time when…” can cause a literal panic attack! Professional interviews can be anything from a phone interview to a panel interview of up to six people. If you have an upcoming interview, or just want to brush up on your skills, there are some options you may want to take advantage of.

Big Interview is a new virtual program that Career Services has recently implemented. With many companies choosing video interviews, this software program can help you get comfortable with the process.

If you prefer a one-on-one approach, career advisors also offers in-person mock interviews for a more personal touch. They can help you answer those tough questions and prepare you for any interview situation. Make sure you are dressed to impress!

Next door to Career Services is Delta’s Closet, a free service to Delta students and alumni which offers professional clothing, shoes and accessories at no cost to students.

Alumni advantages

Many Delta alumni come back to visit for a variety of reasons.

Some are making a career change, getting ready for that next promotion or looking to hire for their own company. Others want to have their

When was the last time you really had your resume looked over? If it’s been a while, graduation is a perfect time to have it reviewed by a professional to make sure that not only do you have your information updated, but that it is ready to be viewed by any number of potential employers. Career Services can help you decide on a format, identify relevant skills and choose professional language that will grab an employer’s attention.

Job searching

In a recent survey of soon-to-be graduates, a startling 90 percent had not begun to think about a job in their career field after graduation.

New graduates should be thinking about getting their career started.

One way Career Services is assisting students is with the database GradLeaders. This database is for current Delta students and alumni, and has a variety of employment opportunities from full and part time, internships and co-ops, to student employment on-campus.

It’s easy to forget the importance of a career in the midst of graduation, but remember the whole reason we go to college is to find a career, not just another job! If any student or graduate is looking for additional assistance in finding that career, please stop into Career Services in Room D102 and ask a career advisor, or give them a call at (989) 686-9072.

RETAIL ROUNDUP

Former car dealer site repurposed for new food truck festival Michael Piwowarski • News Editor @DCMichaelFP

Midland Ford was once located at 1303 South Saginaw Rd. Nowadays, you won’t find any Mustangs or Explorers parked at the now-empty lot, as the car dealer moved to a bigger facility on Joe Mann Blvd in 2015, the old one having since been demolished.

However, the empty parcel of land will soon be brimming with activity again this summer, as the newly started Midland Food Truck Festival kicks off in May. Jim Barker, event organizer and owner of Midland Impressions, already runs a festival in the Ashman Circle area called the Circle Wine Garden, which focuses on beer, wine and live music.

The new festival will operate as a sister event, and will also include alcoholic beverages, as well as flea market booths, other types of vendors and live music.

Barker was inspired to start the new festival when he attended the World’s Largest Food Truck Rally in Belle Isle, Michigan last November and saw more than 100 food trucks participating. He decided that he wanted to bring the experience to his hometown Midland, with a summer event similar to Frankenmuth’s Funtown Chowdown food truck festival.

“Everyone’s excited about it,” says Barker. “Just because they have the food truck vendors at the farmers market, things like that; you’re starting to see

them more and more. But [the] chance to have that many food trucks in one spot is an unusual opportunity.”

When Barker learned from a member of the Midland city council that there was a large, vacant lot on Saginaw Rd, he decided that a food truck festival would be a perfect use for that lot.

“There’s no grass there, but it’s a perfect opportunity to utilize some space that isn’t currently being used,” says Barker.

“And then to be able to bring a really cool event to fruition in an area that it may not have happened before.”

Although vendors have not been confirmed at this time, Barker says that he hopes to get 12-15 food trucks to participate, and has been in talks with several, including Bay City’s 5-2-oh and Lansing’s Rice Pallela.

The Circle Wine Garden had its first run in 2018, from August through September, and will operate alongside the Midland Food Truck Festival this summer. The former will run on Wednesdays, while the latter takes place on the second Saturday of every month from May to September.

However, festivals like this don’t come out of thin air. Barker currently has a GoFundMe set up for the Midland Food Truck Festival. With a funding goal of $8,000, Barker hopes to raise funds for event expenses, as well as tents, picnic tables, cement blocks, fencing, trash cans, banners, flags, signage and other accessories.

Photo courtesy Jim Barker

The Midland Burger Company serves handmade burgers and fries at the Circle Wine Graden festival, a sister event to the newly created Midland Food Truck Festival.

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Delta students step up and gain awards Maddison Godi • Reporter @DCMaddison

You can sign up for emergency notifications by using your mobile phone, text DELTAMG to 888777 April 1, 2019

Delta College Public Safety met with a student who had concerns about off-campus issues with her ex-fiancée. Public Safety offered the student information on how to obtain a personal protection order (PPO) and offered assistance if she felt threatened or concerned while on campus.

April 10, 2019

Delta College Public Safety met with a student who was concerned about the welfare of a classmate. Public Safety sought input from an instructor. The information was forwarded to counseling for appropriate follow-up.

Delta College Public Safety responded to one hit and run traffic crash report in the parking lot, and also responded to two medical or injury reports.

The Delta Beat’s final episode is on YouTube After a year’s worth of memorizing lines, being up early to film, stressful editing sessions and awards won, the Delta Beat’s eighth and final episode for the winter semester is now on our YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/TheDCStream).

From all of us at the Delta Beat team, thank you for a great year, and see you in the fall!

Several students at Delta College were given recognition for their achievements and awards at the April 9 board of trustees meeting.

Ryan Kingham, a broadcasting student, received a $1,000 scholarship from the Michigan Association of Broadcasters. The award was officially presented by Kim Wells, assistant professor in electronic media.

A current radio personality at the college’s radio station WUCX-FM (Q 90.1), Kingham will be graduating this year and transferring to Central Michigan University (CMU).

“It’s very hard for students that are part-timers to come and put in dedication, because, like, I’ve seen thousands of students every year just drop out at this point,” said Kingham during his remarks.

“I just say to myself, ‘Stick to it, kids!’”

Joseph Thornton and Patrick McCray, were two students who were selected for the Phi Theta Kappa AllMichigan Academic Team. McCray's graduating with a degree in accounting, While Thornton is graduating with an associate degree in general studies.

“It’s been amazing making memories with everyone,” said Thornton. “I don’t have a ton to say, I’ll have more to say at commencement.”

Members of the Delta Collegiate staff were also recognized for awards that they won this year. Editor-inchief Joe Thornton was joined by news editor Michael Piwowarski, page designer Robynn Verhaeghe, copy editor Franklin Thornton, video editor Michael Pieper and reporter Zach Parfeniuk for the recognition.

At the David L. Adams Apple Award ceremony in New York City, the Delta Beat won first place for best online newscast in the nation, and Franklin Thornton won third place for copy editing.

At the Michigan Community College Press Association (MCCPA) convention at Central Michigan University (CMU), the Collegiate staff won a total of 20 awards, including third place for overall page design.

Delta College student Katie Engelhardt won third place in the category of sports feature story for her student submission

detailing her life as a member of the Pioneer women’s basketball team (“A student athlete’s story: game day”).

Arts & Entertainment editor Ryan Reichard placed first for critical review (“2018 brings quality music in this year’s best albums.”)

Michael Pieper walked away with second place in video production for episode four of The Delta Beat, the same newscast that won the first place Apple Award for best online newscast.

Michael Piwowarski received third place as student journalist of the year, first place in first amendment reporting (“Our View: We must protect journalism”) and an honorable mention for humor column (“Horoscope: Pisces, better check your car!”)

Joe Thornton walked away with four awards: third place for in-depth enterprise reporting (“Adjunct faculty struggle to make a living”), third place for serious column (“Louis C.K. makes a comeback no one was asking for”), honorable mention for sports feature (“Pioneer of the Week: Peyton Miller outhustles the competition”) and second place for sports column (“The NFL continues to produce domestic abusers”).

In the multimedia reporting category (Division 1), videographer Kevin Lazzaro and past staff members Jessica Sierocki and Aubrie Smith received second place (“Performance diner improves working conditions after lawsuit”), and third place went to Zach Parfeniuk, Michael Pieper and Kelly Winters (“Zehnder’s Snowfest 2019 captivates thousands in Frankenmuth”).

Illustrator Lindsey Lang received an honorable mention for original comic (“Snowed In”) and also an honorable mention in the editorial cartoon category for her Taylor Swift illustration.

In the category of best headline, Zach Parfeniuk received an honorable mention (“Scott Dikkers peels away the foundations of The Onion”) and Ryan Reichard won third place (“Bohemian Rhapsody provides less-than-solid reenactment”).

Past staff member Jaylie Dice was recognized for her photography, with first and second place awards in the sports news photo and sports feature photo categories, respectively.

She also won first place for front page design (Volume 83, Issue 3).

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TRI CITY HOTSPOT

Tiki Pineapple brings all natural treats to Midland Zach Parfeniuk • Reporter @ZParfeniuk

MIDLAND — The start of the spring/summer season in Michigan and the warmer weather results in the desire to enjoy good food and even better desserts. Tiki Pineapple in Midland is already creating buzz with their menu, featuring a wide variety of items to choose from.

“We've been here for two months and we’re opening another shop at the Midland Mall at the end of the month,” says manager Sandra Ludwig. “The customers seem to like it and we have returning customers almost every day.”

Tiki Pineapple’s main attraction is Dole Whip, a dairy free soft serve ice cream that is served with a slew of toppings anyone can enjoy. “[Dole Whip] is dairy free, gluten free, fat free, cholesterol free, the chocolate and vanilla flavors are lactose free,” Ludwig explained. “It’s ice cream for everybody.”

Zach Parfeniuk • Reporter The dessert’s appeal doesn’t stop with the allergen Dole Whip dispensaries line the wall across considerations. A variety of flavors including strawberry, Tiki Pineapple, with a variety flavors ready lemon, raspberry, pineapple and many others are available, for everyone to enjoy. Midland, April 19, 2019. as well as speciality dishes like hot fudge sundaes.

Dole Whips aren’t the only desserts served by

Tiki Pineapple, though. Customers can create their own smoothies using any of the available soft serve flavors, blended with pineapple juice and crushed ice, or choose from the pre-made smoothie flavors such as “Citrus Blast” or “Straw-Razz”.

Beyond sweet treats, Tiki Pineapple offers a slew of lunch and dinner menu items to cap off the experience for customers, including salads, wraps and Hawaiian chili.

“All of our fruits and vegetables that are for those wraps and salads are 100 percent fresh,” says Ludwig.

Tiki Pineapple provides a wide, spacious atmosphere with tables lined alongside the windows. Decorations such as an artificial sand band and pineapple table coasters inspire the feeling of a beach.

“We just kind of went for more like a summer feel more like Hawaii or Florida,” says Ludwig.

In addition to the future Midland Mall location, Tiki Pineapple is also opening stores in Gaylord and Shelbyville, Indiana later this year.

More information, including menu, hours and delivery services, can be found at Tiki Pineapple’s website (tikipineapple.com).

MiABLE announces 'I Will Never Lose' campaign Michael Piwowarski • News Editor @DCMichaelFP

SAGINAW — For individuals with disabilities, there is financial help available for tuition, vehicle purchases, health care and other expenses.

A new statewide campaign for the MiABLE program titled “I Will Never Lose” has launched. The campaign will encourage children and adults with disabilities, as well as disabled veterans and their families, to open an account with MiABLE to save and invest money.

The MiABLE program was started in 2015 with the passage of the Michigan Able act and the 2014 passage of the Stephen Beck Jr. Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) act, the latter of which authorizing states to start savings programs for disabled people.

A 2019 press release stated that only 2,400 Michigan citizens out of nearly 300,000 who qualify are enrolled in MiABLE, due to a lack of awareness.

Those who have a MiABLE account can save money without risking losing government benefits such as medicaid and supplemental security income. This low registration

necessitated the launch of a statewide ad campaign for public awareness.

Both Republican and Democrat state legislators were present at an April 13 press conference, taking place at the SVRC Marketplace in Saginaw, showcasing bipartisan support for MiABLE. “One of those communities that is often overlooked is those folks with disabilities,” said Vanessa Guerra, Democratic state representative from Saginaw. “They are [...] less likely to be employed. And when they are employed, they are more likely to be under-employed.”

Guerra elaborated that people with disabilities have to rely on government benefits to have a stable income, where they are limited to $2,000 in assets. With MiABLE, people who are eligible can save and invest up to $15,000 each year.

“I think that having MiABLE for disabled students would be amazing because it helps with tuition; because I had to go through MRS to have the money to have my books and my tuition,” says Michela Robb, a creative writing student at Saginaw Valley State University (SVSU) who has cerebral palsy.

Despite her disability, Robb is determined to live her life as a better citizen and loves to work. She says that being on MiABLE would better allow her to live as a productive Michigan citizen without worrying about the limitations her disability brings.

“I’ve been writing since I was 12,” says Robb, who wants a career as a publisher. “I would love to be able to publish books and earn money that way, and to be able to speak through writing, basically.”

“Thankfully, with MiABLE, we are making changes to that so that these people can have all the opportunities that they deserve and they can save and they can have a future that’s just as bright as it is for everyone else,” Guerra said.

A free informational session is coming up Wednesday, May 1 at 11 a.m, at the Saginaw County Community Health Authority’s A&W Professional Development & Business Center, 1 Germania Platz in Saginaw. The presentation will go over several topics, including history of the ABLE act, who is eligible for an ABLE account, how to open an account and more.

Michael Piwowarski • News Editor

Michela Robb, a student at Saginaw Valley State University with cerebral palsy, discusses the financial restarints that come from living with a disability at the MiABLE press conference in the SVRC Marketplace. Saginaw, April 15, 2019.

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Goodbyes from graduating staff Zach Parfeniuk

Zach is a sociology major from Midland and is transferring to Central Michigan University in the fall to continue his education, as well as pursuing a minor in journalism and writing. He joined the Collegiate staff last September and feels that joining the staff was one of the best decisions he made at Delta. Out of all his experiences at the Collegiate this year, Zach’s favorite are filming the “Collegiate Tries It” videos and writing news stories. His advice is never stop believing in your ability to change something about your life, because it’s your perseverance that can make all the difference.

Robynn Verhaeghe

Robynn is a graphic design major from Essexville. She is graduating in April with an associate in general studies and will be transferring to Michigan State University in the fall to pursue a degree in graphic design. She has been a page designer at the Collegiate for three semesters and made a lot of memories, as well as lifelong friendships.

Her favorite memories include filming the award winning Delta Beat and being in New York for the 2019 College Media Association conference. Her advice she leaves behind to her fellow Pioneers is to take advantage of every opportunity, because you never know what it may lead to.

Joe Thornton

Joe is an economics major from Saginaw. He is graduating with an associate in general studies and transferring to the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor in the fall to obtain his bachelor’s in economics. He began working at the Delta Collegiate as a sports reporter during fall of 2017, eventually becoming sports editor and then editorin-chief. His favorite moments came on production night when each issue was done, being able to sign off on a product and see it sitting on newsstands the following day. His parting words are as follows: “Find excitement in the chaos and confusion.

Having it all figured out is boring.”

Kevin Lazzaro

Kevin is an electronic media major from Midland. He is graduating with two degrees, and a certificate. He is moving on to advance his education at a university within the next year, while also expanding his own media production business. He has worked at the Collegiate several times between fall 2017 and winter 2019, working mostly as a multimedia reporter. Being able to meet inspiring people and go to interesting new places such as New York have been his favorite parts of working here. His parting words are to be patient in finding the thing that you love doing. You only have one life to live, so don't misguide yourself into a field that you don't have passion in.

Kelly Winters

Kelly is an electronic media major from Bay City. She is graduating with an associates in applied arts in digital film production, as well as an advanced certificate in general writing. Her plans for the future are to pursue a major in marketing and a minor in film at Michigan State University. While at Delta, here goal was to peruse as much opportunity as possible. She sees her three semesters with the Collegiate as one of the greatest opportunities thus far that Delta has given her. Her advice to any and all fellow students would be to always take advantage of as many new experiences and chances as possible.

Life isn’t worth living if you’re always playing it safe. Do something that’s scary and pushes you out of your comfort zone. This is how we expand and grow as individuals.

Ryan Reichard

Ryan is an English major from Birch Run. He is graduating with an associate in arts and will be transferring to Grand Valley State University to obtain his bachelor’s in English. He began working at the Delta Collegiate during the 2018 winter semester as an arts and entertainment reporter, eventually becoming the editor for that section. His favorite part of working at the Collegiate was reviewing the latest albums and being able to share his passion for music with everyone. His parting words are: “Follow your passions for a life you will love.”

Amanda Miller

Amanda is graduating with an associates in art and design, and has been working at the Delta Collegiate since October 2018. She is looking forward to exploring further educational opportunities and employment avenues after graduation.

Her favorite thing about the time spent working at the Collegiate has been being a part of a really great team of enthusiastic people. Her parting words for fellow students are to find what you love to do, and do it over and over again. It takes years to become a master of anything, and you might as well invest that time with your whole heart.

Michael Piwowarski • News Editor

Graduating staff pose together one last time before their time with the Collegiate comes to an end. University Center, April 18, 2019.

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Pioneer power pays off: commencement speakers share their stories Maddison Godi • Reporter @DCMaddison

UNIVERSITY CENTER - Two Delta College students out of the many graduating this Friday, April 26 will take on the important role of sharing their stories as this year's commencement speakers.

“I get nervous talking in front of a class of students,” says Jessica Fraley, 28. “Now I get to talk in front of hundreds of people.”

Fraley came to Delta to take the “scare factor” out of college. She will study social work at Saginaw Valley State University (SVSU) in the fall because she enjoys helping people and advocating for their strengths.

“I am kind of scared to get lost at Saginaw Valley,” says Fraley. “I feel Delta College is a small town, and it has the home feeling.”

Joseph Thornton, 19, chose Delta because it was the cost-efficient option. He is going to the University of Michigan to study economics, in order to learn how to handle his finances.

His overall goal is to work in government.

“I want to be remembered as somebody who made people’s lives better,” says Thornton. “Whether it is small or massive, just making people laugh, making people smile constantly; just bringing positivity into the world.”

One thing that both these speakers have in common is their dedication to bettering

I never thought any of this was possible for me, - Joseph Thornton

themselves, along with those around them.

Thornton started high school with a 1.6 GPA. He lacked work ethic and was an average student.

Before graduation, one of his teachers asked the seniors in his class where they were going to college, but asked Thornton if he was going to college.

“The day after graduating high school, I realized I didn't want to be that way anymore.

I had to make a change,” says Thornton.

Thornton’s transition to college was an eyeopening experience for him, where he realized he had what it took to become a dedicated student.

In Fraley’s case, she was at a particularly low point in her life before she came to Delta, having struggled with heroin addiction and currently four years in recovery.

“We have a saying in the recovery community,” said Fraley. “It’s an act of giving back what was given so freely to me.”

Through her experience, Fraley has realized her full potential. People ask her if she would go back and change her life and she says no. Working through her own recovery program has helped her find her love for helping other people find their voice.

Fraley and Thornton have both found success while juggling busy schedules. In addition to being a full-time student, Thornton is editor-in-chief of the Delta Collegiate, president of Phi Theta Kappa’s Xi Delta chapter, president and founder of the Delta College Economics Club, a Men of Delta member, a Black Student Union member and a Society of Hispanic Leaders member.

Thornton has received the President’s Student Champion for Diversity award, the Caroline

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Joseph Thornton and Jessica Fraley get ready to give their speeches at Delta College’s graduation this Friday, April 26th.

Gruenberg Wirtz Honors Award and the Service and Leadership Robert and Joyce Hetzler Family Award.

“Professors Crystal Starkey, Mark Mitchell and Eric Wiesenauer are all people who have seen me at low points and told me to persevere through them,” says Thornton.

Fraley works at Five Below in Saginaw, manages Pivot Point in Midland, is a full-time student and is getting married Sept. 7. Her past has made her into a strong individual who can handle whatever is thrown her way.

“I never thought any of this was possible for me,” said Fraley. “I just ask for strength, guidance and grace.”

Coffee Beanery looking to open up shop in Saginaw campus Michael Piwowarski • News Editor @DCMichaelFP

Mere months before the anticipated summer opening of Delta College’s new downtown Saginaw learning center, a Michigan-based coffee chain intends to become a part of it.

Michele Pierce, the owner of the Coffee Beanery location at Fashion Square Mall in Saginaw, went to the April 9 board of trustees meeting and presented her proposal to open a new Coffee Beanery stall inside the Saginaw campus.

“Seeing that there is a coffee shop [at the main campus], I think that it would be a good addition for the Saginaw community as well as the students that get up and go to class every morning,” says Pierce.

During her quick presentation, Pierce showed the board a reference rendering of the potential Coffee Beanery kiosk.

She later talked with a few of the board members after the meeting and is looking to complete a written proposal for the board to consider, as they also

consider bids from other businesses.

According to Pierce, the kiosk would take up 176 square feet and most of the cost - including construction - would be covered by the Coffee Beanery rather than Delta, however the complete logistics of cost are yet to be finalized.

Delta College president Jean Goodnow confirmed at the meeting that there are tentative plans in place to feature vending at the Saginaw center.

The Coffee Beanery is based in Flushing and currently operates more than 100 locations in the U.S. including several locations in Michigan. Fashion Square Mall, however, is their only store in the Tri City area. Coffee Beanery hopes to use this opportunity to expand even further into the local community, as well as potentially open up shop in the future Midland Center too.

“My next step is to kind of see if I can do a survey at the school to see if it’s possible; if it’s something that I can get a response from the students, letting the board know that this [is what the community would] want,” says Pierce.

Photo courtesy of Michele Pierece

Reference rendering of the Coffee Beanery kiosk in the Delta College Saginaw campus.

Pierce was born and raised in Saginaw and was also a student at Delta College. This motivates her to give back to the community through

a new Coffee Beanery kiosk; a way for students at the Saginaw Center to recharge in time for their classes.

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New Delta College baseball field nears completion

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UNIVERSITY CENTER — As Delta’s baseball players and coaches compete this season, they continue to make the trek to Wickes Park in Saginaw for practice and games, as they have for every season up until now. Finally, the team will be provided with a new stadium on main campus, directly adjacent to the softball field.

As the project nears completion, project manager Rick Sella from Serenus Johnson Construction feels proud of the progress that his team has made and the hurdles they’ve overcome.

“It’s been a challenge,” Sella said.

“We started almost a year ago, and the weather just has not cooperated very well. We had a very wet fall, a very cold winter and another very wet spring.”

Though weather was the largest obstacle for Sella and his team, another obstacle was consulting those involved with the baseball program to make sure their voice was heard.

“Another challenge has been making sure that we’re getting input from everybody that wants this done. Obviously the baseball team and the coach had some things they wanted.” Sella said.

Sella has a personal stake in the completion of the new field, as his son is

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The view from home plate in Delta's new diamond as construction workers finish the new west parking lot.

University Center, April 22, 2019. currently a sophomore and plays third base for the Pioneers. Though Delta’s baseball team won’t be able to use the field this year, head baseball coach Danny Smith felt that one of the biggest gains from the field going forward would be the added utility for the team.

“We weren’t able to play on it this year, but once we are able to actually practice or play on it, I expect it’ll be a huge relief,” Smith said. “It’s been so difficult the last eight years to have to change our clothes in the parking lot and haul gear back and forth 10 miles every day from Delta and to not have water or a restroom or storage.”

Smith also thought that for new recruits deciding on what college or university to attend, the new field will certainly be an added bonus for Delta

College’s athletics division, as having a field that Delta can call home will make the entire baseball program more enticing.

“There are some changes we will have to make to the new field initially, but I expect by the end of fall it’ll have the look and feel of a top-notch baseball field,” Smith said. “The fact that we’re on campus and in the middle of everything is the most exciting aspect of all, we have a place to call our own.”

The field is only the first in a series of construction projects that Delta officials are planning in order to renovate the west campus grounds. Director of Facilities Nick Bovid detailed the ideas that are in store for the future.

“This project is part of a larger project called the West Campus Master Plan,”

Bovid said. “We’re talking right now about doing an observatory on top of the hill, as part of that we’ll have some walking trails that go around here. We are hoping to get scoreboards out here for the baseball field and the softball and soccer teams as well.”

With the field nearing completion, students are sure to enjoy being able to watch baseball games from campus in the great outdoors.

“On game days, between classes, students can hopefully come out and watch them,” Sella said.

“The athletes for practice can go straight from school to here.”

SPORTS IN BRIEF Cyclists!

Pioneer Pride!

Body Do you like cycling?

Come to the Rust Shaker event in Harrison at the campus of Mid Michigan Community College. You can register online until Thursday, April 25, at www.bikereg.com.

The Delta baseball team will match up against Lansing Community College on Saturday, April 27, while the softball team will face off in a double-header against Macomb Community College that afternoon. For more info, head to www. deltapioneers.com/sports.

5k Color Run in Auburn The color run on Saturday, April 27. The event will take place at Auburn City Park, with registration beginning at 9:30 a.m. and the race starting at 10:30 a.m. For more information, contact auburnpto@bcschools.net.

Great Lakes Loons The Great Lakes Loons are hoping for hot weather, and hotter bats, as they compete against West Michigan and Beloit. For those interested in witnessing America’s pastime, tickets can be purchased at www.milb. com/great-lakes/schedule/.

Spirit! Let’s hear it!

The Saginaw Spirit are facing off against the Guelph Storm in their latest playoff series. The Spirit will be back at the Dow Event Center in a potential game five or game seven to be played on April 26 and Monday April 29, respectively.

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Being a sports fan in Michigan crushes spirits Joe Thornton Editor-in-Chief @DCJoeThornton

Dear Michiganders, It’s been a long year, hasn’t it? It’s been a struggle for every one of our sports teams. The Tigers finished horribly, the Red Wings missed playoffs for the second year in a row and the Lions just chose to be the Lions.

Luckily, we have the Pistons to thank for giving us a glimpse of hope by making the playoffs.

I think their owner just grabbed them by the collar and told them: “Listen, this brand new stadium isn’t going to pay for itself! You guys need to win some freakin’ games!” And they listened. On the back of Blake Griffin, the Pistons were able to squeak their way into the playoffs.

But does it really matter that you made it to the playoffs when you get knocked out in the first round every single time? The Pistons are likely going to get swept by the Bucks. The Greek Freak, Giannis Antetokounmpo, is just having his way with the Pistons’ defense. On the bright side, if you happen to attend one of these playoff games you get to

enjoy Little Caesars Arena and watch an MVP candidate play. Unfortunately, he’s playing for the other team.

On a local level, we get to take pride in the Saginaw Spirit!

Their progress and playoff push is something to be proud of, and we need to take what we can get as sports fans in Michigan.

There are numerous times we’ll be disappointed, but this doesn’t have to be one of them.

Anyways, this is my final rant.

It’s been quite a year putting all my rage on a page, and boy has there been a lot of it. While my articles may no longer come out, I can assure you my frustration will remain and I’m excited to see how the Lions waste their top 10 draft pick this time around.

It’s been a pleasure, A Frustrated Fan

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The true cost of head injuries in A merican football Matthew Rygwelski Student Opinion

Aaron Hernandez was serving a life sentence for the murder of Odin Lloyd in 2013 when he hung himself in his cell on April 17, 2017. He was a former tight end for the New England Patriots from 2010 until 2012. After his death, Hernandez's brain was given to Boston University’s Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) Center for research. The results found that Hernandez had the most severe symptoms of anyone diagnosed for CTE of his age. His brain had large holes resulting from the breaking down of the Tau protein. This protein controls the nervous system in the body.

While Hernandez is merely one example of CTE, many other former players have been diagnosed with this disease, but others aren’t even aware that they have CTE. This is caused by the National Football League and the National Collegiate Athletic Association not doing their parts on educating its players and the public about the very real dangers caused by head injuries.

Firstly, what are these head injuries caused by football? There are two main injuries directly connected to playing football; concussions and Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy. Concussions are the far more common of the two and are also the least severe. According to the Weill Cornell Brain and Spine Center, concussions prevent the brain from functionally normally which could cause memory loss. Long-term concussions can lead to trouble concentrating, irritability, depression, and sleep deprivation.

CTE is similar to a concussion, but is more dangerous. CTE causes behavioral issues such as aggression and inability to control thoughts.

The NFL and NCAA both accept the link between football and head injuries, but that’s not enough. They still are trying to hide the issue from the public eye. In an article published in CNN, the former sportscaster Bob Costas explains how he believes he was fired because of his opinions on the topic of head injuries. Costas was set to host the Super Bowl, but because of his thoughts on head injuries, he was fired from the job. According to Costas, NBC told him, “It[the Super Bowl] is a daylong celebration of football, and you are not the right person to celebrate football.” Costas is well-known and well respected, and even then the power of the NFL silenced him. Instead of trying to work towards widespread knowledge of the issue, the NFL censors him. The NFL has continued to downplay the significance of head injuries, but in reality they are all too real, and quite common as well.

Matthew Rygwelski is a freshman at Delta College studying Accounting.

A study conducted by Boston University found CTE in 110 of the 111 brains that played football. This is an alarmingly high percentage of CTE, proving that it really is a problem. The NFL, however isn’t completely ignoring the problem. According to an article published by the Associated Press, the NFL pledged $100 million to research in neuroscience. This appears to be a lot of money, however when you consider the fact the NFL is worth an estimated $45 billion; it’s very little. The NFL also was involved with a class action lawsuit, where they agreed to pay $1 billion to a group of 20,000 former players and families. However only 700 of those players have actually received their payment.

While the big football organizations are doing research, the research isn’t always the most accurate. Chris Borland is a former NFL linebacker, who since his retirement in 2014 has dedicated his time towards working with researchers and talking with the public about CTE. He spoke in front of a US House subcommittee to criticize the NCAA’s research on concussions. His findings showed that the NCAA only reports between 1/8th and 1/20th of the amount of concussions that occur. Like the NFL, the NCAA is not giving the issue the seriousness it deserves.

In a sport such as football, the only way to be truly safe from a head injury is to not play football.

Obviously, that isn’t reasonable possibility, but it is one nevertheless. The NFL needs to be more open about these injuries and make information available to everyone. A bigger focus needs to be on player safety and less on monetary side. As a fan of football, people need to stay informed on this issue and accept the true dangers of the sport.

The NFL and NCAA need to be held accountable for their lack of action, and it’s the people that can make a change. Fans need to challenge the NFL and NCAA’s transparency on this topic by speaking out, and simply not giving up until the issue takes the forefront of the NFL and NCAA. Otherwise, the problem with CTE and concussions will grow and the players will not feel safe.

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NOTEWORTHY Fall ‘Crazy in Love’ with Beyoncé’s new Netflix special

Arguably one of the world’s biggest superstars, Beyoncé Knowles has risen to a status not many celebrities and singers have not been able to reach. Since debuting in the ‘90s, Beyoncé has set the tone for performers to come after her. Despite being a global superstar, Beyoncé has been able to keep her family life private, for the most part.

On her new Netflix special, “Homecoming,” we get a glimpse into daily life for the singer as she prepared for her historic Coachella performance last April. Here is a list of the most surprising, interesting and entertaining aspects of Beyoncé that are shown in “Homecoming.”

1. Beyoncé owns her motherly nature Though she is a global powerhouse, “Homecoming” shows a different side to the singer that the public is not often privy to.

Some of the behind-the-scenes footage features Beyoncé with her children Sir, Rumi and Blue Ivy. The superstar can be seen embracing her children after a long day of rehearsals and can be heard saying that she wants to go home to her children. The public does not often get to see this side of the extremely private celebrity.

The moments she shares with her children are beautiful showing that the motherly nature is one of the bare essences of humanity.

2. Beyoncé hand crafted her performance It’s not surprising that a global superstar such as Beyoncé wants every show to go off as planned.

Beyoncé takes this to another level, having a hand in every element of the show. In the special, the singer admits to handpicking everything from the costumes, to the stage design, to the height of the pyramid stage and to the lights used and various other elements of the performance. While this is a shock to some, Beyoncé had a hand in nearly every detail. Every button and every pin were hand chosen by the singer to fully craft a performance represented of who the superstar is.

3. Beyoncé and Jay-Z put their ‘Love on Top’ It has been a couple of turbulent years for the celebrity couple, from the now notorious elevator fight between Beyoncé’s sister Solange and Jay-Z to Beyoncé released her landmark album “Lemonade” in which she seemly called out Jay-Z for his infidelity, to Jay-Z releasing his side of the story on his acclaimed album “4:44.” All of that seems to be in the past now as Jay-Z can be seen comforting Beyoncé as she experiences muscle cramps and the couple can be seen spending time together as a family with their children. At one particular moment, the couple can even be seen Facetiming, demonstrating that both are still “Bonnie & Clyde.”

Tri Cities give #RSD19 a spin Michael Piwowarski • News Editor @DCMichaelFP

Saturday, April 13 was a big day for record stores and collectors alike in the Tri City area, as Record Store Day 2019 festivities commenced.

Electric Kitsch in Bay City, Radio Wasteland Records in Midland, Records and Tapes Galore in Saginaw and Electric Crown Records in Flint all had Record Store Day exclusive releases as well as specials, giveaways, live music

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performances and more.

These stores had lines going out the door when they opened in the morning, with enthusiastic shoppers flocking in to get their vinyl fix.

If you missed Record Store Day, you can always just stop by one of these record stores during normal business hours, since they always have a wide selection of vinyl records, CDs, tapes, accessories and more in stock.

You may even find a leftover Record Store Day exclusive.

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4. Blue Ivy Carter shows off her vocal skills The eldest child of Beyoncé and Jay-Z, Blue Ivy is no stranger to the recording booth. She holds the record for the youngest person to appear on the Billboard charts due in part to her being featured on her mom’s 2013 song “Blue.” Now several years later, she is showing off her vocal skills again, this time on Beyoncé’s “Homecoming.” In the special, Blue Ivy can be heard singing a song and being encouraged by her mother. If Blue Ivy wants to pursue a career in music, then she has a good coach with her supportive mom by her side.

5. ‘Listen’ to Beyoncé’s iconic Coachella set There’s no denying that the music is at the very center of this project. Beyoncé performed many of her classic hits, including “Crazy in Love,” “Single Ladies” and “Love on Top.” She also included newer releases such as “Drunk in Love,” “Formation” and “Sorry.” One of the biggest highlights came when the singer performed her song “Freedom” from her 2016 album “Lemonade.” Despite the song being three years old now, it still becomes a goosebump inducing listen. While the footage is from last year’s Coachella performance, it is still “Irreplaceable.”

Michael Piwowarski • News Editor

Shoppers sift through 50-cent record crates set up outside the Electric Kitsch in Bay City, during their Record Store Day celebration. April 13, 2019.

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My ‘Fleeting’ encounter with Greta Van Fleet Jeffrey Vande Zande Collegiate Correspondent

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Mike Richards, rhythm guitar player and vocalist for ADABOY!, sings his heart out on stage with their original alternative pop/rock music. Bay City, April 14, 2019.

Local awards 'Review' musicians’ talents Kevin Lazzaro • Multimedia Reporter

Musicians and fans of Rock, Rap, Country and many more genres, came together for a night of food, drinks and plenty of music.

Held at the Lumber Barons Brewery in Bay City, the 33rd annual Review Music Awards took place on Sunday, April 14.

Bands and Artists from all over the TriCity area came together to perform and to recognize each other's commendable talent.

A large snowstorm hit the Tri-City area just before the event started, but that did not put a damper on the evening. Everyone powered their way through the weather to appreciate and recognize the locally produced music. Bob Rick, 65, a Saginaw native and a fan of the event said, “It’s fun to come out here. It’s a good time… I love all of it.”

There were a plethora of awards given away at the award ceremony. Every major genre had their hat in the ring. Everything from Jazz to HipHop was honored. This year there were a total of 904 nominees and a record breaking (in the history of the Review Music Awards) 10,650 votes cast for the event. The awards were separated into a time slot for each of the major genres.

Before each award session a band from that genre would perform some of their original music or covers of popular/classic songs. All of the bands that performed were very well received and had people on their feet dancing all night. The event included sets from: The Saginaw Elite Band, Billy Gunther, ADABOY!, The F.O.R. Collective, Soul X-Press, Aubrey Burne and Spitzer.

After their sets were over, some of these bands didn’t have to leave the stage for too long, because they won awards in their categories; this being Spitzer (who won Best Rap/Hip Hop Video for “Take Me To My Home”), Billy Gunther (who won Best Country Video for “Take Me Home”) and Soul X-Press (who won Best Funk Band).

Many great bands/artists were awarded this year for the amazing content that they produced. Some of the highlights included: Rest for the Wicked winning Best Rock Band, Catfood Sandwich winning Best Duo and Aaron Johnson winning Best Solo Artist. All the other winners can be found on the Review Magazine website, www.review-mag.com.

Another highlight of the evening was a surprise award given to the creator of the Review Magazine, Robert Martin, 64. Friends of the magazine appreciate everything that it has done for the local music community and displayed their support by offering up recognition of their own. This year marked not only the 33rd annual Review Music awards, but also the 40th year anniversary of the Review Magazine.

When asked how he felt about reaching this accolade Martin said, “It’s really gratifying to have the support, to be able to do what we do, and be able to foster the community of musicians and talent that we have here, because it’s pretty rich.

It’s always evolving. It’s always engaging, always interesting, and it’s my job just to get it out there.”

As the awards end and so does this year’s anniversary of the magazine. A new group of talented, aspiring musicians is eagerly awaiting their chance to be up on stage accepting their award next year.

I am a professor in the English Department, but I teach several classes in the film program at Delta. In two of the courses, ENG 258: Introduction to Screenwriting and EM 280: Digital Film Capstone, I had Josh Kiszka, the lead singer of Greta Van Fleet. This would have been 5 or 6 years ago when the band was together, but more a local sensation than the worldwide rock band we know today.

At the time, Josh showed just as much talent for (and interest in) filmmaking as he did in music, although I recall him commenting about gigs.

My memories of Josh in the screenwriting course are vague, but I distinctly remember him in the capstone course. He was really quite a character, full of energy. In fact, I remember one time he and members of his filmmaking team came to class dressed in shark costumes (That's Josh in the middle).

Josh's team was working on a very elaborate western ... a revenge/vendetta short film.

I was only able to see bits and pieces of their work because at this time, the band was really starting to take off... so much so that Josh eventually dropped the course. I never did get to see their finished film.

Josh Kiszka hangs out with classmates at EM 280: Digital Film Capstone.

Submit your 'Fleet'ing encounter If you or someone you know has been lucky enough meet these local rockers, we welcome your pictures and stories for a chance to be featured in the Delta Collegiate. Email your stories to our A&E editor Ryan Reichard at ryanreichard@delta.edu, or directly to the newspaper's email at deltacollegiate@gmail.com.

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Guns are not the problem; people are Skylar Rocha Student Submission

In 2018, the Gun Violence Archive reported that 340 individuals in the United States committed mass shootings, when four or more people are shot and killed in one setting. Strict laws that promote gun control are not the answer to end or reduce mass shootings in the United States. Rather, a better way to reduce mass shootings is to get background checks that look into mental illness and get rid of gun free zones.

Glenn Duncan is the owner of Duncan’s Outdoor Shop in Bay City and has been in the business for 56 years. He attends meetings in Lansing to speak with legislators as well as the Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) agency biannually.

Duncan said that he believes mental illness plays a role in mass shootings.

“The biggest problem is mental [health] and [politicians] don’t know how to control, maintain, or understand it,” he said.

Currently, it is against federal law to sell a firearm to an individual who has

a history of mental illness. According to the Giffords Law Center, “...individuals who have been ‘committed to a mental institution’ or ‘adjudicated as a mental defective.’ This prohibition, however, does not include many other individuals know to be dangerously mentally ill.”

Mother Jones conducted a study that looked at 62 mass shootings from 1982 to 2012. They found that 38 of the shooters “displayed outwards signs of mental health problems prior to the killings.”

In April 2007, a Virginia Tech student shot and killed 32 people and injured 17 on campus. According to federal law, he shouldn’t have been able to obtain a firearm because of his mental health history, yet he bypassed two background checks with a licensed seller. In Virginia, at the time of the shooting, it was not required to report individuals who were not allowed to obtain a firearm due to their mental health. From the date of the shooting to January 31, 2014, the number of mental health records sent into the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) increased by 700 percent. Why are the states not sending in mental health records? They are worried about privacy, but when NICS looks into that information, it doesn’t see any clinical information. The NICS will only tell the licensed seller if the

individual can proceed, be delayed or denied the right to purchase the firearm.

Not only can the type of people who have firearms be deadly, but so are some of the areas we are in every single day: gun-free zones. John Lott Jr, the president of the Crime Prevention Research Center, said that “most gunmen are smart enough to know that they can kill more people if they attack places where victims can’t defend themselves” and 98 percent of mass shootings have happened in gun-free zones.

Gun-free zones are supposed to remove the fear of gun violence, but think about where the most mass shootings have happened. In July 2012, a gunman went into a movie theater and killed 12 individuals. In February 2018, a former student went into Marjory Stoneman Douglas, opened fire and killed 17 people.

In 1999, an army psychiatrist walked into an army medical building and killed 13. Recently, Arkansas proposed a bill that would get rid of gun-free zones “to provide for the safety of the public.”

Removing these areas allows citizens who legally own a firearm to be able to not only protect themselves, but also others who are around them. Armed individuals are the only ones who can stop a shooter on the spot. Law enforcement can be called, but the

majority of the time the damage has already begun. The right of the people is being violated because law abiding citizens cannot defend themselves.

When these tragedies happen, individuals need to stop blaming gun owners for the shootings. There isn’t a sane person that will commit a mass shooting. It needs to be mandatory for the states to send in mental health records to NICS. We want to protect ourselves, our loved ones or even complete strangers in this crazy world we live in. We lock our doors at night to protect ourselves, so why can’t we protect ourselves once we leave the security of our homes? Why do we have to be the ones who are vulnerable?

Being in a gun-free zone is unsettling.

You never know what is going to happen.

Going to a place where people are carrying firearms is when you should feel the safest. Gun control laws are solely political and not for the good of the people. Think about that next time when it comes to voting for those laws, because you could be the next victim.

However, some of us will go on to universities to chase after more overpriced pieces of cardstock.

Alas, rather than stressing about money, we really need to be found on what our parents are going to be turning our bedrooms into once we fly the nest. An office. A home gym. A room to display all of their collectibles. Either way, we will be expected to never return to our rooms ever again. Scary thoughts for some of us. And for those of you that are already out of the house and managing on your own, congrats! You are the real superiors of campus. Not the students that romp around in scrubs all day.

Guys, we have made it! We’ve survived the past two, four, or ten years of walking through Delta’s halls, dodging the Media students and their video cameras while trying to make it across campus in the five minutes.

At the end of the day we are all here for two reasons, to get our degree and to appease our parents with a cringy picture in a cap and gown holding a diploma.

This brings me to my final point.

Let's give a round of applause to our parents. Without them, would any of us be here? STEM majors would say no, but even the liberal art students can agree that if they didn't give us a leg to stand on, we wouldn't have made it to this point.

Even though we are all experiencing different occurrences next year, let’s not forget about our final moments together here right now… That would have been a nice sentiment if people were required to attend graduation.

With that being said, if you are here you definitely don’t want to be much longer. So I will bid my final goodbye to the class of 2019!

Good luck and Godspeed to all!

Skylar Rocha is a nursing major at Delta College who is active in the firearm community. She volunteers at Duncan’s Outdoor Shop in Bay City for events including Glock Matches, Friends of the NRA Banquet and Rimfire Matches.

Straight Outta Delta Kelly Winters Multimedia Reporter @DCKellyWinters

Once again, everyone’s favorite time of the year has rolled around.

Summer is just around the corner!

News surrounding commencement is in everyone’s ear and the end is finally in sight. Exciting, but not much different from any other year....

Except for one thing.

Delta College has decided to hold a contest. Rather than letting people earn a spot in the commencement program, the college will allow students to submit original speeches.

The only stipulation is that applicants must have a 2.0 GPA or above.

Here is the speech that had been hand picked by none other than Delta College president, Jean Goodnow:

Hello, everyone! On behalf of

the Delta College graduating class of 2019, I would like to welcome all faculty, family, friends, loved ones and distinguished guests (only your top 5 though). Graduates, you’ve done it! This is a major day for all of us! Today marks the day that some of us have done the impossible: complete a two year degree in two years! For others, it marks the end of a not-so-hot and rather light affair with Delta College. Either way, we are all on to bigger and better things.

Finally, rather than scraping and saving for a piece of paper signed by people that most of us have never met, we will be able to put our time and effort towards working for a piece of paper that is signed by our boss. Class, we are at a very interesting middle ground in our lives right now. Some of us will continue into bigger and better things out in the working world.

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OUR VIEW Changing the The cannabis future for the better Tammy Wright • Collegiate Correspondent

What would possess a fifty-something to re-enter college? To many, I’d already reached hallowed ground: a pension, social security, Medicare, no daily obligations and most of the time, an empty nest. Am I nuts or what?

For me, retirement isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. I couldn’t just hang around until my kid picks out my nursing home. I was already plenty productive; sewing dancewear, making costumes for high school musicals, working as a master gardener and morphing into den mother for the high school lacrosse team my husband coaches. I love all these, but one thing still bothered me-not having a college degree.

Since marrying my husband in 1995, I’ve considered myself the family dummy. His late father was a pediatrician, his mom an RN, he’s an attorney, and his siblings and spouses include a CPA, an MBA, three people with four PhDs, three people with four MAs, and four BAs. Family gatherings were brutal. I would excuse myself from conversations about the latest tax laws and the molecular structure of whoknows-what, to refresh the punchbowl.

My first semester back at Delta, I had to write my first paper in 35 years. I handed it to my husband for a critique and out came the red pen.

Who knew you couldn’t use past and present tense in the same sentence? I cried. I knew I wasn’t smart enough for college. I got an A on that paper and every one after that but without his help (I’m not going through that again).

When I started back, my desire was to counsel teens. I wanted to be a social worker. With each passing semester, I found out more about myself and as my perspective broadened, different

things started to interest me. I can’t see myself sitting in a chair all day listening to adolescents, and quietly responding, “How does that make you feel?” I am boisterous and like to joke around.

Not good qualities for a counselor.

I’ve decided to major in sociology with a minor in criminal justice.

I have never seen any students close to my age roaming the halls of Delta. I emailed the registrar to ask if I was the oldest degree-seeking student. She said I was not-I think she lies. It doesn’t really matter, I am having a blast. Being around young people is fun and energizing.

It’s also like having my own personal technology department following me around- “What’s an Em Dash and how do I find one on my laptop? How do I insert a header and page numbers?”

I am always amazed at the way my classmates address the professors. I was raised to call someone of authority by their title, unless told otherwise. Maybe I’m old fashioned, but I cringe when an 18-year-old raises his hand and says, “Hey Jim, when is the assignment due again?” Yikes. Since I don’t have a death wish, I call my instructors “Professor so-and-so.” If they have a PhD, I address them as “Dr. so-andso.” They worked hard for that title. If I had a PhD, I’d make everyone call me Dr. Wright-including my husband.

I was assigned to write three articles for The Collegiate, with the theme of being a non-traditional (old) student.

It is an honors option project. I think everyone should try an honors class. It will push you beyond what you thought you were capable of. At my high school graduation in 1980, my friends wore their fancy Honors Society cords over their gowns. I wore my gown. This time will be different-I will get those cords. That’s another reason why this fifty-something reentered college-this is my mulligan.

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marketplace will spark up the mitten state’s economy

After the passing of Proposal 1 during the 2018 midterm election, the state of Michigan officially legalized the recreational use of cannabis.

This is groundbreaking, as Michigan became the first state in the Midwest to do so. Recreational cannabis dispensaries are expected to begin sales officially in early 2020. We believe that this is good for Michigan.

Even though the election was several months ago, it is still too soon to see the effects that this has had on Michigan citizens. To really see the benefits it will have, we have to look at the other states that have legalized cannabis in the marketplace.

States that have passed the legalization of cannabis have made large financial gains due to the increased tax revenue.

According to data collected by the Oregon Department of Revenue, Research Section, tax revenue from February 2016 amounted to $2.5 million.

In three years, the revenue gathered every month has almost quadrupled.

It now rests at $8.1 million statewide.

Over the course of three years, the state of Oregon has accumulated almost $200 million in tax revenue from its legalized cannabis marketplace. This is a large amount of money that is being pumped into the state’s economy.

We believe that Michigan stands to greatly benefit financially since it contains double the population of Oregon.

With the money flowing into the state directly, it is being taken away from the black market, used to rebuild infrastructure and increase the budget for public schools and police.

The police can focus on violent crimes with this extra funding, rather than the possession of a nearly harmless substance.

Speaking of crime, legalization has been shown to reduce the amount of cannabis affiliated crimes in the states that chose to enact this legislation. According to stats found on DrugPolicy.org, in

Washington “... the number of marijuanarelated convictions in the state decreased by 81% between 2011 and 2014.”

The site also points out that “A single arrest and prosecution for the possession of marijuana cost [Washington] an estimated $1,000 to $2,000 in police, prosecutor, defense attorney and court expenses. In fact, the state spent over $200 million on marijuana enforcement between 2000 and 2010.” With legalization, not only are cannabis related crimes down substantially, but so much time and money is being saved by not wasting the resources on this non-violent crime.

The lows do not outweigh the highs.

We believe that Michigan will adapt to the drug testing situation. By investing some of the revenue into development research for a breathalyzer-like THC testing device we can overcome this hurdle.

A lot could be gained by regulating cannabis similarly to how we regulate alcohol. With all of the new tax revenue being collected, new jobs will be created and money will not being wasted in the legal system. It is nothing but good for the economy. Plus, a low level offense will no longer ruin the lives of thousands of Michiganders every year.

We are burnt out on cannabis being mischaracterized as harmful when it will light up our economy.

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Healthy eating is not expensive Crystal Gwizdala Collegiate Correspondent

Cost of healthful food is the most cited reason people don’t buy more fruits and vegetables, according to www.foodinsight.org.

Because why buy fruit when a sausage, egg and cheese biscuit with a 24-ounce coffee from Speedway costs $2.99?

Wait — let’s check our options. Three pounds of Fuji apples from Meijer costs $1.99, averaging 25 cents per apple.

I could buy 12 apples for the same price as the Speedway breakfast.

Now if we’re just talking calories, I can eat six apples for one of those biscuits. As someone who likes to eat, I can tell you one breakfast biscuit wouldn’t satisfy me.

Six apples though? Yeah, I’d have leftovers.

We’re spending almost as much money eating out as we spend on groceries.

So we like eating out— what’s the big deal?

For the first time ever, Americans spent more money eating at restaurants than buying groceries in January 2015, according to economist Mark J. Perry.

Yes, eating out is seductive. But imagine the potential for saving money—you could invest in your health with quality foods and still save.

Rather than eliminate eating out, we can limit spending by

setting a monthly budget.

Talia Koren, food and cooking blogger, reported saving $261.14 in a month by reducing restaurant expenses—even with spending more on groceries.

For most of us, income doesn’t affect how healthy we eat.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)found that Americans, regardless of income, eat equally poor diets.

The average American spends about $6.21 on food daily. According to the USDA’s Healthy Eating Index, the amount of money spent on food does not affect how well—or how poorly—a person eats.

Low-income families, however, may still struggle to meet dietary recommendations—even with food stamps, also known as SNAP. According to www.theconversation. com, a family of four would need to spend $600 beyond their SNAP benefits to reach MyPlate dietary recommendations.

Access to grocery stores with healthy options and cheap prices challenges low-income neighborhoods, too.

How can we make thrifty, healthier choices?

The USDA recommends reallocating our food budgets. Most Americans spend too much of their budget on protein foods, especially meats.

Instead, we should focus on fruits and vegetables. Of our food budget, a quarter is spent on fruits and veggies when we should be spending nearly half.

I can hear the naysayer: “You’re telling me not to buy meat? How do you get your protein?”

Plant-based proteins are markedly cheaper than meats—think beans, legumes, or hearty grains like quinoa. They pack a punch, too.

Check out these comparions,

Protein

Cost

(Serving)

Black beans

$0.44 ($0.59/15.5 oz. can, Meijer)

22.5g 1.5 cup

Ground Beef

$0.85 ($4.49/1lb. lean beef)

22g 3 oz.

Red Lentils

$0.20 ($3.49/4lb. bag)

30g 1.5 cup

Chicken Breast

$0.56 ($2.99/1lb.)

26g 3 oz.

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Try telling me you spend only $2 at McDonald’s.

Granted, these items aren’t always on sale and not everyone is near a specialty food store. If you’re vigilant about checking ads for sales and penny-pinching though, finding bargains is doable.

No fresh produce on sale? Can’t eat a bag of spinach before it wi lts? Buy frozen. Plain, frozen vegetables typically cost $1 to $2 at a grocery store.

So, let’s look at the big picture.

So plant-proteins are half the cost and you can eat twice as much food? And you get tons of fiber? And they have zero cholesterol? We have a clear winner.

Okay, what should we eat?

How about an example recipe for a nutritious, thrifty meal?

In 2015-2016, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention reported the prevalence of obesity in adults to be 39.5 percent and 18.5 percent in youth—that’s about one in five kids and two in five adults. Yikes.

According to www.healthaffairs.org, $147 billion was spent on obesity-related conditions like heart disease, hypertension and diabetes in 2008. Those numbers are projected to reach $580 billion in 2030.

Healthy eating is not expensive.

Eating unhealthy is.

■ Lentil chili, six hefty 4-cup servings Ingredients

Amount

Price

Bulk Cost

Store

Kidney beans

1 can

$0.59

$0.59 / 15.5 oz. can

Meijer

Celery

1.5 cup

$1.20*

$1.79 / bunch

Meijer

Carrots

2 whole

$0.26*

$2.49 / 3 lb. bag

Meijer

Onions

3 whole

$0.99*

$1.99 / 3 lb. bag

Meijer

Red lentils

2 cups

$0.77*

$3.49 / 4 lb. bag

Far East Market

Bell Peppers

2 whole

$2.50

$1.25 / each

Meijer

Dice tomatoes

28 oz. can

$0.89

$0.89 / 28 oz. can

Meijer

Spinach

4 cups

$0.80*

$1.99 / 10 oz. bag

Meijer

Low-sodium veggie broth

6 Cups

$4.19

$2.79 / 32 oz. jug

Meijer

$12.19

Divided into 6 meals

$2.03 per meal

Total cost

*estimated cost; produce weights vary

Earth Day celebrated across Delta Campus and local area Zach Parfeniuk • Reporter @ZParfeniuk

Delta College celebrated Earth Day on Apr. 11, with the theme this year being “Protect Our Species” as guest speakers, presentations and other events lined the hallways. This event dispersed information about the dangers posed to local animals, insects and fish in the Great Lakes ecosystem.

In room N 007 speaker Janet Malusi, an expert on bees and their habitats, detailed the risks involved with the steady loss of pollinators across the country.

Her comments included all the plants that we would lose if we continue losing bees at this rate.

According to the Michigan Department of Agriculture, U.S. beekeepers have consistently reported alarming bee colony loss. These reported losses are higher than any acceptable rate ever since 2006.

Other speakers and informational events included Dr. Art Martin, an aquatic ecologist, Joe Rogers, a specialist

in wildfowl, and TED Talks in the main hallway focusing on saving endangered species. Casual fun was mixed in alongside everything else, including a showing of “Bee Movie” in the main hallway, and a tree seed giveaway sponsored by the Delta College Environmental Club.

Conversation Fund member and manager of the Saginaw Bay Watershed Initiative Network (SWIN) Mike Kelly detailed his organization’s experiences in protecting the local environment of the Saginaw Bay. “The Conservation Fund is a national nonprofit group,” Kelly said. “One of our projects here is SWIN. It’s a grant making organization. Our partners provide funding to us, and we distribute it to projects across the Saginaw Bay watershed.”

According to Kelly, since 1988, The Conservation Fund has been at least partially involved with 300 projects within the Saginaw Bay area.

“One of the recent projects we’ve been involved in is the lake sturgeon restoration project,” Kelly said. “In the Saginaw-Bay watershed there are remnants of the lake

We live in a state where you’re never more than an hours drive from one of the Great Lakes, - Mike Kelly, Manager of SWIN

sturgeon fish species. We’ve been heavily involved in making the bay suitable for that species,” stated Kelly.

Kelly and those working with him accomplished this by removing dams, and improving habitats by removing polluting plastics, sewage, and other such dangers.

Michigan especially has big shoes to fill when it comes to how we treat nature. The Great Lakes ecosystem is integral to the world’s fresh water, as well as thousands of species that reside in the Great Lakes.

“We live in a state where you’re never more than an hours drive from one of the Great Lakes,” Kelly said.

Earth Day served as a reminder to all Delta College students about what they can do to keep environmentally conscious.

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Game Guy: Will difficult games stop the medium in its tracks?

Colton Carrier • Reporter

Difficulty in games has always been a hotbed issue, once seen only as a niche element the brutalist of games. Now, difficulty is becoming a defining factor in a wide array of franchises from Sekiro to Hyper Light Drifter, and anything in between.

But as absurd difficulty becomes a presence in the game industry, there has been a looming question regarding accessibility across the board.

With the already exorbitant price of a new release to consider, how fair is it to ask players to drop $60 on a game that could literally be unbeatable? Is it a good move as a developer to force your game to be played exactly as you wanted, without thinking of the person behind the controller? Fundamentally, should developers put a stronger focus on accessibility, or should this aspect be tossed aside to fit a developer’s image?

For context, it’s worth mentioning what exactly I mean by accessibility here. Video games have several uniquely complex issues in store, when attempting to make a game accessible to a wider audience. When compared to other mediums of entertainment, films can be accessed by anyone who can listen to an audio description or read subtitles, all within a two-to-three hour period. Books can be enjoyed by anyone holding a decent grasp of a written language. Games need to be accessible audibly, visually, and mechanically.

Not only can hearing or vision difficulties hinder a player’s ability to dive into the medium, but if a

player can’t grasp the controls of a game, the game is functionally incompletable. Pile on the growing trend in wildly-difficult gameplay and hyper-complicated mechanics, and you’ll find a lot of players who simply cannot keep up with the games they want to play.

Of course, I’m not aiming to “take down” difficult games. Fighting games, well known for their complex methods of play, competitive focus and deepness, have always been my favorite genre. But I can attest that these games eventually run head-first into a wall when I, as a player, can’t get any farther or get any better without pouring hundreds of hours into learning every intricate system at play. And all for what? A miniscule increase in ability.

In the case of Sekiro, Dark Souls and other games of this ilk, there isn’t even a forced competitive element to consider; with that in mind, why would players who aren’t completely devoted to these games drop months just to make minor progress?

It just forces players to dive headfirst and devote their time to one game, or drop the game in general, and most would choose to just drop the game.

So what’s the solution? Are difficulty choices an easy enough addition, or would changing your game’s basic function break it entirely? How about a suite of accessibility options, such as in Bayonetta and Nier: Automata. In these games, more complicated mechanics can automatically be performed without the player’s input. Personally, I feel like every game should require these sort of options, but will

Opiates are the leading crisis in our country Victoria Weston Student Opinion

Our nation’s opioid epidemic is skyrocketing the number of people who are struggling with addiction, the amount of money our government is putting into the issue and the number of people that succumb to the chronic illness every day. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, 115 people die every day due to opioid related overdoses.

Opioids now kill more people than gun violence, HIV/AIDS and automobile crashes combined, according to the CDC. In my home state, the reality of this issue was made very real. In the five years I worked at one of the longest standing drug and alcohol treatment facilities, I had seen many patients come in addicted to opiates struggling to survive. Many patients were doing things that they would have never done to get drugs so that they were not sick such as, armed robbery, prostitution and drug trafficking.

Victoria Weston, 27, is a returning student at Delta College working toward becoming a registered nurse and eventually pursuing a doctorate in nursing.

We had admitted a 23-year-old woman covered head to toe in tract marks appearing as if she had not eaten or slept in more than weeks. It was very clear that she was struggling. She was detoxed from heroin with Buprenorphine and was started on a daily dose of the medication before leaving treatment.

This was the tool she had been lacking and needed to aid in her recovery.

Beginning our uphill battle, former U.S. president Barack Obama signed the Comprehensive Addiction Recovery

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developers put in the time to appease everyone?

As games become deeper, both mechanically and narratively, we’re going to see more and more people want to get into this medium. If every game becomes a strenuous, punishing experience, these same people will flee immediately. While difficulty has its place, for those without experience it’s impossible to state just how important accessibility function can be in attracting new players. If games become as hard as the classics on the NES or the Genesis, it’s not hard to see video games regressing to what they were then — a niche, populated only by the hardest of hardcore gamers.

And for video games to thrive, we can’t fall back to that niche. We need to be accessible, plain and simple.

Act. This authorized physician assistants and nurse practitioners to prescribe buprenorphine after they completed required training and registered with the Drug Enforcement Agency and Mental Health Services Administration.

Additionally, current president Donald Trump promised in 2018 to work towards expanding access to evidence-based addiction treatment in every state, particularly medicationassisted treatment, for opioid addiction.

In fact, as promised, more than $1 billion in grants were given out to the states in efforts to provide more treatment options, as well as aid in the expansion of research around the issue.

Medication-assisted treatment programs aren’t just using medication to help patients towards recovery from opiate abuse. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, “medication-assisted treatment is the use of medications, in combination with counseling and behavioral therapies, to provide a ‘whole patient’ approach to the treatment of substance abuse disorder.”

In fact, federal law requires patients who receive treatment in an Opioid treatment program to receive medical, counseling, vocation, educational and other treatment services, in addition to the prescribed medication.

National Public Radio (NPR)

reports that “only 33 percent of heroin overdose survivors and 15 percent of prescription opioid overdose survivors had been dispensed buprenorphine, naltrexone or methadone within six months of an overdose.”

Many people might say that medication-assisted treatment is just substituting one addiction for another, but this is purely fact and biased opinion.

Taking a medication used to treat opioid addiction is just like any other drug prescribed to treat a chronic illness, such as heart disease or diabetes.

If it is properly used according to the prescriber’s direction, the medication will not create a new addiction.

These medications are also shown to restore balance to the brain circuits affected by addiction, allowing a patient’s brain to heal while working towards recovery, as reported by drugabuse.gov.

“Medication-assisted treatment saves lives, while increasing the chances a person will remain in treatment and learn the skills and build the networks necessary for long-term recovery,” said Michael Botticelli, former Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy, Once given the opportunity to try suboxone to ease acute withdrawals as well as using it long term to curb cravings, many of the people who were once struggling are able to become functioning members of society again.

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Let the commencement commence!

Written by Michael Piwowarski Illustration by Lindsay Lang

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Have a complimentary donut while supplies last, as well as a chance to meet the Dean of Students!

The Delta College Chamber Choir and Jazz Singers are looking for new talent for the 2019/2020 season. Anyone who loves to sing is welcome to stop in for an audition on either of these dates.

Are you considering freelancing, self employment or starting your own business?

The “How to Start a Business” seminar will help you assess your ability to lead and manage a company and examine potential markets.

The Delta College Chamber Choir and Jazz Singers are looking for new talent for the 2019/2020 season. Anyone who loves to sing is welcome to stop in for an audition on either of these dates.

the Dean

Main campus (West lower commons) 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

4/27

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■ Pink Floyd Dark

Join Delta College as the graduating class of 2019 is recognized for their achievements.

Celebrate your graduation by going to the Delta College Planetarium for their last “Dark Side of the Moon” showing. Enjoy the bestselling Pink Floyd classic with visuals while you still can!

Main campus (Pioneer Gym Room N110) 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

4/24

■ Donuts with

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Commencement Ceremony

TUes ...............

Side of the Moon

Delta College Planetarium 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Tickets $7

Choir auditions

Main campus (Room S131) 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

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4/29

a Business

Main campus (Room S131) 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

sat ...............

5/4

■ Spring Wine Dinner ■ #WeAreSaginaw If you are a wine fanatic, this event is for you! Join Old City Hall for a night of wine tasting and delicious food.

Old City Hall in Bay City 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Tickets $45

Concert

Join the Saginaw Choral Society, in partnership with the United Way of Saginaw County, for a celebration of the local community coming together.

The Temple Theatre 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Choir auditions

Main campus (Room S131) 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

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5/6

■ First day of

spring semester

Just a friendly reminder for those of you who are registered for spring/ summer classes this year!

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H O RO S C O P E S Your bi-weekly dose of astronomical nonsense

Aquarius

(Jan. 20 to Feb. 18)

You are a very curious person; curious as if you were a 2-year-old who wants to know the “why” to everything in life. This means you will never be satisfied, because you will never know why some people like pineapple on their pizza.

Taurus

(April 20 to May 20)

No matter what happens in this turbulent life of yours, one thing you will always have is a job, so long as you can wear cheesy costumes during weekends at the mall. Hey, better get that bunny outfit ready to go!

Leo

(July 23 to Aug. 22)

You know, maybe being a sports fan is taxing your mental health a bit too much. Yeah, we know your March Madness bracket was busted! Don't rub it in! Just watch “Too Many Cooks” on YouTube and give yourself something else to go bananas about.

Scorpio

(Oct. 23 to Nov. 21)

A bad viral outbreak that affects all Scorpios could happen next week! If infected, it will cause you to compulsively eat nothing but Taco Bell food. Trust me, if you wanna make it through your relative's wedding without becoming a ticking time bomb, get vaccinated now!

Pisces

(Feb. 19 to March 20)

There will be plenty of travel in your future, as long as you finally get around to changing your oil before your engine catches fire and leaves you stranded smack dab in the middle of the interstate. With a semi truck headed right toward you.

Gemini

(May 21 to June 20)

Don't listen to those weirdos who think you are too geeky. Your affinity for MacGyver will become useful when you get trapped in an elevator on your way to work tomorrow while having to go to the bathroom at the same time.

Virgo

(Aug. 23 to Sept. 22)

The stars say there are three evils of the world you should avoid in order to have a successful, happy life: selfishness, greed… and the YouTube comments.

Sagittarius

(Nov. 22 to Dec. 21)

Remember when you made a wish at your birthday party wanting more freedom in everything you do?

Wish granted! You now have ten openended essay questions you have to write oneparagraph answers for on your next economics exam.

Aries

(March 21 to April 19)

Your cooking is enough to make any guest disappear, even if you follow a good Facebook recipe. Remember that when an IRS agent shows up at your door next week for being late on filing your taxes.

Cancer

(June 21 to July 22)

The stars say you should get anger management training. Yes, your boss thinks you are a jerk and didn't give you that raise, but that was no reason to egg his house or feed his hamster to your pet snake.

Libra

(Sept. 23 to Oct. 22)

Fill that void in your pathetic life by playing through twelve pointless Facebook personality quizzes every day.

Don't give me that, deep down inside you are just dying to know what celebrity would be your ideal spouse, based on what your favorite cheese is.

Capricorn

(Dec. 22 to Jan. 19)

You are very critical, but don't let that get in your way of appreciating art. Remember, it's not about liking; it's about appreciating!

I mean, there's got to be something behind that picture of a preschooler’s scribbling at the Metropolitan Museum that gave you a migraine.

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