thecollegian Issue 4 • Friday, Oct. 23, 2015 • deltacollegian.net
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50 SHADES OF PINK
Event showcases importance of cancer awareness, brings campus together Dell’Osso Family Farm continues to bring happiness PAGE 3
Inside look at the drama department re-vamp PAGE 4
Teen boxer, ranks No. 1 in country PAGE 7
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BY ORLANDO JOSE deltacollegian@gmail.com
On Oct. 16, 50 shades of pink were displayed as people gathered in Danner Hall. Visitors saw décor with flowers and pink lights while the guests were dressed semi-formal. “... Every ribbon tells a story and what it is that we bring awareness and health advocacy to the community…,” said Brandon Jordan founder and co-coordinator of the “50 Shades of Pink” event. More than 100 students, staff and visitors attended the event. “I thought it was fantastic idea about raising awareness for cancer, it’s not just about breast cancer it’s about all types cancer that people died or continued to go through,” said Delta College employee James Forte. The event wasn’t just about cancer , it was about overall health. Kory Lee from the American Cancer Society was the main speaker at PHOTO BY ORLANDO JOSE the event. “I think the guest speakers did a CANCER AWARENESS: Brandon great job they highlighted the major Jordan was urging attendees to cancers people died from, things we donate to the donation box and can personally do to prevent all dif- to check out the bidding baskets. ferent type of cancers,” Forte said. The main point of this event was to bring awareness to all types of cancer even though this is breast cancer awareness month. “50 shades of Pink” was sponsored by 27 businesses, organizations and benefactors. Gift baskets were also donated. Prices started at $10, they had a lot different goodies in them from local business that wanted to offer support. Organizers said the event brought in $1,200 in donations, but also added that it’s not too late to donate.
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Clinton, Sanders steal show during Democratic debate BY SARAH AGEE srh_agee@yahoo.com
The dissection of the long awaited Democratic debate that happened on Tuesday, Oct. 13, has been a large discussion of how the Democrats will compete with the even bigger Republican Party this year. At the Democratic debate, the candidates consisted of Hillary Clinton, Lincoln Chafee, Martin O’Malley, Bernie Sanders and Jim Webb. This is a very small group compared to the some fifteen republican candidates competing for office in 2016. Although there were few democratic candidates, only two seemed to steal the show, Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders. The two were the only ones who seemed to debate each other while the others seem to barely get a word in. Around 15 million people tuned into this debate waiting to see and hear something that wasn’t about the GOP candidates. Although this is very good for Clinton and Sanders, many people are saying Clinton is the true winner. When Clinton was asked about the email scandal she cracked a smile and simply stated that it was an unnecessary topic and then Sanders agreed. Instead of shooting down his opponent when he had the perfect opportunity to he helped protect her. Unlike Clinton and Sanders, Chafee only spoke around 10 minutes out of a three-hour debate, which brought him lower in the polls. Candidates were able to introduce their stances and plans for issues such as trade, financial reforms, the keystone pipeline, immigration and the second amendment. People felt as if the questions that democratic candidates were asked weren’t as necessary as the ones asked in the GOP debate. Considering this was their first debate and really their introduction into the race, we will have to wait and see what more is to come. Webb announced this week that he decided to drop out of the race.
Book Swap returns to campus on Nov. 4 BY KRISTEN RIEDEL
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At 8 a.m. on Nov. 4, readers of every stripe will find something appealing in Danner Hall at the Fall 2015 Book Swap, hosted by the Delta College Writers’ Guild. “The thing that astounded me the first time I went was just the diversity of the material that we get. I guess I had a preconceived notion of what it would be,” said Sarah Antinora, Eng-
lish professor and guild adviser. The selection ranges from recently outdated textbooks to vintage magazines, from romance novels to old maps and records. Some of the books are ones that didn’t sell at the library book sale, but many are donated by people who are moving away, or by defunct bookstores. “The earlier the people can get there, the better, because that is when you really might see that nugget of wonder,” said Antinora.
Writers’ Guild students will be in Danner Hall on Wednesday after 2 p.m. to accept book donations, and assist people who have more books to give than they can carry alone. Donations are accepted yearround until the morning of the event, so it’s not too late to clear out your own collection. Those with large donations or limited mobility can contact Antinora by email (santinora@deltacollege.edu) to schedule assistance.
Volunteers to help with the heavy lifting, chaperoning, setting up and tearing down are also welcome to contact her. For students who have clubs or classes that require community service hours, Antinora will certify hours. The SJDC Writers’ Guild is also seeking submissions for the spring issue of Artifact Nouveau. Visual artists are encouraged to submit images for this nationally read magazine.