GLOZELL BRINGS HUMOR TO CAMPUS

BY ARIANNA JUÁREZ Editor-in-Chief

Social media powerhouse GloZell, best known for her neon green lipstick and viral YouTube videos, brought comedy and conversation to Delta’s Tillie Lewis Theatre on March 30.

The discussion panel was put on by the Women’s History Month Committee, the Cultural Awareness Program, and Delta College Digital Media to commemorate and celebrate the accomplishments of women in the community.

GloZell has a unique tie to the Delta College campus — Dr. Monique Fortunato, Associate Professor of Biological Anthropology at Delta — is her cousinin-law.

During the panel moderated by Mass Communication/Journalism Professor Tara Cuslidge-Staiano and Digital Media Professor Adriana Brogger, the social media powerhouse gave Delta students a look into her world as an influencer.

After graduating from the University of Florida, the aspiring comedian moved to Los Angeles to pursue her dreams of stardom.

Eager to learn the trade, she became a mainstay in the audience of the Tonight Show with Jay Leno.

GloZell said she attended more than 600 screenings of the show, and cites Leno’s professionalism and work ethic as inspirational to her during her own journey to stardom.

The comedian and content creator first came into the public eye in the late 2000s after posting videos on YouTube.

She became widely known for her song-parodies and comedy videos, and gained nation-wide recognition when actor Elijah Wood mentioned her vlog-style videos during an interview on Jimmy Kimmel Live.

Her iconic take on the cinnamon challenge

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Class offerings continue to grow at World of Wonders in Lodi

Partnership with science museum opens up educational opportunities for North County residents

BY VANESSA GOMEZ Staff Writer

This summer will be the second time Delta College will be offering classes at the World of Wonders museum in Lodi.

The partnership officially began in the Fall 2022, and having classes in the museum continues Delta College’s push into having classes in the North County.

“Having college classes in the North County is creating a lot of conversation, and it’s all been beneficial.” said Sally Snyde, president of the World of Wonders museum.

Delta College will be expanding what is available in the museum to more than just classes. General support services like admissions and financial aid help will become available in the museum. More specialized help, like in-person tutoring and immigration help is only available on campus.

“It’s a good way for folks to ask questions and get in-person help without having to drive to the Stockton campus,” said Alex Breitler, director of Marketing and Communications.

This will not be the first attempt for Delta College to expand into North County.

There was originally meant to be a campus established in Galt, when the Delta College board of trustees agreed to purchase a plot of land in the town that borders the Sacramento and San Joaquin county lines. A campus was never built there due to the discovery of a protected species on the land and the land was eventually sold in November 2022.

In 2019, during the attempt to establish a Galt campus, Delta’s then-President Kathy Hart began talking with Snyde to establish night classes at the museum.

“There was an empty building on the museum that is separate from the main part of the museum,” said

Snyde. “The outside of the building is very well-lit, and the parking is free, which makes it a safe place to have night classes.”

The classes are being held in a 1700 square foot building that is separate from the main building of the museum, so students can learn and not be interrupted by museum-goers.

The museum was co-founded by Snyde to help the Lodi community learn more about math and science.

“It’s a museum for people of all ages to learn and discover new things,” said Snyde. “It’s not just for children.

Though this partnership is not permanent, it will likely continue into the next coming semesters.

“Delta College has been working with the high school students in Lodi, and they are able to take college classes in the town they live in, without having to commute,” said Snyde. “It’s important that we have this opportunity in North County.”