October 9, 2018

Volume 83 • Issue #4

October 9, 2018

DELTACOLLEGIATE STUDENT RUN SINCE ‘61

IS PUMPKIN SPICE WORTH IT? TWO PERSPECTIVES GO HEAD TO HEAD

BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING MAKES DUAL ENROLLMENT TOP PRIORITY

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THE ONION CO-FOUNDER SCOTT DIKKERS VISITS CAMPUS, SPEAKS ABOUT THE ORIGINS AND CREATION OF THE POPULAR NEWS SITE

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CHECK OUT OUR COVERAGE ON MICHIGAN'S HOTTEST FILM FESTIVAL HELL'S HALF MILE P. 8 - P. 9

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Colonial attire and musket fire thrill spectators at River of Time Joe Thornton • Editor-in-Chief

BAY CITY — For history buffs aiming to experience immersion into the past, look no further than the Bay City River of Time!

Located in the banks of Veterans Memorial Park, this annual event invites fanatics of war, from the Revolutionary War to World War II, to congregate and celebrate some of the most massive turning points in the history of the United States of America.

Sounds of musket fire and colonial songs could be heard all throughout the three-day event. Although the event mainly serves as entertainment, there were multiple artisanal goods being displayed, many of which were for sale.

Marilyn Schubert, playing her part as a colonial era mother, has attended the River of Time for roughly 20 years, and her passion for America’s past continues to bring her back.

“I come here every year just

because I love history so much, and I love telling other people about history,” says Schubert.

Lucky for her, there was plenty of opportunity to speak to others about history, as the event brought in a crowd of more than 2,000 school kids hoping to learn more about the lifestyle of the time. Schubert explained that there are multiple roles to play as a participant in the River of Time, and that the event is fun for everyone involved, whether as a participant or a spectator.

“Personally, I’m fascinated with the cooking of the 1750s and 1760s era,” Schubert divulged as she prepared a dinner of juniper and garlicstudded beef roast, a delicacy of the time. This event allows her to tie her passion of cuisine to her love of history in a seamless manner.

Although Schubert loves to prepare meals for her colonial family, she doesn’t identify that as her favorite thing about the Bay City River of Time.

“The best part about this event is that it forces people to think about how our ancestors used to live, how hard it was at the time and how good we have it now. The amount of leisure time we have now is much more than back then,” laughed Schubert.

Schubert’s story parallels many others in attendance, displaying the enrichment one can experience from this event, regardless of their historical knowledge.

From avid history fans to those simply searching for a weekend activity, this annual event always attracts locals.

For those who missed out this year, find out more at www.bchsmuseum.org or just wait to hear the muskets fire!

Retail Roundup

Retailers prepare for holiday season

Michael Piwowarski • News Editor

Yes… that headline probably made you cringe if you don’t like the holiday season starting earlier every year. But, it’s happening whether we like it or not.

RetailMeNot’s 2018 Holiday Insights Guide shows that 74 percent of retailers will make an effort to capture the attention of consumers by kicking off holiday marketing earlier this year than last.

The holiday shopping season is a big time of the year for retailers in terms of how much business they get, so it makes sense that they would start preparing now.

Target announced in a Sept. 13 press release that they are looking to fill 120,000 seasonal positions, a 20 percent increase over last year. Potential hires

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are increasing by 7,500 at distribution centers, for the purposes of restocking and delivering online orders. Additionally, Target will be hosting hiring events at their stores Oct. 12 to Oct. 14.

However, a recent report by CNBC’s Lauren Thomas states that retailers have so many openings that they are challenged with a shortage of potential lookers.

The report cites a record low unemployment of 3.9 percent, making the labor market tighter than ever.

An earlier report on CNBC details that more than 330,000 seasonal job

Zach Parfeniuk • Reporter

A Union blue soldier aims his rifle at the aftermath of the battle at River of Time.

Sept. 29, 2018, Bay City, Mich.

openings have been advertised by retail businesses thus far, and ZipRecruiter reports that retail businesses have twice as many openings as they did around this time last year.

“We know several retailers are hiring; however, I do not believe this market will have a significant shortage as part-time employees will likely work more hours,” says Barb Berhmlander, manager of the Bay City Town Center, on this development.

But hiring is only part of the battle.

With online and mobile shopping on the rise, retailers have to find ways to stay competitive, even during the busy holiday shopping season.

In RetailMeNot’s study, research shows that a majority of shoppers — 67 percent in total — will be heading to department stores to shop for gifts. However, only 27 percent plan to shop mostly in store; 28 percent say they will shop mostly online, while 45 percent plan to do half of their shopping online, half in a physical store.

A key trend RetailMeNot points out in the study is that millennials are doing more shopping on mobile devices. In fact, 65 percent of them plan on making at least one gift purchase via a mobile

device. However, millennials also want in-store experiences, and are open to visiting a physical retail outlet with good customer service and great deals.

With this in mind, it will be important for retailers to plan on offering good discounts in order to drive up customer traffic. The study reports that 95 percent of retailers see it that way.

“We continue to seek out local independent operators that want to open retail shops and pop-up stores for the season,” says Berhmlander.

Bay City Town Center and other shopping malls are at a critical point, not only due to competition from Amazon and other online outlets, but also with the closure of retailers like Younkers as a result.

“That shopper will be difficult to replace,” says Berhmlander. “[However], JCPenney has made huge strides as a company to reinvent themselves, and this will be [our] second season with Ollie’s Bargain Outlet, which has become a local favorite.”

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Dual enrollment discussed at board meeting Joe Thornton • Editor-in-Chief

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ith multiple items on the Board of Trustees meeting for this month, numerous Delta staff members congregated to address the current state of the college Tuesday, Oct. 2. An issue that continues to remain prevalent within Delta College is decreasing enrollment rates, bringing into question what the future is going to look like on campus.

While past plans formulated by former director of facilities, Larry Ramseyer, entailed construction of new parking lots, Goodnow now questions if those parking lots will be necessary moving forward.

After all, what good does more parking do with fewer students?

One way of tackling the problem of decreasing enrollment rates is to increase awareness about dual enrollment programs, and that is what Director of Dual Enrollment Patrick Tobin is attempting to do.

Delta College President Jean Goodnow has made this program a priority as well, setting a benchmark of 5 percent annual growth between last year and this year in dual enrollment.

The dual enrollment program is very close to reaching their

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Delta College president, Jean Goodnow brings attention to the decreasing student enrollment at the board of trustees meeting. Goodnow hopes to combat the decrease by making dual enrollment programs a top priority. October 2, 2018.

University Center, Mich. goal, and it looks like they’ll surpass it soon, but some board members hope for more clarity and resolution on the plan for dual enrollment.

A large amount of discussion took place on the issue, but no concrete solutions were proposed.

The board decided it would be best to be more informed about the issue before taking action, and invited Tobin to come back at a later meeting to further educate the Delta College staff on the issue.

Another large item on the agenda was the approval of a contractor for the new

Midland center. Although many companies put in a bid for the project, the Board of Trustees felt that the Spence Brothers of Saginaw were the best option.

Many board members, one of which being Mary Lou Benecke, were adamant that the Spence Brothers would yield the best results for this project, even though there were cheaper bids on the table.

It’s not always about the dollar; it’s about the value of the community. Even though the Spence Brothers are more expensive, it shows in their work. They’re a company that is active in the community

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and will be the best fit for this project,” stated Benecke.

The new Midland Center will be located on the block of Ellsworth, Townsend, Buttles and Conkright, and is replacing the current Midland campus on 1025 Wheeler St, due to the current facility’s aging infrastructure.

Board of trustees meetings at Delta College are usually on the second Tuesday of every month.

Next month’s meeting, therefore, is scheduled for Nov. 13, with a dinner meeting at 5:30 p.m. and the regular meeting at 7:00 p.m.

Bay City Market offers fun for the whole family Kelly Winters • Multimedia Reporter

BAY CITY — On Saturday Sept.

30, 2018, the Bay City City Market hosted its second annual Family Fall Harvest day. This special event offered many opportunities to visiting guests.

Many vendors took time out of their day-to-day routine to help lead special activities for young children.

One of the biggest attractions for younger children was a carriage ride that took visiting riders on a tour around downtown Bay City.

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Children anticipates a hay ride courtesy of Bay City Market during the Family Fall Harvest on Saturday Sept. 30, 2018.

Another popular activity for children was run by Angie, co-owner of the booth Devout Sprout. She offered children the opportunity to sit back and enjoy a nice coloring page. They could even

get their nails done, if they so pleased.

Coloring pages were given out and were worth a discounted meal from Devout Sprout if completed and returned.

Another very popular attraction for

Saturday, Sept. 15 Delta College Public Safety responded to assist another agency in investigating a vehicle that had run off the roadway on Delta Road, west of Mackinaw Road. The driver of the vehicle was arrested by the Bay County Sheriff Department for operating while intoxicated.

Monday, Sept. 17 Delta College Public Safety received a complaint from a student that a person with whom she had a prior dating relationship hugged her against her wishes. The complaint was forwarded to Delta College Title IX Coordinator to investigate.

Delta College Public Safety also responded to three medical and injury reports.

younger children was an opportunity to get your face painted, hosted by The Lunch Box. This event featured two artists offering animal-themed face paintings to any and all children.

While doing so, their parents could sit back and enjoy The Lunch Box’s wide variety of healthy meal options.

Despite many booths opening up their services to children, some of the less “child-friendly” booths offered special discounts toward visiting adults.

A booth that was hosting several deals was The Petal Boutique. This vender offered an array of seasonal flowers along with several well-puttogether discounted arrangements.

This event was definitely not one to miss whether you’re a parent of a young child or a young adult looking for a day of fun and good deals. Keep a look out for the next Family Fall Harvest day hosted by the Bay City City Market next fall!

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Scott Dikkers peels apart story behind the foundation of The Onion the foundation of any successful life, career or business.”

Dikkers also offered advice for aspiring journalists (or really UNIVERSITY CENTER — Scott anyone who values the news) Dikkers, co-founder of The such as finding the best kinds Onion, came to Delta’s campus Tuesday, Sept. 25 to give a speech of sources for information.

“You have to be able to trust about the origins your sources, and of the famous so you want to news site and look at the history how it came to be of that source,” through the work Dikkers said. “Have of himself and I was they been reliable countless others. in the past? What’s homeless For those their agenda? Are when I went unaware, The they just looking on the Conan Onion is one for information? of the principle O’Brien show.

Are they looking mainstream for truth, or are — Scott Dikkers examples of they backed by satire. Founded some sort of in Madison, profit motive?”

Wisconsin in Dikkers also 1988, it gained a detailed how following when it The Onion was, was first published and still is, run in regards on the Internet, becoming one to the working relationship of the first online newspapers. between his colleagues.

When they started producing “Give your people as much the “Onion Worldwide News freedom as possible,” Dikkers Network” a video program that said.

“Just tell them what needs mocked popular cable news to be done, and let them do it. networks, their viewership That is our culture at The Onion.” increased even further. As Dikkers also revealed to Dikkers eloquently stated, the crowd how many people most Americans don’t read. that started working as early Dikkers told the enthusiastic writers for the paper — people crowd the story of The Onion, and how it got itself off the floors who previously had jobs at McDonalds or as hotel cleaners of a college dorm room with — went on to start successful barely enough money to scrape it together. For a long time, none careers themselves. One of them of the staff was paid and Dikkers is Ben Karlin, who moved to Los Angeles and became the was barely making any profit off executive producer of “The of the newspaper, as all of the proceeds had to be put back into Daily Show” around the time Jon Stewart became the host. the cost of making each issue.

As soon as public questions “I was homeless when I with the audience were finished, went on the Conan O’Brien Dikkers took to book signing show.” Dikkers remarked as he for his best-seller “How to laughed along with the crowd.

Write Funny. ” Th e comments Though contrary to how that Dikkers made during his other speeches might have speech, whether about living portrayed that subject, through life’s hardships, or the Dikkers looked at it as another essence of satire, are all valuable way to laugh and learn. for anyone entering college or “Everyone find their mission, in the middle of their lives, as find out what compels you, what his story, his example, shows us you need to do […] in life,” how we can succeed and grow Dikkers explained. “Pursue it with a passion. In my mind that’s with whatever economic or social position we may be in.

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Jennifer Torres • Reporter

Davene Ivey helps Dylan Leslie, 2, take off his harness after going up on a lift to trim tree branches. Oct. 6, Bay City, Mich.

Bay City celebrates 150 years of service to customers Jennifer Torres • Reporter

BAY CITY — On a cold and rainy October day, a small crowd accumulates. At first, it seems that the event would only host a few patrons, but as the event continued, families gathered and enjoyed all the activities offered. Activities such as face painting, bucket rides, contest drawings and energy biking (pedaling a bike to give electricity to various light bulbs) filled the area.

Public Power Day took place Oct. 6 at 10 a.m. despite the rain. Hosted by the Bay City Electric Light and Power Company (BCELP), the celebration gave customers a chance to learn about the services the company provides and how to stay safe in case of an electrical emergency.

Davene Ivey, energy services coordinator, led the planning of the event and says that the event is not just to educate the community about their services.

“We really want our customers [to rate us].

We have a station set up [to] tell us what you think, and we want to know the truth, because we can't fix what we don't know,” said Ivey.

BCELP Director, Mark Kaplenski was very thrilled to interact with the customers.

“What the customer has done for me personally, I never forget that […] I sit in that hospital [with my recuperating wife] and I know who paid that bill,” said Kaplenski.

Residents could receive $25 for voicing themselves on how the company was doing in

the community and enter to win $100 off their energy bill once they brought their bill statement.

Also included with the patrons’ visits were free bags full of energyefficient information and supplies.

Customers explored activity tables and hopped into buckets that power line tree trimmers use when working.

Dwight Murray, a power line clearance tree trimmer, was glad to see the public come, as he enjoys helping others to understand what he does for the community.

Another display was a liquid-cooled computer station built by Metering and Substation Supervisor Greg Merrow, which took 20 hours to build over a two-month period of time.

Bay City residents Laura Weber and her 8 year-old son Gabriel Weber come to the event every year. “ He learns a lot [and] you see the future here, it's amazing," said Weber.

From learning how the city is wired to sightseeing from above, everyone was able to get something out of the experience. So the next time you turn on your light or see men climbing a wooden pole remember that every employee goes in to benefit the residents of Bay City.

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Hispanic Heritage Month game show encourages cultural education Jennifer Torres • Reporter

UNIVERSITY CENTER — Empty chairs began to fill in the lower west commons of Delta College as Jonathan Miller, dean of students, and Director of Diversity and Inclusion Carlos McMath engaged students to sit and learn about Hispanic heritage.

The game show is part of a month-long celebration to help students appreciate what Hispanics mean to our country and how they have influenced American society.

The Hispanic Heritage Month Game Show started at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 26. Most students stayed for the whole five rounds, as well as the bonus round to see who would win the last $25 Speedway gas card. All were winners in the end, receiving gift cards for Subway, McDonalds and Speedway and free food certificates from the Red Brix Cafe.

“The idea [is] they still come back and participate, and also [...] teach and keep them entertained while they’re sometimes in a stressful atmosphere being at school,” said McMath.

McMath entertained the group by dancing and repeating, in song, Miller’s questions to the students. At one-point, Miller gave an answer incorrectly by giving the wrong name to a picture of a famous actress, Salma Hayek, and was corrected with laughs and playful teasing.

Goliath Mitchell, a member of the Men of Delta, came and participated in the game show. Mitchell says he enjoys what the event has to offer.

“I want to learn more about different cultures [and] everybody is laughing; it’s cool, it’s fun, it’s another way to buy time.” said Mitchell.

The crowd consisted mainly of Society of Hispanic Leaders (SOHL) club members and Men of Delta, but had other students coming in and out to play.

All activities during Delta’s Hispanic Heritage Month celebration will focus on entertaining and educational experiences for those who participate.

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Jonathan Miller also expressed how much of an opportunity this is for him.

“I think it's a great opportunity for me to interact with students and teach and learn and share a little bit about different cultures,” says Miller.

For more information on any of the upcoming

Hispanic Heritage events, contact Carlos McMath via email at carlosmcmath@delta.edu.

Sacred Heart offers free HIV/AIDS testing at Delta Michael Piwowarski• News Editor

UNIVERSITY CENTER — Over the past 37 years, many people have died from HIV and AIDS-related complications. Sacred Heart Rehabilitation Center, which offers behavioral health programs, recovery and wellness services, hopes to combat this epidemic locally.

Thomas Brubaker, community relations coordinator for Sacred Heart, has been offering free HIV/AIDS testing at Delta College’s main campus since fall 2012 and continues to do so.

“It is fatal if people do not know their HIV status and if they don’t get into medical treatment,” says Brubaker about the importance of getting tested.

Brubaker cites the statistic that 25 percent of people who are infected with HIV are under the age of 30, stressing the importance of students paying attention to their sexual health.

To that end, Brubaker will be coming to Delta to

offer testing for HIV/AIDS to students, free of charge, on certain dates through the month of April.

For testing materials, Sacred Heart uses OraQuick, an oral mouth swab HIV test, which, as Brubaker states, presents test results in 20 minutes and is more than 99 percent accurate.

Test result information is confidential by law.

“Recent years, [with] HIV medications becoming so effective, fewer people are dying,” says Brubaker.

“But [...] we feel it is very important to go out into the community and educate people about HIV/AIDS.” Testing is also offered at Sacred Heart’s office in Bay City, Monday through Friday, but Brubaker feels it is “easier for students” to get testing done on campus, which is why testing sessions are being offered at Delta.

In addition to testing, Sacred Heart also offers education for students on the importance of sexual health and the prevention of HIV/AIDS, and gives out

safer sex materials, including condoms. During the testing day Oct. 3, Brubaker handed out informational brochures, packets of condoms, special carrying cases for condoms and more. Testing is done in a private room.

For people who are infected, Sacred Heart will get patients into case-management service and connect them with a doctor to get treatment. In addition, they offer several services, including enrollment in the AIDS drug assistance program, housing assistance and monthly support groups.

For those looking to register, email annawilliams2@ delta.edu. Future testing dates at Delta College for fall (every other Wednesday 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.): • Oct. 17 • Oct. 31 • Nov. 14 • Nov. 28 • Dec. 12

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Celebrating Hispanic success: Gabe Jimenez's story Jennifer Torres • Reporter

SAGINAW — Our society celebrates many traditions to honor various American cultures. From Sept. 15 till Oct. 15, America will be honoring the traditions of Hispanic cultures.

Celebrating what Hispanics have accomplished in our local community is important, and Gabe Jimenez is just one such person worthy of this celebration.

While sitting and listening to birds chirp at the Green Point Environmental Learning Center, Gabriel Jimenez relaxes his hands and is ready to share his story; a story of overcoming the odds and living his dream — working with wildlife.

As a young child, Jimenez was brought up where he could depend on his parents’ support. They encouraged him to always look at the bigger picture.

At census.gov, we can see the estimate that, in 2016, only 17.4 percent of Hispanics were enrolled into college (both undergraduate and graduate students) nationally.

Jimenez’s chances of obtaining his goals was not just determined by the statistics, however, but also himself.

“Everything [in my life] has been difficult. I struggled in high school.

I struggled with work at college [...] I was on academic probation at one point.” said Jimenez.

With obstacles piling on Jimenez, he seem to be headed down a familiar cultural path.

Still, he was determined to get out of his situation and decided to put more

Jennifer Torres • Reporter

Gabe Jimenez looks off into the distance at Green Point Environmental Learning Center, Sept. 28, in Saginaw, Mich. effort into his education and into himself.

Jimenez joined the Students of Hispanic Leaders (SOHL) at Delta College and was given his first major opportunity.

SOHL members went to a conference in Chicago, IL. One of the members who made a trip, there Jimenez met a man from the Department of Energy.

The man gave Jimenez his card and said that he was in charge of hiring.

Jimenez procrastinated for two months before calling to then realize the man had

transferred. Feeling as though he missed an opportunity, he was determined not to let another opportunity get away.

In May, Jimenez receives a call about an internship at Green Point. Despite the application deadline being two months expired, Jimenez was thrilled when he read the words US Fish and Wildlife. This was Jimenez’s moment to make his dreams come true. As he filled out the application, little did he know how life-changing it would become.

A couple of days later, Jimenez received a call from the US Fish and Wildlife in Saginaw concerning his application. After the interview, Jimenez is told to wait for another call.

The next day, the Hispanic Access Foundation calls to inquire about his interest in the position. After the interview, they hang up. A halfhour later, he receives another call at the gas station. This time it’s with an official in Washington D.C. They ask Jimenez if he has some time to spare.

“Sure, I’ve got time,” said Jimenez, as he stood by his car, filling it with gas.

Unexpectedly, he found himself stuck at the pump for the next hour, fielding questions from the interviewer over the phone.

“After an hour on the phone [...] I was just shocked that it all transpired.” said Jimenez.

The following day, Jimenez’s phone rings. It’s the US Fish and Wildlife, telling him that he is accepted for the internship

at Green Point. The catch? He needs to fly out to Washington D.C. in three days.

“Ah, yeah, sure. I should be able to go, no problem,” Jimenez answers.

After talking with his employers he heads off to Massachusetts then to Washington D.C. where Jimenez makes several connections.

The 2017 Bureau of Labor statistics report states that there are only 600 jobs that exist in Michigan for a US Fish and Wildlife Officer. It is possible that Jimenez may never reach his dream of becoming a US Fish and Wildlife Officer; however, he sees no reason to stop.

“Someone says, ‘Well, it’s really hard to get into US Fish and Wildlife.’

Well, I’m not going to give up or let it deter me,” said Jimenez.

His internship ended Sept. 30 and is currently applying to other positions in US Fish and Wildlife.

Nevertheless, Jimenez’s accomplishments to pursue his dreams contributes to the shaping and modeling of our country. Without former Hispanics willing to take the lead with determination, future hispanic generations may not have seen the possibility of better tomorrows.

The fight still continues to help the Hispanic population deal with cultural and societal issues, yet they have gained another role model who, among many others, gives them a story to aspire to.

How hectic is your college schedule?

Kelly Winters • Multimedia Reporter

Today, it seems like students are more busy than ever. Between balancing overloaded class schedules and multiple part-time jobs, a lot of pressure and stress can build on a student early in their life. But truly, how hectic is the average students life? And, are they able to manage it?

According to Delta Student Trevor Bluew, minimizing stress and keeping a balanced schedule between school, work and free time is the key to success.

“This semester, I’m taking 12 [credits] and — it’s not hard — it’s just that my work schedule is [...] bananas. I work everyday and I barely have time to hang out by myself or with friends. I like to manage my stuff so I don’t get all crazed out,” explains Trevor.

Knowing your limits and what you can handle is very important when committing to a full load of classes.

For some students, it is best to cut out all other distractions and let school be their main priority.

As pointed out by David Root, “I’m taking either 11 or 12 [credits] this semester, but it’s fine.

I believe firmly, for myself at least, that I work best when focusing on academics, and this has worked out pretty well in my college career so far.”

Finding a routine that works for you and sticking to it is half of the battle when it comes to conquering college classes. Once this is done, you’ll find yourself on the path the graduation!

No matter your background, race, GPA or financial situation, finding the perfect schedule is a beast of its own. It may take a semester or two to get used to it, but expect to be spending more and more time in school as your years progress.

With this, a little stress will come too.

However, it will all pay off when you see yourself a few semesters down the line in a long, colorful gown and a diploma in hand.

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FAFSA Celebration Week 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. @ main campus (also runs Oct. 10 & 11)

Buffalo Wild Wings Fundraiser for Furfest Rockin’ the Rescues 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. @ 4050 Wilder Rd, Bay City

Hispanic Heritage Month Panel Discussion – Understanding Our Barriers 5:30 p.m. @ main campus (room S105)

Free PC Repair Clinic 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. @ main campus (room K-110)

Dow Great Lakes Bay STEM Festival Public Event 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. @ main campus

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Center Stage Theatre – The Addams Family 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. @ Midland Center for the Arts

Student Success Workshop – Preparing for Final Exams 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. @ main campus

Russian Renaissance 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. @ Midland Center for the Arts

Free HIV/AIDS testing 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. @ main campus (register at table outside A-003)

Night Lighting for Wildlife 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. @ Chippewa Nature Center in Midland

Free PC Repair Clinic 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. @ main campus (room K-110)

Grand opening of The Bread Guy 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. @ 411 Hancock St., Saginaw

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11th annual Dia de Los Muertos Brunch 11 a.m. to 3 p.m @ La Union Civica Mexicana, 2715 Wadsworth Ave. in Saginaw

Student Success Workshop on personality and academic success 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. @ main campus (room N-007)

Acrylic Pour: Upper and Lower Peninsula 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. @ Studio 154, 67 E. Saginaw Rd. in Sanford

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Hell’s Half Mile highlights creativity throughout Bay City Kelly Winters • Multimedia Reporter Zach Parfeniuk • Reporter

BAY CITY — The weekend brought with it not just fall weather, but also a bedazzling showcase of creativity and passion in downtown Bay City. From Sept. 27 to Sept. 30, Hell's Half Mile blazed through downtown Bay City with an eruption of musical talent, movies and short films punctuated with social events for filmmakers and attendees, such as panels with the filmmakers and workshops.

The festival lasted from dawn until long past midnight. Each day had a different lineup of films, with concerts occurring mostly at night on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

This spectacle of art kicked off with a screening of the feature-length film “Funny Story,” directed and co-written by YouTube star Michael Gallagher. “Funny Story” was described by the director and lead actor Matthew Glave as “a comedy about good people that do bad things.”

And that it was. The film displayed not only an array of emotional highs and lows, but also a compelling relationship between a man and his daughter and their coping with several major, lifechanging conflicts. Immediately following the film, there was a reception held at Old City Hall featuring a performance from synth-pop band Moonbeau. The band performed a set list of upbeat, original music. It was a perfect fit for the overall theme of the festival.

Festival director Alan LaFave shared the story of Hell’s Half Mile’s origin, crediting the creation to a sincere love of media.

“Me and a bunch of friends were travelling down to Ann Arbor or Detroit to see bands all the time,” LaFave said.

“Then the Traverse City film festival started and we were like, 'why do we have to drive everywhere to go see the

Jaylie Dice • Photo Editor

Historic State Theater hosts the 13th annual Hell’s Half Mile Film and Music Festival in the heart of downtown Bay City, providing entertainment to all in the tri-cities. Sept. 27, 2018. stuff we wanna see, hear the bands we want to hear?' Let’s bring it to Bay City.”

LaFave felt that one of the best things about hosting Hell’s Half Mile is the unique presence that each film or musician gives off, and that diversity is the goal each and every year when choosing who to feature at the festival.

“You’ve got foreign films like 'Best of All Worlds', which is a German film. Edie is from the UK, A Moment in the Reeds is from Finland,” says LaFave. “That’s great because we’re highlighting an LGBTQ story with A Moment in the Reeds; the protagonist in Edie is 83 years old and she takes off to hike in the Scottish Highlands. We’re trying to highlight different stories and share with people a slice of life outside of our own world.”

That message of diversity rang true throughout the festival. Apart from the movies LaFave mentioned, all the films shown at Hell’s Half Mile came from people with different stories to tell, such as “Fiddlin’,” a movie about the origins of American bluegrass music.

For the film's directors, producers and actors who made those films, to simply see their production on the big screen after the process was well worth whatever trouble came their way while making it.

Actor Chris Roberti, protagonist of the independent comedy movie “Skippers” (a movie shot in Bay City about a drifter skipping stones for a living) described part of what it was like to make the film during an interview at the filmmaker’s reception party.

“I’ve done enough movies like this where it’s very low budget, very small crew, living together and cooking together, and I really enjoy that it has a summer camp vibe,” Roberti said. “I spent so much time outside, we were basically all shooting outside; so when the sun went up we were out until it set.”

For those inspired to make their

mark in the film industry, each and every actor, producer and organizer interviewed had inspiring words to give, such as Producer of “Hunting Lands” Josh Amato, who highlighted the importance of perseverance.

“You can make a film on anything, cameras are coming down in cost,” says Amato. “If you have a story to tell, if the only thing you can do is get a bunch of friends together with a camera, roll with that. Start as small as you can and build from there. Don’t give up. The more you write and the more you film, the better you’ll be able to hone your creative instincts.”

After the closing night film, “Hearts Beat Loud,” aired, filmmakers, actors, event organizers, volunteers and guests met in Tavern 101 for the closing party and audience award show, filled with karaoke, drinks and a full stereo. Festival director Alan LaFave announced the winners of the audience awards, and an additional award was given out to the movie the festival staff felt most embodied the experience of Hell’s Half Mile. That specific award went to “Man in Camo,” directed and written by Ethan Minsker — a story about his experiences from childhood to adulthood that defined his art and other passions, including living through the violence in Washington D.C., getting past his dyslexia and how he came to be an influential creator.

Hell’s Half Mile lands with an impact each year it comes in and out of Bay City, and this year was no different, with the same creativity and passion that helps embrace the beauty of art.

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Zach Parfeniuk, reporter for the Delta Collegiate, interviews Chris Roberti, actor in the full length feature “Skippers.”

Bay City, Mich. September 28, 2018.

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Hell’s Half Mile brings musical maelstrom Zach Parfeniuk • Reporter

Hell’s Half Mile is equally about the celebration of music as it is the celebration of movies. Throughout the festival, numerous artists and bands made their mark on Bay City, each with their own unique sound to share with event goers.

On opening night, Moonbeau took the stage by storm with their waves of synthpop, setting a high standard for every act to follow.

On Friday and Saturday, concerts were held in the warehouse that lasted from 9:30 p.m. to long past midnight with four to five artists being featured each night. Friday featured Mover Shaker, In The Whale, Oxymorrons, Emily Blue and Anna Burch. A barrage of heavy opening acts with rough guitar riffs and booming vocals give way to pop and soft rock at the end of the night.

On Saturday, Lung, Rover, Jaylie Dice • Photo Editor The Curls and Maps and Shiraz Dada, plays bass with his band “Maps and Atlases” at Hell’s Half Mile Saturday night music event.

Atlases took to the front With a huge following based out of Chicago, they are best known for their alternative indierock sounds. to deliver experimental rock, September 29, 2018, Bay City, Mich. with a stunning range of vocals from artist to artist, each act feel really confident about themselves, so the personality you value for yourself and figuring out what you need.” hitting just as hard as the last. and the concept behind the last record is fi nding a lot Lead singer of the Chicago indie rock group There was a booming variety of music all throughout of confi dence in your sexuality and who you are. ” Maps and Atlases, Dave Davison, also had advice each show. For example, the New York City-group Heavy cello rock band Lung’s singer and to give to people looking to start in the music Oxymorrons provided stellar rap mixed with rockcello artist Kate Wakefield described how her industry, similar to what Wakefield said, Davison heavy rhythms, mixing electric guitars and drums experience with music started and changed over expressed that being able to define your expectations with traditional R&B style. Their energy reverberated time to become the kind of style it is today. is incredibly important to finding success. throughout the stage as they used the space to their “Music is my way of coping with life, so that’s the “Create standards of success that are based around advantage as much as possible, matching the energy motivating factor. ” Wakefi eld said, “I think the [defi ning] what you want to do creatively.” Davison said, “Not of the crowd by jumping around while singing. moment for me was getting a vocal disorder, so I only will that lead to better music or whatever you’re Chicago native Emily Blue invigorated the couldn’t sing opera, which is what I used to do. It forced doing, but it will also lead to having attainable crowd with smooth, emotional vocals over cotton me to look at music, my life and my plan in a totally goals.You can be successful without having an candy pop jams that told stories of uncertainty, different way, and look at music as something to enjoy endgame of either being famous or a failure. Being and anxiety, but with a central theme of being able and use as a form as expression and communication, famous doesn’t seem that awesome anyway.” to love one’s self and move past those hardships. and not something that has to be perfect. ” Both Davison’s and Wakefield’s views on finding After the concert, Blue discussed why she enjoys Lung’s music exemplifi ed this approach, as each success in music truly speak to the idea that there is no being a pop artist compared to other genres. song utilizes Wakefi eld’s unique vocal style, gasps set model for success. What makes you happy, or what “I really like pop as a genre because it allows you to and high pitched wails mixed in with melodies makes you satisfied, plays a huge role in ascertaining write vocal-centric songs, so you could say whatever that create an atmosphere that gels along with the the value you find in writing and performing music. you want to say and make it as unique and special as electric cello and drum compositions very nicely.

This message ran prevalent throughout the concerts you want it to be.” Blue explained. Blue also described Wakefi eld also had advice for those potentially of Hell’s Half Mile, and none of the artists even had to the inspiration behind the subject matter of her looking to be a part of the music industry, but who say it to get that across. Performing their own unique projects, the stories behind the lyrics of her albums. may feel stressed about the expectations producers styles of music with such energy and pure passion to “My first solo record is about gender, violence and or regular audiences would have for them. give everyone in the crowd, as well as themselves, a rape culture, so it’s a very dark, heavy record. It’s very “I think just remember the wide range of life, and what truly memorable experience says more than words. hard for me to perform, so I typically don’t perform it you see as success isn’t really real.” Wakefield encouraged, anymore.” Blue said, “I wanted to write a record that was “All you really have to do it pay your rent, and even that’s really empowering, in the sense that it feels powerful to debatable. It depends on what you want for yourself, what sing it and to watch in a positive way. I want people to

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Lady Pioneers seize revenge against Jackson Joe Thornton • Editor-in-Chief

As the Delta College women’s soccer team prepared for kickoff against the Jackson College Jets on Oct. 3, there was something different about them. This was a team that was unwavering in their resolve, with a desire to prove themselves against the Jackson College team. After all, the Lady Pioneers have only suffered one loss on the season so far, and that loss was at the feet of Jackson and their talented players. This was a big game, and it was obvious from the beginning how much both the coaches and players wanted to win this one.

From the first kick to the final buzzer, the game was an absolute slugfest. Not only did the teams have to compete with each other, but also with the natural elements. Wind was a significant factor in how the ball travelled on shots. This contest was a physical, intense matchup with no absence of pushing, shoving or aggressive play from either team.

Fortunately, although a tightly fought bout, the Lady Pioneers were able to capitalize, with players Casey Allessie and Lindsey Musser scoring in the game. These two goals were enough to push Delta to victory, but not in a comfortable manner.

The last ten minutes of the game showed the passion (and anxiety) from the Delta coaches Paul Stenglein and Damon Amey stemming from their intense desire to win this game.

Although an impressive performance from the entire team, goalkeeper Kalyn Breckenridge’s cool demeanor was able to keep Jackson off the scoreboard after the first goal.

“Kalyn [Breckenridge] had a phenomenal game. She had some saves that most keepers are not going to win, and that’s why she was an All-American last year. Her saves were able to take the wind out of their sails and, eventually, wore them down both mentally and physically, and she had a great

game,” explains Stenglein.

While this game may have caused a substantial amount of anxiety for both coaches of the Lady Pioneers, the team was able to learn an important lesson from this close contest.

“We haven’t been under pressure a lot this year so we had to be smart. We don’t usually have to worry about winning the game in the last minutes, because we usually have it wrapped up by then. This game was good experience for us in that way,” states Amey.

Before this win, the Lady Pioneers were ranked fourth in the nation according to the latest National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division III poll. Additionally, this win puts them atop the Michigan Community College Athletic Association (MCCAA) rankings, superceding Jackson College.

For those looking to support the women’s soccer team, more information can be found at www.deltapioneers.com/sports.

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Skylar Eckert knocks down opposing team player, Cameron Kelley, while fighting for the soccer ball, Oct. 3, 2018, University Center, Mich. The Lady Pioneers faced off against the Jets from Jackson College last Wednesday.

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Jessie McInnis heads the ball and begins to drive down the field, Oct. 3, 2018, University Center, Mich. The Lady Pioneers faced off against the Jets from Jackson College last Wednesday.

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Not-so-Frustrated Fan: an electric month of NFL football Joe Thornton • Editor-in-Chief

My God. What an exciting month of football. So many young quarterbacks making their mark on the the league already. We’re in the midst of a transition period in the NFL with these multiple new stars taking the league by storm.

The teams I decided to bandwagon onto last week (Rams and Browns) were both able to take home wins in their respective competitions. Baker Mayfield-mania is well underway, as it should be. Todd Gurley continues his quest to be, unquestionably, the best offensive player in the NFL. Not only did my new teams win, the Lions managed to grab their first win of the season against the NFL’s golden child: the New England Patriots. The best part is, it didn’t even look like a fluke; it didn’t appear to be luck — we just finally showed up ready that to play.

With two promising young offensive lineman on the Lions in tackle Taylor Decker and guard Frank Ragnow, we were able to drive the ball down the field and maintain a balanced attack on offense.

With the steller play of the offensive line, the Lions were finally able to break the rushing curse. Every Lions fan knows the one I’m talking about. The one that led to us not having a 100-yard-rusher in almost two full years — but finally, the curse is reversed. There are few things that are able to bring a grown man to tears, but once I saw that graphic showing Kerryon Johnson surpassing 100 yards, with me and my fellow Lions fans, tears were shed statewide.

Kerryon, my wayward son, keep it up.

Not only did the Lions force me to eat my words as

they proved they’re not going to be winless, the Vikings also gave me some regrets. As I said before, I thought the NFC North was the most dominant division in the NFL. Through three weeks, the Vikings have started to disprove that statement. I thought the Vikings were going to be an elite team on both sides of the ball, but their defense is proving to be somewhat of a letdown.

Especially after losing to the Bills.

And Anthony Barr… good God, have you no shame? Anthony Barr, a supposed superstar linebacker for the Vikings, got hurdled by Bills’ rookie quarterback Josh Allen. How do you even show your face in public after that?

You have to be embarrassed, dude. I still have war flashbacks to the moment I saw that happen live. I lost my ability to breathe from pure shock and disgust at what I had just seen. Having played linebacker in high school, I always saw Barr as an inspiration for linebackers to model their game after but, jeez… that moment made me rethink everything.

I guess the most frustrating part about the NFL that I am now realizing is how impossible it is to know anything with certainty. But, if that results in exciting performances like the ones I saw all month, I’d rather be wrong than right. Let’s just rejoice in splendor that football is here to stay until February, and never take it for granted.

Keep up the good work,

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Is pumpkin spice worth it?

— Perspectives — Pumpkin spice is a fall necessity Ryan Reichard • Reporter

Yes, the Spice Girls said it best when they said, “Spice up your life”.

But I say pumpkin spice up your life.

It’s officially fall as of Sept. 1. Well… technically, not “officially”; however, it is the day many of our favorite chain restaurants and coffee places begin selling their iconic drink that has Ugg boots everywhere shaking. That drink would be the pumpkin spice latté.

This classic version of a pumpkin pie in coffee from has sent many scattering to drive thru windows before the leaves change and for good reason.

Pumpkin spice is one of those flavors you hate to love. Many have such disdain for this misunderstood drink simply because many more adore it.

They dislike it for its popularity and not for the product in general. If they tasted a pumpkin spice beverage, then they would understand the popularity.

Pumpkin spice’s taste sets it apart from its competitors. A little slice of pumpkin pie in your coffee… what’s not to like? Warm or cold, both versions are delightful. The warm version offers an experience similar to a piece of pie fresh from the oven.

Perfectly paired with chilled whipped cream, you better call Hannah Montana because it’s the best of both worlds.

The cold version offers pleasures in its own way. Blended with ice to cool you down on those warm early fall days and whipped cream to top it off. The best part comes when they add tiny crumpled bits of pie to the top of the drink. One taste of them with the drink and

you’ll be wearing a jack-o-lantern and becoming an internet sensation.

Since both versions are caffeinated products, you get the shot of energy to make it through the day. However, unlike regular, watered-down coffee, you get a seasonal beverage bursting with the flavors of fall. One sip and you will be rolling around in a pile of freshly raked leaves.

Pumpkin spice is a seasonal staple. To deny pumpkin spice is to deny eggnog during the Christmas season, shamrock shakes during March, or hot dogs on the Fourth of July. You can’t claim to enjoy fall and dislike pumpkin spice when the two are synonymous with each other.

While the U.K. has the Spice Girls, here in America we have pumpkin spice.

Clearly, we won this one. So, this season join me with your Uggs and Starbucks cards. Let’s spice up this season with some pumpkin spice. Because what’s more American than that? Certainly not the Spice Girls.

Pumpkin spice should be your last resort Kelly Winters • Multimedia Reporter

It’s that time of year again.

Temperatures are dropping almost as fast as our spirits. To cope with this, some of us take a trip to the Halloween store, or perhaps a local pumpkin farm.

We kick back with a glass of apple cider in one hand and a perfectlypaired cider doughnut in the other.

This was a wholesome tradition shared by many... until the millennials got ahold of it. Now, as soon as the autumnal equinox hits, every girl and their mother dusts off their fresh pair of Uggs and marches in them proudly straight to their nearest Starbucks to get their first pumpkin spice latté of the season. This is a highly-anticipated moment to many, but it is even worth it?

First and foremost, I’d like to point out that a pumpkin spice latté has almost double the amount of calories (380) as a normal latté. So even if you get past their unusually awful taste, I don’t think your waist line will be as forgiving as your taste buds.

But hey, I’ll give any pumpkin spice latté drinker the benefit of the doubt and assume that there might be a small chance that they’re subbing out a meal or budgeting their calories just to get their fix in.

Lattés are one thing, but why make everything associated Autumn smell like pumpkin spice? Apparently because tasting it in everything wasn't enough.

When it comes to a pumpkin spice candles, all I can wonder is why someone would want to constantly smell the inside of a hot pumpkin. I’m all for a warm, fuzzy scent. But not when it’s the smell of pumpkin guts!

The memory of one of my favorite childhood snacks, the Oreo, was ruined the day I saw them being offered in a pumpkin spice flavor — and I’m sure I’m not the only one. I believe that we need to put a stop to the complete and utter anarchy that pumpkin spice has become! So many pure and innocent products have been tainted by a pumpkin spice alternative form that has arisen from the deepest and darkest depths of the Earth to haunt us all!

Let me just say that the spookiest part of the season for me will be living in fear of another one of my childhood favorites crossing the ungodly threshold and sporting a pumpkin spice flavor. Please make the world a better place by stopping the spread of pumpkin spice today!

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SATIRE: How to write in the YouTube Comment style Michael Piwowarski • News Editor

MLA format. APA format.

AP style. Who has time for all that gibberish? Fact checking?

Citing sources? Backing up your arguments? Critical thinking?

Today, I am going to introduce you to writing in the YouTube Comment (YTC) style, also known as the YTC format. That’s right — research shows that YouTube comments are the most credible source of news information. So, if you follow this simple guide, you can become a citizen journalist in no time!

If you have the opportunity to be first, then go for it! If your comment is first, it doesn’t matter what you write, because you wrote the first comment.

Just write “first” and you can qualify for a Pulitzer Prize for YouTube comments.

Before you comment, make sure you haven’t watched the whole video. With the bits and pieces you did watch, twist them into something that the source didn’t really say. Or just don’t pay attention to it.

Now, here are some tips on how to write a great comment using YTC: First — don’t read the other comments before you comment. What other people are saying is irrelevant.

Remember — your opinion is the only one that matters.

Second — don’t be afraid of intelligent people reading your comment and thinking that you are a low-information degenerate living in your parents’ basement. People smarter than a 5th grader aren’t the audience that you are writing for.

Third — write in all caps and use multiple exclamation points. “THIS COMMENT IS VERY COMPELLING!!!!

THAT’S BECAUSE IT LOOKS LIKE I’M SHOUTING!!!!!

IT GIVES MY COMMENT MORE ATTENTION, AND

ATTENTION IS MOST IMPORTANT!!!! LOOK AT ME!!!!! I AM SMARTEST DOOD IN TEH WORLD!!!!!!!!”

Use lots of insults. I can’t stress this enough. Insults are a great way to strengthen your opinion. They are also crucial when you reply to someone else’s comment. Vulgar language is your best bet.

Make your own facts. It doesn’t matter if what you write is factual, opinionated or a complete farce. Especially when it comes to YouTube comments — anything can pass as a fact, so don’t waste time with doing research or finding facts to back up what you say. That’s what insults are for, anyway.

Ask questions. It’s what your college professor would want you to do in a class. On YouTube videos, specifically, questions are important, especially if they have already been asked — and answered — by someone else in the same comment thread. Also, try and find answers to something that was already clearly explained in the video, post or article, or ask a question that you don’t need to know the answer to.

Don’t pay attention to grammar or spelling. That stuff ’s for purists and sissies.

If someone replies to your comment and debunks what you say with facts, don’t let him or her make you look like a fool. Reply with an insult. Say something like, “You’re an idiot” or “F--- off,” and you’ve won the argument fair and square.

Lastly, use acronyms such as LOL and WTF regularly.

It’s just like with grammar and spelling: writing complete words and sentences is too much trouble, isn’t it?

And that’s it. You are now a YouTube Comment style journalist. Go write those comments, and don’t forget to seek up-votes. They make you feel special and important.

Justice before judgment: the importance of due process of the law — Our View —

*Written before the Kavanaugh indcution confirmation

Brett Kavanaugh: a name that has been in many people’s ears the month of September.

Recently, not because of his political views or opinions, but because of allegations that have come to light. Reports of sexual misconduct, violence and abuse have risen in the past year as the #MeToo movement continues to empower victims to speak out about their experiences with sexual assault. Kavanaugh is the most recent focal point of this movement and, through this, brings up a fundamental philosophical and moral question for former and present supporters.

If the person you support has done something you disagree with or has ideas contrary to yours, should you continue to support them? If you are a conscientious consumer of art, this is an idea familiar to you. When XXXTentacion’s music first became popular, I was forced to weigh the implications of listening to or buying the music of someone who had been accused and convicted of horrible crimes. Maybe you like and relate to the music, but should you support and (indirectly) condone the artist’s actions?

For me, this answer is no. I believe you should not reward harmful behavior, especially that of sexual misconduct or abuse, which profoundly affects the victims.

In this regard, I do not condone Kavanaugh’s alleged actions. However, I do believe some people are too quick to judge. In cases such as

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these — cases full of emotion and cases that many women and men can relate to — it is easy to get swept up in emotion and memories of past trauma. I can understand wanting immediate retribution for this — especially when the actions have stood unaccounted for for almost 30 years. Despite this, it is important to let the justice system run its proper course of action.

When these allegations first became available to the public, I believed it to be a ploy to delay Republicans gaining more power in the Supreme Court. After all, at the time there seemed to be a smear campaign against Kavanaugh looking to dredge up anything that could lower the public’s opinion of him. However, as more and more accusers step forward, it is impossible to deny the evidence. Recently, Trump has approved an FBI investigation into the allegations of the accusers.

As we gain this extra time, it is imperative we, as voters, weigh the implications of helping or hindering, indirectly or directly, a man accused of these horrible crimes. I implore you to write to your senators stating your opinion about Brett Kavanaugh. It is important to remember that, although justice may be blind, we (the people), who carry out this justice are not — unless we choose to be.

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3. The lead singer of “Maps and Atlases”, Dave ______ performed at Hell’s Half Mile Saturday night

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5. Chris ______ was the protagonist in the independent comedy shown at Hell’s Half Mile called “Skippers”. It was shot in Bay City about a drifter skipping stones for a living.

7. Thomas Brubaker, the community relations coordinator for Sacred Heart says ______ percent of people who are infected with HIV are under the age of thirty.

9. Located in the banks of Veterans ______ Park, the River of Time invites multiple fanatics of war, from the Revolutionary War to World War II, to congregate and celebrate some of the most massive turning points in the history of the United States of America.

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13. When writing in Youtube Comment (YTC) style, ______ are a great way to strengthen your opinion.

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4. Members of the Delta College Division III golf team wake up on ______ mornings to practice at Maple Leaf Golf Course.

6. ______ announced in a Sept. 13 press release that they are looking to fill 120,000 seasonal positions, a 20 percent increase over last year.

8. Apple no longer includes a ______ adapter with the purchase of their newest iPhone model.

10. Davenport University will accept up to ______ transfer credits including classroom and some work experience credits.

11. Professor Milton gave a student an “F” for using the ______ font.

14. Before the win against the ______ College Jets on Oct. 3, Lady Pioneers were ranked fourth in the nation according to the latest National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division III poll.

15. Delta College President Jean Goodnow has made the ______ enrollment program a top priority, setting a benchmark of 5 percent annual growth between last year and this year.

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