Fall craft show right around the corner
Fall is right around the corner and Johnson’s Pumpkin Farm is kicking off the festivities with a one day only craft show on Sept. 13 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Jacob Teets | Staff Reporter
On Sept. 13 there will be free admission to a craft show hosted by Johnson’s Pumpkin Farm in Saginaw, located at 4715 North Portsmouth Road.
It’s one of the first events to kick off the fall season and with admission being free, expect tons of families to be in attendance. With over 100 different vendors scheduled to be in attendance there will be a great variety of items to buy. A few activities on the farm include feeding goats, a 13-acre corn maze and a large petting zoo.
Along with all the different vendors there will also be live music by Dale Boulton from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and then following him will be music by Deep Reduction from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Accompanied by live music there will be tons of different activities for all kids which include the kiddie train (ages 2-12) from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., priced at $3 per person, a photographer from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. starting at $12, a rope maker, face painter, balloon twister and much more throughout the day.
While this is only a one-day event the farm will be open daily until Oct. 6 at varying times which is located on their website. If it rains on the day of the event, it will be moved to the following day at the same time listed.
New Fashion Square Auto Expo comes to town
The first annual Fashion Square Auto Expo is coming Sept. 27 at the Fashion Square Mall.
Lucas Dunlop | Student Submission
This new event created by Farmers Insurance District 73 aims to unite car enthusiasts, families and local businesses for the free-toattend occasion. With food trucks, local vendors and over 600$ in cash prizes for over 5 different vehicle categories, it is shaping up to be a great day of fun.
The free community event opens to the public at 10 a.m. and wraps up at 3 p.m. and is occurring no matter the weather, rain or shine. Offering the opportunity to discover some local businesses you may not recognize and grow closer to your community all the while seeing some of the most beautiful cars through the decades.
Registering your car for the event is simple, just show up on the day of the event and pay $20 at the gate or pre-register online for $15 to guarantee a spot at the show. Car and Vendor roll-in begins at 8:30 a.m.
Image sourced from Johnson's Pumpkin Farm
Image sourced from Fashion Square Auto Expo
Nationwide workers over billionaires protest in Downtown Bay City
Citizens gather in effort to protect their rights
BAY CITY, MI - On Sept. 1, citizens gathered for the nationwide “Workers over Billionaires” protest at Wenonah Park, advocating against the rise of the ultra-wealthy influence in politics and substantial cuts to various government funded programs and organizations.
The protest started with various speakers. Cheyenne Warner, Bay City Resistance Outreach Manager Kenzie Colton, Bay City Resistance Strategy Director Karen Lowry, McLaren Bay Region Union Rep. Mason Pressler, Bay City School Board Member Benjamin Tenney, Bay City 4th Ward Commissioner Kristen McDonald-Rivet, 8th District U.S. House of Rep.
“If you're standing here with us right now, it means that you're united by a charitable need, that working people deserve dignity, power and justice,” Colton said. “We stand together today, because no matter what brought us here individually, we're all fighting for the shared future.”
Pressler, the youngest elected official in Michigan, brought upon the importance that we are seeing “at the federal level, the biggest attack on public education that we've seen in decades.”
“Our school district had to vote to take out a loan in order to pay our teachers,” Pressler said.
A ballot initiative was collecting signatures that, if passed, would tax 5% over the first million dollars that a couple makes, or the first $500,000 that an individual makes.
McDonald-Rivet started her portion of her speech by
instructing participants to take out their phones and write down Timothy Beson’s, Michigan State Rep., phone number. During her speech, McDonald-Rivet spoke on the “big, ugly bill.”
“[It] added over $2 trillion, almost $3 trillion to the national debt…that wasn't about balancing the budget. [It] kicked 17 million people off their health insurance. So that's not about better health care. Millions of seniors and children are losing their SNAP benefits. So let's see, It's not about food, It's not about health care.[It] cut a billion dollars out of our school lunch program. It's not about education, because it's not about you,” McDonald-Rivet said. “All of that was done so that we could give the largest tax rates in our country to people who are making over $600,000 a year.”
Sarah Michalski, 20, says she feels she can make a difference just by showing up. “Just kind of a baseline is coming to these things because the more traction it gains and the more media coverage it gains, like it’s going to inspire more people to come out and show up for this.”
Bridgette Plante, 20, said that strong communities are what spark change. “If people don’t show up, we don’t have those strong communities.”
“It’s comfortable to stay home,” Michalski also says. “We got to step outside of our comfort zones, especially with the crazy stuff that’s going on today.”
She urges more young people to get out and be active.
“This is more important than any of us right now.”
Protesters marching holding signs, Bay City, Mich., Sept. 1, 2025; DC Photo/Emma Blakley
Issa Longstreet | Staff Reporter, Emma Blakley | Associate Editor
Mason Pressler speaks about the attack of public education, Bay City, Mich., Sept. 1, 2025; DC Photo/Emma Blakley
Speaker Kenzie Colton talks about the importance of protesting, Bay City, Mich., Sept. 1, 2025; DC Photo/Emma Blakley
Alex Nichols | Student Submission
“Freakier Friday” brings a new and chaotic twist to the beloved body swap chaos, combining nostalgic charm with fun modern updates. This sequel sees the return of the original stars Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan, and it’s a joy to see them back together on screen. Lohan, returning to the spotlight after a long hiatus, reminds us she’s still got it. Her energy and timing with Curtis are as strong as ever. I’m proud of her. She hasn’t lost that spark.
It’s great to see familiar faces like Mark Harmon, who reprises his role as Ryan, the stepfather, and Ryan Malgarini as Harry, the younger brother. Their appearances help tie the new story back to the original film, giving longtime fans a sense of continuity. But this film doesn’t just rely on nostalgia; it introduces a fresh set of characters who add to the fun.
Introducing Harper, the daughter of Lohan’s character, played by Julia Butters, best known for her role as Anna-Kat on American Housewife. She brings humor, emotion and a strong screen presence. Alongside her is her British stepsister Lilly, played by Sophia Hammons, who previously starred in Under Wraps. Together, these two younger characters bring a new layer to the story and handle their roles with confidence and charm.
This time, the body swap chaos doesn’t stop at just mother and daughter. In the film, it’s a full-on multi-generational switch: mother, daughter, grandma and stepsister all find themselves in each other's
bodies. The stakes are higher than ever, with the clock ticking until Lohan’s character walks down the aisle. The result is a whirlwind of misunderstandings, awkward moments and heartfelt discoveries as they all race to return to their rightful selves.
When the sequel was first announced, reactions were mixed. Some fans were skeptical about how a follow-up could live up to a film that came out over 20 years ago. In my opinion, this was a solid sequel. It doesn’t try to outdo the original, but instead leans into the humor and emotion that made the first film great.
The script balances laugh-out-loud moments with genuine heart, and there are several clever references to the 2003 version that fans will appreciate. The story touches on themes of family, understanding and the importance of walking in someone else’s shoes literally and emotionally. Freakier Friday may not reinvent the body swap genre, but it fully embraces its chaotic charm. The performances are strong, the pacing keeps things moving and the ending ties everything up in a satisfying and heartfelt way. It’s a sequel that respects the original while bringing something new to the table.
This film has everything: the laughs, the nostalgia, the family feels and a few surprises along the way. It’s freaky, but in all the right ways.
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Songs of the Summer
The best song to lay in the sun to
Nic Longstreet | Staff Reporter
This summer there was a lot of new music hitting our speakers, from Clipse to Dijon. Here are some of my favorites from the summer.
Dominic Fike - Rocket Alternative
Dominic Fike has been a summer staple. In 2023 he dropped “Sunburn", in many ways a love letter to his home state of Florida. Not only that, but he had a song in “Spider-man: Across the Spider-verse” with “Mona Lisa”, and he’s been a mainstay ever since. This year he performed at a handful of festivals, including Lollapalooza, where he introduced his son Rocket, the namesake for the mixtape, to the world. He announced the mixtape a week before its release, which means it was a short wait that sent fans into a frenzy.
This collection of songs are classic Dominic Fike, but as always, showcase his songwriting as well as musical creativity in the best possible ways. Personal favorites, Quite the Opposite, and Great Pretender, dip into Fike’s tumultuous early relationship with fame, whereas David Lyons and Epilogue are examinations into his personal life and the emotional landscape he exists in.
Dominic Fike rarely misses… actually, I don’t think he’s ever missed. Rocket is another shining example.
5/5 - Great
JID - God Does Like Ugly Hip-hop
This album had been anticipated for a long time, with murmurs about what the followup to 2022’s "The Forever Story" would be and sound like. There were worries about whether or not he would fall into a sophomore slump or if it’d be another amazing addition to his catalogue.
it most definitely was the latter, arguably one of the best rap albums of the year. It will be competing with Clipse’s "Let God Sort ‘Em Out" and "JACKBOYS 2", the second offering from Travis Scott’s artist collective. But let it be known; it is a competition in every sense of the word, and the Atlanta native made sure of it.
He did feature Clipse on the album, among the other star-studded features, and they went bar for bar. He keeps it true to typical JID fashion, heavy 808s, insanely lyrical (including a threat on Bob the Builder’s life) and delivering a hard-hitting message. Truly, “God Does Like Ugly” is JID cementing himself as one of rap’s mainstays in the 2020s.
5/5 - Great
Mariah the Scientist - HEARTS SOLD SEPARATELY RnB/Soul
Mariah the Scientist has been able to carefully craft a persona that exists outside of just being “Young Thug’s girlfriend”. Two years ago she dropped "To Be Eaten Alive", and it was exceptional, but it didn’t feel like Mariah at her best. Again, the whole “Young Thug is in jail” thing was kind of overshadowing whatever she did. That being said, with Thug’s release, it’s become more and more evident to those who are just now arriving on the Mariah the Scientist train that she is a phenomenal artist.
“HEARTS SOLD SEPARATELY” is a yearner’s paradise, Mariah sings about a lover she lost to circumstance and immaturity, something a lot of listeners can relate to, either now or later. It’s been labelled the perfect night time driving album, and anyone would have to agree. Despite having a high profile lover, Mariah still has lost love and unrequited love in her bag.
“HEARTS SOLD SEPARATELY” is short and sweet, it keeps the focus and doesn’t have any meaningless tracks. Vocally she shines, and the production is on point.
5/5 - Great
Lorde - Virgin Pop
Waiting for a pop star like Lorde always pays off. Her last album, “Solar Power” was a slow burn relationship for her fans, but did eventually win their hearts. She took her time
with “Virgin,” and worked with new producer Jim-E Stack and experimented with new sounds. This resulted in a complete shift in aesthetic, but the lyrical and emotional depth is still there.
Her song “Man Of The Year” sparked a trend on Tiktok, as did her song “David”, but there are so many songs on the album that could spark conversations and emotions.
Lorde has truly been a staple of the 2010s, with her albums “Pure Heroine” and "Melodrama being thinkpieces and time stamps of the fans growing up.
4/5
Dominic Fike - Rocket Image sourced from Spotify
JID - God Does Like Ugly Image sourced from Spotify
SPORTS
Can the Lions finally win the big one this year?
The Lions
are finally looking to win a
Super Bowl after two successful seasons in a row of playoff appearances.
Jacob Teets | Staff Reporter
Every fan is going to say it’s “their year” but for the Detroit Lions it’s something that can actually happen.
For the last three seasons, the Detroit Lions have played winning football in the NFL. The last two seasons they’ve won the NFC North and made playoff appearances, ending in heartbreak for both the team and fans. Going into this third season of what Lions fans are expecting to be another where the Lions find themselves clawing their way to a Super Bowl
appearance, what can we expect out of the team this year? Last season, the Lions went 15-2 and lost in the divisional round to the Washington Commanders. The loss left fans with many questions about if the Lions can reach the Super Bowl.
They’re coming into this season with almost the exact same roster. The biggest changes were made at cornerback and the offensive line, where they lost Carlton Davis to free agency and added D.J. Reed while losing Kevin Zeitler to free agency and Frank Ragnow to retirement. Detroit should expect to have a similar record to last season, which is a good sign for fans as long as their team can win the big one.
One of the biggest changes coming into this season is the new coordinator. Led by head coach Dan Campbell the Lions brought in new offensive coordinators John Morton, a former player turned coach from Auburn Hills who also played for Western Michigan, and recently was a pass game coordinator for the Denver Broncos. The biggest changes on offense were up front with the loss of Ragnow and Zeitler. Graham Glasgow is expected to play the center position this season and rookie Tate Ratledge will play right guard. The rest of the offense stays relatively the same as last year for Morton, so the offensive line is what he should be looking at closely this season while continuing to put pressure on defenses with his high octane offensive weapons.
New defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard, also a former player who played for the Lions in 2018 and started coaching linebackers with Detroit in 2021 will begin his journey as a playcaller in the NFL. With a new coordinator coming into a defense that ranked 30th in passing yards allowed last season and being ranked top 10 in redzone defense, rushing defense and scoring defense, as well as being first in third down defense, fans will have to see how Sheppard adjusts to opposing offenses throwing the ball as the year progresses.
As far as the preseason is concerned, the Lions went 1-3 and showcased some up-and-coming talent during the last month. First, we look to the duo of Jackson Meeks and Isaac TeSlaa, two wide receivers who made a statement during their snaps. Meeks, an undrafted rookie out of Syracuse, led the team in receiving yards with 176, while tacking on two touchdowns. Teslaa, the Lions third round pick out of Arkansas, caught 10 receptions for 146 yards
including a spectacular 33-yard touchdown in the final preseason game.
On the defensive side of the ball two Michigan natives in Anthony Pittman, who is in his sixth year out of Wayne State, and Trevor Nowaske, who is in his third year out of Saginaw Valley State, tied for tackles with 17 a piece. Nowaske made the 53-man roster while Pittman was waived and re-signed to the practice squad.
The Lions have made their final cuts and have broken down the roster to 53 players. Some notable cuts include Hendon Hooker, who struggled to produce in preseason, Dan Skipper, who has been with the Lions for the past six seasons and will be placed on the practice squad. Finally, Ahmed Hassanein, who was drafted in the 6th round by the Lions this past April and suffered a pectoral injury during the preseason. Hassanein will be returned to the Lions and will likely be placed on the IR to start the season.
As far as trades go before the start of the NFL season there have been a few, including one trade by the Lions in which they traded wide receiver Tim Patrick to the Jacksonville Jaguars for a sixth-round pick in 2026. Patrick was out for both the 2022 and 2023 seasons with a torn ACL and torn Achilles before signing with the Lions during the 2024 season Patrick started 9 games for the Lions and had 33 receptions for 394 yards and 3 touchdowns. He was a pleasant surprise for Lions fans, and made an impact in his time with the team.
The Lions got the short end of the stick when it comes to road games this year. They face Kansas City, Baltimore, Philadelphia and the Commanders on the road this season. The Eagles may be the toughest team, coming off of their Super Bowl victory and looking to repeat.
With the Lions bringing back their core offense and core defense with minimal changes, most fans should expect a similar season to what they saw last year. The Lions open the season at Lambeau Field against the Packers on Sept. 7 at 4:25 p.m. on CBS. You can check out our reaction to the game online at the Delta Collegiate website.
Destined for a Repeat?
The Delta soccer team is looking for a repeat this year after winning the title the previous season.
Jacob Teets | Staff Reporter
Coming off their undefeated national championship season, Delta Colleges women’s soccer team is looking to repeat that success once again this year. After winning the title game 3-0 the only place to be is on top, and the women's soccer team are the ones to beat.
Fans can expect another spectacular season out of the team with nine returning players to the roster. The returning players combined for 39 goals between them last season. Two standout players from last season are forward/defender Isabella Workman and forward/midfielder Molly Siler, who combined for 24 goals last season as well as 53 total points. Goalkeeper Mia Warner is another key returning piece to the team, racking up 36 saves on only 2 allowed for a .947 save percentage. Warner also brought in 2.5 saves per game.
The team is bringing in some new faces this year who look to make an impact on an already stellar soccer team. The new faces include Alahna Beckett, Marcela Facundo, Sydney Fulcher, Grace Hall, Rylee Jatczak, Morgan Ludwig, Nia Smith, Ella Wallaker and Anna Weston. Nine new players coming in means new opportunities to find a spot on the team and contribute to another national championship.
The women have already played two games at the Juco Kickoff Classic, winning one game 4-0 and drawing another. Weston scored two goals and Beckett had a goal and an assist against St Louis Community College, and the defense only allowed 5 shots on goal the entire game.
They're coming into the year with a huge target on their back, being ranked number one in the DIII NJCAA preseason power rankings. It shouldn’t be too tough for the women to stay on top of the rankings after dominating in their 15 games last season, where
they scored almost six goals per game with 88 total goals on the season. Keeping up that kind of pace of play will be a key part of being successful once again this season.
After winning a national championship while going undefeated, it should be another great season for the soccer team and coach Damon Amey. They’re riding high off that title victory, bringing back key pieces from last year's team and bringing in new faces who will look to bring that winning formula into the 2025-26 season. It’s been a great time to be a women's soccer fan at Delta for a few seasons now, and it seems it will continue to be that way as the season progresses.
The Delta College Women’s Soccer national champion ring, University Center, Mich., Feb. 25, 2025; DC/Photo Emma Blakley
CALENDAR EVENTS EVENTS
Monday, September 15, 2025
Welcome Week (4th Week Welcome Location)
8am – 4:30pm
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Recovery Resource Fair: Presented By CREW
10am – 2pm
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Welcome Week (4th Week Welcome Location)
8am – 4:30pm
Thursday, September 18, 2025
Welcome Week (4th Week Welcome Location)
8am – 4:30pm
Financial Aid Afternoons In Downtown Midland
12 – 4:30pm
To Worlds Beyond Planetarium Show
2 – 3pm
Umoja: Why Should I Go To College?
5 – 6:30pm
Friday, September 19, 2025
Spark: The Universe In Us Planetarium Show
2 – 3pm
Saturday, September 20, 2025
The Enchanted Reef Planetarium Show
2 – 3pm
The Search For Life In Space Planetarium Show
3:30 – 4:30pm
From Earth To The Universe Planetarium Show
7 – 8pm
Monday, September 22, 2025
Weeks of Welcome
8am – 4:30pm
Volleyball Vs. Bay College
7 - 10pm
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Weeks Of Welcome 8am-4:30pm
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Weeks Of Welcome 8am – 4:30pm
Hiroshima And Nagasaki: War Crime Or Tragic Necessity?
2 – 3:30pm
Thursday, September 25, 2025
Weeks Of Welcome 8am – 4:30pm
Financial Aid Afternoons In Downtown Saginaw
12 – 4:30pm
To Worlds Beyond Planetarium Show
2 – 3pm
Volleyball Vs. Grand Rapids Community College
7 – 10pm
Monday, September 29, 2025
Weeks Of Welcome 8am – 4:30pm
MI Reconnect Information Session (Virtual)
12 – 12:30pm
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Weeks Of Welcome 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Weeks Of Welcome 8am – 4:30pm
Volleyball Vs. Alpena Community College
7 – 10pm
Disconnecting to Reconnect
AI can never replace human companionship
Gen Z will be the first to experience the artificial companionship epidemic. It’s becoming increasingly common to see young people fearful to put themselves out there, reject traditional relationships and replace the ever-important human connections with artificial ones. This is not just damaging to our social health but is considerably altering the way we think–about ourselves and others.
Artificial Intelligence in Large Language Models (LLMs), like ChatGPT, are not designed nor are they meant for replacing human-to-human connection. According to IBM, one of the oldest technology companies in the world, Large Language Models are foundational models trained on incomprehensible amounts of human data thus making them capable of understanding and generating natural human language.
Just because these models are capable of understanding and generating language that we are used to does not mean that they can understand the vast spectrum of human emotions. We see Artificial Intelligence all around us, and it is largely unavoidable, but we believe AI should stay where it is needed and used as intended.
AI is trained on human data, but Large Language Models are not meant to be replacements for counselors, therapists, psychologists and psychiatrists. We know that these
chatbots have glitches and malfunctions; we’ve seen them profess their love, blackmail and manipulate users who’ve gotten too far in.
What do Televangelists, psychics and AI chatbots all have in common? They tell you whatever you want to hear.
The problem runs deeper than simply losing our social skills. By becoming dependent on AI, regardless of whether it’s for social, educational, or work purposes, we are losing the one thing that AI can never attain: humanity.
We do not believe that humans have a desire to be replaced by artificial intelligence, but we do believe that humans have evolved to work smarter and not harder. Building connections with people isn’t always the easiest thing to do, sometimes it simply doesn’t work out, but rejection is growth. We should all actively take the steps to self-improvement, but you cannot improve if you never try. Replacing social relationships with Large Language Models is not trying; on the contrary, it is the absence of effort.
Programs like the Mentor Collective are in place to help students familiarize themselves with college and are a great way to make connections and settle into a new environment. The good news is Delta is part of the Mentor Collective and it’s free and easy to get started. With a mentor, you can be
certain you’ll always have someone to talk to and build a relationship with. We recommend that all students at least check the Mentor Collective out to see if it is the right fit.
Knowing when to take a step back from the Large Language Models is necessary. You are heading down a dangerous road when you begin asking chatbots about feelings, emotions, personal information, secrets you’ve kept, etc. You’re already at that point if you’re asking chatbots for advice on how to process feelings and emotions, depression, anxiety, etc.
As humans we laugh, cry, dream, wonder, question, get angry, go through bouts of irrationality, but that’s what makes us human. AI is not human–it’s too perfect. We need to embrace what makes us different: the mistakes we make and our ability to learn from them and improve as human beings.
Photo by Igor Omilaev / Unsplash
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Multimedia Journalist nicolaslongstreet@delta.edu
COLLEGIATE STAFF
Blake Metiva
Editor-in-Chief
deltacollegiate@gmail.com
Hal Reed
Multimedia Journalist
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Jacob Teets
Multimedia Journalist
jacobteets@delta.edu
MEET THE STAFF
Emma Blakley Associate Editor emmablakley@delta.edu
Ashton Barrett Multimedia Journalist ashtonbarrett@delta.edu
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF ASSOCIATE EDITOR
Hello! My name is Blake Metiva. I have been with the Collegiate for a year and half and am the new editor-in-chief. I am studying journalism, and will be graduating at the end of the winter semester with two degrees. Prior to being editor-in-chief, I was the sports editor and a multimedia journalist.
Hi! My name is Emma Blakley, and I am the Associate Editor of the Delta Collegiate this semester. This is my third year at Delta, and I am expecting to graduate in April 2026 with my associate’s degree in journalism. I have been on the staff since January 2024! Outside of the Collegiate, I am a professional photographer. I love covering sports and events, and doing portrait sessions (yes, I took Blake's picture).
MISSION STATEMENT
The Delta Collegiate is an award-winning, student-run, multi-media news organization which strives to educate, entertain and engage the Delta College community and beyond.
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