November 5, 2019

DELTACOLLEGIATE

Volume 85 •• Issue Volume ## Issue 6#

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November November 5, 5, 2019 2019

Blast off to Planet Rock!

The Green Mile: Bay City takes a deep dive into the marijuana business Michael Piwowarski Editor-in-Chief @DCMichaelFP BAY CITY - By March 5, 2019, the 25th medical marijiuana business license was approved in Bay City.

Starting in July, medical dispensaries have been opening up, including Skymint, Puff and Medical Woods.

Now, with Friday, Nov. 1, being the first day of Michigan accepting recreational marijuana business licenses, Bay City could be turning even greener.

Skymint was the first of many medical marijuana provisioning centers to open in Bay City, and has been selling flowers, vape pens, crystals, oils and other products for medicinal needs since July.

However, the store opened in the same month as when the Bay City board of commissioners passed ordinance amendments to allow recreational facilities within city limits, presenting new opportunities for the retailer.

Lansing-based grower Green Peak Innovations, the parent company of Skymint,

has plans to expand into the recreational business.

“We have applied for license to be recreational, and as soon as the state can issue it to us, then we will start the proper growth [...] for a recreational facility as well,” says Colleen Robar, public relations representative for Green Peak.

However, marijuana will not likely be available in Michigan recreationally until March of 2020, at the earliest.

The state requires recreational marijuana and byproducts to come from licensed recreational growers, which may not exist for a time yet. Andrew Brisbo, director of the state Marijuana Regulatory Agency, told the Detroit Free Press that access to medical marijuana for patients who need it must be given a higher priority.

“Every single plant that we grow has a QR code and is a separate plant,” says Robar. “We’re licensed for so many plants to grow. And so that [...] when we get our [recreational] license, then we’ll start a new crop for recreational with their own QR codes.”

Green Peak is currently licensed to have 18,000 plants at their grow facility in Windsor Township. MLive. com reported in July that the company had planned to open 30 stores across Michigan, out of 100 in the United States.

The limit of medical dispensaries that can operate in Bay City was doubled from 25 to 50 in January. Now that the state is accepting recreational license applications, the Bay City board of commissioners is currently considering an ordinance amendment to likewise double the limit for recreational licenses from 25 to 50.

“We’re very optimistic about the future for both Bay City and Michigan,” says Robar.

“They’ll get to recreational as well; it takes a while.

Everyone’s not going to have flower on the same day.”

Follow us on Twitter @ DeltaCollegiate and log on to deltacollegiate.com to see our continuing coverage of this developing story. Stay tuned to future issues as we take a closer look at the “Green Mile” of Bay City.

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Delta shows its true colors You can sign up for emergency notifications by using your mobile phone, text DELTAEMG to 888777 Oct. 21, 2019

A chemistry student reported an exposure to hydrochloric acid on their forearm. Slight irritation.

No further treatment needed.

Oct. 22, 2019

A Delta employee reported cutting their finger with a scraper while removing adhesive from tables. Minor injury.

Oct. 22, 2019 Rebecca Roberts • Photo Editor @DC_rrv UNIVERSITY CENTER - With the sadness of summer ending and the impending doom of winter, there is a fleeting moment we get to witness the brief beauty of autumn. The fall colors are in full effect on Delta’s main campus. The flora is a diverse variety of shapes, species, hues and shades. Rich reds from the maple trees along with gorgeous fuchsia dahlias.

Grounds management has excelled at the landscaping and species selection with a new manager, Steven Gregory, heading the new efforts to plant more bee & butterfly friendly species.

Take a moment to appreciate the hard work and lovely sights at every entrance to campus.

Don’t blink, or you’ll miss it.

Student came out to find that someone had put Vaselinetype material on complainant’s door handle. Suspects, who attend a local high school with the complainant, were identified in video surveillance footage. Turned over to the Bay County School Resource Deputy for disposition.

Nov. 2, 2019

A Delta employee complained of illness, shortness of breath and dizziness. He was evaluated and later transported to McLaren Hospital by emergency medical services.

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RJ Murphy • Reporter

John McMahon, of Midland, is a student as well as a tutor focused on Delta’s cyber security program. He often comes into networking and cyber security classes to help other students with their lab work. Oct. 15, University Center.

Delta receives recognition for cyber defense education RJ Murphy • Reporter @rjmurphwords UNIVERSITY CENTER - Could you imagine if your bank account got hacked?

Yikes! This is why October has been declared National Cyber Security Awareness Month.

With the advancement of technology, computers have become entangled in almost every aspect of our lives. Personal items like phones, cars and houses all have computers in them. When we look out into the community, it’s nearly impossible to run a business without using computers. Schools, hospitals and

banks all rely on computers to function.

This fall, Delta has been recognized as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education (CAE-CDE), a program sponsored by the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Department of Homeland Security for its robust Cyber Security curriculum.

As stated on the NSA’s website, www.nsa. gov: “The goal of the program is to reduce vulnerability in our national information infrastructure by promoting higher education and research in cyber defense and producing professionals with cyber defense expertise.”

Kris Howery, associate professor in computer science and information technology, has been teaching at Delta for almost 12 years.

Although he is in charge of the cyber security program, Howery points out that other people were involved and should be credited.

“The acknowledgement deals with the Cyber Security program but is recognizing the college overall so it wasn’t just me,” says Howery. “[Lab technician] Justin Scheidler had a lot to do with it. Karol Syring was the coordinator for everything, and Josh George from the criminal justice program helped a lot.”

In order to qualify as a CAE, the college must meet strict requirements. Assignments, labs and other course materials must be submitted to the NSA in order to prove that all of the material is actually being covered.

In November, Howery will travel to Arizona to formally receive the designation.

“At the conference I hope to learn more about what grants are available to college students,” says Howery.

Delta has also received a $25,000 grant from the Rollin M. Gerstacker Foundation to use in support of the cyber security program. The college has placed an order for solid state hard drives to install on the NDG appliance server that hosts the virtual machines students use for their labs.

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Bars cut ties with Grand Rapids brewery Samuel Philpot • Associate Editor @Philpoteropolis BAY CITY - Ever since Tracy Evans, a former employee of Founders Brewery, filed a racial discrimination lawsuit against the Grand Rapids based brewery, trouble has been on tap for the company.

Last year, Evans filed a lawsuit against Founders stating that a racial slur was thrown around casually at work. He also stated how there were two printers, one labeled “white guy printer” and another labeled “black guy printer.”

Amidst the controversy following Evans’ lawsuit and leaked deposition transcript, multiple bars across Michigan have pulled Founders beer from their taps.

Most establishments don’t want to be connected to the controversy over the lawsuit, even some bars in Chicago have pulled Founders from their stock.

More so than just not selling the beer anymore, other places have begun to cancel events.

WhichCraft Taproom in Midland cancelled its event that was to be held on Saturday, Nov. 2. The event was a Founders Stout Brunch and Canadian Breakfast Stout release party.

For unknown reasons, Real Seafood Company in Bay City cancelled their Nov. 7 event “Founders Brewing Co. Beer Dinner.” The manager declined

Samuel Philpot • Associate Editor

A variety of Founders Beer for sale in Bay City. Nov. 1. to comment on the topic.

“If I was manager, I’d sell the stock I have and not restock,” says Tyler Morse, bartender at Tiffany’s Food & Spirits in Frankenmuth.

However, not every bar is denying Founders entirely. Some are giving their profits off of Founders beer to charity, some are hosting raffles for large quantities and some are continuing to sell the beer and waiting to see what will happen with the lawsuit.

Some advocates for the brewery continue to stay loyal patrons.

“I consider myself a loyal customer of Founders products,”

news in brief United Auto Workers end strike After 40 days, the UAW have ratified a new long-term contract agreement with General Motors and ended what turned out to be the longest strike against the automaker in nearly 50 years.

The Detroit News reported on Oct. 25 that union members ratified the contract, voting 57% to 43% in favor.

Workers get benefits such as a 3% pay raise, the DetroitHamtramck factory staying open, unchanged health care costs and a pathway to full time employment for temporary workers.

However, three GM factories are still going to close, including a Lordstown, Ohio assembly plant and two powertrain operations in Michigan and Maryland.

says Benjamin Mertz, a craft beer drinker from Grand Rapids. “As of now I have no intention to withdraw my business from the brewery.”

Mertz has still noticed a definite change in reputation for the Grand Rapids based brewery.

“Grand Rapids is a progresssive city, and many of its residents hastily jump onto these ‘Social Justice Crusades,’” says Mertz.

In lieu of the rising protests, Founders closed their Detroit taproom indefinitely. They also cancelled all of their events, such as the Canadian Breakfast Stout

release on Nov 16-17. Refunds will be made and they plan on continuing the Grand Rapids event.

On Oct. 25, the Founders director of diversity and inclusion, Graci Harkema, resigned from her position in the company.

In her statement, Harkema lamented that “your actions have explicitly shown you are more interested in the optics of my face than the impact of my voice.”

“This is a lucrative business, so for her to stand up and walk away from it, that shows she has a real understanding of her morals,” says Carlos McMath, director of diversity and inclusion at Delta College. “It’s a struggle to go against a cultural mind frame. It’s taking down a thought process. [...] The business is one person’s mind frame, and that’s what you’re going up against.”

On Oct. 31 a statement was released that showed a settlement has been reached between Founders and Evans. However, the terms of the agreement have not been disclosed.

In their statement, Founders said that “this serves as an opportunity to place our full attention on the work we now have to do, as a company of more than 600 dedicated team members, to rebuild our relationships.”

It is still uncertain as to when Founders will reopen their Detroit taproom and events will get back on schedule.

Delta College offers chocolate, with or without nuts Delta College will be hosting A Chocolate Affair, their annual fundraiser for the Possible Dream program, on Thursday Nov. 7 at Valley Plaza in Midland.

The Chocolate Affair will feature a full dinner menu, desserts (including chocolate of course) and live music.

The Possible Dream program “has helped thousands of students stay on track to finish high school and prepare for college over the years,” as stated by Delta College in a press release.

Tickets are $65 for general admission and $125 for patron level attendees. Those with patron level tickets have access to an exclusive martini bar and premium menu selections.

Purchase tickets online at https://www.delta.edu/chocolateaffair.

For more information, call the Delta College Foundation office (989-686-9224) or email foundation@delta.edu

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Chemical City Paper launches print edition

Michael Pieper • Creative Director

The city of Midland showed up to Chemical City Paper’s launch party on Oct. 30, and mingled among refreshments. Midland.

RJ Murphy • Reporter @rjmurphwords MIDLAND - On Tuesday, Oct. 29, a newly formed press organization hosted a party to celebrate the release of their first print issue.

Founded earlier this year, the Chemical City Paper is a digital first, non-profit news source exclusively covering the Midland area. The event was well attended, showing signs of support from the community.

The paper was officially incorporated on Feb. 20, 2019 and began full time operations in September. Currently, there are two staff members on the payroll: CEO/executive editor Michael Westendorf and chief development officer Paul Oslund.

Westendorf developed a feel for journalism after creating a website that covered youth hockey in Midland. He would later write for the Valley Vanguard, the student run newspaper at Saginaw Valley State University.

Unsatisfied with the state of the Valley Vanguard at the time, Westendorf decided to start his own publication, the Saginaw Valley Journal.

“We wanted to be the more serious paper,” says Westendorf.

“We were treating student government at SVSU like senators. [...] If they did something stupid, we would cover it. A lot of people didn’t understand that mentality.”

Westendorf strongly believes in transparency and that people deserve to know what’s going on in their community.

Westendorf left the Saginaw Valley Journal in 2016 to enter the world of finance, but while working as an investment advisor and licensed stock broker, he felt unfulfilled.

“I thought about this (the Chemical City Paper) every single day,” says Westendorf. “I knew this is what I want to do. Instead of seeing dollar signs over people’s heads, I’d rather be talking to them about what’s going on in their community.”

With a clear vision in mind, Westendorf began approaching people to help him achieve his goals. One of them was Paul Oslund.

“Michael had told me about his vision and concept for the [Chemical] City Paper back in February,” says Oslund. “Even though he had veered off into the financial world, I could tell that high quality journalism was something that was still pretty important to him. It was clear what he

wanted to achieve, and I was interested in seeing how it would turn out.”

Oslund’s role at the company consists of a lot of the “behind the scenes” work that allows the paper to function.

“The time is right for an independent media voice that isn’t shaped or driven by a corporate agenda, and that’s something that we want to contribute to the community,” says Oslund. “Things are moving in a good direction.”

The mission statement on their website states: “We are organized so that we never have the inherent financial conflict of having to choose between enriching our shareholders and adding value to our readers’ lives.”

“The legal and technical reason for any for-profit business is to generate revenue for shareholders,” says Westendorf. “With a non-profit it’s different. [...] There is a board with community members that have a mission.”

The Chemical City Paper believes that print is a useful tool for reaching people who don’t have time to browse around on social media, and can also serve as an effective medium for marketing. Being a nonprofit, they are primarily concerned with appeasing the community.

“There is a segment of our readership who only get their news from print. [...] they’re busy folks,” says Westendorf.

The Midland Daily News was founded in 1937 and has been the primary paper in Midland since then. The Chemical City Paper does not intend to replicate the Midland Daily News’ coverage.

“If we do see something that they’ve covered or we know they’re covering, we’re going to do a couple of things,” says Westendorf.

“One, I’m going to dive a little deeper into the issue. If I can’t do that, then I’m going to try and approach it from a different angle.”

Readers can check out their articles online at chemicalcitypaper.com, or pick up a copy of the print edition from newsstands around Midland.

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What issues would you like focused on during the democratic debate on Nov. 20? "education, because I think the candidates have a lot of ideas about education but they never fully address how to make them possible."

- Helen brooks, 18, bay City

" Terrorism, because I live in this country and not everyone can like everyone. There has to be some sort of a protective barrier around our country so prior events are not repeated."

- Noah Glazier, 20, bay City "They always talk about immigration but it is something that needs to be addressed more. Specifically at the borders, because it is not a sustainable system."

-Kallie Satkowiak, 27, Freeland

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Photo Flashback: $trength in Number$ Rebecca Roberts Photo Editor @DC_rrv

Delta students, young or old, of all different types, came together to take over the courtyard to bring awareness to the impending possibility of their student aid being defunded. In similar photos of the series, other signs also call for action: “Call your Congressman” and “Save our scholarships!” Local news as well as the Collegiate staff covered the event and interviewed students during this protest.

This photo was taken on Sept.

26, 1995. It was a Tuesday, and by the looks of the outfits and sun

shadows, it was a pleasant — and slightly chilly — fall day. This picture reminds us of the power of your voice, especially in combination with others. Hold steady in your desire until you can’t be ignored. The system was created to support the people, and the people in turn have a duty to let the government/system know what support they need.

If there is an issue weighing on you, it might be easy to just block it out and pretend your opinion doesn’t matter. But with elections coming up right around the corner, take a cue from the proceedings of the past from this picture. You CAN (and should) make your voice heard to initiate a change. What issue are you going to speak out on? Let us know on Twitter @Deltacollegiate or any of our social media!

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Delta unleashes its spooky spirit

Maddie Fordos • Photographer @FordosMaddie

Staff member Ceil Lusk offers a wicked smile to anyone that comes into the Records and Registration Office on Halloween.

A group of students from the Physical Therapist Assistant program hop in for a spooky group photo.

Rebecca Roberts • Photo Editor

Staff members Karen Samborn & Jeanne Prime don Halloween holiday color accessories.

Gabriel Taylor shows off in his self-made Halo character, while enjoying socializing with a scarecrow, personified

by Brandon Martin.

Noah D. Galzier-Gravlin takes a break from being a hero to pass out candy to the students and staff.

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Delta Road Trip Blast off to Planet Rock!

Patrick Sochacki Reporter @SochackiPatrick Additional reporting

by Crystal Gwizdala, S&H Editor Are you interested in rock climbing but don’t know where to begin?

Planet Rock is a rock climbing gym, located in Ann Arbor, Mich., and Madison Heights, Mich., that offers everything you'll need.

Planet Rock is a world-class indoor rock climbing gym that has different activities for all sorts of climbers, beginner or experienced. These activities include solo autobelay climbing, two-person aided belay climbing and no belay bouldering.

When you go for your first experience at Planet Rock you must take a training class. The class costs $44 for one adult 14 or older, $50 for an adult and a child ages 5-8 and $60 for an adult with a child 9-13. The class teaches intro lessons for belaying, tying knots and gym safety.

The package also includes rental of a harness, shoes, and belay device. There is also an additional day pass for use up to 30 days after your first trip. If you’ve already had this training course then an adult pass is $18—$17 with a student ID—ages 5-13 day passes are $14, and for military personnel the day pass is $13. They also offer month memberships and annual memberships.

If you want to step up your skills then Planet Rock offers classes to help

you get there, including: 101 Climbing Courses • Climbing 101 • Crack climbing 101 • Ice climbing 101 Indoor to Outdoor • Gym to crag • Anchor building theory • Multi-pitch Climbing Technique & Training • Lead lessons • How to climb more advanced routes • Ascending + rappelling Fitness & Conditioning • Group fitness • Yoga • Aerials To sign up, visit their website at planet-rock.com/ classes and sign the waiver.

Planet Rock also offers a cafe with cozy seating. There are several different coffee drinks, along with teas and some meal bars for sale. There is a shop located in the gym that sells climbing shoes, clothes, chalk bags, belaying equipment and pretty much anything else you could imagine needing for climbing.

Planet Rock offers a wonderful experience with friendly and helpful staff, there are only two of these gyms in Michigan—don’t take them for granite!

Planet Rock is located in Ann Arbor at 82 Aprill Dr and in Madison Heights at 1103 W. 13 Mile Road.

Both locations are open Monday and Friday from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Crystal Gwizdala • S&H Editor Collegiate reporter Patrick Sochacki about to make his next move up the bouldering wall at Planet Rock in Ann Arbor

Crystal Gwizdala • S&H Editor Enthralled visitors watch climbers test their skill and endurance on the rock wall.

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Dana Radosa kicks her way to the top Haeley Huggard • Reporter @HaeleyHuggard UNIVERSITY CENTER - Dana Radosa, 26, is a Delta student who spends her time learning the art of self-defense. When she is not doing Taekwondo, she spends her time studying and watching Netflix to give her mind a break from homework.

Taekwondo is a Korean martial art that revolves around kicking. When you have completed a level of study and passed a test given by your teacher, you obtain different color belts. Each belt represents a higher rank than the last, as well as new lessons to learn.

To be a black belt is to be placed in a more advanced setting and can take years to achieve. Radosa is currently a second-degree black belt and working towards her third-degree.

“I've wanted to try martial arts since I was a kid,” says Radosa. “I watched a lot of Power Rangers and Justice League. Now I practice it because I like the people in my academy, and it feels good to do something I never thought I'd be capable of. I surprise myself a lot.”

What started off as an ordinary college class quickly turned into a passion for Radosa, who had signed up for the class taught by Lifelong Wellness professor Joseph Auman in 2012.

“I chose Taekwondo because it specifically stated in the class description that it was a noncontact class, and I looked up all the martial arts classes offered by Delta on Wikipedia to figure out which one wouldn’t involve me having to grab people I didn’t know,” says Radosa.

Her family and friends have played a role in supporting her as she continues her journey with school and Taekwondo.

Photo courtesy of Sharon Scharich. May 4, 2019.

“Mostly, they don’t mind me constantly talking about my martial arts and coming home at all hours of the night when training sessions run a little late,” says Radosa.

“They’ve come to some of my tournaments and to my black belt tests, so I know they support me in continuing to do Taekwondo.”

Outside of doing martial arts, Radosa is working to transfer to Saginaw Valley State University to continue her studies by getting into SVSU’s Medical Laboratory Tech program.

She also continues her studies to move up the ranks in her Taekwondo classes.

“I haven't really thought about any specific goals,” says Raedosa. “I'd like to test for my third-degree black belt in 2021 and be a better intern instructor. Other than that, I just try to take it day by day and do the best I can with what I have.”

Radosa is currently spending time preparing for her third-degree black belt test. She continues to challenge herself and pushes her limits to discover what she is capable of.

“The farther along I go, the more I admire Grandmaster Auman for what he's given me,” says Radosa. “I've gotten a lot more confident the longer I do martial arts, and I've learned how to be a better teacher and team player because of how he runs his academy.”

Radosa has made many friends throughout her martial arts experiences, most of which have become like family to her.

Through many hours of practice and continuous commitment to college classes and martial arts, Radosa continues to surprise herself and others as she accomplishes the goals she sets for herself.

“Don't let being nervous stop you from trying new things,” says Radosa. “It just means you care a lot about what you're about to do.”

Veterans free pizza Haeley Huggard • Reporter @HaeleyHuggard As part of a Veterans Day celebration, Little Caesars will be giving away FREE pizza on Monday, Nov. 11. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. eligible veterans and military members can receive a free lunch combo box and a 20-ounce bottle of pop.

In order to receive the giveaway, Veterans and active military will have to provide proof of service with either an I.D. with a veteran designation or an active military I.D. This giveaway is valid at all participating locations across the U.S.

Calling all nerds Haeley Huggard • Reporter @HaeleyHuggard A gathering of all things comic book and nerd culture related will be coming to the DeVos Palace in Grand Rapids this weekend, from Friday Nov,. 8 to Saturday, Nov. 10. Featuring special guest stars from movies, TV shows, comic book writers and illustrators, you can spend the day, or weekend, meeting them all. Along with media guests, Grand Rapids Comic Con provides plenty of activities to fill your day, such as panels, cosplay competition and a gaming room. Tickets vary per day. Friday’s tickets are $20, Saturday's tickets are $30 and Sunday’s tickets are $25. Threeday passes are also available for $55. For more

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Noteworthy

RJ Murphy • Reporter @rjmurphwoods Love him or hate him, Kanye West is undoubtedly a cultural icon as a critically acclaimed musician, producer, fashion designer and entrepreneur.

His unreserved antics and personality have been the topic of many tabloids, and has received relentless criticism. With the release of “Jesus is King,” West is making a statement regarding his values and what he plans to do with his success.

Originally titled “Yandhi,” this album was scheduled to be released September 2018, but was postponed indefinitely. In early 2019, West began holding Sunday service performances, gospel renditions of songs

Kanye West drops long awaited Christian album from his discography and announced he would only be making non-secular music moving forward. Fans were shocked. This born again Christian isn’t the same as the Kanye who made “I Love it” in 2018, a wildly explicit hip-hop song featuring Lil Pump.

West renamed the album “Jesus is King,” scrapped a number of songs and replaced the lyrics with scripture. As West said in an interview with Big Boy TV: “Now that I’m in service of Christ, God is showing off.” Besides spreading the good word, the album is about staying true to yourself, even when the world around you pressures you to do otherwise.

“Jesus is King” was scheduled to be released earlier this year but failed to drop multiple times.

Fans were upset and confused. Was Ye having another mental breakdown?

Was this all some sort of publicity stunt? Delta student Vincent Khan, 20, Bay City, was one of those disappointed, having been a Kanye fan for 2 years.

“He does some of the craziest things, from his shows to the things he says,” says Khan. “He’s always doing something to keep everyone’s interest. [...] I don’t think he’s lost fans; I think he’s lost some of the fans’ interest. People get frustrated when you promise them something and take it away from them.”

On October 25, “Jesus Is King” was finally released.

The album is laced with samples of gospel choirs and has sacred, positive vibes radiating from each track. It is still a rap album, though. West manages to make the hand picked passages from the Bible flow with the rhythm of the drums effortlessly.

Although it does seem

preachy at times, it doesn’t come across as corny or a gimmick. The lyrics feel sincere and meaningful.

“Jesus Is King” is a window looking into West’s mind and soul; a battleground where Jesus and Satan are trading blows. In the end, only one entity can ascend to victory.

A “Jesus is King” movie was released to accompany the album and is being shown in select IMAX

theaters. West has also announced a Christmas album titled “Jesus is Born” which is scheduled to release this Christmas.

West’s journey has been an inspiration to many. Ye fans have a lot in store for them within these next couple years; just don’t expect anything to drop on schedule.

Spicy Top 5 for November Colton Carrier • A&E Editor @ColtonCarrierDC

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Riverside brings films from around the world This year’s lineup at the Riverside Saginaw Film Festival features sixteen films from around the globe, ranging from documentaries to thrillers. Venues include the Court Street Theater, Hoyt Public Library and the Castle Museum. Tickets are $6 per film and allaccess passes are $45.

The festival runs from Thursday, Nov. 7 to Sunday, Nov. 10. You can find more information at https:// riversidesaginawfilmfestival. org/.

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Explore the ‘Portraits of the Unsung’ The Midland Center for the Arts is proud to showcase new works by acclaimed composer Joel Thompson. Commemorating Rosa Parks, Viola Liuzzo and Grace Lee Boggs, this repertoire will be bolstered by previous written works by the composer.

The performance starts Saturday, at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets are $10 for students.

More infomation can be found at https://www. mcfta.org/event/potraitsof-the-unsung/e26805/.

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See ‘The Addams Family’ beyond the TV screen You may know of the classic TV series “The Addams Family,” but did you know of the series’ roots as a New York Times comic by Charles Addams?

Starting this weekend, the Saginaw Art Museum will be showcasing works from throughout this artist’s career. Admission is $5 and covers the entire museum. For more information, visit https:// www.saginawartmuseum. org/exhibition/charlesaddams-friends-and-familyaddams-family-show/.

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Birch Run prepares to light up for Christmas For those hoping to jump right in to the holiday season, there’s no better start than with the Tree Light Celebration at the Birch Run Premium Outlets. Running Saturday, Nov. 9th, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., an early tree lighting is the perfect way to ring in the season right. Best of all, the whole shindig is free! For more information, head over to https://www.premiumoutlets. com/outlet/birch-run/ stream/tree-lightingcelebration-6148315.

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Frankenmuth brings unique arts and crafts experience Sometimes the best way to spruce up your arts and crafts is with a little bit of alcohol! For a $20 fee, learn how to put together a bracelet from a variety of designs, and pair it with four large wine samples. The class will run for an hour, starting at 6 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 8 at Modern Craft Winery in Frankenmuth.

Reservations are required.

You can find more information at https://www. frankenmuth.org/calendar/ wine-tasting-and-braceletmaking-class-2/2019-11-08/.

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Blizzard drops the ball over Hong Kong protests Colton Carrier A&E Editor @ColtonCarrierDC “Liberate Hong Kong, the revolution of our times!”

With seven words, the competitive Hearthstone player Blitzchung set off a powder keg that sent waves through the competitive gaming world. What was, at the time, a simple show of goodwill toward the ongoing protests in Hong Kong has morphed into an international controversy, shaking up the public’s perception of a gaming behemoth and ruining careers in the process.

Early this month, Blitzchung took part in a post-game interview where he spoke of his time in the Hearthstone Grandmasters, an event setting up 48 of the game’s top players to compete

Review

Samuel Philpot Associate Editor @Philpoteropolis Private investigation films can start off strong. They really pull you in with the crime and how the character then sleuths around and points out their details for it. Usually along the way, however, the film can become distant and boring as the characters put all the puzzle pieces together.

“Motherless Brooklyn” is a prime example.

Now sure, some people may enjoy those more duller second acts to a movie, because it’s your brain that’s working with the main character, trying to piece it all together. But

for a $500,000 prize pool.

During this interview, he voiced his approval of the protests. In response, Hearthstone developer Blizzard repossessed Blitzchung’s winnings at the event, issued a yearlong competitive ban to the player and uniformly banned the interviewers from commentating on any of their games.

Derision came from all sides, with the competitive scene of Blizzard’s game library taking up Blitzchung’s banner, decrying Blizzard’s efforts to censor free speech and play into the hands of the Chinese government.

Across the board, players and commentators alike criticized Blizzard Entertainment, and in some cases resigned from working with the storied developer.

Back in 2013, Tencent,

a Chinese technology and entertainment conglomerate, bought a 5% minority share of Blizzard. At the time, this didn’t really change how Blizzard operated; it remained a global presence, with changes only showing up in products that were released in China. However, Tencent supplies information to the Chinese government, which is clearly opposed to the situation in Hong Kong.

Thus, by broadcasting a show of support, Blizzard is directly opposing the Chinese government.

When various other esports teams brought up the Hong Kong situation, they were summarily shut down, silenced and removed from Blizzard’s competitive matches. This had led to resignations of various big-name commentators, such as Brian Kibler, a well-

known face in Hearthstone’s streaming community.

Kibler remarked on his blog: “I will not be a smiling face on camera that tacitly endorses this decision.”

Blizzard has gone to great lengths to silence discussion, with users being banned for up to 100 years for discussing Hong Kong. There may not be open disgust, but

there is a clear intolerance for any discussion around such a global event. As Blizzard announces a sequel to Overwatch, an announcement that was widely seen as a PR stunt to cover up the controversy at hand, it’s hard to gauge how long the esports community, as well as the gaming community at large, will keep this ruling in mind.

Norton lives through the 50s with investigation story keeping up with today’s cinema, it’s tough to get everyone to stay seated through them.

Right out the gate, “Motherless Brooklyn” is relatively slow paced, making you sit through a really long, drawn out conversation between Edward Norton and Bruce Willis’ characters, all to give you an idea as to what Norton’s character, Lionel, is like.

Not even halfway through, I found myself asking, “how much longer is the movie?” There were some scenes that felt extremely drawn out, such as the bar scene where Laura asks Lionel for a dance. The band managed to play three songs in that one scene.

I would probably be more upset about that, but luckily, the music in the film was catchy. Close your eyes and you’d feel like you were in the bar yourself.

The film really put its all star cast on a grand display too. Seeing Alec Baldwin perform as a no nonsense hard-ass was amazing.

Personally, I hadn’t seen a performance like that from him and he made me feel intimidated. It felt like he could have stolen the show, but Norton and Willem Dafoe kept up and also gave outstanding performances.

The cinematography was the real icing on the cake for this movie.

Some shots were absolutely gorgeous; like the bridge scenes with Willis’ character Frank Minna when he was trying to talk to Lionel (Norton’s character). The cinematography alone made me want to stay and watch the rest of the film.

However, the film as a whole let me down. When a movie ends, I want most, if not all, the pieces to be wrapped up. The exception

is if they’re planning a sequel. This movie did not end on a high note as it was quite anticlimactic. It didn’t delve into what happened to most anyone after Lionel and Moses cut their deal.

Most of the characters I found myself wondering what happened to them by the third act. They just weren’t around anymore.

Guess they really had to make sure they got their money's worth with the big name actors.

If you know you’re a fan of Edward Norton, you’re probably going to want to see “Motherless Brooklyn.”

Not only did he star in it, he adapted it from the novel for screenplay and directed it.

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Delta men’s basketball team demolishes Olivet JV Kelvin Butler Sports Reporter @KelvinButler19 UNIVERSITY CENTER - Friday, Nov. 1 the Delta men’s basketball team kicked off the season, facing off against Olivet JV. The Pioneers won 100-70, lead

by C.J. Gilbert who had 15 points and 4 assists.

The game started with Olivet scoring the first bucket, which would trigger a little tug of war for the first ten minutes of the first half, having both teams going back and forth with the lead.

After a lot of turnovers and sloppy play from both teams, Delta finally started to get into a grove, with playing full court press which lead to steals, to lead to a lot of fast break points for them. A tied game quickly turned into a 50-37 halftime lead.

“I like our depth; with every substitution, we gain and lose something,” says head coach Carlos McMath.

“Like, we might lose height but we gain speed, etc.”

In the second half, Delta came out even better than they were in the first half.

After Olivet went on a 6-0 run to cut the lead to four points, Delta started to get a lot of stops, defensively getting steals, blocks and contesting all of their shots.

Then they started to play with a faster pace with all the fast break opportunities they were creating from their stout defense. Then with all the hustle plays, the Pioneers buried the Olivet JV team by 30 points.

If there was anything the team needed to improve on, McMath says there are minor issues that should be focused on.

“We need to pay attention to the small details, because when we face better competition, there’s a smaller window of error for us,” says McMath.

The next home game will take place in the Pioneer Gym (Room N110) Wednesday, Nov. 6 at 7:30 p.m., following the women’s basketball game at 5:30 p.m. Both the men’s and women’s teams will face off against Mid Michigan Community College.

Maddie Fordos • Photographer C.J. Gilbert focuses his energy in a jump shot in the Delta College gymnasium in the home game versus Olivet College on Nov. 1. University Center, MI

Fantasy Football Countdown: These guys are full of surprises Kelvin Butler Sports Reporter @KelvinButler19 1. New England (defense, New England Patriots) - I know they are the Patriots, but no one expected this from them. They are leaps and bounds better than any NFL team’s defense. Also, they’re consistent with the double digit games.

2. D.J. Clark (wide receiver, Jacksonville

Jaguars) - Everyone thought Dede Westbrook was gonna be the No. 1 receiver, and it turns out we were all wrong.

D.J. Clark is the No. 1 by far.

3. Austin Ekeler (running back, Los Angeles Chargers) - Melvin Gordon’s hold out has failed drastically for him, because Austin Ekeler has completely took his spot, and that's just sad.

4. Gardner Minshew ll (quarterback, Jacksonville Jaguars) - Nick Foles

getting injured is a blessing in disguise for the Jaguars. With the way he has reenergized the whole team, sadly Jalen Ramsey left so their team will suffer some more.

5. Marvin Jones, Jr. (wide receiver, Detroit Lions) - He had two amazing games, while the other games were forgettable. So I guess you can say he is the definition of a ticking time bomb!

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Mind your meditation practice Crystal Gwizdala • S&H Editor @CrystalGwizdala PERRY – Mid-terms are over, time to breathe.

Except the end-of-semester crunch is closing in, with cumulative exams and research papers dampening any hope for joy.

Everything is subject to stress. You are, trees are, and so is the linoleum floor. One way to manage stress is by practicing mindfulness meditation, an ancient practice from India repurposed by Westerners to suit their therapeutic needs.

Mindfulness is a component of the Eightfold Path in Buddhism, Right Awareness — an acute awareness of your body, sensations, emotions and thought processes.

“The purpose is to achieve concentration and to bring the fickle mind under control,” author Hans Wolfgang Schumann writes in his book, “Buddhism: An Outline of its Teachings and Schools.” “[You’re most mindful] when you’re calm, when you’re still,” says Sodhano, a Buddhist monk at Wat Dhammasala Forest Monastery.

“You can sort of look at the extreme of that: if you’re excited or agitated or aroused in any way, your mindfulness is often reduced.”

But what happens if your mind spirals into an all-consuming misery? How can you stop that?

“It doesn’t work just to suppress [these

feelings],” says Sodhano. “[…] You can’t will your mind to stop. It’s just watching — the more you watch, the more you see the ways that the mind moves.”

Recognize the early signs that your mind is shifting. Ask yourself why.

“Ask deeper questions about what’s really driving the movement,” says Sodhano. “[...] Those kinds of deep investigations can lead to insight.”

If you maintain a regular meditation practice, you can train your brain to better handle these emotions.

“Recall where the mind has been in quiet meditation,” Sodhano suggests.

“Once you have those experiences [in quiet meditation], you can recollect them.”

Another important facet of mindfulness is conduct, or how you behave.

“Everyone is born kind of like a wild animal,” says Sodhano. “It’s necessary to have the right conduct if you’re going to have the best mindfulness. If you’re remorseful about your conduct, you’re going to be distracted.”

For example, getting drunk and making a move on your best friend’s girlfriend: if you can’t properly control your mind, your conduct is at risk. And if you feel remorseful about that conduct, your mindfulness is compromised. Then, your ability to return your mind to stillness is more challenging.

Rebecca Roberts • Photo Editor “The joke was [...] we’ve been doing a potluck for 2600 years,” says Sodhano, a Buddhist monk who has been practicing at Wat Dhammasala Forest Monastery for the past five years. The temple in Perry, MI is always open to visitors in exchange for an offering of a meal, in order to create a relationship between the community and the monks. Oct. 30.

For tips on how to be mindful and meditate, check out Issue 6 of the Delta Beat on the Delta Collegiate’s YouTube channel!

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Michigan has a wonderful history with the death penalty.

We haven’t executed a single person since statehood in 1837. We were the first English-speaking government in the world to abolish the death penalty for ordinary crimes. It has been unconstitutional in our state since the 1963 constitution became effective in 1964.

On October 10, 2019, Republican Rep. David McSweeney proposed a bill to reinstate the death penalty in Illinois.

His claim, according to WNEM, is that it would “serve as a deterrent to violent crime with the specific goal of reducing mass shootings, serial killings and gun violence.”

This is untrue. There is little evidence to support the claim that the death penalty is a deterrent, which is a common problem faced when arguing in favor of it. Most rely on the belief that the penalty “should” prevent crime, but ignore the statistical evidence saying that it doesn't.

John Lamperti, a professor of mathematics at

How bad can the death penalty really be?

Editorial Dartmouth College, published a statistical reference paper that compiles decades worth of data about the lack of deterrent effect the death penalty has. His conclusion states, “some years ago this passage from a United Nations study summed it up: ‘It is generally agreed that the data which now exist show no correlation between the existence of capital punishment and lower rates of capital crime.’ The conclusion still holds.”

Justice Thurgood Marshall of the U.S. Supreme Court said, during the case of Furman v.

Georgia in 1973: "In light of the massive amount of

evidence before us, I see no alternative but to conclude that capital punishment cannot be justified on the basis of its deterrent effect."

Another massive negative about reinstating the death penalty is the cost.

An article from amnestyusa.org shows the costs of having the death

penalty in several states. A death penalty case in Maryland on average costs $3 million, which is three times as much as a non-death penalty case. In Tennessee, “death penalty trials cost an average of 48% more than the average cost of trials in which prosecutors seek life imprisonment.” In California, “the current system costs $137 million per year; it would cost $11.5 million for a system without the death penalty.”

Cost is important but the mental health of inmates is arguably more important.

The average wait time on death row in America is 15 years; in California, it’s 20. These wait times can

cause serious problems when dealing with inmates who have predisposed mental health issues.

According to thebalance. com, studies have found that “more than half [of all death row inmates] suffered from psychosis.

Another [study] claimed that almost 90% [of all death row inmates] had posttraumatic stress disorder from family violence and abuse.” Thebalance.com also states that many inmates are likely to suffer from serious mental health disorders from long-term imprisonment. The most common disorder is ‘Death Row Phenomenon,’ which occurs when prisoners are unaware of the date of their execution, leading them toward depression and thoughts of suicide.

We are a leader in the country, and the world, for not having this heinous punishment muddy our courts. Let’s not follow anyone’s lead — let’s keep things the way they are.

Detention Progression; injection or redemption?

Samuel Philpot Associate Editor @Philpoteropolis Everyone has a choice.

From the moment we turn 18, we are truly held responsible for the choices we make. By then, we know of consequences. We know of plausible outcomes for our actions and we should know whether or not we can accept the consequences of our actions.

Due to the knowledge of consequences, I believe that actions, especially harsh actions, should be met with equal retribution.

There is a point where

someone pushes beyond rehabilitation. If one person causes the death of multiple people, via genocide, school shooting or mass murder in general, they need to be euthanized.

Murder is a heinous act that runs far deeper than just taking a life. It can ruin families by giving them sleepless nights and restless lives. Few families move on after the death of a loved one, and this is a means that can help bring closure and justice to those families who suffer.

If a murderer is put in jail, and they recieve the death penalty, they will

have less of a chance of getting put on parole or escape. If either of those happen, there is a chance that they will kill again.

More than just justice, the death penalty also provides a solution for the current issue of prison overpopulation. According to penalreform.org, more than 115 prisons suffer from overpopulation.

This leads to poor prison conditions, as well as the prisons not being able to complete their purpose to the best of their ability.

Even with overpopulation being a problem within prisons, life in prison still

isn’t always as awful as the crime committed. People in prison get meals regularly, a chance to get an education and, though rarely, potential for furlough. With a system like this, it’s as though our justice system shows more sympathy for our criminals than the victims.

Currently, there are 29 states that have the death penalty. Four of those states, however, do have gubernatorial moratoria, which means the governor’s office can suspend the decision for the death penalty placed by a higher court.

Between 1973 and 2013,

75% of those who recieved the death penalty were not executed. In 2018, 42 death penalty sentences were imposed but only 25 were executed. These facts from deathpenaltyinfo. org show that even if the sentence is ruled, it doesn’t always come to pass, proving that it’s not a law that is used carelessly.

If one person makes a conscious decision to take multiple lives, then there should be no exception.

That person should be met with an equal justice that proves our country takes heinous crimes seriously.

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Upcoming events Wednesday Nov. 6 Join Dan Kildee in Saginaw 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. @ Anderson Enrichment Center U.S. representative Dan Kildee from Flint will be coming over to Saginaw, getting support to continue fighting for the 5th congressional district.

Tickets available online

Friday Nov. 8

Thursday Nov. 7 Cider and Donut Hike 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. @ Ringwood Forest in St. Charles Overwhelmed with classes?

Take a break from your busy schedule and unwind with some fresh, crisp fall air‌ and some tasty cider and donuts.

Friday Nov. 8 Sunday Nov. 10

Free PC Repair Clinic 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. @ main campus (Room K110)

Holiday Open House Starting Friday, 10 a.m. @ downtown Midland area (at participating businesses)

Does your PC have the BSOD blues? Take it down to the Free PC Repair Clinic, hosted by the Information Technology & Security club and have it fixed for free.

Get your Christmas shopping done early; head over to downtown Midland for the weekend and peruse new, special merchandise arriving in local stores!

Monday Nov. 11

Tuesday Nov. 12

The Transit of Mercury 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. @ Delta College Planetarium in Bay City

Resume/Cover Letter Workshop 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. @ Delta College Saginaw Center (Room 210)

Use safe telescopes to watch the planet Mercury transit the sun for the first time since 2016. This is your last chance until 2032! Admission is free.

One major step in making a good first impression is having a solid resume and cover letter.

Learn some tips on making documentation that stands out!

MADE TO MOVE Your future, your opportunity, your next move. Find it all here.

Ferris offers flexible, convenient classes in the Great Lakes Bay Region and online. Transfer up to 90 Delta College credit hours. Meet with an advisor now to maximize your transfer credit and move Ferris Forward.

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