Delta Collegiate Feb. 8, 2024 Edition

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The Historic Masonic Temple welcomes a new year with fun community events.

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Zehnder's 33rd Snowfest

Austin Gonzales | Staff Reporter

BAY CITY - Since 1905, the Historic Masonic Temple has been the place for many community gatherings. Today, the building still stands and the Friends of the Historic Masonic Temple are looking to invite you inside to all their wonderful upcoming events!

Pure Pro Wrestling returns to the blue room auditorium on Feb. 10, at just $15 a ticket. The tickets being sold are for a family fundraising event!

Catch former Ring of Honor World Television Champion, Silas Young, as he makes a stop in Bay City for some in-ring action. Also on the card will be Michigan State Cruiserweight Champion, James Alexander, defending his title against Cody Manning.

The Historic Masonic Temple looks to kick-off the month of St. Patrick’s Day with some Irish tunes. On March 8, the band Monday’s Supper will be performing in the Temple’s blue room auditorium. Tickets are available online starting at $20. Featuring the talents of Siusan O’Rourke and Zig Zeitler, Monday’s Supper looks to entice audiences with their traditional and original ballads. So come enjoy some good Irish music and whiskey tasting. Continued on page 3.

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Palworld game review

Congressman Dan Kildee Secures $150,000 Grant for Flint Institute of Arts April Hernandez | Staff Reporter Congressman Dan Kildee announced a $150,000 federal grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities to the Flint Institute of Arts. This funding will allow the institute to replace outdated humidifiers, keeping their valuable art collection safe.

The Flint Institute of Arts is home to an impressive collection of artwork, including paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts. The new

humidifiers will help to regulate the museum's climate, preventing damage to these irreplaceable pieces. In addition, the energy-efficient equipment will lead to lower energy costs for the Institute.

Congressman Kildee is a strong supporter of the arts in Mid-Michigan. In addition to this grant, he has also secured funding for the Flint Institute of Arts to expand training for teachers on how to incorpo-

rate art into their curricula. He also sponsors the annual Congressional Art Competition, which allows a Mid-Michigan student to have their artwork displayed in the U.S. Capitol.

The Flint Institute of Arts is located at 1110 Beach St. in Flint. The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free.

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Michigan State Police Trooper is killed after being struck on I-75 How Michigan’s Move Over law can save a life Emma Blakley | Staff Reporter

BIRCH RUN – On Jan. 24, Michigan State Police Tpr. Joel Popp was struck by an oncoming vehicle on northbound I-75 near Birch Run while investigating a potential impaired driver.

“Police, fire, EMS and others are there to help. But if someone does not even consider slowing down, they run the risk of injuring someone or even a life,” Bob Phillips, retired Asst. Chief Firefighter and Advanced Emergency Medical Technician says. “What if it is you that is stranded alongside the road?”

Popp enlisted with the Michigan State Police on Jan. 26, 2020 and graduated as a member of the 137th Trooper Recruit School. His watch ended Jan. 24, 2024. Popp was taken to Hurley Medical Center in Flint where he died from his injuries. Popp’s funeral was held on Jan. 31, 2024 at the SVSU Ryder Center.

Joel Popp is the 56th Michigan State Trooper to be killed in the line of duty.

Requiring motorists to slow down, Michigan’s Move Over law is aimed at ensuring the safety of stationary authorized vehicles with flashing, rotating, or oscillating lights.

These vehicles include police, ambulance, road service, fire, and rescue. When drivers are approaching an authorized vehicle, they should slow down to at least 10 mph below the posted speed limit and move over to a further lane. Pass with caution, and leave vehicles space.

If a motorist is found violating the law, they are responsible for a civil infraction – a fine of $400 – and two points on their driver’s license. If the motorist causes death to any emergency response personnel, they can face felony charges and enhanced penalties of up to 15 years in prison and/or $7,500 in fines.

“We all need to slow down – it’s someone’s life you are saving as well as your own, and you may not even know it."

Delta College basketball to Blake Metiva | Staff Reporter fight hunger UNIVERSITY CENTER - On Feb. 21 the Delta College basketball program and East Side Soup Kitchen are partnering to fight hunger in mid-Michigan.

In their annual “Michigan Community College Athletic Association Hunger Game,” a donation of five canned goods will be accepted for admission to both the men’s and women’s games against Grand Rapids Community College.

In their prior meeting, the Delta men lost by three points to GRCC, and the women lost by 11. The men and women will be looking to avenge the losses.

The East Side Soup Kitchen has a list of high demand items.

Some of these include: canned vegetables, canned fruit, applesauce, spaghetti sauce, tuna, pasta, pudding/fruit cups, and bottled water.

Come out to support your Pioneers with a food donation!

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Two years in prison, a felony charge, and/or a $1,000 fine can occur if the motorist causes injury. Other authorized vehicles can be punishable by a 90-day misdemeanor.

“We all need to slow down – it’s someone’s life you are saving as well as your own, and you may not even know it,” Phillips says.

“Someone’s life is a wonderful feeling to save, you will never forget it the rest of your life.”

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Movies, music and more at Bay City's century-old building Austin Gonzales | Staff Reporter

Upcoming events at the Historic Masonic Temple Pure Pro Wrestling Feb. 10, 2024, doors open at 5:30 p.m., bell time starts at 7:00 p.m., tickets start at $15.

Big Game Party at the HMT Feb. 11, 2024, starting at 5:30 p.m. with a $10 admission fee.

Open Mic Night Feb. 15, 2024, from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Midnight Monster Movies: BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER (1992) Feb. 17, 2024. First showing at 9 p.m., second showing at midnight. Tickets are available for $21.

Oddball’s Ball: A MisCast Cabaret!

Feb. 29, 2024, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. with admission starting at $15.

Former Freemason lodge now local community arts center, Bay City, Feb. 5, 2024; photo credit Austin Gonzales.

Close up of former lodge door, Bay City, Feb. 5, 2024; photo credit Austin Gonzales.

Concerts and wrestling aren’t the only way to get a peek inside this gorgeous building. In conjunction with the premiere play from local playwright Zoey Schwab. The Historic Masonic Temple will be partnering with the CAN (Child Abuse & Neglect) Council for community awareness about violence towards minors. Schwab’s debut play, “The Wasp Closet,” spotlights domestic abuse. With the help of the CAN

Council, the Historic Masonic Temple looks to provide informational training around the topic.

The executive director of the Historic Masonic Temple, Kelly Kent, is excited to share more information about the partnership soon. Kent also shared how these events have helped elevate the building into a community arts center. The Historic Masonic Temple offers several art education programs developed by local artists and educators.

“Our change over the years has been driven by our community,” Kent says. “As people come into the building they are inspired to create and to share.”

The Friends of the Historic Masonic Temple welcome visitors to check out the building every third Saturday of the month. The Temple is open from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at 700 North Madison Ave. in Bay City. The team is always looking for volunteers and collaborators to contribute to new creative partnerships for the community. You can visit the Temple’s website to sign up for the emailed newsletters and meet the team that helps continuously bring fresh life into this beautiful building.

Monday’s Supper Irish Concert March 8, 2024 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. with tickets starting at $20.

Midnight Monster Movies: THE WITCHES (1990) March 16, 2024. First showing at 9 p.m., second showing at midnight. Tickets are available for $21.

“As people come into the building they are inspired to create and to share."

Kelly Kent

Beginner’s Acoustic Guitar Intensive April 10, 2024 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30p.m.

Ages 12+ welcomed. $300 per student.

For more details on upcoming events check out their website or scan the QR code below.

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Zehnder’s Snowfest heats up the weekend Norm Corrion | Staff Reporter

FRANKENMUTH – Despite the warmer weather, Zehnder’s Snowfest on Saturday, Jan. 27 packed sidewalks with enjoyable winter festivities.

Downtown Frankenmuth was filled with activities for those in attendance including: snow and ice sculptures, a petting zoo, husky puppies, pony rides, horse carriage rides, warm-up tents, food stands, ice skating and more.

Snowfest took place Jan. 24 to Jan. 28 and marked the 33rd annual Zehnder’s Snowfest. While rain and warmer temperatures impacted some sculptures; the majority were still an amazing sight for visitors.

People lined up to walk by the amazing Under the Sea themed exhibition featuring ice sculptures by master ice sculptor Greg Butauski.

“My favorite part was seeing the giant ice sculptures in the sea theme,” said Sarah Sullivan of Waterford, Mich.

“Kaden's favorite part was probably the petting zoo and riding on the pony,” Sullivan said about her two-year-old son.

Those who attended Saturday afternoon got to enjoy the sculptures while contending with packed sidewalks of people. The busy sidewalks of the event is a clear testament to Frankenmuth’s iconic winter event.

"Shell-ter 4 Rent" placing second and earning People's Choice in its group More information on Zehnder’s Snowby Luke Dehtiar, Max Dehtiar and Ryan Olszowy at Zehnder's Snowfest in fest can be found at https://www.zehnders.

Frankenmuth, Jan. 27; photo credit: Norm Corrion com/snowfest/.

Bay County schools are equipped with Stop The Bleed kits Emma Blakley | Staff Reporter

BAY COUNTY – On Jan. 19, the Bay County Active Assailant Task F orce assisted in providing Stop The Bleed kits to Bay County middle and high schools.

For citizens to be able to assist during a bleeding emergency before professional help arrives, the Stop The Bleed national campaign aims at training and equipping those who may be put in a high-risk situation. Citizens will be able to apply one of three techniques after taking the course: how to apply proper pressure to a wound, pack a wound, and place a tourniquet on the injured correctly. Stop The Bleed Kits hold a variety of items ranging from packing gauze to markers.

The task force is working on bringing these kits to elementary schools as well. So far, they have secured $31,864 to purchase 50 kits to be placed throughout High Schools and Middle Schools. An additional $48,000 is needed to purchase 70 more kits.

To donate to the Stop The Bleed Bay County initiative visit https://bayfoundation.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/ create/fund?funit_id=2287

A packed crosswalk highlighting the busyness of Zehnder's Snowfest in Frankenmuth, Jan. 27; photo credit: Norm Corrion

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Professors break down Israel-Palestine conflict A panel of Delta professors answered community questions about the history of the Israel-Palestine conflict Onnie Stone | Editor in Chief

“What’s your vision for Gaza after you flatten it?"

Dan Allen

On Jan. 31, five “local experts” from Delta College discussed the ongoing conflict in Israel and Palestine.

Panel members Dan Allen, Jason Szilagyi, Liz Ullrich, Mark Balawender, and Ray Lacina are all current professors at Delta College.

“Students need to be able to encounter ideas and not necessarily accept them, but to grapple with them,” Allen says. “That’s what education is.”

Recent news surrounding the conflict in the Middle East highlights some issues academic communities are facing as they try to educate on the matter. Delta’s Humanities Learning Center and History Department wanted this discussion to be a learning opportunity for the public.

“People without the protections of tenure feel that they can't speak freely about the issues, about what they observe in the region,” Allen says. “Because either, on one hand, they are afraid of getting shot down by activists and ran out of town, or they're going to make a donor upset and they're going to get fired.”

In an effort to help contextualize such a polarizing topic, panel members were specifically chosen for their unique expertise on the conflict.

Allen is well-educated in military, international relations and national

security. In 2012, he traveled to Israel where he interviewed Israeli Defense Force (IDF) soldiers and Hamas members in Israeli prisons. His knowledge on the region and the various institutions that influence it is extensive. He says there are two take-aways he wants people to receive: “Two wrongs don’t make a right. And, under the right set of circumstances, anyone can be radicalized,” Allen says.

Szilagyi is a history professor at Delta College. He was an advisor for Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies at Central Michigan University, specializing in the formation of the modern state of Israel after the Holocaust. Szilagyi brings his historical knowledge to the discussion.

“I've always seen history as not black and white, but shades of gray,” Szilagyi said. “You’re not always going to encounter things that are going to reinforce an existing idea.”

Ullrich teaches world politics classes at Delta. In her world politics class, she teaches students about Israel and Palestine. She also studied international relations in the Middle East.

During her studies, she conducted significant research on the issue of Israel and Palestine.

“Most people who have worked with this issue for the last 20 years have now come to the same conclusions,” Ullrich

Delta's cybersecurity program ranks in the top 10 April Hernandez | Staff Reporter

The Delta College Cybersecurity Program ranks 9th on the 2024 Cybersecurity Guide List.

Delta College's cybersecurity program has been ranked 9th on Cybersecurity Guide's 2024 list of best associate's degree programs. This achievement highlights the program's quality in a competitive field.

Cybersecurity Guide created the list of programs to help train the next generation of cybersecurity experts to keep us all safe in our ever-changing digital world.

Delta College's cybersecurity

program is one of the best in the country. It is rigorous and affordable, and it gives students the skills they need to get a job in the field. The program is also recognized by the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as a Center for Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education (CAE-CDE).

Cybersecurity Guide is an organization that provides informa-

tion on cybersecurity education and careers. They have a team of experts who review and rank cybersecurity programs from all over the world. They also have a lot of great resources on their website, like articles, videos, webinars, and a podcast.

If you're interested in a career in cybersecurity, Delta College is the place to be!

says. “The two-state solution is dead.”

Balawender is a professor of philosophy at Delta. He says that he does not have the same specialization on the topic, but he brings knowledge on nonviolent movements and peace and justice from his PhD research.

“When these [resistance] groups resist nonviolently, there is much less chance for violence to occur in the decade after the conflict,” Balawender says.

Lacina teaches about world religions and the Holocaust at Delta. He says he also lived in the region for some time.

His insight on both world religion and the Holocaust adds helpful details to the discussion. Lacina noted a key lesson to be learned from the Holocaust: we should have empathy for people who are different and an awareness of what human beings are capable of. “[Genocide] is a human thing that we have got to be alert about,” Lacina says, referencing the genocides that have occurred since the Holocaust.

The discussion touched on the history of the region, what is contributing to the conflict, how it should be talked about, and what potential solutions might look like. Nearly two hours passed during the event. Even so, many people in attendance stayed after to continue conversations about the conflict.

Delta students are going to Japan Are you interested in taking an 11-day trip to Japan?

Delta College is offering students the chance to learn about Japan through a study-travel trip in May 2025.

Don’t know Japanese? Students will be introduced to the Japanese language and culture prior to the trip. The trip will take students through Osaka, Tokyo, Kyoto, Nara, Hiroshima, and Miyajima. There will be a final project and presentation over cultural learning that is required for the course The study-travel course is a 3-credit class in either Humanities (IHU) or Social Sciences (SSI). The cost is estimated at $6,000. Fundraising and scholarship opportunities will be offered to assist students in paying for the trip.

If you are interested in joining or looking for more information, contact Jeff Dykhuizen at jeffdykhuizen@ delta.edu or Jacob VanHouten at jwvanhou@delta.edu.

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Grad Fest at Delta College April Hernandez | Staff Reporter

Grad Fest is an event for Delta College students to learn about graduation and next steps.Open to any Delta College student, regardless of graduation status.

Date: Monday, Feb 5-8,2024 Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Location: N005H-Lower West Student Lounge • • • • • • • • •

Artwork by Jean-Michel Basquiat Photo by Mike Von on Unsplash

Celebrate Black History Month with Delta College!

April Hernandez | Staff Reporter

Delta College’s Student and Civic Engagement (SACE) team invites you to celebrate Black History Month with a series of events and activities throughout February. SACE is bringing the celebration to the heart of Delta campuses, with fun happening in the Lower West Student Lounge on the main campus, as well as the lounges at the downtown Saginaw and Midland locations.

Celebrating Black leaders Every day in February, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Celebrating black historical leaders will be the topic of discussion. Discover and celebrate the incredible impact of Black historical leaders, thinkers, and inventors who have shaped our lives.

Celebrating Black Leaders in the Arts Wednesday, Feb. 14, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Delta is shining a spotlight on Black leaders

who rocked the arts scene. Folks who painted, sang, wrote, and performed their hearts out, making life more colorful. They broke rules, told awesome stories, and jazzed up history with their creativity.

Creating a Black History Month Playlist Tuesday, Feb. 20, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Join the SACE in creating a student-made playlist to celebrate the diverse and influential contributions of Black artists to the world of music.

Let's make this Black History Month a memorable celebration of culture, creativity, and community at Delta College!

For more information, contact Alison Ginter at 989-686-9121.

Perks of Grad Fest Get help with graduation Apply for graduation (form completion required) Assessment of your academic progress Learn about the ceremony Send transcripts Explore opportunities after Delta College Manage student loans Find career development resources Enjoy free swag and snacks!

Contact the Student Engagement Office: engage@delta.edu 989-686-9865

Booked for lunch: Grab a bite & chat books!

April Hernandez | Staff Reporter

Calling all bookworms, and anyone who loves a good story!

Every Tuesday, from 12 - 1 p.m. Delta College is hosting the Booked for Lunch Book Club. A casual hangout where fellow book lovers can dive into popular fiction, non-fiction, and even graphic novels..

Everyone is welcome! Students, staff, faculty, and community members – if you love books, this is meant for you! You can join the fun in person on Delta's main campus or virtually. Register at Behold the Dreamers.

Each meeting will feature a different book, but don't worry if you haven't read it. There will be plenty of discussion to go around. Plus, you can find most titles at your local library or through MeLCat. Contact Carol Whittaker or the Delta Library staff at 989-686-9006 – they are happy to point you in the right direction.

P.S. Don't forget to bring your lunch – it is a book club, after all!

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Olive Garden: A review the same time since we all decided to get the special: the $8.99 never-ending pasta bowls.

We decided to take a look at the menus anyway just to see what they had to offer; I was surprised by the number of selections they had on the menu. You could find something for everybody, whether they wanted something sweet, savory, or something in-between; the same can be said about the dessert and wine menus as well.

We received our food and were met with a big surprise – the food. It looked delicious, the portions were huge, and the smell matched how the food looked. All together we were trying all the pasta: elbow, fettucini, spaghetti and gnocchi. The sauces went

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Lions game thoughts

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It has been such a long time since I spent good, quality time with my sister, niece, and mother. So when we went out for dinner, we knew it had to be a good, dependable place that we all knew and loved. My mother was always big into cooking all of us Italian food growing up, so we already knew we were going somewhere almost nostalgic for us.

We were driving back to Midland, so we knew the area – and the restaurants – well enough to decide where we were going. My mom pulled up to this tall, brown building with the familiar “Olive Garden” sign by the road; we all agreed Olive Garden was the best choice because their service is kind and fast, and the food is high quality.

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Kensington Thurston-Gillespie Major: General Studies Did you think the lions had a chance?: “I was really hopeful about it and I had high hopes that they were going to win and I was a little disappointed like they had a really good start in the beginning and then like after halftime, it was just right downhill.”

How did you feel in the first half versus second half?

“After the first half? I was like, Oh, easy. It's in the bag, wrap it up and then it just right downhill and I just didn't expect it. I was like, so disappointed, but like, grateful.”

Image by timolina on Freepik.

Centered in the heart of Midland, Olive Garden is located across the street from the Midland Mall and next to the Midland County fairgrounds. When you pull up, you will be greeted with a larger-sized parking lot in front of a tall, brick building with the familiar “Olive Garden” sign above the door.

Once you come inside, you’re greeted with portraits of the Italian countryside, signs for their specials, an awfully large wine selection, and the laughter of others enjoying each other’s company. You’ll then hear a friendly “Hello” from the staff as they greet you and your party and come to take you to your table.

You will arrive at your table with your party and see large and small wine coolers and all the beautiful pictures of food, Italy, and wine on a tan, off-white wall as you breathe in the smell of cheese and breadsticks. The waitress walked to us with smile on her face and asked us what we would like to drink. We ordered our food and drinks at

well with the pasta: four cheese alfredo, traditional alfredo, marinara and meat sauce.

We decided to change up our order the second and third time the waitress stopped by, always attentive and always happy to see us.

Each time we received our order the portions were always large, looked amazing and we were so happy with each bite.

It was time for the bill and we all looked at the price, for the portions we got the price was very reasonable. We even ordered another round of pasta to go home with us.

The waitress refilled our drinks and we sat for another half an hour talking and catching-up with each other. As we left, the waitress that served us and the host that sat us both said to have a great day and they hoped we enjoyed our meals.

If you are looking for a restaurant with plenty of options, located in a great place near shopping and fun, that is calm, serene, and family-oriented, I will always choose Olive Garden.

Jude Hernandez Major: Arts

Did you think the lions had a chance?: “Yea, I really did. I thought they were gonna win it all, actually. But you know, after the second half, it was like first half was a completely different game.”

How did you feel in the first half versus second half?

“The guys… you could tell that they weren't experienced, you know? I feel like it was a game of experience after all. Our defense was kind of slacking all year and we kind of paid the price.”

How did you feel about the plays that were made?

“I felt like we made some good plays on offense. But on defense, we weren't looking very [good for] many plays. We had one interception. I think that was it. It's pretty tough to watch. “

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Palworld the surprise game of 2024 Norm Corrion | Staff Reporter

levels up, giving you points for stats and learning new crafting recipes. New crafting technology is unlocked each level giving you options to learn recipes for the next big thing you want to build.

Crafting technology also lets you build the items required to use partner skills.

This includes things like mounts so you can ride pals or a harness to hold your pal while using it as a flamethrower.

Starting out, you are guided by a tutorial that tells you what to do more than how to do it. Following the tutorial will quickly get you understanding the basics of Palworld: base building, crafting, leveling up, and capturing pals.

The multiplayer functionality worked without issue. You can play on hosted private games or find dedicated multiplayer servers that are public. It's worth noting that a character is specific to a single world, meaning your character and items are only in the world they start in.

As a third-person action role-playing game, the controls and camera feel great. Combat, catching pals and navigating around the world will all feel familiar to gamers.

As with any crafting game, the interface and mechanics take a bit of learning. But, they are more intuitive than most crafting games. While base building is less complex than other crafting games, it is still a big part of the game.

The survival aspects include temperatures and hunger, but both are easily managed. To manage temperatures, you simply require clothing or torches.

Once you get a base going hunger is not an issue, as you can automate farming.

The open-world part of the game works

well; you can travel as far as you want with temperatures and levels being the limiting factors. Nothing stops you, but it just becomes pointless as you won’t be able to effectively do much in higher level areas.

The purpose of the character in the games feels undefined currently; there is not a guided story or quests to follow.

However, there is so much to do in the game. You can work on catching all the different types of pals or building a base.

You can explore dungeons, catch wild boss pals and find boss towers to fight.

Palworld is currently labeled as an early access game, meaning it's still being developed, and the menu states, "You may encounter bugs or crashes.”

Palworld is currently on PC and Xbox and this review was based on the PC experience.

A few game crashes have been experienced but not many for 40 hours of play.

Enemies occasionally fall into the world when they attack or raid your base.

The biggest issue experienced was related to the AI intelligence of enemies and your pals. Enemies will frequently run into walls in fights letting you easily kill them. Your pals working at bases can suffer from similar issues, ending up in weird places and not able to reach their food source or do tasks.

Overall, Palworld feels like a masterpiece in the making. It combines so many game genres to make something that feels new and addictive. After 40 hours of play, I would recommend this game and expect to spend hundreds of hours in Palworld.

A player and their Pal Chillet, Jan. 28; Image Credit: Norm Corrion With the release of Palworld on Jan. 19 we can finally find out what a game that combines guns and Pokémon-like creatures would be like.

Palworld boldly mixes elements from many gaming genres: open-world, multiplayer, action role-playing, crafting, survival, and third-person shooter. At the center of it all is a monster catching game, with mechanics that feel like they came straight out of Pokémon.

The monsters of the world, pals, are like Pokémon with different types like fire and ice. The pals also have partner skills which provide a unique way for a pal to be used; some let you ride and fly on pals while others let you use them as a weapon.

In most crafting games, resources, gathering and tasks like making ammo can be tedious, but Palworld lets you automate these tasks with pals. Pals have "work suitability” identifying if the pal is a candidate for different types of work in your base.

This is where Palworld is innovative.

Finding the right mix of pals to combine with a base adds a lot to the game. To keep a base productive, players must balance the work and working conditions they provide to pals. Pals have sanity, hunger and medical issues which become issues without the right base environment.

Pals level up getting stronger and learning new abilities. Your character also

A Foxparks being used as a flamethrower to battle a wild Mossanda, Jan. 28; Image from Palworld gameplay

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Remembering a Michigan comic book legend Austin Gonzales | Staff Reporter

Dwayne McDuffie was a luminous figure that stood tall among giants in the comic book industry. When mainstream media comics at the time still lacked a diverse cast of characters and storytelling, McDuffie decided to spark a revolution.

The all-black artist/writer team of McDuffie, Denys Cowan, Michael Davis, and Derek T. Dingle founded Milestone Media. This new comic book publication published characters that represented marginalized people that rarely appeared in large prints like Marvel Comics at the time. It was during his time at Milestone Comics that McDuffie created Virgil Hawkins, who readers might know today as the titular hero of “Static Shock.”

In the early 2000s, then DC editor-in-chief, Jenette Khan, reached out to Milestone Media to bring the Static character to television screens. McDuffie was hired on board to the animated adaptation with a staff of “Superman: The Animated Series” alumni. From there on, “Static Shock” would find its home on The WB network’s Kids’ WB block.

McDuffie’s writing on “Static Shock” would often reflect the stories he always wanted to tell. The series and its lead character, Virgil Hawkins, mirrored a lot of McDuffie’s self and personal grievances. The series told episodic stories around 15-year-old Virgil, a teenager who gain’s electric powers due to a freak accident during a dispute between local gangs and police. Homelessness, gun violence, the loss of a parent, McDuffie got to express many stories that would not only represent Black people but other marginalized groups.

Static Shock’s tackle on social issues was unlike any other animated series at the time. The show’s second season finale won a Humanitas Prize in Children’s Entertainment. This episode took a main focus on bullying and gun violence in schools. As the viewer, we sit in the same room as Virgil as he tells the story of his bullied friend, Jimmy, and a school shooting. Throughout the

Dwayne McDuffie at the premiere of "All-Star Superman" in New York City, Feb 14, 2011. Photo by Rodney Williams-Itier/Wireimage episode we see Virgil find clues that Jimmy might be at his limits with the bullying he receives at school. When Virgil discovers that Jimmy brought a gun with him to school, he rushes over as Static to save the day. Unfortunately, Virgil made it too late. His best friend, Richie, was shot in the leg during a physical altercation with Jimmy and the bullies.

“Static Shock” was never afraid to take on challenging social issues. McDuffie made the series to reflect issues he's seen in society and encountered personally.

The series’ reruns would make the move to WB sister network Cartoon Network, where it found huge success.

“It was a hit by any standards,” McDuffie told Toonzone news. “When they started running it on Cartoon Network…the reruns on Cartoon Network were, for five to six months, [the] number two show on Cartoon Network. Behind only Family Guy.” Kids found themselves relating to Virgil Hawkins much more than other superhero characters at the time.

Unlike Superman or Batman, Virgil was a teenager. He was into comic books, hip-hop and video games. He lost his mother due to gang violence, and lives with his father and older sister in Dakota City. In a time where DC animation consisted of rich billionaires and fantastic supermen, young audiences just wanted to see a little bit of themselves on TV. “Everyone agreed that we should have a teen aged hero, and I’d previously tried to develop something along those lines, strongly influenced by Spider-Man, in the late-eighties when I was over at Marvel,” McDuffie told The World's Finest on dcanimated.com. “I’d always been partial to Spider-Man as a child, particularly the teen version. I wanted to do a contemporary teen hero to fill that then-empty niche.”

McDuffie’s phenomenal work with “Static Shock” would land him a story editor position on “Justice League” and the “Ben 10” franchise and a producer position on “Justice League: Unlimited” on Cartoon Network. On Feb. 21, 2011, Dwayne McDuffie died due to complications from his heart surgery. Many in the comic book and animation industry came forward to pay tribute to the legendary writer. Dwayne McDuffie was born and raised in Detroit – a lover of comic books, just looking for change. McDuffie aspired to see characters that looked like him, lived a life similar to his own. So, he took those aspirations and started a comic book revolution.

monkeys with the 1949 film, “Mighty Mid-Michigan’s finest - Legacy: tion Joe Young”.

In the 1950s, Robert Armstrong’s caRobert Armstrong reer made the transition from the big Austin Gonzales | Staff Reporter

SAGINAW - As we have highlighted over the past few months, the mid-Michigan region is home to many talented people. From artists to musicians, this little part of the Mitten oozes talent.

This has always been the case, like with Saginaw’s Robert Armstrong. Born Nov. 20, 1890 to Mina A. Lahman and William Noah Armstrong, Armstrong would spend most of his early childhood in Bay City and Saginaw.

After high school, Armstrong studied law at the University of Washington in Seattle. Just before graduating, Armstrong dropped out of college to help his uncle's vaudeville entertainment business.

It’s thanks to his time with the vaudeville company that after World War 1, Armstrong would take a shot at Hollywood.

In 1927, Armstrong made his film debut in the film “The Main Event.” This debut launched his prolific career, starring in a variety of films featuring his fastpaced, assertive on-screen personalities.

His acting talents soon grabbed the attention of rising film director, Merian C. Cooper. Cooper collaborated with Armstrong for many films early in their careers. These include the 1932 pre-code horror film, “The Most Dangerous Game,” and the iconic 1933 “King Kong.”

“King Kong” proved to be one of Armstrong’s biggest claims to fame for his role as Carl Denham. Denham, is a driving force in the film, is the director character who takes his film crew to Skull Island. In the end, returning to New York City with the giant ape creature “King Kong” was a huge box office success. Leading to a sequel, “Son of Kong,” where Armstrong would reprise his role.

As the years passed, Armstrong's filmography continued to grow, encompassing a wide array of genres. From comedies to dramas and adventure films, he navigated diverse roles with ease. One of Armstrong’s next memorable roles brings us back to the world of stop mo-

screen to television screens. Most memorably, Armstrong portrayed Sheriff Andy Anderson, opposite Rod Cameron’s Lt. Rod Blake on State Trooper. The series failed to market to big networks like CBS, but it successfully sold to local markets as a syndicated program. Armstrong continued acting until his retirement in 1962.

In 1972, Robert Armstrong passed away at the age of 82, survived by his wife, Louise. Just one day later, ‘King Kong’ director and close friend, Merian C. Cooper died. Although they had no children of their own, Louise and Robert Armstrong were parental figures to actor Jimmy Lydon. After Armstrong’s death, Lydon cared for Louise until her death 18 years later.

2024 marks the 91st anniversary of “King Kong.” So this year, it only makes sense to continue celebrating everyone’s favorite giant gorilla and shine light on Robert Armstrong as Martin Trowthe cast that helped bring the magic alive bridge in the 1932 film, "The Most nearly a century ago.

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Is it the end of the influencer era?

Robyn Meylan | Student Submission

Rap Rumble: Meg Thee Stallion vs. Nicki Minaj

“Now I feel like I can't scroll more than 4 times without someone trying to get me to buy something."

Caylee Sullivan

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The trend of TikTok influencing has run rampant in the last few years and has developed a seemingly permanent sector on the app. However, the recent emerging trend of “de-infleuncing” may curb the influencer growth.

There is no question that TikTok has been the new frontier for product influencing. Dedicated content creators dubbed as “influencers” are able to make their living off of giving product reviews, suggestions, and hauls – oftentimes backed by brand sponsorships or commissionable links.

The app has certainly leaned into the trend. Most recently with the addition of the Tiktok Shop, bringing a new wave of influencer marketing where you can buy the product right in the TikTok app.

While the trend started as a way for users to get more personal and trustworthy recommendations, popularity has made honorable influencers rare, and concerns regarding influencer ethics and overconsumption have been raised.

Labeling themselves as “de-influencers,” the recent trend has shown users creating content and seeking to de-influence viewers from buying products.

The videos usually range from pointing out the impracticality of a product to sharing a personal review of the product and why they disliked it. User mi-

chelleskdl showcased this trend with a TikTok video about the Dyson Airwrap.

“You can get yourself a Dyson Airwrap if you can you look me in the eyes and tell me you are in a place to spend $700 on a blow dryer,” she says in a video amassing almost half-a-million likes.

“You don't need it.”

These influencing trends have promoted a bandwagon mindset, encouraging others to “run, not walk” and get the next big thing. Recent trends like the Stanley cup have gained a lot of momentum. The hashtag #stanleytumbler has 1 billion views on TikTok, and the latest limited edition launch caused pandemonium at Targets across the nation. Posts in the de-influencing trend have sought to correct the bandwagon mindset and remind people that just because it seems like everybody is getting, it doesn't mean you have to too.

This trend comes as no surprise with recent complaints from TikTok users about the influx of influencer and ad videos. 19-year-old Caylee Sullivan, a frequent user of the app, shared her thoughts.

“TikTok used to be filled with dances and fun trends,” she says. “Now I feel like I can't scroll more than 4 times without someone trying to get me to buy something.” At 19-years-old, she is part of the

key age demographic for TikTok. While it may seem like just a TikTok trend, these posts reflect a deeper commentary on recent consumerism in our society. These videos have shown that consumers are realizing the rising overconsumption, and how the rampant TikTok advertising and influencers are supporting it. This presents further concern when considering nearly half of Americans are not making a livable wage, and the average credit card balance is at the highest it has been in 10 years.

So is this the end of the influencer era? Unfortunately, probably not. Even in the de-influencing trend, there have been actual influencers taking advantage of the trend to “de-influence” and then promote products they want you to buy instead – often for their gain.

However, the trend does show the start of a change in how we view influencer content. It asks users to truly consider if they need a product or if they just feel pressure to be trendy.

April Hernandez | Staff Reporter

Oh, you won't believe the latest drama between two of the rap game-leading ladies! The boxing gloves are out and their punchlines are hitting below the belt.

Megan Thee Stallion and Nicki Minaj are at it again! Their "Hot Girl Summer" collab back in 2019 had us all hopeful there was a friendship in the making. Oh, were we wrong.

It seems things went south after Meg teamed up with Cardi B, Nicki's archnemesis. Despite her initial support of the WAP collaboration, Nicki soon after unfollowed Meg on Instagram. Later, Nicki said that the reason for unfollowing her was because she encouraged her to drink while pregnant, and said things like, "Oh girl, you can just go to the clinic," meaning the abortion clinic.

In 2023, Nicki dropped "Red Ruby Da Sleeze," throwing shade at Meg with slick references to Christopher Reeves's tragic horse accident, her unsuccessful Super Bowl commercial, and even the 2020 shooting incident, where Meg was shot in the foot by Tory Lanez.

Just when it seemed things were cooling off between the two, Meg fired back with her own diss track "Hiss." Meg hinted at Nicki's husband being a registered sex offender under "Megan's Law" and warned Nicki not to push her buttons. Nicki wasted no time taking to social media with her clapback, "Big Foot.” In it, she takes shots at Meg's height and references Meg's deceased mom (that’s low!).

For now, that's the latest scoop on the Nicki-Meg hot girl drama.

But it feels like this rap battle is far from over. Something tells me there are more insult-packed punchlines to come from these two. Stay tuned for the next round!

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Surge in false AI plagiarism accusations raises concerns in academic settings Robyn Meylan | Student Submission

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“The trick is [to] help students understand that these are tools, and discouraging them from trying to use them as shortcuts."

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In recent months, usage of AI in academic settings, professional environments, and almost every sector has had a huge surge. Since the release of easyto-use AI applications such as ChatGPT, there have been a lot of concerns about the ethics of AI use – especially in an academic setting.

While many concerns result in the urge to fully ban AI, there is a seemingly bigger issue beginning to take root: false accusations of plagiarism through AI. With everybody's eyes on big alerts for AI, and some AI detections giving false positives, innocent people are being accused of using AI to cheat. And it's happening more than we think.

If you are a student in today's classrooms, there is no doubt you have heard something about AI. Many teachers include AI statements in their syllabuses, and many have implemented AI detection tricks like Turnitin’s AI detection (which is also run by AI). There is no denying that some students do use AI to cheat. AI detection devices like Turnitin claim to be an effective tool to counter this. While it may be mostly effective, there is an increasing issue of false positives.

According to Turnitin, the service ensures a high accuracy with a less than 1% false positive rate. However, considering the vast amount of academic work now being run through the system, that 1% can make up a lot of people.

The phenomenon has made many students take to the internet to share their experiences of being falsely accused of plagiarism. User cerealboxez on TikTok shared their experience with a video captioned “When you get falsely accused of using AI on an assignment by your professor ONE MONTH before you’re supposed to graduate!” Comments flooded in giving her advice on how to fight it.

Many expressed they have had similar experiences.

While Turnitin states that the data they give is merely to help educators make ‘informed decisions,’ some professors believe the AI detector is an errorless system and use it to rule with an iron fist. Just as AI systems are new systems and prone to quirks and issues, AI detection is also in a very rudimentary stage.

Many mainstream universities have already banned AI detection software due to concerns about its accuracy, including Michigan State University.

These instances of false accusations bring to light the much bigger question of how AI should be handled in the academic field – a topic that is still being heavily debated. While some teachers describe it as a tool, others are intolerant to the new technology. The line between a helping tool and a tool for cheating seems to still be blurry for some.

“I think it's crucial we explore practical uses of AI without students,” Delta College professor Raymond Lacina says.

“This is all so new that even those of us trying to stay on top of it aren't going to

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be far ahead of students. It's inevitable that these tools are going to change how we do so many jobs, so having a foundation of exploration – of using them as tools – is going to be an essential work skill for many. The trick is [to] help students understand that these are tools and discouraging them from trying to use them as shortcuts” Lacina expanded on where he believes the line between tool and cheating forms.

“I think this may be less difficult than it sounds. Students are expected to submit work that is written in their own words in response to the assignment prompts,” Lacina says. “They are welcome to use AI as a brainstorming tool, or to help them refine their writing, but they can't submit work written by AI… That said, there isn’t yet a college-wide policy. Students need to make sure they’re clear on each instructor’s AI policy. Some might not want these tools used at all, and for some courses it might be inappropriate.”

While the development of AI is still relatively new, it is not slowing down anytime soon. It is continuously expanding its capabilities. Going forward, constant communication between educators, students, and academic institutions will be necessary to navigate both the challenges and opportunities offered by the technology. It is becoming increasingly essential to establish clear guidelines of how to balance AI with academic integrity, and how to handle reports from AI detection services such as Turnitin.

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Tale of two halves ends the Lions season Blake Metiva | Staff Reporter

“The tragedy of man is not that he great pass, thrown beyond his receiver loses, it’s that he almost wins.” This Brandon Aiyuk and into the hands of was said by Heywood Broun, and it the Lions’ Kindle Vildor. The pass went couldn’t encapsulate the end of the Li- through Vildor’s hands, bounced off ons season any better. his helmet, and sent the ball into the The Detroit Lions entered halftime air. Where did it land? Right into the of their NFC Championship Game up waiting arms of Brandon Aiyuk. But, 3 scores, up 17 points, and 30 minutes there was a flag on the play; it was for from a Super Bowl date with the Kan- defensive pass interference which sas City Chiefs. The state of Michigan changed nothing. The play was a 51hadn’t been so unified behind one yard pass, and the 49ers would score sports team since the 1984 Detroit Ti- 3 plays later. gers. But the third quarter started, and This did not seem to be a major the hope ran out. problem as the Lions were still up by As the Lions had done all season, a touchdown. All they had to do was their third quarter adjustments did go down and score again. On the Linot exist. In the third quarters this ons’ first play of their next drive, Jahseason, the Lions had been out scored myr Gibbs fumbled the ball. Whether 129-83. And against the 49ers they lost that 3-score lead. In the span of 11:56 the 49ers erased the deficit.

The 49ers came out of halftime held only to a field goal – a great start for the Lions who looked incredibly strong, even only holding a 2-score lead. The Lions started their next drive looking for a response. They drove 42-yards downfield, but they were facing a tough fourth-and-2 on San Francisco’s 28-yard line.

The obvious decision was to kick the field goal, but in the Dan Campbell system? Anything beyond the 40-yard line is free game.

It looked like it would be an easy first down. The ever-reliable Josh Reynolds was open; Jared Goff sensed the pressure coming from the 49ers' Nick Bosa and threw it to Reynolds. The ball hit Illustrated by Lindsey Welch Reynolds in the hands and he dropped it. This forced a turnover he was lined up in the wrong spot and on downs, which appeared to be no the adjustment was missed or fumbled big deal; the defense had been play- during his spin move, it didn’t matter. ing well. But then the football gods The gassed defense had to go out and stepped in. play again. San Francisco started their After a 17-yard screen pass to Dee- drive on the Lions 24-yard line, and 4 bo Samuel, the next play turned the plays later the game would be tied 24momentum of the game. The 49ers 24. A 17-point lead was erased in just were lined up on their own 45-yard under 12 minutes. line. Brock Purdy took the snap and To start the fourth quarter, the 49ers threw a deep ball downfield. It wasn’t a would score a field goal to give them

a 27-24 lead. The Lions came out and built a drive; they were down to the San Francisco 30-yard line, down a field goal.

It seemed the easy choice would be to take the points. But kicker Marvin Badgley was anything but automatic in his successful kicks all season. Bagley had a career 61% on field goals in outdoor environments when kicks were greater than 40 yards.

This season the Lions were 18 of 21 on fourth-down with 3 yards (or less) to go. Dan Campbell was aggressive as ever and went for it. The pocket Goff had collapsed, and he had to throw on the run. It was short of Amon-Ra St. Brown, and it resulted in a turnover on downs. On the following drive the 49ers scored a touchdown, thereby putting the nail in the coffin.

The Lions would score a late touchdown to bring it to a 3-point game, but it was too little, too late. The 49ers recovered an onside kick attempt and would run out the remaining time on the clock. The Lions were held scoreless for 29 of the 30 minutes in the second half.

Their defense allowed 24 points during the half. They failed to convert two fourthdown attempts. They never regained the momentum of the game after Vildor missed an interception.

It’s hard to put a good spin on such a bitter loss. The Lions were 30 minutes from their first Super Bowl appearance. But, there is light on the horizon for the Lions. General Manager Brad Holmes has another draft to load up on talent. Detroit is a freeagent destination, and Coach Campbell is someone players want to be associated with.

The fans (and state as a whole) are more invested in the team than ever.

Much like the city of Detroit’s motto, “Speramus Meliora, Resurget Cineribus,” we all hope for better things, and the Lions will rise from the ashes.

Spirit set to retire second number in franchise history Blake Metiva | Staff Reporter

The Saginaw Spirit are set to retire former captain Brandon Saad’s number 22 on Feb. 23rd.

Saad was a member of the Saginaw Spirit during the 2010-11 and 2011-12 seasons. Saad was captain of the team during his second season.

Saad was a noted point scorer for the team. In his rookie season with Spirit, he put up 27 goals and 28 assists in 59 games during the regular-season. In the playoffs, Saad scored 3 goals and added 8 assists for a total of 11 points in 12 playoff games. After the season, Saad was drafted by the Chicago Blackhawks in the second round as the 43rd overall pick.

In the 2011-12 season Saad excelled even further. He scored 34 goals and added 42 assists for 76 points during the season.

He added 8 goals and 9 assists totaling 17 points in 12 playoff games. Saad was named a first team All-Star and would bring home the Ontario Hockey League’s William Hanley Trophy.

It is awarded to the most sportsmanlike player in the league.

After his time in Saginaw, Saad would have a long career in the National Hockey League playing for: the Chicago Blackhawks, Columbus Blue Jackets, Colorado Avalanche, and St. Louis Blues. He continues to play in the NHL. Saad was named to the NHL All-Rookie team in 2013, the NHL All-Star in 2016, and won the Stanley Cup twice with Chicago in 2013 and 2015.

Saad has appeared in 830 regular-season NHL games and has 240 goals and 238 assists for a total of 478 points.

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Teenage champ starts club at Delta National cornhole champion talks about the Norm Corrion | Staff Reporter sport and future Delta club was two years ago – and I made it pro. And I was like, “Oh my god, I’m a pro.” It was just a surreal moment.

Q: What does it take to be a professional cornhole player?

A: The biggest thing is just practice. As much practice as you can put in, just making sure to get those reps in, being more consistent. That's the biggest thing really.

Q: Do you practice a lot?

A: During the winter it's not as easy to. Usually what I do is when I go to these leagues and blind draws I go a little earlier so that I can get my normal reps in, my practice. But then during the summer I have a setup in the backyard that I practice on almost every day for a couple hours at least.

Brandon Earls gets in some practice at the Governor’s Quarters in Bay City Jan. 23; photo credit: Norm Corrion At 18-years-old, Delta’s Brandon Earls is a very accomplished professional cornhole player, racking up big tournament wins and even appearing on ESPN. Earls became the 2023 ACL (American Cornhole League) college national champion. But he isn’t stopping there.

The big goal for Earls is to win it all and become the world champion. Another goal is to start a cornhole club at Delta.

Earls took some time to discuss cornhole and his plans for a cornhole club here at Delta.

Q: How did you get into cornhole?

A: I started in 2018. Me and my buddy Grant, we played in a junior's tournament in Freeland, and we ended up winning.

In 2020 when Covid hit I really started playing it because it was one of the only sports where

there wasn’t a bunch of contact. You could just play. I started playing more competitively, and next thing I know I just took off from there.

Q: What do you like most about cornhole?

A: The thing that I like the most is just the community; the family that you build with all the people. These people just become close with you and you're like a family.

Q: Did you know you wanted to be a professional player right away?

A: Kind of. When I started playing I was like, “Oh, I don't know if I can get to where these guys are at.” I started making some little improvements and kept practicing every day, and then I was like, “Maybe I could.”

Then I went to worlds – I think it

Q: What is your training routine like? Do you practice different throws or anything else special?

A: I have different training routines, but I also have, like, a photographic memory. So when I see a scenario on the board in a game that I mess up, I remember to implement it in my practice routine so I could figure out what to do in that situation.

Just practicing different shots and stuff like that, making them more routine.

Q: Do you have a coach?

A: Not necessarily. I had some people that I've used as mentors; listen to them, their thoughts and what they had to say about it like Joe Kniesteadt.

Some top level pros that have helped me along the way. Not really a coach because I kind of taught myself in a way, like going on YouTube watching tutorials and videos to help me learn certain shots and get better.

Q: What's it like winning one of these big events?

A: It's pretty cool. You get a lot of messages from people saying congratulations. You got a lot of people watching on YouTube and on TV, seeing you on there.

A lot of little kids look up to me and come up to get autographs.

Brandon Earls gets in some practice at the Governor’s Quarters in Bay City Jan. 23; photo credit: Norm Corrion Q: What motivates you to play?

A: I would say the thing that motivates me the most is just seeing how the people react.

The people who support me continue to support me and seeing how proud they are that I do good at a tournament. It's pretty cool to see, especially my little brother – seeing him wanting to get more involved in it and trying to help motivate him by doing good.

Q: Do you play in a lot of local events?

A: I try to do a lot of local stuff during the week so I can still support the people who supported me when I first started.

They like seeing me come out there, and a lot of the people who are newer to the game don’t know much about the sport. So I try to help teach them and help them get better.

Q: Any advice you would give someone who wanted to enter professional cornhole?

A: Listen to the right people, the people who have already done it and have already been there. Don't listen to the haters and the people that have never been there, they're just going to give you bad advice or try to persuade you from doing what you love.

Q: You are thinking about starting a cornhole club at Delta?

A: Yes, once I get the winnings from the tournament I'm going to use part of it to start the club. I started one at my old high school in Freeland, and that one went pretty well. They're still going right now; I pop in every once in a while to help coach.

Q: What do you expect the club to be like?

A: We're going to start off having a little fun with it. You know, play some, learn how to throw the bag the correct way, try to get it flat and all this other stuff.

Then after that, we'll work towards playing tournaments and playing against each other.

Eventually, hopefully we can start competing against other schools like Adrian College.

They got a big cornhole club and there are some other colleges that I've seen. Then eventually maybe we can go as a team down to the college national championships.

Q: Anything else you'd want to mention?

A: If you want to play cornhole, join the club.

Earls is looking for members for the cornhole club and suggests anyone interested reach out to him at brandonearls@ delta.edu.

"I was like, 'Oh my god, I’m a pro.'

It was just a surreal moment."

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