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R E TA I L R O U N D U P
Are dollar stores saving brick-and-mortar retail? Michael Piwowarski • News Editor
Dollar General. Family Dollar. Dollar Tree. These dollar stores are everywhere: on the street corners in larger cities, tucked away in shopping plazas and in small towns, each offering a selection of inexpensive household goods and groceries. From the Dollar General on Poseyville Road just outside of Midland to the Family Dollar nestled into the busy stretch of Euclid Ave in Bay City, these are by no means an endangered species; chances are — there could be a Family Dollar just down the street from where you live! Warren Shoulberg, senior contributor to Forbes Magazine, wrote in a July 2018 report that Dollar General and Dollar Tree (the owner of Family Dollar) — the two biggest dollar store titans — have more than 30,000 locations in the United States between the two of them. That's more than the combined locations of Walmart, Kroger, Costco, Home Depot, CVS and Walgreens — six of the nation's largest brick-andmortar retailers. Although Amazon continues to dominate retail — itself serving as a common replacement for higher tier department stores like Sears — physical dollar stores are not only cementing their
own place in the retail market but are also becoming even more prevalent. In a Dec. 20, 2018 study, the NPD (National Purchase Diary) Group reports that four in 10 consumers said they planned to shop at a dollar store during the holiday shopping season, and that the amount of dollar store buyers increased by three percent from the previous year. Marshal Cohen, chief advisor of the NPD Group, stated in the report that dollar stores are attracting more consumers by offering more value and variety. “Especially during the holiday shopping season, time-starved consumers are attracted to one-stop retailers that help them minimize the surge in their spending,” Cohen said in the report. If anything, dollar stores are proving that brick-and-mortar retail isn’t dead, though things have certainly changed over the past decade. Certain big box chains such as Sears, The Bon Ton, Toys “R” Us and JCPenney are either already extinct in the U.S. or on their way to extinction. On the other hand, the market exists for a smaller, lower tier store that appeals to lower income families and offers the basic necessities (and then some). From cooking utensils
and housewares to clothing and bath products to nonperishable groceries and laundry products to CDs, DVDs, toys and electronics, a dollar store offers a little bit of everything for generally lower, budget-friendly prices. A study done by Coresight Research in 2018 lists the top 10 retailers in the U.S. ranked by store openings from January to November 2018, with Dollar General and Dollar Tree at No. 1 (900 openings) and No. 2 (276 openings), respectively. Added together, this is a staggering 1,076 dollar stores that were opened last year, which is more than the rest of the retailers on that list combined (Aldi, Five Below, Ulta, O Bag, Ross Stores, Gap, Walmart and TJX Companies), which makes for a total of 891 openings. The same study also shows a top 10 list of retailers ranked by store closures. Toys “R” Us takes the top spot with 881 closures, Walgreens is surprisingly close behind with 600 and Sears/Kmart are at No. 3 with a combined 472 closures. With big box retailers shrinking in size, dollar stores continue to expand and grow across the US. What are your thoughts on dollar stores? Drop us a line on social media!
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Senate policy revisions passed at December board meeting Michael Piwowarski • News Editor
UNIVERSITY CENTER — Last month’s board of trustees meeting at Delta College saw the approval of a revision to student senate policy, which reflects a change that was recently made to the college’s leadership positions. In a statement made to the board of trustees, college president Jean Goodnow said that the associate dean model will be implemented effective Jan. 1, 2019, and that four associate deans have already been hired, with one position left to fill. An associate dean is an administrator who directs and coordinates student admissions in his or her assigned department, as well as coordinating faculty and classes. Senate policy revisions consist of changing the position “division chair” to “academic associate dean” in a total of 25 policies. Implementation of the new model has received criticism from various faculty members for moving away from the shared governance model, which is a system that allows financial, academic
and other operations to be decided by the board, faculty and administrators. Diane Middleton, vice chair of the board of trustees, made it clear at the meeting that Delta is going through with this implementation as the next logical step in making changes and improvements to the college. “We need to determine how to best change what we’re doing, and that includes what we’re offering and when it’s offered,” stated Middleton. “It’s certainly not enough to simply construct [new learning centers] and think that [new students] will come. [...] Every business must change over time to survive and to thrive.” After much discussion, the motion was brought to a vote, and passed 6 to 1. The 2019 board meeting schedule was also approved at the meeting, with the next one scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019 at 7 p.m. in Room B151. To find out more information about the board of trustees, including who the members are, visit www. delta.edu/board-of-trustees.
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Diane Middleton, vice chair of the Delta College board of trustees, makes her remarks at the December meeting in Room B151. Dec. 11, 2018, University Center.
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Students set goals and get organized Maddie Stallings • Collegiate Correspondant
College students today are working while going to school to pay their rent, insurance and other bills, while they still have to take out loans to pay for their education. Balancing work, school and social life is common. Add the extracurriculars that college students can get involved in, such as volunteering, Greek life and other clubs and organizations on campus and you have a recipe for schedule overload and stressful semesters. It is definitely a struggle to manage all of these things as well as keep up with your finances, but these students tell their stories of how they maintain this balance.
Real life balancing act
Alexis Zimmerman, a 19-yearold Delta student, is enrolled in 12 credits this semester, which makes her a full-time student. She also works an average of 20 hours a week for the Sustainability Office here on campus and is part of ten clubs, including Honors, Chemistry, Mid-Michigan Tech group, Pre-Pharmacy, Phi Theta Kappa and Club Advisory Board. “I rely heavily on my planner and calendar,” she says. “I like to use the calendar in my phone because it will set reminders for me. I plan ahead a lot for Alexis everything, but Zimmerman I like to keep my schedule flexible,” Zimmerman explains. “I used to plan everything out and tried to stick to that tight schedule and I realized it caused me way too much stress. I like being able to switch things around and do as I please.” Zimmerman also has a rule for herself — she does not do anything school related after 10 p.m. She likes to be able to participate in her hobbies and relax for a little bit each day. Having a system and a way to manage everything that is on your plate is essential. It is good to keep track of what you are doing and what
you still need to do. Always have a plan, even if it is just a rough plan can help when you have a busy schedule.
The numbers
Working college students are the majority of college students nowadays. According to a study from Georgetown University’s Center of Education and Workforce, over the past 25 years, more than 70 percent of college students have worked while attending school. That number has grown as college enrollment and tuition has also grown. The Georgetown researchers also found that students are working about an average of 30 hours a week, but only 25 percent of students are both fulltime employees and full-time students. Katen Roedel, 19, is overloaded with a full time course load at Delta as well as working at least 40 hours a week as a manager at McDonald’s in Birch Run. “It’s hard to manage work and school but I don’t work all day every day of the week,” Roedel explains. “I have time set aside for schoolwork and Katen Roedel to come to class.” Amelia Renee, 19, has moved out of her family home while attending college and working as a behavioral technician. She says it’s all about organization. “Listing your priorities is what makes it easier to balance it all out,” says Renee. “It’s a good idea to get a calendar and plan out each week or month to see what you have to accomplish.” Tell us about your balancing act! In 280 characters or less, tweet your #PioneerTip for staying motivated, keeping organized and getting that bread! Tweet and follow @ deltacollegiate. Your response may be featured in an upcoming issue of the Delta Collegiate or appear in social media! You may also Email a picture of yourself and your #pioneertip to: deltacollegiate@gmail. com or tweet it @deltacollegiate.
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What are your thoughts on new year’s resolutions?
Lonni Gilmore, 25, Saginaw “My new year's resolution is basically to make my new year better than the last year. Maybe do more with my business (marketing and advertising) and things like that. I think everyone should be after that: trying to grow themselves. I feel like the newer generations [doesn’t] work as hard.”
Jared Pruitt, 20, Frankenmuth “I did not make any new year's resolutions and I never really have. Some do say yes, they are a dying trend. People our age don't do them as much or at all. I don't hear about people doing it at all that often anymore.”
Natalie Norris, 18, St. Charles “I feel like New Year's resolutions are definitely a good thing. I have one: I try to eat healthy and work out more. I know at the beginning of the year people have a really good mind set for it in the beginning and then they quit doing it and I feel like you should definitely try your hardest and keep going at it.”
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New year, new us? Joe Thornton, editor-in-chief Coming into the new year, I have many resolutions, but some that I find to be more important than others. I have the basic one of eating healthier and going to the gym, which is something I’ve done in the past, but often strayed away from when school became too much. Instead, I need to have better time management so I can stick to that goal. The resolutions I find to be most important, though, have nothing to do with myself, but instead helping those around me. Specifically, it is to try to improve the life of those around me through making them happier while simultaneously challenging them to become better everyday. Maddison Godi, reporter Since I started college, my free time has been spent hard at work for my classes or job. The healthy life I had as an athlete in high school is a distant memory. Not being in shape has left me less confident in myself pushing me into a deep slump. My New Year's resolution revolves around a “new year, new me” mindset. Instead of pushing myself to fix every aspect of my body at once, I have decided to start slow. As of right now I am starting simple by getting to the gym at least once a day. I am determined and cannot wait to see long-term results.
Michael Piwowarski, news editor One of the most common New Year’s resolutions is something along the lines of diet and exercise. Mine is somewhat related to diet, but it’s a bit different. For the year 2019, my resolution is to drink less coffee. My number 1 reason for this is caffeine intake. One cup of coffee usually has enough caffeine to get me on my feet in the morning, but I like coffee so much that I usually give in to my temptations and have another cup, and then another, and another… by the end of the day, I feel all jittery inside and sometimes I don’t sleep well. By limiting myself to one cup of coffee in the morning, I hope to resolve all these issues. I can always switch to decaf if I feel the need for a second cup. Steele Wynne, reporter I believe the human existence is a shared experience and that it is our obligation to make it pleasant for those around us. With that being said, my New Year’s resolution is to continue developing myself mentally and physically, and, in turn, bettering the lives of people close to me. One cannot enhance the lives of others if one, in fact, isn’t taking care of himself or striving for greatness. In addition to self development, I’d like to find a more direct way of helping others through either charity or volunteer work.
Tips to start off the new year Maddison Godi • Reporter
The new year is here and most of us couldn't feel any less prepared. New Year’s resolutions are great, but, most of the time, goals are spoken once and thrown by the wayside soon after. These tips will assist in helping anyone break lazy boundaries allowing for a successful new year attitude. Tip One: Commit yourself to one goal at a time. When choosing a goal, don’t be afraid to be too ambitious, but make sure to take it one step at a time. We all have many things we want to change, but if we tackle all of these at once we become overwhelmed and discouraged from achieving our goals, throwing us right into the group of New Year’s resolutioners who try for two weeks and then quit. Choosing one goal keeps you focused and shows results quicker. Tip Two: Make the goal official. Speak your main goal out loud to yourself as many times as it takes for it to stick. It is important to write or type out why you chose the goal and what makes it important to you. By doing this, a promise is made. Don’t let yourself down. In addition to this, grab some sticky notes and post this goal throughout your day. Maybe it’s your lamp, bathroom mirror, desk at work or car dashboard — any place you look frequently as a reminder to stay true to your goal. Tip Three: Create a plan. Using a smartphone, set up reminders on a calendar or begin a notes section. Do a quick Google search of your goal. It’s very likely someone has found multiple ways to
accomplish the same task you want to achieve. Want to quit nail biting? Search possible remedies to soak your nails in. Maybe you really want to learn a new language or get fit? There are countless apps out there specifically made to help you achieve your goals. There are no excuses for why you cannot accomplish your goals this year. Tip Four: Find what motivates you. There is a reason you chose to put yourself on this new path. Hold true to this and there is no stopping you from accomplishing your New Year’s resolution. Whenever you feel discouraged, work harder — your only competitor right now is the you that’s telling you can’t achieve greatness. As all your doubts circle through your mind, reach for the one yes and hold on tight. There is no reason you should fall off of your goal. Everyone is rooting for you, so why can’t you? Sometimes it is best to start your day with a motivational video on Youtube or make a playlist to help keep you going. Remember — if you focus only on the negatives, you’ll never reach the positive outcome. Tip Five: Believe in yourself! Do not quit your goal if you do not see results right away. All accomplishments take time. If it was easy, everyone would do it. Whenever you have doubts, go back and read what you wrote on why you started the goal in the first place. If you took the time to make the goal and plan out steps, there was a reason you wanted it accomplished. Don't be afraid if you have a minor setback, you can push through to this goal in the new year.
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Taylor Swift looks to reclaim ‘reputation’ in new Netflix special Ryan Reichard • Reporter
Straight off the heels of her hugely successful Reputation Stadium Tour, Taylor Swift decided to take some of the footage filmed and created a concert special specifically for Netflix views. The footage is compiled from several different tour dates across various cities. An obvious marketing attempt to salvage some more of her reputation after the disaster of this last era, the “reputation” concert film is sure to create some division. It is hard to deny the fact that the “reputation” concert film is a marketing campaign from Taylor and her crafty team in order to gain back some recognition after diving fans and critics on her “reputation” album. Marketed to streaming services instead of a regular T.V. special, Swift has a broader reach in a viewership base since more and more people are switching from cable to online streaming services. Besides the obvious marketing attempts, The Reputation Stadium Tour offers a mixed bag in terms of content. Swift’s vocals are often times pitchy or flat, especially when going for the bigger notes in her range (“Shake It Off ”). In the film, it is obvious that her vocals are often assisted by a backing track (“I Did Something Bad”) and altered for the special. However, Swift was fighting a cold for some of the shows recorded, so the usage of a backing track is understandable in some parts. There are times in the film where Swift does show a level of decent vocals. This is particularly prevalent in her acoustic take on the usually synth-driven “Dancing With Our Hands Tied.” Swift plays more into her subtle, less expansive vocal delivery, allowing the vulnerability of the song to be
showcased even more. The addition of an acoustic guitar makes the lyrics the standout feature instead of being drowned out in a wall of synths. In a similar instance, Swift turns to the piano for her song “New Year’s Day” which was both a highlight of the “reputation” album and this film. Again, Swift plays into her lower subtler vocal delivery showcasing the song’s message of love beginning again and her knack for lyrical detail. Throughout the film, there are several song mashups mixing both old country favorites and new pop gems. One of the better mashups sees Swift pair “Bad Blood” and “Should’ve Said No.” Riding off the heavy backbeat of “Bad Blood” Swift effortlessly switches between the two songs. The heavier backbeat adds to the anger of “Should’ve Said No” that was missing from the original country version. Most of the problems in this film come from how it was produced. During the course of the film, there are several clichés including slowing the frame as Swift spins around to create a dramatic effect. This wouldn’t be bad if it was done once, but it is done on several occasions and quickly becomes trite. Then the film does the classic zoom out to the crying audience members who are screaming at the top of their lungs. Instead of a concert film, “Taylor Swift: The Reputation Concert Tour” comes off more as a standard concert music video (which Swift has done before — see “New Romantics”), but to a much longer extent. In addition, Swift lacks
the stage presence to command the camera for the duration of the film. While it has grown over the years, Swift’s stage presence is still lacking when commanding the attention of the camera.
While the Reputation Stadium Tour film was a stab at marketing Swift back into the mainstream audience, it still has its flaws including the production and musical elements. However, it did offer some pleasant performances that will please fans. Overall, the Reputation Stadium Tour film was a step in the right direction for Swift to reestablish herself in the music world, but it still shows she has some ground to make up. An easy two stars out of five and it is really only a recommendation for the fans.
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'Bandersnatch' snatches Netflix viewers’ attention Maia Wiederhold • Reporter
The “Black Mirror” series has captivated the audience of Netflix viewers since 2016 when it was first brought to the viewing platform. The series primarily focuses on humans and their possible future relationships with technology if it keeps progressing in the same manner it has been over the past decade or so. Each episode, independent of one another, strikes thought-provoking fear, curiosity and thrilling suspense into the viewers as they are left to wonder what will become of technology within the next few years. “Black Mirror” released its first fulllength film titled “Bandersnatch” on Netflix on Dec. 28, 2018. Despite only beginning to advertise for the movie the day before, the latest development to the brand grabbed the attention of many within hours after its release. Many television series produce stand-alone films throughout their career, but Bandersnatch is unique in more ways than one. The film is set in the early 1980s and follows the story of a young programmer named Stefan who is trying to develop a game similar to one of his favorite fantasy novels which allows the reader to unveil alternate endings. Stefan struggles to program a video game that allows the gamer to choose the path of the storyline the same way the book allows the reader. The film focuses on his struggles and lessons learned as a novice programmer like any movie does, but there’s a twist. The “Bandersnatch” film is “Black Mirror” developer’s first interactive film. While Netflix has released multiple interactive films for children recently, this is the first one directed towards adults. Within the storyline, Stefan has many different decisions to make, as we all do throughout our day to day lives. When these decisions arise throughout the film, there are two choices that are displayed on the screen. The user has 10 seconds to pick a choice, or a default decision is made. Each choice leads to a different path or series of scenes that ultimately lead the viewer to an ending. According to Netflix, the film has five distinct different endings, but producer
Russel McLean has stated that there are between 10-12 variations of the ending, some less descriptive than others. Once an ending is reached, the user is allowed to choose between viewing the credits or going back to change their answers and discover the other endings. Depending on the path you take, the film could last 40 minutes or over 3 hours. Director David Slade and Charlie Brooker have said there are so many paths and different endings that they don’t even remember all of the scenes, or even how exactly to reach them. The Bandersnatch film is less of a movie and more of an entire experience. Many critics have their own opinions on the success of the execution, but I, for one, cannot stop raving about “Black Mirror” developer’s latest success. Don’t get me wrong, it CAN be frustrating — some paths result in you getting stuck in a loop of watching the same scenes over and over again until you make the correct series of choices. Despite the somewhat repetitive nature at times, “Bandersnatch” gives viewers such a greater experience than simply switching on a Netflix movie and falling asleep. It actually requires your attention! It allows the viewer a very personal experience with what they are watching, as they are literally choosing the decisions and the path of the main character. The creators of the film have said there are over one trillion different paths to take, making each viewing experience enriching and leaving the viewer wanting to discover more. Currently, there are various articles online that have mapped out specific paths for viewers who are looking to reach specific endings and reach some of the “hidden” scenes throughout the movie. Of course, I suggest going through the movie on your own at first and seeing what you can discover. This is definitely a good movie for a date night or a girls’/guys’ night in with friends. Have fun debating over which path Stefan should take and see where it leads you! “Bandersnatch” can provide you with endless hours of entertainment and still leave you wanting more. Hopefully Netflix has many more interactive films in the works. I know I am definitely looking forward to them!
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Relax Under the Stars Does the first week of the semester already have you stressed out? If so, this event is perfect for you. On Saturday, Jan. 12 from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. the Delta College Planetarium is offering a relaxing journey through the stars. Soothing music and beautiful visuals are sure to calm your senses at the cost of only $3.
View The Cherry Orchard Taking place at the Midland Center for the Arts, this play focuses on a family that is on the brink of change in the social world. A poignant statement about reminiscing in times of change, The Cherry Orchard was iconic playwright Anton Chekov’s final play. Don’t miss your chance to see it Saturday, Jan. 12 at 7:30 p.m. or Sunday, Jan. 13 at 3 p.m. The price of admissions is $20 for adults and $16 for students.
Go out and enjoy nature
On Jan. 12 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., the Chippewa Nature Center is hosting Families in Nature: Tracks and Scat free for all ages. You will be able to walk around and observe different tracks from animals. In addition, you will be able to learn more about them. This event is perfect to get away from that cabin fever. .
Save the date Established in 2004, The 15th Annual Bay City Bridal Event focuses on helping local brides and grooms create the weddings of their dreams. There will be over 45 different vendors, including photographers, florists, caterers, etc. In addition, there will be a fashion show sponsored by Sempliners Bride & Formal. Prizes will be given away. Occurring on Jan. 13 at 3 p.m. and located at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Bay City, it only costs $5 for admission.
Come show some spirit! Come support the Saginaw Spirit as they take on the Windsor Spitfires at the Dow Event Center in Saginaw. This event is perfect for any sports fan — especially those of ice hockey. Tickets are $15 for adults and $13 for students.
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PERSPECTIVES Waffles beat pancakes, pans down First of all, take into account preparation. Waffles take the cake. Any breakfast expert knows that Kelly Winters • Multimedia Reporter waffles are the way to go because they are low maintenance. All Normally, I’m not one you have to do is pull out to make any New Year's the ol’ waffle iron and pour resolutions. However, I feel as your batter in. Once it's if I need to start 2019 by doing in, close the lid, then set it the word “resolution” some and forget it! Well… forget justice! And this justice will be it only for a few minutes, served on a ceramic plate next because waffles are a fairly to a side of piping hot, overtime-efficient breakfast to hard eggs. This year, I will make. Even though a waffle be paying my dues to society doesn't take too much time by fighting a very important to cook, those few minutes battle. The battle of the can be used to fry the perfect superior breakfast food. Yes, egg as an appropriate side I am here to spread the good dish to a beautiful, goldenword. The reasons as to why brown, fluffy waffle. waffles are far better than any Pancakes on the other hand pancake that ever flipped its are very high maintenance. way onto a table for breakfast. Before even touching the First and foremost, let's batter, you better make address the obvious. Yes, sure your stove is set to pancakes and waffles are the correct temperature. essentially made out of the same ingredients and both can have extra things added to them. But that doesn't mean that they’re completely the same.
A temperature that I — for sure — haven't figured out yet. And once you've made your educated guess (or shot in the dark), be sure to pour carefully so that your pancakes come out the right size! Preparation aside, waffles are still far superior when it comes to eating them. What's better? A waffle thats light and fluffy, yet somehow manages to have crispy edges? Or, a pancake that's dense and sits in your belly like a rock? Waffles will keep you satisfied enough to conquer your day, yet somehow always keep you wanting more. However, pancakes make you want to crawl right back into bed and ignore all of your responsibilities. Waffles are the breakfast food of champions. When I sit down to enjoy my breakfast, I like a dish that will not only fill me up but also provides a little bit of practicality. A waffle’s defining feature is its beautiful, square-shaped pockets perfect for holding the exact amount of syrup needed to complement it. Unlike pancakes, waffles never get soggy. They don't let syrup flow freely around one’s plate. They corral it into one spot to ensure a crisp bite every time. I don't know about everyone, but if I'm going to eat a carb-heavy breakfast, I’m going to get the very most out of those carbs and choose to eat waffles over pancakes!
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Pancakes are way batter than waffles Ryan Reichard • Reporter
We’ve all been there. You get up in the morning and scrounge through the cupboards looking for something — anything — to eat. Eventually, you find that box of Bisquick. But now you are left with the most difficult breakfast decision: pancakes or waffles? Pancakes are the best breakfast to make after crawling out of bed running on a couple hours of sleep. They are simple and only require a few ingredients to make. Cleaning up after having pancakes is easy, because they do not require a special pan to make. Waffles have to be made in a special waffle maker that is difficult to clean out. You have to try to get into all of the canyons and grooves with a towel, and if you didn’t spray enough cooking spray, then chunks of batter stay in there. With pancakes, it’s easy. They can either be made in a fry pan or a skillet — both of which are flat surfaces that can be cleaned off in one swipe and come in nonstick varieties to avoid that pesky batter staying there.
In addition, you can add different foods into the pancakes such as: chocolate chips, blueberries and bananas. But what makes pancakes stand out in variety is that you can stuff them with different breakfast items. Want sausage with your pancakes? No problem. Just wrap your pancake around the sausage and there you go! The perfect balance of sweet and salty. Pancake also require less syrup than waffles do. Waffles get the syrup stuck in their little ridges and can easily become too sweet to bite if it piles up. The syrup instead spreads evenly over the pancakes since their surface is flat. The excess syrup drains off, allowing for a sweet bite, but not too sweet. When it comes to butter, you already know how pancakes stack against the competition. Similar to the syrup problem, butter gets caught in the ridges of the waffle instead of being spread over them easily, like on a pancake. Instead, when buttering a waffle, the experience is so bumpy it’s like buttering a Michigan road. So, the next time you’re looking for something to eat, look no further than pancakes. They are way batter than waffles.
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New Year's resolution: gym newbies Kelly Winters • Multimedie Reporter
As the new year begins to roll around, many people find the thought of formulating a resolution at the forefront of their minds. When doing so, people have to think to themselves and evaluate a personal desire of theirs. Whether this want is more success, a better body or to break a bad habit, a decision has to be made. The Delta Collegiate went out into the halls of Delta College main campus and surveyed students to find out what the most popular New Year's Resolution was and, with a staggering 79 percent, hitting the gym took the cake. We sat down with Broadcasting student Patty Baker to see what she has to say about her plan to be in shape by the end of this semester. Patty states, “I really want to be toned for spring break 2k19! I've never been one to go to the gym regularly — or at all quite frankly — but I thought that this year I should give it a try. No time better than the present, am I right?!”
Patty’s mindset seems to be on trend with many people her age. As soon as people wake up from their night-beforeinduced comas on Jan. 1, they rush to their nearest Planet Fitness. But what does this sudden spike in gym attendance do to the die hards that can be found pumping iron around the calendar? The Collegiate sent their top reporters down to Delta College’s fitness center to get the scoop on how this is affecting the seasoned gym rats. “Personally, I love seeing people trying to turn over a new leaf. But what really bothers me is the fact that they don't know the ways of the gym” said local lifting legend Jack Cena. “What really grinds my gears is when I see girls come in with a full face of makeup and a coffee in hand. All that tells me is that their only intention is to snap a few pics of themselves ‘working out’ for the ‘Gram. Plus, they are always so careless! Last year, while trying to take a selfie, one of new girls spilled her crappuccino all over
the leg press. The entire gym reeked of pumpkin spice until March — long after the perpetrator stopped showing up.” It seems that local gym attendees just want one thing — for people to stick to their resolutions! “If you're gonna attend, then become a regular! No one likes to see someone with so much potential come and go so quickly!” said Jack Cena. There's nothing wrong with trying to hit the gym for the first time. But before attending, make an effort to have a game plan so as to not disturb the natural
flow of ecosystem within. Before buying a membership, make sure to sign our petition to put a ban on all unnecessarily sweet drinks from entering any sort of workout facility. The page to do so can be found at www.keepyourfluffoffmyiron.com Happy working out to everyone planning on doing so in 2019!
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Government shutdown disadvantages workers Even over the holidays, Americans couldn't escape the constant political bickering and party infighting that has become infamous over the past several years. Beyond simple headlines and speeches, now the policy battle between Republicans and Democrats has resulted in hundreds of thousands being out of work and pay over the holiday season. This. Is. Ridiculous. As many are aware, a partial government shutdown occurred on Dec. 22, 2018 and is still in effect as of the writing of this article on Jan. 3, 2019. This occurred when Congress failed to pass a government budget for the fiscal year of 2019 that President Trump would approve. To keep it short — the central reason is disagreement over President Trump’s border wall. Trump wants 5.7 billion dollars in funding for his wall included in the government’s 2019 budget. Originally, senate minority leader Chuck Schumer told President Trump that democrats would no longer agree with a budget that included 1.6 billion dollars for a border wall. Trump originally was willing to make a deal with this price but has since gone back on that pledge and insists on 5.7 billion dollars, no less. This makes the situation Maia Wiederhold • Illustrator unworkable politically for both parties, especially since the border wall
is so controversial. Thus, a budget was not passed. This means that certain government agencies will not receive funding, and thus can’t pay for their services or workers. While not all government agencies are shut down and institutions like the United States Postal Office were still up and running, the effects of this shutdown were widespread across the country. The partial shutdown left an estimated 400,000 workers on temporary leave from work over the holidays. What both parties need to realize is scoring political points is not worth the paychecks of hundreds of thousands of people. Sure, Trump needs to keep his campaign promises to get an easier reelection. Sure, Schumer, Pelosi, and the other Democrats need to stand up to Trump in order to please their base for 2020. Are either of those things worth taking away government workers’ paychecks? Many government employees aren’t even able to pay rent or their bills over Christmas. The real kicker of the affair is that those who caused the government shutdown, the members of Congress and the executive branch, will receive their salaries as normal. There is no direct consequence for them whatsoever. So while the members of Congress and President Trump sit idly by in one of their many homes over the beginning of the new year, and then travel to the Capitol Building to continue their bickering, they should always remember the widereaching effects their yelling has for all the hard-working people of the United States.
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A student athlete's story: game day Katie Engelhardt• Collegiate Correspondant
Game days are what athletes live for. They make all the 7 a.m. practices suddenly worth it. The sacrifices we make to be a part of the team finally pay off. The love of the game outweighs it all. This is what it’s all about — what we play for. You can’t help but wake up in a better mood on game days. Even the “not a morning person” people are happy on these mornings. We get up nice and early, eat a light breakfast and head off to a pre-game shoot around. These shoot arounds usually consist of some mild drills, shooting and going over plays. After this, we go to classes and carry on like a normal day, until it’s time to come back for the bus. We all pile onto the bus. Bags get stored away and everyone makes themselves comfortable for the long ride. There are several different ways people like to spend their time on the bus. Some people sleep the whole time, others do homework and several people watch movies. Almost everyone, at some point in time, has their headphones in listening to music. Music plays a big part in getting people in the right mind set. It helps keep us focused by tuning out the rest of the world. We arrive at the gym. One by one people pile off the bus. A mass of black Delta jumpsuits head into the school. Once in the locker room, everyone begins to change into their away uniform and lace up their matching basketball shoes. *** This is when the pre-game jitters are at their worst. Everyone is excited and nervous all at once. You can’t help but bounce your leg or fidget with your fingers. Some games, it’s easier to keep this overwhelming feeling subdued — other games, it’s much more difficult. I can recall the exact moment I realized nerves will always be a part of the game. I was standing there lined up by the gym door with the rest of my teammates. Nervous, I shifted my weight back and forth. I knew the team we were playing would be an easy win, but I couldn’t help feeling anxious. As I sat there baffled by this experience, I realized something. No matter who, where or what the circumstances may be, I will always be nervous before my games.
I define myself as a player every they work themselves to complete how proud they are that we won, or time I step foot on that court. The exhaustion. This isn’t a game for they will console us after a tough lose. fear of having a bad performance will the physically or mentally weak. As we head home, we have time always cause me some uneasiness. I take deeps breaths of air as I to reflect on the highlights and Pre-game talks are the start of it stand there, waiting for the other lowlights of our game. What did we all. We go over goals for the game, team’s player to shoot her free do right? What did we do wrong? discuss the type of offence and defense throws. My chest rises and falls as How are we going to fix it? we’ll be playing, and go over what we I struggle to regulate my breathing. By the time everyone gets home, should expect from the other team. I place my hands on my knees all the wear and tear from the game Usually the coach or a captain while she shoots her first shot. has finally caught up to us. Our will say something motivational to These few moments of standing adrenaline has worn off and now we get everyone fired up. Sometimes, still allow me to catch my breath and can feel all the bruises we’ll be seeing it’s as simple as “let’s kick some regain a little strength. I enjoy the tomorrow. It’s important for us to butt” — other times, there’s last few moments of rest before she ice injuries, drink fluids, and get a a more elaborate speech. releases the ball for the second time. good night’s sleep after a game. I remember sitting on the bleachers I use what little energy I have to box Our bodies just went through watching all the other kids play. her out and go for the rebound. an intense workout and they need Everyone was running up and down *** proper recovery. Falling asleep the court. Occasionally someone After the game, we all leave the is easy. Our extremely exhausted would sling the ball up at the eightlocker room and immediately find bodies crave sleep. We close our eyes foot rim. They all looked like they our family members and friends that and the next thing we know we are were having such a good time. came to watch us. They greet us with waking up for our 7 a.m. practice. I wanted to be out there with hugs and “good game”s. They’ll tell us them, but this was a league for first graders and I just barely missed the mark. Someone’s dad came up and asked me, “Do you want to jump in and play?” I’d never played in an actual game before. I was slightly intimidated but even more excited. Within seconds I was out of the bleachers and onto the court. Warm ups are a huge part of the game. You get into your rhythm by shooting around and doing some ball handling. You get a feel for the atmosphere of the gym, the floor, the rims, the lights and the crowd. Warm ups are meant to get your blood pumping. Every team has a special routine they go through. Some start off with lay-up lines, others work on passing and yet others on ball handling. Most teams will incorporate a number of different drills into their routine that works on several different skills. *** It’s game time. The warmup jerseys come off and players assemble themselves on the court. We, the Delta players and our opponents, spread out on the floor as we wait for tip off. Once the game has officially started, everyone works hard, striving for their best performance and attempting to outplay the other team. Jaylie Dice • Photographer People throw themselves on the floor going after loose balls, voluntarily get run over in attempts Katie Engelhardt tries to communicate with another player during a free throw. Nov. 14, 2018, University Center. to get a charge and constantly get hacked at by defenders. Every game
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McMath and co. endure their first loss of the season Joe Thornton • Editor-in-Chief
After a red-hot start by the Delta College men’s basketball team, winning nine straight, the team was humbled in their game against unranked Macomb Community College on Jan. 4, losing 73-75. Although this loss is painful for the Pioneers, they are still in a prime position at 9-1. Head Coach Carlos McMath is giving his team time to process the loss, but also looking forward to the next game. “The best thing right now is that our next game isn’t for a full week, so it gives us time to work more — get in the gym, right some of the wrongs. Most of these guys are younger, so they’re going to pout. They can have a day to pout, but then we’ll be back in the gym,” stated McMath. Expecting to go undefeated in this conference is sure to yield disappointment, as the staunch competition puts this conference among the toughest in NJCAA Division II basketball. Before this game, there were three teams ranked in the top ten, with Delta at sixth in the nation, Mott at fifth, and Schoolcraft ranked the highest at fourth. At the end of the day, the rankings don’t mean much to McMath and his team. Instead, this loss is being viewed as an opportunity to display the true level of talent on this team from both the coaches and players. “Did I ever think we were as good as were ranked? No, I didn’t. But now, we have the opportunity to prove how good we really are to ourselves and everyone else,” McMath explained.
Rebecca Roberts • Photo Editor
Time seems to stop as players on both teams wait to see the fate of Peyton Miller’s (No. 42) free throw shot. Jan. 3, 2019, University Center. McMath, recently named Coach of the Year by the NJCAA, prides himself on developing players not just on the court but also off the court with leadership and character development. His confidence in this team remains unwavered and his ambitions for this team won’t be diminished by a single loss. “This team is just like wine — we’re going to get
better with time. All we have to do is make it to the playoffs. I don’t care what seed we are, but we make it to the playoffs and we’re going to at least make it to the national tournament [...] And when we get there, I think teams are going to be afraid of us. Right now we’re building up an ant army, and once everybody [...] knows their role we’ll be unstoppable,” McMath emphasized.
Lady Pioneers fall short against Macomb Steele Wynne • Reporter
In a game that took place Thursday, Jan. 4, the Lady Pioneers basketball team finds themselves bested by the Macomb Monarchs, with a final score of 86-62, Monarchs. The Lady Pioneers’ head coach, Shonda Long, says a lack of physicality accompanied by unaggressive game play was the cause of this defeat — a defeat which places them at a win/loss of 3-7 for the season, and 0-1 for the conference. “We were outhustled, and they played more physical than us from the start,” says Long. “They were just more physical. We weren’t bumping cutters, we weren’t boxing out and we weren’t attacking the basket hard,” Long remarks, recollecting what her team struggled with the most. Point guard Marisa Morton, believes the exceptionally high amount of turnovers have much to do with their loss. “The more we turned the ball over, the more opportunities they had to score and let their offensive end push the ball. If we could’ve limited the
number of turnovers and had less overhead passing, I think we could’ve prevented many of the possessions they gained.” replied Morton. It’s difficult to deduce what could justify a 24 point loss, however, shooting guard Carlee Hutchinson gives her thoughts. “The free throws they had and the fouls that we had [contributed]. We struggled with offensive boards, getting back on defense, and figuring out where everyone [was] at.” Hutchinson responds. Although they were not victorious, the Lady Pioneers never cease to have fun playing the sport they love, all the while maintaining a serious and fervent demeanor on the court. The Women’s Pioneer Basketball team intends to learn from this experience and expects it to strengthen their team. If you would like to support Lady Pioneers basketball, their next home game is Saturday, Jan. 12 as they face off against Wayne County Community College.
Rebecca Roberts • Photo Editor
Kennedi Maurer, No. 11, jumps to score a basket for Delta against Macomb Community College at University Center on Jan. 3rd, 2019.
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