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SPECIAL COVERAGE: HELL'S HALF MILE

The outside of The State Theatre after the launch film "Creedmoria." The director and some of the cast stand outside talking with other reporters and journalists. Photo Credit | JP Max Schofield

Hell's Half Mile embraces the arts in Bay City Collegiate Staff

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t was a cold day in Hell on Sept. 22, as the first day of fall rang in the opening night of the Hell’s Half Mile festival, bringing another weekend of independent films and music to the streets of downtown Bay City.

“They’re all pretty great films and we’ve got more than ever, including more shorts programs. I just hope everyone finds something they’re excited about seeing,” says Alan LaFave, festival director.

This year, the festival opened at the State Theatre with the film “Creedmoria,” a period piece set in the 80s about a teenage

girl growing up in Queens. Following the film was a Q and A segment with the director, Alicia Slimmer, and actors Ryan Weldon, James Kelly and Steve Cavanaugh.

After the screening festival coordinators, filmmakers and attendees gathered for an after party at Old City Hall. Where they hosted two bands: “Boudoir Noir” of Flint and “RareWolf ” of Detroit.

The film and music showcases weren’t the only features of the weekend. The second day of Hell’s Half Mile opened with the Crowdfunding for Independence class held at the Delta College Planetarium.

The free class offered aspiring filmmakers a crowdfunding and distribution action plan intended to create a lasting, direct relationship with audiences. “[Crowdfunding] is an opportunity to present an idea or project to a group of people who are willing to be investors. They know they aren’t going to make money off of it… It’s an opportunity to support an artistic endeavor,” says Mitchell H. Jarosz, a Delta emeritus English instructor.

In the spirit of the festival, presenter Christina Raia asked her audience the three hells: “Who the hell is your audience, where

the hell are they and how the hell do you get them to donate?”

LaFave also praised the crowdfunding class. “It adds something interesting for the filmmakers, something that we’ve not been able to provide before. Mostly we’re about connecting films and film audiences. This helps to provide a connection between the filmmakers and the audience in a possible contribution/funding way,” says LaFave.

Day three started with a program of short films that included two made by Delta student filmmakers. The films included “Pucker Up,” a comedy about a brownnosing

call center employee, and “Natasha,” a film about a misunderstood teenager.

“The films were no budget,” explains Molly Doman, producer of “Pucker Up.” “Pucker Up” was filmed in the offices on campus at Delta College while “Natasha” was filmed at an off-site location.

Danielle Will, director of “Pucker Up” was excited to see the film premiere.

“Seeing the film on screen was absolutely incredible. My heart was racing the entire time, and I was jittering in my seat. just so

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Natalie Dzurka, 28, enjoys eating lunch outside in the courtyard during her break between classes. There are courtyards located on the outside of Red Brix and in the M wing on Delta’s main campus. Photo Credit | Jessica Sierocki

Delta College becoming an advocate for green Phoebe Fries

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mong community colleges around the nation, Delta is a leader in its efforts to be environmentally friendly according to Linda Petee, Sustainability and Risk Management Coordinator for the college.

“We are the first community college, in the nation, to win the Green Cleaning Award,” says Petee.

She states that the school was given the award in 2006 and since has continued to make strides in environmentally friendly actions and projects.

According to Petee, the solar panels above the M-wing are part of a $50,000 grant that was given to the school in 2006. The panels were meant to be a teaching and demonstration instillation, however they do work and produce a significant amount of energy.

“If you had to make a comparison to how much energy produced, they produce enough to run our broadcasting and radio department,” says Petee.

The paper and plastic collection pods, located around campus, are frequently and correctly used, while continuing to teach Delta students the importance of recycling according to Petee. She attributes the artwork surrounding the bins, to the high participation and low contamination rates.

See graphic for the breakdown of numbers, according to Petee’s records.

Breeann Carlton, 24, is currently enrolled in Delta’s Physical Therapy Assistant program.

Carlton explains, “We collect the recyclables, and in return, receive the funds for our board exam at the end of the year.”

Another green project was completed this year in a conference room, N007, along the commons, which was recently renovated.

One wall is all reclaimed lumber, according to Pette.

“It’s a beautiful wall. The finished product really turned out great. It serves a

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Alex Izykowski, Kim Klein, and her daughter at Izykowski's induction into the Bay County Sports Hall of FameI. Photo Credit | Kim Klein

Kim Klein: Surviving Olympic heartbreak Ethan Moore

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hen you think of the Olympics, you probably think of the athletes and their otherworldly abilities. They train their whole lives for a chance to compete at the highest level and bring honor to their country. You wouldn’t expect to associate this kind of achievement with Delta College, but what if I told you greatness walks among us in these very halls? Political Science professor Kim Klein was a nationally recognized speed skater back in her day,but she started out as just a kid trying to impress her father.

“My father claimed to be a speed skater,” says Klein. “Even though if you saw him skate now you’d question it.”

Her father took her to an event in Bay City, when she was just six years-old known as “novice meets,” which were essentially open races for anybody on skates.

“I’ll never forget it,” says Klein. “I was six years old and on figure skates when I entered these meets, and I actually won them.”

Her outstanding performance caught the eye of a local speed skating coach named Dick Somalski. He suggested to her father that she should get into the sport herself.

So a six year-old Klein began training and competing in speed skating. As Klein recalls, her early days as a speed skater were mostly fun.

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“It healed me of all the pain and bitterness that I associated with the sport.”

“One of the ways we used to practice to sprinting was going as fast as you could and then diving into a snowbank to see who would land the furthest,” says Klein.

“As time went on, these days stopped and it started to get really serious.”

When she was 13, Klein was invited to her first national training camp. She

continued to get better and when she turned 14 she made the national team for the first time. She was one of the youngest ones there and trained with former and current Olympians. According to Klein, she tried to just go with the f low, but she never quite realized the enormity of what was happening around her.

As the training got more intense, it started to take more of a toll on Klein’s adolescence. She was constantly being pulled out of school to make trips with the national team to places such as Europe.

These trips were completely unsupervised, which can be a little intense for a 14 yearold girl.

“You’re being put in situations where you don’t know the language and there’s nobody around to help,” says Klein. “Heck, I didn’t even know how to do my own laundry.”

The stressful atmosphere forced her to grow up faster than normal. Having to

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Racial Equality panel keeps it all in perspective O Ethan Moore

State Representative Charles Schoder speaks about racial justices as fellow panel member and District Court Judge Terry Clark listens alongside the audience at “Breaking Barriers, Promoting Justice: Racial Equality in the 21st Century’”. This event is part of the Delta Political Forum Series. September 13, 2016. University Center, MI. Photo Credit | Drew Moore

n Sept. 13, Delta College hosted a public forum to talk about racial equality in the world today. They put together a panel of people from the community who deal with race relations on a consistent basis. This included Charlie Brunner, the 96th District Representative, Charles Schoder, a Civil Rights Specialist for the Michigan Department of Civil Rights, Judge Terry Clark of the 74th District court, Terry Pruitt, an Executive Committee member of the NAACP in Saginaw and Joyce Seals, a community activist and a former mayor of Saginaw.

The panel was mediated by John L. Smith, the Treasurer and Vice President of the NAACP in Bay City. He wrote his own

questions and was given questions by the Political Science department to use in the forum; he chose to use his own questions.

The panel provided answers and discussion points on questions such as: “How long does it take to solve a problem?” and “Can the racial problems of the nation be fixed?”

“We have to believe that change can come from all of the work we’re doing.” said Pruitt. “What’s the point of anything we’re doing if we don’t even believe?”

Whether or not the quality of questions was on par, people who watched the forum seemed to be satisfied with the content.

“I thought it was really inspirational,” says Marisol Verdun, a Delta student. “They

focused a lot on education and how that should be the first step into fixing a lot of our issues.”

There was also a chance for the public to ask the panel questions which led to talking points about disabled people’s rights, the Black Lives Matter movement and the recent shooting at SVSU. The overarching theme of the night was that change can only come from the grassroots.

“We can only create change if we get involved and participate in our communities.

You can only create change if you know what’s going on in the world around you, and events like this help to do just that.” says Seals.

Delta College becoming an advocate for green ...CONTINUED FROM COVER purpose educationally as well as artistically,” Petee notes.

Petee states that the college will implement many environmentally friendly efforts into the new Saginaw Center building once

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TUESDAY SEPT 13

Public Safety responded to a report of a hit and run accident. The accident occurred in the A-G Lot between 10:45 am and 3:10 pm. The victim’s vehicle was a 2013 Black Chevrolet Malibu.

WEDNESDAY SEPT 14

Public Safety investigated a complaint of harassment by computer. The suspect was identified and referred for violation of College rules.

A student reported that they had received two vulgar notes on their vehicle in the parking lot. The notes appeared to be related to the manner in which the student’s car was parked.

MONDAY SEPT 19

A student reported that their wallet was stolen from an Art Class in S-Wing. The theft occurred between 6:00 pm and 8:00 pm.

Public Safety responded to a report of two stolen lap top computers from the Ricker Center. The complaint remains under investigation.

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“It’s a unique chance to collaborate with other individuals that care deeply about their education.”

construction begins. Delta will apply for LEED, Leadership in Economical and Environmental Design, once the planning stages are completed for the building.

Petee says, “There are a number of levels you can be awarded within the LEED program. We are hoping to gain platinum

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(the highest) certification for the Saginaw Center building.”

Delta is installing two new interpretive learning signs on the west side of campus, according to Petee. The signs will be placed a long t w o

pedestrian walkways, through the parking lot, and by the storm water management area.

“They will talk about the sustainable features in those two areas,” Petee says.

Founders Hall, Petee says, is going to be updated, in efforts to save money as well

Delta's estimated waste (50 tons per year)

WEDNESDAY SEPT 21

Public Safety investigated a theft from the Fitness Center Men’s Locker room. A wallet and headphones were reported stolen between 8:00 and 9:30 am.

Public Safety investigated a hit and run accident that occurred in the N Wing lot between 11:00 am and 3:45 pm. The victim’s vehicle was a 1012 Chevrolet Traverse.

FRIDAY SEPT 24

Public Safety responded to a medical incident involving a student in a classroom. The student did not request treatment.

William Peck, 72, sits next to the living wall while reading his newspaper. The living wall is located in the F wing in the atrium. Photo Credit | Jessica Sierocki

Delta student Delta Honors Program turns 30 dies in car accident T Ethan Moore

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Kerry Gallagher, 31, died from injuries suffered in a car accident on Sept. 10, 2016.

Gallagher attended Delta and planned on graduating with a degree in engineering.

Gallagher was described as a loving, good natured person. According to friends, his willingness to forgive and generous personality made loving him an easy, effortless task.

He enjoyed playing fantasy football, reading, golf, and was a member of a shuffle board league. It was Gallagher’s wish to give others a second chance at life by donating his organs.

The funeral was held on Sept. 14, at All Saints Parish.

According to his obituary, being loved by Gallagher was the most honest and truest forms of love anyone could experience.

he Honors Program is coming together to celebrate all the achievements of the program in a few weeks. They will be hosting a party on Oct. 12 in Founders Hall where free cake will be provided.

“Being apart of the program gives students so many great opportunities on campus as well as out in the world,” says Honors Leadership Board President Michael Dwan.

The Honors program allows for students to have priority registration. It also offers various college trips including ones to Wayne State University and the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor in late October.

Honors is also implementing new academic travel options, where you can take a class and travel to a foreign country that’s associated with what you learned.

“It’s a unique chance to collaborate with other individuals that care deeply about their education,” says Dwan In the early 1980’s, Delta college brought a committee together to talk about starting up an Honors Program. With the president’s

support at their back, the Honors program started in 1986 and featured an Honors Colloquy class and a new track to receive an Honors certificate.

“We wanted to have a unique program dedicated t o thinking a n d learning.

B u t unlike s o m e ot her colleges, a program that brought in Delta's best students but was not elitist and exclusive,” explains former professor and Honors director Skip Renker Renker took over in 1990 and led the program until 1994. Under his leadership, the program attempted to reach a more diverse student body, along with trying to connect more to their community and the college.

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“Under my direction the number of students in the Program increased,” says Renker. “We developed strong relationships with transfer institutions like Western and Eastern Michigan Universities.”

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“It’s a unique chance to collaborate with other individuals that care deeply about their education.”

Colenbrander took over as director and tried to keep the program moving in the right direction. At the time, they were offering 12 Honors courses a semester, and a population of around 400 students. Colenbrander says that the program was running so smoothly, he just wanted to keep the momentum with some added perks.

“We added the President's Award for Excellence in Honors and the Caroline

Gruenburg Wirtz Leadership Award, which made it possible for more Honors Students to be recognized by the Program and College, overall.”says Colenbrander.

The program continued to grow under every new director that came.

“The articulation agreements were one of my points of pride,” says Faulk. “It helped us to connect with the four-year schools, and it’s something we’re still trying to grow today.”

When asked, every past Honors director said that the students were the reason they loved their job so much.

“I love getting to know the students on a deeper level through Honors,” explains Starkey. “Going home and constantly replying to students frantically emailing me with problems and questions, I actually kind of like it.”

If you have interest in joining the Honors Program, or just want to learn more about it, go to Delta.edu/Honors, or email them at honors@delta.edu.

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SCIENCE, HEALTH, & TECH

COLLEGIATE COMMENTARY

Government concerned about possible cancer cure Aubrie Smith

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r. Stanislaw Burzynski, a physician based out of Houston, TX, says he may have cured cancer, and the government is freaking out.

Reason? According to Burzynski’s documentary, “Burzynski: The Movie,” the government doesn’t like it.

Dr. Burzynski has been fighting to cure people of cancer since the 1970s, and has continued fighting to this day. First by battling the FDA, and now battling the United States Government in a pending lawsuit against his practice. The problem with his methods? According to the FDA, and the National Cancer Institute, his treatment plan.

As the Nationa l Cancer Institute states, “Antineoplastons are drugs composed of chemical compounds that are naturally present in the urine and blood.

They are an experimental cancer therapy that is purported to provide a natural biochemical substance that is excreted and therefore lacking in people with cancer.”

The institute also goes on to say that antineoplastons cause serious neurological side effects and, though their success is undergoing investigation, no studies have been published showing the effectiveness of this treatment option.

Burzynski’s hope still seems to be high, however. According to his website, “When

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Antineoplastons are approved, it will mark the first time in history a single scientist, not a pharmaceutical company, will hold the exclusive patent and distribution rights on a paradigm-shifting medical breakthrough.”

So, what does the government have to be worried about? In short, our Health Care system runs through privatized companies.

These pharmaceutical companies profit off of our illnesses. They want us to be sick. They have nothing to lose-- except money. And now, more than ever, people are outraged.

Burzynski recently ended a trial with the

documentaries to fill everyone in (availible for purchase through his website).

However, the only good thing that seems to have come from the trial so far, are statistics. According to part one of the documentary (which may be a little bias), only 9 of every 54 patients who endure chemo and radiation were cancer free by the end of treatment, whereas patients who endured Burzynski’s treatment had five times the chance of a full recovery (about 5 in every 20). Information on his websites state that these people who endured his medication came out with no side effects. These findings go against everything the FDA has published about antineoplastons Whether or not you agree with Burzynski specifically is your own opinion. However, the most concerning point here is the lack of general knowledge of Burzynski.

This man has been fighting to cure cancer for 41 years in the exam room, and 15years on the stand yet, almost no one can differentiate the name “Burzynski” from a common health physician. If a Bay City doctor claimed to have the cure for cancer, everyone in Michigan would know within minutes, so why have we not heard anything about this guy? Because he’s a quack, or because as it is today, America’s medical field would crumble?

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" These pharmaceutical companies profit off of our illnesses. They want us to be sick. And now, more than ever, people are outraged."

Texas Medical Board. Accused of “selling false hope to families,” on the grounds of an unethical clinical trial, the 15-year fight seems to have finally ended. After being on trial for several months, he faces the possible loss of his licence.

Though the trial ended in May, the verdict will not be released until later this year. So what went on in this 15-year fight?

It’s a good thing Burzynski released two

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pieces cooled and solidified, it created the Earth’s original natural satellite, according to Popular Science, a bi-monthly science magazine.

The magazine says that the temperature starts to decrease with time, the vapor begins to condense, forming liquid moonlet drops.

“The material would eventually coalesce into a disc – something like the rings of Saturn,” says Robin Canup, planetary scientist at the Southwest Research Institute. After the vapor turned into liquid moonlet drops, the moon formed and the rest of these materials fell down to Earth.

Nature, an international weekly journal of science, published Wang’s new analysis where he agreed with Canup’s statement.

In Nature, Wang and his co-author Stein Jacobsen examined lunar dust from several different Apollo missions and counted potassium isotopes. In his lunar samples, Wang says he found heavier potassium signatures.

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elationships have always been a weird elationships have always been a weird concept for me. Honestly, they still concept for me. I would look in the are. Before recently, I had dedicated right places for the wrong people, the better part of myself to someone else for or in the wrong places for the right people. most of my high school experience. I found I had issues with being tied down and the man I thought I was going to marry changing my Facebook relationship status pretty early, and assumed we would spend from “single” to “in a relationship.” Even the rest of our lives together. writing the words “In a relationship” today Unfortunately, like a lot of high school still seems unusual for me. But, I found the relationships, it didn’t work out. We grew one and I took the scary, but anticipated, leap into different people, and that’s okay. into the pool of a committed relationship.

Sure, for five years, I felt like I knew what Once I got used to the feeling of sharing I wanted. But college changed both of us. my life with someone, there’s been no Now, being in the dating scene is weird. turning back. It’s so weird to think of the I don’t know how to connect with people times in my life when I didn’t wake up every the way I connected before. Either I’m morning next to the love of my life, come not emotionally invested enough, or I’m home to find dinner waiting and going to overbearing and annoying. I’m riding this bed with my skin pressed against his. So, line of the unknown, and it’s scaring the we took the next big jump, and he put a hell out of me. ring on it.

I flip this switch between being ready to Technically, we are engaged. It is an move in with someone, and start the rest of engagement ring that he gave to me, and my life with them, to not wanting to date we did change our relationship statuses at all in the matter of seconds; it’s hard to “engaged” on Facebook, that makes it for another person to keep up. It becomes official, right? Even so, we have decided not suffocating for them. I’m always moving to get married anytime soon. I still have at too fast or too slow. I don’t understand the least 6-8 more years of school ahead of me concept of a normal dating timeline. I scare and he still has 4, we don’t have the amount people away. of money we want to put toward our grand I guess I’m living wedding and we under the assumption are only 20-yearsthat “what’s meant old. There’s no “Relationships have to be will be.” That rush on our end to always been a weird if I find the right get married, but concept for me.” person, a speed will ever since I started be settled on, and wearing the rock we’ll click in a way on my ring finger, where things work out for the best. But, the pressure is on from the people around us. is that honestly reality? Will I really find He and I both know that we want to someone that’s on the same page as I am be together forever, and we do plan to get 100% of the time? It’s doubtful. married one day in the future. The truth Sure, I’m hoping to find my someone is, we both wanted the ring as a symbol of soon. I always wanted to be married with a promise that we will one day get married, kids by 28. As I get older, that dream seems but it does not signify that our special day like it’s slipping away. Where is the time will be in the next couple of years. Only going? being 20 and not familiar with the world The fact of the matter is, my long ass of relationships, I still refer to him as just relationship didn’t end in marriage, and “my boyfriend,” never my fiance (unless I’m that’s okay. There is no time limit on those feeling fancy) and he does the same. It’s kinds of decisions. As cheesy as it sounds, kind of an unspoken agreement between communication is key. And, of course, us. We feel too young to use the words communication is where I suck. Whether “fiance” and “husband” or “wife,” but we you’re together for seven years or seven know that someday we will be ready to put months doesn’t matter. If getting married those terms into action. feels right, that’s amazing. Relationships So, until then, my lovely boyfriend and depend on love, communication, I are happily between the stages of simply commitment, and choices. being “boyfriend and girlfriend” and being Right now, I’m focusing on myself. Yes, officially “engaged.” What is the point of I want a serious relationship, but i’m going using labels anyway? If you both know to let that come. I see no point in searching where you are and what you’re doing, labels for it or seeking it out. When it comes, it are meaningless. Be happy and comfortable comes. And when it does, I hope that it’s with your partner, and you’ll always be on fulfilling. I hope that communication is our the same path as them. strongest point, and that things work out for the best. Until then, I wait.

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The moon gets a makeover hat do you think of when you think of the moon? Maybe that it’s made of cheese like you were told once when you were young. Maybe in your head you hear, “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.”

Thanks, Neil Armstrong.

Our understanding of how the moon was formed could potentially be flipped on its head, according to Kun Wang, a Washington University Geochemist. He found evidence that shows that the moon is actually made from melted Earth matter.

In the article “Proto-Earth May Have Been Significant Source of Lunar Material”, written by Soderman/NLSI Staff and published by NASA,“A giant impact between the proto-Earth and a Mars-sized impactor named Theia is the best current theory for the formation of the Moon.” After the collision with rubble left over, Earth’s rocks were vaporized and melted, and the elements within the rocks turned into gas. When all of Earth’s original

Communication: Long-lasting lust vs long-lasting love

“[The data] reveals the physical conditions during the Earth-shattering event that formed the moon,” Wang told Popular Science. These samples basically show that the heavier material condensed first, which formed the moon.

The new analysis of these potassium isotope levels in lunar and terrestrial rocks allows us to support the high-energy impact there.

"The enrichment of the heavy isotope of potassium in lunar rocks compared with those of the Earth and chondrites can be best explained as the result of the incomplete condensation of a bulk silicate Earth vapour at an ambient pressure that is higher than 10 bar," says Wang and Jacobsen in Nature.

While there’s nothing extensive yet, this new piece of evidence will allow fresh and improved moon-formation theories, says Canup.

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JESSICA WALTON. 18 “I’m undecided. I had a chem teacher that said if scientists did have a cure for cancer, they would not give it out because of overpopulation. That statement kind of swayed my opinion.”

DORTHY NORMAN, 25 “No, because so many people have it and are dying from it.”

TIM KOHEE, 49 “With all of the research that has been done, I believe that it’s actually feasible that they have.”

DEMETRIOS SCOTT, 20 "I think that they are.

I know that there are diseases that can't be cured and I think that they are hiding some that have been cured from undeveloped worlds."

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COLLEGIATE LIFE

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT Crowns and sashes turning into inspirational organization Phoebe Fries

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ver the past three years, Delta College student Simone Vaughn has competed in 22 pageants.

From performing a unique talent in front of the judges, to volunteering around her community, Vaughn hopes to inspire young girls by promoting an outlet for creativity and fun.

“When I turned 16, my mom finally let me do my first pageant, and I won,” says Vaughn. She states that after the first pageant she continued to perform and win.

Vaughn has won a total of 13 pageants and placed in five.

According to Vaughn, the pageant experience does have downsides.

“If you are there for the right reasons, it can be very relaxing, but at the same time very stressful. You have to make sure everything is perfect,” she says.

When asked about her talent portion of the pageant Vaughn says, “It’s kind of strange, but I am a Bollywood dancer. I come up with my own routines, and that is what I am most memorable for.” She states that the costume for the dance is one of her favorites. According to Vaughn, the outfits can range in price from 200 to 300 dollars.

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Her most expensive costume was a little over 600 dollars.

Most of Vaughn’s awards come in the form of titles. Some of her titles include, Miss Michigan Lakes, Miss Natural Born Diva, Miss Young Woman of Excellence

uplifting and fun, but was never provided the opportunity. So I want to give them what I never had,” says Vaughn. She states that the idea behind the project is to help young girls see more of the world than what is directly in front of them.

She continues describing the project's goals by saying, “I plan to incorporate things like cultural awareness and public etiquette. I would like to plan college trips as well.” Vaughn wants the young girls to know their worth and explore what the world has to offer.

Vaughn says she is second guessing a future career in Broadcast Journalism, “I know I want to study communications, but I have yet to pinpoint a specific field.” She is focusing on creating The Princess Project Organization at the moment, but is keeping an open mind about her future career goals.

“Through pageantry, I believe that I can become that role model girls can look up to,” says Vaughn. Her plans to create the organization will be introduced by pageantry, but entail a lot more about the drive and ambitions of young girls.

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“As a young girl, I wished to be a part of something that was uplifting and fun, but was never provided the opportunity. So I want to give them what I never had”

Simone Vaughn, 19, awarded Miss Pure Michigan title. September 16, 2016. Photo Credit | Jessica Sierocki

and Miss Saginaw Teen Sunburst.

Miss Pure Michigan has been Vaughn’s most memorable pageant. She says, “This pageant really focuses on community service and is Christian based.” Vaughn was crowned Miss Pure Michigan State 2016 on Apr. 14.

Vaughn’s ultimate goal is to create a program for young girls, who come from similar backgrounds as herself. She plans on calling this future organization The Princess Project. “As a young girl, I wished to be a part of something that was

Poet's corner

Delta student submitted poetry: Dandelion Thomas Dunn, The Night Garden

The cost of building credit Josie Dudek & Aubrie Smith

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o you know the ins and outs of credit? Chances are, you were probably never taught this essential thing in High School. And now, we’re in college, and we still don’t know what the heck we’re doing.

Luckily, we did the research for you

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Open your own credit card.

This is such a scary thought, isn’t it?

We hear all these horror stories about credit card debt racking up, and how much trouble they can get you into. Well, we’re telling you to get one! Credit cards can be very beneficial. They’re the fastest and easiest way to build up your credit and are essential to keeping your credit good. They’re a perfect way to show that you’re a responsible money borrower, plus, you get to live off of someone else’s money for a month, and that’s pretty cool! But, keep in mind that you should only use that card for small purchases. Credit cards can only get you in trouble when you overuse them.

Start out small. Only swipe for that pack of gum, $10 gas fill up, or your mom’s birthday gift. When you start buying clothes, and other nonessentials, you’ll start racking up debt and spending money you don’t have.

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card. However, this can backfire easily.

We’re not saying your friends aren’t responsible, but when they get in a car accident and put all their repairs on their credit card, and then can’t pay them off, you’ll be stuck with that bill and your own credit will plummet. Suggest having their parent or a sibling cosign.

If they can’t find anyone else, there are plenty of student credit card options that will approve someone for a low amount without a cosigner!

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Keep your applications low.

This includes loan applications, credit card applications and housing applications.

Applying for these applications can impact your credit a ton. Each individual application takes a hit on your credit.

Only apply for these things one at a time, with time between.

And, if you have to apply for a few things all at once, wait a while before applying for the next thing.

This will allow you to build your credit back up between applications.

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Save your credit for emergencies.

When you don’t over swipe your card, you have money when bad things happen.

Saving your credit will alleviate your stress when you need new tires on your car, or you really don’t have money to pay your electric bill this month. Saving your credit gives you an extra cushion of happiness when sad things happen.

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Avoid being a co-signer for your friends.

Don’t get us wrong, your friends are great, and because you’re super awesome yourself, you want to be that person that helps them get their own credit

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Use your student loan money on school.

We know this is a crazy idea, but that money is for tuition, books and supplies.

Those refund checks are great, don’t get me wrong, but if you put them in your bank account for the next semester, or better yet, make a payment on your loan, you’ll accumulate less debt, and be better off in the future.

These are only some of the ways to help you build and maintain positive credit during your college years. Just try to keep in mind what you want vs. what you need as far as purchases, and don’t give in to credit cards offered by retail stores, such as Victoria’s Secret. Once your credit drops, it can be very hard to get it back up, so be cautious and spend savvily!

I’m holding onto hope that my words are dandelion seeds clinging to the summer breeze.

Leaving bits of me in the cracks of city sidewalks.

So they can take root in the heart of a foreign place to be picked by its children for their mothers.

I want to be scattered across this country, not stuck in suburban rhythms.

I’m sick of the sad melodies this town plays on its old tarnished trumpet.

I want to be free as the wind.

See the rolling hills, hear the roll of the drums as I put my ear to the ground to listen to each place’s unique sound.

I want to be part of the unkempt lawn, and have my words be the reminder to do the little things.

Above all I want to be the bouquet of dandelions inside a vase on the table, challenging you to rethink how you define beauty.

The Delta Night Garden is a poetry club founded on the intent to appreciate and develop poetry. This is done through writing groups, workshops, as well as activities welcome to the public of Delta College and its community.

Oct 4 2:30 in the founder's hall

How do you balance work, school and a social life?

CHRIS WILLIAMS, 45 “I think it all comes down to priorities. You have to decide, out of all the options in front of you, what’s going to make a difference five minutes from now, versus five years from now."

HAYDEN LOWER, 18

“I’m just focusing on school right now.”

HANNAH PORATH, 19 “I only work weekends and usually go out after. I focus on school work during the week.”

ABRAHAM MONROE, 19

“I try to not procrastinate.”

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arts & entertainment

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Brent Chappell, lead singer and guitarist of The Sunburns, performed at the Hell’s Half Mile Music Festival in Bay City on Friday, Sept. 26. Max Schofield | Photo Credit

Hell’s Half Mile embraces the arts in Bay City CONTINUED FROM COVER really about creating fans of a filmmaker, “It was just so exciting to see it in a not just a film.” public venue rather than my computer After four days of being packed to screen,” says Will. the brim with filmmakers, actors and Both short films were created as an musicians, Bay City’s Hell’s Half Mile assignment for the film capstone class Film and Music festival came to a close when Jeff VandeZande, a screenwriting on Sunday, Sept.25. professor at Delta, submitted them to “I think this year’s festival was a Hell’s Half Mile. success. The films were incredible, “[Students] have the option to be on people seemed to enjoy the music, and we the team with their own script. For had some great events that featured some the most part, we’ve had people who great filmmakers,” says LaFave. understand that a screenplay has to be Over its 11 years of existence, Hell’s brought to light with a different vision and not necessarily their own” says Vande Half Mile has garnered more and more support from the community. According Zande. to LaFave, the festival has benefited from In the evening of the third day, Sept. a growing 24, there was number of a rally for volunteers. crowdfunding "It’s really about creating “We’ve had where fans of a filmmaker, not some great passholders just a film.” additions to and our teams volunteers Alan LaFave in the last mingled with few years. independent We planned filmmakers things a lot differently than we have in in a relaxed happy hour at Studio 23. the past and things seem to be going a Garrett Weslock, Studio 23 curator, lot smoother, not everything, but most says, “Hell’s Half Mile has brought a lot things. This year it just came down to of people in just because we’re another the amazing bands and great films that arts organization. We are sponsoring people are actually enjoying. It’s really the event, so it’s kind of like a crossjust back to the core of what we are which listed environment with all of the is a film and music festival,” says LaFave. advertisement. We’ve hosted this event LaFave says that while that past few this year and the year before.”

During the happy hour, attendees were years have been great there are a few changes he’d like make in the coming able to learn more about the importance years, such as getting more people of crowdfunding for independent involved. filmmakers.

“I think next year we’re going to try “We’re trying to find ways to be to get even more people involved with relevant to the film industry outside putting on the festival. That way there of just being a place for filmmakers to will be more new stuff going on because show their films,” says Alan LaFave, there are new ideas from new people and festival director. “We’re looking for ways it helps to get so much more done. When to really make the connections between filmmakers and audiences that really love there’s more participation, it makes a more interesting festival,” says LaFave. independent films and give them the opportunity to convert those audience’s into contributors for future projects. It’s

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Review: “Sully” makes waves at the box office n Jan. 15, 2009, 155 individuals boarded Flight 1549. Because of engine failure, the pilot Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger had to make a decision: attempt to fly to a neighboring airport or make the Hudson River an impromptu landing strip. With little hope of landing safely, Sully attempted a water landing on the Hudson River, and miraculously, all 155 people survived.

So you know the story, but what about the movie adaptation? Tom Hanks plays the lead character of Chesley Sully alongside Aaron Eckhart’s character Jeff Skiles. Come on, that alone should get you to the movie theater. The movie features a play-by-play of the landing (yes, landing, because they didn’t crash).

Sully and co-pilot Skiles are under investigation from the National Transportation Safety Board, or NTSB. From a variety of simulations and tests, the NTSB concludes Flight 1549 would have made a safe landing back at both the New York and New Jersey airports and that the incident was because of pilot error. Sully then faces the possible consequence of losing his license and forced early retirement. This would

Producer Alvaro Baquero Benedett and actor Alex Shaf fer answer audience questions about their film “Delinquent” which was featured on Friday Sept. 23 at the State Theatre. Jessica Sierocki | Photo Credit

define Sully as either an American hero, or a harmful human defined by one mistake.

This movie created an emotional ride for all audience members. Sully’s flashbacks and “what if?” scenarios in the film made for a captivating experience. One “what if ” scenario in particular featured Sully watching his plane descending upon a building and, subsequently, bursting into flames. When watching the live flight simulations during Sully’s official hearing, the tension in the theatre was almost palpable.

Flight 1549 could have potentially been a national tragedy. How could you not make some sort of connection with this movie? Sully could have flown to an airport, but doing so would have cost the lives of hundreds. Imagine what could have happened if he didn’t rely on his 30 years of experience to decide what action was safest.

This is a movie you’re going to want to catch. So, grab your popcorn, and rush to the theatre to grab your seat! The movie was released in early September, so there should still be time.

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Midland Center for the Arts puts on a show with color ful lights that match the beat of each song. Jessica Sierocki | Photo Credit

he Piano Guys is a group of four dads who love to make music for a living. Pianist Jon Schmidt, cellist Steven Sharp Nelson, singer/songwriter Al van der Beek and producer Paul Anderson make up a group that loves to share their talent with the world. They performed at the Midland Center for the Arts Sept. 15. as part of their “Uncharted” tour.

Their sound is based on renditions of current, popular songs with a twist of old school classics. Some of their most popular songs include “A Thousand Years,” “Titanium/Pavane,” and “Beethoven’s 5 Secrets.”

The Piano Guys have a new album “Uncharted” is on sale for pre-order now.

Their new music video of their newest original song “Okay” premiered on Monday, Sept. 19.

Legally Blonde doesn’t bend, but snaps into production Michelle Demo

Gladys, a 3 year old English Bulldog, is one of the dogs available for adoption through the Bay County Humane Society. Brynna Henika | Photo Credit

Pets become artists at “PawCasso” event Brynna Henika

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tudio 23 teamed up with Movers For Mutts and the Humane Society of Bay County for its first-annual PawCasso event, Sept.18, at the Willew Lounge in Bay City. There were many fun activities for not only the family, but also their furry friends. PawCasso gave the opportunity for humans and animals to express themselves in crafts such as mini-canvas painting, clay plate making, homemade dog or catnip toys, and bandannas. Event participants also got the chance to receive a photo with their pets and meet a few of the adoptable dogs through the Humane Society.

Movers For Mutts is 1 of 4 campaigns exclusive to Two Men and A Truck, a professional moving company for homes and businesses in the Bay City area. With the assistance of local vet clinics, Movers For Mutts received close to 1,000 pounds worth of food and toy donations in just the last year. Though this campaign runs for a few months each calendar year, they are always accepting donations at the Two Men and A Truck’s Bay City location. Movers For Mutts gladly accepted: dog and cat food, cat litter and dog treat donations during the

duration of the day’s event.

The Humane Society, on the other hand, is a volunteer-based group that focuses on the adoption, health and welfare of animals.

This organization had pet beds, cookware, and pet toys available for purchase. Also, three of the society’s adoptable dogs attended the PawCasso event to meet the public and find their potential, fur-ever families. During functions like Pawcasso, on-the-spot adoptions are not allowed due to the application and approval process. The Humane Society enjoys giving animals an opportunity to interact and make potential owners aware of the adoption and fostering programs that are available.

Tara Welch, Executive Director of Studio 23 Art Center, says, “The main goal was for both of the organizations and adoption programs. 50 percent of profits will go to the Humane Society’s foster projects, while the other 50 percent will go to Studio 23’s classroom programs.”

With the success of this year’s event, she aims to hold similar events to Pawcasso in spring’ 2017.

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it and Balcony will bring the classic Elle Woods charm to the Saginaw area with their performance of “Legally Blonde: the Musical.” Under direction of Todd Thomas, the musical will run Oct 7-9, and 14-17 at the Pit and Balcony Theatre in Saginaw.

The musical, an adaptation of the 2001 film “Legally Blonde” follows Elle Woods, played by Chelsea Mcculloch, after her long-term boyfriend Warner Cunningham III, played by Donte A. Green, decides to leave her. Elle drops everything to follow Warner to Harvard Law School.

Delta freshman Allie Williams, who will be portraying a perfume saleswoman, a sorority girl named Kate and Chutney Windham, is excited to portray characters that she grew up watching.

“I wanted to do ‘Legally Blonde’ because it’s an iconic movie of our generation. If you think of that classic 2000’s chick-flick, one of them that comes up is ‘Legally Blonde’” says Williams.

While working on “Legally Blonde,” Williams was able to assist the production by choreographing the final song for Act One, “So Much Better.” “I have choreographed before, but to choreograph a big number for a community theatre show is a big deal,” says Williams.

The musical will offer nostalgia to anyone whom has seen the titular movie, and will showcase musical numbers such as: “Gay or European,” “Blood in the Water,” “Whipped into Shape” and more.

Tickets will cost $25. More information is available at Pitandbalconytheatre.com

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SPORTS

Great Lakes Loons soar to Midwest League title

OPINION

COLLEGIATE COMMENTARY

The NBA, NCAA, and ACC are all cowards Ethan Moore

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The Great Lakes Loons celebrate with their newly awarded Midwest League Championship Trophy. The Loons defeated the Clinton Lumberkings in four games of the championship series to take the title. Amanda Ray and the Great Lakes Loons | Photo Courtesy

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he Great Lakes Loons battled come up dry with nothing to show for their back to win the Midwest League efforts in the postseason.

Title 9-8 against the Clinton This title did not come easy to the Loons LumberKings at Dow Diamond on Sunday who struggled throughout the first two Sept. 18. After ten years of heartbreak and rounds of play when playing away from the disappointment the Loons have finally Dow Diamond. But they played best when accomplished what was at one time thought it counted the most, coming out on top of to be impossible, a Midwest League title. two separate win or be eliminated game 3 Just ten years ago the Southwest Michigan Devil Rays became affiliated with the Los Angeles "This title did not come easy Dodgers and announced a large to the Loons, but they played scale movement of the entire franchise and a rebranding. The best when it counted the Devil Rays transitioned into the most.”

Great Lakes Loons and relocated to Midland, where they called the Dow Diamond their new home.

Seasons have come and gone since that situations. But the team dominated when change in scenery for the Class-A minor at home establishing a 4-0 record when league team. Some years looked promising playing in Midland throughout the entire while others seemed to be a never ending postseason including the final game where purgatory of being mediocre. Players have they were crowned with the title. made their names known with Loons, The championship, a best of five games even gaining attention from professional series, was captured by the Loons in a 3-1 level teams, and some have remained in games fashion. The series started on a bad the minors still pursuing their dreams of note for the Loons with a loss right off the making it to the big leagues. The Loons bat to the LumberKings in game 1. Yet the have seen a fair deal of success but always Loons marched on to get three straight

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winsto clinch the series and the title.

The final game was definitely one for the record books as it kept the Great Lakes faithful on the edge of their seats.

The lead changed four times throughout the game with an exciting single hit by Loons first baseman Matt Jones that let two Loons score allowing the game to become tied. They overcame a five run deficit in the sixth thanks to LumberKings reliever Matt Walker who gave up four walks in the inning.

Center fielder, and rightful center of attention, Logan Landon batted .351 in the postseason for the Loons and really shined in the final game of the post season with two hits, featuring a two run double in the sixth inning, a walk, and 2 RBIs. While Jones ended up going 4 for 4 with two doubles in the final game of the series.

The Loons celebrated postgame as the traditional champagne was splashed around and the players met on the pitcher’s mound for a celebratory dog pile. The 2016 season has now come to a close with the Great Lakes Loons sitting atop the Midwest League hoping to be in the same position around this time again next year.

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college student, can see that Charlotte f you’ve stumbled upon the ESPN was just trying to be inclusive and is flagship program “Sportscenter” in being punished by the state for it, then the past week or so, you’ve probably I’m positive these large organizations seen them talking about how the NCAA can too. These people are still choosing men’s basketball tournament and the to penalize Charlotte for something ACC (Atlantic Coast Conference) completely out of their control. football championship game have both Essentially, the NCAA and the ACC decided to move out North Carolina due are just piggybacking off of the NBA to the anti-LGBT bathrooms laws that who left first and caused a chain-reaction have been passed. These two decisions of liberal overreaction and stupidity. So have come off of the coattails of the let’s talk about how bad this looks for the NBA moving the All-Star game out of NBA. Charlotte for the very same reason.

The NBA decided to move the AllWhether or not you agree with the Star game for this season, and yet, they law is irrelevant to the point that it’s all will play multiple games this year in very stupid that we even have to talk both China and Mexico. If Adam Silver about this. It’s incredibly ironic that, (the NBA commissioner) wants to be a because the far-left local government of champion for human rights in the world Charlotte, North Carolina made a city all of a sudden, why is he still playing ordinance to give more bathroom and games in privacy rights China and to the LGBT "Charlotte is being ridiculed Mexico? If the community, bar for human the farfor not being inclusive, purely rights is going right state because they were trying to to be set government of be inclusive.” above North NC decided Carolina, then to make a how the hell larger overcan you justify these trips to countries encompassing law to counteract that where human rights are enforced to far ordinance and make it so you must use lower standards? The Chinese still abort the bathroom based on the gender on girls in the womb, because they aren’t the your birth certificate. So essentially, boys families so desperately desire. The Charlotte is being ridiculed for not being inclusive, purely because they were trying NBA supporting these countries, but not one of their own states is cowardly and to be inclusive. completely irresponsible for somebody Since the dawn of time, we all figured in such a high position of power. If the out how to use the bathroom without governing bodies of sports aren’t going to having any problems. Charlotte trying to be any better than the political sideshow create this law breaks the cardinal sin of that sports fan look to get away from, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it”. Both sides of the political see-saw in North Carolina then let’s at least take them at face value. wanted to flex their muscles, and now the The NBA is a cowardly organization, who can’t see past their own bottom line entire state is being penalized with less to see how hypocritical they’re being, exposure and money. and as far I’m concerned, if the NCAA I know what you’re thinking: and ACC are going to follow the NBA “That’s great Ethan, but why are all because of liberal media pressure, then the organizations cowards for leaving?” they’re no better themselves.

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Kim Klein: Surviving Olympic heartbreak CONTINUED FROM COVER

constantly project mental and physical maturity that she lacked marred a time in her life that she reflects on as lost time she could’ve used just being a kid.

The 1980 Olympic trials for speed skating took place over a two week period, where skaters would attempt to qualify for the four events, the 500m, the 1000m, the 1500m, and the 3000m. Klein was trying out for two events, the 500m and 1000m.

Contenders skated twice a week for both events and the committee would average the top three times they posted and use that time to pick the Olympians. The rules were that if you made the top five in any event then you would make the team and qualify for the Olympics, and the team would be made up of eight members. After week one, Klein was in fourth for the 500m, which would comfortably have put her through.

She then had the whole weekend to reflect on where she was staying with all of her fellow competitors.

“You’re with these people all week, and nobody is talking to anybody,” says Klein.”

“The tension was something that I’d never felt, nor have I ever felt since then, and the pressure just kept building through the week.”

The nerves possibly got to her, and she fell from fourth to fifth in the 500m, while finishing sixth in 1000m. She missed the fourth place spot in the 500m by only .08 seconds. The final race of the 500m had to be reviewed, because the naked eye couldn’t tell the difference from fourth or fifth.

After all the races were done, they had nine eligible skaters, including Klein, who qualified by the rules. The team could only take eight, so they had to eliminate one of the two contenders who had only qualified in one event. Klein’s opponent had qualified in the 3000m, so the two couldn’t have a race-off which is what the rules say must happen next. The Olympic committee got together to decide what to do. Klein was hopeful she would get voted in because two of the members on the committee were from Bay City, including Dick Somalski.

Unfortunately, both voted along with the

majority to deny both skaters from the Olympics.

“I thought I was golden, because the rule was that if you get top five you’re in,” says Klein, “But the committee apparently felt differently.”

Her coach took her out to dinner that night, and Klein didn’t say a single word in the three hours they spent there. “(My coach) tried to console me,” says Klein, fighting back tears. “But there was just too much pain.”

She came back home where she came down with Mono and missed extended time from school. Now 16, her parents wanted her to quit skating so she could try to focus on school and make-up what she had lost after

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scholarship to play for Oakland University.

Basketball started to take up her time, allowing her to forget about skating, that is, until one call changed her life.

“I got a phone call from one of my friends from high school,” says Klein. “He said his twelve year-old son had started rollerblading, and that he thought he might be good, so he wanted me to take a look.”

Klein was apprehensive at first, but finally agreed to take a look at the kid for her friend’s sake. Enter Alex Izykowski, the twelve year-old kid who happened to be a much better skater than she anticipated.

“I knew right away that this kid was special,” says Klein, “and I thought, ‘crap, I’m going to get pulled back into this.’”

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Alex Izykowski

all those years. Klein, with a chip on her shoulder, wanted to keep going. Her parents begrudgingly agreed, and Klein went on to make three consecutive national teams.

After high school her family pushed her to stop skating, but she wanted no part of it, and moved out on her own to try and train for one last Olympic run. She eventually ran out of money and dropped out of skating for two years. She attempted a comeback for the 84’ Olympic trials, but an untimely groin injury and lack of conditioning kept her from being competitive.

Klein then left speed skating, feeling bitter, and attempted to get her life together by attending Delta College. She walked on the basketball team and eventually earned a

“I’m pretty vocal and high-strung,” says Klein, “but I couldn’t get more than two words out of this kid.”

With the communication barrier continuing to hinder their relationship, Klein decided to try using a mutual journal so the two could be on the same page, regardless of how vocal they were.

“I’m non-confrontational and I’m not the most vocal person, but I could always express myself through pen and paper,” says Izykowski. “I think that was just a way of her thinking outside the box trying to get an idea of what’s going on in my mind.”

After that, they turned a corner and started to really mesh as a team. He continued to work hard in practice, and she continued to guide him as best she could.

Klein wasn’t a stranger to the struggles of being an Olympic hopeful, so she tried to ask him questions and make sure he was still getting plenty out of speed skating.

“I remember one time on a training bike ride out to the Zilwaukee Bridge when I was maybe 15 years old, Kim and I took a pit stop next to the river and she asked me if (speed skating) is what I really wanted to do,” says Izykowski. “Without hesitation I said yes, and I don’t know if she remembers that moment, but looking back, I find it to be a pivotal moment in my life.”

The Olympic trials eventually came around, and with all of the pressure on him, Izykowski found a way to skate what he described as “the best I’ve ever skated in my life, period.”

Izykowski qualified for the 1500m individual event, as well as a relay event.

He competed in both events in the 2006 Olympic Games, and earned a bronze medal as part of the relay team.

“The only moment I actually got nervous was during a warm-up session before my first race,” says Izykowski. “I got on the ice and started doing my thing and looked up in the stands and saw a whole Bay City contingent, including Kim, and that’s when it became real all of the sudden.”

Klein felt a similar sentiment when she traveled to watch him.

Izykowski’s family asked her to coach him, and she agreed without hesitation.

Just like that, Klein was right back where she started. She was used to coaching other sports so the transition wasn’t hard, and her presence alone shaped a lot for Izykowski.

“When I first met Kim in the coaching capacity, I would say I was intimidated,” says Izykowski. “I was just getting into the sport and I knew that she had reached the pinnacle of speed skating when she was younger, so I was always trying to prove myself to her.”

As the two started to build a relationship with one another, Klein found it hard to communicate with Izykowski, because he was such a quiet kid.

Professor Kim Klein practices speed skating during the early days of her olympic career. Kim Klein | Photo Courtesy

“I got to take my daughter to watch him skate, which was great,” says Klein. “The feeling of watching someone you trained compete in that arena was emotional and unforgettable.”

After all the struggle and heartbreak of her career, Klein says she finally found redemption in the form of Alex Izykowski.

“It was really good for me to do it,” says Klein. “It healed me of all the pain and bitterness that I associated with the sport.”

Klein was able to not only heal herself, but she was also able to make a profound impact in the life of Izykowski.

“I feel like I owe much of my life to coach Kim Klein, because much of my life has come from the sport she taught me,” says Izykowski. “When you start doing all the small things correctly your skill-set becomes immense and you have a huge foundation to build on, I owe all that to what Kim taught me and for that I’m forever grateful.”

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OPINION Transgender topics impale Michigan

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ould it bother you to find out that someone close to you identifies as transgender?

Would you be uncomfortable? Unnerved?

If so, then we hate to break it to you - but transgender people exist. They’re out in our world, living, breathing and fighting battles that you’ve never even fathomed.

So, we at the Collegiate are starting a conversation. What about someone being transgender actually bothers you, is it the fact that they’re different? You don’t understand the issue at hand? Or does it go against your beliefs?

According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, identifying as a transgender individual means, “denoting or relating to a person whose gender identity does not correspond to that person’s biological sex assigned at birth.” Most trans people describe being trans as realizing they were born into the wrong body.

Whether you like it or not, transgender issues, and the people that embody them, are becoming more

visible and prevalent in our culture. For years, transgender individuals have been fighting for the decency to have the same equality that anyone cisgendered, someone who identifies as the sex they were assigned with at birth, would receive. And why shouldn’t they be able to live with the same luxuries that you do? Trick question – they should.

And while most of us have heard names like Laverne Cox, Caitlyn Jenner and Jazz Jennings as famous transgender faces, there are people right in our state on our campus - that are dealing with the biggest change in their lifetime.

A constant struggle transgender individuals face is bathroom usage, unsure when it’s safe to use the restroom they identify with. Luckily for them, the Michigan State Board of Education has approved of voluntary guidelines that are created to have a safe and supportive environment for students in the LGBT community on Sept. 14, 2016.

Being approved 6-2, the guidelines will allow transgender students to use bathrooms and locker rooms that match with their gender identity. However, if necessary, students can make private arrangements fitted to their comfort level. John Austin, president of the State Board of Education, spoke at the Board’s meeting regarding the guidelines.

“It will help create better learning outcomes...for all of our kids,” says Austin.

And we agree wholeheartedly. If you’re so concerned about who’s sitting next to you in the other stall, trans people aren’t the problem; you are. They don’t want to be bothered, and they most certainly don’t want to be outed in a bathroom (Protip: if you know someone who’s trans, don’t out them.) Like any normal human, they want to go in, do their business, and leave. No fuss or scene about it.

But as good as our bathroom triumph is, there are still roadblocks ahead for the

LGBT community. Michigan’s Attorney, General Bill Schuette, isn’t in the same mindset as the 6 from the State Board, calling the Obama administration’s directive toward trans student’s fair bathroom usage, “yet another prime example of federal overreach.”

Michigan Sen. Joe Hune agreed in a prepared statement, “We need Attorney General Schuette to protect those he was elected to defend. We need him to provide guidance as to the legality of transgender bathrooms in Michigan.”

Hune, what is there to defend us from?

People needing to use the restroom?

Realize that trans people aren’t just struggling with bathrooms. They’re being murdered simply for being themselves.

YouTuber Gigi Gorgeous was detained in a Dubai airport for being transgender.

They get kicked out of their family homes. They’re shunned. They’re

Shows that peaked early and lost their spark

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could it not? Losing some of our favorite characters is always traumatizing, but after losing George, Izzy and now Derek, there is no recovery. Even while bringing in all of the new characters, the recent seasons will never be as good as the original. There are so many slow spots throughout, and repetitive story lines, it’s hard to stay interested. Shonda Rhymes, it’s time to move on from Grey’s and focus on your shows that are still fresh.

3) Supernatural Another show that has gone on for too long is Supernatural. Along with the consistent deaths and resurrections

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"You go from needing to watch the next episode to cringing at your favorite show."

of Sam and Dean and the everlasting plot-holes on the writer’s end, the show has run its course. Originally, it was only supposed to have five seasons, but after the love it received from the Supernatural fandom, they decided to continue it on, and they went just a little too far. We all have love for the cemented bond the brothers share, but the lack of consistency in the show has become old.

The Supernatural family will always be strong, but the show has become weak and needs to be laid to rest.

2) Dexter Oh, Dex. The concept of a

homeless. They’re fired from jobs – and the list goes on and on.

Transgender equality is a pressing issue, and while there are small, yet triumphant victories for the LGBT community, there is still a lot to be done, and there’s still a laundry list of inequalities that we could work on, and that we need to change. Don’t be a stranger to issues in today’s society.

Educate yourself, be a positive ally and continue to grow.

Sage advice from the Collegiate expert

Josie Dudek

elevision shows have become one of the most popular outlets of entertainment. We all have our favorite TV show to unwind to at the end of a long day, but what happens when you go from needing to watch the next episode, to cringing at what your favorite show has become? Unfortunately, this happens more often than we’d like, but what shows make the top five list of TV shows that peaked early, and lost their spark by the end?

WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD 5) The Walking Dead As much as it pains me to say, The Walking Dead is turning into one of those shows. Going on season 7, we’ve lost too many characters to feel the original connection we did in the beginning. With few main characters left, it’s tricky to actually start liking a character, because once you do, they die off. Although, this is the nature of the show, and any viewer should know that going in. But the seemingly deathproof ability of Rick, Carl, Darryl and Carol is getting less and less believable, and with our new villain, Negan, the upcoming season will be interesting to see if the show can get back on its feet. But really , how long can the zombie apocalypse really last before all of the zombies rot away, and the humans die out?

4) Grey’s Anatomy Yep, sorry ladies, but Grey’s Anatomy clocks in at #4 on my list. After all of the endless deaths in the show, how

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psychopathic serial killer, who only kills serial killers, was such a good idea to start with. It wasn’t until the writers of the show kept throwing new love interests at Dexter every season, completely ruining the whole “psychopath” part of the character, that the show started to turn sour. Long story short, the writers continuously screwed over characters to the point of no recovery. Deb was a consistent trainwreck, the second I would start to like her, the writers ruined it. Laguerta and Batista, Masuka having a long-lost daughter and so many more random blunders that just didn’t fit. Dexter i s a great case of wasted potential, but the sly serial killer will always have a place in our hearts.

1) American Horror Story And finally, at #1 perhaps the most disappointing plummet of a show, is American Horror Story (AHS). With each season having different story-lines, characters and themes, you would think the show would almost never get old, but this does not seem to be the case. Most people would agree that the first three seasons of the show were completely on point. From the characters to the stories they told, AHS was a binge-worthy show worth watching up until the release of season 4 (Freakshow) came, and the show died with it. After Jessica Lange leaves, so does AHS’s credibility, and season 5 was a bust. Ryan Murphy, you should have just quit while you were ahead.

Q: How do I balance going to school, working, relationships, and having a social life all at the same time? depend on what type of person you Dear Reader, are. Personally, I tend to put off my First, let me tell you that you are not homework so that I can go out with my the only one who has this problem. friends, which means I usually end up Almost every college student would agree that their schedules can make them finishing it at midnight after I get out of work the night before it’s due. I’m okay feel like they’re flying all over. We’re with doing things last minute because I busy. Trying to start our lives can take work better under pressure. Not having up a little bit of time. Finding a balance a plan works between for me, but every if you’re the important "The easiest thing to do to type of person aspect of our who sweats at balance your life is to lives - family, the thought of friends, manage your time.” deadlines or who school and can never seem our jobs - is to find time to not an easy spend with your task. significant other, planning everything The easiest thing to do to balance out would solve these issues. your life is to manage your time. Think Trying to make plans kind of makes to the week ahead. School work? Keep a you miss the good old days when the only planner for your homework assignments place you had to be was at the playground and project due dates. Planners take care before noon, but it isn’t that difficult. As of that problem.. Crazy work hours? long as you put a little time and effort Write those down in the planner too. into managing your time, you’ll start to It makes it easier on you when your notice your becoming a lot less hectic. schedule is written out for you. When you see there are free spaces, fill them up by going to a movie with a friend or going on that long-overdue date.

That being said, I do think figuring out a way to balance everything can

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[LEFT] “Booper the Clown” entertains the crowd at the opening day show. [TOP RIGHT] One of the two llamas at Johnson’s Giant Pumpkins. [BOTTOM RIGHT] Welcome, Ghouls as you find many homemade crafts available for purchase. Photo Credit | Brynna Henika

Leap into fall with Johnson’s Giant Pumpkins

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or all of those who enjoy the fall festivities, this is a perfect way for you and your family to kick off the fall season. Sept. 10 was the opening day for Johnson’s Giant Pumpkin farm located in Saginaw. Though it wasn’t blue skies and sunshine, this didn’t stop the farm goers from enjoying themselves with their pumpkins, fresh donuts, homemade goods, entertainment and much more. Johnson’s Pumpkin Farm had a busy opening weekend

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and everyone was hard at work for the start of this season.

According to owner Gerald Johnson, this time of year is anything but out of the ordinary. Johnson was raised in the Cash Crop Industry, and has been farming pumpkins for 32 years. Though always a farmer, pumpkins were not originally in the picture. When Johnson’s children were small, he wanted to teach them how crops grew. Johnson then purchased pumpkin

seeds and planted what turned into 3 giant pumpkins. Unsure of what to do with them, he put them up for sale on the side of the road.

Johnson says, “They sold very quickly.”

He then continued this pattern, growing the numbers of pumpkins each year, until it became the Giant Pumpkin Farm it is today. Johnson also recognizes the small Native American community in which his

business resides. There are Native American displays, such as a teepee and Indian statues and other artifacts, throughout, along with the other artistic arrangements that can be found within the farm. Aside from exhibits, there are: homemade crafts, concessions, pumpkins, and other goods that are available for purchase. Each weekend there is also entertainment that is geared for all

ages such as: live music, magicians, clowns, and themed events.

“The main focus is family atmosphere,” Johnson states.

Johnson is also very proud of his super staff for working hard and maintaining the business he treasures. Johnson’s Giant Pumpkin Farm is open daily from 9am7pm until Oct. 31. So mark your calendars and pick your pumpkins at Johnson’s Giant Pumpkin Farm!