November 6, 2018 by DeltaCollegiate

Volume 83 • Issue # 6

November 6 , 2018

DELTACOLLEGIATE STUDENT RUN SINCE ‘61

WILL "BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY" ROCK YOU?

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DELTA COLLEGE WOMEN'S SOCCER TEAM ON THE ROAD TO NATIONALS

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MASSIVE RENOVATION TO WHITING FOREST MAKES FOR PERFECT FALL ATOMSPHERE P. 2

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Whiting Forest undergoes $20 million renovation Zach Parfeniuk • Reporter

MIDLAND — Whiting Forest underwent sweeping renovations in the past year, with funding from the Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Foundation. The weekend of Oct. 12 let the public finally bear witness to the fruit that the $20 million project bore. Complete with a new public area that includes a cafe, a new visitor’s center, a playground and two bridges —one connecting the forest to the Grace A. Dow Memorial Library, the other connecting the forest to Dow Gardens (this bridge is still being finished) — the splendid blending of man-made and natural structures was apparent. Whiting Forest manager Kyle Bagnall is amazed by the amount of people visiting the forest opening week. “We’re saying about 2,400 people for opening day. Since then it’s been around 1,800 to 2,000 per day. That’s going to add to over 10,000 people for our opening week.” Bagnall said. What’s surprising about these statistics is that the new canopy didn’t draw in just Midland residents; visitors from out of state, and even out of country, came to see the dazzling attraction. “The very first people through the door were from Ohio!” Bagnall exclaimed, “There are people from Windsor, Ontario, all over Michigan, [including the] Detroit area… we had a bus group from Winnipeg, Canada. A lady today just told us [that] she’s driving up from Florida to visit, with her family.” For those who journeyed to the new attraction (whether it be from

Midland homes, or towns hundreds of miles away), the stunningly beautiful and creative architecture of the forest was sure to please. High in the sky, nest-like creations connected to the canopy, creating an atmosphere unique to the attraction. Attendees got the chance to suspend themselves above-ground in layers of rope coverings with wooden beams encircling the nest, the openings between the beams leaving more than enough room for the crisp, autumn air to seep in. Another area on the canopy created a similar feeling of being up in the air with the trees, with a giant rope hammock for children to play on, or for adults to lie down and take in the surroundings. Across the rest of the canopy, Jaylie Dice • Photo Editor several areas gave a bird’s-eye view of the forest grounds underneath. Whiting Forest visitors walk under a canopy nicknamed the “origami One area overlooked the large pond wall” for its sharp folded sides in Midland. Oct. 12, 2018. near the entrance, leaves and algae skimming across the water’s surface. Other areas allowed one to peer down behind the project, discussing why it was his yard. He thought, ‘What can on the paths and look at the newly planted the Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow I do for Whiting Forest that can make trees below. The original forest paths were Foundation chose to fund the work. it special, and bring some more people open (just as before the attraction was “Whiting forest has been open since there?’ He and his wife, Sarah, came introduced), and provided a sense of calm 2004, but it had always been kind of up with an idea of a canopy walk.” curiosity mixed with wonder and awe for an underutilized site,” Bagnall states. The canopy walk and other renovations the man-made works.The canopy, overall, “So we had some nice trails, and done to Whiting Forest exemplify the had the same “work-of-art” feel that the the lodge building which was a visitor goal of making the lives of Midland Dow Gardens, the Center for the Arts and center and a rental space, but really not residents (and many others) better — other prolific Midland buildings have, a whole lot of visitors. Mike Whiting is creating a beautiful, scenic experience extending Dow’s legacy even further. the [president of the foundation] now, for anyone who chooses to come. Bagnall elaborated on the reasoning and he grew up here in Whiting Forest;

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Canopy pods made of specially crafted wooden planks provide a unique atmosphere for Whiting Forest visitors in Midland. Oct. 12, 2018.

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Delta students meet with candidates Michael Piwowarski • News Editor

currently serves as Bay County Clerk, and saw the vacant senate seat as an opportunity to continue in her public UNIVERSITY CENTER — It's Election Day, and service, serving constituents not only students who are registered to vote are being presented in Bay County but also in neighboring with a wide array of candidates to vote for. The choices Lapeer and Tuscola counties. on the ballot can get overwhelming with not only Among many issues important to Republicans and Democrats running for seats like Luczak — including ensuring health governor of Michigan and U.S. senator, but also thirdcare for everyone, protecting Great party candidates, and the races for lower-level positions Lakes water and fixing Michigan roads like state representative, road commissioner and so forth. — is voting. She has expressed support On Tuesday, Oct. 23, Delta students had the valuable for Proposal 3, which will authorize opportunity to not only learn more about these automatic voter registration as well individuals running for office but also meet them in as Election Day voter registration person. Meet the Candidates Day brought in Republican, and the ability to cast an absentee Democrat and third-party candidates, as who greeted ballot without providing a reason. students walking down the west main hallway and “I have worked long and hard stated their case as to why they should be elected. throughout my career to work to the Cynthia Luczak, a Democrat, is running point where we would get no-reason for the Michigan state senate seat being Michael Piwowarski • News Editor absentee voting,” says Luczak. “[It] is vacated by Republican Mike Green. very important to me, as well as early Cynthia Luczak, Democratic candidate for state “I am a very empowered woman in this race,” voting [and] ease of registration. It says Luczak. “I have accomplished many things Senator in Michigan’s 31st district, speaks with worries me that we may lose a section of in my career. I have the drive and the passion [...] Delta students during Meet the Candidates Day. our voting population because we don’t to go to Lansing and fight hard for amenities that make it easy for them to get to the polls.” Oct. 23, 2018, University Center. students and colleges need, as far as funding goes.” The Republican candidate for state Having been in politics for 33 years, Luczak how she became active in civic engagement before getting representative in Michigan’s into politics as a member of the Redford Union School 94th district, Rodney Wakeman, is a Board. In addition to investing in small businesses former Delta College student himself and green energy, other items Kurland’s campaign is and considers the economy a top issue. focused on include investment in public education “I’m working at continuing policy and ensuring clean water for all Michigan residents. that will advance our economy,” states Chris Graveline, independent candidate for Wakeman. “What I’m very much for is attorney general of Michigan, puts emphasis on the [preserving the] paycheck. I want people fact that he is not affiliated with any political party to be able to keep as much money as whatsoever, and that he would bring a truly nonthey possibly can. [...] The more money partisan approach to performing his duties in office. that we can give to people that they “I believe that too many party politics have affected earn through their work [...] that goes the attorney general’s job, which is to be the top law a long way in building our economy.” enforcement officer in the state,” states Graveline. “I’m Wakeman is a licensed funeral running to get politics out of law enforcement.” director, being the owner and vice Graveline touts his record not only in law president of Wakeman Funeral Home enforcement — having previously served as assistant in Saginaw. As such, he expresses U.S. attorney in Michigan’s eastern district — but also great passion for serving others. as an army veteran who has served in Kosovo and Iraq. “”I have very good knowledge of how “If you can take a look at my experience and my to serve people,” says Wakeman. “Serving resume [...], I think I have the experience to actually people in the political sense is very much handle large investigations and run this office in a far the same kind of thing; I enjoy serving more efficient, non-partisan way,” says Graveline. people, and that’s the high priority as to What issues matter the most to you? What why I’m [running for political office].” influences the decisions you will make when you In addition, several third-party go to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 6? Drop us a line via candidates were president, showing Delta Facebook or Twitter and share your thoughts! students that there are more options beyond the traditional two-party system. Jennifer Kurland, Green Party candidate for governor of Michigan, particularly, sees small business as an important issue, having worked in the banking industry for more than 10 years and helping small Michael Piwowarski • News Editor businesses during the Great Recession. Rodney Wakeman, Republican candidate for state “We really need to change our economy representative in Michigan’s 94th district, speaks and how it looks like, especially focused with Delta students during Meet the on small business,” says Kurland. Candidates Day. Oct. 23, 2018, University Center. Kurland shares her diverse background as an environmental activist and her story of

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Delta College Trip to DC amended ahead of Election Day Michael Piwowarski • News Editor

UNIVERSITY CENTER — A group of Delta professors has recently changed the terms of an election contest they organized in order to avoid risk of violating the law. In an effort to raise awareness of the 2018 election, Delta College’s political science division is hosting a contest where students can enter for a chance to win a donor-funded bus tour for two to Washington D.C. by attending one or more political events on campus. Some items, however, have been retracted from the contest due to possible risk of both the event organizers and the student winner violating election laws. The Delta Votes registration drive, the Pledge to Vote event and showing your “I Voted” sticker on Election Day are no longer part of the contest, effective Oct. 25, 2018. These have been whited out on all of the promotional posters on campus, meaning they are no longer methods to enter to win. Students can still enter by attending the Get Out to Vote party. Past activities that still qualify include visiting the voting display in the Delta library, as well as attending the Clearing the Haze panel discussion on marijuana and attending Meet the Candidates Day. Under federal law, 52 U.S code §10307 (c) states that “whoever knowingly or willfully [...] pays or offers to pay or accepts payment either for registration to vote or for voting shall be fined not more than $10,000 or imprisoned not more than five years, or both.” On the state level, section 168.931, 1 (a) states that “a person shall not, either directly or indirectly, give, lend, or promise valuable consideration, to or for any person, as an inducement to influence the manner of voting by a person relative to a candidate or ballot question, or as a reward for refraining from voting.”

Part four further describes “valuable consideration” as including “money, property, a gift, a prize or chance for a prize, a fee, a loan, an office, a position, an appointment, or employment.” As attending a prior registration drive and showing an “I Voted” sticker qualified as chances to win the D.C. trip, this appears to be at risk of violation of the said law. Lisa Lawrason, professor in political science at Delta, told the Collegiate that she was already aware of the section of federal law that prohibits paying an individual for voting, and did not believe that the contest violates this law. “Never at any time have we said you have to register to vote in order to win a prize,” said Lawrason. “We are aware of that federal law, and have made sure that registering and voting is not a prerequisite to entering to win the trip.” However, upon being approached by the Collegiate for comment on this matter, Lawrason and her colleagues from the political science division looked into the section of state law that prohibits parts of the contest. Lawrason tells the Collegiate that CVP only advised her on the federal law, which is more “generalized,” and not on state law, which details why the Trip to DC contest appeared to be in violation of the law. Michael Burns, director of Campus Vote Project, recommended to Lawrason that these parts be retracted from the contest. Burns elaborates that filling out an “I Vote Because” card and signing up for election reminders are not in violation of federal law, due to differences between that and state law. “The main differences, in my opinion, are that the federal law only applies to elections involving candidates for federal office and references paying someone for the act of voting, while the Michigan statute discusses incentivizing the act of voting or refraining

from voting and its definition section includes within ‘valuable consideration’ things such as a prize or chance of a prize,” says Burns. Lawrason further elaborated that they are participating in the Voter Friendly Campus designation program, an initiative by Campus Vote Project (CVP). The program exists to assist colleges and universities in coordinating efforts to increase student and Civic engagement. The trip to DC contest and the events related to it are part of the college’s participation. She says that, based on legal advice they have gotten from CVP, the contest is not in violation of the federal law as long as there is a myriad of ways for students to enter to win. “The idea is really to generate a buzz over voting and registration, and to just raise awareness of the importance of Delta students being involved in the political process, making their voices heard,” says Lawrason. The Trip to DC contest is funded by donation money. Lawrason tells the Collegiate that a donation was given to the Delta College foundation and was earmarked for political science. The political science division then decided to use this money on efforts to increase voter awareness and student engagement. “We’ve tried to be really creative, and really intentional and strategic, through our democracy commitment here at Delta and just coming up with ways to raise the visibility of the election and the importance of getting students out to vote, so we thought having this big grand prize would draw attention to these efforts,” says Lawrason. The Get Out to Vote party, happening Monday, Nov. 5 and Election Day Tuesday, Nov. 6, will feature a chance to win prizes including a Chromebook, Beats headphones and Roku sticks by playing Election Jeopardy and getting informed about the upcoming election.

Saginaw's Most Stylish amazes crowd Michael Piwowarski • News Editor

SAGINAW — The Horizon's Conference Center attracted an excited crowd Thursday, Oct. 25, for the 2018 annual Saginaw's Most Stylish fashion show. The annual fundraiser is hosted by the United Way of Saginaw County. All proceeds raised at the event go toward local education and literacy programs which help students in Saginaw County, as well as programs for health and financial stability. “These are the keys to building a thriving life, and so we seek to fund programs at local nonprofits that are leading the charge in each one of those areas,” says Jacob Browning, marketing communications coordinator for the Saginaw United Way. The fashion show featured 15 contestants, each of whom previously competed in an online vote, which lasted for a month. Each vote was worth $5, with Mark Bassett, chairman and CEO of Hemlock Semiconductor Operations, receiving the most online votes. The month-long campaign culminated in the Oct. 25 fashion show. Each contestant got on the stage during the show for a 60-second performance. During those 60 seconds, audience members were able to drop money into a donation bucket, which counts as votes for that contestant. Unlike the online vote, one vote was only $1, allowing for

a more unpredictable final result because people could vote in increments of one. Browning expressed great enthusiasm about being involved in Saginaw's Most Stylish. “It’s a lot of fun for a great cause,” says Browning. “My experience has been fantastic; this is my second Saginaw’s Most Stylish.” Each performance was met with deafening applause as the contestants made their unique dance moves and walked around the front stage to the music segments playing. At the end of the night, the votes were tallied and Pat Hengesbach, CFO of Garber Automotive, was chosen as the first place winner. More than $23,000 was raised at the event. Aside from the fashion show, the United Way also presented three awards to certain individuals for their involvement in the community: Live United Labor Award: Harry Cripps, UAW Local 668/GM Powerhouse Live United Community Award: Maria Bebeau, Hammer Restoration Lloyd J. Yeo Community Involvement Award: PNC Bank The 2018 Saginaw’s Most Stylish was well attended and brought great crowd enthusiasm; as such, you can expect the United Way of Saginaw to bring the fashion show back again next year. Visit unitedwaysaginaw.org and follow them on Facebook to stay posted about similar future programs for good causes.

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Patt Hengesbach, CFO of Garber Automotive, wins first place at the 2018 Saginaw’s Most Stylish fashion show.

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“Bohemian Rhapsody"provides less-than-rock-solid reenactment Ryan Reichard • Reporter

Queen was the band of an era, single-handedly redefining rock and roll. Along the way, they issued several chart hits and critical acclaim ensued, with their skillful blending of several genres to create a sound all of their own. One of the band’s most notable hits, “Bohemian Rhapsody,” served as the title for the biopic that had previously faced many setbacks before it made it to the big screen. After production delays and a promise to rock audiences, will “Bohemian Rhapsody” rock you or will it be “Under Pressure” to be better? Well, I’ll say this: the movie certainly does try to deliver the experience it promises. However, the biggest fault in this film is the ambition itself. Queen was a legendary rock band full of unprecedented highs and tumultuous lows. Throughout “Bohemian Rhapsody,” however, the director is afraid to dig deeper into the roller coaster of content. Often times, the deeper issues are touched on and then they move to the next scene. For example, drug use and promiscuity. Mercury is shown taking some pills, and drug usage is discussed in one scene, but that is it for the majority of the film. In terms of promiscuity, Mercury’s relationships with certain individuals contributed to deeper problems. These problems would generally not be an issue, because the film is supposed to focus on the band. However, when Mercury’s drug use and relationships

led to the hiatus of the band, these issues should certainly be discussed in more detail to maintain the authenticity of the film. At times, the film focuses solely on Mercury instead of the band itself. I understand that Mercury was the front man for the group, but this was intended to be a Queen biopic. The film could have benefited from telling some of the stories of the other band members and how these stories influenced the band’s internal relationships and success.

Instead the director opted for a Mercury based film that shied away from who he was as a person. “Bohemian Rhapsody” hardly discusses Mercury’s family life and his upbringing. There are a few hints of details such as him being an excellent boxers as a kid and the family’s religion. Other than that the film does not discuss many of his other personal turmoils. My biggest issue with this film is that it felt rushed in the pacing. “Bohemian Rhapsody” tried to compact years of success and struggle into a two-hour-and-15minute movie. In the beginning, Mercury meets the band and asks the band to let him be their lead singer; in the next scene Queen is famous. It could have benefited from more detail in several spots. There is no doubt that Freddie Mercury was one of the best frontmen in rock ’n’ roll history. Mercury was eccentric, polarizing and all-around captivating both on and off the stage. Rami Malik tried to encapsulate the uniqueness of Mercury to the best of his ability. Malik gives it his all, but throughout the film he seems to get lost in the legend and struggles to find his way back. It is not his fault Freddie Mercury simply cannot be duplicated. The rest of the cast gives decent enough supporting performances, and the chemistry between the actors is believable. Overall, “Bohemian Rhapsody” leads to fewer hits than a rock-solid movie. I would give “Bohemian Rhapsody” two and a half out of five stars. The film had potential, but ultimately it got lost in its ambition and became a less-than-sensational biopic.

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Dim the lights for the 12th annual Riverside Saginaw Film Festival Maddison Godi • Reporter

Dates: Nov. 8-11 Locations: The Court Street Theater, Pit and Balcony Inc., Castle Museum, Hoyt Library, First Congregational Church Cost: Single tickets: $6 per film. Pre-festival passes: $40. At-the-door passes: $45. Free parking throughout Saginaw. Join film lovers for a weekend packed full of entertainment no movie fanatic will want to miss. The Riverside Saginaw Film Festival was created in order to view films you normally wouldn’t be able to see in the Saginaw/Bay area. The festival brings movies to the people for a cheaper cost, making it easier to view foreign films and experience different cultures. Those who love Hell’s Half Mile in Bay City should find the same appeal in being able to watch films that aren’t usually available in America. However, while Hell’s Half Mile focuses on independent films and documentaries, Saginaw’s film festival focuses on more mainstream films from out of the country. The list of countries these films come from include France, Japan, South Korea, Iceland and the UK. “We take a large list of films and whittle it down to twenty-six titles,” says Kelly Coffey, member of

the festival board, film selection committee and English instructor at Delta College. It takes a lot to plan the event and get the films into Saginaw. It all depends on which films are available for viewing at the time. For example, some films from Turkey couldn't be here this year, but even with some films being cancelled last minute the committee was able to pull together a fantastic line up. Some top films to see this year are: “The Wife,” “Shoplifters,” “Three Identical Strangers,” “Beast,” and “Line 5.” There are four showings at 11 a.m., 2 p.m., 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. at each location. Most films will be shown twice throughout the weekend. Purchasing a festival pass will give you access to all films throughout the day at all locations. As an added plus, some restaurants in the area may give discounts if they see you have a festival pass. Young adults are encouraged to come; the films are exciting and sure to grasp your attention. “Why not see something out of the box? You’ll be rewarded,” implores Coffey. For pass purchases and more information please visit their website.

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November 6 , 2018

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is composed of sellouts Michael Piwowarski • News Editor

So, you probably learned a few weeks ago that the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announced their round of nominees for their 2019 induction. Among the more notable nominees are Def Leppard, Stevie Nicks, Todd Rundgren and The Cure. Upon looking at the complete nominee lineup for the first time, I shook my head and asked myself: why should I even care? Why waste any more time with the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame? First off, think about all of the bands and artists that they have snubbed over the years. Styx, The Guess Who, Foreigner, Boston, Bad Company, Kansas and so many others ought to be in the Hall of Fame if you ask me. Every one of those bands could have gotten in decades ago. Every one of those bands also lived up to that “fame” part, selling millions of records and all that. If they can pick ABBA or Madonna for selling a ton of records, why not Styx? Secondly, what about the artists that only recently got inducted into the Hall of Fame? I’ll use Deep Purple as a prime example: one of the most influential rock bands from the 1970s. One of the heavy metal pioneers. Part of the so-

called “unholy trinity” of rock and roll (along with Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath). And yet they did not get into the Hall of Fame until 2016, even though they had been eligible for induction for more than 20 years at that point. To review: a band or artist is eligible to get into the Hall of Fame 25 years after the release of their first record. And who gets in before Deep Purple? Guns N’ Roses in 2012. Kiss in 2014. Both sold a lot of records, yes. But were either of those bands nearly as influential as Deep Purple? I don’t think either of those bands would have existed as they were without Deep Purple’s influence. The fact that the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame set their priorities in this messed up way is just absurd. Third, when they do get around to inducting certain bands, I can’t help but notice that they leave certain band members out of induction. Fleetwood Mac, for instance, is a historic example of this. When they were inducted in 1998, all of the band members from the original Peter Green-era and Rumours-era lineups were included, but guitarist/vocalist Bob Welch was left out. Welch was instrumental in crafting the band’s pop rock sound during his

tenure with the band, overseeing their transition from blues rock; Welch, at least in large part, paved the way for Fleetwood Mac’s most successful lineup in their history. That’s why it’s such a shame that the Hall of Fame chose not to acknowledge his existence when they inducted Fleetwood Mac. Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) is another glaring example. You get Jeff Lynne, Richard Tandy, Beff Bevan and Roy Wood… but where’s Mik Kaminski and the iconic string section that gave that unique sound to tons of ELO hits? And yet the brilliant Hall of Fame still includes Roy Wood, the original string player that was only there for one album. I don’t know, man. And I haven’t even gotten to one of the most laughable entries into the Hall of Fame. Tupac Shakur… I mean, he sold millions upon millions of records, but… why Rock and Roll Hall of Fame? Tupac was a rapper, not rock and roll, as the name of the museum implies. Shouldn’t there be a Hip Hop Hall of Fame for things like this? Which brings me back to the current roster of nominees. LL Cool J? Another rapper, seriously? Stevie Nicks as a solo artist? I can understand that, but still she

is already in the Hall of Fame as a member of Fleetwood Mac, so I would pick… oh, say… Styx first, if it were up to me. Finally they pay attention to Todd Rundgren though. He is not only a musician and hitmaker himself, but also a highly prolific record producer, having worked with Meat Loaf, Cheap Trick, Badfinger, Grand Funk Railroad and others. Def Leppard? I can understand that too. They’ve sold more than 100 million records over their four-decades-long career. They have a ton of hard rock classics in their back catalog. On top of that, they’re a very dedicated, hard working bunch of guys. How else can you explain their plowing ahead when their drummer Rick Allen lost his left arm? That is amazing stuff. But seriously, do we even need a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame to acknowledge a band’s contribution to the music industry? Bands like Styx and Kansas have already gone down in history as legendary classic rock artists, their music still receiving heavy rotation on certain radio stations, their records still surfacing all the time at record stores and selling like hotcakes on Amazon, their cult followings remaining strong to this day. And that is no thanks to the sellout Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Plagiarizing is a problem: What not(e) to do Ryan Reichard • Reporter

Plagiarism is defined by Merriam-Webster as to steal and pass off (the idea or words of another) as one’s own without crediting the source. Many artists steal another’s lyrics and pass them off as their own (Led Zeppelin, Ed Sheeran, and The Beach Boys). However, this extends far beyond the usage of lyrics and can include using another artist’s beat, melody, sound, voice, etc without permission or credit. In doing so, the artists who does not give credit is plagiarizing. Some of the biggest names in music are not immune to this rapidly spreading plague. Perhaps one of the most well-known cases of plagiarism occurred in the making of 2013 summer smash “Blurred lines”. The song by Robin Thicke, T.I. and Pharrell shared obvious similarities to Marvin Gaye’s 1977 song “Got To Give It Up,” mainly in terms of instrumentation. Gaye was not credited on neither the production credits nor the writing credits (the sampled artists should be listed on one or the other to avoid plagiarism). Gaye’s estate sued and won the case against Thicke and Pharrell (T.I. was not found liable having only contributed a verse). Queen B herself is not immune to talkings of plagiarism. Knowles has been sued once for her song “Drunk In Love” on the basis of

stealing vocals from a Hungarian folk singer Mitsou. Mitsou claimed the power couple lifted vocals from her song “Bajba Bajba Pelem”. While Knowles later won this case, in a separate instance Knowles was again sued for an uncredited vocal sample in her 2016 anthem “Formation” by the family of a late New Orleans bounce artist, Messy Mya. The family claimed that the artist’s voice had been used against their wishes. The case was later settled out of court.

Rap fans — even Eminem is not immune to rumors of plagiarism. Eminem allegedly sampled part of his song “Rap God” from Hot Stylz “Lookin Boy”. Raymond Jones, who filed the lawsuit against Marshall Mathers, claims that in the middle of the song you can hear a 25-second sample of his song. The case reached a settlement in 2016. Pop sensation Demi Lovato had a highly publicized case against her song “Stars” from her 2015 album “Confident”. The song allegedly sampled Sleigh Bells “Infinity Guitars,” specifically in the instrumentation of the song. Sleigh Bells claimed that Lovato used similar hand claps and bass drums for her song. Eventually they settled with Lovato in 2017. The latest artist accused of plagiarism is rapper Nicki Minaj. Minaj is being sued by singer Tracy Chapman for sampling Chapman’s song “Baby Can I Hold You” without her consent. While the song in question, “Sorry” featuring NAS, was not on Minaj’s latest release, the song is allegedly still being played on radio stations in New York. Chapman is suing to keep the song from being a commercial single, and for an unspecified amount. When credit is due you give it. Creativity is the very essence of what makes music so great. When credit is given it ensures the legacy of Maia Wiederhold • Illustrator the sample lives on for future generations.

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November 6, 2018

Counter Culture expands into theatrical events with “No Evidence” Maddison Godi • Reporter

Starring: Jack Rechsteiner (Dr. Steven Rex), Sarah Kiliboksi, (DJ Nina Michaels), Cornelius Phelps (Radio Techie & Caller 666), Samuel DeZeng (Caller 1, Caller 4 & Caller 666), Aurora Vanston (Caller 3), Cbxtn Fig (Caller 2) Director: Cbtxn Fig Cost: $10 per ticket Recently, I went and viewed the play “No Evidence” at Counter Culture in Saginaw. The show was worthy of applause, but after speaking to the director himself, it receives a standing ovation. The play’s main meaning focuses around the cling to hope of our beliefs in the supernatural to cope with our own harsh realities of life and the fact that after death there could be nothing. Throughout the play, this idea is explored using paranormal activity and citing the fact that science cannot produce concrete evidence to support these claims. The play used technical science terms to persuade the show's audience to believe in Dr. Rex’s evidence. This shows dedication from the director as to how in depth he will go while writing scripts. The best thing about this play was the choice of location. Counter Culture is a building with a lot of character. From the floors to the ceilings, there is much

to appreciate in the textures and designs. The stage is small, but worked perfect since only three cast members were set on stage. “No Evidence” starred Jack Reichsteiner, in his first ever play performance, as Dr. Steven Rex. “This was the first DIY play done at Counter Culture,” says Reichsteiner. “Before now, Jaylie Dice • Photo Editor the stage had only witnessed Jack Rechsteiner brings his character, Dr. Steven Rex, to life with his some shows and co-star, Sarah Kiliboksi, who plays DJ Nina Michaels, in music events.” Since the play the one-act play “No Evidence.” Saginaw, Oct. 27, 2018. was based off for this play eight years ago after hope to start a theater troop that’s not of monologue, listening to a ghost story talk show. tied down to one single location.” there was little need to fill the void “This is the first stage script I have Overall, this play was brilliantly with moving around. Instead, the main written; before now I had worked executed. From the script to the stage set characters stayed seated in chairs which only with operas, ” said Fig. up, this play does not disappoint. I truly helped produce the radio station feel. He dedicates his time and work to his hope director Cbxtn Fig does create his Throughout the play, light was used to poetry, writings and his church events. theater group and perform throughout show the difference between scenes, so When asked when he would be the Saginaw area. I would undoubtedly there was no need for scenery changes. making his next script, Cbtxn said he go view his artistic creations again. Director Cbxtn Fig had the idea is planning “to write more plays, and I

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Human "books" tell unique life stories UNIVERSITY CENTER — On Tuesday, Oct. 29, The Human Library project brought people with unique stories to serve as "books" to promote understanding of misunderstood and stigmatized labels. Students mingled with the guests to learn about individuals from a variety of backgrounds and with many different passions. News Writing students took part in the storytelling

‘Some days…I feel like neither’

Transgender and pansexual, H. Bohlinger promotes understanding LGBT+ labels Jaxon Roebuck • Collegiate Correspondent

Peregrino says that he has been called hundreds of names. He recalls a time he was at a store and wanted to put a furniture piece on layaway. When turning in the papers at the layaway desk, the woman began to talk to him like one would talk to a baby, pronouncing each syllable individually and drawing words out. “She assumed because I am brown that I cannot speak English. That is not right,” Peregrino sighed. Peregrino pushed himself to succeed and did the same with his five sons and one daughter. He has many success stories of what his family has accomplished and he is beyond proud.

‘As you can tell, I am a brown person’

Santiago Peregrino takes pride in his Mexican heritage Ashley Gerard • Collegiate Correspondent

Gender is usually known as something simple: an identification that is plain to tell from looks alone. This is far from the truth, especially for H. Bohlinger, who identifies as genderfluid. “Some days, I’ll feel more masculine, and some days, I’ll feel more feminine, and some days, such as today, I’ll feel like neither,” Bohlinger explains. “I try to present that through my looks, but most times people don’t get the memo.” Genderfluid means gender can change. People can identify as male one day, then as female, then as anything in between. Genderfluid falls under the “Trans” umbrella. More than 1.3 million Americans — 0.58 percent of the population -—identify as transgender. That’s more than 1.3 million people. Gender and sexuality are not the same. Bohlinger also identifies as pansexual. Pansexual means your sexual preference isn’t restricted by gender. This is usually mistaken for bisexuality, but they are both very different things. Bohlinger says using terms that cover more than two types of gender and sexuality can help people understand themselves. Information is power. “I figured it out completely when I was 13, due to online sources and information,” Bohlinger says. “If I’d have known what these terms were before that, I would have used them sooner.

"Welcome to my world,” says Santiago Peregrino as he sits in his chair smiling. “I don’t know if any of you can speak Spanish, but can you roll the r’s in my name? That is how you say it.” Peregrino, 75, has come to talk about the discrimination he has endured throughout his lifetime and just asks one question: “Why?” “As you can tell I am a brown person,” he says. Born in El Paso, Texas, Peregrino comes from a strong Mexican background. His parents were born in Mexico and their bloodline is a mix of native Mexican-Indian and European Spanish. Peregrino makes it clear to the students that there are many labels for people like him, but he says that most people prefer to be affiliated with their country of origin in addition to being recognized as Americans. “I am Mexicano but I was born in America, so I prefer to be labeled as Mexican-Americano, and I am proud,” the retired math professor says. “I love being Mexicano and I love being in America. I don’t understand why anyone has a problem with that.” Peregrino says there are so many times he has been discriminated against because of the color of his skin. The discrimination comes from all people, whether they be white or Hispanic. “I am dark, very dark and my own kind will hurt me for that,” he says.

‘3 taps are good; 5 taps are bad’ Teen opens up about variety of traumas and trials

Alexandria Wilber • Collegiate Correspondent

Danielle Pharver was diagnosed at the age of 6 with a strong case of obsessivecompulsive disorder, in addition to anxiety disorder and depression. These disorders are prominent in her day-today lifestyle with quirks such as excessive hand-washing and a fixation with “taps.” “Three taps are good and five taps are bad. So, say I tap on a door handle, I have to tap it two more times to equal out three,” Pharver explains.“Or when I wash my hands I have to scrub them around even twenty times a day. My hands will be chapped but if they aren’t, I feel unclean.” These disorders, and people thinking she’s “crazy,” cause depression, Pharver explains. “It makes you not want to get out of bed some days, just drains you,” she says. “I will admit that at times I’ve contemplated suicide... it isn’t a healthy way to think about it, but I have.” She is in therapy and soon to be on medication. Pharver attributes the disorders, in part, to her traumas. Pharver explains that she has been sexually assaulted, including a traumatic episode on a school bus when nobody came to her aid.

‘There wasn’t a communication barrier anymore!’ Deaf instructor teaches at Delta College Bailey Chrivia • Collegiate Correspondent

Patrice Ingle is a deaf American Sign Language and finger spelling instructor at Delta College who is originally from Bay City. She has been deaf since she was two years old. “My mom thinks that it was from a fever that made me lose my hearing,” Ingle said, “but we’re not really sure either.” Growing up deaf was definitely a challenge for Ingle. A lot of the kids at a mainstream school were mean to her and found it really hard to communicate with her. The teacher would make her wear an FM system, a box that was connected with two earphones, so that she could only hear the teachers voice and not the background noise. “I really hated wearing that because all of the kids would make fun of me,” Ingle stated. By the time Ingle got into high school, she transferred over to an alldeaf school in Flint called Michigan School for the Deaf. She finally didn’t feel like she was alone. “I had friends who were finally like me,” Ingle said. “There wasn’t a communication barrier anymore!” Ingle’s family has always been supportive and wants the best for her. However, no one else in her family is deaf, and only her mother and brother know a little bit of sign language, while her dad does not know any. Ingle went to school at the National Technological Institute for the Deaf in New York, as well as Delta College and Saginaw Valley State University. She graduated in 2016 with a major in education. This year is her first year as a college instructor.

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Local motocross rider on the path to the pros Maddie Stallings • Collegiate Correspondant

SAGINAW — Nick Jerome works in his garage for the last month of riding his bike for the year. And no, not a bicycle — a dirt bike. He says while working on his bike, “It’s what I love. It’s fun, and it’s a fantastic outlet. It’s family oriented and very enjoyable. There are a lot of things to learn from it.” Jerome’s dad was extremely influential when is comes to his dirt bike career. He got him into the whole thing actually. He bought his first bike for him, and since then has always helped him when building and working on bikes. Jerome and his dad spend a lot of time in the garage working on the bikes. It is a good bonding experience, and solid quality time that they get to spend together. Jerome has been alive 19 years, and 16 of them have been spent on a dirt bike. Sixteen years of support from his mother and father came as well. “The biggest impact on my career has to be my father; he’s been my number one supporter since I was little, both financially and mentally. Him and I have been through all of it together,” Jerome said. Jerome said that his friends were also a big part of his support team. They always go out and have fun while riding, but try to push each other to go faster and further each time. He and his friends bond on the track and off the track as well.

When Jerome was 15 years old, he took second in a state competition. He was only one race win away from the state championship. He thinks of that as his biggest accomplishment. Walking across the stage to get his awards when coming second in the state with all of his friends and family watching was very honoring. Work ethic is something that Jerome has learned over the years, on and off the track. Jerome said, “It takes a lot of work to be successful, such as [spending time] working out; hours [are] spent working to pay for the things you have. It also takes a lot of hard work to be prepared for racing, such as bike work, having your bike ready and having it all come together enough to work hard when you race and be able to win.” Hard work is something that Jerome is familiar with. Within his his motocross career that can be easily observed. In most of Jerome’s free time, he is found spending it working on his bike, or practicing and getting ready for his next race. Jerome said that is was hard to estimate how much time he has put into his bike and riding. He did give an estimate, though, that within the past year he has put in at least 50 hours on the bike at the track. Now, Jerome puts in between five to 10 hours of checking the bikes, working on them and washing them a week. Nathan Malott, one of Jerome’s best friends has recently started building a bike of his own. Malott got into dirt bikes after spending time with Jerome at the

track and helping him work on his bike. Malott stated, “I admire that Nick has After asking Jerome what his favorite always been there for me. He’s a great part about riding was, he said, “When friend and we’ve been close for a while I get on the bike, it makes all now. Having him as my best friend my worries go away. I don’t and mentor, I knew that this project stress, and I don’t think [Malott’s personal bike] was going about anything but riding. to be fun. Without him, none It’s just me and the bike.” of this would’ve happened.” Jerome and Malott have big plans for both of their careers, and hope to soon ride together at the track. Baja Acres, that is located in Millington, is Jerome’s favorite place to ride. It has a lot of deep sand and big jumps that measures to over a 100 feet. Those big jumps are Jerome’s favorite part about riding. He said, “If you think roller coasters are thrilling, try jumping over a 130 feet in the air with no seatbelt, roll cage or anything. That’s where it’s an adrenaline rush.” Looking forward to the next year, Jerome plans on working hard to obtain his professional riding license so he can further Nick Jerome performs tricks on his dirt his motocross bike. Oct. 24, 2018, Saginaw. career.

Harless & Hugh: Serving the community with more than just coffee Kelly Winters • Multimedia Reporter

Downtown Bay City is best known for its tall historical buildings, vast city market, small boutiques and their extensive coffee shops. Amongst all of these quintessential Bay City staples, there is one place that manages to encapsulate all that the city has to offer: Harless & Hugh Coffee. Harless and Hugh, more commonly known as H&H, was founded by Lyndsay Edmonds and has been taking Bay City by storm since 2012. H&H strives to serve city locals and visitors with a wide array of high-quality, traditional coffee and tea. H&H has evolved into a cozy environment that is welcoming to people of all kind. Whether it's a simple hot chocolate or the most elaborate espresso-based drink, there is something there for everyone. Despite their wide variety of freshly made teas, Harless & Hugh

is particularly proud of their coffee-based drinks. H&H pays close attention to making their brews as authentic as possible. This authenticity sets them far apart from any other coffee to come out of Bay City. As affirmed by H&H barista Hunter Backus, “You're going to find something here that is a traditional craft that has been used for years, and if you give it chances and take chances on things […] you might find yourself really falling in love with something historic.” Along with their extensive drink menu, Harless & Hugh also offers a selection of baked goods available any time and a vegetarian/vegan/glutenfree brunch menu on Sundays served from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This menu features several different types of waffles, toast and soup to choose from. Despite that fact that Harless & Hugh is seemingly an ordinary coffee shop, they are striving to serve the community by doing much more than producing

coffee. H&H has recently launched their new Give and Take program, a program that tries to give back to the community in a variety of ways. As stated by Hunter Backus, “We want to be helpful in the community. It's what we're here for.” H&H’s current Give and Take project is working toward refurbishing the Lee Mansion, located just outside of downtown Saginaw. Their end goal is to turn the Lee Mansion into a productive environment for small business owners and entrepreneurs to work and thrive from. For more information on Harless & Hugh, visit their instagram @harlessandhughcoffee or their Facebook page Harless + Hugh Coffee. For information on how to get involved with the Charles Lee Mansion restoration, visit their Facebook page The Lee Mansion Restoration Project.

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Delta basketball starts fresh with new season Joe Thornton • Editor-in-Chief

As November begins, Delta basketball players are getting ready to take to the court and represent the school again. After earning national recognition by placing fourth in the NJCAA Division II National Championship last season, the Delta College men’s basketball has a new challenge awaiting them as the season begins. Entering the season ranked No. 13 in the nation for Division II men’s basketball, this team aims to show that they are worthy of the national spotlight. Head Coach Carlos McMath and his players have been working tirelessly this offseason to ensure they could see their efforts pay off during the season. “We’ve been working with some guys since May. Some of the incoming freshmen have been here since the beginning of June, taking classes in the summer and getting ready,” McMath stated. This type of attitude shows the dedication that this team possesses, which is going to be pivotal to success with so many new players this season. “We have 13 true freshmen. It’s essential that we [...] teach them everything they need to know within a short timespan. We have to teach them our system, their responsibilities, and somehow mold it all together within a few months,” explained McMath.

In the end, McMath believes everything goes back to believing in the team’s motto E.P.I.C, which stands for “Every play is crucial.” “Everything depends on if we believe in E.P.I.C. Are we going to buy into that and compete at a high level or not? I’ve seen glimpses of people showing they believe in practice, but we won’t know if they’ll be consistent until we see them in games. The games will help us learn what we’re capable of this year,” emphasized McMath. Even though this team suffered from a large amount of player turnover, as junior colleges often do, McMath believes this team is capable of just as much, if not more, than last year’s team. “This team is more talented than we were last year, but we have yet to test our grit. We haven’t been able to see if everyone truly believes in E.P.I.C., but I think a lot of that comes with maturity, which is one of the most underrated qualities in an athlete. Right now, our team is immature, but with every practice we get closed to where we need to be. As long as everyone buys in to the brotherhood, we’ll be able to accomplish a lot this season,” McMath believes. With such high expectations after last season,

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No. 44 Evan Andersen and No. 1 Trey Newsham defend against Rochester College's JV team. The team started their season by winning 109-53. Nov. 1, 2018, University Center.

Jaylie Dice • Photo Editor

Delta College players box out opponents from Rochester College JV while attempting to secure a rebound. Nov. 1, 2018, University Center. many coaches would start to change the way they prepare. McMath, however, doesn’t think last season’s success has changed anything. “Even after last year, not a lot has changed. Delta basketball is still Delta basketball. [...] I think one of the things we proved [last year] is that our motto, our philosophy, our teaching works. And so when what you teach works, people follow it and stay with it,” says McMath. Although it’s easy to say in theory, McMath understands that things aren’t going to be as easy this year and has been staving off the stress that comes with being a highly ranked team. “This year we’ve been a little more tense, especially as coaches. It’s because we understand we have a target on our backs. Every time we step out on the court, our team has a target on their backs. Everybody wants to make a name for themselves [...] [by] beating Delta College, which is a position we’ve never been in before heading into the season. But now we know we are going to get everyone’s best, so we’ve been over-preparing and over-stressing stuff; so, as coaches, we had to calm down,” explained McMath. Over the years, McMath has always taken pride in the development of his players not only on the court, but off the court as well. This year he has seen players develop into different types of leaders than in years before. “When it comes to leadership, you have to lead in your own way. The leaders we had in the past were more vocal leaders, but this year we have leaders like Peyton Miller and Brandon Brackett that lead by action… not so much talking,” stated McMath. Overall, the coach emphasized that they are going to be a team worth watching this year. “This team is going to be exciting to watch, but it is important to be patient. Last year’s success is last year’s success, but this is a totally different group that will be exciting in their own way. [...] It’s going to take time,” said McMath. For those who are interested in seeing the Pioneers in action for themselves, their schedule can be found online at www.deltapioneers.com/sports.

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Frustrated Fan: the Lions trade away their season Joe Thornton • Editor-in-Chief

Dear Bob Quinn, On Tuesday, I was beyond disbelief at what lay before my eyes. While aimlessly scrolling on my phone, I see a trade alert for none other than Golden Tate of the Detroit Lions. A player who I believe to be one of our best offensive talents — shipped away to the Philadelphia Eagles for a third round draft pick. I found it to be surprising, but it was of no surprise to you, Quinn. I’m sure this is one you’d been scheming up for a long time. Still, how could you do this to us? Just because this a logical move (according to you) doesn’t mean we’re happy about it! After all, if we were a logical fanbase, we would’ve jumped off this sinking ship the instant we were born into it. I can’t make sense of the situation. After trading for Damon “Snacks” Harrison from the New York Giants only a week ago, it seemed that you were all in on this season! I guess a 14-28 loss to the Seattle Seahawks is enough to have you change course immediately, aiming for a rebuild and giving up on the season. It all just shows how soon things can shift in the NFL. Before the loss to the Seahawks, league chatter was deeming the Lions a potential playoff contender. Everyone was riding high on Kerryon Johnson and the new identity for the Lions, largely based on pounding the rock and grinding out the tough yards. With a

division as tight as the NFC North, everything was up for grabs. One loss and all of that changes. Now your beloved team has an 18 percent chance to make the playoffs this year per FiveThirtyEight. Although I was hurt in the moment about the Tate trade, I have to give it to you Quinn, it makes a lot of sense. Tate was in the last year of his contract, and you may as well get something for him rather than nothing. What bothers me, though, is it feels that our season is over when we’re literally one win away from being at the top of our division. I am hoping this trade doesn’t mark the end of our season, since we’re certainly not in need of a full rebuild. We’re just a few players away from being a dominant team, so please don’t give away any more of the actually good players we have. Otherwise, there won’t be that many to give and it’ll be years before we’re even close to the playoffs again. Sincerely, A Frustrated Fan.

Lady Pioneers’ success paves the way for nationals Joe Thornton • Editor-in-Chief

After a long season containing blood, sweat and tears, the Delta College women’s team has earned a spot in the NJCAA Division III National Championship Tournament. The Lady Pioneers enter this tournament ranked second in the nation, making them a favorite in most of the matchups against those they are competing against. This is the second year in a row the women’s soccer team has earned the chance to compete at nationals, and the players are hoping to take home the gold this time. If they are able to bring home the national championship, they would be the first women’s soccer team in Delta College history to do so. The Lady Pioneers will be heading to Rockford, Illinois for the tournament, with their first match being against the Dragons of Howard Community College on Thursday, Nov. 6 at 4 p.m. Luckily, with the tournament being in Illinois, Delta ends up with somewhat of a home advantage. Delta College will be the only team from the midwest, with others hailing from the northeast and one from Texas, Delta has the shortest distance to travel.

Howard shapes up to be a formidable opponent for the girls, ranked seventh of the eight teams competing for national recognition, but if the Lady Pioneers are able to win their matchups they should persevere. Delta will be depending on their returning AllAmericans Skylar Eckert at forward and Kalyn Breckenridge at goalie to perform at the levels they have all season in order to attain a national title. With this being the second consecutive year the Lady Pioneers have earned an invitation to the national tournament, they are able to use that experience to their advantage. For some of the players on this team, this won’t be their first rodeo and they can explain the experience of last year to the newer players on the team. The Howard Dragons tote impressive players of their own, though. No. 5 Nikki Vieria is an offensive weapon with 18 goals and 13 assists this year, compared to Eckert’s 10 goals and 14 assists on the year. Their goalie Cassandra Padellford has a save percentage of 77.9 percent, paling in comparison to Breckenridge’s

84.1 percent, but still nothing to take lightly. For the girls to win this first game and continue to push on through the tournament, it’s all about locking down Vieria and winning individual matchups. Additionally, in competitions structured as this one, it is essential to take things one game at a time. After all, it’s win or go home. Overall, this tournament will test the mettle of the girls and their coaches, giving them an opportunity for redemption and for national glory. Those interested in watching the game can view it at www.njcaatv.com. If you see any of the women’s soccer players on campus, wish them good luck as they prepare for a long weekend of soccer in hopes of bringing home a national title for Delta College!

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No. 3 Casey Allessie sprints for the ball against Ancilla College Chargers on Saturday, Sept. 15 at Delta College.

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Should celebrities be deified? — Perspectives —

Over-glorification or inspiration?

Over-glorification is overdone

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Ryan Reichard • Reporter

In the past century, humans have made it common to over-glorify celebrities. In the ‘70s, teenage girls were trying to recreate that signature Farrah Fawcett swoosh. In the ‘80s, women everywhere were trying to adopt Madonna’s unorthodox, edgy look. In the ‘90s, wannabe gangsters everywhere were trying to recreate that Vanilla Ice swag. And now, kids, teens and young adults alike are trying to get that perfect Bieber flip, or lips as full as Kylie’s, or a butt as big as Kim’s. Celebrities have always been a picture of inspiration for those who look up to them; whether it's the clothes they wear, the type of content they put out or the products they sell. Despite all of the role-model-esque things that some public figures do, some fans still decide to base their obsessions off of looks and other superficial qualities. Whatever the reason behind someone’s fandoms may be, What’s the big deal about it? So what if someone wants to adopt Kesha’s pastelcolored style? So what if some girls want to buy all of Kylie Jenner's new eyeshadow palettes? So what if some people only follow Zac Efron because they find him attractive? This should not be something that people get flack for. It's human nature to look toward others for leadership, inspiration, entertainment, and so much more. Yes, there are a few people in the public eye that have very aggressive fan bases. But as long as the other fans aren’t doing any harm, why can’t everyone else just let them be? Overglorifying celebrities is something that everyone does! For every teenage girl that is out there swooning over Harry Styles,

there is a middle-aged man blowing off one of his responsibilities to watch Aaron Rodgers rein it in for the Green Bay Packers. And this is all perfectly fine! Fan culture is more prominent today than it has ever been! And it should not be something that we’re ashamed of or actively trying to stop. As long as everyone is admiring celebrities without losing themselves, then we should just let them be!

Throughout the history of mankind, people have always looked to others for guidance the same way they look at the stars. Not the stars in the sky, of course, but celebrities. Celebrities have been the voice of unrealistic reason for many people showing them the latest diets, trends and various other fads.

However, sometimes people, both fanatics and

celebrities, take this guidance a bit too far. Beyoncé, Queen B, leader of the Beehive, is a person. She lives and breathes the same as everyone else; yet she has a whole religion devoted to her. This may be surprising to some of you, but she does indeed have an actual religion. Beyism is the church of Beyoncé. Many flock to worship her as if she is an all-powerful deity. But — big surprise — Beyoncé is human. She has emotions and mortality, just like any other. I’m not going to argue that she isn’t a great performer — because she is — but it is a bit extreme to have a whole religion devoted towards her. Kanye West is another story. West has always been a controversial figure, saying whatever comes to his mind. So, when West said that he thinks of himself as this deity, and that he is the greatest of all time he over-glorified himself. Sorry, Kanye you are a

everyone else. Yes, you used to have some decent albums and songs, but that does not make you a deity. Nor does overconfidence. In fact, that overconfidence is a fatal human flaw proving that you are even more human than you would care to believe. Arrogance is not an excuse for deification. Your heart beats just like ours and you experience the same trials and tribulations that many of us also face. While Eminem might be able to spit some of the slickest, fastest rhymes he is not immune to overglorification. Eminem sees himself as a “Rap God”. While this man certainly has talent, and is arguably one of the best wordsmiths in the game, he is certainly not a deity. People flock to the malls to buy their merchandise, pay insane amounts for a meetand-greet, only to realize that the aura of being a celebrity is nothing more than a guise given to these individuals by the public. This overglorification of celebrities needs to be over with.

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Hallmark holidays are a waste of time — Our View —

Hallmark holidays are pointless and attempt to bring meaning to the everyday, mundane lives we lead. We at the Collegiate think of these holidays as ways for businesses to make money and as forcing people to celebrate something that only has meaning to a certain group of people. Moreover, some of these holidays are redundant and unnecessary. The start of Hallmark holidays can be discovered through their name alone. Which, in turn, makes it obvious why we have these made-up celebrations. Hallmark has not been personally responsible for the start of these holidays, yet they are not afraid to make a quick buck off of them either. For instance, calendar365. com says that Sweetest Day is only observed in 11 states. The first Sweetest Day was in the early 1920s and Hallmark didn’t begin making cards for this day until the mid 1960s. However, as soon as it was profitable, the company jumped

on marketing for it. Didn't someone already invent a holiday to show love? Another problem with these holidays is how they seem to venerate facts we don't care about. An example of this type of holiday is Belly Laugh Day, held on January 24. As you may have guessed, this day is dedicated to remembering to laugh. For what reason? To remember the benefits of laughing. Yes, we get it, but still we don't need a day to appreciate this. It would make more sense to simply look up what the benefits are for yourself. What is also annoying is the fact that these little celebrations are so unknown that no one even remembers them unless they have time and nothing to do. There are way more important things to focus on, like your wedding anniversary or the day a loved one was laid to rest. We say if a person wants to honor something that’s important to them, that’s fine, but don't drag everyone else along for the ride.

School systems' issues harm substitute teachers Jennifer Torres • Reporter

When people see $80 to $110 a day they may think, “Wow, that is a lot of money for one day.” When calculated, it comes to about $26,000 a year. In reality, this is not what a substitute teacher would get if they worked in the school system. Not working year round and having holidays off, they maybe get around $15,000 for the year. This is poverty level! I should know, since I worked in the school system subbing in different teacher assistant jobs. Though I never had a class of my own, I would work with substitute teachers and they would tell me how hard it was to make a living. Personally, I had a hard time maintaining my finances when subbing. Schools are also looking into using subs more for certain positions, like teacher assistance, because it is cheaper for them to hire those employees over full-time employees. I have to admit, working in the school system was rewarding and I really wanted to help. Still, it was a lot of work to discipline and get respect from those kids. I usually worked with children with disabilities and juvenile children. Substitution is a tough gig to pull when you

know they need stable people in their lives. Additionally, the pay was not worth it to a lot of substitutes to take on the day-to dayissues that arise with teaching those classes. Other issues have played a factor in shortage of substitutes. Case in point, depending on the school or school system, you were paid a different amount. I went through Professional Contract Management Incorporated (PCMI) and Willsub. Thankfully, the companies told clients how much they were getting and how long the job was. Nevertheless, these jobs were taken from underneath people if another person grabbed the opening that had become available. This meant they would have to hunt for their next job. With all the different issues facing the school system, substitute teachers are underappreciated and worked unfairly to bend for the school system’s own agenda. If you ask me, the schools need to reconsider just how valuable these men and women are.

SATIRE: Local student wins lottery Michael Piwowarski• News Editor

Imagine what you show. Then I’m gonna would do with a million run for president.” dollars. Now imagine: Richard Squirrely, one what would youdo of Fanseepantz’s friends, with 100 million? says that he is getting That’s the question that a bit worried about Hannah Fanseepantz, Fanseepantz “turning graphic design major into some kind of freak.” at Delta College, has “She keeps on saying to ponder as she has that she wants to build just won the Bagful o’ a business empire and Benjamins jackpot. run for president,” says “So, I went to Squirrely. “She also Junk Corners to buy said something about some magazines, and building a wall.” noticed that the Bagful “That’s right!” o’ Benjamins jackpot Fanseepantz added. was at 100 million,” “I’m gonna build one states Fanseepantz. “I of my hotels next to just bought a ticket Trump Tower. Then and didn’t think much I’m going to build a of it until I found out wall between the two, I’m winner [sic]!” and Donald Trump is Now, the one question gonna pay for the wall!” the Collegiate just had Fanseepantz then to ask Fanseepantz: went over other ideas what do you want to on how to use her do with $100 million? lottery winnings. “I think I could “Hey, tell you what, I open a casino in Las can buy Delta College!” Vegas and name it after exclaimed Fanseepantz. myself!” Fanseepantz chuckled. “My face will be on the sign. I’ll call it Hannah’s House of Pleasure. I’m gonna be the next Trump!” Fanseepantz then pulled out a concept sketch she did of the neon sign for her dream casino. As it is currently, the logo has her face prominently featured in the middle, complete with her missing front tooth. “I’m gonna outdo Trump!” says Fanseepantz. “I’m gonna drop out of college and buy me a penthouse. I’m gonna start my own TV Maia Wiederhold • Illustrator

“I’ll change its name to Fanseepantz Community College. I’ll fire the entire Board of Trustees and start making all the decisions myself!” When asked about what changes she would make to Delta College if she were, in fact, to use her lottery winnings to purchase it, Fanseepantz said she would abolish fire drills. “Seriously, nobody wants to sit down and do homework during a cold windy day, then have to walk way outside and stand around doing nothing for 30 minutes!” Fanseepantz said. “Okay, all of a sudden I’m liking his idea of building a wall next to Trump Tower better,” said Squirrely. “We’re going a bit overboard here.”

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The Delta Collegiate’s mission is to provide a voice to the Delta College campus and community through assertive, factual and transparent reporting. A moral imperative to our mission is to ensure the prompt reporting of facts and events as they become available to our staff. Additionally, we pride ourselves on the passion, personality and professionalism our staff possess within their coverage. Our outlet aims to entertain and inform those who indulge themselves with our content while offering unique perspectives as a student-run news organization.

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COLLEGIATE STAFF Joe Thornton Michael Piwowarski Robynn Verhaeghe Jaylie Dice Michael Pieper Franklin Thornton Kelly Winters Ryan Reichard Jennifer Torres Zach Parfeniuk Amanda Miller Bo Sylvester Maddison Godi Maia Wiederhold Crystal McMorris Kimberly Wells

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We pride ourselves on being one of the most transfer-friendly universities around. We accept up to 90 transfer credits, including both classroom and some work experience credits. We have programs that can help you earn your bachelor’s degree in as little as one year. And we offer transfer scholarships up to $6,000!

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COLLEGIATE DISCLAIMER

Since 1961, the Delta Collegiate has been written and produced by Delta students for students without any input or oversight by administration. The paper does not represent the views of Delta College, its faculty, staff or administration. Stories are selected by the student staff members to bring reliable information and entertainment to our readers.

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