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Volume 83 • Issue #7

November 20, 2018

DELTACOLLEGIATE STUDENT RUN SINCE ‘61

DELTA BASKETBALL TAKES THE COURT BY STORM

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RETAIL ROUNDUP : WHY JOINING THE BLACK FRIDAY CROWD MAY NOT BE THE BEST IDEA

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THE YELLOW BRICK ROAD LEADS TO DELTA FOR FALL PRODUCTION P. 10 - P. 11

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Festival of Trees celebrates 30th anniversary Michael Piwowarski • News Editor

FREELAND — The weather was fittingly cold and snowy outside as the 2018 Festival of Trees kicked off Friday, Nov. 9 at Apple Mountain Golf Course in Freeland. The annual event, hosted by the Junior League of the Great Lakes Bay Region, is into its 30th year. Inside the Apple Mountain ballroom was warmth, early holiday cheer and 130 well-decorated Christmas trees and wreaths, which attendants could get a chance to win by entering a raffle. The Junior League is a women’s organization that exists to train women to be volunteers and leaders in their community. Andrea Muladore, a long-time member of the organization, recalls the Festival of Trees starting in 1988. “It’s evolved a great deal,” says Muladore. “This year, actually, we have more trees and wreaths than we’ve ever had. We have 130, and these are

area designers and people who just love the concept of being able to create something that is Christmas or holiday related.” Several of the trees were designed by members of the Junior League, while several others were decorated and sold by private individuals or sponsored by various local businesses and organizations, including Saginaw Valley State University, Habitat for Humanity, Covenant Kids and Servpro. Each year, the tree designers sell their creations to the Junior League to be featured at the festival, complete with decorative items on and off the tree. Each tree had a sign showing its name, who designed it and what its approximate value was. Each tree also had its own individual raffle box, where attendants could insert raffle tickets they purchased for a chance to win that tree. To add to all the holiday fun in early November,

the Festival of Trees also hosted a variety of vendors selling various Christmasthemed arts and crafts. Muladore anticipated on the first day that the Festival of Trees would be “packed” on Saturday and Sunday, in comparison to Friday, which garnered a “small crowd.” “We’ve had it here at Apple Mountain, we’ve had it downtown at the Dow Event Center, we’ve had it out at Saginaw Valley at the Ryder Center; so it’s changed over the years, and also we’ve gotten bigger. [...] We’re probably gonna have to look for a bigger venue,” says Muladore. The drawing took place at the close of the festival, on Sunday, Nov. 11 at 4 p.m. More information about the Junior League, including information about joining the organization, can be found at jlgreatlakesbay.org.

Michael Piwowarski • News Editor

Attendees appreciate the well-decorated Christmas trees, which people could win in a raffle drawing involving buying tickets and putting them in a tree's individual box (shown to the left). Nov. 9, 2018, Freeland.

Smile, students! Security upgrades bring cameras to campus Joe Thornton • Editor-in-Chief

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November 20, 2018

Democrats retake House, Republicans keep Senate in 2018 Midterms Zach Parfeniuk • Reporter

The country we’re living in now is different than the country we were living in Tuesday, Nov. 6. After a long night of vote tallying, after-parties, news panels and the usual set of tweets from the president, Americans woke up to a new national environment. Before the election there was much talk of a “blue wave,” a surge of new and old Democrat voters pushing Republicans out of office. Was this true? To an extent. Democrats won enough formerly Republican-held congressional seats to regain control of the national House of Representatives, which they lost in 2010. As of the writing of this article, several races still have yet to be called, but Democrats have won 225 seats, enough to put them over the 218 majority. With Democrats in charge of the House, this gives them the power to launch congressional investigations into the Trump administration, and possibly even impeach the president. To what extent they will use this power has yet to be seen, but the Democrats are likely to look into charges of corruption, notably the possible Russian interference in the 2016 election and whether that interference was supported by the Trump campaign. Though for everything Democrats gained in the House, there was disappointment for the party when it came to the national Senate races. The Senate map was always heavily unfavorable for the Democrats; only nine Republicans were defending their seats compared to 24 for the Democrats, 10 of those 24 in states that Trump won in 2016. Even so, voters were hopeful that young and exciting candidates like Beto O’Rourke of Texas would keep the Democrats in play for the Senate. The result was, instead, a Republican sweep of several Democrat seats. Democrats like Heiti Heidkamp of North Dakota, and Joe Donnelly of Indiana were easily dispatched in favor of their Republican competitors Kevin Cramer and Mike Braun respectively. There were some surprises though. The aforementioned Beto O’Rourke almost defeated Ted Cruz in Texas, with the current tally being 50.9 percent to 48.3 percent. O’Rourke’s energetic campaign excited voters all across the state, especially young people, to prove that states like Texas shouldn’t be generalized as “pure red” when it comes to politics. In Florida, retiring Governor Rick Scott (Republican) surprised with a win over Bill Nelson (Democrat). Keeping the Senate will give the Trump administration control over Supreme Court nominees and other cabinet appointments. When it came to governorships, Democrats gained but were still disappointed by close losses in Ohio and Florida. Progressive Andrew Gillum

Earl Selby, long-time member of Delta board of trustees, dies Michael Piwowarski • News Editor

stirred up hope for Democrats in the state only to be defeated by Ron Desantis by less than one percent of the vote. Despite this, a surprise win in Kansas and the sweeping of many Midwestern governorships in Michigan and Wisconsin helped take the sting off for Democrats. Compared to the previous 33 governorships, Republicans now control 27. According to CNN exit polls, in the nationwide vote Democrats made historic inroads in the suburbs. The traditionally Republican area was split evenly, 49-49 with suburban voters. This allowed the Democrats to pull ahead with their strong urban support, carrying their traditional voting blocks. Non-white voters made up 28 percent of the electorate and overwhelmingly backed Democrats. Young voters had a historic turnout of 31 percent and they too overwhelmingly backed the Democrats. Health care was listed by 41 percent of all voters as the issue that was most important when making their decision. Of those voters, 75 percent of them backed Democrats. Immigration and the economy were listed as the most important issues, having votes of 23 percent and 22 percent respectively. Of those voters, Republicans won them at least two to one. A further 10 percent listed gun violence as the most important issue, and those voters overwhelmingly backed Democrats. Overall the midterms did not result in the “blue wave” Democrats were hoping for, but it still ended one-party rule on Capitol Hill. This signals a dark road ahead though, as it seems less and less likely the two major parties will work together to get anything done. Voters still remain very polarized. A middle ground remains, but many voters are either stuck despising or loving the current presidential administration. On a brighter note, what shouldn't be understated is how much young voters mattered to this election. Thirty-one percent is the highest turnout among youth in 25 years! Inclusion and activism in politics is incredibly important, despite how divisive it may be. If these numbers increase over the coming years, young voters are on track to define the next generation of politics. Whatever your beliefs are: conservative, liberal, libertarian, green, populist, none of the above — whatever — your vote is important and these results show that.

R. Earl Selby, one of the longest-serving members of the Delta College board of trustees and local television personality on Delta College’s Q-TV (WDCQ-TV), has died. Delta College President Dr. Jean Goodnow said in a statement that Selby died at his home in the San Francisco Bay Area of California over the weekend, nearly five months after his retirement from the board on June 22 this year. Selby and his wife moved to California upon retirement to live near family members. “Please keep Carol, Jamila, Matt and the entire Selby family in your thoughts and prayers at this time,” Goodnow said in her statement. Selby served on the board since February 1992 and served as chairman of the board twice, from 1997-1998 and again from 2007-2008. In addition, Selby has hosted “Dateline Delta,” a local monthly newscast produced by Q-TV, since it started 21 years ago. In “Dateline Delta,” Selby has conducted more

than 180 long-form interviews with Delta faculty members. As stated in a June 13 press release from Delta announcing his retirement from the board, Selby also assisted the college with several major projects over the years, including the Planetarium & Learning Center in Bay City, the Science & Learning Technology Project, the Health Professions building and, more recently, the new Saginaw learning center which is expected to open in 2019. “Over the years, it’s been an honor to get to know him,” Goodnow stated. “He’s a very supportive, trusted colleague and friend who has provided invaluable guidance. He will be greatly missed!” Goodnow says that Selby’s family is arranging a memorial service to be held Saturday, Dec. 1 at Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church, 535 Cathay Street in Saginaw. A two-hour family visitation will begin at 9 a.m., followed by the service at 11 a.m.

Earl Selby. March 31, 1953 - Nov. 4, 2018.

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November 20, 2018

Retail Roundup: Is Black Friday worth the hassle? Michael Piwowarski • News Editor

The Friday after Thanksgiving — the de facto kickoff of the holiday shopping season since the 1950s. The day where store employees have to sit on top of vending machines to avoid the excited stampedes. Black Friday, Nov. 23, is going to be here before we know it. For many retailers, however, Black Friday isn’t just one day anymore. Many stores have a track record of having early Black Friday sales, usually going on the Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday before Thanksgiving Day. Even on Thanksgiving, some stores will still open their doors to shoppers who are eager to get started right away. Although Black Friday in itself has been diluted by these early sales, it still remains one of America’s biggest shopping days of the year. But is it all that it’s cracked up to be? For starters, you may come across an item with a good discount price that you want now, but do you really want it? As stated in Finder.com’s 2018 Black

Friday Statistics, studies show that a fairly large chunk of people winds up with buyer’s remorse. An average of 52 percent of shoppers have purchased something on Black Friday last year that they later regretted purchasing. The study further states that an average of $1,006.94 was spent per item, adding up to a staggering $132.7 billion of discounted items that people regretted buying. Secondly, Black Friday is notorious in the United States for attracting dangerously large crowds and violence. Just look around on YouTube and you’ll find disturbing footage of people being trampled, getting into fights and pepper-spraying each other during Black Friday sales. The cause, of course, being the shopper’s quests for hot deals. Third, a bulk of Black Friday deals simply may not be worth it, as stated in a November 2016 report by Business Insider. In this report, Kyle James, founder of coupon website RatherBeShopping.com, stated that many popular Black Friday items can normally be found at lower prices during other times of the year.

James further elaborated that toys tend to cost less around nine to ten days before Christmas, and that televisions, fitness items and winter clothes also sell at lower prices after the new year. In addition, Suzanne Kapner of The Wall Street Journal reported in 2016 that several retailers tend to recycle the same deals for the same items every year. Kapner cited (as an example) the front page of Target’s 2015 Black Friday ad, which was nearly identical to that of the 2014 ad. Both ads featured the same items at similar prices; the only major difference was a $30 price drop in 2015 for a gaming console. With this in mind, some individuals may find it more convenient to just order stuff on Amazon during Cyber Monday deals, rather than get caught smack dab in the middle of a bustling crowd at a local Walmart or Target on Friday, Nov. 23.

FAN discusses passage of Proposal 1 at monthly meeting Michael Piwowarski • News Editor

With the passage of Proposal 1 legalizing marijuana to a limited extent in the state of Michigan, what does this mean for the opioid crisis and ongoing efforts to combat it? Families Against Narcotics (FAN) held its monthly meeting at Delta College Thursday, Nov. 8 in room N-007. Lori Ziolkowski, vice president of FAN’s Great Lakes Bay Region chapter, dedicated the first half of the meeting to a discussion on Proposal 1. One of the points Ziolkowski made right off the bat is that there are a lot of unanswered questions in regard to the legalization of marijuana, which Michigan voters supported in large numbers this past election. Regardless, FAN is determined to pursue its mission to help families who are struggling with the opioid epidemic and to protect the community from further damage. “[Our community] decided to support increasing the drug supply at a critical time where we finally are decreasing the opioid supply. I don’t think that more people more high, more often, is a great direction for our community to go, and now we’re just going to have to figure out what’s the best way that we can protect our children from this increase in THC availability and [...] make this as safe as humanly possible,” says Ziolkowski.

As the mother of a daughter who is Ziolkowski made it clear that “So now, when we look at addiction as in recovery from addiction, Ziolkowski marijuana, which has been thought of a whole, we’re going to have to do some expressed concern that parents in by some within the FAN organization as focus on that for sure. Especially in the the community won’t be able to keep an “exit drug” for people struggling with arena of prevention for young people.” marijuana away from young people if opioid addiction, oftentimes plays a role Great Lakes Bay FAN meets at they are already doing a poor job keeping for people who struggle with addiction. Delta College on the second Thursday cigarettes and alcohol under control. As a result, FAN came out in opposition of every month. They can be followed “I think our efforts in the area of of Proposal 1 a month before it passed. on Facebook for updates on future prevention really have to be doubled “If you go to a 12-step meeting or you meetings; more information is also and tripled, and there is zero money in talk to people in recovery, it is oftentimes available at familiesagainstnarcotics.org. this proposal that allows for that, so that a part of their path,” says Ziolkowski. is very concerning to me,” Ziolkowski stated at the meeting. There are also a few things that Ziolkowski wanted to make clear, in order to avoid common misconceptions about Proposal 1. Even though Michigan just passed a proposal to legalize possession of limited amounts of marijuana for individuals 21 or older, the law still prevents people from Michael Piwowarski • News Editor smoking marijuana Lori Ziolkowski, associate professor in management at Delta College in public, giving it to minors, carrying it across and vice president of Families Against Narcotics (FAN) of the state lines and operating Great Lakes Bay Region, speaks about Proposal 1 at the monthly motor vehicles under FAN meeting Thursday, Nov. 8. University Center, Mich. the influence, among many other things.

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Delta College shows support for veterans Michael Piwowarski • News Editor

UNIVERSITY CENTER — Monday, Nov. 12, was the day when Veterans Day 2018 was observed in the United States. Americans across the country paid their respects toward those who have served in the U.S. Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard. Andrew Ornelas, coordinator of veteran services at Delta College, wants to remind Delta student veterans that there is help and support available for them. “Student veterans are a little bit older, but they do bring a lot of knowledge and experience with them while they’re in the classrooms,” says Ornelas. Delta students who have previously served in the armed forces can go to the Student Veterans Center, located at A008 on Delta’s main campus, to receive academic support services including exam accommodations, notetaking assistance and alternative media, provided that they are eligible to receive these services.

As a 24-year U.S. Army veteran himself, Ornelas considers helping student veterans at Delta College a top priority. “We gave our time, our effort and our lives to the military to help our country be safe,” says Ornelas. “We want [student veterans] to know that Delta College appreciates them and thanks them for their service, and we try to do everything possible for them to go to school here and get their degrees.” Student and Civic Engagement celebrated Veterans Day Nov. 12 with a display set up in the west lower commons at main campus, reminding students that those who have served, or are currently serving, are the reason why America remains a free country. The Veterans Center can be contacted via email at vets@ delta.edu, or by the phone number (989) 686-9465. Veterans with disabilities can also stop by the Office of Disability Resources at D102 in order to check eligibility for receiving academic assistance.

Michael Piwowarski • News Editor

Student Veteran Center, located in A008 at Delta College’s main campus, exists to offer academic assistance to eligible Delta students who have previously served in the U.S. armed forces. Nov. 12, 2018, University Center.

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Eating with the Collegiate: Nicho’s Taqueria brings authentic Mexican cuisine to Saginaw Joe Thornton • Editor-in-Chief

Tucked away in the plaza by Saginaw Valley State University is Nicho’s Taqueria. It may get lost among the other businesses in the plaza, but it definitely deserves more credit than it gets. The restaurant offers an abundance of options, including the typical dishes you’d expect to see at a Mexican restaurant like tacos, enchiladas and tamales, but also features non-traditional dishes like liver and onions or chorizo fries. This restaurant is relatively new, having opened this year in May, and gives quantity, quality and diversity in the food that they serve. Nicho’s serves breakfast all day, and offers daily specials that work well for lunch and dinner options. Having never been there before, I decided to stop in and sample their cuisine. As a fan of Mexican food, I decided to order their daily tamale special, available on Thursdays. The order came out with two tamales, rice and beans. The tamales were a tad too heavy on the masa for me, overpowering the meat inside and throwing it out of proportion, but this was overcompensated by the amount of rice and beans that were given in the dinner. The rice was the perfect texture and taste for the beans that accompanied them. Being a passionate fry-lover, I felt driven to try the chorizo fries that were offered. The fries were delicious, with the

cheese and chorizo being doled out in perfect proportion. The chorizo fries came in a heaping helping, plenty to share with a friend, and I would recommend them to anyone who is an avid fan of chili cheese fries. Adding chorizo gives a unique twist to this dish, making it the perfect fix for those looking to cure a hangover, or simply craving a cheesy, delicious treat. These chorizo fries are just one example of many of how this establishment isn’t afraid to experiment, and how their visitors shouldn’t be afraid to do so either when they come in to order. After ordering these two items my total was under $10, and two people could have easily been fed with just these two items, or just one starving student. To finish things off, I was persuaded by the waitress to order deep-fried ice cream for dessert. At first taste, I wasn’t a fan. It was lacking the usual crunch and amount of dough surrounding the ice cream that’s commonly present in the deepfried dish. Though Nicho’s’ had more of a light crust around it, it was complemented by the cinnamon and honey that accompanies the ice cream. By around the third bite, I was hooked. For those looking to take a visit to Nicho’s for themselves, the restaurant is located at 2903 Pierce Road, in Saginaw, near SVSU, and their menu is available online on Nicho’s Facebook page.

Collegiate Tries It: staff members tackle selfies Michael Piwowarski • News Editor

The art of the selfie: using your cell phone’s camera to take a picture of yourself that is either professional, amateur, crazy or anywhere in between. Whether you’re just taking a profile picture for Facebook, showing off a new tattoo or snapping a shot of yourself with a friend at a concert, the selfie has been a mainstay ever since digital cameras first became a thing. Although the Wednesday, Nov. 14 Selfie Day at Delta College was cancelled, a few members of the Collegiate staff — News Editor Michael Piwowarski, Copy Editor Franklin Thornton and Reporter Maddison Godi — decided to keep the spirit alive and try their hand at taking impressive selfies. Okay, maybe some of them were a bit more silly than impressive, but we still had fun being creative and coming up with selfies around campus that we can be proud of. So without further ado, here are our selfies that we took this past week!

Michael Piwowarski • News Editor

Michael: Not much to say about my selfies other than it's a mixed bag. On the one hand, I naturally dislike pictures of myself; no matter how I pose for any portrait photo, I cringe every time I look at it. For instance, I just hated my mugshot (that’s what we call our pictures for press passes) taken for the Collegiate a while back; I looked like a creepy serial killer. On the other hand, that pill is easier to swallow if I take the photo myself; I can just point the phone camera at my face and frame it however I want, wherever I want. Best part is, with a front facing camera, I can see the shot on my screen before I take it. For these selfies, I went a little crazy and made some funny faces (for no real reason, I guess), which I am still slightly uncomfortable with. But hey, I'll take them over my “serial killer” mugshot any day!

Maddison Godi • Reporter

Jaylie Dice • Photo Editor

Spencer Parker, manager at Nicho's Taqueria, helps a customer with an order of Mexican food. Nov. 15, 2018, Saginaw.

Maddison: While walking around campus, I found my friend, Alexis Zimmerman, who assisted me as I took my selfies. I found some props to help me show off my school spirit. We decided the courtyard would be a suitable place for some great outdoor lighting. Once we stepped out the doors, the baby squirrels surrounded us, making me feel like Veruca from “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.” They wrestled each other, practically rolling over the toes of our shoes. After escaping the squirrel ambush I drew my phone and posed for the perfect selfie.

Franklin Thornton • Copy Editor

Franklin: My experience taking the selfies was weird for me. It felt extremely unpleasant plastering on this fake smile for a few seconds and then suddenly feeling my face literally drop. What was extremely fun, though, was figuring out places to take the selfie. It was fun trying to figure out where among the campus would be recognizable and give cool pictures. In short, I like the part where you try to set up and frame the selfie, but not actually taking the selfie.

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November 20, 2018

Delta student wins Trip to D.C. contest Michael Piwowarski • News Editor

Diane Dirk, an Associate in Arts major at Delta College, has won a bus tour to Washington D.C. thanks to a contest organized by Delta’s political science division. The contest ran throughout the fall semester during the 2018 election season. Delta students could enter for a chance to win by taking part in various political events on campus, including a series of lectures hosted by Delta faculty. “I noticed the posters for the Washington D.C. trip, but I was interested in the lectures,” says Dirk. “Each lecture gave important information about the upcoming proposals, and gave information about who was running for office.”

The purpose of the contest, as Political Science Professor Lisa Lawrason told the Collegiate earlier, was to raise awareness of the importance of the midterm election, and to encourage students to become more politically engaged. In response to earlier concerns that the Trip to D.C. contest risked violating state election law by offering a chance to win a prize for voting, Lawrason and her colleagues from the political science division removed several parts of the contest less than two weeks before it ended. The Delta Votes registration drive, the Pledge to Vote event and showing your “I Voted” sticker on Election Day were among the items that were retracted.

“I wasn't aware of the violation, but there was nothing that suggested that if I voted I would win this trip,” says Dirk. The contest was funded by a donation that was previously made to the Delta College foundation and earmarked for political science, as Lawrason previously stated to the Collegiate. “When I entered the contest, I honestly didn't think I was going to win,” says Dirk. “It's a great honor to win a trip to a place with so much history. I have never been to D.C., and I'm extremely excited to go.” .

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Note-worthy: Ariana Grande just keeps 'breathin’' Ryan Reichard • Reporter

From her TV debut on Nickelodeon's “Victorious,” Ariana Grande has cemented herself as one of the most successful and well-respected singers of her generation. Throughout her career, Grande has earned numerous accolades, including Grammy nominations, American Music Awards and, most recently, Billboard’s 2018 Woman of the Year. Grande’s start into superstardom was thanks to her first full-length studio album, “Yours Truly,” which spawned the top 10 hit “The Way,” featuring former boyfriend and rapper Mac Miller. The song was praised for Grande’s vocals and drew comparisons to music legend Mariah Carey. The rest of the album's singles were less successful but still received heavy radio time, allowing Grande’s voice to reach a wider audience. “Yours Truly” was praised by critics, but failed to receive any Grammy nominations. In 2014, Grande released her second studio album, “My Everything,” solidified her status as one of pop music’s budding princesses. The album included the top 10 singles “Problem,” “Break Free” and (arguably her best song to date) “Love Me Harder.” With a string of successful singles Grande was able to snag herself a Grammy nomination for Best Pop Vocal Album. However, fame comes with a price. It was during this time when she started to date rapper Big Sean while he was still dating “Glee” star Naya Rivera. Rivera made the accusations that the couple began to date while they were still together in her book “Sorry, Not Sorry.” Grande was scrutinized for her role in the breakup. Grande and Big Sean later split. Following Grande’s breakup from Big Sean, the singer began to date one of her backup dancers, Ricky Alvarez. The relationship was brief, but Grande once again saw controversy when she was caught licking doughnuts and saying some misguided quotes. The singer was quickly criticized by both fans and the press for her actions. Grande would later issue an apology for her actions. In 2016, Grande made her musical comeback with her much darker — and best album to date — “Dangerous Woman.” The album was a huge success for Grande, spawning even more top 10 singles. The album’s lead single and title track “Dangerous Woman” saw chart success and even earned the singer a Grammy nomination for Best Pop Solo Performance. “Into You” served as the second single and instantly became a fan favorite. Although it was less successful than her previous single, it

remains her second-best song. The most commercially successful song, “Side to Side,” was released as the third single and featured rapper Nicki Minaj. Following the release of “Dangerous Woman,” Grande embarked on a world tour. It was during the tour that Grande experienced one of the darkest moments in her career, as well as one of the darkest moments in recent history. While at a stop in Manchester, bombs went off in the crowd during an alleged terror attack, resulting in the death and injuries of several people. Innocent men, women and children were all affected. An inexcusable event at a place of unity. The loss was, and continues to be, felt by many. Grande vowed to return and to assist the families affected by this tragedy. One Love Manchester became the concert to benefit the victims and their families. Grande asked some of her famous friends to appear and to help raise money. Performers included Little Mix, Miley Cyrus and Justin Bieber, among others. The concert raised $3 million for the victims and their families. However, the money raised cannot take the place of loved ones. In addition to raising money, the concert was used as a symbol for unity and love. One Love Manchester shined a light in an otherwise dark moment. After this tragic event Grande took some time off. With the support of her thenboyfriend Mac Miller, Grande began to work on her next album. However, the couple would not last. Miller struggled with sobriety issues and it became the breaking point for Grande. Miller and Grande split and Grande began to date

Saturday Night Live star Pete Davidson. The couple quickly became engaged after weeks of dating. It was during their time together that Grande would release her next album “Sweetener.” On it, she included a song dedicated to the victims of the Manchester bombing entitled “get well soon” with a built-in moment of silence for those who lost their lives. Soon after the release of “Sweetener” Grande experienced the loss of former boyfriend Mac Miller, who died after an apparent drug overdose. Throughout their relationship together, his substance abuse became too much and was soon a catalyst for their separation.

Miller’s death was a shock to many. Fans of both Grande and Miller grieved for the loss. Support for Miller’s family came from across the globe. Grande posted several tributes to Miller on social media, as well as publicly showing support for Miller’s family. Shortly after the rapper’s death Grande and Davidson split. However, on her latest single, “thank you, next,” Grande seems to be accepting the hardships and moving forward in her life. With an album said to be dropping soon, Grande keeps forging on, despite the hardships, and, as she says on the last single off of “Sweetener,” “just keep[s] breathin’.”

Piper Wood • Illustrator

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REVIEW: Saginaw's 12th annual film festival shows room for improvement Maddison Godi • Reporter

From Nov. 8 to Nov. 11, Saginaw hosted the 12th annual Riverside Saginaw Film Festival. The festival was created to bring foreign films to Saginaw and bring in visitors from surrounding counties. However, I felt the entertainment fell short of its mark. The films may seem cheap, but at $6 per show, it adds up quickly. After viewing six total films over the weekend, the cost would come out to $36! Add in meals and travel between the five locations and it makes for a fairly expensive weekend. Pre-festival passes were available for $40 and at the door were $45. A festival pass doesn’t offer much value unless the buyer plans to see all eleven showings throughout the weekend. Otherwise, it’s ideal to stick with the $6 tickets. Although the festival is an expense, it was nice to have the option to view films at numerous locations in the area including The Court Theater, Pit and Balcony Inc., Castle Museum, Hoyt Library and First Congregational Church. The locations are scattered throughout Saginaw allowing for those involved to explore the area. Personally, The Court Theater was my favorite during the daytime. Its open balcony offered a perfect viewing experience and the usual movie concessions were available for sale. In the future, the festival should include activities between showings. Saginaw

could benefit from involving local shops and eateries. When walking out of the theater I often found myself searching for diversions between showings. In the future I would love for the festival to include restaurant options tied into the film list. For example, after seeing the Japanese film “Shoplifters,” I decided to track down a sushi restaurant across town to continue the exposure to the culture. If a list of entertainment activities was provided, the festival could be more rewarding. Film fanatics should take the time to plan in advance. While looking through the film list, try to choose from each genre of film present. The exposure to new cultures is riveting. I can say without a doubt I never would have experienced anything I saw on screen while staying at home and streaming Netflix. Although there are negative aspects to the Riverside Saginaw Film Festival, for people with enough time and money, it is an event worth attending. Looking through the theaters, there was an absence of younger blood until late in the evening, which surprised me because I think, for college students, it’s worth it to take part and watch at least one film. If you enjoy seeing creative films, it’s also worth it to take the time to attend. Some tips I would give would be to work a schedule out using the time chart from the Riverside Saginaw Film Festival’s website, remembering to include time for meals along with travel from each location for the ultimate experience.

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The Court Street Theater sign illuminates the night, displaying the theater's participation in the Riverside Film Festival. Nov. 10, 2018, Saginaw.

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McAlear-Sawden students find the yellow brick road

CAST Dorothy Toto Scarecrow/ Hunk Tin Man/ Hickory Cowardly Lion/ Zeke Wicked Witch/ Miss Gulch Glinda/ Auntie E Wizard of Oz/ Professor Marvel Uncle Henry/ Oz Guard/ Doorman

Abigail Kuhns Caroline Temple Robert Heyart Ryan McConnell Coby Vitany Ashley Chapman Ashley Higgins Weston Smith Walker Wenzel

The Lollipop Guild

McAlear-Sawden Elementary Students

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Young performers bring 'Wizard of Oz' to Delta College Ryan Reichard • Reporter

UNIVERSITY CENTER — On Friday, Nov. 9, students from McAlear-Sawden Elementary School joined Delta College students and community members in a new rendition of the Hollywood classic “The Wizard of Oz.” Director Beth Heyart decided on the iconic film for a couple different reasons. “First, the show is well known, appeals to all ages and most people are familiar with the plot” says Heyart. “The other reason we chose this musical was due to a partnership with McAlear-Sawden Elementary School. We partnered with them to produce a version of ‘Christmas Carol’ called ‘Bah Humbug!’ back in December 2016. The McAlear students have been working hard along with our adult cast to create the magical land of Oz. This is a unique partnership and allows a new generation to experience theater first hand.” As part of this production, Heyart was able to utilize some of the recent upgrades to the Delta College lecture theater, making for a more enticing and elaborate theater experience. “The lecture theater had upgrades to the curtain track system that now allows

us to use backdrops for the first time. [...] This has dramatically changed the way we are doing our show,” explains Heyart. Since many of the performers in the play were younger, Heyart decided to make use of the Young Performers Edition of the play, which shortens the run time while keeping many of the important details that made the original “Wizard of Oz” so memorable. “We decided to produce the Young Performers Edition of the script,” says Heyart. “This version is about half the length of the full musical. We felt that school groups that typically come to our morning shows would appreciate a show that lasted only an hour and 20 minutes. We also felt that this would be better for our blended cast of elementary students and adults to perform.” The audience seemed to agree, letting out a rousing round of applause after each act. When the play had finished, many audience members were on their feet in support of the actors with resounding praise. “I thought it was really good,” says Dayna Kelly, an audience member. “I have never been to [a play] before and I really enjoyed it.” Another audience member, Matt Kemp, echoed Kelly’s statements. “I thought the kids did a good job,” says Kemp.

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The Wicked Witch of West (Ashley Chapman) promises to make Dorothy (Abigail Kuhns) and her little dog Toto (Caroline Temple) pay for killing her sister, the Wicked Witch of the East. Nov. 9, 2018, University Center.

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“The set looked nice and everything came together very well.” Colby Vitany who played the cowardly lion enjoyed the play as well. “The experience was amazing for me. I’ve been in a play before, but doing a musical was a great time for me. It was, so far, the first time where I got to act, sing and dance together,” says Vitany. There had been a slight change from the original 1939 film to the new adaptation that was performed on Delta College’s stage. The script was cut shorter in order for the play to be friendlier for the audience members and actors alike. Many did not notice the difference between the two. “I thought it followed the movie pretty good,” says Kemp. For those that have not seen the movie, the play offered a new experience for them. “I have never seen the movie,” says Kelly “But I liked the play.” All of the hard work put into “The Wizard of Oz” appears to have paid off. With an outcry of positive response from the audience, the second partnership between McAlearSawden and Delta College seems to have found the yellow brick road that shows there is no place quite like the theater.

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The Munchkin Lollipop Guild welcome Dorothy (Abigail Kuhns) to the land of Oz by dancing and giving her candy offerings in Delta College’s production of “Wizard of Oz.” Nov. 9, 2018, University Center.

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Dorothy (Abigail Kuhns) and Toto (Caroline Temple) leave the Munchkins to follow the yellow brick road that will take them to the Wizard of Oz, in hopes of finding their way back to Kansas. Nov. 9, 2018, University Center.

Dorothy (Abigail Kuhns), Toto (Caroline Temple), Scarecrow (Robert Heyart), Tin Man (Ryan McConnell) and Lion (Coby Vitany) finally arrive to see the Wizard of Oz in hopes of receiving what they need to live out a happy life. Nov. 9, 2018, University Center.

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Pioneers light up the court with talent Joe Thornton • Editor-in-Chief

Following a weekend of basketball at the Kalamazoo Valley Community College (KVCC) Invitational, Head Coach Carlos McMath and his team faced the Olivet Comets’ JV team at home on Nov. 14. The Delta College Pioneers had momentum for this game after going 3-0 over the weekend, and they looked to continue their win streak against the Comets. Immediately after the tipoff, both teams were off to the races. Neither team pulled any punches as they entered an offensive slugfest. Delta struggled early with their three-point shooting, an area that they were dominant in last year, but they were able to make up for that weakness by passing quickly around the perimeter and driving through lanes for layups. The Pioneers were able to maintain intensity the entire first half, but they didn’t seem as organized or collected as last year’s team. Instead, they were aggressive, which led to a high-scoring affair for both teams in the first half. At halftime, the score was 51-47 with Delta holding the lead. As the second half began, Delta came out with energy and determination, which translated to an 8-0 run for the Pioneers early. The Pioneers gained steam throughout the second half as they seemed to find their rhythm offensively. Their sophomore center, Peyton Miller, erupted in the second half, and scored consistently in the paint. Eventually, the Pioneers got so much momentum it was impossible to stop them. The real swing of the pendulum came when Evan Anderson subbed in and dunked on an already deflated Olivet JV team. He was the straw that broke the camel’s back, and the Pioneers kept piling on points to finish with a 117-99 win over the Comets. While this win may have been impressive for fans, McMath was underwhelmed with how his

team performed. “I think we played hard, but we didn’t perform defensively. Defense is our number one philosophy, and giving up 99 points — to anybody… it’s not good for us. [...] Tonight it seemed like we were just trying to outscore them. [...] I feel as though we disrespected the game of basketball. We disrespected Olivet by not coming out and playing our best brand of basketball. The defensive effort will Jaylie Dice • Photo Editor get a lot better, or guys just won’t be playing, No. 32 Javion Felton reaches over defenders for an easy it’s that simple,” basket. Nov. 14, 2018, University Center. explained McMath. Although to championship performance on the court. disappointed with his team’s performance, McMath “Tonight, we’re still at least one point better than is proud of how the freshmen on this team have been Olivet, so we moved to 4-0. At the same time, we’re able to transition to playing at the college level. the 14th team in the nation. We want to be No. 1. We “The freshmen guys are doing their part. Jackarus want to think like champions, and we didn’t give a Smith and Goliath Mitchell — those guys are championship performance tonight,” sighed McMath. extremely talented, probably two of the most talented For those hoping to see more of Delta’s men’s guys in the conference. Bar none — freshman or basketball team this season, find their schedule at sophomore. Aaron Collins brings a different type of www.deltapioneers.com/sports or follow me on Twitter defensive intensity at point guard,” said McMath. for live coverage of the home games @DCJoeThornton. With this win, the team goes to 4-0 on the season, but McMath wants to see his team develop a championship mindset, which will translate

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No. 44 Evan Anderson ties his sneakers in preparation for Delta’s big home game against Olivet College JV. Nov. 14, 2018, University Center.

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College basketball season begins with a new bully Joe Thornton • Editor-in-Chief

With NBA basketball beginning and everyone hyped up over LeBron James and the Golden State Warriors, that hype train is given a little more room to breathe as college basketball begins. Actually, should we call this college basketball season, or just name it “Zion and R.J.’s reign of terror”? For those who don’t know, Zion Williamson and R.J. Barrett were two of the biggest names entering this college basketball season (especially after they both committed to Duke), and they have not disappointed thus far. In the season opener, Williamson put up 28 points with an 84.6 percent field goal percentage while Barrett put up 33 points with a 50 percent field goal percentage. The most impressive play of the night, however, is one that couldn’t be given proper respect by a box score. It came when Williamson, on a block, stole the ball from Kentucky’s Nick Richards like candy from a baby, then dribbled down the court for a beautiful bounce pass to R.J. Barrett for an easy layup. That’s the terrifying thing. These two players individually could carry a team, but they’re both carrying each other and playing unselfishly together. Also, keep in mind, this is against the Kentucky Wildcats. You know, the number two ranked team in the nation? They made Kentucky look like a bunch of boys playing against men. I have to be honest, I’d seen a lot of Williamson’s tape from his high school days. I didn’t believe he’d be able to dominate in college, when everyone was his size and of a similar talent, but I stand corrected. There isn’t anyone in college basketball close to his talent. Williamson is 6-foot-7 and 285 pounds. Can you imagine the immense fear these players feel as they have to try to guard him in the paint? Not to mention he has a 40-plus-inch vertical. I mean… sheesh. Analysts are already telling NBA teams to start tanking so they can secure a top pick and take one of these two phenomenal prospects. Here’s to hoping one of them fall into the Pistons’ lap.

Women’s basketball team puts up big points against Glen Oaks Joe Thornton • Editor-in-Chief

As the resounding echo of basketballs dribbling filled the Pioneer Gym on Nov. 14, the Delta women’s basketball team had nothing on their mind but victory. With a fairly young roster of freshmen, these girls felt a need to prove themselves on the court. This comes from not only within the players, but also from Head Coach Shonda Long in her second season as Delta’s head coach. The women’s basketball team, coming off a disappointing 17-18 season, actively recruited in the offseason to bring in new talent. “We recruited all of them, found them and they became a part of our team, and they already knew they were [...] the diamonds in the rough. So they know they just need to come out here and play their game. I know the type of level they’re capable of [playing at],” Long stated. Long was able to see these freshmen players pay dividends, as they performed effectively to breeze past Glen Oaks in a 90-64 victory. These promising freshmen include the likes of Elizabeth Selich, Kennedi Maurer and Katie Engelhardt. This trio alone combined for 52 points of the 90 that were scored by the Lady Pioneers against Glen Oaks.

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The Lady Pioneers show off their defensive skill as No. 22 Jeni Grinwis tries to protect the paint. Nov. 14, 2018, University Center. With so many new players on the team, it is important to have experienced leaders. That is where Marisa Morton shines, showing leadership and pushing the freshmen to get better. “I’m always trying to improve communication with the team and trying to improve as a leader — not just through my play but [also by] talking to them in practice and making sure they know what we’re doing,” stated Morton. Long believes that her team’s

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Head Coach Shonda Long discusses the game plan with her players during a timeout. Nov 14, 2018, University Center.

impressive performance in this contest was much improved over earlier games this season. “The only difference from today and [...] [our past games] is that we finished this game. We put more pressure on their guards [and] we didn’t wait until the end to start pressuring their guards. [...] [Also], I think we executed our plays a lot better,” explained Long. As any great coach knows, even when your team wins, there is something to be learned — Long is no different. “We need to work on being quicker — getting in position quicker and boxing out. That will lead to offensive rebounds. So, in practice this week we’re focusing on that. We focus more on ourselves than the opponent. We worry about what we need to be better at [...] because if we perfect what we need to perfect [...] they have to worry about stopping us. If we can fix that I think we’ll be the team that we should be.” stated Long. If you’re looking to attend the Delta’s women’s basketball games this season, find their schedule at www.deltapioneers. com/sports or follow me on Twitter for live coverage of the home games @DCJoeThornton.

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Frustrated Fan: Le’Veon Bell continues to prove me wrong Joe Thornton • Editor-in-Chief

Dear Le’ Veon Bell, Wow. It is week 10 in the NFL, which means the Steelers just finished playing their ninth game in a row without you, their “star” running back. I made a mistake, saying in a previous article that it was “mandator y” that you return to the Steelers by week 11, but you knew that didn’t you? It’s only mandator y if you plan on playing this season at all. It wasn’t until this week that I considered the ver y real possibility that you may elect to not play a single down this season. My brain can’t even wrap around the idea. The worst part? The Steelers don’t even want you, let alone need you. Your “buddy” James Conner has risen to stardom while you sit on your couch, watching at home. Big Ben Roethlisberger just threw for five touchdowns against what analysts believe to be an impressive Panthers team. Personally, I don’t think the Panthers are all that, but what do I know? I’ve chosen to be a Lions fan. Regardless, the Steelers aren’t lacking talent in any way without you. Even if they take away Conner, they have one of the best wide receiver tandems in the league with Antonio Brown and promising upand-comer JuJu Smith-Schuster. It really boggles my mind and, honestly. upsets me.

I knew from week one, after Conner was able to pile on 135 rush yards while tacking on another 57 yards receiving, in the season debut that you should have come back the second week. How could you not see that? Even worse, how could your agent not? Conner has been undermining your worth with ever y big play, slashing into your own words that you are irreplaceable. Le’ Veon — listen. Your agent is screwing you over. You should have come back week one, when there was still a bit of value for you within your franchise, and within the league. I know you’ve only been gone 10 weeks, but in that time, your whole “I’m irreplaceable, I’m the best argument” has been worn out. Alvin Kamara? He’s better than you. Todd Gurley? He’s so much better than you. James Conner? Making us all forget about you. Meanwhile, you’re sitting at home, sending out upside-down tweets and cheering on your team from the couch when you, and ever yone else, knows they won’t be your team next season. Sincerely, A Frustrated Fan

Pioneer of the Week: Peyton Miller outhustles the competition Joe Thornton • Editor-in-Chief

Peyton Miller, sophomore center for the men’s basketball team, has come into his own in his second year for the Pioneers. Before the season began, he was recognized by Head Coach Carlos McMath as a player who “leads by example,” and he did more of that in the Pioneers’ recent game against Olivet’s JV team. Miller, or “Big Country” as his teammates call him, went off for 21 points, converting on all nine of his field goal attempts, and scoring three out of four free throws. While this is Miller’s most impressive performance thus far, he plans on expanding his game to get even better. “I always want to get better, and I have a chip on my shoulder. I know I’m not the most talented guy on the court, but I’m going to outwork you. That’s how I’ve improved and how I’ll keep improving, just working hard,” explained Miller. At a young age, it was obvious to Miller’s parents that basketball was his passion. While most children are playing with toys,

Miller found it more enjoyable to play with a basketball. That inherent inclination is what led him to where he is today. “My first organized league was when I was five, but my dad tells me I started way back when I was two. I was always shooting on my Little Tikes hoop, and I always wanted to have a basketball,” Miller laughed. Although he started young, it wasn’t until much later in life that he realized the potential for his talents on the court. “When I first started, I wasn’t that great. I just worked really hard and then eventually, I got taller. I used to be pretty short, so I had to work hard for my position, but [...] sophomore year in high

school, I hit my growth spurt. I was still working hard and outworking people, and with the height, I realized I need to keep working and getting better at this,” said Miller. Miller now stands at 6 feet 5 inches tall, giving the Pioneers a dominant presence in the paint, and any other part of the court. Miller hopes to keep his basketball career going past Delta College, with aspirations to transfer to a Division II school to play for two more years. While Miller loves basketball, he understands there is more than that, and plans on obtaining a degree in elementary education. “I’m going into education because I work really well with kids, and there’s just something about teaching the younger generation that’s always been important to me,” stated Miller. Catch Miller, and the rest of the men’s basketball team, in his next home game on Wednesday, Dec. 12 against Jackson College.

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Maia Wiederhold • Illustrator

Sophomore Peyton Miller has come alive for the Pioneers in his second year. Miller scored 21 points against Olivet's JV team. Nov. 15, 2018, University Center.

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SATIRE: Horoscopes for the holidays Michael Piwowarski • News Editor

Virgo (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) You’ve got this! No one’s gonna push you around. You’re gonna win if you persevere and plow ahead. Go ahead and leave a bowl of leftover Halloween candy in the break room. Pay no attention to the goofballs at work who want to decorate every nook and cranny in the office for Christmas.

Aries (March 21 to April 19) Call in sick today. It doesn’t matter if you’re sick or not; just pretend that you have a strange disease. Fake coughing over the phone can sound very convincing, you just gotta do it right. Don’t post a selfie on Facebook with that 6-point buck you shot though, they’ll start getting suspicious.

Taurus (April 20 to May 20) The stars predict that everything will go right in your life for the next month or so. You will get good grades on your quizzes, have a good love life, get promoted in your job and so forth. That is, unless you decide to crack your usual jokes at your family’s Thanksgiving gathering. Break that tradition right this instant; you know nobody likes your jokes.

Gemini (May 21 to June 20) Your era of celebrity worship will be over when you find out that your favorite pop singer — whose wardrobe you have longed to imitate for years, whose romantic life you are obsessed with, whose cell phone number you have written in your diary — drinks LaCroix. You know, that fruitflavored fizzy stuff that wants to be soda but isn’t? Piper Wood • Illustrator

Cancer (June 21 to July 22) Your life feels empty. You can fill that void by taking several algebra classes. Hey, mastering those variables and prime numbers is a good way to improve your low self-esteem.

Leo (July 23 to Aug. 22) Practice makes perfect. You may suck at trivia now, but keep trying. Go to bar trivia nights at every opportunity you can. Even if you lose, you can still get drunk on 50-cent beers. See! It’s worth trying just for that!

Libra (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) You have never had good luck with using Tinder, have you? You keep trying it off and on, only to give up miserably. But guess what, Tinder really does work! The problem is you’re using it all wrong. The secret is to stop leaving your tinder box out in the rain. It’s hard to light a fire with wet sticks.

Scorpio (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Pizza, anyone? You’ll have a lot of pizza in your house this weekend: all over the dinner table, all over the couch, all over the floor, wall and ceiling. That is, unless you fix the broken lid on your food processor before you start on that new spaghetti recipe you found on Facebook.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) The stars say every Sagittarius is a wonderful, charismatic person… except for you. You can bond with other Sagittariuses, though, if you can find a way to break your habit of using way too much cologne and showing off your laughable dance moves at karaoke night.

Capricorn (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Start playing your favorite music at work. Queue a Spotify playlist on your phone, turn it up and don’t pay attention to that idiot in the other cubicle who doesn’t like music. He can solve his own problems by learning to like music or investing in ear protection.

Aquarius (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Patience is a virtue; it is the key to a happy life. Remember that when you get stuck at a traffic jam in the middle of Independence Bridge while running late to work next week.

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It’s never too early for a little Christmas spirit

November is not the time for Christmas music

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Alas! Halloween is over. Everyone has hung up their costumes and winter is just around the corner. ‘Tis the season to break out the Christmas music and jingle your bells through every decked hall you can find. It’s finally time to kick off the most wonderful time of the year! This may be the case for many; however, some disagree. People far and wide have been debating when the correct time for Christmas music is, and I think it’s time to put our differences aside and take a logical look at all of the evidence. First and foremost, those who hate on

Maia Wiederhold • Illustrator

Christmas music being played in November argue that it takes away from Thanksgiving. A valid argument, but what I have to say to that is this: If you don’t want Christmas music to be played during Thanksgiving, then find me some top-tier Thanksgiving bangers. Who’s gonna be the first artist to drop the greatest hit of the thanksgiving season “Drumstick Boy?” Where is my Thanksgiving rendition of “Let It Flow! Let It Flow! Let It Flow! (Gravy Edition)?” When is “All I want for Thanksgiving is Food”

dropping? Questions that I want answered before another person tells me that Christmas music shouldn’t be being played as soon as the clock strikes midnight on Nov. 1. I believe that Christmas music doesn’t taint the month of November or the spirit of Thanksgiving by any means; rather, it enhances the experience. Sure, Christmas music may not share the same themes celebrated on Thanksgiving, but rather than take away from the holiday, it adds an overall jolly tone to a person's mood and helps further prepare them for the excitement of the entire season: Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years alike. And for all of the scrooges that disagree, I hope that you all have a fun time carving your turkeys and baking your green bean casseroles in silence since you refuse to accept the anthems of the season. People want to be festive and there’s nothing much you can do to change that. As I stated above, the medium point that (seemingly) would make everyone happy would be to release some catchy, modern, Thanksgiving-themed music. For everything that Thanksgiving stands for, it's about time that the holiday gets its own mixtape, at the very least!

Every year on Nov. 1 people eagerly begin to anticipate the holiday season with an almost obnoxious enthusiasm. The Halloween decorations are taken down and replaced with Christmas decorations. Perhaps the most egregious aspect to come along with the switching of decorations is the music that coincides with their arrival. I’m not saying that I despise Christmas music. Quite the contrary. I’ll be the first one blaring “All I Want For Christmas Is You” come Dec. 1. However, that is on Dec. 1, not Nov. 1. The Christmas season doesn’t officially begin until December. The whole month of November gets overshadowed as if its only recognition is as pre-December. Christmas decorations are put up and Christmas music is played. I go into the store — Christmas music is playing. I turn on the radio — Christmas music is playing. It is inescapable! I’m not a scrooge, but it would be nice to enjoy the month before Christmas. Every year it begins earlier and earlier. The Halloween tunes are shuffled off the radio at night and then early in the morning they are replaced with season classics. For two whole months, I hear the same songs on the radio. All day. Everyday. Hearing Christmas music a month in advance takes the wonder out of the holiday. Instead of enjoying the songs as

I hear them, it becomes similar to beating a dead horse. I appreciate Christmas music more in December, because I know that the time I can listen to it is fleeting. If I have access to it for a month in advance, I appreciate it less. Everyone begins to forget about Thanksgiving and focus solely on Christmas. I want to enjoy stuffing my face so full I can barely move and not have to listen to Christmas music while doing it. I don’t want “Jingle Bells” — I want more stuffing. I can wait from “Last Christmas” until this one, but I can’t wait for dessert. I won’t be asking “Where Are You Christmas,” but I will be asking where the mashed potatoes are.

It becomes insufferable, especially when the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is on and the acts that are in it begin to sing holiday tunes. I know Thanksgiving doesn’t have music for itself, but that doesn’t mean we go and push Christmas music on it. Christmas music should not be allowed until the gravy is gone. It’s time to take November back and let it sing for itself. It’s time for No Christmas Music November.

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Family values end at the table It’s officially November and Thanksgiving is right around the corner. Along with this holiday comes a time for families to reunite, celebrate and enjoy a meal together. However, where families used to sit at the table now sits empty chairs and cold food. The cause for the emptiness at the table? Why, the latest in deals and savings of course. Since the inauguration of Black Friday, there has been a divide in values among Americans. Instead of enjoying the company of family, we instead, as a society, enjoy the company of savings on Christmas gifts. Thanksgiving has become less about the meal and more about the deal. Families are rushing to finish their meal together to go out and shop for the

latest bargains and deals. Oftentimes, Thanksgiving is being held earlier in the day, so that when later hours come, people can go and spend their money on presents. Instead of traveling to see family, many now stay at home to be near the best deals. We no longer enjoy food. Instead, it appears we enjoy trampling others and fighting over the most meaningless objects. Stuffing no longer refers to the side dish. Stuffing has become cramming as many items into your cart or hands as possible before anyone else gets them. Mashed potatoes have become mashed toys in the bottom of the carts — the food left on the table while the dollar is consumed. Each year,z companies

push out more and more advertisements so that you will spend more money. The more money you spend, generally, the more time you are spending away from your family. In addition, Black Friday takes away members of the family to work on Thanksgiving. The number of people working retail who leave before the leftovers are packed is massive. The people who work Black Friday have to rush through a meal to get to work and do not get as much time with their families. Every year, the sound of chit chat at the table is replaced with screaming over a deal on a big-screen TV, and the food is replaced with a shopping cart full of presents. We have put a price on family values; but, are we really considering the cost?

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College students take on the season of giving Maddison Godi • Reporter

B e fore Ha l lowe e n w as e ve n comple te d, hol id ay shoppi ng ads b e g an pl ag ui ng tele v isi on and r ad i o st at i ons. The us e of t he words “Bl ack Fr id ay ” is spre ad i ng l i ke w i ld f i re, shov i ng t he s e as on of g iv i ng at e ve r yone’s b an k account s. S a l e s c an te mpt shopp e rs qu ite a bit , s o it is b e st to pro ce e d w it h c aut i on. As col le ge stud e nt s, t he hol id ay s e as on shou ld b e a bre at h of f re sh ai r — a t ime away f rom cl ass e s to sp e nd w it h love d one s. It is to o b ad t he re sp onsibi lit y of p ay me nt d e ad li ne s, a long w it h t he hol id ay shoppi ng s e as on, on ly att ack s sh r i n k i ng b an k account s. The b e st way to sur v ive t he “fe st ive” st re ss is to pl an. As t he snow b e g i ns to f a l l, a l l w i l l b e r ush i ng into store s to purchas e e x t r av ag ant g i f t s for t hos e cl os e to our he ar t s. B e fore e nter i ng t he ne are st ma l l, t houg h , it’s i d e a l to have a purchasi ng pl an. Bu d ge t i ng is t he b e st cou rs e of ac t i on. S e tt i ng a sp end i ng li mit b as e d on l ast ye ar 's e xp e ns e s help s to ke e p a l l g i f t id e as und e r w r ap s. Ta k i ng t he t i me to w r ite out a list and i nt ro duci ng a p e rs on's name (a long w it h g i f t i d e as) w i l l a l low for t he b e st succe ss. C re ate a naug ht y or ni ce list to cons e r ve sp e nd i ng out si d e of im me d i ate f ami ly. It’s a lw ay s ok ay to re f us e an e x t r a g i f t e xchange or, as b a d as it may s ound, d ist i ng uish b e t we e n f r ie nds and clos e r f r i e nds. T he re ne e ds to b e a li ne b e t we e n ne e ds and want s. Inste ad of r ush i ng st raig ht to t he store s for t he bi g ge st s a le s,

it’s unb e at able to match pr i ce s. L o ok i nto coup oni ng — d on’t b e e mb ar r ass e d, it 's a t re nd for a l l adu lt s. A ls o, d on’t b e af r ai d to lo ok on li ne for che ap e r ite ms on site s such as Amaz on or Eb ay. For t hos e w ho e nj oy st ay i ng snug g le d at home, t he re is Cy b e r Mond ay. Joi n t he mai nst re am shopp e rs on Nov. 2 6 w he n t he y avoi d wa k i ng up i n t he d e ad of t he ni g ht , conf ront at i on and cr abby c ash i e rs. O n li ne shoppi ng ma ke s it e asy to comp are pr i ce s and t a ke s ha lf t he t i me. As an ad d e d b onus, f ami li e s and f r i e nds c an e nj oy Than k sg iv i ng toge t he r i nste ad of d ash i ng out t he d o or i nto t he f r i g i d ni g ht . No e xp e ns e c an b e put on home mad e g i f t s. Pe ople c an us e Pi nte re st to f ash i on t he most cre at ive g i f t s for love d one s to che r ish fore ve r. Th is app /site is w he re us e rs c an s e arch and s ave a l l pi ns und e r or i g i na l t it le s. A l l holi d ay p ar t y pl anni ng on a bud ge t , i n te r ms of re cip e s and fe st ive d e cor at i ons, c an b e found on Pi nte re st ma k i ng t he s e as on of g iv i ng more af ford able. L ast ly, d o not pro cr ast i nate by t h i n k i ng a l l t he g i f t s and s a le s w i l l wait . L ast mi nute sp e nd i ng e qu a ls t he h i g he st e xp e ns e. G oi ng out on C h r ist mas Eve and bi nge shoppi ng put s t he bi g ge st st r ai n on a b an k account . Th is holi d ay s e as on, ple as e shop st r ate g i c a l ly and pl an a he ad. C h r ist mas is a t i me to rel ax — d on't ma ke it more of a hassle t han it ne e ds to b e.

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