Volume 80 Issue 1, January 9, 2017

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Special Winter Issue Andy Rapp Retires Page 2

Things to do in the new year Page 4

Tri-City Hotspots Page 6&&

A majora misconception Page 10

2017 forecast Page 11

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Meet the editorinchief, josie norris

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torytelling has always been a part of what made me, me. From playing pretend in the backyard of my childhood home, to scrawling incomprehensible narrative in a composition notebook, to documenting life and its stories with a camera, I was a born storyteller. However, I never knew how to turn that passion into a job. When I started at Delta, I didn’t have a clear idea of what I career path I wanted to follow. Then, two weeks into my first semester I joined the Delta Collegiate as a staff photographer and it clicked photojournalism was my way to continue telling stories. By the end of the year, I became photo editor, and since then I have been found snapping pictures all over at campus events, Delta Pioneers games, graduations, and local events and festivals. Meeting and photographing an array of members of the Delta community has been a highlight of my time here. In the fall of 2016, I took a semester off from Delta to work as a photo intern at MLive Media Group/ The Saginaw News and gained invaluable insight and experience, making me excited to come back to Delta and share what I’ve learned with my colleagues. Two and a half years after my first day at the Collegiate, I find myself at the helm of the talented staff as Editor-in-Chief, and I couldn’t be prouder of the work we do in bringing news and information to the Delta community. If you have story ideas or suggestions, send them our way! The Delta Collegiate is on Facebook, Twitter at @DeltaCollegiate and can be reached via email at deltacollegiate@gmail.com.

Division structure changes coming in May 2017 Ethan Moore

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hen the current Vice President of Instruction and Learning ser vices, Reva Curr y, was hired in 2014, her priority was to examine the cost and the effectiveness of the current division chair model. Curry researched changes the college could make, and in the summer of 2016, Delta College administration decided it was time to implement changes to the academic divisions. “[The administration] felt like it was time to let the faculty be creative with how the academic divisions are set up. We really have just given them the directive and they’ve taken off with it,” says Curry. The changes include moving eight divisions down to five, which includes decreasing the number of division chairs to five and combining many existing divisions, such as math and science, into one. The divisions were discussed and agreed upon by faculty after committee meetings and meetings with the current division chairs. The Faculty Executive Committee started the discussion with administration and facilitating communication between them and faculty to arrive at the division model now in place. “We had meetings and a faculty forum to discuss the changes and talk with the chairs. We were given audiences with Goodnow and Curry where we talked about the new plans, while also making it clear there were certain aspects of this process that we didn’t like,” says FEC Chair Tim Allen. Nobody likes change, and the faculty here at Delta are no different. c “This new structure will take people out of their comfort zones a little bit.

The faculty will have to deal with the loss of friends in their divisions and the changes in culture, but we’re hopeful the new divisions can mesh and help facilitate through the change,” says current Social Science Chair Laura Dull. The Division changes have caused a bit of friction between administration and faculty. Certain faculty members have been critical of the administration’s timeline and communication throughout this process. “The first deadline for this change came way too late in the game. From not knowing during the summer if this was going to happen to ‘Oh by the way, we’re implementing this,’ on the day before classes start, many faculty were in shock to put it mildly,” says Allen. Dull had similar feelings. “The timeline throughout this process has been a little frustrating. There hasn’t been any sort of financial pressure like ‘We need to do this now to make payroll,’ and so the faculty feel like they should have more time to figure this all out, but you could also say the speed has made it less painful, almost like a band-aid,” says Dull. Dave Peruski, the former dean of teaching and learning, believes the speed with which the process has happened actually has helped the process along. “I think the velocity by which we’ve done this restructuring has allowed people to have to move quickly and not dwell on the negatives that come with this. We’re getting everything done that needs to get done, so it can’t be all that bad,” says Peruski. Continued on Page 3...

Perspective shifts on feminine hygIene products Phoebe Fries

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fforts in making feminine hygiene products more accessible to women has been growing in popularity across the country. Last summer, the New York City Council decided to supply all of its public schools with free feminine hygiene products. Brown University recently launched a campus wide initiative to provide the school with free feminine hygiene products. Now Delta College is joining the movement to provide its female students with hygiene products. Nancy Kramer, an entrepreneur and the founder of freethetampons.org, spoke to the Collegiate about women’s hygiene products in public settings. “We did a pilot in New York, prior to the measure being approved, in regards to free hygiene products. This trial run actually increased attendance by 2.4 percent. That increase was made just by providing students with free tampons” says Kramer. “I honestly think that if men had periods then we wouldn’t even be having this discussion. It is a basic human need, tampons and pads are like toilet paper,”

Kramer says. “They are products that attend to normal bodily functions that we have no control over. But the people in charge of stocking public restrooms have historically been men and they have no experience with menstruation.” Kramer says the situation dealing with tampons in public restrooms hasn’t gotten better, but worse over the years. “I think that people try to squeeze out cost, the stocking of dispensers becomes problematic given the operational cost of them breaking. So people have just taken them out. Hopefully, by talking about this issue, we are turning the tide regarding tampons being seen as a necessity,” says Kramer. Delta Students Join the Conversation

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Andy Rapp hosted a weekly Trivia show in the mid 1980s - he is shown standing in the center of the set. Photo Courtesy | Pam Clark

C " " urrently Speaking" host Rapps up his career Andy Rapp, host of Delta’s WDCQ-TV program “Currently Speaking,” retires after almost 18 years of hosting the TV show. Photo Credit | Jessica Sierocki

Andy Rapp, host of Delta’s WDCQ-TV program “Currently Speaking,” wraps up one of his final shows on QTV. Photo Credit | Jessica Sierocki

Board of Trustees send off two long-time members Brynna Henika

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he Board of Trustees said goodbye to its longest serving members, Dee Dee Wacksman and Kimberly Houston, at its meeting on Dec. 14. “It has really been a pleasure for me…it has been really rewarding,” says Wacksman, who has represented Bay County since 2005. Once her final time is up, Wacksman plans to volunteer at events and take classes at Delta. Houston has represented Midland County since her first term in 2004. “I’m always amazed of the depths of the work that is done here,” Houston adds. “I’m very grateful for my time here at Delta College.” Also at the meeting, the Coca Cola Leaders of Promise gave a presentation regarding the scholarship for Phi Theta Kappa students at Delta College. The scholarship gives its recipients $1,000 toward their college education. David Clark, 2016 scholarship winner, gave a speech about the opportunities Phi Theta Kappa has given him. “Obstacles can be overcome by anyone,” says Clark, who will be completing his Associate’s in Applied Science in May 2017. The dinner portion of the meeting

discussed the importance of sabbatical leaves featuring presentations by Biology Professors, Charissa Urbano and Wendy Baker. Urbano gave her presentation of the online classes that she had established while on her sabbatical. “This is not something that probably would’ve happened without my sabbatical leave,” says Urbano. She also shared the statistics of the enrollment and the success throughout the course. Urbano also shared the strategy used for the lab portion that can be taken online as well, where lab kits will be mailed to the students’ home. Baker, on the other hand, spent her time working to find new locations for course work. Partnering with reserve employee, Steve Kahl, and Delta and Wisconsin college students, the groups completed outdoor projects. “I really wanted to be able to create a new curriculum and a new geographical location,” says Baker. Baker also adds that with the new course curriculum, Delta is working closely with Saginaw Valley State University to get the courses to transfer.

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ndy Rapp, host of Delta’s WDCQTV live discussion program “Currently Speaking”, announced his retirement in December. Rapp, who has hosted the show for seventeen and a half years, will be appearing on air for the last time on Dec. 13. “Currently Speaking” airs live on Tuesday nights at 8:00 p.m. and repeats Sunday afternoons at 2:00 p.m. The show discusses a variety of topics each week that are local, as well as expanding to national and global issues. Rapp retired from Delta as a professor of broadcasting history and law before taking the role of host for the show. Pam Clark, Executive Director of Institutional Advancement, had Rapp as a professor while pursuing her degree in broadcasting. “He worked halftime at the station then he taught broadcasting classes. When it came time to launch the show, I was a station manager then, and I remember it being odd hiring a former instructor of mine,” says Clark. According to Clark, Rapp is very animated on set. “He’s not a quiet person. Which is fun, he keeps you guessing and the show lively” says Clark. Rapp comments on his personal highlights throughout the years while hosting “Currently Speaking.” “I really think that by putting the emphasis on the guests who call in is a great way to link the community and the show. We have a very good audience. I really enjoy the people who call into us,” says Rapp.

“I’m going to miss coming here every Tuesday and doing battle with our crew. I really enjoyed working with this group, these are really professional people. I really will miss that. I will also miss listening to the callers, not all the callers, but some of the regulars especially,” says Rapp. Rapp ref lects on his experience throughout his career by saying, “I walk away from a lot of shows learning something from our viewers and guests.” “I don’t have any plans after this. I’d say I want to do a lot of traveling, but I don’t want to leave my home. There are so many things that I want to learn, books that I haven’t read, television programs I haven’t seen, I will go and see my daughter in Wisconsin, but I think that retirement is just a long vacation,” says Rapp. According to Clark, the show is going on hiatus while she and other executives figure out how to continue after Rapp’s departure. Clark states, “We probably won’t come back until next Fall. We are trying to figure out how we can align with the school’s curriculum. Also we are trying to find a way to involve students as producers, as well as revamping the format for the show.” Clark plans to hold a reception in honor of Rapp’s retirement in late January. “We want to invite the people who have shaped the show throughout the years, like guests Andy has interviewed, co-workers, and the people who have donated to the show.” For more information regarding the reception contact Clark at 989-686-9225 or pamelaclark@delta.edu .

Andy Rapp is on the megaphone, helping produce the live televised auction from the gymnasium. Photo Courtesy | Pam Clark

Delta snow day policy: against commuters? MaCayla Jablonski & Abigail Beckman

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elta issued a delayed opening on Monday Dec. 12, 2016 due to inclement weather. Many students were unhappy with the two-hour delay and have made their feelings clear by leaving comments on Delta’s Facebook post. With the amount of snow the Tri-Cities received over-night, people are curious as to what it takes for the college to close for a snow day. According to Delta’s website, the decision to close is made by Jean Goodnow who consults with the Facilities Director Larry Ramseyer and the Vice President of Instruction and Learning Services Dr. Reva Curry. These faculty members then debate on the following criteria: the current condition of the main roads leading to campus, weather reports regarding the track of the storm, the condition of drives and parking on the campus and the condition of heat and other utilities on campus. Their decision is what causes the school to stay open, close or delay. Students around campus are concerned that commuters aren't being taken into consideration when making the decision of closing campus. Annelise Norton, management marketing major at Delta, believes Michigan’s winters can be very dangerous and should be treated accordingly. “I think [Goodnow] doesn't really realize that students and staff drive from far away cities while she lives on campus. I think that she's more set on staff and core schedules than she is safety. A two hour delay is nice

but when people are driving an hour to get here in the snow and on the highway-- it's extremely unsafe,” says Norton. Ryan Neering, freshman from Bay City, says the delay in the school day was a smart idea. “I had car troubles coming in today and I'm in the local area. I don't think it's very safe for people from outside the immediate cities coming to school in this weather, especially people living on the back roads,” says Neering. Students online have expressed disapproval in Delta’s choice of delaying. One student, Aimee Coleman, commented, “Good to know a paycheck is more important than the lives of students.” Others on the post have backed the college’s choice of delay. A comment made by Mathematics Professor Tim Allen reads, “For those of you who claim that, ‘Delta never closes’ B.S. I've been teaching there for 26 years and every year, spare none has had at least 1 delay or one out right cancellation and more often 2 times per year. Yes, I keep track of these things.” Ramseyer, Bay City, says he is absolutely confident with the decision to delay rather than close the campus. “Everybody takes seriously the amount of commuting to get [to Delta], but everyone is an adult. It's just like a job. This is collegelevel education and we are preparing you for work. Rarely does an employer shut down a business because of snow,” says Ramseyer.

Ramseyer says those deciding on school closing don't solely think about how the roads are near campus, and the on campus conditions. “Our crews are very much capable of getting the campus in good shape. The campus could've been open at 6 a.m… but then we think about secondary roads and if there is a lot of drifting,” says Ramseyer. Ramseyer makes note that the decision making isn't always perfect, but he believes that if commuters are driving reasonably for Michigan’s weather conditions they will make it to campus safely. According to the National Weather Service, approximately 8-11 inches of snow fell on the southeastern part of Michigan throughout the day that Sunday Dec. 10 and ending Monday, Dec. 11 around 3 a.m. Saginaw got 8.5 inches. More than K-12 50 schools around the Tri-Cities closed for a snow day. Compared to local colleges and universities, Delta’s delay matched similarly to Saginaw Valley State University’s delay until 10:30 a.m. Other regional schools including Baker College, Northwood University and MidMichigan Community College did not close nor delay for inclement weather, while Mott Community College closed for the entire day. To receive Delta College’s text alerts for school closings, text DELTAEMG to 888-7777.

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Millennials wracked with anxiety Becca Owens

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Infographic | Caitlin Wejrowski

Division structure changes coming in May 2017 Continued from front page... Ethan Moore

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ommunication can always improve obviously, but we’ve been extremely open with the faculty and allowed them to have their voices heard throughout this entire process. I have met and am willing to meet with any faculty member one on one to talk about their feelings and concerns,” says Curry. Why did this change need to happen in the first place? Everybody agrees that declining enrollment and economics play a role, but what other reasons have been made as to why the divisions are shrinking? That’s where it gets fuzzy. “The administration has given us three different factors as to why we’re restructuring. The first is efficiency, they think we can operate more smoothly with five chairs as opposed to eight; they are worried about succession planning with so many academic administrators close to retirement age and nobody jumping up and down to take their spots; and the third piece is budget,” says Dull.

Some faculty feel, however, that the divisions were working effectively and efficiently at eight. “The reasons given to us have been kind of foggy. We’ve been told it’s about efficiency and [the administration] has said in the past that they would like to see more faculty collaboration, but I don’t think the eight division model was going poorly,” says Allen. Curry believes it’s not just about the college’s bottom line, but she believes that restructuring is important to constantly grow as a college and to make sure that academics stay up to standards. “We’re making these changes to help sustain the current division model that we have in place, and not only that, but we’re trying to create new synergies on campus, some new opportunities for collaborating and creativity, and most importantly we want the faculty to show our students what to do when you’re faced with adversity,” says Curry.

ike many in her generation, Lindsay Ball attended college while battling a powerful and paralyzing enemy: anxiety. “My anxiety has prevented me from driving, prevented me from going to work, prevented me from even leaving my house,” the recent Central Michigan University graduate explains. During her years at college, her anxiety was “like an endless cycle,” Ball says. “I would have panic attacks and then get anxiety about my panic attacks.” Half of college students last year reported anxiety had affected them, and the number suffering those disorders is steadily growing, statistics show. The National Alliance on Mental Illness states that only about 41 percent of adults that have a disorder got treatment. A 2014-2015 survey by the Association for University and College Counseling Center Directors found 73 percent of counseling centers saw an increase in the severity of student mental health concerns and related behavior on their campuses. Just 1.4 percent reported a decrease and 25.5 percent were unsure. Anne Marie Brooks, 49, is a licensed master social worker who works with the local young adults with substance abuse issues, says stress and anxiety often go hand-in-hand with pressure from work and school. “I think the expectation that now also

for millennials is that you don’t only need a bachelor’s degree but that you will eventually need a master’s degree, and you know, that is very expensive,” she said. “Not being able to find a job even with a bachelor’s degree -- that can be stressful.” Medication is often an option to treat anxiety but Brooks says it can help but recommends trying counseling and other methods of treatment first. If going the pharmaceutical route, people need to be patient, she said. “They can take four to six weeks to go into effect and sometimes you have to try four or five times before you find one that works with your brain chemistry,” she said. “It’s hard.” According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, anxiety is the most common mental health disorder in America, with approximately 18 percent of the US adult population affected by it. The National Institute for Mental Health reports that of the people diagnosed with an anxiety disorder, 23 percent of those cases were severe. Women are more than twice are likely to be diagnosed with an anxiety illness. Some argue that men are less likely to report anxiety issues than women. The American Psychological Association found that in the 1980s, children and young adults had higher anxiety rates than those of adult psychiatric patients in the 1950s.

While the restructuring will affect the number of chairs and change-up who faculty have to deal with on a day to day basis, Curry explains that it’s part of the process to keeping the unique division system in place. “Student educational services have restructured several times, finance and administration have restructured themselves several times, and we haven’t really done that yet in academics. No one is being laid off, it’s just a way we can self-evaluate and take a look at ourselves,” says Curry. With the date for the change rapidly approaching, administration and faculty are hopeful to be ready to make the transition smoothly and to not negatively affect students. “There are lots of positives we can take from this process. There’s a lot of good collaboration and communicating happening now, this has really helped us evaluate our current processes and it’s helping us improve our working relationships,” says Peruski. Source: National Institutes of Mental Health

Women’s movement prepares to march at Nation’s Capital You can sign up for emergency notifications by using your mobile phone, text DELTAEMG to 888777

MONDAY DEC 12

Public Safety investigated the theft of a cell phone from a locker in the Fitness Center. The phone was recovered at a local business.

TUESDAY DEC 13

Public Safety investigated a personal injury traffic accident that occurred on Mackinaw Road.

THURSDAY DEC 15

Public Safety is investigating on-line fraud. A student responded to an on-line job offer. The student was sent a bogus check and asked to cash it and send a portion of the money back. The student suspected a scam and did not cash the check. The check was counterfeit.

FRIDAY DEC 16

Public Safety is investigating a theft of money from an employee’s locker in the Fitness Center.

MONDAY DEC 26

Public Safety is investigating the theft of a Fit Bit 2 from an unsecured locker in the Fitness Center, women’s locker room. There has been a recent uptick in larcenies from the Fitness Center. Oftentimes these thefts occur from unsecured lockers. Please be certain to secure your valuables with a lock or use the secure rental lockers available near the front desk.

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hat started as one woman’s rant on Facebook seems to be turning into an event with a gathering of over 100,000 people nationwide. The Women’s March on Washington will be taking place Jan. 21, just one day after President Donald Trump’s inauguration. According to washingtonpost.com, it all started with Hawaii resident Teresa Shook, who didn’t previously identify herself as much of a feminist, let alone a political activist. However, once the polls came to a close, and our 45th president elected, reality quickly began to set in. Shook turned to Facebook, posting a question about the possibility of women uniting together and protesting their rights. After creating an event page, Shook, after just one day, had 10,000 women wanting to join her post-inauguration movement. What resulted was the Women’s March on Washington, originally penned the Million Woman March. The event aims to send a bold message to the nation’s new leader that women’s rights are human rights. Phoebe Hopps is a Traverse City native and Michigan’s lead coordinator for the upcoming march. Hopps was inspired to join the march by the popular hashtag, #WhyIMarch. “We have a team of eight people from different regions (in Michigan),” said Hopps. “I don’t want to see things go

backwards...I march for healthcare and women’s rights.” She said that the group is currently operating via an online forum, which Hopps created through Wordpress, and currently over 5,000 will be representing Michigan at the upcoming event in D.C. Events the group will hold before the march include sign making parties, taking place throughout 12 different Michigan cities on Wednesday, Jan. 11. “I’ve never in my life learned what sign requirements are until now,” says Hopps. Over 1,000 buses nationwide will transport protesters to Washington D.C. Once there, planned activities featuring artists, entertainers, entrepreneurs, and much more will be held. The events will be announced in the coming weeks. “Most of the buses will be taking off Jan. 20 in the afternoon and evening and will be departing Saturday after the march,” says Hopps. “It’s kind of a there and back thing, and for many people that works best.” Rally and Skedaddle bus companies have been integral partners with the March on Washington event. The group has dozens of buses, and Skedaddle even funded some of the buses online. Once in Washington, the movement’s members will convene on Saturday Jan. 21 at 10 a.m., at the intersection of Independence Avenue and Third Street SW, near the nation’s capital.

The Bradley House Theater to host event for LGBT couples looking to marry Allie Keenan

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irst Congregational Church was founded upon the ideas of faith, love, and service in Rev. Dr. Nelson Bradley’s name. This 100 year-old tradition continues by hosting multiple events including drama, theater, and movie marathons. By accepting all religions, genders, and ages, the First Congregational Church, located at 403 South Jefferson Avenue in Saginaw, is flourishing now more than ever. With a variety of people coming to the many events, it is hard to set-their-sights on one particular audience. The Marketing Director and Christian Education Director at First Congregational Church and Delta student, Annie Boensch, says the mission of the church is to follow the example of Christ, how he would preach and teach. “People are often overlooked in society today. Our mission, historically, is to identify the presence of those needs that have not been seen otherwise. We were the first ones to host an event like this which happened last summer and it was a success!” says Boensch. “We love to celebrate and provide service to others.” Coming on Tuesday, Feb. 7 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., The Bradley House Theater is hosting an All Inclusive Wedding Expo for all couples looking to get married but

more directly related toward LGBT couples. “Love is a beautiful thing to celebrate! With fair minded people, we want businesses to have their name put in the LGBT community to be a safe venue and to provide service to those who are dreaming of a beautiful wedding and want to be accepted. It is heartbreaking when same sex couples are turned away due to their preferences...It is important especially with what is going on in the world right now. We want to positivity welcome those individuals with open arms!” says Boensch. First Congregational Church has been anticipating this event ever since the success of last year’s event and have been excited to promote this second annual event especially with the growing support of the LGBT community. “We have a wonderful historical gem that is an open and informing church. Regardless to whoever you are, we do not turn anyone away! We are very proud of the community that we have built. If anyone is looking for a church, there is no judgement here and we are open and inclusive to everyone,” says Boensch. With this event within the near future, First Congregational Church is looking for volunteers to provide help. Those looking to help can contact Annie or Jerry at the First Congregational Church at (989) 754-6565.

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Harless + Hugh Coffee has Taco Tuesdays in Bay City. Photo Courtesy | Kirby Burns

Zac Sturgeon draws the logo for the Loch Coffee Shop, located on 309 Dartmouth Drive in Midland. Photo Courtesy | Jessica Leng

Saginaw band Dalinian plays at Counter Culture on Jan. 28. Photo Credit | Jack Rechsteiner

Looking Forward : Things To Do In The New Year Jack Rechsteiner

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f you’re reading this that means you’ve survived the holidays and you’re finding yourself on the other side of a new year. It’s still getting dark by 5:30 p.m. even though the sun is supposedly staying out one minute longer with each new day. After two months of staying busy with festive feasts, family obligations, and general merrymaking, it’s easy for winter to feel like a guest that’s overstaying it’s welcome well after the holidays are over. The cold days followed by long nights can bring on cabin fever and seasonal affective disorder for many people that are wishing that spring would finally just get here already. We here at the Collegiate consulted with local meteorologists, rain dancers, and calendars only to find out that we can’t do anything to change the seasons other than wait. So instead of meddling with the natural order of the weather, we’ve put together a list of things to do in the new year. Loch Coffee Open Mic 309 Dartmouth Drive, Midland Every Thursday starting at 7 p.m. Loch Coffee Company is a new addition to the Tri-Cities scene. Owner and recent Delta College graduate, Jim M. Adame, has wasted no time establishing a consistent

schedule of events to cater to a social and artistic demographic. One of these events is a weekly open mic night that happens every Thursday at 7 p.m. These events are free and open to anyone willing to sign up. Normally they feature any and all kinds of performances, however, the January 19 open mic will feature poetry readings exclusively. Starting this month Loch Coffee Company is also offering a 10% student discount on all purchases for anyone who comes in with a student ID. Young and Heartless with Dalinian Counter Culture, 620 Gratiot Avenue, Saginaw, MI 48602 Saturday, January 28 starting at 8 p.m. Dalinian, the alternative rock band forged in Saginaw, will help close out one of Counter Culture’s first shows of the new year. Playing alongside them is Young and Heartless on tour with their new album Stay Away. They’ve played in Saginaw once before at Pop’s Skateshop and the reception was so warm they’re making the trek to Saginaw all the way from Pennsylvania again. Supporting them is lo-fi garage rock band Museum Mouth and dream pop artist Kississippi. Tickets are $10 and on sale now. The

show is Saturday, January 28 with doors opening at 8 p.m. Unwoven Light Art Installation Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum 7400 Bay Road, University Center Hours are Monday to Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. This month is the last chance to catch the Unwoven Light art installation from Soo Sunny Park which is on exhibition at the Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum until January 21. In addition to the more than 200 works of art that are hosted in the permanent gallery, Unwoven Light is a full room installation comprised of 31 sections of chain-link fence embedded with Plexiglas that captures and reflects all light in the gallery turning it into a rainbow of color for you to walk through. Admission is free and the gallery is open Monday to Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. Taco Tuesdays and Waffle Sundays Harless + Hugh Coffee 1003 Washington Avenue, Bay City Every Sunday artisan waff les are handmade from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with a rotating seasonal menu that has offerings

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ranging from a plain waffle with honey butter to different more decadent waffles and even a few savory options. If waffles aren’t for you, every Tuesday the in-house chef serves up new, signature tacos that are made fresh to order from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Midland City Forest Toboggan Trails 2840 East Monroe Road, Midland Hours: Friday 4-9 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. One of the last remaining toboggan runs in the Midwest is actually found in the Tri-Cities. The toboggan run is a key attraction of the Midland City Forest along with it’s ice skating rink and it’s sledding hill which are both free to the public. Personal toboggans aren’t allowed, but can be rented from the warming house for $8 an hour. Snacks and hot cocoa are also available for purchase to warm up after going on the trails or to enjoy next to the recently added fire pit.

Latin Salsa Dance Lessons Temple Theatre, 201 Washington Avenue, Saginaw Sunday, January 22 from 5-8 p.m. Professional dance instructor Angela Markle will be at the Temple Theatre to

teach a mix of cha cha, merengue, and rumba. Admission costs $15 and the lesson starts at 6 p.m. on Sunday, January 22. The dance floor will be open from 5-8 p.m. Light concessions will be available and the less will be geared towards dancers of all skill levels. Style Yourself! with Ferne Ferne Boutique 922 Washington Avenue, Bay City Thursday, January 19 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Enjoy a complimentary coffee along with free services from fashion stylists and makeup artists while checking out the clothing arrivals of the new year. Work with personal stylists to pick out new pieces for your wardrobe and learn tips to make your day to day makeup routine simpler. Oil Bar Jewelry will also be there talking about different essential oil pairings. There is no charge to attend the event which will be Thursday, January 19 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

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udiences have known the end of the protagonists of the “Star Wars” series, the story told in “Rogue One” since but that makes sense in a movie with Jedi 1977, which means it’s a movie that who have bigger and badder villains to fight. really needed to prove that it was worth The dynamic doesn’t translate well in a making. When it was announced, there was movie that’s supposed to feature a ragtag a feeling that there was more to the story. team of rebels that are in over their heads. What didn't we know about the rebels that Having a capable villain would have also gave their lives to get the Death Star plans gone a long way. Months ago, I was excited into the right hands? What insights into to learn that “Rogue One” was going to the universe would “Rogue One” provide feature Darth Vader. I pictured a film in us with that we wouldn't have otherwise? which a group of doomed rebels rushed The answer? Not much. to complete their mission with Vader hot Unfortunately, Rogue One plays like on their heels, maybe even picking them an excuse off one by one to keep like a sci-f i "It delivers a whole lot of the a u d i e n c e ’s Jason Vorhees. heads in a Instead, the same old 'Star Wars' action that gala xy far heroes of we're accustomed to, without fa r aw ay the film are for another a ntagon iz ed developing any aspect of the Ch r ist ma s primarily universe.” season while by Orson we wait for Krennic, an the next film in the new trilogy. It delivers imperial commander in charge of the a whole lot of the same old “Star Wars” construction of the Death Star. Krennic action that we’re accustomed to, without fails constantly and is always two steps developing any aspect of the universe. behind the heroes, adding to the sense that That wouldn’t be a huge problem if there is no way they can lose. it could stand on it’s own as a satisfying When the crew of “Rogue One” do action movie. The problem there is that eventually meet their fate, it feels forced. there hardly feels like there are any stakes It happens because it’s supposed to happen, in the plot. Considering it’s a film about a not because it unfolds organically within suicide mission, a sense of impending doom the story. would have gone a long way. “Rogue One” could have given us a unique It’s hard to believe that our heroes are ever perspective on the “Star Wars” universe. in danger when they can shoot stormtroopers Instead, it gives us more of the same action without even looking in their direction or scenes and doesn’t deliver anything fresh take on packs of them with nothing but a enough to justify its own existence. stick. Stormtroopers are usually fodder for

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Planetarium features new shows in 2017 Jessica Sierocki

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ive into a world to explore, science, space and adventure while watching the new featured programs at the Delta College Planetarium, located on the corner of N. Water St. and Center Ave. in Bay City. “Black Holes Revisited” Learn everything you never knew before about black holes. “Black Holes Revisited” is coming back to the Planetarium with a new look, updated visuals and narration from actor John de Lancie. What are black holes? How do they form? Is Earth in danger of being pulled into the dark abyss? All questions about the phenomena will be answered about the mysterious celestial objects. The dark phenomenon is featured every Saturday beginning Jan. 14 and starts at 7 p.m. “The Seasonal Sky” Sit back and relax in awe while watching the night sky before your eyes in the Dome360 Planetarium theater. The special presentation will seek out visible planets, stars, clusters and distant galaxies. All ages are welcome for this presentation. The exploration is Friday, Jan. 20 starting at 7 p.m. Tickets are available for $3 per person.

“Molecularium” Ca l ling a l l f ut ure scientists! “Molecularium - Riding Snowf lakes” follows the adventures of three traveling atoms to help kids learn about the different states of matter and how snowflakes form while riding in a magical ship called the Molecularium. This fun and informational musical gives children the opportunity to learn while having a fun family outing. The magical adventure is shown every Saturday beginning at 2 p.m. “Stars of the Pharaohs” Narrated by John Rhys-Davies, this feature goes back in time to examine the accomplishments of the Egyptians. Their creations of calendars, pyramids and connections with astronomical objects come together to create a unique film about the diverse culture. The film is shown every Thursday beginning at 7 p.m. and is recommended for all ages. “The Native Skywatchers” The traditions and stories of Native Americans are shown using the sky in the live presentation “The Native Skywatchers.” The show focuses around how Native

Americans used the night sky to pass on oral tales, hunt and hold unique tribal ceremonies. The presentation is Friday, Feb. 17 beginning at 7 p.m. Tickets for this event has a special pricing of $3 each. Continuing 2016 shows “Life Under the Arctic Sky” is still showing from its United States premiere in 2016. This film follows the Sami People of northern Scandinavia and the migration of reindeer across the Arctic Circle. The Dome360 film captivates audiences with its beautiful scenery like the Northern Lights that can only be seen when lying under the Arctic Sky. The Planetarium still features the special event “Gateway to the Stars” the first Friday of every month at 7 p.m. Tickets are $3 and visitors are able to learn how to use different kinds of telescopes following a lecture about the night sky given by Planetarium manager Mike Murray. Tickets for all events can be purchased in the Planetarium office. For more information, call the office at (989)-6672260 or visit the website at www.delta.edu/ planet.aspx.

The Saginaw Art Museum is featuring an exhibit called Misconceptions. Photo Credit | Jessica Sierocki

Exploring the art of activism Kevin Whittington

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Angelo Perez (right) stands next to his son, Alex Perez (left) at an event. Photo Courtesy | Angelo Perez

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ngelo Perez, better known to those in the scene as DJ G-Lo, has slowly been building up his reputation as an affordable, reliable DJ since 2009 and it’s because of his hard work and relatable attitude that he has allowed himself to slowly rise to the top. Sitting in a cozy upstairs bedroom filled with computers, speakers, and large headphones Saginaw resident Angelo Perez, 43, tinkers around with music files on his lcd monitor. “New music is constantly being made so as a DJ it’s important to always be ahead of the game, always catch on to all the new fads going on.” Perez moonlights under the alias DJ G-Lo, a nickname he picked up in his younger years from his name Angelo. As a single father of three Perez says putting his dreams first when he was younger wasn’t an option. “I hadn’t planned on having kid after kid at that age but once it happens you have to be able to provide, doing something like being a DJ isn’t going to pay the bills at a steady rate.” He says that making sure his family was supported was always his first priority. “Once I made sure my kids had their feet on the ground and were starting to get their footing I knew I could start to work on the stuff that I had put off while taking care of them,” said Perez. Perez says that he always shared a passion for music, something that he handed on down to his kids; his oldest son having a band of his own. He explains that although he loves music he never thought he would have ever actually gotten to the point that he is today. “When I first started out it was just a few gigs here and there, I was just using my laptop and I had these tiny speakers I would

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drag out with me. It was mostly hosting for friends so they didn’t really care,” says Perez. He delves a folder titled 2009 on his computer and plays The Black Eyed Peas “Boom Boom Pow” track to emphasize his humble beginnings. “Being Hispanic, it’s easy to get cliental from family, that’s how I spread my name, and working where I did it didn’t take long for me to build up my equipment. A couple of speakers here, some stage lights, a booth and a microphone, those are the essentials and it’s really just about adding on as you go from there,” says Perez. Perez remembers that it wasn’t always

have made his job fun. Of course there are the stressful times that Perez stays positive about. “There’s always going to be those events where the people are snippy with you, or you have to say no to playing a song, and stuff like that, you just have to take it with a grain of salt,” says Perez. Perez says picking the music for the venues he plays all comes before the actual event. “I like to get a general idea of the event and who I’m playing for because people have so many different songs that appeal to them. Once you’re actually there playing you can go off of the playlist you made and then go with requests and pull up other songs that go with the vibe of the room,” says Perez. “Overall the goal of the DJ is to get the room -Angelo Perez as hopping as possible. The more reactions you get the better.” easy when starting out, though. For Perez’s son, Alex Perez, there are “Working a full time job and then getting perks to having a DJ for a father. home and having two hours maybe before “Having dad as a DJ is great, if I ever get you have to go out and be up all night married I won’t have to worry about paying playing at a kids birthday party, then being for a DJ,” he jokes. “I’m glad that he’s found up in the morning to work again, man, it something that he enjoys. I’m proud to say can be tough on you. Especially when you that my dad is an awesome DJ, plus I get to start getting up around my age,” he laughs. use his equipment sometimes if he lets me.” It wasn’t always a solo effort for Perez, he He finishes his playlist for the gig he once tried to form a group with his friends has later that night and closes down his but it didn’t last long. computer saying that he’s got to go pick up “People are hard to depend on in this line “Babygirl” from his mother's soon. of work... It’s all worth it though, it’s extra As of right now, Perez is unsure of where cash and getting to see yourself improve DJ G-Lo’s career will go. and most of all getting to be responsible “Honestly… I’m old. I’m a grandfather for making someone’s night,” says Perez. now, I’m engaged, I’m happy. I don’t need Perez has found some perks of being a anything crazy… I’m just doing what I love DJ which include being present for special and hoping it lasts,” Perez says. moments and playing in unique venues that

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rt can be used as a medium to raise awareness, spread messages, and create a voice for those who often times don’t have one. Using this platform to express personal observations, such as views on social justice, is not a groundbreaking idea, but it has started to garner attention from the general public. It has even been implemented into events with themes around social and political change. One artist that comes to mind when thinking about art in terms of activism is Keith Haring. Haring started from humble beginnings doing chalk graffiti, but after his pop-style graffiti grew in popularity, Haring used his new platform to put a pop-art spotlight on AIDS, racism, nuclear weapons, child-well being and other issues. The Saginaw Art Museum is hosting an exhibit giving visitors a chance to view activist art first-hand. Misconceptions, a feature exhibit, is a collaboration between Waleed Johnson, Detroit painter, and Jenai Jackson, poet, that creates a visual and language-based experience focused on racism. According to the museum’s website, saginawartmuseum.org, “This exhibition addresses the issue of false perception in contemporary society, specifically as it applies to the African American community. The problem of fixation on one or another’s skin color is explored, along with the resulting assumptions and their effects on forcibly labeled individuals. The art seeks to awaken the viewer to the emotional responses conjured by such labels and implores them to rethink any pre-conceived notions of race.” The exhibit runs through March 18 at

the museum on 1126 N. Michigan Avenue. Admission to the museum is $5, but students with ID get in for $3. Hours for the museum are Tuesdays through Saturdays, noon until 5 p.m. In similar spirit of Misconceptions, the Flint Institute of Arts will host an exhibit called Reaction: The Art of Social Commentary opening on Feb. 4 and will continue until April 30. According to the museum’s website, f lintarts.org, the exhibit will feature examples of how “artists have used their skills as a vehicle to visually communicate some of the most profound social commentary in the 20th century.” The website also states that the display will showcase how modern and contemporary artists “reacted to human rights violations from the Spanish Civil War in the 1930s to the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s and beyond.” Admission to the Flint Institute of Arts is $7 general admission and $5 for students. C’Priana Martinez, 21, a Delta College student majoring in art and psychology, believes art is a vehicle that communicates messages that humans are unable to understand through verbal communication. “Looks can capture attention. Words can capture interest, but art can capture the soul,” says Martinez. Martinez says she has spread her own messages through the art she has created during her art courses at Delta. “We as artists have purpose in the world to innovate and capture, but the most important purpose [as artists] is to tell what the world struggles to understand,” says Martinez.

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Misconceptions addresses the issue of people having false perceptions of those in society. The paintings explore the fixation on skin color of a person. Photo Credit | Jessica Sierocki

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Grand Central Bar and Grill is located in Saginaw on the corner of State Street and Warwick. Photo Credit | Jessica Sierocki

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rand Central Bar and Grill, located on the corner of State and Warwick in Saginaw, is an old town destination with a modernistic feel. Happy hour is everyday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and includes $1 burgers with fries and beer on tap. They also hold a “power hour” from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., which prices domestic beers at $1. Depending on what game is on TV, Grand Central offers 50 cents per wing, with flavors such as hot, mild, garlic parmesan and lemon pepper. Marcus Wilson, a 22-year old from Saginaw Valley says, “This is my go to spot to get great food and a beer!” He goes on to say, “Being a college student, I’m always looking for deals and Grand Central has

them. I suggest the parmesan wings and a burger.” Marcia Majznerski, 32-year old waitress at Grand Central says, “Working here doesn’t feel like a job, it’s like we’re one big family. The atmosphere here is great. We want our customers to have a good time. The owner, Amy Beyerkein, is a big fan of holidays such as Halloween and Christmas, according to Majznerski. “The bar is always decorated for holidays and she loves to have us dress up for them,” Majznerski said. To find out more about their services and deals go check out the bars Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/GrandCentral-Sports-Bar-and-Grill

The Emagine Theater located in Birch Run was newly designed with reclining chairs, a fully revamped menu and a fully stocked bar to satisfy every movie-goer needs. Photo Credit | Jessica Sierocki

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magine, located at 12280 Dixie Highway, Birch Run, formerly known as Cinema Hollywood, opened its doors in 1997. As of spring of 2016, Emagine not only has a new name, but a completely new, modern style. The new features in place make Emagine an extraordinary movie theater. Postrenovation, they have large luxury power reclining seats in all 10 theaters. While kicking back in those cozy seats, anyone can purchase a blanket at the counter or bring in their own. Emagine offers D-BOX seats that also recline, in which the seats move with the movie. Supervisor and Theater Projectionist Jeffrey Karaba says, “The renovations have made Emagine Birch Run a more desirable place to watch movies in extreme comfort.” When it comes to concessions, Emagine offers both regular movie theater popcorn and olive oil-popped popcorn, which is considered a healthier choice. Popcorn prices range from $4 to $20 depending on which combination you choose. There are also flavored seasonings free of charge including white cheddar, parmesan garlic, nacho cheese, etc. Karaba continues, “Customers who are 21 years or older can enjoy a variety of cocktails, frozen or unfrozen, wine and beer at the theater bar.” Aside from the popcorn combos, candy, nachos, and cotton candy are also an

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December’s Wednesday Rewind movie was “Gremlins.” Karaba thinks the seats have improved Emagine’s popularity. “The installations of luxury seating has boosted Emagine’s popularity. Every week I hear customers talk about how they come to Emagine for the luxury seats, even though it is not the closest theater to them,” says Karaba. Karaba sees great things in Emagine’s future. “What’s next for Emagine Birch Run could be the installation of an IMAX theater, where customers could come watch a movie in luxury and on an incredibly large screen,” says Karaba. Emagine has a total of -Peyton Maurer nine Michigan locations with also some locations in Minnesota and Illinois. Emagine also has other services including These locations include Palladium, Canton, private theater rentals, party rentals, and Macomb, Novi, Rochester Hills, Royal reserve seating. Emagine allows corporate Oak, Woodhaven, Clio and Birch Run. Tickets sell at $6 until it hits 6 p.m., parties, wedding showers, bachelor parties, anniversary and kid’s parties to celebrate after that time tickets sell at $9 with tickets at their venue. Prices vary depending on running at $8 for children and seniors. The first movie time starts around 10 a.m., headcount. The theater hosts an event called while the last movie plays around 10:30 Wednesday Rewind, an event in which p.m making the theater hours approximately Emagine takes a facebook poll asking which 10 a.m. to midnight. For more information on booking events throwback movie the public would like to see play for that particular month. The or ticket purchasing, visit their Facebook page or at emagine-entertainment.com winning movie plays during the last Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. option. On the east side of the entrance, there is a bar that serves cocktails, wine and beer. Prices range from $2-$6. Also post-renovation, Emagine has self-serve slushie/soda kiosks on the west side of the entrance offering over 100 beverage options. Peyton Maurer, 18, says Emagine is the only theater she goes to. “I love the new seats, and the fact that they always have the best movies out. The prices are reasonable compared to a lot of other theaters I have visited in the past,” says Maurer.

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Top: Kade Greene browses video game section at Game On in Midland. Bottom: Paul Tayler and his friend play Magic the Gathering at Game On in Midland. Photo Credit | Andrew Sequin

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n a store far away, warriors battle for domination, wizards cast spells, and there can only be one winner: it is the citadel of Game On. The store sits in a strip mall in Midland between Edible Arrangements and Weight Watchers, on the corner of Eastman Avenue and Saginaw Road. Sure, customers come to buy the latest games and movies, but it’s also a place to play games like Magic the Gathering, Warmachine, and Warhammer 40,000. Game On is divided by a wall in two parts, with a single door for easy access between the store and game room. On the south side of the store, you can trade or buy movies or books. Customers can bring in used games or other nerdy stuff for a trade-in. John Boyk, a Game On employee, explains the trade system. “Whatever you have for trade that we decide to purchase, you can use that trade value to buy anything in store.” New and used unique board games and video games of all formats are priced from $2.99 to 44.99. Kade Greene, a Game On customer, prefers Game On to other large chain stores. “I go here because it a used game store, and to my knowledge Game On is only two stores and so I prefer to support local,” says Greene.

Game On’s original location in Saginaw opened in 2008 and another outlet is in Mount Pleasant On the first Saturday of the month in Midland and the third Saturday of each month in Saginaw, Game On hosts a daylong board game day and potluck. “Any board game you can image we have table space for it, they are welcome to play,” Boyk explains. The stores also include Magic the Gathering cards and tournaments. There is the difference between the three Magic tournaments. Paul Tayler, a Magic player, explains that “standard is more constructed than, say, modern. You get all the way back like to 8th edition, so you can get a whole wide range of cards.” The gaming area is long and well lit by a large window, containing large tables in two rows, which could seat up to 40 people. There’s a small shelf with board games, an arcade of the “The Walking Dead,” tables for miniature gaming and another two in the “way back.” On the wall hangs a flat screen TV that displays tournament results, music and movies. Details on store hours, locations, events and game schedules can be found at gameonmichigan.org.

Emagine offers alcoholic beverages and also a variety of food to enjoy while watching a featured movie. Photo Credit | Jessica Sierocki

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Tobico Marsh is the largest remaining wetland Tobico Marsh, adjacent to the Bay City State Recreation Area Address: 3582 State Park Drive, Bay City Phone: (989) 667-0717 Hours: Tuesday-Saturday:10 a.m- 5 p.m, Sunday: Noon-5 p.m.

Though the area spans around 3,000 acres, the trails are accessible and easily trekked by people from all walks of life. Photo Credit | Jack Rechsteiner

The Tobico Marsh entrance sign welcomes visitors to the stretches of trail loops just north of the Bay City State Recreation Area. Photo Credit | Jack Rechsteiner

The wetland trails of the Tobico Marsh become a gorgeous winter hiking destination after the frost sets in. Photo Credit | Jack Rechsteiner

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f you take a walk through Tobico Marsh just north of the Bay City State Recreation Area, you’re likely to see as many critters as you are people. The Tobico Lagoon, a 900-acre body of water, is the largest remaining wetland along the Saginaw Bay. A 4.8-mile trail loops through undeveloped habitat for all sorts of animals, including deer, beaver, mink, and muskrat. These animals are often visible while strolling through the marsh trails. The Tobico Marsh Trail also features two, four-story wooden Tobico Towers. They both reach 40 feet in height and provide great perches for wildlife viewing or nature photography. The towers were recently renovated in 2012 by both the Saginaw Valley Sustainability Society, or SVSS, and various volunteers from the local community.

Visitors can now walk up a series of stairs to view the wetlands from an aerial perspective. People enjoy gathering around at the top of the towers to raise a toast, use binoculars to scan the area, or to just simply view the marsh from a different perspective. For those looking for a longer walk, the Tobico Marsh Trail connects with the greater 17.5 mile Bay County Riverwalk/ Railtrail near the state park entrance. Valerie Blaschka, park interpreter, says the area is a magnet for people with niche interests across Michigan to come and view the unique wildlife. “In the master plan, the marsh is designated as an area for primitive recreational use,” she says. “Bird watchers come here from all over the country.” According to michigantrailmaps.com, biologists estimate that in the third week of October to early November more than

25,000 birds have been known to gather in the marsh area at one time, making it one of the greatest places to view the Fall Migration in the region. “Our park has been designated as a national landmark. It’s the only park out of five state parks in Michigan to be given such a distinction,” Blaschka says. “We have so many unique species that can’t be found in any other places around the Great Lake region.” The Bay City State Recreation Center has taken several steps to ensure that Tobico Marsh stays preserved and undisturbed. They close the wetlands off from anything deemed to be harmful. “We created limited access to the marsh by making it foot trails only. The Tobico Marsh trail only leads to the lower third of the marsh, limiting direct access. No motor vehicles are permitted,” says Blaschka.

Dead end alive with nature Finn Road Park Address: 2300 N Finn Road in Essexville Phone: (989) 992-2920 Website: www.finnroadpark.com

The nature trails at Finn Road Park begin with this commemoration stone portraying “the Eagle of the Bay. Photo Credit | Jessica Sierocki

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he boat launch, nature trail and campground at the end of Finn Road is a hidden gem in Essexville. The campgrounds sits adjacent to the boat launch and a handful of nature trails combine to make an all-around nature experience. The park sits alongside a little waterway that flows directly into the Saginaw Bay, making the spot ideal for area anglers regardless of season. Evan Repke, a 18-year-old Essexville angler, gets out on the Saginaw Bay through the Finn Road launch as much as he can. “I get out on the ice about three or four times a month,” Repke says. “We’re catching a lot of perch but they’re pretty little. The big ones put up a little more fight I guess.” The relative proximity to the open waters of the Saginaw Bay is what makes the Finn Road launch unique. A single cement pathway bends around the pond to the boat launch and follows the waterway towards the Saginaw Bay. On one side of the path a bank with gravel, dirt, rocks and phragmites leading down towards the waterway. The other side of the path consists of a small wooded area and beyond that sits a beautiful open field with nothing around for miles. Birds, deer, fish, and the other wildlife can also be spotted along the waterfront and in the nearby woods. The trails and water-bordering areas provide a nice scene for a picnic or even a romantic walk. Others use the trail for a bike path or a scenic morning jog. A few benches are positioned to offer a rest stop for those using the trails for physical activity or a place to just sit and take in the tranquil environment. Between the campgrounds and the boat launch stands a pavilion available for rent or use for parties, barbeques and cookouts. The site is perfect for the young outdoors enthusiast or for the homebody who is looking for a relaxing place for an outting.

The park allows some fun seasonal activities around the wetlands as well with kayaking permitted after July 15, according to Blaschka. The park has grown in size over the years. The land spans around 3,000 total acres, having expanded the area surrounding the wetlands. “Our long-term plans include trying to preserve the hydrology through land purchase of other areas that run along the marsh. As funding and land becomes available, we would like to buy the property and preserve the area long-term,” says Blaschka. Though the area is vast, the trails themselves aren’t particularly difficult for young children or older folks. They have made the terrain accessible and non-rocky. The full-length distance of the trail is 4.8 miles.

Of course, one doesn’t have to walk the entire way. There are shortened paths for the less ambitious. Visitors are encouraged to bring their bikes to ride through the trails as the majority of the area being smoothly paved over. “All of the Saginaw Bay plains are flat land and fairly easy to walk or bike on. Part of the trails are hard surfaced, very comfortable to walk through. Other parts of the trail is f lattened out with wood chippings, which would be the only slightly bothersome portion for elderly walkers,” says Blaschka. For those interested in exploring the wildlife, it helps to do some research beforehand to better understand what to look for while making the trek. A nature center near the state park parking lot includes displays and information about flora and fauna.

Shiawassee offers oasis near Saginaw Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge Address: 6975 Mower Road, Saginaw Phone: (989) 777-5930 Website: www.fws.gov/refuge/shiawassee/

The trails at the Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge offer visitors a chance to take a relaxing stroll while enjoying the winter wildlife views. Photo Credit | Jessica Sierocki

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stone’s throw from the busy city life of Saginaw, 46-year-old Dona Czapp, has found peace and quiet at the Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge. “My husband and I just like to walk the trails for relaxing sightseeing,” she says. “We used to take our kids bike riding in the summers. It’s close to home so what's not to like?” The Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge has been open since 1953, when around 9,800 acres of marshland, bottomland and grasslands was established as a refuge for wildlife and humans alike. The wooded area features two sets of trails for local visitors to explore. The trails have a strict no-hunting and no-dogs policy as it serves a migrational stopover for waterfowl birds, fish and deer, including species that are endangered or threatened. On the fourth Wednesday of every month – Jan. 25 this month – the park includes informational nights to help residents get their fix of “Vitamin N,” or nature. The event is free and includes guided hikes are offered from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at Green Point and adjacent former Germania property. Attendees will meet at 3010 Maple Street in Saginaw, and bring drinking water. The Ferguson Bayou trail covers 4.5 miles and traverses across fields, croplands, wetlands and forest gives a closer look into the wildlife like duck, geese and deer. This trail also offers two sets of observation towers with spotting scopes perfect for bird watchers or the casual photographer. Along the Woodland Trail that stretches 4.5 miles there are numerous landmarks from the early coal mining days to be found and is popular for bikers, hikers and even cross country skiers during the winter with its many hills and hardwood forest. The trail, however, is closed throughout January. Along the trails you will see various signs that promote such things as respecting the animals native to the land, quick tidbits about the migrating birds you might see, and the topography of its landscapes. The refuge is a designated United States Important Bird Area. Since the refuge is home to so many unique animals, the strict no-dogs policy is important to 77-yearold park visitor Margaret Luth. “I’ve seen a lot of dogs out on the trails when I’ve been on walks but I always give a little friendly reminder that the dogs aren’t allowed out here for a specific reason,” she says. “It’s more than just keeping the area clean it’s also to give the natural animals here a sense of peace.” While the refuge does not allow practical hunting, they hold controlled hunting of the Canada Goose once each year during the month of October.

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SPORTS Collegiate Gambling Picks Ethan Moore After going 4-2 in our last issue, we’re back to get you guys a little more money heading into the new year. Tonight, the College Football Playoff features a Clemson and Alabama rematch, and we’ve got two picks for the finale to a great college football season (All lines used are provided by Bovada Casino in Las Vegas). Clemson (+6) VS. Alabama, and the over 51. Call me a prisoner of the moment, but I think this Clemson team can not only hang with Alabama, they could maybe hand them their first loss. The Tide offense looked very human against Washington’s defense. Part of that may have had to do with Lane Kiffin having one foot out the door already, but it’s still concerning that they couldn’t move the ball and needed their defense to bail them out again by scoring points in their 14th straight game. Clemson’s

weakness on defense is their secondary, and I just don’t believe that Jalen Hurts has the deep accuracy to make them pay. The only way that the Tigers can win this one is if we have another shootout, similar to last season’s game, which is why the over makes sense here. Regardless of whether or not Clemson wins, I don’t believe that Alabama can stop them from scoring consistently. The offenses in the SEC were dismal this year and they haven’t faced a quarterback of Deshaun Watson’s caliber this season (sorry Jake Browning). Worst case scenario we push the bets and go 1-1, but I think there’s a really good chance they both hit. We’ll be back in a couple weeks to pick the Super Bowl and maybe move into some basketball picks. You can always follow me @EthanMooreDC on twitter for up to date picks and analysis of Delta sports. Happy New Year everyone!

Forward Jacob Thomann receives the ball and keeps it away from the Alpena Lumberjacks to try and score. Photo Credit | Drew Moore

Pioneers throttle Alpena, start conference play strong Ethan Moore

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n the team’s return from break, the Pioneers came out strong and quickly put away their first game of 2017. Alpena was no match for the Delta team who shot 58 percent from the field and a staggering 55 percent from three. The game was never in doubt as Delta started the game on a 19-4 run and never really looked back. Jon Swift led the way with 18 points and a career high seven assists in a game where the starters sat out most of the second half. Allante Wheeler added 17 points to go with three steals and a block. “I was really happy with how we moved the ball. We played unselfish basketball and made the extra pass. In the end, it allowed us to turn good shots into great shots and

guys knocked them down,” says Delta College Head Coach Carlos McMath. Most teams would’ve expected a little rust after not playing for multiple weeks, but Delta showed no weariness as they played a complete game from start to finish. “Today was a very impressive team victory. We hadn't played a game in several weeks so it was nice to see all the hard work pay off, our coaching staff has been challenging guys to step up and we saw some results today,” says McMath. The win makes the Pioneers 4-5 overall and 2-0 in conference play on the season. Delta has got great contributions so far from freshman guard Trey Newsham. The Garber product is averaging 13.5 points per game thanks to shooting over 38 percent

from three. His backcourt partner Jon Swift has also started hot, averaging the same 13.5 points per game to go with three assists per game and over four rebounds per contest. The sophomore point guard has improved his defensive play this year with 22 steals on the year, which leads the next Pioneer by 12. The Pioneers will now spend five of their six games in the month of January at home. Their next match will be on Wednesday Jan. 11, at 7:30 p.m. against Oakland Community College. Tickets are $2 for Delta students with an ID and the gym opens at 5:30 p.m. for the women’s game.

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him. They still kept Mixon on scholarships, and he essentially got a season to bulk up and get stronger so he’d be ready for the next season. Since the video of the incident came out, Stoops and Boren have been criticized for their handling of the situation. Many said the punishment just wasn’t enough. Stoops recently took questions and talked about how if the incident had happened today then Mixon would be dismissed from the team. Essentially Stoops is saying that they gave Mixon such a light punishment back in 2014 because they knew they could get away with it.

gets a pathetic misdemeanor and gets the weakest possible punishment from the university. What kind of message does that send to other students at Oklahoma? Apparently that good football players are allowed to go around breaking faces and there’s really not much you can do about it. Universities can’t have this level of hypocrisy on their campus, all students have to be treated equal in these kinds of situations. Second chances are a great thing that almost all college students should be allowed if they mess up, and I think Joe Mixon certainly deserves a chance to atone for his actions and maybe even have another chance to play football, but not at Oklahoma University. Mixon’s action against his fellow student show such an extreme lack of judgement that can’t be ignored, and must be punished accordingly. Football players in general have to be held to different standard in terms of domestic violence because of their bodies and how dangerous they can be. Just as boxer’s punches can be considered deadly, football players should be considered significantly more dangerous than an average male and therefore must promote more responsibility and judgement in these kinds of situations. Oklahoma University, and in particular Bob Stoops, should be ashamed of the way Joe Mixon was handled. Do you think if the girl with four broken bones in her face had been Bob Stoops’ daughter that Mixon would still be a Sooner? I don’t think so either, and that’s called hypocrisy.

"Football players in general have to be held to a higher standard in terms of domestic violence."

There’s a lot to unpack with this entire issue. Mixon can thank his lucky stars that he’s a talented football player because it saved him from prison, and it even kept him on scholarship at Oklahoma. What do you think happens to Mixon if he was a backup or a walk-on? We would’ve never heard of him because he would’ve been kicked off the team so quickly we’d never know. We can’t allow the ability level of the player to affect how the rules apply to them. This entire issue brings up the issue of safety for students on campus. Although the girl initiated the conflict, Mixon viciously retaliated in a way that could have more seriously harmed her, and yet her assaulter

Delta women's basketball goes 1-0 to start the new year

How being a talented football player can make you a danger on campus omestic violence has been a continuing issue in the game of football at the professional and collegiate level. There’s often been criticism of the issue not being punished nearly enough, and the recent example of Joe Mixon illustrates how universities are letting the issue continue, as long as you play the game well. A video of a domestic violence dispute involving Mixon, a running back at Oklahoma University, was released for the first time last month and it shows the entire for which Mixon was prosecuted in 2014. Mixon entered a restaurant where he walked over to a man and a woman who also happened to be an Oklahoma University student. According to the police report, Mixon used a gay slur against the man which upset the woman who then proceeded to shove Mixon and slap him across the face. Mixon then retaliated by punching the woman in the face, knocking her unconscious and breaking four bones in her face. Mixon then casually left the restaurant as if nothing happened while people attended to the girl and called for help. Mixon was charged with a misdemeanor, thanks to expensive lawyers and the celebrity treatment an Oklahoma football player gets in Norman, and then it was up to Oklahoma Head Coach Bob Stoops and President David Boren to punish the young man appropriately. In the end, they decided to suspend him for a season by redshirting

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he Lady Pioneers defeated Alpena Community College on Jan. 5, 2017, to start out the new year with a 1-0 record. It was a low scoring game, in part due to Delta’s full court and aggressive defense against the visiting team. Delta’s leading scorers against Alpena were Harmany Williams with 17 points, Jenna Szostak with 19 and Ashley Lee with 10. They did a good job of moving the ball around the perimeter. The scoring was spread pretty evenly among the active players. Delta, in particular, did an outstanding job of defending Alpena’s players full-court. They flew in front of the passing lanes, coming up with a lot of steals throughout the course of the game. “We focus on defense a lot in practice. It’s definitely one of the most important things to us as a team,” says sophomore Szostak.. The Lady Pioneers surged ahead of Alpena in the fourth quarter, gaining

momentum and a substantial lead over their opponent. “We were down in the fourth and we just came out strong and motivated. It was for sure one of our best finishes to a game this season,” says Szostak. Delta trailed in the game by four points. With five minutes left in the fourth quarter, Szostak got fouled and made the shot, creating an and-one opportunity, putting the Lady Pioneers up by three more points. The game did not become close again after that point, with Delta leading by 13 points with five minutes remaining. The final score of the game was Delta 78, Alpena 58. It was a great team win for the team. They played hard throughout and finished strong late in the contest. The Lady Pioneers next game will be Wednesday, January 11, against Oakland Community College.

Alabama and Clemson meet again in 2017 National Championship Adam Przeslak

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n a rematch of the 2016 National Championship, the undefeated Alabama Crimson Tide will take on the one loss Clemson Tigers tonight, Jan. 9, at 8 p.m. This season’s College Football Playoffs kicked off on New Year’s Eve as top seeded Alabama defeated four seed Washington 24-7 in the Peach Bowl. Later that evening in the Fiesta Bowl three seed Clemson ran roughshod through two seed Ohio State in a game that ended 31-0. Now the two winning teams will meet at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. Last year, after a back and forth game with plenty of lead changes, Nick Saban’s Crimson Tide came out on top of Dabo Swinney’s Tigers 45-40. The Crimson Tide are now without game changing 2015 Heisman winning running back Derrick Henry, who was drafted by the Tennessee Titans in the offseason. Saban said goodbye to five other players in his starting lineup from the 2016 championship game as well. Nearly all of Clemson’s previous starting defense was lost to the NFL draft but the offensive stayed mainly intact. Quarterback Deshaun Watson, runner up for this season’s Heisman trophy, will be

at the helm in his final game at Clemson. Watson has over 4,100 passing yards and 581 rushing yards, establishing himself as one of the Tiger’s biggest threats and as a successful dual threat QB. Watson will be lining up against a tough Alabama defense that is ranked second in the nation in yard allowed throughout the season and first in overall defense. The key matchup between the Clemson offense and Alabama defense should be entertaining to watch. Clemson’s defense passes the eye test, as coaches would say, but not the on-paper test. They have given up nearly 900 more total yards than their Crimson opponents this season. The Tigers defense doesn’t stack up as tall as the Crimson Tide do in stats but in person they are built around a strong defensive line. This will mark Saban’s sixth appearance, five of which have been with Alabama, in a National Championship as head coach and his third consecutive appearance in the college football playoffs. Swinney will be making his second appearance in a National Championship, both of which have been with Clemson.

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COLLEGIATE LIFE Perspective shifts on feminine hygiene products

Continued from the front page... is a need for basic bodily functions and for my health. The school should look at tampons as a need verses a want. I need toilet paper and women need tampons,” says Dole. Zekiye Salman works in the Office of Student and Civic Engagement at Delta and is piloting a free and accessible menstrual product program for students. “I am collecting products such as tampons, pads and a few Diva Cups (menstrual cups) and will be giving them out on an as-needed basis. We will provide a place where students can come and receive these products if they are unable to afford them,” says Salman. Delta dispenses tampons on campus to students. However, depending on what level students are located at and what specific restrooms they use, the tampons differ in price. Tampons cost 50 cents on the main floor as well as on the second floors of campus. The price then drops to 25 cents if students are in the basement level of the school. According to Delta’s website, the number of students attending Delta is about 13,700. Fifty-four percent of those students are female. If a female student were to have twelve periods a year, and averaging about seventeen tampons per cycle, that would mean one female student uses 204 tampons a year. When combining the number of female students at Delta, which is about 7,398, and the number of tampons each student would need in a year, the total number of tampons needed to provide each student with a year supply, would be 1,509,192 tampons. Salman says, “I think there is something about school in particular where students shouldn’t have to pay for these products, especially when menstruation globally is a big reason why students miss school regularly. When you’re talking about trying to get students engaged and in a place where they can develop personally, professionally and academically and you’re not giving them the adequate tools to do that then you are already setting half of the students up for failure.” Walmart sells a fifty-four pack of tampons for $5.27. At that price, with the total number of tampons the school would need to provide for each female student, 27,948

packs of 54 count tampons would be needed. It would cost the school $147,285.96 extra a year to supply each restroom with free tampons. If that total dollar amount was divided amongst the students attending Delta, each student would have $10.75 added to their tuition. Megan Stein, 19, Delta student says, “I think tampons should be free. They are a need. What difference does a couple of quarters matter in terms of sanitary health? Having each student pay eleven dollars more a year is worth it in my opinion.” “I believe that Delta should provide free tampons in the restrooms. It is a necessary toiletry for women. I would also be willing to pay the eleven extra dollars added onto my tuition in order to help the ladies out” says Delta student, Jacob Theisen. CONVERSATION TURNS TO ACTION

Kaitlyn Madison, student at Delta, would donate money for supplies. “Helping provide products to other women in need is more than worth it in my opinion,” says Madison. April Carlton, 19, student at Delta says, “I feel like it’s bogus that females have to pay for products that we need for basic, natural hygiene. If the school thinks that they can make a profit off of female students and our needs as human beings, then they need to re-evaluate their standards.” According to Salman, the program will hopefully launch a campaign in the near future. Salman said she will set up a table that will be an information center about the pilot program, how people can donate monetarily, provide information about free samples for students and hold drawings to encourage donation participation. “I’m hoping that this is more than just free tampons. I want it to actually be an awareness campaign for the importance of menstrual health and also to eradicate the stigma behind periods and menstruation in general. My goal is for this program to be a launching point,” says Salman.

Delta's food pantry available for students Brandi Miller

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Delta College student and employee, Hannah Fowler, goes through the shelves grabbing the large bags for groceries inside of the food pantry. Photo Credit | Brandi Miller

he Delta College Student Food Pantry is a little known resource located in the basement of the A wing. All Delta College students are eligible to register for groceries, but not many students know they can or even know that the food pantry exists. There’s only two necessities to get groceries from the food pantry: a Delta College student ID and the student must be enrolled in the current semester. Along with registering the student, a worker will ask the student a few questions. These questions are meant to collect data and will not determine eligibility for the food pantry. Delta College student and employee, Hannah Fowler doesn’t think as many students take advantage of the food pantry as they should. Fowler explained that they get repeat business from the same students, but not many new students come to use the food pantry. In the past, students would receive four large bags of groceries and four lunch bags a month. Now, a student can get eight bags a month, whether it is groceries, lunch bags or

a combination of the two. The food pantry will even cover a student for a day if they don’t have money or forgot their wallet at home. The only stipulation is that a student can only make one computer transaction per day, meaning a person can only use the food pantry once a day. The food pantry spends about $150 to $300 on groceries a month depending on how much supplies are needed to serve students. Donations are always welcome to the food pantry. Everything is accepted, whether is it money, food or toiletries. The donations are checked regularly for expiration dates. “Every Tuesday someone will check the food labels and donate the older items to Hidden Harvest,” said Fowler. The food pantry is located in A003. It is open Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. If you have any questions about the Delta College call 989-686-9474.

Celebrities TAKEN in 2016 Jessica Sierocki Loving and lusting, the ins and outs

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he words “I love you” are thrown around commonly nowadays. Once upon a time, those words meant something serious—something more permanent. Now, we say it to our friends, our coworkers, strangers on the street. Love has become ambiguous; the root of the word becoming lost. My ex and I said the words after mere weeks. Lust without substance. Here, a few short months later, we’re no longer together, and the words mean nothing. Now, starting a new relationship, things seem fresh, exciting, and not saying it feels wrong. Because the infatuation is high, and the “honeymoon” stage is in effect, my drive to say words I don’t mean is abnormally strong. However, instead of being the girl who says it when lust overpowers love, I’ve decided to be the girl who waits. This generation ruined the word, dulled its meaning, and exhausted the impact of the saying. I want to bring that back. I urge every individual to take a step back and define love for themselves. Don’t conform to the social norms of lust and affection over precedence and appreciation. Don’t say something you don’t mean because it’s just something to say. Figure out what the words mean to you, and the most appropriate time to use them. I feel much better knowing that if or when I do say those words to my significant other, both of us will know that it’s a milestone in our relationship, not just an expected side comment.

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his past year has been a fairly difficult year concerning celebrity deaths. Many of the industry’s talented singers, artists and actors departed in 2016 in a rather unexpected fashion. Alan Rickman died on Jan. 14 at the age of 69 from pancreatic cancer. It’s no secret that Rickman left his mark on the world and myself as playing the intimidating Professor Snape in the Harry Potter movie franchise. He also starred in “Alice in Wonderland,” “Sweeney Todd: The Barber of Fleet Street” and “Lee Daniels’ The Butler.” Rickman’s death was the hardest for me to accept out of all celebrity deaths in 2016. I’ve always admired Rickman for his ability to not just play a character, but to become them. His role as Professor Snape has to be my all-time favorite, simply because I have been invested in the Harry Potter franchise since I was old enough to read. A world without Rickman is a sad world indeed. After charming the world with her skill of the written word, Harper Lee passed away Feb. 19 at the age of 89. Lee was known for writing the classic novels “To Kill a Mockingbird” and “ Go Set a Watchmen.” In 2007, Lee suffered from a stroke which brought with it more complicated health problems. Lee’s books were so carefully crafted and full of such valuable life lessons that I couldn’t imagine going through high school without reading her words. She was never a woman to boast and typically shied away from the public’s eye which

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I always found so admirable, especially after writing a novel that brought taboo topics of their time center stage. I am grateful that she didn’t pass before publishing “Go Set a Watchmen” so I was able to enjoy her stories one last time. The original Willy Wonka, Gene Wilder, died on Aug. 29 after suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. Aside from the iconic role of Willy Wonka, Wilder also starred in “Bonnie and Clyde,” “Young Frankenstein” and “The Producers.” “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate

heartbreaking. She was more than an actress. She showed the world she was a real person when she openly spoke about her struggles with her bipolar disorder. Even though I have never gotten into the “Star Wars” films, I have and will always admire Fisher. The world was silenced with shock when Debbie Reynolds, the mother of Carrie Fisher, passed away only one day after her daughter, at the age of 84. Many students will remember her as the warm and loving Grandma Aggie in “Halloweentown,” but I will forever remember her for her roles in old-school musicals like “Singing in the Rain” and “The Unsinkable Molly Brown.” Growing up, Reynolds was always a presence in my house and in my heart. Her voice was stunning, I loved watching her dance and when she got older she still continued to amaze me by giving her roles a fun and care-free personality. There were countless more celebrities who passed away in 2016. Famous singers like David Bowie, Natalie Cole, Frank Sinatra Jr., Prince Rogers Nelson and George Michael will no longer grace their adoring fans with their harmonious voices and impactful lyrics. Other important icons such as professional boxer Muhammad Ali, director Garry Marshall and astronaut John Glenn have left the world with a flood of tears left in their wake. Hopefully, 2017 will be kinder and let the celebrities alive now (especially Betty White, you know what I’m saying?) live for just a little longer.

“Growing up, Reynolds was always a presence in my house and in my heart.”

Factory” was one of the first movies I remember watching as a child, so I was extremely disappointed to hear the 83 year old was no longer with us. My only consolation is hoping that Wilder is running around in a magical world full of chocolate, just like when I first saw him. The famous Carrie Fisher died on Dec. 27 after suffering from a heart attack. Fisher is best known for her role as Princess Leia in the “Star Wars” movies. She was also an avid screenwriter and made special appearances on TV shows like “Sex and the City” and “The Big Bang Theory.” Fisher was a strong, influential female actor. Her sudden death was so

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Brynna Henika University of Michigan student lies about offcampus threat Nov. 11, just two days after the presidential election, an U of M student reported that a man, on an off-campus street, told her to take off her hijab or else he would burn it. According to nydailynews. com, reports say that the student fled on foot after she removed her hijab. The victim also says that during the confrontation, the man had displayed a lighter. No footage or witnesses were found for the alleged incident, which lead investigators to believe that the threat didn’t even occur. Neither the student or the male involved have been identified, but the case was pitched after the student’s story had many inconsistencies while investigated as an ethnic intimidation case. Police have not released as to whether or not a police report was pushed through, but the student may be facing charges.

Dancefest will become the largest event in University history Central Michigan University is taking a new approach on fundraising. According to cm-life.com, a 15 hour dance marathon is planned to raise money for United Way of Gratiot and Isabella counties. Dancefest is considered to be the largest since the University’s smaller scaled marathons back in the 50’s, 60’s, and 1970s. The night’s entertainment will include DJs, games, food and vendors, along with a large- scale flashmob of dancers in attendance for the full 15 hours, which will be recorded and used for promotional purposes. Dancefest will take place Feb. 4 in the Student Activity Center, with a goal to raise $75,000 for the chosen charity.

Grand Valley students sue over Free-Speech Zones GVSU may be in some hot water over their Free Speech Zones. As of 2016, the zones are around .03 percent of the Grand Rapids campus. According to woodtv.com, Turning Point USA, a non-profit student organization, filed the lawsuit when two of the chapter’s students were told by university officials that they were unable to discuss their rights of the First Amendment with fellow students, all because they weren’t in a designated Free Speech Zone. Campus police also were involved when the students were threatened to be arrested for trespassing if they continued their activity, which was having students write messages on a large beach ball. Turning Point feels that Grand Valley is too controlling over its students’ right for Free Speech, and that they still have to approve the activities that the zones are used for. Currently the Free Speech Zones are located in the circle drive around the Cook Carillon Tower, and near the Transformational Link Sculpture in the academic mall area.

MSU professor receives $1 million USAID grant to fight Zika virus MSU Associate Professor of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics Zhiyong Xi was awarded a $1 million grant to build a mosquito factory in Mexico to study and fight the Zika virus they carry. Xi is currently breeding millions of male mosquitoes infected with Wolbachia bacteria, a strain that is naturally found in many species of mosquitos but is not dangerous to humans. The researchers in the lab will also seed the infection to female mosquitoes to create a viral-resistant population. Once they grow the resistant population to a certain density, males carrying a second Wolbachia strain will be released to further restrain the population. By shrinking both the mosquito density and the ability of mosquitoes to transmit the viruses, the project expects to arrest disease transmission completely by the time the project is fully developed.

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A majora misconception MaCayla Jablonski

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braham Maslow, an American psychologist, believed there were five levels of needs that humans must meet in order grow fundamentally. Maslow established that sexual instincts were a level one basic human need—not a want. Human beings are sexual by nature. Whether you’re a Maslow believer or not, it doesn’t take away from the fact that human beings are mammals and rely on sex to carry our species into future existence. A study conducted by Indiana University in 2010 and reported by vice. com, found that 80 percent of men and 62 percent of women were unable to locate the vagina correctly. Due to misconceptions and wrongful terminology, human beings are losing the knowledge behind the female body and its’ functions. Sexual education in America often avoids going into depth on anatomical parts involved in sexual pleasure. As an adult, it’s even more important to know yourself and all the parts that make you—you.

The parts: where they are, what they do and misconceptions

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The vulva, often wrongfully referred to as the “vagina,” is a blanket term for all external organs visible in the pelvic region, including the labia majora, labia minora, clitoris and external openings of both the urethra and vagina. The vulva is typically unknown terminology because sexual education in schools, if taught more than the abstinenceonly mentality, focuses on reproduction rather than sexual pleasure. Meaning students are taught that women have vaginas, men have penises, and if mashed together—a baby is conceived. They’re not taught the different parts and what they do, mostly because these parts result in sexual arousal. The labia majora are the hair-covered, outer lips of the vulva. They are made up of fatty tissue to protect the more delicate areas of the vulva. The labia minora, surrounded by the labia majora, are the inner lips of the

vulva. The labia minora are hairless and very sensitive to touch. They are also there to protect the more delicate areas between them. According to ourbodiesourselves.org, all labia vary in size, color, and shape among women, this is a common misconception made by both sexes. The size of the labia, whether you have the “butterfly” type or the “tucked in” type, has nothing to do with the amount of times you’ve had sex because it’s not a part of the vagina. The most visible part of the clitoris, also called the glans, is located where the inner lips join to form a soft fold of skin, or hood, which covers the glans. This is known to be the most sensitive to sexual stimulation. The clitoral shaft, is a hardish, almost rubbery feeling, movable rod under the skin that connects to the head of the clitoris and runs up the pubic bone. It can be sexually stimulating when touched. A common misconception with the clitoris is that it is equally as sensitive as the penis. In fact, according to the Museum of Sex, the clitoris has 8,000 tiny sensory nerve fibers—doubling the amount of nerve fibers found in the head of the penis.

The urethral opening is a small slit or dot right below the underside of the clitoris. It is a thin tube leading to bladder. A misconception about the vulval area is that there is only one hole, the vagina, and that women pee from this hole. This is untrue. The urethra is very small and is typically hard to see, but it’s there and it’s how women go to the bathroom. The vagina, also known as the birth canal, can be seen from the outside as a hole that leads to the reproductive system inside. According to WedMD, the vagina is an elastic, muscular canal with a soft lining that provides sensation and lubrication. It connects the uterus to the outside world, serving as a “conduit for menstrual flow.” The vagina is the subject of many misconceptions. One popular misconception being you need to douche to keep them clean. According to an article by Women’s Health, vaginas clean themselves by creating mucus that washes away blood, semen and vaginal discharge. Most doctors recommend washing the outside of the vagina, the labia, with warm water while showering. Knowledge is power. These are more than vocabulary terms on an anatomy test— they’re a part of your body and a part of who you are.

Life Hacks from the Collegiate Jessica Sierocki

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et’s face it, working, going to school and balancing relationships with friends, family and loved ones can be tricky at times. I’m here to try to make your life a little easier with some super easy life hacks you never would have thought of.

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Accidentally exiting out of a tab on your computer is something we’ve all done, especially while frantically finishing a research paper due at midnight. To reopen a closed tab, simply hold “Ctrl+Shift+T” at the same time and the same page will pop open again.

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If you’re not tech savvy and tend to misplace your electronics frequently, just use glow in the dark paint. Painting the white covering on your phone charger or painting a small round sticker placed on your phone case will help finding your gadgets in a pinch.

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Food Hacks

Adam Salgat Sr., Marketing Manager for Greater Midland

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Did you start baking cookies before you realized you were out of eggs? No need to make an extra trip to the grocery store. Substituting one banana per egg used in a recipe is a tasty and healthy alternative for any delicious treat.

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If you can’t finish that pint of ice cream in one sitting and you’re afraid of impending freezer burn, simply place a piece of wax paper over the ice cream to protect it from the harsh environment of your freezer.

Sarah York Q: Can you give us a brief explanation of your job? A: My job here at Greater Midland as senior marketing manager is to overlook all the content that we are putting out, promoting our programs, or our membership specials, a lot of different areas. I overlook all of that with a team of about three to four other people, graphic designers, as well as web support and IT support. I do a little bit of web updating myself, a little bit of graphic design, mostly just altering things that they’ve already created to put them in the format I need. Q: How did you come about finding your job? A: I’ve worked for Greater Midland since I was 20 years old, so for the last 12 years. I started as a sales associate in the pro shop, I finished a degree at Delta College in Electronic Media Broadcasting, was given an opportunity to utilize that degree and create some in-house videos and so I did videography work for a good stretch. I moved forward from that into managing the pro shop and doing videography work, and then from there, when this position became available two and a half years ago, I applied... They gave me the opportunity to continue to progress, so in the last twelve years, I’ve held a number of positions and just kind of continued to make my way up the ladder, you could say. Q: How has going to Delta helped prepare you for your job? A: Delta did an outstanding job of getting us interested in a lot of different things. They molded me into kind of a news feature type videography skill set, [meaning] more personality profiles and covering events. So when I moved into doing some of that for the community centers, they wanted to do those types of things. [They asked me] “How could we tell our story?” Delta did a really great job of preparing me to tell a story. Q: How important is social media to your job? A: Social media is pretty huge. We manage six different social media pages on Facebook, three different on Instagram, and two Twitter accounts. The difficult

part with having so much out there is really finding what’s the best avenue for each one. If we’re trying to reach the young adult crowd, we’ll do some Facebook advertising, but I’ll also take a lot of that content to Instagram where we’ll find more of those types of profiles. And then for Twitter, when we’re sharing professional advice, if we’ve written articles about how to survive eating out in the town and not spoiling your diet or we’ve written an article about dealing with muscle soreness, those are the types of things we’ve got out there right now. We also like to share on all three platforms the community outreach that we do. Q: Going into your career area, did you always want to get into marketing, or did you go into a different job originally?

A: I graduated from Delta, not really knowing what I wanted to do, to be honest. I enjoyed videography work, I felt like I had the skill set for it. It stems from my love of sports and entertainment. The hype videos, you might call them, or the excitement videos, those are some of my favorite. Early on my videography days, I got an opportunity to recreate a lot of that and I loved it. It was a really big part of my passion. And as I progressed forward with Greater Midland, there wasn’t necessarily a full time need for a videographer. I progressed forward and got into the marketing elements of the other portion of my job, which was working in the pro shop, managing that, so I was learning some accounting skills as well as marketing skills. That’s when I started to kind of mold a little bit more into this marketing form and for me it’s been a really great combination of the

two because I can still use my videography skill set. Q: Have you noticed a change in the quality of your work since you graduated from Delta? A: Oh, absolutely. I mean, I graduated, it’d be about, ten years ago now and it’s pretty amazing, actually. Sometimes I’ve looked back at like the videos I’ve produced when I was 24, 25, 26, and then stuff I’ll do now, and when I watch the stuff at 24, 25, 26, I look at it and think, “man, I should get back to some of these looks, or some of these feels.” We nickname projects around here “Q and D,” which is quick and dirty. There are times where it’s just “Q and D.” You just, you got to get it done.

Clothing Hacks •

Need to dry wet clothes in a hurry? No worries! Just throw a dry towel into the dryer with your wet clothes for a faster result. You’ll be strutting your stuff in no time.

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Do your clothes always slip off your plastic hangers? Instead of spending extra money on special hangers, just wrap a few rubber bands around the end of the hangers to catch your clothing and keep it in place.

Q: What would you say are the most important aspects or qualities for someone who’s wanting to go into marketing? A: To go into marketing, you have to be able to think outside the box because there’s a lot of clutter out there. A creative skill set is going to come in handy. The ability to adapt because in the last two to three years, things have changed a lot within our organization when it comes to where we’re putting our spending dollars. If something new comes up next year, or in the next couple years, I have to be ready to accept those and not get stuck in the trench of “this is the way we used to do it.” So you have to be ready to change and to adapt. Those are two of the bigger ones, the creative side, and then the ability to be ready and adapt to things.

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Q: Is there anything else you’d like to add? A: Delta College for me, when I was younger - I’ll be very blunt - it didn’t feel as much like a stepping stone as it was. Now that I’m older, I look back on it and cherish the skill set and the unbelievable work that they’ve put into their students. I really appreciate it. So, if you’re young and you’re not really sure...just keep doing it because when you’re older, you’re going to realize that it’s necessary, and you’re going to realize that these are things that you need to know and need to learn, and you’ll appreciate them later. You will love them later.

Ladies, never fear a dropped earring again! If you drop a tiny, shiny object, don’t panic. Quickly turn the room lights off and use your cell phone’s flashlight to find it. The intense light will be reflected and sparkle, making the object easier to find! We all get sick and hate seeing a pile of used tissues littering our homes. Make clean up cleaner and easier by attaching an empty tissue box to a full tissue box using rubber bands. Just empty out the used tissues at the end of the day. Now you have a light, built in trash can!

Did these life hacks work for you? Do have any questions about how to make something in your life easier or have a life hack you want shared with the students at Delta? Let us know by sending us an email at deltacollegiate@gmail.com.

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OPINION NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS: THE BAD AND THE WRONG ABOUT THIS TRADITION

2017 Forecast - Better than 2016 Jack Rechsteiner

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MaCayla Jablonski

016 sucked - Plain and simple. This past year was one of the roughest ones we’ve had to suck it up and struggle through no matter who you are. It might not have been bad for you personally, but the amount of catastrophes we endured easily affected everyone. We lost more beloved celebrities than anyone was prepared for, our favorite funny quick flick service, Vine, got shut down, and there was that really bizarre part of the year where we had to deal with an actual epidemic of killer clowns. Not all is lost though! It’s easy to get caught up in the bad things of 2016, but we actually have a lot of reasons to stay positive in 2017. Not even two weeks into the new year and Netflix already has new, good things coming up for us. Jan. 13 is the official release date for the full first season of Netflix’s TV reimagining of Lemony Snicket’s “A Series of Unfortunate Events” which is a perfect binge-watching length of eight episodes and will hopefully be enough to hold us over until the second season of the smash sci-fi hit “Stranger Things” comes to televisions and computer screens worldwide later this year. There’s also plenty of reasons to get out to the theaters and the theatres, no matter which spelling you prefer. “Guardians of the Galaxy,” “Star Wars,” “Spider-Man,” “John Wick,” “Fifty Shades of Grey,” “Thor,” “Planet of the Apes,” “Trainspotting,” and “Wolverine” are ALL getting major release sequels along with movie reboots of “Beauty and the Beast,” “Power Rangers,” “Wonder Woman,” and Stephen King’s “The Dark Tower.” If cinematic theater doesn’t get you excited, you may be happy to know that it’ll hopefully become a lot easier to actually see the record-setting “Hamilton” instead of setting your phone to keep the mixtape on repeat every time you get in your car. The Broadway sensation is going national which means you won’t have to travel to New York or Chicago for a chance at selling your firstborn child just to get “obstructed view seating” in the back. Only a select few cities are listed for the upcoming tour, but they have said that there are more to be announced.

A new year has begun, along with millions of resolutions set by people all

You might remember that there was a big scare about a decline in the bee population in 2016, but the bees are actually doing okay now! Not only are the bees doing okay, but manatees, white-tailed deer, green sea turtles, humpback whales, and giant pandas have all been taken off the endangered animal list. Plus for the first time in 100 years the number of tigers in the wild increased. There was one animal life lost however. The gorilla that nobody knew they loved until after he turned into an internet joke from beyond the grave, Harambe will finally be able to rest in peace and hopefully we can focus on jamming the new album on the way from Gorillaz. There’s also sweet tunes coming with Eminem working with Adele on a new album called Success and the recent political turmoil may turn into at least one positive thing with a new System of a Down album reportedly dropping later this year. Going into 2017 there is an unprecedented amount of great global news. Effective this year, the United States and Canada signed a permanent ban on all offshore oil and gas activity in the Arctic to combat environmental pollution. Conservation efforts have actually been so effective that new research shows we’ve

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reached a point where pollution in the atmosphere is almost back to the level that it was before industrialization started in the 1930s. A huge leader of this movement is Costa Rica, which ran on renewable energy for over 100 days in 2016 and is aiming to make 2017 it’s first year using no fossil fuels whatsoever. The health of the world is improving too! Liberia was officially cleared of Ebola, which means there are no known cases of the virus left in West Africa. Measles has also been eradicated from the uppermost parts of Canada to the southern tip of Chile, making it the first the disease has been eliminated from an entire world region. The number of people who can read this article is higher than it ever has been before. 93 percent of kids around the world learned to read and write this year which is more than we’ve ever seen in human history. So it’s really easy to say 2016 sucked. Plain and simple. But that takes away from all the good we managed to make happen. It takes up time that we could use to get excited about all the art, music, movies, and everything else in store for us in this upcoming year. This past year was one of the roughest ones we’ve had to suck it up and get through, but we can keep our heads

over the world hoping to better themselves in some way, shape or form. Whether they announce their resolutions on Facebook, or deny making resolutions completely, a lot of Americans participate in this tradition to motivate themselves to begin the tasks they’ve wanted to complete for what seems like forever. Although these resolutions are made to create a positive impact, they often go unfinished and forgotten about. In fact, according to forbes.com, only eight percent of people reach their resolution by the end of the year. This is why I suggest saving yourself from the heartbreak and utter disappointment you’ll more than likely endure, and skip out on this tradition. New Year’s resolutions have been proven to be inefficient time and time again. They typically don’t pan out due to the goals we set for ourselves. Generic resolutions including losing weight, saving money, quit smoking, etc. are great resolutions, but usually aren’t strategically planned out well enough to see results; especially in the time people expect to see them. There are a few major reasons why resolutions aren’t effective. One reason being that we, as a species, have grown to be a very impatient bunch. We expect

results after a week of working out, to be rich after a month of saving, to have no problems to challenge us on our journeys to success—and it’s not realistic. In order to see results and achieve goals, it comes down to changing bad habits. If you break those conditioned behaviours, eventually you’ll fall into a new swing of things and change your lifestyle to fit what you prefer. I don’t mean to crush all motivation to better yourself. Don’t get me wrong, I think it’s important for people to constantly look for ways to make their lives better and love themselves, but New Year’s resolutions are not the way to go about it. The burst of motivation you have at the beginning of the year might feel good now, but it’s not going to continue motivating you when times get tough. The motivation should come from within, and it will if your goal is fundamentally important to you, not stemmed from a socially constructed tradition. So, make goals for yourself at any time of the year. Small, baby steps to begin with and then bigger as you’re further in on your journey to self-fulfillment. Don’t beat yourself up if you have a cheat day, or spend some of your savings on a new dress—just remember to keep pushing yourself. Be your own personal trainer or your own financial advisor to create the lasting change you’re looking for.

DELTA STUDENTS FLUSH THEIR HYGIENE MaCayla Jablonski

Ithree ’ve been making the Delta difference for years, slow and steadily working my

way to my Associate’s degree. That means for three years I have walked these halls, eaten this food and, unfortunately, used these bathrooms. Quite frankly, the quality of upkeep that the restrooms on campus receive is more than lowly. They’re rarely stocked with toiletries, dirty from use, and have toilets filled to the brim with waste. Yes, I am aware that the students and faculty make these messes. And yes, I know the janitorial staff should be able to trust that adults won’t cause a toilet to overflow due

to a stupid amount of paper towels being stuffed in there—seriously whoever you are, why?—but it happens almost daily. According to delta.edu, 37 percent (3,532) of students are attending full-time, meaning they’re taking at least 12 credits. Being a full-time student myself, I know it isn’t a foreign concept to have 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. school days. A 12 hour day typically brings around four bathroom breaks according to bladderandbowelfoundation. org. Meaning (full-time) Delta students use these bathrooms, on average, 14,128 times a day. Which is quite a lot of times between bathroom checks, if you ask me.

CELEBRITIES GONE TOO SOON IN 2016 Jessica Sierocki

T his past year has been a fairly difficult year concerning celebrity deaths. Many

of the industry’s talented singers, artists and actors departed in 2016 in a rather unexpected fashion. Alan Rickman died on Jan. 14 at the age of 69 from pancreatic cancer. It’s no secret that Rickman left his mark on the world and myself as playing the intimidating Professor Snape in the Harry Potter movie franchise. He also starred in “Alice in Wonderland,” “Sweeney Todd: The Barber of Fleet Street” and “Lee Daniels’ The Butler.” Rickman’s death was the hardest for me to accept out of all celebrity deaths in 2016. I’ve always admired Rickman for his ability to not just play a character, but to become them. His role as Professor Snape has to be my all-time favorite, simply because I have been invested in the Harry Potter franchise since I was old enough to read. A world without Rickman is a sad world indeed. After charming the world with her skill of the written word, Harper Lee passed away Feb. 19 at the age of 89. Lee was known for writing the classic novels “To Kill a Mockingbird” and “ Go Set a Watchmen.” In 2007, Lee suffered from a stroke which brought with it more complicated health problems.

Lee’s books were so carefully crafted and full of such valuable life lessons that I couldn’t imagine going through high school without reading her words. She was never a woman to boast and typically shied away from the public’s eye which I always found so admirable, especially after writing a novel that brought taboo topics of their time center stage. I am grateful that she didn’t pass before publishing “Go Set a Watchmen” so I was able to enjoy her stories

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was extremely disappointed to hear the 83 year old was no longer with us. My only consolation is hoping that Wilder is running around in a magical world full of chocolate, just like when I first saw him. The famous Carrie Fisher died on Dec. 27 after suffering from a heart attack. Fisher is best known for her role as Princess Leia in the “Star Wars” movies. She was also an avid screenwriter and made special appearances on TV shows like “Sex and the

"Growing up, Reynolds was alwaysa presence in my house and in my heart."

one last time. The original Willy Wonka, Gene Wilder, died on Aug. 29 after suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. Aside from the iconic role of Willy Wonka, Wilder also starred in “Bonnie and Clyde,” “Young Frankenstein” and “The Producers.” “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory” was one of the first movies I remember watching as a child, so I

The world was silenced with shock when Debbie Reynolds, the mother of Carrie Fisher, passed away only one day after her daughter, at the age of 84. Many students will remember her as the warm and loving Grandma Aggie in “Halloweentown,” but I will forever remember her for her roles in old-school musicals like “Singing in the Rain” and “The Unsinkable Molly Brown.” Growing up, Reynolds was always a presence in my house and in my heart. Her voice was stunning, I loved watching her dance and when she got older she still continued to amaze me by giving her roles a fun and care-free personality. There were countless more celebrities who passed away in 2016. Famous singers like David Bowie, Natalie Cole, Frank Sinatra Jr., Prince Rogers Nelson and George Michael will no longer grace their adoring fans with their harmonious voices and impactful lyrics. Other important icons such as professional boxer Muhammad Ali, director Garry Marshall and astronaut John Glenn have left the world with a flood of tears left in their wake. Hopefully, 2017 will be kinder and let the celebrities alive now (especially Betty White, you know what I’m saying?) live for just a little longer.

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City” and “The Big Bang Theory.” Fisher was a strong, influential female actor. Her sudden death was so heartbreaking. She was more than an actress. She showed the world she was a real person when she openly spoke about her struggles with her bipolar disorder. Even though I have never gotten into the “Star Wars” films, I have and will always admire Fisher.

What hopes do you have for the new year? Emily Austin, 21

“I hope it is less stressful and not as many set back as last year.”

Amber Pegley, 19

“It can’t get much worse as last year so I have high hope for the new year.”

Wesley Lockwood, 18

“My hope for the new year is to do good in school.”

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