NEWS
Trump supporters fueled by fear and anger at Saginaw MAGA Rally
Delta Collegiate reporters were abruptly forced off the premises of former President Donald Trump's campaign rally without reason
Mikaila Bleuw | Staff Reporter
UNIVERSITY CENTER – Donald Trump spoke about his campaign for the upcoming Nov. 5 election on Oct. 3 at Saginaw Valley State Universities Ryder Center.
Hundreds of people lined up, some starting as early as midnight the prior night to wait for the arrival of the former president. SVSU students, community members, and people from across Michigan came to share support for the campaign.
“Well of course, here in the United States of America we're blessed to have a constitution that guarantees us freedom of speech, and what that means is the government doesn't get to tell you what's allowed and what's not allowed,” said Republican Congressional Candidate Paul Junge. “The government doesn't get to play referee for this is true and this isn't true.”
Junge shared his feelings surrounding regulation on the misinformation and disinformation being spread in the local and federal elections. Other attendees shared some of the concerns they hoped Donald Trump would address during the event.
Among the people interviewed, each shared a common concern over illegal immigration affecting United States' affairs.
“The other thing is, of course, is the economy,” rally attendee Shelley Zehnder said. “Which goes hand in hand to me with illegal immigration because we can't afford all these people, so prices have gone up.”
Prior to the rally, attendees were sent surveys regarding topics surrounding the election. Within those surveys were questions that seemed to intentionally ignite panic, specifically around the topics of illegal immigration and voter security.
“(We need to) make sure that a lot of people that have come to our country aren't going to be able to vote,” said rally attendee Kelly Elias.
The Trump campaign has been spreading disinformation about election security since he lost in the 2020 election. According to a recent poll among Trump supporters, 88% said they are concerned there will be fraud in the upcoming election.
Though many of the people we spoke to share the views above, we did hear from people with more neutral views on the election.
“Sometimes your guy doesn't win. So I, you know, that's the democratic process,” Zehnder said. “So, I think we should be gracious and just, you know, hope that our guy wins next time.”
Prior to the event the Delta Collegiate news team applied for press credentials, but our media request was denied.
Following the denial, Collegiate reporters registered for general admission tickets the day before the rally to still hear the former presidents' statements.
While conducting interviews before the event began, several rally volunteers assisted Collegiate staff.
Volunteer staff assisting the press credential table instructed our team to ask for credentialing from the press coordinator conducting the verifications. The volunteers stated they witnessed smaller press teams get entrance without prior credentials earlier that day.
It is uncommon for college media to be granted press credentials for events like these, so we were prepared to enter the rally using the general admission tickets we registered for the day prior.
Upon speaking with the coordinator, we were abruptly forced to leave the premises. While expressing our intention to comply with their demand, we asked what the reason for our removal was.
“Just (be)cause,” according to security.
As we were being escorted through the rows of merchandise tables lining walkways of the SVSU campus, our students gave security many opportunities to express if or why they felt our team was a security risk. Security was getting increasingly agitated with us, so we felt it was no longer acceptable to ask questions. We were given no explanation.
After exiting the rally, we reviewed the email denying Delta College press credentials; nowhere within did it state we would be unable to attend general admission if properly RSVP’d.
The team complied and did not return to the event. We hoped to represent Delta College students and listen to the former president speak.
We left with the sense that we were unwanted.
A line forms outside of SVSU’s Ryder Center at the Saginaw MAGA Rally, Saginaw Valley State University, Oct. 3, 2024; photo credit Onnie Stone.
Kids wave American flags and wear Donald Trump pins while waiting to enter the Saginaw MAGA Rally, Saginaw Valley State University, Oct. 3, 2024; photo credit Onnie Stone.
The City of Flint comes together for Harris Rally
Kamala Harris talks manufacturing jobs,
housing and bodily autonomy
Mikaila Bleuw | Staff Reporter
FLINT – Vice President Kamala Harris spoke about her presidential campaign just one day after her rival running mate Donald Trump held a rally at Saginaw Valley State University.
On Friday Oct. 4 at the Dort Financial Center in Flint, Harris supporters waited in line for hours to listen to statements from VP Kamala Harris and her lineup of guest speakers.
The crowd at the Harris’ rally was diverse on every front, all coming together to support a campaign that makes them feel like their voices will be heard.
“It is an opportunity to show that we are for the people, of the people; we are the people,” Linda Patrick said. “As you look around and you'll see that it is diversified by age, diversified by economic status, diversified by nationalities and cultures that are here today; when you look at his (Trump’s) rally you don't see that.”
There was an overwhelming sense that people felt unsafe with the prospect of another four years of Trump’s administration. Even former Trump supporters voiced concern over a second Trump presidency.
“I am a die-hard conservative, (I) have been my whole life,” Mike Conklin said. “Just, I knew what Trump was back when he ran in 2016. I worked for people like that, I know what they’re capable of.”
Conklin voted for Trump in 2016, but says that he “overestimated” the former president. He says that if Trump is elected president in November, it “might be the last election we ever have.”
Before Harris took the stage for her remarks, we heard from notable speakers, including: Representative Elissa Slotkin, Senator Gary Peters, UAW President Shawn Fain, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Michigan legend Magic Johnson, and Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley.
During her speech, Harris explained her plan for what she
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calls an “opportunity economy.”
“One of the things I will do is raise the startup deduction from $5,000 to $50,000 to help entrepreneurs start their small business,” Harris said.
She also brought attention to the housing crisis in America, saying we need to build more homes and lower the cost of living. She talked about her plan to invest in the steel, iron and auto industries, as well as newer manufacturing industries like batteries and electric vehicles.
“Over the last three and a half years, we have brought manufacturing back to America, bringing 730,000 manufacturing jobs,” Harris said. “We announced the opening of more than 20 new auto plants in the United States, and we did it by investing in American industry and American workers.”
Harris used these facts to call out some of the false statements the Trump campaign has made about the loss of manufacturing jobs during his time as president. “Under my leadership we created more than half a million manufacturing jobs in less than three years,” Trump said at an Aug. 19 MAGA Rally. “And under Kamala we have fallen into manufacturing recession, with 13,000 manufacturing jobs lost in the United States since just the start of this year. She also spoke out about the effects of overturning Roe v. Wade and what her administration plans to do about it.“And when Congress passes a bill to restore reproductive freedom, as president of the United States I will proudly sign it into law,” Harris exclaimed.
“We are not going back,” the crowd rang out in chants across the rink as Harris began to wrap up her statements.
“We will move forward; ours is a fight for the future,” Harris said proudly. “Ours is a fight for the future, and ours is a fight for freedom.”
The crowd cheers for Kamala Harris at the Flint Harris rally held at the Dort Financial Center, Flint, Mich., Oct. 4, 2024; photo credit Onnie Stone.
A man smiles while holding up a shirt that reads “VOTING IS MY ‘BLACK JOB’” at the Flint Harris rally, Dort Financial Center, Flint, Mich., Oct. 4, 2024; photo credit Onnie Stone.
A rally attendee makes a heart with their hands while Kamala Harris points towards the crowd at the Flint Harris rally held at the Dort Financial Center, Flint, Mich., Oct. 4, 2024; photo credit Onnie Stone.
A crowd of Harris supporters hold signs that read “LABOR HARRIS WALZ,” Dort Financial Center, Flint, Mich., Oct. 4, 2024; photo credit Onnie Stone.
Delta College County Commissioner candidates
Austin Gonzales | Staff Reporter
UNIVERSITY CENTER - Two employees of Delta College are looking to take a stand in Bay County. This upcoming election, Delta English professor, Kathie Marchlewski, and campus public safety officer, Christopher Rupp are running for county commissioner.
Kathie Marchlewski, 2nd District Nominee, Delta College Professor of English:
As a leader of our Democracy Commitment Civic Engagement Team at Delta, I teach students to advocate for improvements and resolutions they want to see in their communities. I tell them: “The Government” is not some outside force. “They” are Us and We are “They.” By serving on the Bay County Commission, I will show them this is true.
Q: What does running in this election mean to you?
A: So I’ve always been really interested in local politics, from my time as a reporter when I was at the Bay City Times, I covered city
government and some county government stuff. But additionally when I worked for the Midland Daily News, I covered a lot of county government and city council meetings. And what I learned during that time is that community voices are really critical to the decision making process. I think people are more engaged with local politics than they used to be and that tends to occur when there’s something in the community that people are unhappy with.
Q: What’s the main message of your campaign?
A: I am a Mom to three children in Bay County Schools and an English Professor at Delta College. I teach about 300 students each year, including my own, and wish the same thing for all of them – that when they finish their degree or trade program they will want to stay in beautiful Bay County. I don’t think there’s a better place to live in the state. Here we can affordably live with a boat in our backyard or drive it down the road to launch. We can drop a line to fish downtown or ride out to the bay on our snowmobiles. Middle class residents don’t get to do that on the west side of the state or in most other places across the country. I want Bay County to continue to be a place that is affordable, safe, vibrant with jobs and attractive with recreational opportunities.
Q: What words do you have for Delta student voters?
A: It's really, really important for young people to cast their votes. I know that young people are frustrated with our political landscape. And with all of the division that's occurring in their communities large and small, including in their homes and their friend groups as they move through the world, of course they're experiencing all of this tension. I want them to know that the politics that matter most are local politics. Those are the decisions that are going to affect us. And so if you're tired of hearing people argue about the big picture issues like, Immigration, or, you know, trans or gay rights, abortion, whatever, all those things and those conversations are difficult for you, it doesn't mean that you shouldn't cast your vote.
When I retired from the Bay City Police Department I had been acting chief for a couple years; I was deputy chief. People were surprised that I wasn’t interested in seeking a chief's job somewhere. And I said, well you know, if there was a chief job in this area, I might be interested in it but that’s not my priority. My priority is, I want to say, in this area. This is where my family is. This is where my friends are. This is where my roots are.
Q: What does running in this election mean to you?
A: As a Commissioner, you need to be a good contact point for people, people that have issues at the county level and a lot of times it's a quality of life type thing, whether it be some kind of crime... I may not have the direct answer or the information, but I put you in contact with someone who does. I can put you in contact with somebody from the Sheriff's Department or somebody from animal control or somebody from zoning.
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Q: What would you say are some of the most serious problems facing your district right now?
A: Roads are always an issue. There's a lot of money being spent right now on roads, but most of that money does not trickle down to the local municipalities or even the County Road Commissions. That's always a challenge, and that's not just in Bay County, obviously that's statewide. So roads and other infrastructure: sewers, water, you know, all the things that build the base for accounting to operate things to make it attractive for businesses to come into Bay County as well as residents.
Q: Is there anything else you'd like to share with Delta student voters?
A: Just the fact that I've lived in Bay County my entire life. Born and raised there, went to school there. Went to work for the Bay City Police Department when I was 21 years old, so it's where I've been my whole life. It's where I've chosen to stay, where I've raised my family. This is where my roots are and because of that, you know I'm (in) vested in the community. I feel a certain, I don't know if I'd want to call it a responsibility, but a loyalty to Bay County. And I think by being on the County Commission, I can give back; that I can help the residents of not just the fifth district but the entire county to be a good representative to. To make sure that tax dollars are spent wisely, that you know, common sense is always used when we face problems no matter what those problems are.
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Christopher Rupp, 5th District Nominee, Delta College Public Safety Officer:
Christopher Rupp poses for a picture, Oct. 2, 2024; photo credit Onnie Stone.
Kathie Marchlewski poses for a picture; photo provided by Kathie Marchlewski.
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Local Comic Con a smashing success
Norman Corrion | Staff Reporter
SAGINAW – Delta College’s presence felt strong among the overwhelming excitement at the SVRC Marketplace Comic Con.
Delta student Nick Taylor said, “The cosplay contest, hands down,” was his favorite part. Taylor, a winner of last year, had a strong presence in the contest and got members of the crowd dancing with him as the judges were deciding the winners.
Characters from superheroes comics, “Pokémon,” “Five Nights at Freddys,” “Hazbin Hotel,” “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,” “Star Wars” and many more properties had great showings. The contest could only have two winners though: a duo entry of Alastor and Lucifer from “Hazbin Hotel,” and Roxanne Wolf from “Five nights at Freddys.”
Jerry DeCaire, a Saginaw native, who went to both Delta College and Central Michigan University was signing autographs and doing live drawings. DeCaire is an artist and illustrator, who has worked on Marvel and independent properties including “Deadpool,” “X-Men” and more.
When asked for advice on getting into the artist and illustration industry. “The number one thing is your portfolio,” DeCaire said. “You need to go get that degree, but you don’t need to spend $1200 a credit hour.” He did explain that someone looking to be a professor in the industry would benefit from a more prestigious degree though.
Inner Circle Photo’s booth was being run by two Delta College Women Basketball players Nia Baldwin and Ivy Woods. They took 360 videos which provided a perspective that made you look like a superhero.
Guests were able to shop for unique candy, collectibles, arts and crafts, toys, comics, games and more. Cruise Control Mobile Gaming had a gaming trailer set up outside full of gamers. Attendees were even able to get custom haiku poems crafted by Quazzy Herd.
The Sep. 28, comic con was packed and many attendees we talked to were associated with Delta College in one way or another. When asked, the most popular superpowers guests wanted were flying or teleportation.
The event was best summed up by Delta’s Gigi Barret. “It’s fun, it’s a lot going on," Barret said.
The SVRC Marketplace is within 10 minutes, walking distance, from Delta’s Downtown Saginaw Center. More information on future events can be found by scanning the QR code below or their Facebook page. Images of the cosplay participants can be using the the QR code below.
Artist and illustrator Jerry DeCaire holds up his images to highlight changing trends in the industry at the SVRC Marketplace Comic Con in Saginaw, Mich., Sep. 28, 2024; photo credit Norman Corrion.
Cruise Control Mobile Gaming's trailer is filled with gamers at the SVRC Marketplace Comic Con in Saginaw, Mich., Sep. 28, 2024; photo credit Norman Corrion.
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SVRC Marketplace Comic Con in Saginaw, Mich., Sep. 28, 2024; photo credit Norman Corrion.
Northwood University 61st International Auto Show
Emma Blakley | Staff Reporter
MIDLAND – On the weekend of Oct. 4, Northwood University hosted its 61st International Auto Show. Part of the event is a Classic Car Show, showcasing vintage beauties and the latest high-tech models. Brands from all over the world can be seen at this event, Vanguard Motor Sales being one of them. Vanguard specializes in selling American classics and muscle cars.
Micaela Frenza, a Northwood University student, talked about Vanguard’s 1967 Chevy Camaro.
Q: What car are we looking at here?
A: This is a 1967 Chevy Camaro. This is one of the first gens that they had. My favorite part about this car, with it being a classic, is that the majority of this one is original. The vinyl was from the original factory line (and) you can see some of the imperfections in its wear and tear. The steering wheel itself is solid wood, it’s teak, and it's a threespoke wheel that was original as well.
Upclose look at the engine inside the
photo credit Emma Blakley.
Q: Can you tell me more about the engine of the car?
A: This one is technically supposed to be a 396; they ended up taking out the original engine and engine-swapping it for a 494 which is even bigger. There's more power, more torque, and it actually withstands the weight of this car. Once this thing is turned on the whole ground shakes. (It) literally feels like the world is rumbling around you. With it being brand new and only having 9.7 miles on it, no matter what you do with this car–either on the highway, on a normal road–it'll get you the power, the connection, everything that you need.
This (event) is just something unlike anywhere else, and we don't really think much of it, other than, it's an event we (students) have to do. And I think that that's why more people do come, it's because of our attitude.
Embrace the season: A curated list of fall activities for everyone
Rileigh Benson | Staff Reporter
As the breezy autumn air swoops in carrying crunchy leaves under our feet, it’s time to get in the spirit of the season. It’s finally time to retire those Birkenstock sandals and switch to UGG boots for the corn maze! Whether you wish to spend this fall season sipping on spiced cider or running around haunted houses, this list of fall activities is sure to fill your days with new fun memories.
Johnson’s Pumpkin Farm
Located on N Portsmouth Road in Saginaw, Johnson’s offers a 13-acre corn maze, fresh donuts, farm animals, soybean and sunflower fields, 80 varieties of pumpkins, a craft store, horse rides, and best of all, free parking and admission!
The Public House
Something for the adults! This is a small bar in downtown Bay City that offers seasonal drinks, non-alcoholic drinks and a delicious snack menu. They recently expanded their space and created “Neighbors,” a new side of their bar with specialty mixed cocktails. Cozy up next to their new fireplace with an old fashioned cocktail or have a delicious brunch with bottomless mimosas on Sunday mornings.
Elizabeth & Charles Flower + Home
A new small boutique in downtown Bay City that carries fresh flowers, vintage pieces, home décor and gifts. Here you will find both dried flower bouquets and fresh flowers weekly--whichever fits your vibe. You can also book her artistic talent for events such as weddings, showers, anniversaries and more!
Midland Street Books
Need a new book to cozy up with while shopping local? This cozy bookstore carries all genres of books for your bookworm needs. If your bookshelves are full, you can sell books here so someone else can enjoy the same story you once did. Because it’s a used bookstore, you can find some books in decent condition for as little as $1.
Local Haunted Houses
If you’re looking for a scary good time, there’s a wide variety to choose from: Bates Haunted Sawmill in Millington, Factory of the Dead in Saginaw and Slaughterhouse in Bay City. Even the USS Edson docked in Bay City becomes the Edson Incident Haunted Attraction. You’ve got plenty of frightful nights ahead of you, if you dare.
An inside look of the Camaro, featuring the wooden steering wheel, Northwood University, Oct. 5, 2024; photo credit Emma Blakley.
Camaro, Northwood University, Oct. 5, 2024;
1967 Chevy Camaro underneath Vangaurd booth, Northwood University, Oct. 5, 2024; photo credit Emma Blakley.
Mikaila Bluew | Staff Reporter
The two-year anniversary of the Saginaw Art Jamboree is taking place at the SVRC Market in historic downtown Saginaw. This pop-up art event will include delicious food, live music, a costume party, and handcrafted art.
Event Details
This community event will take place on Oct. 19 at 1 p.m. at 203 S. Washington Ave, Saginaw. The celebration will feature artists from across MidMichigan gathering to enjoy live music, handcrafted art pieces, and an all-ages costume party as an homage to the very first Jamboree that took place on Halloween two years ago.
“The most memorable show for me is probably our first one, our Halloween show; it was one of the best turnouts we ever had,” said organizer Nicole Anton. “Seeing people show up in their Halloween costumes, and little kids with their trick-or-treat bags, it was indescribable.”
They hope to see an amazing turnout this year, with new vendors and guests to recreate that indescribable feeling from the first show. So, put on your best costume and come help share in a love for our local Michigan artists.
Admission and Art
There has never been an entry fee for this event, and vendors have always set their own prices for their artwork. Though it’s impossible to walk away empty-handed, organizers keep everything handcrafted, with a wide variety of art on display. Whether you're looking for handmade jewelry, crochet goods, or unique paintings, there is something for everyone.
For updates on the upcoming event, and highlights of local vendors that will be attending, visit the Art Jamboree's official Facebook page.
Saginaw’s Art Jamboree looking for vendors
Saginaw’s Art Jamboree is looking for artists to join them for the two-year anniversary celebration on Oct. 19 at 1 p.m. at the SVRC Marketplace.
“We cultivate a safe and open environment for artists to sell their art and market themselves in a welcoming space,” Vendor and host Max Gilbert says. The main goal of the Jamboree is to showcase and help build up local artists and small businesses.
For a small starting fee of $25, you can join the community and make memories sharing your art. The application can be found on the official Art Jamboree Facebook Page or by reaching out to organizers through Facebook Messenger.
The organizers of the Art Jamboree have an all-hand-crafted policy, so any art entered to be sold must be painted or created by a local artist. Vendors set their own prices for artwork.
Join a growing community of artists from across Mid-Michigan! For inquiries and a highlight of the vendors for this year’s show visit the Jamboree’s Facebook Page.
Artistry and fun collide at Saginaw Art Jamboree Autumn adventures at Leaman’s Applebarn
Rileigh Benson | Staff Reporter
FREELAND - There’s no better place to embrace the fall season than at Leaman’s Applebarn. This charming, cozy farm offers a unique experience with apple picking, a petting zoo with goats and ponies, a variety of pumpkins to choose from, and freshly made treats made from scratch.
When you first enter, you will find a small, quaint building decorated perfectly for the fall season. Inside, the building has walls and tables packed with sweet treats such as donuts, cookies, Michigan-made wines, salsas, salad dressings, and, of course, pie. Outside, the building is surrounded by apple trees, providing shade as we exit the warm summer into cool autumn weather. Surrounding the petting zoo is a huge playground with sandboxes, basketball toss, slides, a seesaw, and some benches for the parents.
After purchasing a small, or big, plastic bag to pick apples, you can either take a brisk walk over to a few trees that carry Yellow Delicious and Deacon Jones apples or take a hayride over to the extending orchard that varies in more apple types like Honeycrisp and Gala. Across from the extended orchard is a corn maze for all ages.
I highly recommend spending an afternoon at Leaman’s Applebarn. Leaman’s has become a new seasonal tradition for my partner and me; this is our second year picking apples and making homemade apple pie together. Leaman’s Applebarn captures a cozy autumn spirit and has something for everyone. Be sure to visit and create new memories!
Small goat relaxing in the sun’s rays, Sep. 21, 2024; photo credit Rileigh Benson.
Large wooden box filled with vibrant apples, Sep. 21, 2024; photo credit Rileigh Benson.
CAMPUS LIFE
Delta student fights mental health stigma
Student Spotlight | Brandon Hillaker champions mental health at Delta College
Normon Corrion | Staff Reporter
UNIVERSITY CENTER - Delta’s TriSports and psychology club leader, Brandon Hillaker, has become a mental health champion, finding ways to improve mental health at Delta.
Hillaker has been living with mental illness for decades and takes every opportunity to share his story so others know they are not alone. Stigma kept Hillaker from reaching out for help; he attempted suicide at one point, leaving him with years of rehabilitation. He does not want anyone else to worry about mental health stigma.
“All I want to do is break the stigma and make it easier for someone else to talk about their problems and their mental health obstacles, and provide the resources they need to overcome their own obstacles,” says Hillaker.
At Delta, Hillaker’s first semester was filled with inspiration: a 4.0 GPA, a welding job as a student worker, and help from Delta’s Office of Disability Resources. He
also got two scholarships and won the Donald Halog Emerging Writer Award.
With a newfound passion for writing and public speaking, he frequently had mental health as the subject of his works. While sharing his work in class, Hillaker started seeing a problem; students kept coming up to him not knowing what to do about mental health.
Discussions with students made it clear that awareness of mental health resources was needed. He would frequently explain that Delta had free counseling services and the Office of Disability Resources. This was the driving force that caused Hillaker to establish a Mental Health Fair that occurs each semester.
Hillaker teamed up with other students, Delta staff, and local resources to make it happen. The first fair was a two-day event in April 2024 that hosted up to 15 local mental health resources each day, and a second two-day fair will occur Oct. 9 and 10.
In April, resources had tables set up and were available to meet and discuss with students. A Zoom session was also set up, where Hillaker was able to interview different organizations regarding what they provide for the community.
“In-between interviews I got up and walked around, and listened to people and everyone was talking about mental health," Hillaker said. "That's what I wanted to break that stigma to make it a comfortable atmosphere for people to talk about mental health.”
The Mental Health Fair in April was a success, and Hillaker is planning to make the October fair even better. For October, he is looking into options to provide an extra benefit for volunteers; specifically getting them into a paid training class to further their skills and tools around mental health.
This is another opportunity Hillaker is passionate about: increasing mental health certifications. He found Delta offers a twoday training course around mental health first aid and has been promoting it to help increase sign-ups.
In June, Hillaker presented about the Mental Health Fair at the Delta College Board of Trustees meeting, and it was a success. During September, he took his presentation to the Michigan Community College Association in Lansing to further his message.
Hillaker has also found fitness challenges to be helpful with mental health; he uses them to prove what he and others are capable of.
“When my mental health was, like, 'no you are not getting out of this bed today,' I would drag myself out of bed and go train for a triathlon. And then when I cross that finish line, it makes it all worth it,” says Hillaker.
This led to the creation of the Tri-Sports Club at Delta. He worked to create a club
that can help remove many of the financial barriers of endurance sports. The club works with students who want to help complete a triathlon, marathon and more.
It took Hillaker 11 years to overcome his obstacles, and so this year he set a goal of earning 11 medals for 11 years. The hardest medal he earned so far is for swimming around Mackinac Island; he has two more triathlons planned, which will help him complete his goal.
When explaining how resources can help with mental health, he tells others to think of trying to complete a task while holding a handful of Legos. Hillaker explains that resources like Delta’s Office of Disability Resources not only take those Legos out of your hands, but also give you necessary tools to complete the task.
Hillaker wants to help others avoid what he went through and does not want anyone feeling alone when it comes to mental health. He wants to make sure everyone feels comfortable reaching out when needed; that everyone knows about the many mental health resources available, including the ones Delta has to offer.
Delta students can find more information on the services Delta offers by using the QR code below. Anyone needing help can also call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
Alex Braden and Brandon Hillaker of the Delta Tri-Sports Club share a laugh on their weekly Tuesday run, Sept. 3, 2024; photo credit Norman Corrion.
For Zoom participants, Brandon Hillaker interviews a local mental health organization representative while Ky Tacey signs at the Delta Mental Health Fair, April 22, 2024; photo credit Norman Corrion.
Delta resources students should know about
Normon Corrion | Staff Reporter
Being a student has many benefits. Most students know they can receive student discounts on products and services. The benefits do not stop there; colleges often also have many free resources to assist their students. Here are some great resources you can find at Delta.
1. Student Food Pantry
If you are struggling financially with food, the Food Pantry is a good option. The food pantry has several options including meal vouchers, food boxes, lunch bags and snacks. More information on the Student Food Pantry can be found on the Student Food Pantry page on Delta's website.
2. Student Employment
Employers are always looking for experience when hiring, and one way to get experience is with a student job related to your field. Delta offers many paid jobs which are for students to help you gain that valuable experience and start building your resume. More information can be found on the Student Employment page on Delta's website.
3. Counseling Services
If you have ever thought, you could really use some counseling to help with personal issues or life goals Delta has you covered. Delta offers free and confidential services that include grief, crisis, mental health, substance use, career and more. If you require something beyond their services, they can even help you find a community agency that will fit your needs. More information can be found on the Counseling Services page on Delta's website.
4. Tutoring
Delta has many tutoring options available to help students be successful. This might take the shape of a study group, one-on-one in person sessions, and even remote tutoring. More information can be found on the Tutoring page on Delta's website.
5. Fitness & Recreation Center
Delta offers many great wellness opportunities for students. For starters enrolled students may get 10 free day passes for the fitness & recreation center. For more information on the free passes contact 989-686-9026 or email fitness@delta.edu. On Thursdays a number of free personal training sessions and fitness assessments are available. For more information on these sessions contact 989-686-9106 or email shannonmehl@delta.edu.
This is just a small portion of the many services and resources that can be found at Delta. If you are interested in seeing what else is provided, please visit Delta's Services and Support page by scanning the QR code below.
Last chance to see Disney’s Beauty and the Beast performed live
Onnie Stone | Editor in Chief
Delta College’s Delta Drama will be performing “Beauty and the Beast” this November. Don’t miss your chance to see the classic tale of Belle and the Beast performed on stage at Delta’s lecture theater, room G160, on Delta’s University Center campus.
The classic Disney musical will be going into the vault at the end of this year. Meaning, all “Beauty and the Beast” live shows must be performed by Dec. 31, 2024.
The musical will be performed five nights in November:
Wednesday, Nov. 13 at 10 a.m.
Thursday, Nov. 14 at 7 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 15 at 7 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 16 at 2 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 17 at 2 p.m.
DELTA PLANETARIUM OCTOBER SCHEDULE
Thursdays
2:00 P.M. - Birth of Planet Earth
Fridays 2:00 P.M. - Stars of the Pharaohs
Saturdays
2:00 P.M. - Monster Light Show
3:30 P.M. - Stars
7:00 P.M. - Monster Light Show
Illustrated by Lindsey Welch | Staff Illustrator
DELTA EVENTS: OCTOBER-NOVEMBER CALENDAR
OCTOBER
FRIDAY 11
National Coming Out Day
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
SUNDAY 13
Delta Flute Choir 50th Anniversary
Celebration Concert
2:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.
MONDAY 14
Transfer Mondays
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
National Dessert Day
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
TUESDAY 15
New Student Group Advising
2:30 p.m. – 3:30pm
WEDNESDAY 16
Student Issues Forum
12:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Women's Soccer vs. Grand Rapids Community College
4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
THURSDAY 17
Spirit Day
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
BEDI Professional Development Series
1:00p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Women's Volleyball vs. Alpena Community College
6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
FRIDAY 18
Delta College Cybersecurity and Emerging Threat Symposium
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Backyard Issues Forum
1:00 p.m – 3:30 p.m.
MONDAY 21
Transfer Student Fair
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
TUESDAY 22
President's Speaker Series:
Lawrence Lessig
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Booked for Lunch Book Club
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Women's Volleyball vs. North Central Michigan College
6:30 p.m. – 9:30pm
WEDNESDAY 23
International Pronouns Day
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
THURSDAY 24
Intersex Awareness Day Observed
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Great Lakes Bay Job Fair
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
FRIDAY 25
Registration Lab
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
SATURDAY 26
District Divison III
Women's Soccer Tournament
1:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
SUNDAY 27
District Divison III
Women's Soccer Tournament
1:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
MONDAY 28
Transfer Monster Mash
8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
THURSDAY 31
Halloween Party
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
NOVEMBER
MONDAY 4
Mobile Medical Unit
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
THURSDAY 7
A Chocolate Affair
6:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
MONDAY 11
Transfer Mondays
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
TUESDAY 12
Board of Trustees Dinner Meeting
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAY 13
Registration Lab
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
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ARTS &ENTERTAINMENT
Hell’s Half Mile hits high note finale
BAY CITY - Bay City Michigan’s streets quiet down as the Hell’s Half Mile Film and Music festival concludes until next year.
This annual event took place last weekend across downtown Bay City. Some of this year’s venues included the Historic Jefferson Building, So Good! Gallery, the Masonic Temple, and Delta’s planetarium, along with many other local businesses that joined in on the party.
“There aren’t really a lot of film and music festivals,” said Hell’s Half Mile founder and director Alan LaFave. “They’ll have some film festivals that will have a music component, or some entertainment at parties, but we try to integrate it in a much bigger way.”
With an array of film screenings ranging from documentary to narrative and musical performances by JW Francis, Bluhm, Liquid Mike, Waltzer, and Sungaze this year’s festival did just that.
The final day began with an engaging Filmmaker Panel at Populace Coffee, providing a unique opportunity to hear insights from industry professionals. Over the weekend
filmmakers from around the globe showcased their work and concluded Sunday night with a Post Fest Chill and Audience Award ceremony.
Every year offers special guest appearances and a new variety of filmmakers and musicians that make this event fresh and fun. Prior years have included workshops for aspiring filmmakers, and Q&A sessions with talent. Each festival is a one-of-a-kind and lively experience where there is something for everyone.
“We are an all-volunteer festival so it’s a lot to do for a lot of people who are just passionate about bringing something good to their community,” said Lafave.
Hell’s Half Mile offers not only a space for upand-coming artists to collaborate and promote their work, but also build up Bay City’s local businesses and create a community. If you were unable to attend this year’s celebration, the festival will return in September of next year with a unique lineup of artists and filmmakers. For more events presented by Hell’s Half Mile, and information on next year’s festival visit hhmfest.org.
The Crow: Of bygone shadows and present specters
Review | “The Crow” movie fails to live up to expectations
Artist James O'Barr found himself struggling after the loss of his fiancee. Looking to cope with his grief, O'Barr created the comic book, ‘The Crow’ in 1989. The 4 issue limited series revolved around Eric, a murdered man on Halloween night who is resurrected by a mystical crow. Eric, now a walking corpse, looks to enact revenge on the gang that killed him and his fiancee, Shelly.
“If the people we love are stolen from us, the way to have them live on is to never stop loving them. Buildings burn, people die, but real love is forever.” -The Crow, 1994, dir Alex Proyas
In 1994, an adaptation of the comic would hit theaters. Brandon Lee would take on the main role of Eric Draven, giving an iconic performance that resonated with goth culture for decades to come. Directed by Alex Proyas and also starred Ernie Hudson, Rochelle Davis, Michael Wincott, Tony Todd and Michael Massee.
Behind the brutal violence that is Eric Draven, Lee manages to bring a kind smile to a person who is deeply broken. From on paper to screen, Eric is a kind soul to those around him fueled by rage that he couldn't save Shelly. An iconic portrayal to never be forgotten, for better or worse.
Here we are in 2024, The Crow finally has a new adaptation. Directed by Rupert Sanders, starring Bill Skarsgård, FKA Twigs, and Danny Huston. I remember hearing about this film in production since I was in high school, in 2014, ten years ago, and it feels like it. The movie suffers many problems from its writing, direction and characterization.
The movie follows the beats of the original story to a lesser degree. Instead of being introduced to Eric and Shelly's relationship through flashbacks like the 1994 film, we follow
their love from the start. We meet Shelly, who is running away from an evil businessman, Roeg, who has demonic abilities. Roeg can make people bend to his well in exchange for sending innocent souls to Hell. Shelly meets and falls for Eric, who is suffering through early childhood trauma of his own, and they share a brief life together before the inevitable by Roeg. An otherworldly guide with CGI crows tells Eric he'll be brought back to the land of the living, to take revenge and save Shelly's soul from eternal damnation.
The movie is a slow build, and despite spending more time with the couple, we still know barely little about them. By the time, Eric is brought back to life and he mostly just wanders the streets of Detroit, getting beat up or shot by the people he's hunting. If there's a positive, Eric’s immortal corpse re-animating is pretty cool. It's not until seventy five minutes in when Eric becomes more of an action hero character finally getting an upper hand, realizing his powers and dons the famous makeup.
Ultimately this leads to an intense but awesome scene at an opera house where Eric searches for Roeg and his right hand woman. Once the final confrontation happens, it's beyond underwhelming. The ending of the film raises more questions than answers really in a weird attempt at time travel.
Gone is the unraveling trauma from the original source and ‘94 film, replaced with a whiny emo boy who just gets the shit kicked out of him left and right. If you're looking for a story of love and grief, check out the original film, it's a Halloween classic. Most importantly I implore audiences to read the source, O'Barr's visually stunning heartfelt spectacle.
Austin Gonzales | Staff Reporter
Mikaila Bluew | Staff Reporter
The Crow (O'Barr, May 1989).
Text painted on a TV screen reads "September 26-29, Hell's Half Mile Film & Music Festival," Bay City, Mich., Sept. 29, 2024; photo credit Maddox Salcedo.
Testament and Kreator have a Klash of the Titans at Royal Oak
On Sept. 29, Testament and Kreator made a stop at the Royal Oak Music Theater on their Klash of the Titans tour. Possessed performed the opening act. The doors to the theater opened at 6 p.m. Dozens of fans entered, eagerly buying drinks and merchandise to ready themselves for the show. The venue was clean, neat and spacious, with three levels to the standing room, and the mosh pit at the bottom level.
45 minutes in, Possessed came on stage. Possessed’s album “Seven Churches” has been credited by many as creating the death metal genre by intensifying the sound and atmosphere of thrash metal. Their front man, Jeff Becerra, has used a wheelchair since 1989, when an armed robbery attempt left him paralyzed from the chest down. Not to be deterred, he brought back Possessed in 2007 and continues to tour with them. Becerra proved he still had the vocal chops, howling along to “The Exorcist,” “Swing of the Axe,” and the song that coined the genre: “Death Metal.” It was an incredible start to an amazing show.
Kreator entered around 8 p.m. A thrash metal band from Germany, they blew up with the release of their 1986 album “Pleasure to Kill.” Along with their contemporaries Sodom and Destruction, they formed the “Teutonic Trio,” the German equivalent to the ‘big four’ of American thrash.
The stage came to life with giant inflatables of demons surrounding the band. Lead singer and rhythm guitarist Mille Petrozza was an incredible front man, and the rest of the band was in top form, destroying both classics like “Terrible Certainty” and more modern material like “Satan is Real.” As the mosh pit continued their relentless assault, Petrozza thrice called for the “Wall of Death.” The act split the mosh pit down the middle, with each side going towards the edge before colliding in the middle at Petrozza’s command. Kreator’s brutal reputation and image was more than proven true.
Testament began their set at 9:45 p.m. One of the most influential bands to come out of the San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal scene, the band was touring to promote the re-release of their first two albums, “The Legacy” and “The New Order.” As such, the setlist was
dedicated to songs from those albums, but that didn’t seem to curb audience enthusiasm. Lead singer Chuck Billy was jovial and friendly to the audience, noting his excitement at revisiting Testament’s older material.
Some songs like “Raging Waters” and “A Day of Reckoning” were deeper cuts rarely played live, but the band ended with two concert staples: “Over the Wall,” which had audience members crowd surfing onto the stage at Chuck Billy’s express permission, and “Into the Pit,” a staple for those in the mosh pit. The band also took time to wish guitarist Alex Skolnick a happy birthday before the show ended. Testament’s great atmosphere and heavy sound made them the perfect band to cap off the night.
Overall, it was an amazing show for the hardcore metalhead. The three bands played non-stop bangers. But it was certainly not a show, or a mosh pit, for beginners.
Park revives with a new singer
Rachel Walz | Staff Reporter
After over seven years of inactivity following the suicide of lead vocalist Chester Bennington, the remaining members of Linkin Park have announced a new album, “From Zero,” with vocalist Emily Armstrong of the band Dead Sara. The move has been met with some controversy.
Ties to Scientology
While some praise Armstrong’s vocals and what she brings to the band, others are more skeptical, citing her perceived ties to Scientology and to former actor and Scientologist Danny Masterson, who is currently serving a 30-to-life sentence on multiple sexual assault charges.
Others still cite a disrespect to Chester Bennington’s memory, including Bennington’s mother Susan Eubanks, and his 28 year old son Jaime, who was quoted as saying that the reunion was “erasing [his] father’s life and legacy.”
Armstrong’s Response
Armstrong has responded to some of these comments, noting that while she did in fact attend an early trial of Masterson in support, she regretted it, saying that “I always try to see the good in people, and I misjudged him. I have never spoken with him since. To say it as clearly as possible: I do not condone abuse or violence against women and I empathize with the victims of these crimes.”
The main tie from Armstrong to Scientology stems from her parents being active members, and a photo of her at a Scientology gala in 2013. However, Armstrong is openly queer, having had a relationship with model Kate Harrison in 2016. Scientology considers LGBTQ people sinful. Even lyrics from her time in Dead Sara appear to criticize or reject the teachings of Scientology.
What Students Say
Landis, 18, said, “Her views go against what the band stands for,” citing Armstrong’s past support of Masterson and Scientology, which he pointed out does not support mental healthcare, despite Chester Bennington’s tragic death by suicide. He added that Armstrong “is trying to replace an iconic voice and can’t.”
Emma, 21, said that while she enjoys the band’s new singer, “It shouldn’t be called Linkin Park. Linkin Park was Chester’s band. Instead of making a proper tribute, they’re just trotting out a dead horse. At least make it clear that you’re not ignoring his death.”
“From Zero” is set to be released on November 15.
Rachel Walz | Staff Reporter
Klash of the Titans tour poster.
OPINION
Gen Z your vote matters more than ever
Gen Z voters will determine the next president of the United States
Onnie Stone | Editor in Chief
Illustrated by Lindsey Welch | Staff Illustrator
The 2024 presidential election is shaping up to be a tight race, with Kamala Harris and Donald Trump nearly tied in recent polls. To gauge each candidate’s chances, we can look to swing states like Michigan and Pennsylvania. With 41 million members of Gen Z being of voting age in time for Election Day, young voters will wield more electoral power than ever before. So, what does this mean for student voters?
Pennsylvania's Youth Voter Challenge
Pennsylvania is seen as key to election victory, but youth voter registration has dropped 15% since 2020. A last-minute surge in young people registering to vote will need to happen if Gen Z hopes to have an electoral presence in the keystone state. As it stands now, Gen X and Baby Boomers have the biggest electoral presence in Pennsylvania.
Michigan's Growing Youth Vote
Comparatively, Michigan has seen the highest increase in youth voter registration in the country. Since Election Day in 2020, Michigan has had an 8% increase in people ages 18-29 registering to vote. This is the highest increase of all U.S. states surveyed, making Michigan the prospective voice of Gen Z in the 2024 election.
Next to Pennsylvanians, Michigan voters have an especially important role in deciding the next president of the United States. But it’s hard to say which party has the lead in
the Great Lakes State. In 2020, Joe Biden won Michigan by less than 3%, where Trump won by less than 1% in 2016.
A Battleground for Young Voters
How Saginaw county votes in the upcoming election could determine which candidate wins the race. Saginaw voters are virtually evenly split between Democrat and Republican. So whichever candidate appeals more to independents and typical third-party voters will have a better chance of winning the election.
42% of Delta College students live in Saginaw county. The community college was recognized for engaging students in the 2020 presidential election, and has made recent efforts in increasing student voter registration. Students at Delta College, Saginaw Valley State University, Central Michigan University, Ferris State University and other surrounding colleges will have tangible influence in determining the next president of the United States.
But, none of this matters if Gen Z doesn’t show up to vote.
Every Vote Counts–No Excuses Fortunately, there are many ways to vote in this election, making it easy for registered voters to participate. Registering to vote is easy and can be done early or in-person on Election Day. With Election Day fast approaching, it’s crucial to start preparing your ballot today.
Vibe checking the Trump and Harris rallies
The state of Michigan, an important swing state in the presidential election, saw backto-back campaign rallies from both former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris this last week.
On Oct. 4, the line to enter the Flint Harris Rally spiraled around the Dort Financial Center parking lot. It was clear from the organization of the line that the press was encouraged to speak with people waiting to enter, unlike the unwelcoming bars that separated the press from supporters at Trump's Rally the day prior.
The volunteers at Harris’ Rally were able to speak with press, and shared their excitement upon being asked to assist with the event. On the opposing side, volunteers at the former president’s rally were told they should not, under any circumstance, speak with the press; only a few interacted with attendees. Some Trump Rally volunteers had to stop themselves from saying too much when they were speaking with Collegiate reporters.
Though the Delta Collegiate student news team was unable to get press credentials at either event, the difference of our experience between the two rallies could not be more evident.
While speaking with the press coordinator at Trump’s Rally, we were unable to secure press credentials and told we could not enter through general admission.
Our team registered for general admission tickets the day before the event. Still, the press coordinator demanded we leave, and we were abruptly removed from the rally by several security guards–for no given reason.
The welcome we felt from the Harris-Walz communication’s team regarding press credentials was a stark contrast to our treatment at the Trump Rally.
Harris’ team walked us through why we were unable to get credentials for this event, then gave us resources to help our reporting on future events. The communications liaison encouraged us to use our general admission tickets and allowed us to bring in our equipment, so long as we did not conduct interviews during the rally.
One event left us with no other option than to take the walk of shame through the rows of merchandise tables and not return.
The other allowed us to freely move around while volunteers made sure guests were hydrated and happy.
Mikaila Bluew | Staff Reporter
Red flags from Trump’s texts to supporters
Onnie Stone | Editor in Chief
Donald Trump has been blowing up my phone ever since I registered for his rally (that I was denied entry to). I have received 45 messages “From Trump” within seven days. The messages from the former president read like scammy, phishing emails from decades ago.
So, I want to highlight some of the fear-mongering, manipulative messages that the Trump campaign is using to incite those who registered for his rally.
The message confirming my registration refers to Trump as the current president; it seems his memory of losing the 2020 presidential election is a bit foggy.
Starting off strong with false claims that Democrats are registering illegal immigrants to vote. But, of course, you would want your supporters to believe this lie when you are running on the hope that citizens will fear the very idea of a foreign person.
I’m not supposed to be showing you this; let’s look at some of the questions in Trump’s “2024 Verified Citizens Only Survey” sent on Oct. 2.
The survey begins by verifying that you are, in fact, an American citizen. You can never be too sure these days.
Whoever said the Trump campaign wasn’t inclusive didn’t know what they were talking about. I mean, three gender options? Trump loves his LGBTQ+ supporters, and it shows.
The America First Agenda sounds like it could be nothing but good for America! As we know, we need Donald Trump to make sure ONLY United States citizens can vote. The LARGEST DEPORTATION OPERATION IN HISTORY? That sounds like it will do wonders for this great country! I’m sure there will be no major economic ramifications or tax-payer money involved.
As we all know, Vice President Kamala Harris is a proven communist. But also a Democrat. Oh, and it is actually considered radical to be a Democrat now. Clearly, the parallels between Trump and Hitler’s rhetoric are nonexistent.
Before asking for a donation to his campaign, the “2024 Verified Citizens Only Survey” ends by sympathizing with all of us suffering under the Vice President’s communist regime. Things just haven’t been the same since we seized the means of production back in 2020. We need Trump back in office to Make America Great Again.
This is a look at just one of the many surveys I have been sent. Screenshots were obtained through a screen recording taken the same day I received the survey. The link provided in Trump’s message has since been updated, replacing the survey with a simple donation page.
SPORTS
5 Sports shorts
Blake Metiva | Staff Reporter
Fantasy football woes
It’s been four weeks, and I’ve come to a conclusion: I’m not great at this whole Fantasy Football thing. In my league, we’ve played five weeks and lost four of them. My team looks solid on paper, featuring stars like Patrick Mahomes, Brandon Aiyuk, Amari Cooper, Devon Achane, and Kyle Pitts. There’s just one issue: they haven’t produced. Mahomes has been outperformed by Brock Purdy, Aiyuk has topped 10 points just once, Cooper had his best week on my bench and hasn’t produced since, and Kyle Pitts continues to be the fantasy disappointment he’s been throughout his career. If I were a GM and had drafted this team for the field, I’d be bringing home Super Bowls. But in fantasy? I’m a bottom feeder, scraping for wins.
The roar of ‘24
August 11: The Detroit Tigers are 5663, ten games out of a playoff spot, and had a measly 0.2% chance to make the playoffs. A team that was down and out suddenly flipped a switch. From the 11th onward, the Tigers ripped off an improbable 31-13 record. The team started the streak with a 15-1 win over the Seattle Mariners and never looked back. The Tigers were rejuvenated with the return of outfielders Riley Greene and Parker Meadows during the time frame. The Tiger bullpen caught fire along the way with relievers Brant Hurter, Brennan Hanifee and Sean Guenther all flipping the script from their time in Triple-A and posting a combined Earned Run Average 3.39 in the majors. The Tigers continued their hot streak by sweeping the Houston Astros in the wild card round to set up a meeting in the American League Division Series with the Cleveland Guardians.
Spirit open season
The Saginaw Spirit began their season last week and earned points in all three games during their opening week. On Wednesday the Spirit opened the season for the Ontario Hockey League against the Windsor Spitfires in a 6-5 overtime loss. The game was extremely entertaining with the Spirit overcoming three separate one goal deficits to send the overtime. In OT the Spitfires found the back of the net off a shot from the Spits Jack Nesbitt that trickled away from Andrew Oke to ruin the opening night mood. On Friday the Spirit made their way to Sault Sainte Marie to face off against the Greyhounds.
The Spirit would bring home a 6-4 win with 2025 top draft prospect Micahel Misa scoring a hat trick. Carson Harmer and Kristian Epperson would score their first career OHL goals. On Saturday the Spirit returned home to the Dow Event Center and routed the Sarnia Sting 6-1.
Michigan football sputters
It's hard to be mad when your team is 4-2, but the Michigan faithful have been loud about the lack of progress from the offensive side of the ball. The offense ranks 118th in total offense, 129th in passing offense, 109th in turnover margin, 100th in scoring offense, 69th in third down percentage, 76th in completion percentage and 38th in rushing offense. The team has looked to improve under quarterback Alex Orji, but still lacks any form of pass offense. In his three starts he has completed 23 of his 37 passes for 133 yards, one touchdown and one interception. Senior Donovan Edwards has rushed for 353 yards on 73 carries and has looked far from his potential. The saving grace? Senior running back Kalel Mullings. He’s rushed for 589 yards on 91 attempts and has come up big in the moments most notably breaking off a 63 yard run to kickstart the offense's game winning drive against USC. If the Wolverines want to compete they’ll need to find some passing offense or the season could quickly go sour.
Curse of the Lions
It’s no secret that the Detroit Lions are a physical football team, but this season has proved it. The Lions have played four teams: the Los Angeles Rams, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Arizona Cardinals, and Seattle Seahawks. Those four teams record in the week following their games against Detroit? 0-4. The Rams were blown out by the Cardinals in Week 2 4110, the Buccaneers dominated by the Denver Broncos 26-7 in Week 3, the Cardinals demolished by the Washington Commanders 42-14 in Week 4, and the Seahawks were shocked by the New York Giants 29-20 during Week 5. When Dan Campbell said in his introductory press conference, “and when you knock us down, we’re going to get up and on the way up, we’re going to bite a kneecap off,” it seems he wasn’t kidding.
Streaky season rolls on
Blake Metiva | Staff Reporter
The Delta volleyball team has hit the home stretch of its season with a record of 10-10. The Pioneers have been streaky, starting the season 1-4 before winning seven straight matches. Following that win streak, they experienced a five-game losing streak. Since then, the team has a record of 2-1.
On offense, sophomore Ashlee Lenhard leads the team in kills with 213, while sophomore Sarah Hauck leads in assists with 540. On defense, freshman Sienna Ouendag leads in digs with 277, and freshman Corrina Gomez leads in total blocks with 48. The Pioneers have seven games remaining this season, with their next home game on Oct. 17 against Alpena.
Player Ashlee Lenhard tips the ball over the net after doing her aproach, University Center, Sept. 24, 2024; photo credit Emma Blakley.
Players celebrating after scoring a point, University Center, Sept. 24, 2024; photo credit Emma Blakley.
Women's soccer continues to roll
Blake Metiva | Staff Reporter
The soccer season rolls on, and the women’s team hasn’t missed a beat. In the last week, the team has played the Muskegon Community College Jayhawks and Schoolcraft College Ocelots. The Pioneers rolled over the Jayhawks, 7-0, on Saturday, Sept. 14, but played a close game against the Ocelots on Wednesday, Sept. 18.
The Pioneers scored early and often against the Jayhawks, never going more than 20 minutes between goals. Their first goal came from a corner kick in the second minute. Sophomore midfielder Anna Sabo whipped in a corner that found the head of sophomore midfielder Mady Kler, who slotted the ball away. Nineteen minutes later, freshman forward Isabella Workman scored her first of three goals on a cross from freshman Ciara Kelly to make it 2-0. In the 40th minute, sophomore Kaylee Shattuck scored on a breakaway set up by sophomore Peyton Pratt. A minute later, the Pioneers scored again. Sophomore Kendall Jackson connected on a breakaway with an assist from Kaylee Shattuck, making the game 4-0 at halftime.
In the second half, the Pioneers continued to dominate; Isabella Workman scored her second of the game on a breakaway. Six minutes later, Kaylee Shattuck scored her second on a cross from freshman Abigail Hendy, making it 6-0. Ten minutes later, Isabella Workman completed her hat trick with a header from a cross by freshman Brooke Swartz. The match finished 7-0. Goalkeeper Mia Warner recorded her third shutout of the season and made three saves.
Their match on Wednesday was far closer. The Ocelots had a plan against the Pioneers, causing the team headaches. Schoolcraft led going into halftime, taking the lead on a 40th-minute penalty kick scored by Daniela Alvarez. The Ocelots had more shots in the first half and committed fewer fouls than the Pioneers. The second half was much better for Delta. Sophomore midfielder Reagan King headed the ball into the Ocelot goal after a cross from Mikalah Lewis. Six minutes later, the game-winning goal was scored by Sydney Lambert. She found the back of the net on a shot from 20 yards out, making the game 2-1 and keeping their undefeated record intact.
The Pioneers regained their top spot in the NJCAA Division III polls and are one of four teams that are undefeated.
Alaina Schalk runs towards the ball to get closer to the goal, University Center, Sept. 14, 2024; photo credit Emma Blakley.
Avery Benjamin attempts to get the ball back from opposing player, University Center, Sept. 14, 2024; photo credit Emma Blakley.
Avery Benjamin winds up to kick the ball, University Center, Sept. 14, 2024; photo credit Emma Blakley.
Ciara Kelly pushes against opposing play to get the ball back, University Center, Sept. 14, 2024; photo credit Emma Blakley.
WE'RE NOT GOING BACK:
Ahead of the pivotal 2024 presidential election, the Delta Collegiate is endorsing Kamala Harris for president of the United States.
Kamala Harris is a flawed politician (as is every politician). Despite this, she is uniting people across ideologies under the common goal: keep Donald Trump out of office. This is not a situation of choosing the “better of two evils.” In choosing who to endorse Harris, we are choosing to protect the future of our country. Here are some of the facts we are considering when looking at the 2024 presidential ballot.
Environmental Protections
Kamala is an environmental engineer with a history of education in energy and climate change, and has actively made changes.
Biden and Harris assisted in passing three bills: The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, The Inflation Reduction Act, and The CHIPS and Science Act. These bills support funding and research for clean energy and bolster U.S. leadership in emerging technologies like AI, clean energy, and biotechnology. These three bills allocated billions of dollars for infrastructure, incentives for clean energy manufacturing, and provided funding for clean energy research
Comparatively, Donald Trump has dismissed "man-made" climate change as a hoax, actively rolling back clean energy initiatives, including overturning Obama-era regulations aimed at reducing carbon emissions in 2020. Trump also appointed three justices, Amy Coney Barrett, Neil Gorsuch, and Brett Kavanaugh, who voted to constrain the EPA’s ability to curb carbon emissions during his presidency
Protection of Personal Rights
Harris and Trump have extremely contrasting opinions on how much say the government should have on our bodily autonomy. Harris was a co-sponsor of the Women's Protection Act back in 2019. Though it was denied, the act would have protected the right to an abortion federally. This bill would have also expanded the rights of mothers with high-risk pregnancies. Harris has also opposed many anti-abortion bills as senator and outspoken about the detriment to women living in states where “Trump Abortion Bans” are enforced. These extreme bans do not allow for assistance even in unjust and unfair cases. Harris has worked hard to break down barriers in not only access to abortion, but also to gender-affirming healthcare for minors and those within governmental facilities that would not have access to such care.
Trump has also been boastful about his efforts when it comes to abortion policy, especially in his success of overturning Roe v. Wade. Trump’s three justices all played an essential role in taking these historical rights away. Though Trump has spoken out in his most recent campaign regarding a new take on abortion rights, he has campaigned on outlaws and a “cease on all programs” that support gender-affirming care.
Middle-Class Restoration
Harris-Walz aims to cut taxes for 100 million Americans, providing economic stability for working-class families. They propose reinstating the expanded Child Tax Credit
to significantly lower child poverty rates and introducing a $6,000 tax cut for expenses during a child’s first year.
To make healthcare more affordable and accessible, they seek to expand the Affordable Care Act, relieve medical debt, tackle the opioid crisis, and lower prescription drug costs by extending caps on insulin prices and accelerating Medicare determinations for all Americans.
Their broader plan includes creating a fair tax system that makes the wealthiest Americans and corporations pay their fair share, lowers taxes for the middle class, and promotes financial responsibility to support long-term growth.
By contrast, Trump had a $1.9 trillion tax cut that favored corporations and the wealthy. Business investment declined, wage growth was stagnant, and deficits increased. Over his presidency, Trump also attempted to repeal the Affordable Care Act, which would have reduced the growth of Medicaid. Although most of these efforts failed, Trump weakened these essential governmental programs.
The 2024 presidential election is here. As we consider who is fit for the presidency, we should weigh not only the candidates’ policies, but their vision of America’s future. In our decision to endorse Kamala Harris, we are advocating for a leader committed to environmental protection, personal rights, and supporting the middle class.
A large sign reads “A NEW WAY FORWARD” above a crowd of Harris supporters, Dort Financial Center, Flint, Michigan, Oct. 4, 2024; photo credit Onnie Stone.
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Collegiate Staff
Crystal McMorris Advisor crystalmcmorris@delta.edu
Onnie Stone Editor in Chief deltacollegiate@gmail.com
Norman Corrion Managing Editor normancorrion@delta.edu
Austin Gonzales Multimedia Journalist austingonzales@delta.edu
Emma Blakley Multimedia Journalist emmablakley@delta.edu
Blake Metiva Multimedia Journalist blakemetiva@delta.edu
Asher Silas Hardy Illustrator ashersilas97@gmail.com
Rileigh Benson Multimedia Journalist rileighbenson@delta.edu
Rachel Walz Multimedia Journalist rachelwalz@delta.edu
Maddox Salcedo Multimedia Journalist maddoxsalcedo@delta.edu
Mikaila Bleuw Multimedia Journalist mikailaboyke@delta.edu
Lindsey Welch Page Designer lindseywelch@delta.edu
MISSION STATEMENT
The Delta Collegiate is an award-winning, student-run, multi-media news organization which strives to educate, entertain and engage the Delta College community and beyond.
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