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Delta needs funding for new Saginaw facility by gabrielle martin

Plans are in action for Delta College’s new satellite facility in downtown Saginaw. Students and faculty alike have high hopes that building the new facility will offer that Delta’s current facility in Saginaw - the Ricker Center - lacks. Students at the Ricker Center would like to see more services for the students. Byron Poindexter, who is hoping to pursue a career in either social work or criminal justice, would like to see a library, computers, bookstore and an area for students to just hang out and study. Harmony Braech, an accounting major, would like to see services such as the student food pantry offered at the new Saginaw location. Gregory Teter teaches at the Ricker Center and is the Criminal Justice Program Coordinator. He agrees that there could be better services for the students who take classes at the satellite facilities of Delta College. “As far as the testing center and some of the services for students goes, we aren’t quite as well equipped here,” he says. “I think they’ve done a pretty good job of trying to keep the center with the same services; but it’s almost impossible to have the same services when you’re talking about libraries and testing centers.” Having the exact same services at the new Saginaw facility as offered at the main campus is not entirely feasible. However, Larry Ramseyer, Director of Facilities for Delta says the

new facility will be between 35,000 and 36,000 square feet; whereas the Ricker Center is only about 20,000 square feet. This means that Delta will be able to add some of those services that students and faculty would like to see as well as other additions. For example, the college hopes to strike up a partnership with the Hoyt branch of the Saginaw Public Library to offer a library service to students taking classes in Saginaw.

“The project received recommendation from the governor as the number one community college project in his budget recommendation in February,” says Ramseyer. Delta’s hope is that the state will fund half of the project, leaving the college to fund the other half of the $12 million project. These funds will come from the college’s plant fund reserves.

Heidann Shivers, 28, Saginaw, works on her art history homework while at the Ricker February 13, 2015. (Delta Collegiate/Josephine Norris)

“The Ricker Center right now, it has one large gymnasium/cafeteria space. What the new facility will have will be a small learning resource area. It will have some of the components for students to access information that the LLIC has,” Ramseyer says. Ideally, there will also be a few “ho-

can rotate out of. For example, there admissions or career services at the

Out of Delta’s budget, each year, $1 million is placed into the plant fund reserves for future projects. Other projects funded through this fund include the 1997 library and science wings renovation and the 2013 F-wing project. The cost of both of these projects was split 50/50 with the state as well. “The legislature has to put together an appropriations bill to approve the project for planning. Once they do that, we can complete the

location for the facility. In April, the Delta College Board of Trustees voted to place the new satellite facility in downtown Saginaw. Ramseyer says a consulting team has been looking at various sites throughout that area. “We’re narrowing it down and on a smaller number of sites. We’re focusing on about four sites that we’re looking at further review on,” he says. Ramseyer was not at liberty to say where those four sites are. Ramseyer also hopes that by having a facility in downtown Saginaw, the college will have a more dominant presence in the community and a better view of where the students are coming from. Currently, the Ricker Center has around 650 students; however, Ramseyer hopes to nearly double that number over the next decade. “We think in 10 years, our goal would be to have the enrollment in Saginaw be 1100,” he says. “We’ve projected that based on the unserved population now- the number of high school graduates that aren’t going into higher education, we believe if we’re located in downtown Saginaw [we could] attract more of those students to attend.” While a larger student body at the new Saginaw facility is one of the college’s goals, at least one student at the Ricker Center says the smaller student body is rather nice. Continued on Page 2

What is your favorite thing about your hometown? yasmene brown

“The people. I just been on the planet 20 years and have met people through my time here.” jayson rupp

“There’s lots of stuff to do downtown and lots of events. I like going to the Friendship Shell and there are good places to eat.”

brendan kreifeldt

“I really like hanging out in the (Bay City) State Park. I have completed 300 hours of volunteer service there.” taylor kryska

“I like my job. I work at Apple Mountain. The people really make you feel welcome.”

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saginaw facility for something else.

“We just need more popularity and a mixture of culture. Mostly, it’s “The teachers have more time black people because we’re comfortto help students because there’s fewer able here,” he says. students so there’s more help for each Of course, the question on evone,” says Braech. eryone’s mind is when construction Poindexter hopes the student on this new project will begin. Rampopulation at the new Saginaw facil- seyer says this all depends on when ity grows; however, he’s also hoping the state approves funding. The ideal continued from Front Page...

news time to do construction is during the spring/summer semester; however,

by spring 2016 is a bit of a stretch so Ramseyer says construction will more likely start in spring 2017. “That would push start up to the fall of 2018,” he says. “Now, the president would like to see it earlier than that.”

Flint veteran takes top cop position by matt brown multimedia director

Compared to his last gig, Lieutenant Robert Battinkoff, is a Running a police force within Delta College is a “night/day difference from Flint township,” says Battinkoff. “A week’s worth of crime in Flint township is more than a year here.” This is not to say the new director of public safety isn’t learning to swim quickly. “I’ve been in more meetings here than my whole life, which is good,” said Battinkoff, “This is an opportunity to impact a lot of people. In 10 years here, there will be

A student walks out of the main entrance of the Ricker Center. (Delta Collegiate/Josephine Norris)

Sweat and succession, hot topics at board meeting by greg horner promotions manager

Thunder and rain couldn’t break the heat felt inside the Ricker Center gymnasium as trustees, faculty and members of the public gathered for Delta’s monthly board meeting on Sept 8. At least once a year the board tries to hold a meeting at all three satellite campuses, but the location proved

dcgreghorner not many things we actually do as a board outside of choosing a president and the process by which the president is chosen. I’m not ready to give up most of that tonight.” President Goodnow responded that the plan was drafted at the board’s request. “The board asked to have this put together, and this is certainly in draft form and certainly subject to revision by the board.” Eventually the board agreed to hold off on the issue at the suggestion of Emrich. “I would make the motion that we postpone action on this item until the next board meeting, and that if Mr. Selby or anybody

communication was alright as long as it was one-on-one and did not state a position or try to persuade. Mike Rowley spoke about the grievance between the president and the English division during the meetings closing chair comments. Rowley defended President Goodnow’s decision to change English-111 from a four-credit course to a three-credit course without regarding concerns from some English faculty. “After the grievance hearing, I was told by somebody from the Endrowned out much of the initial conglish position that quote ‘we underversation. stand that it is ultimately the board’s After several minutes board decision’ endquote,” said Rowley. member Earl Sel“If it’s ultimately by complained our decision than about the quality we have the right of sound in the to delegate that room, and fellow authority to the trustee Robert president.” Emrich agreed. “I Rowley also can’t hear either, responded to a let’s turn the fans letter from a feloff and just sweat low trustee asking it out.” how the board With imshould best revisproved audio it the issue. “My the board began personal opinion its deliberations is that I don’t regarding a probelieve the issue The Board of Trustees members discuss succession plans in the event of President posed emergency should be revisitGoodnow’s absence. (Delta Collegiate/Greg Horner) succession plan ed; the policy was for Delta College President Jean else has amendments to make we be followed, it is now time for the colGoodnow. According to the draft prepared to do it at that time.” lege to move on with the business of given to board members, “If the orA presentation on the open serving our students.” ganization is faced with the unlikely meetings act was given by Ellen Other topics covered at the event of an untimely vacancy in the Crane, a member of Delta’s Board of meeting include: Directors. The purpose was to clarify • A vote to reschedule the next in place the following emergency suc- confusion about “deliberation,” or the meeting to Oct. 6. cession plan to facilitate the transi- discussion intended to lead toward a • Liz Ullrich, an associate profestion to both interim and longer-term decision. sor of Political Science, presentleadership.” “Deliberations can occur in ed studies on how to improve Emrich and Selby had res- closed sessions under limited circumrelations between college board ervations about the plan including: stances,” said Crane.“It’s really tricky members and their faculty. whether authority would fall to the when you’re dealing with electronic • John Neal, Delta’s multicultural board as a whole or to the chair, the communications because it’s not an & diversity ctoordinator, shared open forum, and so if there’s a queshis experiences with MI-CUP/ the plan in the event of an absence, tion posed and people start answering LSAMP. The program is a colthe role of seniority in determining you risk a violation.” laboration between Delta College an interim president and the salary The presentation was given and Michigan Tech to promote a of an interim president. to ease fears that some trustees had transition to a four-year university “I understand the plan is de- about whether or not asking a fellow signed to eliminate questions, and to board member a question electroniand economically disadvantaged make transition seamless,” said Sel- cally would violate the open meetings students. by. “But quite frankly there’s really

in his family. “[It was] a combination of things,” he says, “part of it was wanting to be the good guy. Part of it was wanting to help people.” Earning his bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan – Flint and an associate’s degree from Lansing Community College, Battinkoff understands the collegiate atmosphere. “That’s the biggest concern in a place like this, is that you become people.” Battinkoff, who served in the complacent. There is little of that real Flint Township Police Department stuff going on, so it is important to for 30 years replaced the now retired use that time to be prepared.” Steven Witzke. Having dealt with the tactical and administrative aspects of law enforcement, Battinkoff brings a new mindset. “The big thing is getting positive interaction with students. Due to the nature of urban policing, you are dealing with some type of The following incidents were catastrophe and then you are gone.” reported to Public Safety Other plans include redoing sept 1 the emergency procedures manual Medical, F-wing for the college, incorporating some tabletop exercises, which are activities sept 3 in which key personnel are gathered Suspicious situation, H-wing A unknown man was asking strange to discuss various simulated emergenquestions and was seen walking cy situations, and creating an open around the building on foot forum for students to discuss issues with campus police once a month. sept 9 Touching on the criminal jusMedical, N-wing Assisting Saginaw Township tice program at Delta, Battinkoff Police Deptarment, a man was likes, “that we have a police acadesoliciting businesses stating my here, and that we do a lot of the he was a Delta student inservice training for the surrounding counties. It is a way to be impactful.” sept 10 Medical, F-wing In regards to the academy Battinkoff says, “I want to be here as a sept 14 resource. I think they do a great job Hit and run, B-wing of covering the issues already.” Property damage, B-wing Battinkoff knew since elemenfuzz buzz tary school he wanted to be a police by matt brown

Hispanic Heritage brings culture to campus -By Jordan Roberts, Staff Reporter The 47 anniversary of Hispanic Heritage Month kicked off on Sept. 15 with a performance by Roxanne y Los Compadres, a mariachi band from Saginaw, a jalapeno eating contest and other activities. “Hispanic Heritage Month to me is an awesome time because I’m a high school teacher. So we get to talk about the importance of everyone celebrating,” says Roxanne Chantaca of Roxanne y Los Compadres. On Tuesday, Sept. 22, Delta will host a Hispanic Heritage Game Show that will take place in the lower west courtyard common area in the main campus. Students will have the chance to test their knowledge on subjects of Hispanic Heritage such

as history, culture and geographical locations. There will also be a cash On Monday, Oct. 12, the “Goals!” at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, at the Ricker Center auditorium and will feature State Representative Vanessa Guerra as the Keynote speaker. She will discuss the importance of Hispanic Heritage Month and explain the meaning behind the Hispanic Heritage theme “honoring our heritage. Building our future.” The event will be catered by a local Mexican restaurant and will feature Delta College alumni who will present their stories about Hispanic culture and heritage. view our

hispanic heritage month kickoff

video at deltacollegiate.com

Roxanne Chantaca, of the Saginaw mariachi band Roxanne y Los Compadres, performs for students in the commons. (Delta Collegiate/Megan Escamilla)

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science/technology

New Mechatronics program merges all aspects of engineering

free stem festival on campus read more at deltacollegiate.com

by matt brown multimedia director

Pocket amp packs a punch by jordan roberts staff reporter

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Our current landscape is one controlled and driven by computers. Mechanical and electrical systems intertwine and interface. The tradesman now automate aspects of work with the aid of robotics. “The world has changed,” says Mike Finelli, chair of the technical, trades and manufacturing division. “You’re not just someone with greasy knuckles and a wrench. You just can’t work on things without knowing how to interact with all the computer systems.” Stemming from mechanic and electronic systems, mechatronics merges the computer and industrial principles of engineering. Delta now offers a mechatronic associates degree in applied science,

with the option to record 128kbps trades apprenticeship. The program is new to the skilled trades division, this feature by allowing a 3.5 mm as it was approved over the summer. microphone input jack on the top of According to Finelli, compathe device adjacent to the AUX and nies whose machines fail would call headphone input. in a mechanic who tells them “it’s an My favorite features of this electrical issue,” and the electrician portable mini amp are the amount would then say “it’s a mechanical of volume and gain I can receive issue.” (signal to noise ratio: >70dB) and “The reason that is,” explains its ability to receive and use guitar Finelli, “is because sometimes it is pedals. Although the quality of the both: the mechanical system appears sound isn’t going to rival the stan- to be working properly, but there is dard practice amps, it still allows for a fault that the electrical system is an enjoyable practice and recording experience. Indeed, it has been rated Production is king, and comon Monoprice’s website by 31 users panies are trying to move away from with a 86 percent satisfactory rating. playing the blame game with techAs one anonymous user claims: “ nicians. There is now a demand for The sound quality isn't wonderful, people who are versed in a wide range but when you take into consideration of things. Depending on the size of the size of the unit and its price, it’s the company, they want “at least one surprisingly good without distortion person of staff that can go out and even cranked up all the way - which is loud enough to annoy most of the people in your house!” With its multiple playback, tronics skill trade program, registered recording features and portable ca- with the state, and I have had a lot of pability, the Monoprice 5-watt amp interest from students,” says Diane gives opportunity and variety to the Lobsiger, assistant professor in the traveling guitarist in the digital age. technical, trades and manufacturing

dcmattbrown program,” continued Lobsiger, “so they could send their people here to get trained.” On campus, interaction between programs should be a focus. Finelli says that “Here, what we have tried to do more and more is have communication. We are making sure students are not only seeing different things, but interacting with different things.” “When you are out in the workplace you aren’t around only your trade,” Finelli continued, “You are going to be around all kinds of people doing all kinds of things and you have to get used to that.” Getting the trades to talk not tential employers as well. Having experience in a chemical processing lab or an automotive repair shop may

tem running something, somewhere. Again, mechanical and electrical sysmechanical issue in a modern vehicle you have to tear apart all kinds of subsystems just to get to it. Society still suffers from the idea that technical trades are dirty jobs. “The ultimate thing we are going to strive for is having the best training mechanism for the students,” says Finelli. “I want them to see the kind of stuff they will have an opportunity to work on, see the technology that’s here.” Diane Lobsiger would, “like to show [you] our labs.” Laughing, Finelli adds, “Way too many people come to Delta and say, ‘I didn’t know you had this!’” In the building we have an

One of the PLC workstations available for lessons in the L-Wing laboratories. Sept. 14, 2015. (Delta Collegiate/Matt Brown)

“make a connection to get a job at places they never thought of applying to before,” says Finelli. Citing a real life example, Finelli recounts a time he was out at Monark Equipment Technologies in Auburn. “They opened these big-paneled electrical boxes which are now just full of programmable logic controllers (PLCs),” he begins, “When talking to one of the workers, I mentioned that I needed to show Diane [Lobsiger] the boxes and the worker division. “We have a lot of demand.” replies that he was just in her classes!” “We have had a lot of compaNowadays everything is driven nies asking us to have a mechatronics by PLCs. There is a computer sys-

automation station, hydraulics and pneumatics, mechanical drive systems, programmable logic controllers, conventional controls and more. Lobsiger believes the end goal is getting systems] and be ready to roll on the If you have additional questions about the mechatronics program, call Diane Lobsiger at 989-686-9441. For information on apprenticeships, contact Harvey Schneider at 989-6869476.

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Phil Ritter, of Midland, examines a robotics array in the L-Wing laboratory during ET-122, Prog Logic Control. Sept. 14, 2015. (Delta Collegiate/Matt Brown)

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#collegiatelife arts / entertainment work important to keeping a city

meet the leader Tim Braun

running. The passion Braun has

informers corner

for the township shows in his various volunteer activities such

Spreading your wings: All my friends have left and I’ve never felt more alone

as the Kiwanis, Saginaw Field and Stream and the Saginaw

by Marisa Loranger

County Land Bank. He’s also an active member of his church. Something that sparked an interest to give back in Braun was President Kennedy’s famous quote,

Chances a re at some point in life you’re going to feel l i k e yo u’ve fallen behind. Perhaps your close friend is getting married, your younger

just made a new friend and I’d love to spend some time playing it. Going to college offers lots of opportunities to make new friends, so much so that you usually don’t have to try. Take advantage, spark up a conversation and see what you have in common whether you share the same insecurities, aspirations or obsession with “My Little Pony.” Whatever you do don’t just sit at home and feel sorry for yourself; it’s important that you stay active and try new things. Maybe there’s a local production coming up and you’d make a great Javert (couldn’t be worse than Russell Crowe) or maybe there’s a casual softball league that meets up at your local park. How often do you get out of town? Spend a day in Traverse City, go see a game at U of M or meet up with friends down in Kalamazoo. Seeing new places and experiencing new things is what life is all about; heck even Cass City is better than nothing. Life’s a trip, brother, so get your ticket. Finally, start thinking about your future while still living one day at a time. That might sound like a contradiction, but it’s not. I always set goals for myself that are far out of reach and become discouraged when I fall short. Instead set shorter goals that are more obtainable, and work up to the heavier stuff in time. As Justin Bieber said at the VMAs, “Life is a journey. Sometimes a battle, full of the unexpected. Sometimes we focus on the destination and forget to focus on that journey.” So don’t forget to stop and appreciate yourself. Whether you’re 18 or 81 you still have your very short life ahead of you.

just realized you’ve spent eight years keeping up with the Kardashians. You might be like me and feel that your country.” you haven’t risen to your potential. I understand the feeling that you’ll For Braun the “quote from never be able to “catch up.” But have President Kennedy really stuck with you considered what you’re catching up to? me. That speech planted a seed in me.” Everyone has a different set of The recession put a stop to priorities. Do you want to be a father? A teacher? The disgraced former projects that Braun had in mind such as governor of Alaska? There isn’t a adding new sidewalks. The township universal yardstick for measuring life and the only important thing is that had to cut back on investing in new you’re living your’s. Whether you’ve just left high projects so they wouldn’t dip into their school or are pursuing a degree after reserve funds. Now that the recession spending 20 years in the workforce, is over, the township has decided to we all have moments where we question the worth of our actions. start working on sidewalks again and is “Will this class really help me planning to update their tennis courts. “We want to provide top notch with my life? Am I ever going to get out of this drunk, forsaken town?” quality to our citizens. We want First and foremost count your every department in this township blessings. Not just the big things like “Ask not what your country can do

for you, ask what you can do for

Tim Braun sits at his desk where he serves as Saginaw Township Supervisor. (Delta Collegiate/Josephine Norris)

“If you feel safe, you

2004 after the past supervisor asked

can create your own American

him to run when he retired. He won

65-yea r- old

and that is where he still remains.

Saginaw Township supervisor

He is in his third term and still is

Tim Braun.

unsure if he will run again in 2016

d rea m,”

says

With 41,000 people living in Saginaw Township, it is important for Braun to make sure his community is able to live and prosper, and safety is his number one priority. Braun says that crime has declined for 20 straight years in the township, which

even though he loves his position. “The people are my favorite part of this job,” explained Braun Braun was born and raised in the city of Saginaw and graduated from Arthur Hill high school in 1967. He went to Delta College, and after spending three semesters

makes him feel like he is doing what

there, he transferred to Saginaw he needs to do in his community. Valley College (now Saginaw Valley “There are lots of issues to deal State University) where he received with every day but we make the best of

to run the absolute best,” says Braun. To make sure key projects

his B.A. and M.A. After that, he

it. Our citizens know we are here for

transferred to Central Michigan in the township are up-to-date, the them; they are not alone,” says Braun. University and received his M.A. in township puts programs on rotation After a friend pushed him to education guidance and counselling. so that things don’t get too old. Braun says, “It’s not me. It’s He worked in Saginaw clerk from 1984-2004. When his term Township schools from 1971-2005. we, them, us, that make Saginaw

was up, Braun ran for supervisor in

Braun finds community

Township a thriving community.”

world country because you share that with a lot of other Americans. It’s the personal things that count and no matter how bad things are there has to be a silver lining somewhere. Are you surrounded by family that loves you? Do you have friends that encourage you to be better? Are you free from addiction or self harm? Do you have a PS4? If so, congratulations, you’ve

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Counter Cruise Community Bike Ride

Saginaw ARRIVE AT 6:30 PM, BIKING BEGINS BETWEEN 6:45 PM AND 6:50 PM 35th Annual Saginaw Valley Humanities Series

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Eman Mohammed, “Breaking Taboos and Documenting Devastation: A Woman’s Journey” Presentation

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Night Lighting for Wildlife

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10th Annual Hell’s Half Mile Film and Music Festival

B.A.R.S. Bicycle Cruise

Mary Poppins

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7 PM MUSICAL PRELUDE, 7:30 PM PROGRAM BEGINS

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Powwow Dancers: Photography by Marcella Hadden

Motown in Black and White Exhibit

7 PM

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11 AM - 5PM

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Classicism in Michigan: The Work of Charles Platt

10 AM - 4:30 PM

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Hairspray, The Broadway Musical

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Halloween Spook Train

7:30 - 11PM

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8 PM

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Hairspray, The Broadway Musical

3 PM Saginaw River Valley Model Railroad Club Display!

12:30 - 4 PM

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arts / entertainment ” bloody rags to riches

" by sammi schenkel

sammischenkeldc

staff reporter

The film starts out with a bang as the song lyric “I’m a muthafuckin’ beast!” helps to get Billy Hope

who brilliantly plays his trainer. The story and plotline overall is fairly simple but it is b r o u g h t t o l i fe w i t h t h e cinematography and editing. Hope is a boy who grew up in the routine. Hope is a lightweight system since childhood. He boxing champion competing in found his love for both boxing Madison Square Garden. and his wife in the orphanage he Kurt Sutter of “Sons of Anarchy” wrote and produced Undefeated in his matches, he this emotionally intense sports drama. The cast is top notch, now lives in a lavish home with Bentleys in the garage. His best friends from the orphanage have members included young star c ont i nue d t o supp or t h i m emotionally even into adulthood. manager and Forest Whitaker, H is r iva l, “Magic”

Escobar, taunts him at a press shakiness was there along with the strength and talent of the cast. release and it sets the tension for the sweat as it sways off his face with blood splatter from a strong believable. The cinematography his boxing style, Hope takes a jab. The shots were always a ided t he stor y tel l i ng a nd beating as the anger rages within interesting and used both first him. Fighting harder in order to and third person perspectives to emotional roller coaster in this win the match, “if he isn’t bloody, make the story come together. f ilm, leaving the audience it isn’t Billy.” I honestly loved the way was made incredibly powerful by the film was shot. The boxing scenes were edited and shot in a sammi s rating scale 3.5 out of 5 glass eyes dynamic manner that made it come alive. The use of point of view shots, ringside shots and the pacing made it more of an experience because it was upclose and personal. When he got punched, we felt it. The blur and

“Everybody Is Going To Heaven” Citizen Takes A Dark Turn by alex kostka staff reporter

by peter skrzypczak // staff

reporter

Top Ten Films from 1900 to 1930 Movies have changed a lot in the hundred years with complicated cutting and moving action. The 1900s was still an early time for movies. Here are the top ten movies that stand out to me from the 1900s to 1930. Stay tuned for more top ten movies throughout history.

A TRIP TO THE MOON (1902) Dir. George Melies, Unrated, 16 m

It is considered one of the earliest science fiction movies. While not the first to have a narrative, it did bring in complicated filming techniques such as stop motion and splicing film together, creating an overlapping effect. It was the longest film of its time and Melies used every technique he had known, such as the stop trick. In this technique the camera is turned off, remains stationary, while the subject either leaves or changes.

THE GREAT TRAIN ROBBERY (1903)

Dir. Edwin S. Porter, Unrated, 12 m

It’s a milestone in American cinema, as the first film to be shot on location and to use moving cameras; Earlier films were shot much like a stage play. It is also the earliest film to use cross cutting, which shows two scenes happening simultaneously.

L’ASSASSINATION DU DUC DE GUISE (1908)

Dir. Charles le Bargy, Unrated, 15 m

It’s the first film to have a musical score and original screenplay. The film itself takes place over nine shots. The movie was meant to bring cinema to light for the cultural elite while also attracting the growing movie crowd.

THE BIRTH OF A NATION (1915)

Dir. D.W. Griffith, Unrated, 3 h 10 m

This is the first American epic--a drama about the Civil War. It’s not a film I would recommend due to its subject matter with depictions of the Ku Klux Klan, and white actors in blackface, but it nonetheless has an important place in film history. It’s also the first film to be shown at the White House.

THE CABINET OF DR. CALIGARI (1920)

Dir. Robert Wiene, Unrated, 1h 20m

It’s one of the brightest (or darkest) spots of German expressionist films. Written by two pacifists, Hans Janowitz and Carl Mayer, “Dr. Caligari” was meant to be an anti-authority movie. It has haunting visuals and unnerving set up and acting.

NOSFERATU (1922)

Dir. F. W. Murnau, Unrated, 1h 46m

This is an unauthorized adaptation of Bram Stoker’s “Dracula.” Technically the film shouldn’t have survived the last century as a court ruling was decided in Stoker’s heirs favor and the film was to be destroyed. Luckily, copies survived; otherwise we wouldn’t have one of the best horror movies around. The sight of Max Schreck’s Count Orlock in the doorway will always haunt me.

BATTLESHIP POTEMKIN (1925)

Dir. S.M. Eisenstein, Unrated, 1h 15m

This is a dramatization on the real life mutiny of the Russian battleship Potemkin. It’s a revolutionary film in meaning and execution. The steps scene is one of the most prolific scenes in movie history. Even if you haven’t seen it, you’ve almost certainly seen it parodied. Everyone is fleeing down the steps and a baby carriage rolls downward.

METROPOLIS (1927)

Dir. Fritz Lang, Unrated, 3h 3m

An amazing movie even by today’s standards, it was received with mixed reactions at its release. The special effects at the time were groundbreaking and revolutionary, with the cityscape set and the “flying” cars zipping in between the buildings. You won’t have a hard time understanding what themes and messages this movie wants to elicit, and that is one of the things that had critics split.

ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT (1930) Lewis Milestone, Unrated, 2h 32m

An anti-war film following a group of schoolboys joining the army after an impassioned speech by their teacher about the “fatherland”. Based on a book by the same name, they are both anti-war stories. The film even had German veterans from WWI to make sure everything stayed as authentic as possible.

10.

CHARLIE CHAPLIN

Given his catalogue of films, especially in the 1910s, rather than just single out one of his Tramp shorts I had to give the number ten spot to the man himself. In the early 1900s and all the way through the 1910s, Chaplin made a name for himself starring in short comedic serials. Often portraying his classic character, the Tramp.

to the top, it’s clear that their new album “Everybody Is Going To Heaven” should not go unheard. Providing 10 powerful tracks to its listener, “Everybody Is Going To Heaven” will present to you the heavier direction the band is taking. This is a follow up to their debut “Youth,” which set a standard for its emo/melodic genre in 2013. bring out the softer side of the band. “Weave Me” explores the feeling of becoming new again, while the hard hitting track “Stain,” my personal no problem with writing songs that can bring out pure honesty for the listener. The album is worth a solid listen starting with track one and going right through to the end of track 10. You can catch the band on

favorite track

Stain

FOR FANS OF: Brand New, Title Fight, Nothing

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health/sports

Mermaids spotted in campus pool by josephine norris photo editor

If you were to ask women young and old “Who has ever dreamt of swimming as a mermaid?” odds are that quite a few hands would be raised. Mermaids have been a cultural symbol with depictions of these creatures in myths, books and movies such as “ The Little Mermaid.” They’ve even become the focus of

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got one and we started swimming together.” Once she owned a tail of her own, Stevenson, who was working

is a pretty good workout and I could design a class around this.” Inspired, Stevenson began pants would wear a mermaid tail and

pilates inspired poolside exercises. Mermaid Fitness now offers its own brand of novelty exercise through classes at Delta’s own pool. “I think it’s a whole philosophy,” Stevenson says, “I felt like when I was putting it together, that the practice comes from a different philosophy of exercise. It’s not just about working out.” The empowering philosophy of Mermaid Fitness is the idea that “beauty and strength can come together in a package,” according to out. I freaked out. We both freaked Stevenson. out.” Mermaid tails are made of This excitement led to Stevenson researching tails and purchased around the lower part of the body one for her daughter and herself. “I turned 40 and said ‘That’s lates inspired workout begins. After what I want for my birthday’ and I the poolside exercise, the moves are Mermaid Fitness. “I have ideas of how mermaids ness,” says founder JodiAnn Stevenson. Stevenson is also an associate professor of English at Delta. The hope is to empower clients and make those childhood dreams of becoming a mermaid a reality. After Stevenson and her daughter saw a young girl on a beach

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taken into the pool. After the poolside warm up, Stevenson says, “it feels so good and you are so excited to get in the water.” Stevenson sees many directions for the company beyond the classes and says, “I’d like it to be a place for people to go when they want that philosophy or get the mermaid stuff- or both!” Whatever the reason behind people taking an interest, Stevenson

' c rner c achs Delta Defeats Jackson, 2-0

University Center – Scoring opportunities have been plentiful for the Delta College women's soccer team this season – putting the ball in the net is another issue entirely. For the third consecutive contest, the Pioneers managed to put more balls on goal than their opponents and in so doing walked away with a 2-0 victory over MCCAA foe Jackson. "We had numerous scoring opportunities that either missed the goal, or were stopped with good defensive saves," said head coach Paul Stenglein. The win improves the Pioneers to 2-0 in the conference and 2-1 overall. Delta's lone defeat came at the hands of nationally ranked Cincinnati State, 5-4. Neither Delta nor Jackson was able to garner much offense despite both teams having decent scoring winding down, however, Delta began to maintain possession for longer stretches before eventually wearing down the Jets defense. In the 37 minute of play, Delta put together a good attacking combination when Gabby Helpap, 16, slotted a great ball diagonally. Leah to the upper far post corner of the goal to give Delta a 1-0 lead at the half. While Delta continued to apply pressure offensively, they were unable to up their lead. "We made some adjustments at halftime and challenged the girls to step up and win all of the 50/50 balls," said Stenglein. "We also implored the ladies to keep their passes close, and pass to feet. Fortunately, they responded well." Jackson never really challenged offensively in the second half as Del-

has a hope that these classes and workout will have a lasting effect on clients. “You should do it because it makes you love your body now. Not because of the results you’re going to get later from it, not because of the way you are going to lose weight or get stronger, though it will do those things, it will help you love your body right now.” Mermaid Fitness classes are starting Oct. 3, but Stevenson is of-

health myths

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fering a demo for a taste of what the classes are like. The demo is Saturday, Sept. 26 at 8 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. with a children’s demo at 9 a.m. Attendance is free and includes an assortment of water exercises and Spots are limited and but you can reserve one by emailing beit@mer-

com.

“An apple a day keeps the doctor away”

ta continued to apply pressure and We had a lot of scoring opportunities, forced the Jets defense to continue and the goals will come as we get to work. In the 54 minute, John- more comfortable with each other Everyone is familiar with the old adage “an apple a day keeps the docson lofted a ball to the far post that tor away,” but is this claim supported? We know that apples are considered on goal," said Stenglein. outstretched arms of the keeper. "I was extremely pleased with the creativity and effort of the girls.

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does incorporating an apple into your diet really prevent certain diseases or ailments? Many of the medical staff at Mclaren Bay Region in Bay City expressed that the “apple a day” phrase has been in circulation for as long as they can remember, and that their parents learned this folk wisdom from their parents. However, if there is such a variety of fruits that contain their daily? “You’d think it would be an orange, for the vitamin C, or a banana for the potassium,” says Stephanie Schnell, a supervisor for Radiology probably before pharmaceuticals and modern medicines were used.” Mclaren’s cardiac surgeons expressed that the “apple a day” idiom isn’t without merit, explaining that it is important to eat fruits and vegetables, as well as exercising daily. However, they expanded on this idea stating that preventing certain diseases isn’t as simple as eating an apple a day, musing that you could eat an apple every day and still be a smoker. They concluded the proposition by expressing the importance of variety in a person’s diet, especially when it comes to fruit. According to Dr. Joseph Czaja, a pathologist at Mclaren, “To my knowledge, I have never heard anything to support that an apple has special properties.” He goes on to explain that a person shouldn’t focus on eating one particular fruit a day, but use portion control and limit how much food help the colon pass things along.” The origin story of “An apple a day” has been met with contention, and the country it originated from has been debated often. However, Michael Pollan, author of “Botany of Desire,” claims that it started with American farmers and apple plantations. Pollan states that apples in America were used for the composition of alcohol in the form of hard cider. Pollan writes, “Up until prohibition, an apple grown in America was far less likely to be eaten than to wind up in a barrel of cider.” However once prohibition gained traction and thwarted the sales of cider, growers crafted a marketing strategy to reinvent the apple’s image as not only delicious, but nutritious. The apple shouldn’t be dismissed as not being a good source of vitamins and nutrients, however, we should always aim to reevaluate folk wisdom and understand how it affects us in our culture and lifestyles. Eating an apple a day may not be the healthy lifestyle change you were looking for, but it’s a good start. -By Jordan Roberts.

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Stricter punishments, not stricter gun control, is how we should deter gun crimes -By Gabrielle Martin I do not believe in punishing a whole group of people due to the stupidity of several people. For this reason, I do not support stricter laws regulating gun ownership. I do, however, support putting harsher laws into effect for those illegally possessing, least, we should be prosecuting people who illegally possess, sell, or use law.

three delegates in Philadelphia who

America: Where guns have more rights than the people they harm -Greg Horner and Peter Skrzypczak

The Constitution is written Institute of Justice, “Surveys of [gun] - however we want it to be, at the end offenders have found that they prefer

guns harder to get and initiated a Careful and proper regulation

rules that we respect only slightly -

acquire guns “off the street” through

Constitution Day would be issues that face our country. It would

a second constitutional convention.

This is supported in a journal article written by Caroline Harlow, - which was published in 2001 by the holds the Union together, but rather fordable healthcare, that enshrines Bureau of Justice Statistics Special

just bought than by any stranger in the street. The “good guy” with a gun

equal rights throughout the land. Insentence and were in possession of

about learning our laws, or appre-

- those surveyed, 40 percent got the for ourselves. worship the founding fathers. worshipping this largely outdated Can we please stop celebrating The U.S. Constitution is the at our Constitution and those who

Food lines didn’t end in the great depression by lindsey schibelhut staff reporter

stricter laws on who can legally ob-

all I could see was the line of people.

should be hard to get a gun. This rights of people than guns.

gun culture, instead of praising the to MCL 750.232a, a person who uses

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defense is that it was written so long

foresight for the world, and weapons, we face today.

was ever aware ways to effectively and fairly deter of the hunger is- cided to focus on paying bills and lines during the Great Depression. sues going on was Just as those who are caught when I covered thing to hear your parents argue about the Delta College Hunger in who are caught purchasing or loaning Michigan event. basis. I did the only thing I could The panel of people brought to light food insecurity ple.” Saginaw, and we decided to visit.

to shoot birds not drones.

friend, 31 percent obtained it through theft or an illegal transaction, and -By Greg Horner only 20 percent got the gun through a licensed dealer.

for each and everyone one of us to and about our fear of each other. -

than $100.00, or both.”

they need a gun to feel safe in public

could receive for carrying a gun on

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strangers, their neighbors and their to bear, not because “Robocop” is

stitutional rights.

disclaimer The views and opinions expressed in columns on this page and others do not necessarily reflect the official position of the Delta Collegiate.

to start a conversation. For too long whenever the topic of gun control is broached there are cries of tyranny If we continue to do nothing the

shoulder.

ecades, the Michigan Film has been supporting the ndustry in Michigan and oning the state as a proon destination. Celebrating akers and their creative at film festivals across ate is part of this mission.

Half Mile Film & Music val is helping to drive ipation in the arts, while ng a light on the talent in Bay City and the Great Bay region. The festival is ific opportunity for the munity to participate in a ssion around film and c while exploring some of nique venues Bay City o offer.

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Campus courtyard calls to all by matt brown multimedia director

Educational techniques are innovated. The natural materials evolve over time. Things change. One must strive to have harmony against the crushing chaos, and serenity can be found in the central courtyard. “You get balance there,” says

lack of information in the courtyard, but according to Ramseyer, “the logistics are too tough,” to install signs. “It reminds me of downstate Larry Ramseyer, director of facilities. in Detroit, like the manor houses,” “Quite a number of events make it an says Isaac Tussey, a student at Delta active space, when those aren’t going College. “The wide open grassy aron, the serenity aspect returns.” eas, with the well trimmed knolls, Created by Alden B. Dow, the and the water that goes through it is nice.” hopefully, education. Although it is In 1961, Alden B. Dow worked with Dr. William R. Collings, presgarden, it actually contains natural ident of Dow Corning Corporation, materials from the Saginaw Valley re- Phelps Vogelsang, a Midland-area gion. This may be exacerbated by the

landscape architect, and Dr. Takuma toration, Smith Group out of Ann Tono, professor landscape architec- Arbor, did a lot of research,” said Ramseyer, “[they went] into the Dow archives in Midland to keep the restotrees and shrubs for planting, and the ration as close to the original intent.” placement of the rocks and fountain. Alden B. Dow explains the campus, “must recognize the garden of the courtyard biology. All of the to be a product of its own environtrees and shrubs were personal gifts ment. It was designed as the central from Dr. Collings. Additionally, em- feature of Delta College and it will ployees, alumni and members of the become the symbol and character of community raised $560,000 for a the school if it is honestly allowed to restoration project in 2010. express itself.” “The team that did the res-

Hell’s Half Mile 2015 Festival Schedule Sept 24 - 27

Thursday

6:00 pm Opening Night Party

Pere Marquette Depot

8:15 pm Too Late @ State Theatre 10:30 pm Opening Night Afterparty with Valley Hush @ Old City Hall

Delta College’s courtyard is friend to more than students and staff. Delta College, MI. September 15, 2015. (Delta Collegiate/Katherine Bell)

Friday 2:00 pm Bounce @ Masonic Temple Red Room 3:30 pm FREE MUSIC @ Electric Kitsch • Hailey Wojcik

2015

4:00 pm Shorts Program 1 @ Delta College Planetarium 4:00 pm Wildlike @ Masonic Temple Red Room 5:30 pm FREE MUSIC @ Harless + Hugh Coffee • Loretta Lucas 6:00 pm Diamond Tongues @ State Theatre 6:00 pm Viaje @ Delta College Planetarium 6:00 pm Wedgerino @ Masonic Temple Red Room 7:00 pm Filmmaker Reception (7-9 pm) @ Mlive Hub (PASSHOLDERS ONLY) 8:00 pm

Uncle John @ State Theatre

8:00 pm

20 Years of Madness @ Delta College Planetarium

8:00 pm

Naz and Maalik @ Masonic Temple Red Room

9:00 pm

Music @ The Empire Room

10:15 pm

They Look Like People @ Masonic Temple Red Room

Saturday 10:30 am Local Shorts Program @ Delta College Planetarium 11:30 am Dirty Weekend @ Masonic Temple Red Room 1:00 pm FREE MUSIC @ Harless + Hugh Coffee • Nathan K 1:30 pm Funny Bunny @ Masonic Temple Red Room 2:00 pm Panel - Midwest Filmmaking @ Delta College Planetarium

1961

3:30 pm A Rising Tide @ Delta College Planetarium 3:30 pm Shorts Program 2 @ State Theatre 3:30 pm Uncle John @ Masonic Temple Red Room 4:30 pm FREE MUSIC @ Electric Kitsch • Woven Tangles 5:30 pm Happy Hour/Crowdfunding Rally (5:30-7:30pm) @ Studio 23 (PASSES AND TICKETS)

6:00 pm Lamb @ State Theatre 8:30 pm Stuck @ State Theatre 8:30 pm The Keeping Room @ Delta College Planetarium 9:00 pm Music @ Masonic Temple Blue Room

Sunday 11:00 am

The Hell’s Half Mile Half Mile Run @ Corner of 1st and Water St

12:00 pm

Bounce @ Delta College Planetarium

12:00 pm

Diamond Tongues @ Masonic Temple Red Room

2:00 pm

A Dog Named Gucci @ State Theatre

2:00 pm

Wedgerino @ Delta College Planetarium

2:00 pm

The Keeping Room @ Masonic Temple Red Room

4:30 pm

Dirty Weekend @ State Theatre

4:30 pm

Stuck @ Delta College Planetarium

4:30 pm

20 Years of Madness @ Masonic Temple Red Room

7:00 pm

Nerdgasm @ State Theatre Film

Thursday

Music

Reception

Panel

Live Music

Valley Hush @ Old City Hall

Friday

Hailey Wojcik @ Electric Kitsch Loreta Lucas @ Harless + Hugh Passalacqua, Cold Blood Club, Pink Lightning, Ampersand Castles @ Empire Room

Saturday

Nathan K @ Harless + Hugh Woven Tangles @ Electric Kitsch Stepdad, Valentiger, The Lippies, Pines @ Masonic Temple