Vol 78 issue 2 january 25 2016

volume #78, issue 2

monday, january 25, 2016

Where have all the couch co-ops gone?

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Where dreams go to die

Saga: The comic you should be reading

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Informers Corner

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Josh Hartley and Catlin Hendon, of the band Palomino Witchcraft, play at Bemo’s Bar, Bay City, on Jan. 15. The concert, featuring two other Michigan bands, was put on by event organizer Patrick Ewing’s Flattop. (Delta Collegiate/Josephine Norris)

Read our review of the event on Page 5, and listen to our podcast with Palomino Witchcraft at www.DeltaCollegiate.com

ride the waves Delta opts Q-TV out of FCC auction Greg Horner The community can give a sigh of relief—Q-TV and PBS aren’t going anywhere.

The Delta College Board of Trustees voted to not have WDCQ Q-TV participate in the FCC’s spectrum auction during a special meeting held on Jan. 12. The Board had until 6 p.m. to make the decision before the FCC’s anti-collusion quiet period took effect. The federal agency gave the station an opening valuation of $166 million.

“I’m just elated that the Board saw the importance of Q-TV after all,” says Bay City resident Andy Rogers. “They needed to hear from the public, and they did. I’m just thrilled that they decided to opt out of the auction completely.”

Haley Goodall, a student of Delta, doesn’t watch Q-TV or PBS very often, but thinks the board made the right decision. “Public broadcasting is important, and just having the station here is great for the college.”

Fellow student Ben Bailey wasn’t even aware that Delta had its own station and believes that the money may have been beneficial for the college.

“It’s a great school, but they could’ve maybe used that money to invest in better Wi-Fi.” The board voted to rescind the authority granted to President Jean Goodnow, Board Chair Mike Rowley and Executive Director Pam Clark in acting on behalf of Q-TV, which was approved during the Dec. 8 board meeting. The Board then passed a resolution clarifying that WDCQ would not participate in the auction.

“Q-TV is a great benefit for the college and its students,” says Tiffany Hart, a student employee working in the broadcasting department. “Not only are the programs good for the community, but it gives students a chance to see what the business is like and get their foot in the door.”

The decision came after the college hosted two public forums on Jan. 7 and Jan. 9 to inform and hear feedback from members of the community. The opinion of the public was overwhelmingly against participation in the auction.

“I’ve had at least 15 to 20 people stop me and say how very happy they are that the college made the decision that they’ve made,” say Q-TV Producer and Director Bob Przybylski. “I think in the long run this was good for the station, because it allowed us to hear the public’s opinion about what this station means for the community.”

President Goodnow says that the complexity of the issue and working with the FCC was extremely

DCGregHorner challenging for the Board. “Delta quality TV and our radio station have been a key part of this institution for a number of years… We know that [Q-TV] have provided on-air educational programming not only for children, but for seniors as well, and they’ve been educating and inspiring people throughout the region.”

Clark says that, as a result of the decision, Q-TV will be left untouched. “It was a lot of the public comments that were made and continuing to assess the situation that led the Board to making the decision…We will continue as we have been for 51 years and we will not participate in the auction.”

Rowley says the administration did a great job in managing with the FCC’s deadlines and that the Board’s decision was the right one. “This was interesting and challenging because we had to learn the FCC’s rules for something that has never been done before. Learning how it was going to work and dealing with the changing dates and deadlines – it was a mixture of understanding the process and the technical aspects behind it.”

Rowley believes that the public forums and comments were instrumental in the Board’s decision to not participate in the auction. “As an open body, that loves to be transparent to the community, getting public input was important and I very much appreciate all the comments that people made.”

Goodnow agrees. “The [public comments] were taken very seriously, not only by the administration, but by the Board of Trustees too.”

For Samia Lama, a resident of Bay City, the decision was a reaffirmation of her trust in the community. “In spite of the fact that the information wasn’t very clearly advertised…It did bring peace of mind hearing some of [the Board’s] comments and hearing that they were taking into consideration the public’s input.”

Lama says that she is proud to raise her daughter in an area that respects quality information. “I’m relieved that our community’s access to public broadcasting was in good hands. Equal access to public broadcasting should be not only preserved and maintained—but protected.”

Student Nick Sheridan agrees that Q-TV makes Delta a better school, but hopes those in charge will

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What activity makes you feel most like yourself?

Abram Prince 21, Saginaw Career Advisor Sarah Vollmer helps Mary Jane McEachin, returning student, sign up for classes at Career Services, located in D-102. (Delta Collegiate/Josephine Norris)

On-campus service guides students to success

The thing that would best represent me as a person... that best represents my soul is art... Any type of art...

Jordan DeSander 24, Saginaw

dominic arthur Delta College is home to different resources, but one that tends to get little attention is the Career Services department. Located in D-102, is designed to help students as soon as they walk into Delta up until they graduate and become alumni.

“We do a couple different things,” says Martin Finney, a career advisor within Career Services. “We help students figure out what they should be going to school for. So we have different [career] assessments and things like that to help people kind of figure out what is the right path. While they’re in school, we help them with looking for jobs, making sure resumes and everything are okay. And then when they graduate, also helping them with that process.”

Students both enrolled and graduated can expect Career Services to help them look for jobs and also help them with their resume and cover letters.

Nicole Boks, a student studying Hospitality Business, has worked at Career Services as a student employee for five months. She says Career Services helped her get the job she’s currently in.

“I’ve learned what it really takes to get a job and what employers expect of their employees,” says Boks. “I’ve also learned that there are a lot of jobs in the community that many people aren’t aware of until they come talk to someone in the office.”

Finney believes that it’s important for students to visit Career Services because it will help them figure out what they want to do.

“Even if they know what they want to do, they should be planning out their whole plan. So, starting to figure out, ‘Well, how do I get into the business I want to work at? What do I need to do besides go to school, to help me get that ultimate job that I want to do.’ ” Career Services doesn’t actually place students into their field, but assists them. They also provide help with class schedules, so that students take the appropriate courses for their degree.

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I might listen to music... Or once in a blue moon, you might see me read a book.

Or, color. I have one of those adult coloring books.

Elizabeth Reyna-Hernandez 18, auburn

When I am with my friends. Because we’ve all known each other for a very long time, and we just have a really cool atmosphere between us.

Kristen Sutherland 18, millington

I feel more like myself when I am with my friends… They bring the best out of me.

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news Scholarships build students’ foundation lindsey schibelhut

Tuition prices always seem to be on the rise and many students need help in order to keep up with those costs. Fortunately for students, there are scholarship opportunities available through corporations, foundations and other private parties. Delta’s Coordinator of Scholarships and Special Events, Mary Harding, explains more about scholarship eligibility and what students can do to increase their chance at receiving financial assistance.

“All students who will be attending Delta in the fall 2016 [semester] and winter 2017 [semester] can apply.” says Harding.

“Students must have a student ID number. The only students who cannot apply are students who are dual-enrolled while in high school.”

The time to apply for scholarships is still ongoing. The process started on Jan. 8 and students have until Feb. 29 to submit their application. There are scholarships available that aren’t based on financial need as well, with no separate forms to fill out for those.

However, other academic conditions may be necessary in keeping your scholarship.

“Each year, students must apply for scholarships. Students are required to keep their grades up according to the requirements of the scholarship they receive,” says Harding. “If a student lowers the number of credits they are registered for, the scholarship will be reduced.”

For example, if you are the recipient of $1,000 total, $500 is used for both the fall and winter semesters. The $500 per semester is then based on the amount of credits you are enrolled in such as:

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$500 if enrolled in 12 credits or more $375 if enrolled in 9-11 credits $250 if enrolled in 6-8 credits No scholarship if enrolled in 1-5 credits “The scholarship money will go on the student’s account at

Delta. Go to MyDelta, check the financial award letter and it will list the scholarship name and the amount received,” says Harding.

If a student has more money on their account than what the student owes, the student will receive a check for the remaining balance. The check can then be picked up at the Cashier’s Office approximately six weeks after the semester begins.

Scholarship funds are not reduced if you have other forms of financial aid.

“Scholarships can be used in conjunction with loans and grants,” says Harding.

According to Harding, between 450-500 Delta students receive scholarships each year. Typically they are awarded $1,000.

“However, we have a few scholarships that are worth more,” says Harding.

When applying for scholarships, students are recommended to write 150-250 words per question. They should also proofread their work and have someone look it over for any other grammatical or punctuation errors.

“Do not write essay answers like you are writing a text. In other words, capitalize all sentences and always capitalize the word ‘I,’ ” says Harding.

For help with essay writing, students can visit the Writing Center located in the back of the Library Learning Information Center, near A-125. The office hours are Monday - Thursday from 9 a.m.

– 6 p.m. and Friday 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. No appointments are needed.

Students are assisted on a first come, first serve basis. You may contact them at 989-686-9086 or www.delta.edu/writingcenter.

Students should also make sure to check their Delta email on April 19 and on May 5, as two rounds of scholarships will be given.

If a student receives a scholarship, they have two weeks to accept or decline it. After accepting the award, students are required to write a thank you letter to the donor.

“Private citizens, foundations and companies supply the scholarship dollars and we are very grateful to them for their generosity,” concludes Harding.

To find out what scholarships are available, students can visit the Delta College Foundation webpage at: http://www. delta.edu/foundation/scholarshipendowments.aspx or visit the Financial Aid website at: www.delta.edu/financial-aid-office/ scholarshipopportunities.aspx. For any other questions contact Mary Harding at maryharding@delta.edu.

The following incidents were reported to Public Safety jan 2 Medical Assistance, M-Wing – Officer Ruterbush, while on patrol in the parking lot, was contacted about a possible life threatening medical condition.

The officer was familiar with the individual involved and immediately responded, located the victim and called for medical care. jan 6 Medical Assistance, Fitness Center - Pubic Safety responded to the Fitness Center for a subject with a dislocated finger from an errant basketball. First aid was provided. jan 8 Medical Assistance, Pool - Public Safety responded to an employee at the pool who had cut his foot with a lane divider. First aid was administered. jan 12 Car accident, Delta Drive - Public Safety responded to a one car accident on Delta Drive. The driver lost control on the snowy roadway and crashed into a tree, causing extensive damage to their car (and minor damage to the tree). No injuries were reported.

Jan 13 Public Safety responded to an individual bleeding heavily from a recent tonsillectomy. An ambulance was requested and responded.

Jan 14 Public Safety investigated a two car accident on East Campus Road. One driver pulled out of a parking alley into the path of a car on East Campus, causing damage to both vehicles, but no injuries.

A student employee was injured by a tungsten rod in the welding lab, causing a puncture wound to his leg. First aid was provided. provided by public safety director RObert battinkoff

Trayvon Martin’s family attorney to speak at Ricker Center

By Greg Horner

In honor of Black History Month, Delta College and SVSU have worked together to bring Jasmine Rand, attorney for Trayvon Martin’s family, to the Tri-City area. Rand will speak at the Ricker Center, 4605 Webber St. Saginaw, at 10 a.m. on Feb. 2 about issues pertaining to social justice and will take questions from members of the community.

“A lot of times we see things in the media and we don’t know what we can do about them,” says John Neal, multicultural and diversity coordinator. “A lot of people feel that they don’t know their rights, and they’re not really equipped in knowing what they can do, or what resources there are that

William Marsrow meets with Career Advisor Sarah Vollmer to look over and improve his resume. This is Marsrow’s first visit to Career Services, D-102, and he plans to come back to utilize other services available, such as mock interviews. (Delta Collegiate/Josephine Norris)

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“Let’s say if you came in, one of the things I’d work with you is ‘What is your ultimate goal and how do we get there?’

Maybe that’s doing a co-op, or internship, or student employment,” Finney says. “Maybe it’s picking up certain skills, so when you graduate, you’re ready to get the job that you want.”

A co-op can be done through the Academic Career Experience (ACE) program offered by the Student and Civic Engagement Office at A-003 . The position requires a commitment from students during the fall and winter semester. They will earn an academic credit through ACE related courses from positions with hours that vary from 12 to 40 a week.

An internship allows students the opportunity to gain experience and network in their respective fields, while giving the employer the chance to evaluate them for future potential employment.

Both an internship and a co-op can be paid depending on the location of where the student is earning credits.

Finney wants students to know the importance of gaining work experience while they’re still in school.

Finney believes that many student underestimate the importance of working

while at school. “[There’s] kind of the misconception that, ‘I can go through school and [get my degree], then I can get my ultimate job without any experience,’ ” he says. “That’s one thing we like to help out with a lot—how do you gain that experience that’ll help you get the ideal job and not just a job when you get out of college.”

Career Services also provides mock interviews. These allow students to experience what an interview would be like in their chosen field and the career advisor then gives feedback about the participant’s performance.

The department often hosts job fairs on-campus where students can meet with employers from the Great Lakes Bay Region. The next job fair will be a student employment fair on Jan. 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the main hallway outside of Counseling/Advising and Career Services.

Students can be interviewed for positions in different on-campus departments such as facilities, admissions, food services and the fitness center. In order for students to obtain an on-campus position, they must be enrolled in six credit hours per semester.

The second fair is the Great Lakes Job Fair which will be held on March 16 from noon to 3 p.m. in the Pioneer Gym. Students can be interviewed on-site for jobs in local K-12 schools, nonprofits, hospitals, retail

outlets, and other businesses. Students looking for employment should come dressed professionally and with a fine-tuned resume for on-site interviews at both job fairs.

For students looking for professional attire, Delta’s Closet, located next to Career Services at D-134, offers a service where students can bring their college ID and browse a 700 piece closet for free. An appointment must be made by contacting Lori Ziolkowski, Assistant Professor of Management, at 989-686-9384 during its Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. business hours.

“Everyone down here is very helpful and nice,” says Boks. “We do our best to make sure you get the information you need and more. If you ever need help finding out what you want to do or what you might be good at then come on down and we’ll help you out.”

All resources provided by Career Services are free of charge and available on walk-in basis. But to get the best service, Finney suggests students call ahead.

For more information about Career Services, contact them at 989-686-9072 or jobplace@delta.edu. And for more information about the Great Lakes Job Fair in March, visit them on Facebook or at www. delta.edu/greatlakesbayjobfair.

can help them.”

Neal hopes that students will better understand what they can do to prevent injustice in their lives and in their communities. “We want as many students to come as possible. It isn’t a black/white thing at all. It’s all about knowledge.”

Rand is an accomplished attorney, professor, columnist and civil rights activist.

She has appeared on MSNBC, CNN and Fox News as a consultant and is the founder of Miami based litigation firm RAND LAW, L.L.C. For more information about the event contact John Neal at johnneal@delta.edu.

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“I think student-based content, sporting events and clubs would be really popular. I just want them to do a better job in getting students involved.”

The Board and Delta will still have to honor the FCC’s mandated quiet period until the auction ends. Even though Q-TV will not participate in the auction—the station could still be moved to a different channel as part of the federal commission's “repacking” efforts.

“It’s kind of like defragging your hard drive on your computer,” says Tom Bennett, broadcasting general manager. “Since we’re positioned on a lower end of the spectrum we’re hoping that the repack won’t affect us—that we won’t have to move channel-wise.”

According to Program Manager, Joe Yezak, it can be difficult to balance the need for new technology with the aim of appealing to the station’s core audience. “Because we have one group that isn’t as computer savvy, but are our most loyal members, we have to work in both environments and can’t just say ‘forget the broadcast portion we’ll just focus all online.’ ” Q-TV is planning on introducing a streaming service for members who have donated a certain amount of money. The station will hold its next major pledge drive in March and a “mini-drive” on Super Bowl Sunday.

“We’ve heard from a lot of them [Q-TV audience] that not only are they happy with the college’s decision but that they are going to reinforce and re-engage with the station,” says Bennett.

Coffee with the

Collegiate January 26 from 2 to 4 p.m.

Founders Hall in front of the LLIC

Talk with the staff, ask questions and give story suggestions!

Free coffee and cookies will be provided.

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Split screen: Where have all the couch co-ops gone?

Harper skrzypczak

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’ve never been a “serious” gamer. I’m the kind of person who will explore all the caves in “Skyrim” before ever getting to the main quest. I don’t care about achievements or scores; all I really want is to have fun. And the most fun I have when gaming is when I get to share a couch with a friend and play alongside them.

Video games that give you the option to play co-operatively in person seem to have fallen out of style over the years in lieu of online gaming. Don’t get me wrong, online gaming has it’s merits. Online co-op is great when you and your friend have a busy schedule and meeting up in person is difficult—even better if your friend doesn’t live near you. With online gaming, you don’t even have to know the people you’re playing with or against.

The biggest downside of online co-op, though, is that if you want to play online with your friend, both you and your friend have to purchase the game. Then, if the game is an XBOX exclusive, you both have to pay for XBOX Live in order to game online.

Couch co-op games can be an awesome experience, whether you’re playing against your friend, or with them cooperatively. There’s just something special about sitting down next to a real, live person and helping each other to defeat a slew of mutated humans infected by the t-Phobos Virus. Sharing a couch with a fellow gamer allows you to see each other’s screens (which makes it easier to have each other’s backs), and to listen to real-time reactions without lag when your friend’s character gets a chainsaw to the face.

Another reason couch co-ops are great is that only one person has to purchase the game—you can even go in on it together. Although some couch co-ops require that you be online to play, others do not.

The downside of couch co-op gaming for many, though, is that in order to use two player mode most games split the screen. This reduces the area your character can see, and therefore makes you more vulnerable and sometimes inaccurate within a game. Although, this won’t be much of a problem for those playing on large TVs. If console gaming accommodate, and if video game developers don’t fill the void, I’ll be left to play cooperative board games with my friends. Because the best part about playing games is playing them with other humans.

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New trend may bring new rules DCMLoranger

marisa loranger

Hoverboards are a big ticket item and Delta College is in the process of figuring out how to deal with the new consumer fad on campus. There are some existing regulations that would apply to hoverboards, but not directly. Robert Battinkoff, Delta College Chief of Police and Public Safety Director, is instrumental in coming up with the school’s rules.

“If you were racing through here on your bicycle we would probably say, ‘just because we don’t have a specific rule that says you can’t ride

a bicycle, that’s disruptive and you can’t do that,’ ” explains Battinkoff.

Hoverboards became the ‘must have’ item of 2015 after celebrities like Wiz Khalifa and Jamie Foxx were spotted using them. The vehicles utilize the same technology popularised by the Segway. Riders lean toward where they want to go, and the Hoverboard’s gyroscopic mechanism sends them in that direction while maintaining balance.

There is currently discussion to make hoverboard use permissible

when outdoors. Paved portions like the parking lot and sidewalks would be fair game, but inside use would be off-limits, according to Battinkoff.

Any rules about hoverboards are still under speculation, but the school plans to have new rules in the near future.

Delta student Cassidy Stoneburner, 19, says, “I think it would be cool to see people going to class on their hoverboards. I wouldn’t find it disruptive.”

UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS

JANUARY - FEBRUARY 2016 MON

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Circle of Friends Exhibition Creative 360, Midland 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Cost: Free

Fragmenta Exhibition

Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum, SVSU 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Cost: Free

Delta Board of Trustees Special Meeting B-151, Main Campus 6 - 8 p.m.

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Blood Drive

E-Wing Student Lounge, Main Campus 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Cost: Free

25th Annual Zehnder’s Snowfest

Frankenmuth Times vary Cost: Free

Million Dollar Quartet

The Dow Event Center, Saginaw 7:30 p.m.

Cost: $20 - $50

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Student Employment Fair West Main Hallway, Near E-wing 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Cost: Free

Coffee with the Collegiate

Founders Hall, in front of library 2 - 4 p.m.

Cost: Free

War on Form, Harmony in Color

Saginaw Art Museum 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Cost: $5 for adults / $3 for students w/ valid ID and seniors 65+ / Free for museum members and age 15 and under

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Trayvon Martin’s Attorney Presentation

Ricker Center 10 a.m. - Noon Cost: Free

Delta Board of Trustees Dinner Meeting N-007, Main Campus 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Delta Board of Trustees Regular Meeting B-151, Main Campus 7 - 10 p.m.

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Chocolate Cake Day - Free Cake

Lower West Commons Noon - 2 p.m.

Cost: Free

25th Annual Zehnder’s Snowfest

Frankenmuth Times vary Cost: Free

“Dynamic Earth” and “Chronicle of a Journey to Earth”

Delta Planetarium, Bay City 7 p.m.

Cost: $7 for adults / $5 for students, children, seniors and military

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Circle of Friends Exhibition Creative 360, Midland 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Cost: Free

Jinwon Chang and Jae Yong Kim Exhibit

Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum, Saginaw 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Cost: Free

Vicki Vanameyden and Ginger Owen Exhibition SVSU Art Gallery 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Cost: Free

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Puzzle Day

Lower West Commons 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Cost: Free

Brown Bag Series: A Hiker’s Trek Across Scotland N-007, Main Campus 2 - 3 p.m.

Cost: Free

25th Annual Zehnder’s Snowfest

Frankenmuth Times vary Cost: Free

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Circle of Friends Exhibition Creative 360, Midland 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Cost: Free

Vicki Vanameyden and Ginger Owen Exhibition SVSU Art Gallery 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Cost: Free

“Mysteries of the Great Lakes”

Delta Planetarium, Bay City 7 p.m.

Cost: $7 for adults / $5 for students, children, seniors and military

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25th Annual Zehnder’s Snowfest Frankenmuth Times vary Cost: Free

Bobby Meader Music

SUN

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25th Annual Zehnder’s Snowfest

Led Zeppelin Music and Light Show

State Theatre, Bay City 2 p.m.

Cost: Free with food donation

Pioneer Gym, Main Campus 1 - 3 p.m. and 3 -5 p.m.

Cost: $5

with The White Oranges, Brites, Alex Kostka, Sleepology Counter Culture, Saginaw 7 p.m.

Cost: $8

Delta Planetarium, Bay City 7 p.m.

Cost: $7 for adults / $5 for students, children, seniors and military

Cocktails, Canvas & Crafts

25th Annual Zehnder’s Snowfest

Creative 360, Midland 7 - 9 p.m.

Cost: $35 for cash or check / $38 debit/credit

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Free Tax Preparation A-121, Main Campus 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Cost: Free

Relevant Portraits: The Not Quite Selfie Culture

Counter Culture, Saginaw 6 - 8 p.m.

Cost: Free

“Eurydice”

Pit and Balcony, Saginaw 7:30 p.m.

Cost: $18

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Women’s and Men’s Basketball vs.

Macomb CC

Frankenmuth Times vary Cost: Free

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Frankenmuth Times vary Cost: Free

“Home”

Saginaw Spirit vs.

Guelph Storm

The Dow Event Center, Saginaw 4 p.m.

Cost: $12 - $19

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Women’s and Men’s Basketball vs.

Wayne County CC

Bringing Back the Ice

Led Zeppelin Music and Light Show

State Theatre, Bay City 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.

Cost: $5

Pioneer Gym, Main Campus 1 - 3 p.m. and 3 -5 p.m.

Cost: $5

Delta Planetarium, Bay City 7 p.m.

Cost: $7 for adults / $5 for students, children, seniors and military

“Eurydice”

Pit and Balcony, Saginaw 7:30 p.m.

Cost: $18

Hoyt Park, Saginaw Noon - 4 p.m.

Cost: $2 for skate rental

“Frozen”

“Eurydice”

Pit and Balcony, Saginaw 3 p.m.

Cost: $18

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When it comes to police encounters, silence is golden

Informers Cornerwith

Lindsey schibelhut

Greg Horner Delta College: Where dreams go to die

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or too many years I’ve walked through these apathetic halls and looked at your glazed eyes. And now, I’ve finally seen this place for what it is—a cardboard community college.

Most of the organizations and extracurriculars here are just for show. Delta only has a student newspaper because it looks good when they go to their fancy community college conference in Ohio and Missouri.

When was the last time you heard about Citizens in Action, our political awareness group? I saw Change Your World Week—sorry, but a few tables and some poster boards don’t show much initiative. How are these 20-nothings going to motivate anyone into action? I’m not just attacking Citizens in Action—I’m attacking everyone at Delta who phones it in.

Delta doesn’t expect much out of us. We’re just community college students. Expectations are low. The school mostly supports the students when it looks good for their image—sure that’s great—but a sense of community would be nice too.

I don’t think Delta’s Facebook page has ever shared an article from the Collegiate. Seriously, stop congratulating the reporter from MLive, who never goes to board meetings, and share some words of encouragement with the student reporter who broke a major story, saved Q-TV and died for your sins.

But whatever, I’m not upset. This isn’t about me. I’d appreciate it if certain faculty and administration didn’t run away from me when I walked by but, it’s cool.

This place needs a lesson in communication. Professors and faculty should be required to check their email —which is the minimum level of communication an adult is expected to do. Most of the time, it seems like professors are just as clueless about what’s happening on campus as the students.

And I can’t go an hour without hearing about Squirrel Appreciation Day. We’re in college… right?

I don’t accept the excuse that no one cares because they’re only here for two years. First of all, don’t kid yourself: this is Delta. I’ve seen people spend 10 years on a 12 credit certificate. There are plenty of people here who want to make the Delta Difference™, but don’t, because they think no one will care.

Who runs the school's social media? I never see anyone using the hashtags. Do we even have hashtags?

It’s not like the Collegiate has been perfect either. But, we try. All I’m asking for is better coordination.

Maybe have a liaison to work with the different departments? It’s depressing how many people don’t know we have a student newspaper, senate or even poetry club.

I’m just trying to hold this place to a slightly higher standard. Maybe put the “community” back into community college. “Be the change” and all that. If you’d please go share my articles now on Facebook that would be great.

On the Road WITH ALEX KOSTKA

Night one: The beginning of the tour – Jan. 14, 2016 Today marks the first day of my Midwest run of shows. Day one always has the full potential of being the most exciting day of tour, or at least the first day is always the most exciting since it sets the tone for the rest of the journey.

I was able to put in a good night of sleep to prepare myself for the amount of running around and prepping I had to do before I left my home at 1:30 p.m. I woke up and made a pretty delicious breakfast. I figured it was a good idea to do so since it’s sometimes tricky to eat homemade meals while you’re out on the road.

After organizing my car, packing up and getting settled, it was time to take off. My drive to South Bend, Ind. pushed close to four hours. Thankfully traffic wasn’t bad and the day was relatively nice.

Thanks to my brother Mike, I wasn’t left empty handed with my music situation in my car. I’m using his iPod to supply my music needs for these adventurous drives.

Upon arriving to The Well in South Bend, I had high hopes for my first show of tour. The performances began with Fort Wayne, Ind. singersongwriter Robert Harrison and closed with Brittany Lee Moffitt. They were both outstanding, and it was an honor playing my set in between those two.

The Well was packed with an audience that was kind and attentive—talk about great listeners!

It’s always reassuring when you perform in front of an audience that’s there strictly for the music. It’s much appreciated on all levels. As the night winded down, I was fortunate enough to have a place to crash in Granger, about 20 minutes away from where I played. My friends in the band Interstate Traffic were willing to put me up for the night and a great night of sleep on their couch was soon to be in action!

Night two: The tale of two cats – Jan. 15, 2016 As I woke up on my friend’s glorious couch in South Bend, I immediately began to go about my day. After showering and getting ready, I gathered my things, packed up my van and took off to another town southeast called Warsaw. I had the opportunity to meet a gentleman named Ian through mutual friends on the interweb and managed to score a “Cozy Couch Session”—a live video recording.

After getting to know each other, setting up, recording the video and chatting for awhile afterward, I realized that I was losing track of time.

I needed to continue my way down to Marion where I was playing a show that evening. I must admit, these first couple nights of tour I’ve been feeling

When traveling down the street, no one wants to hear that infamous siren wail and see those flashing red and blue lights.

In this situation would you know your constitutional rights?

On Jan. 12, Counter Culture, 620 Gratiot Avenue, Saginaw, hosted the forum “Isn’t this illegal? Your constitutional rights and the police.” The event was moderated by attorney Jack Schulz, with special guests Detroit civil rights and criminal law litigator Shawn Godwin and Saginaw criminal defense attorney James Piazza, who spoke about the do’s and don’ts of police interaction.

“Anytime a police officer asks you a question, keep your mouth shut. I don’t care how badly you want to explain yourself,” says Piazza.

According to Godwin, the only information you should be giving to an officer is proof of identification.

“When the police pull you over, if you’re driving- you got to provide a driver's license, you got to,” says Godwin, “and if you can’t provide a driver's license, then you have to identify who you are - your name, your date of birth, your address, so that they can check to see if there are any warrants out for you.”

Godwin goes on to say you don't have to provide a license if you are approached by an officer while walking, but it will expedite the process.

Most people think it’s the duty of the officer to read you your rights, which is not the case according to Piazza.

“If they don’t read you your rights and they still question you, what do you say? ‘I’m not answering any questions!’ ” says Piazza. “You can’t win. Police are allowed to lie, cheat, tell you they got you on videocamera, they got your DNA and they got 42 witnesses. What do you got to say to that? ‘I want a lawyer,’ that’s your answer.”

The next area people should be aware of is police searches. It is important to say at the time clearly “I do not consent to a search without a warrant,” according to Piazza.

“Even if you got nothing to hide, why allow a police officer a foot in the door?” says Piazza.

Jack Schulz explains why forums like these are beneficial to the public.

“People are wrong about what they think about their rights are, as much as they are right. And I wanted to clarify that for them and I wanted to provide a forum where they can learn and do something educational,” says Schulz. “Knowing the

DCLindseyK law should be a privilege.”

One of the most important things to remember when confronted with an officer is to deal with them politely. When on the street be passive, don’t resist, but don’t give them anything.

“Don’t give them a reason for them to be obnoxious to you either. Just ‘yes sir,’ ‘no sir,’ ‘I’m not going to answer that question sir, please and thank you,’ ” says Piazza.

Attendee Steven Cirilo spoke about how the knowledge he gained will impact him in any future police encounter.

“I’ll know how to handle the situation.

Like, if I ever get pulled over or if I get stopped on the sidewalk. That you do have power to not say anything, to request an attorney. By doing so, you’re not getting yourself in trouble or allowing the police officer to bully you or make you feel like you have to give information to incriminate yourself. That’s great power and knowledge for any of us,” he says.

Patricia Kinsman came to hear about her legal rights and speaks about how the information she gained is so important.

“The main thing I learned is to say nothing and to talk to my lawyer. It’s just good to have knowledge about what my rights are,” she says.

Other topics discussed during the session were: passenger rights, being asked to exit your vehicle, informing the officer about Concealed Carry Weapon (CCW) permit, recording the police, when to ask for an attorney, repercussions of refusing a breathalyzer test and K9 units (drug dogs) among others.

Counter Culture holds forums such as this one once a month, and the topics vary each time.

“Attendance has been growing,” says Schulz. “The quality of the speakers has been great.”

Schulz hopes the audience learned that they have the right to not be harassed.

“There are certain things you can do to protect yourself, so you don’t incriminate yourself,” he concludes.

Lastly, if there’s one thing people should walk away knowing, is that when it comes to the police, it’s best not to have the gift of gab.

Piazza concludes, “You are going to just put yourself in jail by talking. If you don’t learn anything or hear anything else out of this session tonight, that’s it, do not answer a question.”

For more information about upcoming events visit: www.facebook.com/ counterculturearts/.

spoiled. The show was at the Abbey Coffee Co. The drive to Muncie from Marion was about 45 and I was able to play to another attentive and minutes (which is the shortest drive on this tour). respectful crowd. I had the opportunity to share I arrived in town a little early not knowing what I the night of music with my new pal Ryan Kerr who wanted to do for the day. Keeping in mind it was plays acoustic/folk out of Indiana as well, and what very cold, I often find myself in coffee shops trying a blast it was. My sleeping arrangements were up to kill time to take care of school work and booking. in the air though. I was beginning to search for I was able to settle down in a shop called The Cup, the nearest Wal-Mart a small establishment to post up for the packed with many people. evening, until a couch Thankfully, plugging in and roof to put over my headphones drowned my head was offered. out the amount of noise I I had the wasn’t prepared for, and opportunity to there I was keeping to meet another fellow myself until around 9 p.m. musician named The venue I played at Caleb, who’s in a band was called Be Here Now, called We Love You. a well known DIY bar I managed to make spot in the area by many my way to his house college kids who attend for the night. After Ball State University. some conversation, it The show was scheduled was time to rest my to start around 10 p.m., head. But of course, and I went on a little I couldn’t keep this after that. I opened the couch all to myself. I show for two other local was a little crunched area bands from Indiana with space due to named The Peaceful sharing the couch Kings and Bloodlines. A with two cats, whose packed bar on a Saturday Photo courtesy A rca dia n Productions. names I totally don’t night is common, but remember. I must say, thankfully I was able to our fight for space continued throughout the night grab the attention of a few ears that evening while as they defeated me with no problem, walking on they enjoyed their drinks. After finishing my set, I my face throughout the early morning. I’m willing patiently waited for the other acts to play (who were to look away from that though and realize that I left fantastic) and was in the process of finishing up my with a couple of new buds.

Intro to Ethics paper due at midnight.

By the time Bloodlines finished their set, we Night three: A town called Muncie – were all well acquainted with each other which lead to me being offered a couch to sleep on that evening.

Jan. 16, 2016 I have nothing but nice things to stay about the kind

folks in the band Bloodlines, along with their circle As I woke up on a cold Saturday morning in of friends who support them. They were kind and Marion, I made it a point to make it to the local generous and took good care of me for that evening YMCA to shower up before getting back in the van which lead me into a great night’s sleep. It was time to head to Muncie. The nice thing about YMCA to get some shut eye, as tomorrow was a longer drive memberships is that you can use them at almost any to Rock Island, Ill. location in the United States, or at least I’ve been lucky enough to hit the right ones.

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Saga: The comic you should be reading

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omic books are an interesting medium because of the freedom generally given to creators.

With the oversaturation of the comic book market, it’s necessary for creators to bring the strangest ideas possible to the table. This is especially true for independent comics. If I want a story to surprise me with new ideas, I go to a comic book store. If I want to find the best of these strange ideas, I read “Saga.”

Ask any avid comic book reader or creator what they’re reading today, and odds are that “Saga” will be on their list.

“Saga” is an independent comic published by Image Comics and written by Brian K. Vaughan with art by Fiona Staples. It tells the story of the planet Landfall, its moon Wreath and the war between their inhabitants. The winged Landfallians and the horn-bearing natives of Wreath have always despised each other. Each of them views the other as immoral animals. Despite all the hatred and war, a Landfallian named Alana falls in love with a man named Marko from the moon, and the two run away together. The series opens with them giving birth to their daughter, Hazel, who narrates the series as her parents risk everything to protect her.

I first heard of “Saga” in 2013, a year after its first issue, from a friend of mine that isn’t really even into comics. This friend didn’t say anything to me about the plot or the art, but what he did tell me was about one character: Lying Cat. She’s a cat the size of a lion that says “lying” when she hears someone being dishonest. I don’t know what it was, but something about this really struck a chord with me. It’s such an interesting and fun concept, but at the same time, it’s so simple that I can’t believe it hasn’t been done before.

That’s what the entire book feels like. There’s this strange and alluring mash-up of the familiar and the spectacular. Characters are introduced that you would expect to act as monsters, but there is no villain in “Saga.” Everyone has their own side to the story. Horrific bounty hunters are hired to kill Alana, Marko and Hazel, but in-between chases, they might call their ex on their cell phone. There are spaceships and spells, but there’s also playdates and mother-in-laws. Alana and Marko fight off their pursuers and alien threats, but they also have sex and argue about what’s best for Hazel’s future. Alana breastfeeds, and Hazel poops. They have convictions and sometimes they break them. Their entire parenting experience feels authentic. It’s touching, and it’s set against an intergalactic fantasy war.

The important thing that I think “Saga” says is that no matter who you are, whether you have wings, horns or spinnerets, we’re all just people. We all love and hate, and fuck and fight. Teenaged ghosts with exposed intestines are still angsty and sarcastic, and robots with televisions for heads still shit and cry when their loved ones die. It’s a story that anyone can relate to. It’s currently on issue 32, but you would be doing yourself a favor to pick up issue one. If you love comic books, read “Saga.” If you don’t love comic books, read “Saga” anyway.

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Ma nsf ield, of the ba nd T he Most D a ngerous A nim al, sings at Bem o’s Bar, Ja n. 15, as part of a show put on by e ve n t o rg a n i z e r Pa t r i c k E w i ng’s F l a t t o p.

(D e l t a C o l l egi a t e /Jo s e p h i n e N o r r i s)

Nick Mayberry, of the band The Most Dangerous Animal, performs at a free conert in Bay City. (Delta Collegiate/Josephine Norris)

Christian Urrabazo, of Worn Spirit, plays drums the free concert put on by event organizer Patrick Ewing’s Flattop. (Delta Collegiate/Josephine Norris)

Fog and apathy and shoulder length hair! Oh my!

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B The Revenant: A tale of one man’s survival and redemption Lindsey schibelhut

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o you think you have what it takes to survive the barren wilderness?

Alejandro González Iñárritu’s latest film “The Revenant” will have you not only questioning your resilience to survive, but will also leave you mesmerized at the wonders of nature.

“The Revenant” is loosely based on the 2002 book “The Revenant: A Novel of Revenge” written by Michael Punke.

Set in 1823, the movie stars Leonardo DiCaprio as Hugh Glass. Glass is helping guide a group of trappers headed by Captain Andrew Henry (Domhnall Gleeson). While Glass is out hunting with his son, the group’s camp is attacked by a Native American tribe.

More troubles arise when the men try regrouping after the ambush, only to have Glass attacked by a bear while he is scouting out in the woods alone.

Visually from start to finish “The Revenant” really is a cinematic masterpiece. I was impressed with all of the shots of the wilderness and most of all with the sweeping camera angles.

The way in which some of the scenes were filmed, led to continuous motion that kept the story moving.

Other highlights of the film are the wardrobe and special effects makeup.

The bear attack that befalls Glass is not for the faint of heart and is so realistic looking, you’ll wonder if it actually happened.

At this point it probably doesn’t require me saying it, but I will say it regardless, Leonardo DiCaprio has

always been a gifted actor. One of his most memorable roles for me was his portrayal of Arnie in the 1993 film “What’s Eating Gilbert Grape.”

However, his depiction of Glass truly earned him the Golden Globe this year.

How DiCaprio played a bear mauling victim so well, I will never know, but it was captivating.

Another standout performance in the film was Tom Hardy’s portrayal of the character John Fitzgerald. While I haven’t seen all of Hardy’s previous works, I have watched enough of them to note that he was barely recognizable in this role. Donning a full beard and facial scars, Hardy fully embraces his inner jerk. His connivery and manipulation knows no bounds, even going as far as murder.

Despite all of the positive aspects to the film, there were some negatives for me as well. First, was the duration of the movie. Clocking in at over two hours, I’m not sure if it was necessary for such a long run-time. Secondly, there were quite a few dream sequences experienced by Glass’ character, which more than likely could have been cut.

But these are just small complaints in the long run.

Overall, “The Revenant” is much deserving of the accolades it’s receiving this award season. If period pieces involving drama, revenge, survival and the endurance of the human spirit are your thing, then this film is your golden ticket.

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emo’s bar, an infamous music venue in Bay City, played host to the latest concert organized by Patrick Ewing’s Flattop, an alternative event organizer based out of Bay City.

The evening started with the band Worn Spirit from Lansing. There was a definite apathetic vibe that shone through the wall of effected guitar tones and pounding drums. The lyrics convey a strong sense of wanting what was just out of reach… A feeling I often get when I am sitting on the couch and my jar of Nutella is visible but just out of reach.

As Worn Spirit played, I began looking around for the source of the increasingly present smoke that began filling the bar. I expected to see 20 vapees standing behind me. Instead, I found that an excited fog machine enthusiast was just having a foggy good time.

Next up, long haired band mates from The Most Dangerous Animal, a Michigan based band, took the stage. The grungy punk rock vibe offered a wicked rhythm section, accompanied by screaming vocals. The group blended electric guitar and electronic samples, pulling in the audience and really feeling something onstage! The set helped to bring the energy up for Palomino Witchcraft.

To close the night, and pack the house, was the Bay Area’s own Palomino Witchcraft. Their mellow rock sound reminded me a bit of the band Foxing. Palomino were technically tight, and their effortless musicianship onstage made it clear why so many people showed up to support the local bands.

The evening was a fun, ear ringing good time. The event was an excellent example of how many bands and musicians live and chose to use their magical talents in the great state of Michigan.

“God of Carnage,” or “Parents Aren’t As Grown Up As We Think” Josephine Norris

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n sert eye roll and sigh combination.* As college students, we are finally escaping the sometimes oppressive and involved rule of parents that we experienced as a child. Do you remember your parents ever inserting themselves into your social life? Like, when you threw sand into little Johnny Bingham’s eye at the neighborhood playground, and your parent interevened and helped the newly blinded Johnny back home to his mother. Or, there’s the time that you hit a kid with a bamboo stick and caused “temporary disfigurement,” and your parents sat you down to discuss the implications.

Loving parents, Annette and Alan and Veronica and Michael, are their kids biggest fans and defenders. They take it upon themselves to serve as mediators, and help defuse the effects of little Benjamin's act of violence toward Henry at the playground. It becomes obvious in the first 10 minutes that, like all parents, the couples have differing parenting styles and their own flaws.

This Tony award-winning show, written by Yasmina Reza and directed by Tommy Wedge, is a historic show for Midland Center for the Arts. It is the first show that used theater in the round. This simply means that the audience literally surrounds the performing area. The audience peers into a luxurious living room that serves as the meeting space and boxing ring of the show.

“God of Carnage” made me feel as though I saw into the

living room of a well-to-do Midland family as they seek to be the best parents for their children. Sometimes this pursuit is misguided as they become increasingly involved in their children’s lives in the most passive aggressive manner possible.

Alliances crumble and new alliances form only for them to realize that no one really likes anyone after all and that they must master the “art of coexistence.”

The cast size is small at four performers. With such a small cast, there isn’t room for a weak link and the only issue I had was with Annette. This was understandable because the character doesn’t have much written for her and as a result is a challenge to perform. However, this was a minor issue and I enjoyed the way that these four people made the audience feel like they’re inside someone’s home, watching two couples grapple with revelations of their offspring’s actions. Another issue I had was with some weird blocking choices as the character sought to leave the living room and often their reentries were awkward.

This was a very successful production of “God of Carnage” and the decision to perform it in a round was a perfect fit for this show.

Due to language content, this show is appropriate for teenagers and above and is a fascinating look at parenting and relationships.

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PIONEERS of the week

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Women’s Schedule

Jan. 27 - @ St. Clair County Community College - 5:30PM Jan. 30 - Macomb Community College - 1PM Feb. 3 - @ Alpena Community College - 7:30PM Feb. 6 - Wayne County Community College - 3PM Feb. 10 - @ Oakland Community College - 7:30PM Feb. 13 - Henry Ford College - 3PM Feb. 17 - @ Mott Community College - 7:30PM Feb. 20 - Schoolcraft College - 3PM Feb. 24 - St. Clair County Community College - 7:30PM

Men’s Schedule

Jan. 27 - @ St. Clair County Community College - 7:30PM

Jan. 30 - Macomb Community College - 3PM Feb. 3 - @ Alpena Community College - 7:30PM Feb. 6 - Wayne County Community College - 3PM Feb. 10 - @ Oakland Community College - 7:30PM Feb. 13 - Henry Ford College - 3PM Feb. 17 - @ Mott Community College - 7:30PM Feb. 20 - Schoolcraft College - 3PM Feb. 24 - St. Clair County Community College - 7:30PM

2015 Basketball Schedule

Lady Pioneers four game win streak snapped by Mott Ethan Moore

Delta was red hot coming into the Jan. 21 game against Mott, having won four in a row and five of their last six games. Mott came ready to play looking to improve their record to 6-10 on the year. Both teams stumbled out of the gate and struggled to find any sort of offensive rhythm. It wasn’t until the second quarter when Mott started to hit their stride in the transition game and beat the Lady Pioneers 69-66.

“They capitalized on our mistakes,” says Head Coach Kelly Miller.

“We didn't hustle the way we were supposed to and the way we have been the last four games and those few possessions where they got easy outlet baskets ultimately led them to the lead.”

The Lady Pioneers were able to keep the game close throughout.

However as they continued to fight and not take the lead, the team began to tighten up and grow frustrated with the game.

“We just need to remind ourselves that we have to slow down and communicate more as a team,” says center Jayde Abenth.

With about ten seconds left, the Lady Pioneers were down three, but were unable to come up with a final shot to take the game to overtime.

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Forward Lauren Rogers always on the offensive Ethan Moore

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Lauren Rogers, a criminal justice major, is a freshman forward from Bay City, and one of the newest members of the Lady Pioneers basketball team. She’s been playing basketball for 12 years and has always regarded her greatest strength as being on the offensive side of the floor.

“Offense has just always come naturally to me.

It’s something I always excelled in even at the lower level,” says Rogers. “I think what makes me such a good offensive player is having the ability to be versatile. Whether coach wanted me to play the post or shooting guard, I could.”

In her days at Bay City Central high school she was awarded first team all-valley, most improved, honorable mention all-state and she led the valley in scoring. She’s coming into her first season at Delta with high expectations for herself on the court and in the classroom “My goals for this season would be to just work as hard as I possibly can and try to average 12 or more points per game,” says Rogers. “In the classroom, I aim for all B’s if not higher.”

Rogers is currently averaging 8.1 PPG and is leading the team with an 88.2 FT percentage. She’s a proud Lady Pioneer and loves the atmosphere the team has.

“My favorite thing about playing at Delta is the sort of family, not only the girls but the boys team as well,” explains Rogers, “it's unlike my high school team where only a few of us got along. Now, I feel the entire team meshes pretty well.”

Freshman Martel Handley a handy man on and off the court EthanMooreDC

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Coach Miller isn’t happy with the outcome, but she knows there’s plenty to learn from the experience.

“Tonight we showed spurts and we had different players step up and do well,” says Miller. “Now we need to make sure that those players continue to do well, as well as have everyone else get on board and continue to get better.”

Delta will travel this Saturday to take on the conference leading Schoolcraft in what appears to be the team’s toughest test to date.

After Schoolcraft ousted them in the tournament last year, Delta is looking for revenge.

“You don't need added motivation going into Schoolcraft,” explains Miller. “Last year they split with us and then they beat us at home in the tournament and they moved onto the national tournament. We know that when we come out and play our best game it's tough for teams to beat us.” *Wednesday night’s contest featured a water drive for the athletes of Mott Community College as they continue to experience a quality water shortage in certain areas of Flint where many athletes live. In all, Delta College collected and donated 186 cases of bottled water to send home with the Bears.

Pioneers play hard, come up just short against Mott Ethan Moore

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The men’s basketball team, coming off a big win at Henry Ford, was looking to stay above .500 in conference play against a talented Mott team on Jan. 20.

The game was a dogfight from the onset, as neither team was able to break away from the other. As the game wore on, fatigue caught up to the Pioneers and they never were able to recover as Mott came out with the 85-79 victory.

“I believe in order to get over the hump, we must cherish every possession a lot more than what we are,” says Head Coach Carlos McMath. “I believe it is due to fatigue, which limits us all at some point. But, we must fight through those mental barriers and get through them.”

William Williams led the way in scoring with 16 points, shooting six for eight. Martel Handley added ten points, while both Jon Swift and Tyler Ellis had nine. The Pioneers were in this game the whole way, and came just a few plays and some missed free throws short of coming out on top. The team showed a lot of fight at the end, cutting the lead from ten down to four in the final seconds in an act of pride even when the game was out of reach.

“We’re definitely starting to trust each more,” says guard Martel Handley.

“We’re becoming more coachable and that’ll eventually help us pull out these games.”

The Pioneers are now 3-3 in conference play.

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Editor’s note: Next issue, we’re introducing our new column: Between the Sheets.

The purpose of this new feature is to clear up misconceptions about sexual and reproductive health.

If you have suggestions for a topic, contact DeltaCollegiate@Gmail.com

Martel Handley is a freshman shooting guard on the men’s basketball team at Delta. He’s been playing basketball since he was in sixth grade and fell in love with it as he moved from school to school.

“I started out at Saginaw High and played freshman and JV,” explains Handley, “then I went out to Arthur Miller where I played Varsity.”

His senior year at Arthur Miller, he made second team all-conference and led his team to the conference title. Now, in his first year at Delta, Handley has high goals set for himself and his new team.

“My goal is to lead the team to a national championship.” says Handley with a smile. “I also want to become a better leader for the team.”

Handley is the second leading scorer on the team.

He’s averaging 10.5 points per game, along with shooting 40 percent from the three-point range. He’s made the transition from high school to junior college look simple, but he explains it’s not as easy as it looks.

“There’s more competition,” says Handley, “you have to be more mentally focused. You have to have more determination because it’s a lot tougher here.”

As great as he is on the court, off the court may be where he shines brightest. He graduated in the top 15 of his class and was a part of his high school’s National Honor Society.

“The classroom comes first. You have to take care of business first to be able to play, so academics are the number one priority,” says Handley.

Many student-athletes stereotypically pursue degrees such as sports management so they can focus on the sport they play. This is certainly not Martel Handley. He is currently in the mechanical engineering program here at Delta.

“I like messing with cars,” explains Handley.

“My dad, he used to be a handyman around the neighborhood and that’s where I really found my interest.”

So, what does the future hold for Handley?

“I want continue playing ball. But if that doesn’t work out then I want to go to the best university that I can,” says Handley.

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VIEW Q-TV needs public more than ever

o Q-TV has been saved. Let’s use this opportunity—now that people are talking about Delta’s public broadcasting station—to think about the future. When the Tri-Cities came out to support Q-TV there was a conspicuous lack of people below the age of 40. If local television and public broadcasting is going to survive, it's going to need the support of young people.

“Downton Abbey” won’t last forever, and looking at the station’s current demographics doesn’t bode well for its future. The station is in desperate need of fresh blood. When was the last time a millennial appeared on Q-TV? “Currently Speaking” is great and “Dateline Delta” is a must watch for all fans of the college. But frankly, these programs aren’t appealing to most young viewers.

How is Q-TV supposed to stay relevant in the age of Twitter and YouTube? By thinking outside the box, and embracing experimental ideas that utilize the advantages that public broadcasting offers. There’s an entire population of students of all ages here at Delta, and the station will have to reach out to that diverse group to find out what the Tri-Cities wants.

If Q-TV is going to continue, they are going to have to grow. And of course, this starts with building a new audience. The station’s audience is older, and as a result has to appeal to those people in order to receive pledges.

That strategy might work now, but in the long term the station is doomed to a slow death if it doesn’t attract people from a younger generation.

There’s no reason Q-TV can’t embrace talent in the Tri-Cities. There’s a variety of local bands, not to mention theatres, that would love the exposure of a television showcase. People like music and plays, especially when their friends are the ones performing. These are acts with a built-in audience that appeal to young and old alike.

Our community came out in support of Q-TV, and now it’s time for them to return the favor. For some reason, the station doesn’t like to include local businesses. Why? It’s public

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broadcasting—the station doesn’t need to worry about advertisements— highlighting local businesses will not only attract viewers, but will also foster a feeling of community that Q-TV desperately lacks.

Public broadcasting requires public participation. By reaching out to the local area, Q-TV can improve its standing in the region. There are passionate young people who genuinely love PBS and its mission. It’s up to Q-TV to use that passion to build a brand that can stand the test of time.

Yes, fewer and fewer people are watching cable television, let alone local broadcasting. But, that’s what’s great about PBS: the station doesn’t need record breaking numbers to air.

As long as it maintains a solid base of supporters, Q-TV will survive. At least with community-based, quality television, Delta’s public broadcasting provider can proudly say that audiences are missing out.

If Q-TV is going to survive in the 21st century, they’re going to at least have to pretend to embrace the technology of the day. Social media is a useful tool for broadcasters to build an audience and foster a feeling of dialogue with viewers. Does the station have anyone in charge of social media? The interactivity of Facebook and Twitter could help Q-TV build its popularity with young people who have never experienced PBS and local television.

Change is never easy. People get comfortable and they fall into ruts.

But, change is inevitable. These are the conversations that Q-TV needs to have.

If the station genuinely wants to act as a public broadcaster, then it’s going to have to reach out to the people of the community: young and old, black and white.

The board has given Q-TV a new lease on life—good for them. But, if the station is going to last another 50 years. It’s going to need more than just the support of a few board members and outspoken faculty. It needs the community.

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Steroids in sports Let’s level the playing field

By Ethan Moore

No matter what you do in life, there will always be people trying to be better than you. There will also be another smaller percentage of people who will try to do so by malicious or illegal means. When athletes use performance enhancing drugs they not only give themselves inherent advantages, but tamper with the integrity of the organization they’re playing for, ruining the game for the people who are playing clean.

Performance enhancing drugs can skew statistical analysis and history. For example, Barry Bonds is considered by some to be the career leader for home runs with 762. The previous record was held by Hank Aaron who hit 755. Bonds used PED’s throughout his career to stay healthy and develop power; Aaron made his record playing completely clean. How is it fair to penalize athletes of the past for playing the game the right way as opposed to slimeballs like Bond’s who try to cheat their way into history?

Ignoring the actual sports part of the argument, taking these drugs is not only unsafe, but illegal. One of the most commonly used PED’s is human growth hormone and, except for 5 specific conditions that have nothing to do with sports, it’s illegal. In contact sports such as football it can be dangerous to the people around the cheating player. It can make the player significantly stronger than the others, and therefore, he could inflict serious harm.

I understand that medicine is advancing and it’s allowing for humans to continue to push their limits physically, but if we can’t all play sports on the same level, then what’s the point?

Juice baby, juice

By Matt Brown

Back before Barry Bonds admitted to taking “the cream” and “the clear,” anabolic steroids were never a discussion in the realm of professional, televised sports. The discussion that followed Bonds consisted mainly of running down a player list and openly accusing many with any association to any doctor associated to steroids, which are normally associated with cheaters..

Folks cried out, demanding that these cheaters records be deleted. Cheaters though? Look: if you couldn’t hit that 90 mile per hour fastball—or catch Tom Brady’s missile pass—before steroids, you won’t do it immediately after becoming a juiced up mutant-man. Honing the skills to become a professional athlete takes time, and is a lifelong sacrifice. This dedication is, and should be, held sacred by sports leagues.

Robert Weiner, former spokesman for the White House National Drug Policy Office, says that professional sports seem to hide rather than block and punish drug abuse, and that, “It’s time for other sports, sponsors and the media to step up and help.”

Y’know, he’s right! And as a media professional, I have the solution: separate sports leagues, in which one’s roster consists exclusively of steroid users. Viewers want more action. Masters of their craft crave more power. Let’s have us a bloody Sunday and let them eat their anabolic cake too.

Are we really surprised that athletes want to juice up? I just told you it is a lifelong sacrifice. These people are willing to sacrifice anything to get become legends, earning a seven-figure salary playing with a ball.

Not only would this be the ultimate form of entertainment, rivaling the socio-political chariot races and gladiatorial combat, but would also solve additional issues. We wouldn’t have to suffer through these awkward social sacrifices of athletes, where they’re rounded up and made to testify on TV that they’re sorry for their sins. For example: at a hearing concerning his past use of steroids, Mark ‘Big Mac’ McGwire says, “I’m not here to talk about the past,” as he struggles not to burst from his tailored suit.

“It’s just a witch-hunt,” says cancer-surviving blood-doper Lance Armstrong (I mean, it was his blood—could be worse).

Is this what you really want to see? Wouldn’t you rather see Big Mac and the blood-witch smash into each other at inhuman speeds over fumbled pigskin?

You may be worried about the health and safety concerns if we allowed the next evolution of mankind to compete.

However, we allow people to bungee-jump, to ski on advanced slopes, and to cliff dive—regularly putting themselves in danger for sport—for their sole entertainment. Where’s mine?

Besides, where is our current concern for safety in professional leagues? Concussion rates in the NFL are still at 200+ cases per year with lawsuits being filed against the league. Hell, the function of boxing gloves isn’t even for safety, but to increase the likelihood of total knock outs. Maybe the steroids will allow them to endure punishment equal to what they can dish out?

Think about it in a business sense: We would even get to hit the elusive “natural” market with an organic league: real sports with real humans. It goes hand-in-hand with tempeh and almond milk. This would showcase our species’ inherit skills, with no need for that equipment which only seems to seems to increase the likelihood of fatalities/injuries/whatever.

So who’s with me? Let’s relinquish the airwaves of sad apologies, and bring in hard-hitting national bonding.

Gentrification hits home Marisa loranger

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OPINION

he city of Saginaw is seeing a comeback. New restaurants, martini bars, hair salons and music stores are popping up on street corners all over the city. Saginaw seems to be booming again, and the excitement that some feel isn’t felt by everyone.

As the city creates bigger businesses, people will start to move into the city again.

Ridding neighborhoods of the abundance of abandoned homes. The city’s comeback isn’t good for all the residents. New businesses often hire people who don’t live where the business is. This continues to leave people who live around them jobless. The city’s increased revenue will also make house and rent payments more expensive. This leaves the people who live in the area unable to afford their homes.

The people who stayed in the city either because they love their city, or because they couldn’t afford to leave, are the ones being kicked out. These are the residents who stood up for their city and tried to keep positive about their neighborhoods when people were too afraid to move there. These are the people who created the Lawn Chair Film Festival and never missed a Sunday showing when others would mock their love for a city they thought was undeserving. These are the people who tried to maintain their neighborhood’s appearance when others would go out of their way not to enter “Sagnasty.”

I agree that our city needs help. We need jobs, and I am not upset about the recent businesses opening in Saginaw. They are needed, and I love seeing people finally entering the city. But when we don’t hire city natives, we are pushing people out of their city. And when those who once criticized Saginaw can take their place, there is a problem.

Gentrification is inevitable with Saginaw making a comeback, but we need to make sure those who stuck around have a fair shot of staying in their homes. Gentrification rewards those who ran away during the city’s downfall and deprives those who tried to keep their city together. Gentrification puts money before people; we put capitalism before humankind.

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