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the science of lying

professors play brain games

missing the basket

get a taste of the loch

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NEWS IN BRIEF Voters head to the polls

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oday is Nov. 8, which means it’s election day and the future of the country is in your hands. Make sure you take time today and vote at your given district. The polls open up at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m.. Make sure to give yourself plenty of time because the lines may be long. Remember you’ll be voting on not only the presidential election, but various national and local congressional races.

If you need any information on where your polling location is, or anything voting related, visit vote.michigan.gov.

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Board of Trustees to discuss new building tonight

Delta diversifies for the President’s Speaker Series

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peakers Rosa Clemente and Ruben Navarrette Jr. brought a mixture of their knowledge in politics for a night full of hard-hitting issues as part of the 18th President’s Speaker Series on Oct. 26.

“We were asked to speak about this election. This incredible election. This incredibly bad election,” says Navarrette.

Navarrette and Clemente spoke about the upcoming presidential candidates, their policies, and how they are dealing with the current issues.

“We have a presidential candidate who hasn’t been very kind to my people, Muslim people, LGBTQ people, or women in general and he’s running for president of the United States. Even if most likely Trump loses, that rhetoric doesn’t go away the next day, in fact that rhetoric is heightened,” says Clemente.

Neither Clemente or Navarrette like either Democratic or Republican presidential candidates and were not afraid to inform the students and community members who attended the political forum.

“What’s wrong with saying you made a mistake? Hillary Clinton can’t do that. She

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Jean Goodnow, president of Delta College, and Kristina Sandoval, president of Delta College military association, pose for the ribbon cutting ceremony. Photo Credit | Jessica Sierocki

Respecting veteran services Brandi Miller

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ust in time for Veterans Day, Delta College celebrated the grand opening of it’s veterans center, Veterans Services, on Nov. 1. The college received a grant last June to renovate the existing center and move it to a different location for our 300 veteran students.

Student Veterans of America paired with Home Depot to give Delta a grant of $7,000. The money covered funds for the furniture, TV, computers and coffee machine.

The veterans center was once located on the second floor in the registration office where it was split into two parts. Now the center is in the basement of the A wing.

Student vets refer to the center as a one stop

shop. Veterans are able to go there for their GI bill and prepare for classes.

Veteran Kristian Sandoval, Delta College business administration student, has been working at Veteran’s Services for a year and half.

“The renovation made the space more comfortable,” says Sandoval.

Student veteran and water environmental tech student Andrew Hogan likes to go to the center on his free time.

“I like the veterans center, it’s a nice place to hang out,” says Hogan.

Many student veterans came to the grand opening, only ten days before Veterans Day on Nov. 11.

Sandoval says, “Veteran’s Day is not only a time to reflect on men and women’s ultimate

Lt. Governor Brian Calley to discuss disability access Cameron Kerkau

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ichigan’s Lieutenant Governor, Brian Calley, is touring the state with a message of accessibility for workers who struggle with disabilities.

On Nov. 15 at 10 a.m., Calley will be joining a panel in the Lecture Theater on Delta’s main campus. Moderated by Political Science Professor Lisa Lawrason, the panel plans to recognize what an asset people with disabilities can be to the workforce.

“I hope that people who attend, especially those who struggle with some kind of disability, will see how valuable they are... and I hope that employers that attend can maybe break down any stereotypes or reservations that they have about hiring people with disabilities,” says Lawrason.

This event is part of Calley’s and Supreme Court Justice Richard Bernstein’s Hidden Talent Initiative Tour, which seeks to showcase the opportunities in which

Michigan businesses can strengthen themselves by hiring people with disabilities.

“People that may have physical disabilities, or visual as Supreme Court Justice Bernstein does, have great intellect and they can bring a lot to the workforce but sometimes people don't think about the added value of making accommodations and helping those people get into the workforce,” says Pamela Clark, Executive Director of the Delta College Foundation and Institutional Advancement.

Clark says that since Delta isn’t a relatively large employer, the topic has been adapted to be more focused for students.

“Students are gonna leave here and go into the workforce. What should they be thinking about as they join a workforce?

What about the co-workers they may join?

How should they be viewing the talents of those that they would be working with?” says Clark.

The public is welcomed to attend the panel which will be taking questions in a town hall format.

“I hope that this conversation goes two ways. That it’s not just the Lieutenant Governor talking at people, but that people also have the opportunity to give some feedback on the struggles that they have and maybe policy solutions that he could advocate to help address those struggles,” says Lawrason.

Clark says that while Delta does a decent job accommodating it’s students with disabilities, there is always room for improvement.

“I think you can always learn more about different things that you can do to help students learn so that they don’t feel frustrated,” says Clark. “We’re always reaching out and trying to learn.”

sacrifice, but personally take a minute and reflect on my time in the marine corps.”

She has been working for the veterans center for the past year and a half and is the president of the Delta College Military Association.

Student veteran and welding major, Matt Lolker, is a fourth generation navy veteran.

“I have immense respect looking back at the sacrifices they made. I think about it every day of the year, but Veterans Day brings it home for me,” says Lolker.

The veterans center has several events planned leading up to Veteran’s Day. A bake sale will take place on Nov. 9, followed by free back massages from Bayshire Academy on Nov. 10 and the Veteran’s Day celebration

onight, Nov. 8, Delta’s Board of Trustees will be holding their monthly meeting to discuss recommendations for the new Saginaw Center, which will be lead by President Jean Goodnow. Discussion about the new Saginaw Center’s architecture will also take place at the meeting, and will be lead by Larry Ramseyer, director of facilities management. Floyd Hoffman, assistant director of business services, will be speaking on behalf of media buying services at Delta.

The board will also be accepting the annual financial statements and audit for fiscal year 2015-2016. Follow along with staff reporter, Brynna Henika, on Twitter as she live tweets the meeting @DCBrynnaHenika.

Career Pathways offers assistance to students

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elta College hosted its’ annual Career Pathways event on Friday, Oct. 28 from 8 a.m. to noon. Students were given an opportunity to look into their future and see what really inspires them to work.

Fields from technical writing to surgery were offered. Students had a chance to speak with nearly 200 professionals in varying fields to see what professions sparked their interests. Around 2,000 students from area school districts attended the event.

If you missed the event, but are still unsure of what profession you would like to go into, visit link found on Delta’s Career Pathways webpage, www. whatcanidowiththismajor.com to help with the possibilities.

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irls on the Run Saginaw Bay, a non-profit program which seeks to inspire girls to be healthy and confident using a curriculum which integrates running, will host its 7th annual 5K Reindeer Run on Nov. 19.

Runners will start at the Castle Museum in Saginaw at 11 a.m. and will finish at the Andersen Enrichment Center. The finish line will greet them with a hand painted medal, hot chocolate, cookies, shopping at the Downtown Saginaw Farmer's Market winter market tent, and a front row view of the Holiday Parade.

Shuttles are available after the run on a limited basis from finish to start.

The cost to participate is $25 for individuals. Families of 4 or more receive a discount of $5 per registration.

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Do you plan on voting on Election Day? Do you think your vote counts?

Sam Whyte, 30

“Yes. The process is absolutely needed. I think every college student should vote.”

carrie Davis, 24

“Yes, and I hope my vote counts.”

heidi jones, 27

“Yes, but I don’t think our votes count for anything.”

brandi schneider, 21

“I don’t plan on voting, but I think our vote counts.”

Delta gets cozy with the CAN Council Jessica Sierocki

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elta students will have the chance to give back this holiday season by making fleece blankets for children involved with the CAN Council. For the past three years, Delta has partnered with CAN to donate blankets for Christmas.

This year, Shelly Raube, athletic director at Delta, is in charge of the event for the student civic engagement project.

“The CAN Council is for child abuse and neglect in this area. There are a lot of ways to give back to organizations, especially the CAN Council, sometimes we just give back our time because some kids are protected. We give theses blankets to children so they can be warm at Christmas time,” says Raube.

Raube encourages students and community members to make any donations possible for this cause so CAN is able to reach their goal of 100 blankets for children in need.

“We’re looking for fleece, anything from 1 ½ to 2 yards to make a complete set with a top and bottom. If [anyone] would want to donate their time, that’d be fantastic, or donate a gift card to one of the stores that sell fleece,” says Raube.

Any donations should be dropped off at student engagement located in A003. The blanket making event will take place all day on Dec. 2 in room N007. If you have any questions or concerns, you can contact Shelly Raube at michelleraube@delta.edu or at (989) 686-9477.

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Michio Kaku, co-founder of string theory, forecasts the future at SVSU Isaac DeVille

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ichio Kaku, a well known physicist, visited SVSU on Oct. 24. Kaku is the co-founder of the String Field Theory, making him the best candidate for “A Theory of Everything” uniting the many schools of thought in physics. He visited SVSU to talk about his next book, “Physics of the Future,” where he predicts what science will accomplish within the next thirty years.

Kaku says his life changed when he was eight years old, when he learned about the death of Albert Einstein. He saw a picture in the newspaper of Einstein’s unfinished manuscript, and felt he needed to finish it.

“I thought that was for me,” says Kaku.

“Einstein was looking for an equation that was no longer than one inch long, which would 'read the mind of God.’ Well, today we can begin. It's called String Theory.

String Theory says that all the particles that we see in the universe are really nothing more than vibrating strings. Behind the atoms, the universe is an orchestra of strings,” says Kaku.

Michio Kaku has appeared on the History Channel, Discovery Channel, CNBC, CBS, CNN, MSNBC, FOX and Fox Business, as well as The Daily Show and the Colbert Report. He has popularized science and made it engaging.

According to Kaku, “We are all born scientists. We ask how do things work, where do we come from, what will the future be like?”

However, Kaku claims that students don’t stay that way.

“By the time you turn 15 it's all over, because in high school, science is made boring. It's drummed out of you; it's crushed. Interesting science is crushed out of you, like memorizing the periodic chart of elements or memorizing the amino acids.

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Why? In the future you will simply blink and see all the facts you have to memorize,” says Kaku.

And what technology will make that possible? Augmented Reality will remember names of faces at parties and place subtitles at the bottom of your vision when you are experiencing a different language. Such technology will make memorization in the classroom defunct. What will be more important, according to Kaku, will be the underlying meaning behind the memorization. Quizzes will test key concepts rather than rote memorization.

All of this will happen because chips will be small enough to fit in your eye contacts of

the future. In the future, your glasses will replace the VR Goggles that are popular now.

But the technology isn't only going in your glasses, it's going into your wallpaper, according to Kaku. In the future, you'll ask your wall “Who's available tonight” and your wallpaper will tell you who is available.

New technology will even show up in you bathroom. A sample will be taken from the toilet and you will find out something like cancer is just 100 cells large, when most of the time it's caught when the cells reach thousands. Doctors and lawyers will be available as AI surrogates for common problems. All of this will be done without leaving your home.

Doctors and lawyers aren't the only things being digitized. In the future, according to Kaku, you'll be able to upload your personality onto a computer. “A library of souls” will emerge and at libraries you'll be able to talk to people like Michio Kaku or Albert Einstein.

Daniel Murawski, Delta alumni, said, “I read his book ‘Physics of the Impossible’ and it was really interesting. Super fascinating guy. How lucky are we to be here today.”

With all this talk of the future, one forgets that there will be many changes in the upcoming years. According to Kaku, the driverless car is set to be released in the year 2020. With all this information, it is sure, the the future is now.

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Delta diversifies for the President’s Speaker Series Jessica Sierocki can’t do that on emails, she can’t do that on Benghazi, she can’t do that on gay marriage or Black Lives Matter. She’s incapable of doing that just like Donald Trump doesn’t do that. Donald Trump doesn’t do anything.

These two people lack that little gene that allows them to say, ‘I’m sorry, I was wrong,’” says Navarrette.

Dr. Jean Goodnow, president of Delta College, was delighted to have two speakers talk about the upcoming presidential election.“I think it’s extremely stimulating for all of us, students, instructors, administrators, and staff to hear different opinions. I think the closing remarks this evening were just so right on in terms of how we need to be communicating with one another and understanding and appreciating the differences that we have,” says Goodnow.

Barb Handley-Miller, Chair of the President’s Speaker Committee, was happy

with the audience turnout. “The students were very respectful listeners and our two speakers really modeled the civil dialogue that Ruben Navarrette ended his speech with. There are going to be policies that we disagree on, but let’s make sure we understand each other before we’re talking over each other,” says Handley-Miller.

The goal of the President’s Speaker Series is to bring different views to the community and help them learn from experienced speakers.

“We have to look for what are the things we can work together on and what are the things that we really need to concentrate on. Let’s figure out how we can really work together on some things. I sure hope that’s what happens,” says Handley-Miller.

Dreams become possible with Chocolate Affair Brynna Henika

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he Delta College foundation presents its top rated yearly event, the Chocolate Affair. This will be making its annual return, Nov 17. The fundraiser, which supports Delta College’s Possible Dream Program, will take place at the HORIZONS Conference Center, located in Saginaw.

Chocolate Affair is an event held in November of each year that gives attendees the opportunity to enjoy: live music, food and drinks, time with friends, and of course, a wide selection of sweet treats.

The ultimate goal of the fundraiser is to raise a $2 million endowment to provide the continuing growth the program needs.

There is a selection of either VIP ($125 per person), or General Admission ($65 per person) tickets available for purchase.

VIP ticket buyers will be presented the opportunity to order from the event’s premium menu, and the ability to order from an exclusive martini bar from 6-7 p.m.

General Admission entry is at 7 p.m., but will still give attendees the chance to enjoy the event’s many sweets and entertainment.

Delta’s Possible Dream Program has been helping students achieve success since its first graduating high school class in 1998, celebrating its 25 anniversary this year.

The idea based on the actions of a New York philanthropist who created the success of the Harlem Program. The Harlem Program gave a group of New York sixth

graders the chance to complete high school and attend college.

The concept of Delta’s Possible Dream program is to select up to 100 sixth graders, and give them the opportunity to grow and create their futures.

“The first two years of the program it was 45 students, now it’s 100 each year,” Barber adds, in regards to the growth of the program.

Students selected are those who lack the financial resources, or are at economic risk, to make continuing education possible.

“A lot of these kids are going to be the first generation to go to school,” says Barber.

Students are nominated by local schools, or through Delta’s new self-nomination process. Those selected are then presented with many opportunities that will help strengthen their ability for scholarship priority and success.

“We’ve helped over 2,000 students in our 25 years,” says Mary Harding, Coordinator of Special Events, such as Chocolate Affair, and Scholarships.

A wide range of activities that are free to those part of the Possible Dream Program, such as Delta’s STEM event, are funded generously by the attendees and sponsors of the Chocolate Affair event.

Rosa Clemente, social activist, and Ruben Navarrette Jr., political columnist, discuss their differences on political views.

Photo Credit | Jessica Sierocki

Inky Johnson inspires at Delta Jessica Sierocki

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ormer University of Tenessee football player and current motivational speaker, Inky Johnson, spoke at Delta College about how he overcame obstacles he faced as a result of his sports injury.

“I wouldn’t change my injury even if I could,” says Johnson. A routine tackle at a college football game in 2006 turned into a life-threatening injury for Johnson, shattering any prospects of him playing in the NFL. He visited Delta College on Oct. 27 to speak about his injury and how he overcame adversity.

“I got cut six times down my left eye, one time across the left side of my neck, one time across the right side of my neck, twice around my right ribs. They cut out my right pec, they cut me from the bottom of my armpit down to the bottom of my hand. They put 350 staples in my body. When they gut you like a fish, you feel it,” says Johnson.

During his presentation, Johnson got the audience involved by making them think about their life accomplishments. “This is what I’ve learned about life. I would say that more than 60 percent of people don’t get up and do the thing that they really want to do. They settle for what they think they can do, but don’t have the courage to

do the thing deep down inside them,” says Johnson.

Most of Johnson’s speech included stories of his childhood, growing up, and beating the odds by not only graduating high school, but receiving an athletic scholarship as well. Johnson always pushed himself, even moreso after he was injured.

“When my injury happened, it forced me

made me realize that my life wasn’t that bad,” says Brownlie.

Johnson talked about his work with the homeless and how it benefitted his teammates and mentees from his neighborhood in Atlanta.

“I don’t do what I do to talk. I do what I do because I know there are people in this world who are struggling and when they see me I represent something to them, something clicks inside of their minds because they know about the level of life that I live every single day,” says Johnson.

Johnson is proud of how his injury changes the outlook of others around him. “Every single day I’m witnessed as an honor badge. Every single day when somebody sees me I know they think “perseverance.” I know when they see me they think “never giving up,” says Johnson.

Some of Johnson’s final words brought home his message of the true importance of having character above any other personal trait. “When that doctor comes to sit on the edge of that bed and says you’re going to be in this hospital for the next 40 to 60 days and you walk out on the third day, that’s not talent. That’s character,” says Johnson.

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out of my comfort zone and I was placed in a position where now my true character, what I was really about, I had no choice but to show up. When adversity comes, that is when you see a person’s true character. The only talent I’ve ever had was my character,” says Johnson.

Student Jeanine Brownlie attended the event and was moved by Johnson’s words.

“Inky Johnson made me realize that life exists outside of my personal bubble. He

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Nintendo’s new gaming system, the Nintendo Switch, is set to be released sometime in March of 2017. Photo Credit | Nintendo

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intendo is on top of its game, no pun intended. Regardless of the year, Nintendo is constantly taking over the gaming world, coming out with revolutionary devices that change the way that gamers look, feel, and experience their video games—and this year proves to be no different.

Nintendo has recently released a small glimpse at their newest gaming console, the Nintendo Switch.

This gaming experience is one that you’ve most likely felt with this brand before, but with one major change—the system allows its gamers to play the same game wherever, whenever, and with whomever that they choose.

Much like the Wii, your device will rest on the go, a single player could use both comfortably on a dock when ready for at Joy-Con controllers, or in two player mode, home use, being able to be plugged in and e ac h g a mer used from the could have one. comfort of your Separate Joyliving room, Con controllers game room, can be bought to bedroom, etc. allow numerous As soon as you gamers to plan to make get together you r dev ice - Reggie Fils-Aime for a variety mobile, it ’ l l of gameplay switch into portable mode, allowing you options. to take your game on the road to travel Players can also use a Nintendo Switch with you.

Pro Controller instead of the Joy-Con Joy-Con controllers detach from both controllers, which allows gamers to bring sides of the Nintendo Switch, so when you’re together their Nintendo Switch systems

to enjoy multiplayer face-to-face gaming competitions.

“Nintendo Switch allows gamers the freedom to play however they like,” says Reggie Fils-Aime, President and COO of Nintendo of America, “It gives game developers new abilities to bring their creative visions to life by opening up the concept of gaming without boundaries.”

“Full game demonstrations, the list of launch window titles, as well as launch date, price, product configuration and related specifics, will be shown and announced prior to the March launch,” says Nintendo’s official website.

blurry and in a low-resolution setting so they couldn’t see it clearly. The game was played in a variety of rounds, where each participant who gave false information only sometimes benefitted, based on the chosen outcomes of the game. During this process, fMRIS were ran to highlight the dominant parts of the brain t h at are favored during the lying process.

It was found that there was a spike of activity in the amygdala, the part of our brain which controls our emotions, which with each statement, became less noticeable. With the conclusion of the study, it was found that the more the contestants gave false estimates to benefit their partners, the feeling of guilt slowly went away; thus,

Our medical technology is growing more everyday. Currently, the Polygraph is used to determine when someone is lying. One huge problem with this, is the accuracy.

One prime example, is television shows, like Maury. During a situation, like the lie detector tests taken on the show, the person being interrogated is definitely going to be under a lot of stress. They’re relationship could be on the line based on the result of this test.

"The body changes when we are lying.

Heart rate, blood pressure, but those things can change when we get really nervous,” Baskind adds. “Polygraph machines, they're not perfect…they're only accurate about 2/3 of the time."

Lying can definitely become a slippery slope, but unfortunately, it doesn’t look like there is any true way to actually determine when someone is fibbing anytime soon.

“I would say it's legitimate and accurate… but in the real world it's near impossible.”

Baskind says, regarding this recent study.

Though he does add, “There's not a great way to find that people are lying.”

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Can lying really come naturally?

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e have all likely been involved in a situation where we decided lying was the best answer.

Maybe it was telling our best friend she looked great in that dress (when actually it was horrendous), or covering for ourselves so we wouldn’t suffer the unbearable consequence of punishment. If you have deceived someone more than once, or constantly, you may have began to notice it became easier each time. Now that you are pondering, you may begin to wonder why this is. Why has lying become almost something of second-nature to some? Well, there is possibly an answer.

There is a study, recently published in Nature Neuroscience magazine, where scientists have figured out what exactly happens within the brain when we tell a lie, and why they tend to multiply. The authors of the article tested their subjects in their ability to be dishonest in a gamelike experiment that came with a monetary award. Researchers showed an image to their subjects of a jar of pennies, and were asked to estimate how many coins were in it. Their partners, for the experiment, were shown the same image, only this time it was

making it more likely that the subject would lie again.

“Here's the challenge as the researcher.

You have to manipulate something, that's what makes it hard with the real world,” says Dr. David Baskind, Professor of Psychology.

Though this study shows that those who gave false n u m b e r s presented less emotion, it’s the format of t h is study t h a t c ha ng e s everything.

In an actual, unsimulated situation, we may lie for a variety of circumstances. With this exact test, a scientist is telling their subject to tell a lie, when obviously, we do these things on our own.

Astronomy students take on Fish Lake

Is our world starting to become like Andy Weir’s “The Martian?” According to CNN, the Schiaparelli spacecraft stopped sending messages around a minute before the expected landing on Mars. Schiaparelli was used as a test whether a probe could successfully land on Mars.

It is possible that the parachute of Schiaparelli deployed earlier than it was supposed to?

Missions control located in Darmstadt, Germany have still not received a signal.

However, it is confirmed that the Trace Gas Orbiter made it into Mars’ orbit Wednesday Oct. 19. The purpose of Trace Gas Orbiter is to investigate the methane content on Mars which can lead to finding signs of life on a planet other than Earth.

All about flu shots Is the flu contagious? How do I know I have the flu? Where can I get a flu shot if I wanted one? If you’ve asked yourself any of these questions, you’re looking in the right place.

According to the Saginaw County Department of Public Health, the flu is a contagious illness that is caused by influenza viruses. It can spread by a cough or sneeze by an infected person. Symptoms of the flu include fever, sore throat, stuffy nose, headaches and muscle aches.

Acts as simple as washing your hands, covering your coughs, and getting a flu vaccination are good ways to prevent the spread of the flu. Everyone who is over the age of six months old should receive a flu shot, but be cautious because people who are allergic to eggs should not get the vaccination.

The cost of a flu vaccination is $40 but is covered by most insurances. A few locations that are providing the flu vaccinations are: • Saginaw County Department of Public Health • Covenant HealthCare Building in Frankenmuth • Rehman Health Center in Chesaning

Walking through a virtual reality Wireless virtual reality goggles are no longer an impossibility. Google is in the process of creating wireless virtual reality goggles that tracks your eye sight so running into doors and walls are a thing of the past.

The goggles would have a built-in computer system and use computer chips to locate objects in a room. But don’t bust out your wallets just yet. The virtual reality goggles are still a work in progress.

According to CNET, Google just purchased the company Eyefluence which specializes in eye-tracking technology which makes the wireless headsets more than just a rumor.

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elta astronomy students and staff took a break from the formal classroom setting on Oct. 28 through Oct. 30 at Fish Lake, a 465 acre piece of land located in Barry County. “I’ve been taking students to Fish Lake since 2009,” says Aurelian Balan, astronomy teacher at Delta.

Fish Lake gives students the opportunity to expand their knowledge of astronomy.

“There was solar observing on Friday where we observed the sun in the daytime and then at nighttime we started observing but it was cloudy so we waited. There were

board games and astronomy quiz trivia shows in the meantime,”says Balan.

[ ] "The students who attended the Fish Lake observing event were able to see different objects in space they wouldn't be able to otherwise."

The students who attended the Fish Lake observing event were able to see different

objects in space they wouldn’t be able to see otherwise.

“We have lots of light pollution here on campus while Fish Lake doesn’t,” says Balan.

The technology that was available to the students exceeded what they would be able to use on a daily basis.

“We had several telescopes there including a 29 inch Newtonian Reflector.

We observed star clusters, galaxies, a couple nebuli and then we gave a startalk for our students. Basically they got to see the sky and got to look at deep space objects that

they can’t see with the naked eye,” says Balan.

Antwane Banks, an astronomy student at Delta, attended the event at Fish Lake for the second year.

“We observed and used four different types of telescopes. The biggest one had a magnifying power with a 6 inch diameter so we got to see the rings of Saturn,” Banks.

Fish Lake provided students with instructors that enhanced their understanding of the stars and planets in the solar system.

“It gives [students] the access to about 10 ameteur and professional astronomers and they have access to a telescope much larger than they have access to at Delta so it gives them a clearer, brighter, crisper view of the sky and the objects that they are looking at,” says Balan.

The event at Fish Lake occurs every year, and has since the early 80s.

“I’m going again. Next year will be my third time. You get to see amazing stuff there. It’s a no-brainer that students should definitely go,” says Banks.

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Bipolar artist shares ENTERTAINMENT art with Delta IN THE AREA Isaac DeVille

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Delta had two teams participating in The Brain Game. Jean Goodnow, president of Delta College (above), was on Dominating the Details. PhotoCredit |J. Maxim Schofield

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P Roll was called at the Bavarian Inn Lodge to see who was present. The teams responded with a quick cheer before the game began. Photo Credit | J. Maxim Schofield

Two team members collaborated to answer one of the questions during the Brain Game, held in Frankenmuth by the CAN Council. Photo Credit | J. Maxim Schofield

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The third studio album from American indie folk band Bon Iver was released on Sept. 30, 2016 and features 10 new tracks. Photo Courtesy | Walker Art Center Blog

rofessors, wizards, superheroes supervillains, and all walks of life help kick off the fifth annual Brain Games held by the CAN Council.

Located at the Bavarian Inn Lodge in Frankenmuth, The Brain Games is a fundraising event, one of five, that CAN (Child Abuse and Neglect) Council Great Lakes Bay Region puts on annually to help aid children and family needs to improve the community for the children. Most that partake in the Brain Games are also donors to the Council but it is open to anyone who wants to be a part of a fun filled trivia night.

The game is three rounds with 15 questions per round. A time limit of around 45 seconds is allotted for each question.

Groups of up to 8 members creates an eligible team that also can dress in a costume of their choice that is judged by a mystery judge. The winner of the costume receives one additional point that goes towards the team’s final score. The winners receive shirts, medals, and a trophy.

Even though there may be a winner in the game, this event is all about the kids that the money goes towards and the good cause that it brings; so, the real winners are the kids that receive the help and care brought to them by the CAN Council.

ith all the stigma attached to bipolar disorder, many people go through the illness silently suffering. However, some people use it as an inspiration. Van Gogh did, and so did Dr. David Feingold who published an art book called “Stigma” about the stigma attached to bipolar disorder. Feingold will be visiting Delta to discuss bipolar disorder and the way it informs his art on Monday, Nov. 14 from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. in room S-10.

David Baskind, psychology professor and organizer of the event, says, “My hope is that people will come away with a bit more compassion towards mental health issues, and that people will have a better understanding of them also. There's still a bit of stigma” The event will show a video presentation that will showcase Feingold's art. It'll be set to music and he'll speak before and after the video. Feingold will be discussing his personal experiences with bipolar disorder, as he has been dealing with it for years. The art reflects his emotional state at the time.

Professor Baskind has hopes that the event will open a door to understand mental health issues.

“I hope art students learn a little bit more about the creative process. That where they are at mentally and emotionally can influence the kind of works they create,” says Baskind.

Feingold has overcome the obstacles presented by bipolar disorder in his academic career. He has earned a bachelor's degree, two master's degrees, a doctoral degree, and is a visual designer as well as an artist and author.

“Part of my goal as a teacher is to help students have a better understanding of people, and to have more compassion for people who are experiencing difficult things like bipolar disorder,” says Baskind.

“Everyone has either a first hand or second hand knowledge of mental health issues.

All families have someone with depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, panic attacks, or sleep problems.”

Baskind says he has always been passionate about helping people understand mental illness. He hopes this event will show the connection between mental states, how it influences works of art and create a bit of empathy for people with psychological issues.

Dow Gardens hosts a walk through fall Jessica Sierocki

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ow Garden’s Fall Evening Walk was open to community members on Oct. 28.

Hundreds of people turned out for an evening stroll through the lantern-lit gardens, stopping to sightsee and enjoy typical fall festivities. Employees from Jacques Orchard, located in Hemlock, catered the event with fall goodies such as homemade caramel apples, doughnuts, and apple cider.

Dow Gardens will be hosting other community events in the upcoming months.

Savor, sip and save will be held on Nov. 16 from 1-6 p.m. Samples of Tea Forte and

Dove chocolate will be handed out and a special coupons will be given for Dow’s gift shop. People who attend this event will also be eligible to win a gift basket from Cherry Republic full of Michigan-made products.

Another garden walk-through, the Christmas Walk, will be held Dec. 8-10 and 16-17. This free event will be similar to the fall evening walk where community members can stroll through the snow laden pathways while listening to Christmas carolers.

For more information about future events, you can go to dowgardens.org or call (1-800) 362-4874.

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ndie folk band Bon Iver has been They have the power to soothe your making an impression on the music soul, as well as make you want to discover scene for almost a decade now, and it. “22, A Million” is on a completely their third album has finally been gifted different level than their past two to our new music hungry hands. albums.

A new sound has come out of the The humanist and metaphysical band this time around, with past albums questions tapped into these 10 new songs relying heavy on the acoustic and indie is unlike any other album released this folk sound, “22, A Million” falls more year. Each song title is adorned with a into the folktronica category – one that’s symbol that fits the meaning of the song. not heard often.

If you’re searching for a sound similar “22, A Million” to Bon Iver’s past was released on albums, you’re "No two songs can make Sept. 30, 2016, not going to find a 20-year-old guy come but it has been in it here. Track “8 to tears quite like 'Roslyn' the works since (Circle)” is the one and 'Skinny Love'.”

2012. As someone that features some who was an avid sound similar to fan of Bon Iver’s the ghosts of their first two albums, I imagined it’d be quite pasts. hard to have a new album that consisted Other tracks like “666” and “33 of songs that’d hit me like some of their ‘GOD’” reach from Psalm 22 and the past songs have.

King James Bible for inspiration.

Let me tell you from firsthand Overall, while the new sound of Bon experience, no two songs can make a Iver was a bit hard to adjust to due to 20-year-old guy come to tears quite like their last almost purely acoustic albums, “Roslyn” and “Skinny Love” can.

“22, A Million” is worth the listen. Bon Bon Iver has always had a way with Iver’s lyrics still know how to strike a lyrics and melodies of songs. chord to resonate with their audience.

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Poetry on school property

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he Tri-City Poetry Center is offering two more events before the end of the semester. First, a poetry reading featuring Delta Faculty Chey Davis and Student Thomas Dunn will take place on Nov. 16 at 10 a.m. in room N12. This reading is part of an ongoing series which presents one Delta faculty poet and one student poet each semester.

On Nov. 30, at 7 p.m. a poetry open mic will be hosted in room S105. These open mics take place on the last Wednesday of every month and feature Delta students and community members of all ages.

Both of these events are free and open to the public.

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r o a d w a y ’s biggest blockbuster, “Wicked,” is returning to East Lansing’s Wharton Center for three weeks starting Nov. 9 through 27 as a part of the MSU Federal Credit Union Broadway at Wharton Center series.

“Wicked” is based on the best-selling novel by Gregory Maguire, and is the winner of over 100 international major awards, including a Grammy and three Tony Awards.

If you are interested in seeing “Wicked ” at the Wharton Center, you can find ticket prices online at WhartonCenter.com, at the Auto-Owners Insurance office at Wharton Center, or by calling 1-800-Wharton. Ticket pricing varies due to seating and availability.

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he Midland Center for the Arts will be hosting a Cabaret night on Nov. 10 at 8 p.m. featuring comedic Broadway music from Center Stage Theatre veteran performers such as Kori Orlowski, Dominic Zoeller, Marci Rogers, Katrina Doud, Betsy Miller, and more.

Doors open at 7:30 p.m. with a cover charge of $10. Cash bar available.

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tevie Nicks and the Pretenders are making an appearance in Detroit and Grand Rapids to perform the last week of November.

Nicks, named the “reigning queen of rock and roll” by Rolling Stone Magazine, has performed at 122 sold out shows around the world in 2014-2015.

The Pretenders, made famous with songs like “I’ll Stand By You,” and “Don’t Get Me Wrong,” the Pretenders have sold over 25 million albums in their time as a band.

Nicks and the Pretenders will be at Van Andel Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 23 and at The Palace of Auburn Hills on Sunday, Nov. 27.

Tickets became available on Sept. 12 at LiveNation.com varying between $49-$150 per ticket.

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Women's soccer finishes season

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fter losing a heartbreaker in Orchard Park, NY, it’s easy for the Lady Pioneers soccer team to feel a bit let down.

“I think not making it to the National Tournament left an empty spot in each of us as a team. After a long career of coaching, you certainly realize that the outcome of a game can sometimes be out of your control. It should and will not diminish the accomplishments of this team,” says Co-Head Coach Paul Stenglein.

The Lady Pioneers finished the year at 10-4 and 7-3 in conference play. The year was highlighted by a six game winning streak, in which the team only gave up two goals.

“One of the areas that the team really excelled at was continually improving on defensive pressure. As the season progressed, it was more and more difficult for our opponents to score on us.” says Stenglein.

Standout players for the year include

Forward Paige Renshaw, leading the team in scoring with 9 goals, and Goal Keeper Ali Bourcier, who went 4-4 with five shutouts.

“I think that our Captains did an excellent job on leading the team. Returning sophomores stepped up and played like mature leaders. They helped to freshman grow into confident players throughout the season.” says Stenglein.

The season was a major step forward for the program from last year’s 8-8 campaign, and a lot of that has to do with the freshman players.

“I commend our freshman for coming into our program and accept different ideas than they may have been accustomed to in the past. They were eager to learn and apply their skills to make the team stronger. I am proud of each and every one of them.” says Stenglein.

Even though the team did not end the season on top, Stenglein explains that the personal impact they had may be more important.

DeMarquis Simington, Delta player, shoots a contested floater in the lane in a game against Kalamazoo Valley. Photo Credit | Logan Miller

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Pioneer teams take on alumni Adam Przeslak

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t was all about the fun of the game on Saturday Oct. 19 in the Pioneer Gym. The Delta mens’ and womens’ basketball teams took on a team of Delta’s former players during the annual alumni game.

The Lady Pioneers played first with the men’s game following soon after. The current teams served as the home team in a game where both teams, at least at one time, called the Pioneer Gym home.

The atmosphere of the gym was relaxed with a sense of seriousness only once the two teams came face-to-face with each other.

Off the court fans chatted with players and children dribbled basketballs, hoping to be on the court themselves one day.

The alumni game is much more than an exhibition for the current Pioneers and the Pioneers of the past. It allows the younger players a chance to look right at, and even

play against, the history of the very team they represent.

For the players of previous years, it is an experience to rekindle their old days of gracing the court in the Pioneer Gym. Former players like Angelica Garza, a 23-year-old alumni that played for the Lady Pioneers in 2011 and 2012, enjoy the game and what it represents.

“It’s all about having fun, seeing old teammates, and meeting the new players,” said Garza. This was her fourth time playing in the alumni game.

She also had some words of advice for the current Pioneers.

“Be together, rely on each other,” Gaza said. Remembering back on her times as a Pioneer she broke down what it was that made them a good team. “They had my back. We were so united. You need to build a band.”

Local police and firefighters play in Charity Hockey Game Lieutenant Brandon Hausbeck, of the Saginaw Fire Dept, will play in the charity game.

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handful of firefighters and police officers from the Saginaw area will compete against each other in a charity hockey game at the Dow Event Center on Saturday Nov. 12. This is the 10th annual Guns and Hoses charity game hosted by the Saginaw Spirit.

The charity game benefits the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA), a nonprofit organization that aids research and treatment of muscular dystrophy, ALS, and other similar muscular diseases. Matt Bishop, a 13-year-old New Lothrop native diagnosed with Friedreich's Ataxia, will drop the puck at the charity game. Bishop serves as a MDA Michigan ‘Goodwill Ambassador’ and this will mark his second time dropping the puck at the annual charity event.

Delta College alumni Brandon Hausbeck, a 26-year-old Lieutenant with the Saginaw Fire Department, has been participating in the Guns and Hoses event for seven years now. Hausbeck, who had played hockey in his younger years, loves the idea of the charity game pitting the two departments of public safety against each other.

“It’s just something a little out of the ordinary. It’s not going and begging for

donations for a charity or something,” says Hausbeck. “People can come watch a hockey game and support a good cause.”

Police officers and firefighters from throughout the Saginaw area bring an exciting but friendly rivalry to the ice.

They may seem like enemies, but they are truly allies in the fight against muscular dystrophy.

“It’s really good to see those kids and see what exactly the fundraising is going to.

The real reason we are there is those kids,” says Hausbeck.

The Guns and Hoses event will be played prior to the Saginaw Spirit taking on the Peterborough Petes. Tickets to get into both games are $13 and $5 of the ticket price is donated to the MDA. “Come out and support the cause,” Hausbeck says. “It’s a good time. It’s a good family event.”

Tickets can be purchased through the MDA by contacting Cindy Clark at (517) 706-0348 or the Saginaw Spirit by contacting Allison Vezina at (989) 4977747. Group tickets can be bought online saginawspirit.net/groupsales usuing the username guns&hoses2016 and the password MDA.

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elta College’s basketball teams, both men's and women’s, played Kalamazoo Valley Community College on Saturday, Nov. 5. The two Delta teams were outmatched, both of them losing their games in double digits.

First to play was Delta’s women's basketball team. The Lady Pioneers ended up losing 68-91. The Delta players started with a flurry, putting up points fairly easily.

With 3:18 left in the 1st quarter, Shallon Grawey, fell to the f loor, seemed to be suffering from a leg injury. Delta’s training staff rushed to tend to her. She walked off with the help of the trainers after a few minutes.

In the 2nd quarter of the game, KVCC went on a run to put them squarely in the lead, 33-24. They kept pouring it on, their momentum gaining every trip up the floor.

Several KVCC players made solid off-ball cuts to create space and open themselves up for easy layups. Delta tried to crowd the paint. But Kalamazoo flipped the script and started sinking shots from beyond the arc.

The Pioneers struggled to grab defensive rebounds against an aggressive team with active hands.

Delta moved the ball around the perimeter looking for open shots. Harmany Williams, a freshman point guard for Delta, slashed to the basket with great speed.

Down by 24 points, the Pioneers switched to full court press defense, sliding their feet alongside Kalamazoo’s guards.

Kelly Miller, Delta College’s Head Coach, had some thoughts following the game on how they can improve.

“We need to do a better job at boxing out and limiting second chance points. We’ve got to give 40 minutes of pure, constant effort,” said Miller.

Miller commented on the scouting she did on Kalamazoo prior to the matchup.

“They’re strength is in the paint, so we allowed them to take three-point shots if they wanted to,” said Miller.

KVCC typically grabbed rebounds and chucked them out to the half-court line, igniting fast breaks. Alexis Holmes, a Delta forward, felt that the Pioneers will have to make a few adjustments before next game.

“We need to do more talking on defense and get back to contest the other team's shots,” said Holmes.

Delta’s women's basketball team is just beginning its season and learning how to play with new players. After a promising start, the team seemed to lose a bit of its energy. Hopefully they’ll regain it in time for their next showcase on the road versus Rock Valley College in Kirtland, Ohio.

In part two of Saturday’s basketball doubleheader, Delta’s men's basketball team played against Kalamazoo Valley Community College’s men's team.

The Pioneers also went down, 72-85.

With seconds remaining before the end of the half, Gabe Stokes, a KVCC guard, heaved the ball from past half court and drained it, banking it off the glass. The lastsecond shot piled onto an already frustrating half as Delta players headed towards the locker room. Kalamazoo was comfortably in the lead, 42-26.

In the second half, Delta rotated the ball around the perimeter, passing to try and find an open man. They played unselfishly, but they were also pretty stagnant at times, a mostly stand still offense in the 2nd half, not many players cutting off-ball to curl out and scatter the defense.

Trey Newsham, a Delta freshman, attracted a foul on a drive, adding another and-one opportunity to help slim down the margin, inching them closer to a comeback.

They closed the gap to within 10 points in the fourth quarter, hustling on defense and moving with urgency and tempo on offense.

Delta’s Head Coach, Carlos McMath, called for the players to press full-court and double team KVCC’s ball handler in their backcourt. One of these presses caused an offensive charging foul to be called on a Kalamazoo player.

Jovon Thomason, a Delta sophomore, thinks that his team can improve in some areas.

“We’ve got to play team defense and just take care of business,” said Thomason.

Thomason sees a light at the end of the tunnel, though, complimenting his teammates on their effort.

“We did a good job at fighting back in the end. It was a close game in the fourth quarter; we never gave up,” said Thomason.

Thomason and other returning sophomores understand how important it is to start the season out strong. They want to turn things around and get a win in their next outing, an away game against Pitt Titus in Kirtland, Ohio.

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Matthew Stafford for NFL MVP? Logan Miller

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atthew Stafford has vastly improved in the 2016-17 NFL season. The maturity of his game has jumped with the retirement of legendary receiver Calvin Johnson. At 28, he’s in his physical and mental prime.

Last years NFL MVP, Cam Newton, set the tone for future quarterbacks, such as college prospects Lamar Jackson and Deshaun Watson. Coming into the 2016 season, Stafford has notably changed his body type. He’s slimmer and more mobile, weighing in at 226 pounds this season. He’s able to wiggle around in the pocket and evade defensive backs.

He’s not as willing to simply fall on the ground and take a sack.

A statistically great fourth quarter player, Lions frequently win or lose games based solely on Stafford’s ability to carry them. Since the 2011 season, there isn’t any quarterback responsible for both more 4th quarter comebacks, 19, or game-winning drives, 23.

However, the MVP award is typically given to a player on a championship contending team. Despite it having nothing to do with his own individual abilities, Stafford is held back from mainstream recognition because of the Lions awful secondary defense and injury-prone frontline.

If Aaron Rodgers was replaced by an average quarterback, the Packers would still be a very good team with great defense and a productive running back.

Without Stafford, the Lions wouldn’t

have nearly as many fortunate late-game comebacks, as the stats back up. They just wouldn’t win.

In the 2016 season, every single Lions game has been decided by seven points or fewer. NFL announcers frequently call the Lions a “traumatic” team to watch, all of their games playing out as intense nail-biters determined by the final five minutes. But at the same time, the Lions have never had such a steady hand behind their team as Stafford. He fits the definition of most valuable player to a tee. Without him, the Lions wouldn’t have won, or been close, in any of their four wins.

Stafford's first eight outings in the 2016 season have yielded him a 67.7 completion percentage. He’s thrown 16 touchdowns and only four interceptions.

Although Stafford is renowned for his strong arm, able to throw long bombs down the field with relative ease, he has stuck mostly to simple, practical passes this season.

With Jim Bob Cooter as the offensive coordinator for the Lions, Stafford is leading a refreshingly creative brand of offense. He utilizes the entire field, throwing to multiple receivers, as well as to running back Theo Riddick, who is great when lining up as a receiver and catching balls off short curl routes.

Stafford has had issues connecting with Golden Tate, the presumed no. 1 guy after Johnson’s retirement, but the two have gained more momentum in the last

three weeks. Marvin Jones Jr. has been a consistent target for Stafford, as well as their new free agent receiver, thirty-six year old Anquan Boldin. In week eight against the Houston Texans, the Lions tight end, Eric Ebron, returned from a knee/ankle injury. Tight ends are often reliable targets for QB’s because of their size and height.

Despite these things Stafford has still been able to win three straight games.

He has proven that his success isn’t dependent on any one player. Not Ebron, Calvin Johnson, or Golden Tate. He’s an adaptable, underrated decision maker in his 8th season in the league.

Stafford has the most passing yards ever through 100 games. He’s got a rocket for an arm, and his passing style has been adjusted and improved coinciding with the rotating door of new Detroit Coaches. But he’s not all blunt, brawn, and power.

Stafford has adjusted his game into a hybrid of high-level Quarterbacks: the feet-sliding, perpetually calm evasiveness of Tom Brady, the long arm of Roethlisberger, and the newfound, precise pocket passing of Peyton. He’s not yet proven himself to be as good as any of these all-time QBs, but he’s integrated pieces of their skills into his own style. And it makes for a wellrounded, MVP-worthy Quarterback at 28 years old.

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OPINION

Don't give up

egardless of your political affiliation, it’s no secret that this year’s election has been a bit of a mess. For a majority of the staff here, this is our first time voting in the presidential election, yet many of us are already looking forward to 2020.

Though regardless of how we feel about the presidential candidates, there is no excuse to ignore our civic duty by refusing to vote. As depressing as it is to think about who could possibly be our next commander in chief, there are congressional and local elections that may arguably be more important to the next four years.

There is a lot of blame to go around for how we ended up with Clinton and Trump as our choices. The Republican Party started out with so many different candidates to choose from, unfortunately they were all vanilla except for Trump.

So as the establishment GOP is split between the normal candidates, Trump continued to gain steam from anarchists and people who were tired of the governmental “norm.”

The Democrats had Clinton penciled in from the get go, so when scandals

involving her health and her email server came up, the only person they could find to oppose her was democratic-socialist, Bernie Sanders, who revolutionized anyone 22 or younger, but failed to reach a mass audience.

So now we sit here with two very uninspiring candidates leading our two major parties, but what about the third party candidates? This would’ve been a fantastic year for the Libertarians or the Green party to establish themselves as legitimate contenders, if they could produce the right candidates. Unfortunately both parties were stuck with doofs who appear uneducated on the issues and appear just as unqualified as the above candidates.

Maybe it’s time we recognized that the system we have isn’t working. We’re with a system of career politicians who aren’t representing the interests of their districts or the american people, but of themselves and their selfish agendas.

As you prepare to go out and vote today, we at the Collegiate urge you to vote your conscious and be steadfast in what you believe in. Whether you

Why voting is important Adam Przeslak

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fully believe in Trump or Clinton, or you’re going to write in “Jean Goodnow” because you can’t pick somebody, be confident.

No matter how down this political cycle makes us feel, we can’t just give up on it. We the people have the power to change our world and our government in particular. If you don’t like the way something is done, get involved and change it from the inside. If you hate the way something is being run, then go run it yourself. As frustrating as this election has been, lack of participation is a big reason we’re in this mess.

Marijuana legalization: how it could save our nation James Westergard

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o you suffer from epilepsy, anxiety, chronic pain, cancer, etc.? Have you tried endless amounts of pharmaceuticals to only to be left with negative, sometimes life threatening side effects? According to Harvard University, 2.74 million Americans experience serious adverse drug reactions each year, of which 128,000 die. To me, that screams that we as a nation, need a serious transformation in the pharmaceutical industry.

Whether that be using it for medicinal purposes, to create a thriving job market with the farming of hemp and marijuana, in the production of clothing, paper, biofuel, etc., and even for recreational use, the crop has endless benefits. It is not a harm to society. And it’s time to start taking notice to the miracle attributes it secretes.

Marijuana, you could say, saved my life. From the first day I started consuming it, a great deal of the problems I was experiencing dissipated. At the age of 16, I was diagnosed with generalized

anxiety, insomnia and social anxiety. I would see doctor after doctor, who gave me pills upon pills, of which many were “trial and error.” I felt like a “guinea pig.”

At 17, my doctor privately suggested that I try marijuana, to which I complied.

Today, I’m 23 years old, and a daily smoker. Without it, I would be living a life of constant stress and anxiety, while not sleeping for days. Marijuana is not only a safe substitute to many pharmaceuticals. It is also a safer substitute to many other legal substances already prevalent in society, alcohol being my main concern.

The Centers for Disease Control states nearly 88,000 Americans die annually from alcohol-related causes, making it the fourth leading preventable cause of death in the U.S. The Centers for Disease Control also states that there have been zero cases of marijuana related deaths in the United States. I’m not saying alcohol should be banned or illegal, seeing as the Government already tried that.

However, I am theorizing that legal, recreational marijuana would play a major role to millions of people who are heavy drinkers, who then may try marijuana in its many different, safe forms, ultimately lowering alcohol related deaths.

Some might argue that marijuana is a gateway drug, and that it influences kids to smoke, or that it isn’t safe. As far as a gateway drug, I, myself, have been a daily smoker for quite some time now, and not once have I ever had an urge to try any other drug. I’m a living testimonial to this.

Future generations should grow up in a world full of legal pot-heads, versus a world full of alcoholics. Up to 86 percent of homicide offenses are linked to offenders who are under the influence, per the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. Now, compare that to marijuana’s 0 percent, and the statistics should speak for themselves.

If marijuana could save your child’s life, would you take a stand for legalization then?

of 193 votes to gain the democratic n the heat of an election season that nomination. has been, to say at the least, very Had 193 people decided to not show unique, there is a section of the up to the polls that day the election easily voting age population left stumped. It all could have swung the opposite way. So raises the question: Does voting really not only does the average voter’s opinion matter? matter federally, but it has even more This election has brought into the weight in the local elections. spotlight the two must unfavorable There is also a moral sense to why candidates from the major two parties in voting is important, and that is because history, republican, Donald Trump and we were born in a time where we have democrat, Hillary Clinton. This leaves the right to vote. In the past, only a select many displeased voters the options to chosen few were privileged enough to either choose the lesser evil and vote for have a right to casting a ballot. Earlier the least bad of the two, vote for a third party candidate such as Libertarian Gary on many states made laws establishing that only white men that owned a sizable Johnson or Jill Stein from the Green property, such as a farm or large house, party, or don’t vote at all. could vote. This alienated lower class This is a free country. You, the voter, working have white all the males, all choice in "Not even 100 years ago people were females, whether fighting and protesting for a right and all you’d like nonwhites. to make that some Americans today would Later, your voice rather ignore than utilize.” after some heard in changes politics at the or not. state level, However, it became mainly just white men that the major argument of those who choose were allowed to vote which, again, not to vote, is that their vote is pointless alienated women and minorities. African and it makes no difference in the matter.

Americans technically gained the right That is far from the truth though. to express their vote in 1870 by the 15th Let’s take a step in the past, back to 1960 during the election between John F. amendment although some states at the time passed laws requiring collection of Kennedy and Richard Nixon. The 1960 taxes or literacy tests at polling booths election was decided by .1 percent of the making it extremely difficult to vote for popular vote in favor of a young, John African Americans.

F. Kennedy. Every single vote counted Women only nationally gained this and had just roughly 100,000 people right in 1920, nearly 100 years ago now. decided not to vote for Kennedy in 1960 Then, after much protesting and unrest we would have seen about an eight year during the civil rights movement, federal earlier Nixon presidency. This was the legislature was passed in 1965 to help closest presidential election in American eradicate clauses preventing African history.

Americans from accessing voting booths.

Don’t even get me started on local Not even 100 years ago people were elections. Voter turnout in local elections, fighting and protesting for a right that especially those that don’t coincide with federal elections, are so dismal that it isn’t some Americans today would rather 100,000 non voters that could change the ignore than utilize as a chance to change what they view wrong with this country. outcome, it’s more like 100 nonvoters.

Have we forgotten how far we’ve For example, just earlier this year, during come to earn this right as a people that the presidential and local primaries are united for the common good of the on Aug. 2, the fourth district of Bay country we call home? I’m not telling you County had two democratic choices to who to vote for, but what I am saying is vote for in the primary for their district that you need to make your voice heard commissioner. Kim Coonan came out or else there may come a day again where ahead of Thomas Matuszewski by a total you won’t be able to.

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PERSPECTIVES Black Friday

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haven’t gone Black Friday shopping more than twice in my life; I’m more of a Cyber Monday type of person. Don’t get me wrong, my two years of experience were great, I felt like I was stealing when I was at the checkout of each store.

Many people are begging the question, is it really necessary to start Black Friday when it's technically not even Friday yet?

Black Friday has become one of the biggest shopping day of the year. People seem to get high off the thought of deals. Stores tend to open much earlier each year.

JCPenney’s opens at 6 p.m. and some stores are open all of Thanksgiving to get people in the spirit of the shopping holiday.

Honestly, I haven’t done much Black Friday shopping, but I don’t mind that stores are opening earlier. When I went shopping in the past, I either went with my sister or my friends. Loved ones come home for the holidays to spend family time together.

That’s how I see Black Friday—as family time.

To me, Black Friday is about staying up late and not knowing what to expect.

Everyone is excited to buy new things and bond with their friends and family while shopping. I think Black Friday is apart of Thanksgiving. Families are able to eat dinner and catch up with one another and once dinner is over they’re able to go out and shop until they can’t stand.

I don’t think Black Friday starting too early is an issue. The only problem I have with Black Friday is when people take it too far. You know, the people that treat shopping like a sport. They’re going to tackle anyone who gets in the way of their prize. Luckily, that’s only a select group of people out of the millions who go out that night.

I think Black Friday should be celebrated earlier because it’s more time to spend with your loved ones. If you plan on going out, stay safe, find great deal, and be aware of the aggressive shoppers.

Showing our true colors Do you plan on going Black Friday shopping?

Sereah Skutt, 15 “No, because there’s leftovers from Thanksgiving.”

Brad Belson, 21 “I haven’t thought about it but probably. I’d probably get shoes.”

Chris Terrian, 17

“No. There’s too many crowds.”

Marrissa Trombley, 20 “Yeah because stores have cheaper electronics.”

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hile reflecting on my Black Friday trips through the years, I am filled with excitement and nostalgia. My family and I would leave right after Thanksgiving dinner and drive to Birch Run to wait in lines for hours. I started joining the family on these trips when I turned 13, and it’s become a tradition ever since. But now that I’m older and I see the danger in this tradition, I wonder why we celebrate Black Friday anyways.

It’s odd to me that people leave their families after spewing their thanks and appreciation for one another to go fist fight some old woman in Target over the last Xbox One. How do we manage going from one end of the spectrum to the other so easily? And for what reason? To throw ourselves into the fire for a few cheap deals on pants and toys?

Don’t get me wrong, I’ve been in that fire telling chicks to back off of my American Eagle pants, and yeah, I had fun, but part of me is disgusted by Black Friday. People are harassed, injured and even killed yearly due to trampling, being beaten and being shot. In fact, according to BlackFridayDeathCount.com, seven people have been killed and 98 people injured since 2006. And I get that some people ruin it for everybody, but come on. People are dying! It’s a little ridiculous, don’t you think?

According to BlackFriday.com, the term “Black Friday” was originally pinned to the financial crisis and crash of the U.S. gold market in 1869. This was when two ruthless Wall Street financiers worked together to buy as much of the nation’s gold, hoping to make the price sky rocket and make a tidy profit. This whole plan unraveled on Friday, Sept. 24, sending the stock market into a decline and bankrupting every participant. Coining the term, Black Friday.

So even the source of this holiday is dark and in remembrance of two men who planned to steal the world’s gold. I mean Black Friday can be a great time, and I’ve had good experiences with it, but the holiday itself is a joke. It’s focused on greed, hostility, and truly shows what you’re willing to do for $1 flip-flops.

So whether you agree with me or not, or end up shopping or not, I truly hope you take the necessary precautions to be safe this Black Friday season. Godspeed.

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New coffee shop in Midland brews up a commotion MaCayla Jablonski

Jim Adame, owner of The Loch in Midland, makes a customer the shop’s specialty drink, a maple and brown sugar latte on Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2016. Adame takes pride in working in his new shop, and enjoys making this drink the most. Photo Credit | MaCayla Jablonski

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ollege students struggle with everything under the sun—they shouldn't have to struggle to find a good cup of coffee. Jim Adame, Delta student and 19-year-old business owner, solved this issue and opened a new coffee shop called The Loch in Midland on Oct. 13. The Loch serves specialty coffees, snacks, and hosts open mic nights every week to satisfy all college students’ needs.

The Loch is located at 309 Dartmouth Dr., Midland, and is decorated to a modern T. Dressed with a metallic wall and dark brown mahogany counters, it creates a relaxing and serene vibe for customers.

Adame opened The Loch because he felt Midland needed a contemporary, local place to get coffee.

“I really wanted to focus on incorporating more modernized coffee and trying to bring new things into this area. Everything I’m

bringing in isn’t necessarily new in terms of like, coffee… but it’s newer for Midland. I think we’re behind a little bit,” says Adame.

The Loch features one size only drinks, at 12 ounces a cup. Prices vary anywhere from $2 to $5, depending on the drink ordered.

“I think that my prices are fair because most other places that you’ll go you’ll spend around $6 for coffee. I think it also helps that I just have one size; it makes it easier.

And I was expecting to get a lot more backlash than I actually am, because people are used to multiple sizes… But because the prices are so low, they don’t mind buying another cup if they want more,” says Adame.

Adame plans to start a student discount next semester when the shop is a little more developed in hopes to bring in more young business.

“I really want to have people bring in their student id and they’ll receive, maybe,

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10 percent off, or even start like a special student loyalty card,” says Adame.

Josh Eynon, architecture major at Delta College and frequent customer, enjoys The Loch because of the atmosphere.

“It’s a calming and relaxing place where students can sit and do their homework and not really feel stressed,” says Eynon.

Eynon says he attended the grand opening of The Loch because he know has known Adame for a long time.

“I started coming here to support a friend, but the coffee here is actually really great,” says Eynon. “I usually go for the teas though.

My favorite is probably a dirty chai.”

Kellen MacGregor, 18- year-old Delta student and employee, enjoys his barista position at The Loch because of the friendly customers and staff working there.

“I am very fortunate to work at a local business such as Loch…The atmosphere is

completely different compared to corporate coffee houses. The customers are patient, polite and forthcoming, which can lead to interesting conversations,” says MacGregor.

MacGregor says that as far as special events for college students go, the shop doesn’t have anything specific planned at the moment.

“We get a lot of students who come in to do homework. In fact, I’d say around 50 percent of our clientele is college students…

We do have open mic nights, which is attended mostly by young adults,” says MacGregor.

The Loch is open Monday through Saturday from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. If you have any questions, you can find their Facebook page at The Loch Coffee Company.

Ode to the empty wallet Aubrie Smith

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s much as I wish I loved the holidays, I don’t. I’m the ultimate Scrooge. It’s not that I don’t like the winter, or that I’m a Christmas hater. I enjoy Thanksgiving turkey as much as the next guy. The reality is that I’m broke.

I like spoiling my family with gifts, and stressing over the perfect present for my significant other. But being a college student adds stress to that. How the crap am I supposed to pay for all of this? You feel me?

Well, being the money responsible person that I am-- I budget and choose alternatives.

TAKE A LOOK AT YOUR FINANCES If your credit card balance is higher than your checking account, you might want to work on that a bit before crunch time. Remember that the holidays are not all about gifts. If time is all that you can give this year, than that’s fine. Don’t give more than you have. You have to know your limits. No one should go broke over holidays. Not even you.

GIFT EXCHANGE, ANYONE? Having a big family or a ton of friends around the holidays can be stressful.

How do I buy something for everyone, and still make rent this month? Suggest a gift exchange! Secret Santa or White Elephant gift exchanges are life savers.

Now you’re buying two or three gifts instead of seven, and everyone’s happy.

Everyone runs tight on funds around the holidays, so you won't look cheap, you’ll look smart!

“THE BEST WAY TO SPREAD CHRISTMAS CHEER IS SINGING LOUD FOR ALL TO HEAR” Sometimes presents are overrated.

Hate me all you wish, but I have a point.

Instead of buying presents for all of your friends, do a holiday-related activity.

Take a friend-trip to go ice skating, have a holiday movie night, spend a night in Frankenmuth and take a carriage ride, bake a ton of christmas cookies, decorate DIY ornaments, take pictures, laugh and create memories, not personal deficits.

BUDGETING For those people who need to buy gifts, and there’s no way around that, budgeting is certainly an option. Though you probably should have started sooner, you do still have time. There’s 6 weeks until Christmas, folks. Assess your financial situation, and figure out what you can afford to take out of your paycheck. If you get paid bi-weekly, you have 3 paychecks left. If you can afford to take out $50, you’ll have $150 for gifts.

Pick up some extra shifts, cut out coffee, and don’t stop at McDonalds. Take a few weeks and live off of Ramen. Know that when it’s all over, and you’ve pleased everyone in your family, you’ll once again be living comfortably.

The holiday season is not supposed to be about stress. It’s supposed to be about family, friends, and celebration. Don’t add more to your plate than you can eat.

Do what you can this season to eliminate financial struggles, and keep yourself sane this year.

Finding your sex number, saving your libido and your life Aubrie Smith

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itting in the Delta LLIC the other day, I was asked a question that set me back: “Doesn’t writing a relationship and sex column, for whomever to read, make you feel vulnerable?”

It’s an understandable question. In our first issue, I wrote about being single, and not wanting anything remotely emotional.

Now, only weeks later, I’m in this middle stage with someone which is more confusing than anything. I’ve written about my struggles with domestic violence, and my faults with forming emotional connections.

Sure, some issues have made me feel more vulnerable than others. However, I think that, in and of itself, is the reason for this column.

As college students, we’re living in one of the most vulnerable time of our lives. We’re broke, we’re hormonal, we’re just trying to create a life for ourselves. But, the one thing that we can all agree on, is that this is the time to figure ourselves out.

If you’ve found your person, and you’re in a healthy, loving relationship that’s going to last forever, I’m more than jealous. If you’re not, if you’re single or just confused like me, than welcome to the club—and there’s a lot of us here.

As I sit and type, on a Friday night, in my pajamas, watching “Grey’s Anatomy,” I do not feel vulnerable. I feel like a typical, semi-antisocial individual, and I’m fine with that. I even turned down an invitation to a party to do this—this makes me happy.

Writing this column is not about me sharing personal details about my life for fun. It’s not about giving advice to people in or out of a relationship, like I’m some kind of expert. It’s about making connections, and knowing that you’re not the only confused person at Delta.

This is a confusing time in our lives, and what’s more confusing than college?

Relationships.

So I encourage you to get out there more, read my column, get to know me, and get to know yourself.

Anil Jain, Michigan State University professor, is spreading awareness to increase accuracy for companies who use fingerprint scanners with the building of 3D hand replicas. According to MSUtoday.edu, with current technology, fingerprint scanners are easy to replicate, thus causing more cases of robbery and identity theft. Jain’s plan to do this involves the building of the replicas, essentially to be used as a tester for different hand and fingerprint scanning machines.

With the use of Biometrics, his team is working on calibrating and testing the different machinery, with the hopes to change accuracy, decrease theft and increase security. Once finished, the leader of the Security Technologies group at NIST, who is also a co-leader of the study, feels that groups such as the FBI, CIA and even the Military will be interested in this project.

MTU students walk 100 miles for charity Oct. 9 was a long, chilly night for a group of students at Michigan Technological University. According to UpperMichiganSource.com, the men of Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity walked from Marquette to their campus back in Houghton via US highway 41. Though this seems impossible, the men did this for a good cause by raising money for their local animal shelter. So while taking shifts, and pushing their tub back to campus, the men sported red t-shirts and trekked along the highway.

This is the first year the Tau Kappa Epsilon had joined other TKE fraternities, from Northern Michigan University and Lake Superior State University, for their annual Tub Push Fundraiser. What the students do for this, aside walk 100 miles, is pick a local charity and use this event to raise money for their chosen cause.

Copper Country Humane Society was the selected association for the event. So far, the men have raised around $1000 on their GoFundMe account and have received donations from the Tub Push Fundraiser.

Campus becomes cat rescue University of Nebraska-Lincoln is one of many campuses throughout the US to have a feral cat problem. According to iHeartCats. com, the University decided to make a change for this. Since 2008, the faculty and staff of the university has a volunteer group, called Husker Cat, where the stray cats are humanely trapped, spayed/neutered and given proper veterinary care. So far this project has reduced the population to less than 70 cats.

What is done with the felines, exactly?

Instead of dropping them off to a local shelter, the university has created housing and feeding stations to raise the cats on the campus. This opportunity not only teaches the students to do good, but the Husker Cat foundation adopts and fosters out the cats to permanent homes.

The original goal of the program was to find vet care, provide food and shelter, adopt out, and reduce the population of the feral cats to a non-reproductive state within five years. This plan did way more than exceed its original expectations. So cat lovers rejoice! You can still see some of these kitties on the Nebraska campus today.

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