What constitutes a terrorist?
It’s easier to blame mental insanity or illness for a majority of mass shootings when committed by white males in the U.S.
On Oct. 1...
Fashion trends recycle through ages
Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. Fashion is in the sky, in the street. Fashion has to do with ideas, the...
Coming out of the dark
Ever feel like dropping out of school and becoming a stripper?
You’re not alone.
It isn’t as absurd as you think.
While stripping as a profession is...
SMH: Learning to be yourself
I thought that by the time we leave high school we not only leave behind the place but the ignorant followers as well.
We get four...
Not judging scenes from outside views
An old German adage says that “fear makes the wolf bigger than he is.” Applying that to today’s happenings shows how true that is....
Trump: Stop Tweeting
Social media has been the best gift to give to this era, but it can also be counted as a huge negative to society.
Sometimes...
Delta College changes standard grading policy
As of Summer 2017, Delta College instructors have been allowed to issue +/- grading.
This lets teachers showcase if a student is on the higher...
Acrylamide causing cancer labels on coffee
Cancer warning labels on tobacco products? OK, sure.
But cancer warning labels on coffee?
That’s apparently the goal for one non-profit group as it pushes for...
SMH: What’s wrong with drivers?
Like many of my fellow Delta college students, I commute to school and it’s a hassle when half the population here in Stockton don’t know...
Examining the vicious cycle of ethnic violence in Myanmar
With the crisis in Myanmar growing larger by the day, one has to start to pay attention.
Let me provide details.
The current crisis involves...
Mother nature, global warming and you
Do you think climate change directly affects you? While a myth in some people’s eyes, recent natural disasters have struck many parts of the...
Apple Pay option would benefit students on campus
Think of this as a scenario, you wake up one day and realize you over slept and you’re going to be late for class.
The...
Pancakes not proper Koi food
Daily I ask myself the same concerning question of “what is wrong with people?”
Although I know I will never be able to solve such...
TSA checkpoints: A violation of our rights?
Can you imagine a time airports didn’t consist of full body scans, pat-downs and long lines in security checkpoints?
Since the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks,...
Punching Nazis not a Solution
Despite popular belief, it’s probably better for everyone if people don’t actually punch Nazis in America simply for being Nazis.
Let me step back: ...
Getting ahead with priority registration
When students register at Delta College, they receive a date to sign up for classes.
Some people may get earlier dates than others.
The process...
Future of journalism unsure
Last semester I wrote an opinion piece for The Collegian expressing my concern regarding a Donald Trump presidency.
No, I wasn’t concerned about mass...
Lack of men’s restroom causes concern
It’s not fair.
The Shima building has four floors. Each floor has a women’s restroom, but men’s restrooms are only located on the first and...
Cultural sensitivity should be exercised concerning day
Cinco de Mayo, May 5, is a day giving a majority of Americans a day to celebrate and reinforce the stereotype that all Mexicans...
Staying motivated harder then it looks
Is the lack of motivation simply the problem?
When I first started college, I recall feeling as if I was ready to conquer the...