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Delta diver competes at state level
After a long season of twisting, leaping, and turning off the diving boards, first-year diver Shaynna Hockett, along with one other teammate, qualified for...
Guild provides creative outlet for aspiring writers
According to renowned novelist Edward Bulwer-Lytton, the pen is mightier than the sword.
Without literally testing this theory, the Writers’ Guild is looking for members wishing to sharpen their skills in reading, creative penning and photography as part of their scholarly army.
Down & Derby: Port City Roller Girls find sisterhood and fun in revitalized sport
Members of Stockton’s Port City Roller Girls have just kicked off their fifth season and are looking to continue their tradition of aggressive but friendly play and avid community involvement.
Initially popular in the 1970s, roller derby has made a comeback in recent years, with teams appearing in different cities.
RTV, Pride bond over bowling
The thunderous crash of bowling balls and pins meeting across a hardwood lane echoed throughout Pacific Bowl as members of Delta Pride and the Radio and Television Club gathered last Thursday, April 21, to play out a friendly challenge.
‘Golden God’ rocks the Greek
“I am a Golden God!” Robert Plant is said to have yelled out the statement from a balcony back in his glory days as the front man for Led Zeppelin.
Decades later, the exclamation still rang true when Plant took the stage on April 22 at University of California, Berkeley’s Greek Theatre.
Editorial: Softball easily steals No. 1 ranking
Who say’s girl can’t play ball?
Horton Gallery recognizes student artists
The opening reception for the 12th annual Student Exhibition and Art Awards Competition was held April 21, at the L.H. Horton Jr. Gallery.
Of the 63 artists of the 94 pieces of art on display in the gallery, 15 received recognition and cash awards for their artwork during an awards ceremony as part of the reception.
Powered Up: Writer tests body and mind on energy drinks
Finals are coming to a campus near you! Students frantically run about, flailing their arms in panic and studying late at night until their eyes slam shut. Powered by the stimulant caffeine, students can only hope to stay awake during this testing time. But which one is best? James Striplin, loyal Java Jitters customer, will go through the challenge of drinking these various poisons so that you don’t have to. Don’t try this at home.
ASBG election applications due May 4, elections to take place May 9
Elections for Associated Student Body Government will be held starting May 9, and running until May 12.
Campaigning started April 25 and runs until May 6.
Organizations spread eco-friendly ideas during Earth Day
In this country, it’s no surprise California is the most polluted. What is surprising is that San Joaquin Valley nearly tops the list of most polluted places in the United States according to the Los Angelos Times. From Bakersfield, to Fresno and Modesto, cities not very far from Stockton have some of the lowest air quality.
The Doctor is in: An impossibly brilliant start to season six
Whovians everywhere donned the bow ties and fezzes on April 23 to celebrate the return of British sci-fi phenomenon Doctor Who. The sixth series took off at full speed with “The Impossible Astronaut” most of which takes place in America. Fitting to the setting, the episode premiered in the UK and the US on the same day instead of the usual two weeks apart, and became BBC America’s highest-rated show ever.
Middle College student ‘tased’ by campus security
A stun gun was used on a 15-year-old Middle College High School autistic student by campus police on April 20, after officers were called to his class following an outburst, according to campus officials.
Correction
In Issue 12 of The Collegian, published April 15, the name of our contributing artist for the story “Genre Fights Live Burial” was mispelled.
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Shima Parking adds speed bumps
The first thing drivers on campus have to do is find parking. The removal of the berm between Shima One and Shima Two parking lots last semester was to alleviate some of these issues.
With the parking lot opened, a runway that splits the middle of the lot has created new problems.
Students, faculty respond to budget proposal survey
In the midst of financial turmoil at Delta College, the administration has reached out to faculty and students alike to gather a general consensus of what should be fixed first on campus.
Delta College sent out a campus-wide email in March that linked to an online survey. This survey asked participants to rank proposed budget ideas on which would be the easiest to implement with the most impact.
Goleman Library enters online social media
The reach of Facebook is far and wide, even extending its grasp to Delta’s very own library.
Goleman Library joined the social networking site, April 22, last year and collected over 280 likes. If a student chooses to like Goleman, they can receive answers to library questions and frequent updates on library events.
Genre fights live burial
While on the Stockton Campus of Delta College, one hears rap, hip hop, R&B, heavy metal, rock, and pop music. But what one rarely hears, unless they have their headphones on, is country music.
There may not be many overt fans of country music wandering the campus, but the genre is not dead.
Delta Forensics showcase award-winning team
As a group of six rushed down the eastern stairwell of Holt, student Bronche Taylor brings up the rear dressed in formal gear.
Taylor is one of the seven students that participated in Tuesday’s Spring Speech Showcase, a public demonstration of various speech and debate performances by Delta’s award-winning forensics team.
Two programs, training for one career
Two rules: give it your all and be honest.
Student Ralph Dominguez has big goals to achieve just like any other college student. His long-term goal? To become a police officer. In short-term, Dominguez’s goal is to attend and graduate from Delta’s Police academy.
Editorial: Crisis leaves Delta at crossroads
To say the future of Delta College is at a crossroads is, well, an understatement.
Questions remain unanswered both locally and state-wide regarding the budget issues which in turn determine what we do and don’t have in the semesters to come.
