Opinion
Land of the free, home of the same
In 2018, I watched my homeland Nicaragua unravel into a human rights disaster. Protesters against government corruption were met with brutal crackdowns.
Students, journalists, priests...
Breaking news is the heartbeat of journalism
Disclaimer: This article and its accompanying editorial cartoon earned First Place at the Journalism Association of Community Colleges (JACC) 2025 On-the-spot competition. We are...
Government as a meme: White House Instagram account turns inflammatory
At a time when new immigration policies impact millions of lives, The White House chose to reduce the issue to a meme.
The White House’s...
Asylum seeker ponders uncertain future
As the camera panned over the jubilant crowd at President Donald Trump’s 2025 inauguration, I couldn’t help but feel the weight of America’s decision...
Potholes make parking a hazardous exercise
Parking at Delta has become more than just a matter of securing a permit, it’s about dodging deep potholes and driving on uneven roads...
Black recording artists have long history of missing out on accolades for music
Throughout American history, white artists have unfairly taken credit for art and culture created by Black artists.
In the 1920s, race records — music marketed...
Yay or neigh?: Is it time to send Fierce Mustang back to the stable...
On Oct. 30, 2023, San Joaquin Delta College posted to their Instagram account, asking students for suggestions on how to improve our beloved mascot,...
Which bucket packs the best boo?
Burger King is stepping into the ring to challenge the reigning champ of Halloween-themed fast food kitsch, McDonald’s, introducing a “Trick or Heat” boo...
Deconstructing the angry black woman
When you look at me what do you see? A strong Black woman? A woman with a nice smile? Do I seem approachable? Appear...
Should you rate your professor?
Have you ever looked up a teacher before you took a class? Did you possibly use the popular website called RateMyProfessors.com? Why are we allowed to...
Fierce koi of Delta more than mere fish
When walking on campus for the first time going from class to class, the koi pond is hard to miss with colorful koi swimming...
Delta College seeks next president
EDITORIAL
For the second time in three years, Delta College is searching for a new leader. With the October leave and June resignation of Dr....
Top 100 film list needs review for new generation of movie goers
In 1998 the American Film Institute released its “100 Greatest American Movies Of All Time,” where more than 1,500 professionals in the field choose...
Newsflash Trump: You’re fired
Former President Donald Trump made quite the spectacle of himself in his last months in office.
Not that it comes as a surprise. Trump made...
Black Lives Matter Vs. Trump Riot
The First Amendment protects freedom of speech, religion and the press. It also protects the right to peacefully protest and to petition the government.
It’s...
FAFSA eligibility should reflect student reality
Yes, I’m a 20-year-old college student. No, mommy and daddy don’t pay my tuition.
According to a 2018 study by Fidelity, 29 percent of parents...
Atrocities in China should not be ignored
There is a genocide occuring in the Xinjiang region of China that is not receiving as much media attention as it should be.
For years,...
Tik Tok vs. Trump as president threatens shutdown
2020 has been a tough year for everyone, but an even tougher year for President Donald J. Trump.
“As far as TikTok is concerned, We...
