Opinion
Editorial: Students get raw end of the deal
Two-dozen community colleges are in danger of closing down because those campuses were not accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.
The...
Marvel Studio fufills promise with awesome film
The summer movie season started not with a bang, but with a fully loaded gamma fueled atomic event.
This is especially true of The Avengers, which hit theaters a week ago.
The 10 Percent: Culture celebrates under the rainbow flag
Every summer Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered and Queer (LGBTQ+) people celebrate their differences with pride festivals, parades and fairs.
Many people have asked the question:...
‘May Day Protests’ bring light to the nations inequality for the lower class
A number of protests have taken place around the country this month.
Marches simultaneously took place in California, New York as well as Asian and...
Stockton: It’s not as terrible as everyone says
As a born and raised Stocktonian, I recognize a past, and still see a bright future for our city.
Even though list-happy magazines such as...
When in-state transfer turns difficult, look private
Going to a two-year college right after high school seemed like the right choice at the time. I had it all planned out.
I would...
Determination, drive needed to transfer
After six semesters here at Delta College, I will finally be transferring to California State University Northridge (CSUN) in the fall. Words cannot express...
Planking has offensive past
Planking.
This unique activity requires one to lay stiff as a board on a random object, hands to the side and feet pointed.
It’s become a...
Editorial: The time to vote is now
Delta College is in the middle of election season.
No, the GOP presidential candidates are not visiting the college.
Rather, the Associated Student Body Government (ASBG)...
Misconception leads to death
On February 26, 17-year-old Trayvon Martin was walking to a family member’s house in Sanford, Florida.
It was then when Martin was approached by George...
Editorial: Bad decisions mean both sides lose
On February 26, neighborhood watchman George Zimmerman shot Trayvon Martin in Florida.
Zimmerman said Martin was acting suspicious. The man alerted police about the teen.
This...
Swimming hoping for strong showing at conference
The Delta swimming team is gearing up for the Big 8 Conference championship meet at American River College in Sacramento beginning Thursday, April 19.
The...
Editorial: Communication survey step in right direction
One of the most common issues here at San Joaquin Delta College is the lack of communication on campus.
The Collegian has noted this several...
ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION: Writers look at both sides of issue impacting America
James Striplin is FOR
According to horror author H.P. Lovecraft, fear is the “oldest and strongest emotion of mankind.”
We fear most what we don’t know...
Giving private corporation access to personal records wrong choice
When students register for classes they must first login to the deltacollege.edu registration system.
After that the student can look at the schedule of classes...
Editorial: How will administration change impact students?
Yet again, Delta College finds itself lacking a permanent president/superintendent.
Debates about reorganization and accreditation and budget issues have dominated campus discussions in recent weeks.
Former...
People can forgive, but should they forget when it comes to abuse?
Chris Brown’s Grammy win, performance raises the question of whether apology is enough
What disgusted me more than the “Who is Paul McCartney?” trend on...
Editorial: Substitute policy vague, open for interpretation
Substitute instructors.
Many of us have had them or known someone who has.
Many times we enjoy substitutes because they are a break from the typical...
Copyrighting or censoring?
Lately the news media has been publishing stories about SOPA, PIPA and ACTA.
But just what exactly do those letters stand for?
The acronym SOPA stands...
Editorial: New drop-in recommendation unfair
Students are accustomed to impacted classes at San Joaquin Delta College.
However, something we are not used to is the recommendation that professors not encourage...