Disney’s fantastical ‘Encanto’ falls short
On Thanksgiving Day in 2021, Disney premiered the movie “Encanto,” which represents Colombia, a South Latin American country. When I think of “Encanto,” I...
Are book films better than the book?
As holidays are approaching, it’s the time for movies and marathons on television. People are also getting ready to start Christmas shopping. Those two...
Planetarium, Cunningham gone but ghosts remain
If you’ve ever driven around campus you may have noticed some signs that don’t add up.
There's a sign outside the Shima parking lot on...
NFT’s are polluting our planet
NFTs, an emerging form of technology built on cryptocurrency, are online tokens that can be used for selling or trading. These non-fungible tokens, better...
ASTROWORLD: Who is to blame?
On Nov. 5th, Travis Scott’s annual Astroworld festival took place in his hometown of Houston at NRG Park. What was supposed to be a...
Cal Grant Reform Act vetoed, but was it right?
Governor Newsom recently vetoed AB-1456, the Cal Grant Reform Act, but was it really the right thing to do?
The Cal Grant Reform act was...
Choose costumes wisely this Halloween
Halloween is a time to dress up in costumes and celebrate with loved ones and friends. A pinnacle day where everyone across the nation...
Covid as an opponent
We are in a very strange time right now.
Yes, students are back on campus, but there’s been plenty of changes to come about in...
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...
Counseling scarcity leads to frustration
During my six years at Delta College, I have found that one of the greatest barriers I have encountered is getting in touch with...
Students react to Delta College’s vaccine mandate
Delta College has officially mandated that all students planning to partake in in-person classes for the Spring 2022 semester be fully vaccinated by Oct....
Return to campus, too soon or not soon enough?
Students have begun to return to campus in a reduced capacity, and more students are expected to return next semester following a new vaccine...
Trippin’ our way to better mental health
Psychedelic.
A word that can give a variety of impressions — some good and some bad. But one thing is for sure, our understanding of...
Cryptocurrencies: Worth investing in?
Cryptocurrency is a digital form of money that allows you to pay for stuff electronically. Crypto currencies such as Bitcoin, Litecoin, and Dogecoin have...
Efforts to restrict voting intensify
After a very tense and historic election season, we are now seeing changes to voting laws proposed — and passed — in different states....
Hope Comes For More Equitable Policing
As we move through the month of February which is Black History Month, I couldn’t help but look to the past, specifically George Floyd’s...
First round of 2021 NFL draft reveals surprising winners, losers
The 2021 NFL Draft has finally concluded this weekend on May 1, after the long anticipated wait from football fans since the Super Bowl.
The...
Killer Infatuation
With Netflix’s release of the Son of Sam documentary this week, it’s important to remind people that serial killers are not intriguing, intelligent nor...
Don’t be fooled, it’s not quite hot girl summer
On March 25, Governor Gavin Newsom announced the expansion of eligibility guidelines for the COVID-19 vaccine. As of April 1, all Californians over the...
The influence rappers have on the younger generation
Music has been around for 35,000 years according to the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. Music was created to help people coordinate their...