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News in Brief Activist speaks out on education

By Charnae Davenport
Copy Editor
Since 1965, California has
built one state funded university
and 17 prisons.
Activist, labor leader, co-
founder of the United Farm
Workers, and Stockton College
PHOTO BY: DARYL BUNAO graduate Dolores Huerta
VOTING: Damian Warfield fills out his ballet during spoke on California’s school
Wednesday’s election. system, farmers and this year’s
their lives. They’re putting crime
before education and people
are voting [for California] to
spend money that way,” said
Castanon-Ramirez.
Delta College student Juan
Pimentel also related.
“She makes a lot of main
points about education and the
school system and how they
prefer to raise gas [prices] and
oil for war instead of schools,”

Students turnout for

election, Sept. 30, at Atherton
Auditorium.
Huerta tied her three main
ASBG elections points together by informing
the audience that California’s
By Jessica Blanke school system is failing its
Club Corner Editor students and it reflects the
A special election was held this week to fill senators currently in office.
missing positions in the Associated Student Body Huerta pointed out that
Government (ASBG) board. if more people voted, then
Elections are normally held in spring semesters the right candidates could be
but some officers that were previously elected have in office that are willing to
left their positions leaving gaps in the ASBG. improve the school system and
The Mountain House campus held its election the condition of farm workers.
on Oct. 4–5, and the main Delta College campus Franklin High School
had its elections on Oct. 6–7. Both campuses English teacher Sandra
had their elections lasted from 9 a.m. until 8 p.m. Castanon-Ramirez found
The election results will be available online common ground in Huerta’s
today at www.deltacollegian.com. speech.
To contact this reporter, E-mail at: “I agree we should be
Jessica.Blanke@gmail.com higher on the totem pole with
PHOTO BY: VICTOR RHODES education. They spend so
Former Delta student SPEAKING OUT: Activist Dolores Huerta spoke to
much money for prisons and
it foreshadows what our state
said Pimentel. “I know a
student who needs basic English
and those classes have been cut.
Now he is unable to get the
resources he needs for a higher
education.”
Huerta reflected on her days
in high school when everyone
graduated, no matter their
wealth, and went on to have
successful careers as lawyers and
doctors. She compared it to
the constant increase of today’s
dropout rate.
Huerta said she does not
blame the parents. She blames
the school system.
She also compared the school
and healthcare systems in the
United States to the foreign
countries of Cuba, Bolivia and
Norway.
Cuba is a poor country

slain in Iraq students at Delta Thursday, Sept. 10. expects students to do with See Huerta, Page 2

By Daryl Bunao Delta plans future construction projects in Stockton, Lodi

Editor-in-chief
Army Spc. John Carrillo Jr., 20, was killed
Friday, Sept. 22 while breaking up a fight between
two soldiers in Fallujah, Iraq.
Carrillo enlisted in spring 2008, according to a
campus-wide e-mail, and was assigned to the 3rd
Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry
Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division.
He is survived by his wife, Reylene, and two
children.
Carrillo earned his general-education degree
while studying at San Joaquin Delta College.
To contact this reporter, E-mail at:
DarylBunao@gmail.com
By Matthew Wilson
Online Editor
An update to Delta College’s Facilities Master Plan is
undergoing review to re-evaluate and prioritize projects.
College officials began holding meetings Wednesday,
with other meetings being held throughout the month to
discuss the plan.
Delta’s Facilities Master Plan documents the district’s
plans for the next 15 years regarding campus renovations
and development of new locations.
The focuses of the plan are the main campus in Stockton,
the south county campus in Mountain House, the Manteca
campus and a proposed north campus in Lodi.
According to the plan, the Stockton campus is nearly
done with major projects up to the 10-year mark, having
completed the Goleman Library renovation, DeRicco
Center construction and with the Math and Science
Center, replacing the aged Cunningham Building,
currently under construction with an anticipated opening
in fall semester of 2012.
Dr. Matthew Wetstein, dean of planning, research,
and institutional effectiveness, said the next focus for the
remaining Measure L bond money would be upgrades to
the Holt building and the attached auto shop area.
Other projects are an improvement of campus path
finding by more clearly labeling paths to buildings and
See Master Plan, Page 2

Double J: Mustangs stays in bay:

Morning DJ transitions Men’s football face No. 2 seed
to television in RTV. after victory over San Jose.
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Public forums discuss buget
By Sean Reilly
Staff Writer
Interim Delta College
President Dr. Susan Cota
hosted four forums at the end of
September she answered questions
and provided information about
the budget, reorganization of
some campus departments and
the president search.
At the afternoon Sept.
28 forum, a crowd of about
30, mostly faculty and staff,
attended.
After the forum, Cota said
the attendance was as expected
and the audience response was
postive.
Cota spoke for five minutes
before turning the presentation
over to Mike Hill, interim vice
president of financial services,
who explained several current
campus issues.
Hill stated that the state budget
was not resolved as of that day.
The budget stall means the
current budget package for
community colleges. Hill said
Delta approached this year’s
budget conservatively, assuming
no growth and a negative Cost
of Living Allowance.
Reductions have been made
in various places as well, he said.
Hill also stated cashflow for
the college is stable through
December. He also said there
were no payments expected
from the state through the end
of the year.
Hill stated that the
reorganization of several campus
departments in spring 2009
reduced about 70 positions.
This resulted in a budget
EDUCATION:
Activist
Dolores
Huerta speaks
on voting
and voicing
one’s opinions
during
election. She
said that
priority for
building
prisons would
not be possible
if people voted
in favor of
bettering
education.
PHOTO BY:
VICTOR RHODES
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Master Plan:
Delta to expand Lodi,
Mountain house
cont. from Page 1
classrooms, as well as adding more parking by
removing the hills between lots. A reorganization
of traffic patterns is also planned to make lots
more accessible.
The plan states that the Mountain House campus
will likely keep the current modular buildings for 20
years, while the construction will focus on building
and expanding a core facilities building.
The modulars will be modified as needed to
fit Mountain House’s planned marquee programs
over the next five years while parking is expanded
and landscaping work begin.
By the 10-year mark, the plan states that the
savings valued over $4 million south campus’ core facilities building will have
More savings came when 55 been constructed and expanded on, providing
employees accepted retirement faculty offices, a library, food services and student
offers, saving more than $6 support services.
million, he explained. The plans for a north campus at Lodi are far less
Hill also talked about clear, as there is currently no site chosen to build it on.
proposed reorganization of Several suggestions, both for selecting a
campus departments. permanent site and for developing a temporary site
The forums were about to use while a more permanent location is found.
“letting people know about FORUMS: The Lodi campus would be based around
and get information about the Interim several marquee programs – wine culture, culinary
reorganization process,” Cota President Susan arts, and health sciences.
said at the end. Cota, above, Not much is planned for the Manteca campus,
Those in the audience said speaks to Delta but plans for a new barn, new fencing and
they thought the presentation classroom renovation are proposed.
about the One project listed in earlier plans that was
offered a lot of information. ongoing search
“I thought that forum absent from the current draft is the proposed
for the next Calaveras County campus. According to
was informative overview of
Phase 2 reorganization,” said president of Wetstein, the enrollment projections for the area
Nicky George, classified senate Delta College. are currently too low to justify a campus being
president. Afterwards, constructed. Calaveras residents have proposed a
Roger Waller, a business interim vice- site, however, and Interim
instructor, agreed. president of President Cota and the board of trustees have
“I thought it was great to finance Mike approved an analysis of the site by an independent
share the info with campus. It Hill, left, construction firm. The analysis should be ready
should be regular thing. They addresses the for board review Oct. 19.
should have more forums,” said “I think it’s a good idea to look at the site
current budget again,” said Wetstein, “It’s the due diligence
Waller. status.
research we should be doing.”
To contact this reporter, E-mail at: PHOTOS BY:
To contact this reporter, E-mail at:
djsean2009@gmail.com DARYL BUNAO DarylBunao@gmail.com
Huerta: students moviated by speech
has a long history of knocking Co-Chair and STRIVE Club
cont. from Page 1 on doors to get people to vote. Advisor Pedro Ramirez directly
and still has free healthcare “Nothing is going to change relates to Huerta’s speech.
and secondary education for unless we do it,” said Huerta. “My father was a farmer and
everyone. Bolivia has national Huerta continues to be active he didn’t want me to end up in
healthcare and Norway has throughout the community. the fields like him. I wouldn’t be
a $400 billion dollar surplus She’s instrumental in creating standing here today if it weren’t
according to Huerta. programs to help students, such for Dolores Huerta and Cesar
Her point was that the as a volunteer training program Chavez. They always promoted
powerful states don’t own their on campus that will happen education and empowerment,”
own resources and cannot throughout the month. said Ramirez, after the event.
provide for citizens in ways She also promoted “Stay active in the community
some poor and less powerful Students Together Reaching and make changes because we
countries can. Into Volunteer Experience can all influence change. We
Also in Cuba, according to (STRIVE), a campus club can impact whole systems and
Huerta, farmers have a larger designed to help students in the she [Huerta] has proven it.”
salary than doctors. San Joaquin County area pass
Huerta is a firm believer the California High School Exit
that a difference can be made if Examination. To contact this reporter, E-mail at:
people just use their voices. She Cultural Awareness Program naedave@gmail.com
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Editor-in-Chief
Daryl  Bunao
News  Editor
Daryl  Bunao  
Feature  Editor
mikayla  meyling
Opinion  Editor
Victor  Rhodes
Entertainment  Editor
Kirstie  haruta
Club  corner  editor
Jessica  Blanke

Editorial: Forums for students needed Sports  Editor

Andrew  Huston

PHOTO BY: DARYL BUNAO

Copy  editors
Charnae  Davenport
Interim President Dr. Susan Cota hosted four forums complex issues, some not of general interest to students, Matthew  Wilson
on campus in late September. but we believe more can be done to garner interest from Online  Editor
The goal was to inform the campus community about the student population. Matthew  Wilson
several topics, including budget issues, department The school is going through some important changes, Faculty  Adviser
Tara  Cuslidge-Staiano
reorganization and the president search. specifically as we search for a new president.
Staff members from The Collegian attended two of the Students should be more aware about what is going Staff  Writers
Cassandra  Sellers
forums. on around them. Parker  Steiger
Sean  Reilly
They were surprised more students did not. We need to inform ourselves before important votes Alexandria  Sanchez
Those in attendance were mostly faculty and staff happen and changes are made. Evelyn  Palacio
members. Whining and complaining after the fact won’t get us
Cota offered herself and other college officials to
answer questions and communicate with the campus
anywhere.
It is time for us to get our act together.
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population. We think Cota and Delta College should host more Advertisements
We had our chance to speak to her. open forum, geared toward students. This would allow The  Collegian  offers  display  
and  insert  advertising  at  com-
She’s trying to reach out. the community to voice opinions about all that is going petitive  rates.  Call  or  E-mail  
for  more  information.
We wonder, are the students reciprocating? Do they on around them.
care? Did they even know about the forums? It doesn’t have to be on a weekly or bi-weekly forum, Letters  to  the  Editor
Letters  raising  issues  and  
Speaking face to face with the interim campus but something that will give our administrators a opinions  not  represented  by  
the  newspaper  are  encour-
president is a very rare opportunity. chance to connect to students. aged  and  appreciated  but  
should  not  be  taken  as  a  
Forums like this don’t happen very often on campus. But it’s also up to us. If we want our voices heard, we
the  staff  or  the  advisor.
We suggest that more be planned. need to speak up and be present.
Editorial
We know the forums Cota hosted touched on many We can’t sit and do nothing.
the  position  of  the  entire  

New, smaller iPod Nano not good option for consumers

Collegian  staff.  Comments,  
letters,  editorials,  and  car-
toons  with  a  byline  represent  
the  opinion  of  the  writer,  
solely.  This  paper  does  not  
By Jessica Blanke Looking back at the 5G Nano, the best feature was the built-in endorse  or  represent  the  
Club Corner Editor video camera. opinions  of  the  adviser,  mass  
Communications  Department,  
Not only can users watch downloaded movies and music videos Fine  Arts  Division,  printer,  
they can make their own. or  San  Joaquin  Delta  College  
As an electronics salesperson I have a fairly clear idea of what The 6G Nano has no video playback capabilities at all. Administration.  
consumers want when purchasing electronics. The hard drive size stayed the same as the 5G Nano models,
 
Mission  statement  
The sixth generation (6G) iPod Nano, introduced at an Apple with both 8GB and 16-gigabyte models available. The  Collegian  is  a  student  
press conference Sept. 1, falls short of expectations. Though the loudspeaker and voice memo capabilities were also -
The latest iPod Nano to come from Apple released is a brutally put to the chopping block. 
per  that  prides  itself  on  its  
commitment  to  the  students  
hacked down version of the fifth generation (5G) iPod Nano. Apple did not change the prices. of  Delta  College  while  main-
The 5G Nano was a marvel with its sleek, pocket-friendly But to pay $149 for the eight-gigabyte model with half the taining  its  independence  of  
design available in a shining array of colors. features of the one that came before it just makes no sense.
Apple did not lose the color choices for the 6G Nano, but it The 6G Nano is a step backward in features and design as well The  Collegian  will  rein-
did decide to shrink it down to a miniscule 1.5-inch device that is as a waste of money. vigorate  the  credo  that  the  
sure to get lost in purses and backpacks.  It is my hope that people will not buy the 6G Nano in hopes
collegian  speaks  for  the  
students,  checks  abuses  of  
While it does have a clip like the iPod Shuffle, the 6G Nano that Apple’s next generation of iPod Nano’s will be worthwhile power,  and  stands  vigilant  in  
has a touch screen that I highly doubt would take well to being again. the  protection  of  democracy  
clipped onto backpacks and pockets that will be bumped and and  free  speech.
To contact this reporter, E-mail at:
jostled. jessica.blanke@gmail.com
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Stockton’s neo-soul: Sugar Water Purple

By Kirstie Haruta
Entertainment Editor
Stockton’s eight-piece neo-
soul band Sugar Water Purple
is making its name at some of
Stockton’s best musical hot-
spots.
What began as keyboardist
PHOTOS BY: JESSICA KAWILARANG
Joshua Washington’s small,
instrumental jazz-fusion
project has morphed into a
large musical family, which
now includes bassist Michael
Lee, drummer Mathew Smith
Gentry, guitarist Jon Maurer,
saxophonist Leander Tipsey,
trumpeter and manager Dave
Creel, percussionist Isaac
“Jakada” Drumgoole and lead
vocalist Jasmine Jordan.
Together, Sugar Water Purple
has created a sound mixing
“neo-garage soul,” R&B and
jazz.
The group’s ability to work
together comes from love,
respect, and openness with one
another.
“We don’t always agree,” said
Jordan. “But we communicate
really well with each other.”
Though all of the Sugar
Water Purple’s original songs
are written by Washington, the
diverse group of musicians all
bring something different to
the table, taking Washington’s
gospel and jazz roots to a new
level.
One unique aspect of the
band that is immediately
noticeable is Jordan’s stance as
the only female member.
“Our group dynamic is one
of a kind, and I appreciate each
For more Sugar
Water Purple...
Visit facebook.com/
sugarwaterpurpleband.
Official band website
coming soon.
Catch them every third
Thursday as house band
for With Our Words’
Pierced Ear Poetry
Slam. Visit facebook.
com/withourwords for
more information.
of the guys for what they bring
to the table,” said Jordan. “I
definitely have to stay true to
my straightforward personality
since I’m so outnumbered, but
they embrace my perspectives
and respect what I bring to the
band.”
That group dynamic has paid
off, with the completion of their
first EP, “Revelry,” which was
produced by Washington. It is
available on iTunes, CD Baby,
and can be purchased from the
band at their performances.
In the future, Sugar Water
Purple hopes to add onto their
growing list of original songs,
though their covers such as
Lauryn Hill’s “Can’t Take My
Eyes Off of You” are instant
crowd favorites.
They would also like to play
festivals and further spread their
passion for music.
“Come straight from the
center,” said Drumgoole. “It’s
important to have a spiritual
foundation. Otherwise, the
music industry can tear you
up.”
To contact this reporter, e-mail at:

“
kirstieharuta@gmail.com

Our group dynamic is one of a kind.”

— Jasmine Jordan

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Lathrop’s corn maze
opens for business
By Mikayla Meyling
Features Editor
It’s that time of year again: the Dell’Osso Fami-
ly Farm has opened its gates to the Central Valley.
That means the corn mazes and pumpkin patches
are back.
This season, attractions include an aerial ropes
course, zip-lines, jumping pillows, a haunted
house and much more.
Dell’Osso Family Farm offers attractions for
children and adults of all ages and at reasonable
price ranges.
The Dell’Osso Family Farm Pumpkin Maze is
now in its 13th season of operation. The maze is
open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily through Oct.
31.
For more information and admission prices,
visit pumpkinmaze.com, facebook.com/pumpkin-
PHOTO COURTESY: DELL’OSSO FAMILY FARM
maze or call (209) 982-0833.
To contact this reporter, e-mail at: AMAZING MAZE: At Dell’Osso Family Farm, the 25 acres of corn maze feature three separate routes for vistors to explore.
mikayla.meyling@gmail.com Admission price for an adult is $9.50.

Delta drama presents ‘Macbeth’

By Alexandria Sanchez
Staff Writer
Delta College is brewing up something wicked for the haunting
month of October.
William Shakespeare’s “Macbeth” is in full swing for production
with an opening performance at 8 p.m. Oct. 15 in Delta’s Studio
Theatre.
With a total of six shows — 8 p.m. Oct. 16, 21–23 and 2 p.m.
Oct. 24 — students, staff and community members will have mul-
tiple chances to catch this timeless story.
Directed by Harvey T. Jordan, “Macbeth” will be brought to the
stage by Delta students as well as two members of the faculty.
English instructor Paula Sheil and mythology instructor Harry
Stoner will perform with slightly smaller parts in relation to the
students.
“We want them to experience Shakespeare the way the Elizabe-
thans experienced Shakespeare,” said Sheil, as she discussed Jordan’s
approach. “It makes the hair on the back of your head stand up.”
Ultimately, “Macbeth” is a story about a man.
A man no different than those considered “average,” who chooses
power that, leads to a bloody tale of medieval morality.
Originally a Scottish story, “Macbeth” at Delta is generalizing its
concept to not be so much about religious distinctions, but more
based on the relation of man.
“It’s about human reaction,” said Assistant Stage Manager An-
drea Venerio.
As ominous the feel and as savage the outcomes, the goal is for
the viewer to relate.
Stage lighting and a sound track will be in place to transport the
audience into a place of imperil, where power leads to madness
and that madness breeds violence and inevitable destruction, creat-
ing what many would call the ultimate thriller for the Halloween
season.
Admission prices are $12 for adults and $10 for students and
seniors.
Tickets can be bought directly from the Delta Center for the Arts
Box Office or charged prior by phone at (209) 954-5110 or online
at dca.deltacollege.edu.
Tickets purchased by phone or online includes a $3 handling fee
for processing.

To contact this reporter, e-mail at:

sanchezam28@yahoo.com
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DJ Double J attends
Delta for fresh start

PHOTO BY: EVELYN PALACIO

STORY OF DESIGN: Samples of this year’s fashions greeted visitors at the Meet the Fashion
Industry Insiders event on Sept. 30.

Fashion leaders come

PHOTO BY: DARYL BUNAO
GETTING HIS ACT TOGETHER: Local radio personality Jared “Double J” Balfley is
attending Delta College to earn his degree for television production.
By Cassandra Sellers
Staff Writer
together
Controversial and outgoing on- experience he has to help Delta College By Evelyn Palacio
air radio personality Jared “Double J” students wanting to be in the radio and Staff Writer
Balfley is taking classes at Delta College television industry as well. On Sept. 30, the fashion program at Delta hosted its annual “Meet the Fashion
for a degree in television and radio. His street credibility and past Industry Insiders” event.
The former 97.7 and 98.3 KWIN experience are sure to be an asset to It was an opportunity for students wanting to pursue a career in the fashion world
Morning Show host is hopeful that the Delta College Radio and Television to hear inspirational stories, learn useful tips and receive advice provided by the
furthering his education will allow him program. Double J said he decided to panel of insiders.
to move into more “behind the scenes” pursue his education at Delta to study This year’s panel included five fashion insiders Michael Palladino, who has been
roles. Double J was with the local radio under William Story, who he calls a in the fashion business for over 30 years and is currently an adjunct professor at LIM
station for three years. “fantastic professor.” College and CUNY Kingsborough, both in New York.
In 2 years he wants When asked what When asked for one word of advice to succeed, Palladino said: “Assume the space
to have his degree his favorite moment you’re in. [Because] if you want to be anything, you’ve got to do something.”
or be working for a was in his career thus
television network. FOR MORE INFO far, Double J stated
Other panelists were celebrity and television fashion stylist Jeni Elizabeth, former
Delta College fashion student Billy Hutchinson, a calligrapher/stationer who is also
Double J already it was the moment the assistant manager at Gump’s in San Francisco, model, journalist, and fashion
has a plethora of he finally learned to lawyer Uduak Odouk.
experience on the To learn more about Double J balance family life and
he can be found online at And Renata Campion, former model and founder of Trooyu, LLC, a company
Radio side, but he career. that specializes in hand-made leather boots and artisan knits.
wants to familiarize facebook.com/doublejonair Of course there After the panel discussion, students had the chance to meet and network with the
and further his as well as were countless celebrity panelists.
knowledge in another myspace.com/doublej4kwin. encounters and the The program is also planning on hosting similar events, involving interior design
area. times he was not fired and culinary design, in the spring.
“I want to be Videos of Double J can also be for crazy stunts he
To contact this reporter, e-mail at:
the man behind the found at youtube.com/kwin- pulled, but at the end jpgr1964@comcast.net
camera,” Double J morningshow. of the day he is like all
said. the rest of us, trying to
Right now he works balance school, work
full time from home and family.
with six different radio With everything he
stations as an imaging has going on, he has his
director. He also runs promotions. priorities in order assuring for plenty of
Double J is also an on-air personality future success that he hopes to pass on.
for Sacramento-based107.9 The End. “If you take the business seriously, you
“I’ve wanted to be in the radio/music can make good money right away, but
industry since I was in 8th grade,” said you have to learn the business properly.
Double J. “I used to listen to a local DJ Know your audio productions and
in Fresno, and I called the show every programs. Also, I want to help people
night five nights a week for a year, doing understand creativity and originality in
impersonations, or whatever I could to what they do. That’s what will take you PHOTOS BY: EVELYN PALACIO
get me involved with the show.” further,” he said.
Eventually, he was invited to the FASHION LEADERS: Fashion industry leaders,
show. pictured above, Billy Hutchinson, Renata Campion
“That’s when I knew what I wanted to and Michael Palladino speak to the audience. Left,
do,” he said. To contact this reporter, e-mail at: Michael Palladino answers questions.
Double J hopes to also bring the cassandrasellers85@yahoo.com
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Revamped Delta Pride
makes a comeback
By Jessica Blanke ambition to help our community,” said Wick.
Club Corner Editor Delta Pride is well known for its annual Penny
War fund raising campaign held during each new
Delta Pride is the latest incarnation of gay- semesters Club Rush week.
support groups here on Delta College’s campus The club also holds events for nationally
The history of this club started many years ago known gay rights campaigns such as the Day of
as BGLAD, which stood for Bisexual’s, Gay’s and Silence.
Lesbian’s at Delta. The Day of Silence was observed on April 16.
After BGLAD became defunct, according to Delta Pride has several events planned for this
sjdc-deltapride.viviti.com, “the club was inactive semester. DAY OF
for nearly 20 years.” Oct. 11 is National Coming Out Day and SILENCE
It was in 2005 when Delta College students, club members are planning on having a table in 2010: Top,
including Jermaine Stroud and Erin Fujii, started the quad from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. to help spread Weston Lewis
a new Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA). awareness. The campus club will join a movement ties a rainbow
“I wanted a place to have a sense of community of participants throughout the United States with
and camaraderie,” said Brian Ratto, a fellow the local event. armband onto
founding member. They are also hosting a marriage equality event the wrist of a
The introduction of GSA revitalized gay- from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Oct. 24 in the quad area supporter on
support groups on campus. in front of Danner Hall. April 16. Mike
It was in the fall 2009 semester that the name Regular club meetings are 2 to 3:30 p.m. every Du Pont, left,
shifted from GSA to Delta Pride. Tuesday in Shima 101A, which is the Shima also shows
“We felt the name was more inclusive and Boardroom. his support
it also had one of the words that defines our For more information about the club, Delta on National
community and that is Pride,” said Delta Pride Pride has a website at sjdc-deltapride.viviti.com. Day of Silence
President Brian Wick. “I believe this club is great for people who 2010.
Since the club’s rebirth as Delta Pride, the club don’t feel accepted in their homes, so its nice that
has steadily gained more members and supporters the club is their for them,” said Wick.
around campus. PHOTOS
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“We have more motivated members and an jessica.blanke@gmail.com DELTA PRIDE

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This semester’s theme is “Through the Ages: B.C. to the 1980’s,” and though
this theme has been done before this semester’s event differs from previous events
because of pressing financial issues.
Money is running low all across campus and in order to curb possible losses the
Inter-Club Council has instituted a new rule that will take $12 from clubs for every
member that had registered to attend but then fails to do so.
The money will not be deducted from a club’s actual bank account but rather
<PM=VQ^MZ[Q\aWN >IT]M[ from their winnings made during the Clubs’ Night event.
A gallery of photo from today’s Clubs’ Night event will be available online at
deltacollegian.com.
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Football goes into Saturday

game with 3-1 record
By Parker Steiger
Staff Writer
Preseason rankings place Delta’s foot- one time out remaining on the third
ball program 10th overall in California. down and 13 seconds on the clock, the
The Mustangs defended that spot Mustang’s were on the Beaver’s nine-
well in the first two weeks of the season, yard line when Delta went for a game
clinching a 49-0 victory on the road winning touchdown instead of opting to
against Merced College and a 30-20 win kick a 26-yard field goal to take the game
against College of the Siskiyous in the into overtime.
season’s home opener Sept. “We had plenty of time
18.
Delta’s stubborn rush al-
lowed only 54 yards in the
@ on the clock we just want-
ed to go for the win,” said
Barlow.
first two games combined, Visit us online at The loss moved the
giving them the second deltacollegian.com Mustang’s rank to 18th in
ranked rush defense in the for a home schedule of the state and 9th in North- PHOTOS BY: PARKER STEIGER
state, according to the Cali- upcoming games. ern California.
fornia Community College In the Oct. 2 match ON THE
Athletic Association. up against San Jose City OFFENSE:
But Head Coach Gary Barlow, defen- College (0-4) in San Jose the Mustangs Top,Wide
sive coordinator Todd Herrington and jumped to an early 31-0 lead before half- Receiver
the Mustangs faced a bigger challenge as time, going on to a 37-12 victory. Demetrius
they faced American River College Sept. Quarterback Adam Kennedy passed Bishop rushes
25. for 120 yards and Delta defense forced into the end
The Beavers came into the game with three turnovers. zone during
an undefeated 2-0 record, which allowed The Mustangs, now 3-1, face No. 2 the teams
for the team’s rank of fourth in the state ranked San Francisco City College in game on Sept
in rushing offense with 283 yards per San Francisco on Saturday. 25. Right,
game. “Our feelings are if you want to be
The Mustang’s defense prevailed, the best, you got to play the best,” said Running Back
though, as the line held the Beavers to Barlow when asked about the teams up- Fredrick Jones
a season low 101 yards rushing. It wasn’t coming game. prepares to
enough to secure a win. deflect the
Delta lost the match 24-21. To contact this reporter, e-mail at: American
During the game’s final plays, with parkerjames09@yahoo.com River Defense.

Young squad, new plays give men’s soccer on-field advantage

PHOTOS BY: ANDREW HUSTON
SCUFFLE: Midfielder Agustin Gonzales fights for control of the ball
during Mustang’s game against West Hills Tuesday.
By Andrew Huston
Sports Editor
After only three wins last season the Delta
Mustangs men’s soccer team went into this sea-
son revitalized and ready. This was partly due to
devoted scouting from head coach David Bond.
“Every day game, every evening game, I was
out there saying I want him to play for me, I want
him to play for me, and I want him to play for
me,” said Bond.
Youth became a key factor when it came to the
roster this season with 21 players only one is a
returning sophomore.
With most teams in the division benching
freshmen, Bond has set a new standard of play
for the league.
“No one in our division plays with freshman,
they all play with sophomores,” said Bond. “These
guys are all 17 and 18 years old and they play like
studs.”
This new revitalization has brought the team
to a 7-3-2 record, more than doubling last year’s
winning record.
After the season opener against Gavilan Col-
lege ended in a 2-2 tie team members knew they
needed to step up the game, said Manual Cama-
cho, second head coach for the team.
“They had two opportunities and they scored,
we had twenty and we score two,” said Camacho.
“But the positive thing was that we were able to
generate opportunities.”
This season coach Bond not only looked to the
roster for changes but to the playbook as well
He has switched the team to a 3-6-1 formation,
which floods the mid-field and makes it harder
for opponents to set up scoring opportunities
The new formation has shown that it is work-
ing, bringing seven victories for the mustangs and
even a tie against Modesto College earlier this sea-
son, a fete that has never been accomplished by a
Delta squad, according to Bond.
The team dropped to 17th place in regional
rankings earlier this week, but a victory Tuesday
over West Hills College pushed the Mustangs
back up to 14th place.
The Mustang’s next opponent will be the 17th
place Consumnes River College Hawks.
The game will take place this afternoon at 4
p.m. in Elk Grove.
To contact this reporter, e-mail at:
huston_andrew@yahoo.com