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Student veterans sound off on college benefits after service

By Alexandria Sanchez
Staff Writer
Navigating college is a
process, both financially and
academically.
For veterans this process has
evolved in the recent years with
the signing of multiple GI Bills,
and both state and national
programs.
Senior Financial Aid
Specialist Lakhana Saini makes
clear that the most vital step for
any student is to follow Delta’s
five Steps to Success Checklist
available online.
For veterans, however,
applying for benefits is the
primary step when first entering
a college setting.
Depending on the factors
of date of active duty entry
and whether veterans meet
the allotted time frame of
eligibility, financial programs
include the Post 9/11 GI Bill,
the Montgomery GI Bill,
Vocational Rehabilitation, fee
waivers for dependents, along
with the new GI Bill 2.0 signed
into law by President Barack
Obama at the start of the year
and is set to be implemented
this fall.
For Rene Romero; retired
Air Force, in his second year
at Delta; the financial support
available after getting out of the
military is what initially had
him enlist.
“I joined the military for
school,” Romero said.
These specific forms of aid
are not exclusively for veterans
of the Armed Forces.
Along with retired military
service members, those
eligible for such resources also
include active duty, as well as
dependents of those who are, or
that have served.
Benefits aside, Saini said all
avenues -- including applying
for the Free Application for
Federal Student Aid (FAFSA),
Pell grants, loans, and work
study along with continual
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News in Brief
Interior designers to interact
with students Feb. 23
By Maikalina Madali
Staff Writer
The Interior Design Program at San Joaquin

Delta goes
Delta College will be hosting a “Meet the
Industry Insiders” event on Wednesday, Feb. 23
from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in Danner Hall.
The event is free and open to the public.

The program has gathered a number of
professionals from various areas of the Interior
Design field to share insights and advice with
whoever attends the event.
Attendees will have a Q&A with the
established designers and a chance to have one-
on-one conversations during breakout sessions.
Those who are interested in pursuing a career in
Interior Design are encouraged to attend so they
can develop a greater understanding of the field.
Delta accepting scholarship
applications until March 2nd
By Daryl Bunao
Editor-in-chief
Delta College’s Financial Aid and Veteran
Services department released a press release
announcing that they are accepting scholarship
applications until Wednesday, March 2.
Last year, 248 Delta students received over
$245,000 in financial aid.
A list of available scholarships can be found at:
finaid.deltacollege.edu/scholarships/index.html
cold turkey
Campus police enforces smoking rules, prohibits smoking on campus
By Sean Reilly
Staff Writer
The drag of being a smoker on Delta College is not
knowing where it’s allowed.
Policy and Procedures Review Committee is in the pro-
cess of revising existing smoking policies to limit the area
where tobacco smokers are allowed to smoke.
Sgt. Mario Vasquez of Campus Police said, “Due to nu-
merous health and safety complaints by smokers and non-
smokers, police calls, loitering and continuous smoking
policy violations, the Health and Safety Committee met
to agree to enforce smoking on campus policies.”
Last updated in 2001, BP Policy 3570 states that smok-
ing is prohibited within 20 ft. of a main entrance, exit or
operational window. Smoking is also prohibited inside any
area. Since then Campus Police allowed smoking in the
PHOTO BY: BRIAN RATTO
grass area behind Shima as a compromise.
“The smoking population is so big,” said student smok-
er Tim Corder. “You will have people going to Pershing
Ave. and Pacific Ave to smoke. That will cause a hassle to
the students because they could be late for classes.”
Currently, the revised smoking policy is open for com-
ment for the next 30 days to the various shared governance
bodies, such as the Associated Student Body Government
and Academic Senate.
After the commenting period, the policy will return to
be discussed during an upcoming Policy and Procedures
meeting.
Austin Wilkerson is a non-smoking student and he
said, “I don’t see any issue with smoking in the parking
lot. I think there should be an area where people are al-
lowed to smoke.” To contact this reporter, email at:
djsean2009@gmail.com

‘I’ll Give All My Love’: Above the Rim:

Keith Sweat and others to perform Lady Mustangs basketball
Valentines Day weekend. wins six straight.
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Construction continues on
contemporary Cunningham replacement
By Matthew Wilson
Online Editor
Construction continues
on campus with work on
the 70,000-square-foot
Cunningham replacement
building ongoing and several
other projects planned to start.
The Cunningham project
began in early 2010 and is
scheduled for completion in
spring of 2012. The three-story
structure is intended to replace the
current Cunningham building,
which opened in June 1973,
according to campus history.
The new building is intended
to replace the current building
with new classrooms and state-
of-the-art science laboratories.
Demolition of the current
building is slated for 40 years
after the original opened, in
spring 2013.
Maria Baker, Director
of Facilities Planning and
Management, said a landscaped
area is planned for the location,
allowing for a larger quad for
student use.
There are other projects that
the demolition of Cunningham
necessitates, as well.
“We are having to modify
the exterior sculpture lab at
Shima,” said Baker.  “We are
also remodeling the second floor
of Danner to accommodate
a couple of departments that
are displaced because of the
Cunningham demolition.”
Students have mixed feelings
on the projects, however.
“It seems pointless to build a
new building when they’re not
fully using the old one,” said
Jason Larkin, 18.
Justin Tristano, 22, doesn’t
think too much of the plan to
expand the quad. “I think it’s
stupid,” he explained. “It is nice
that we’re getting some new
facilities, though.”
Finishing work is also
currently being done on the
new athletics field, with a ticket
booth for gate collections and
traffic flow to be installed by the
end of spring this year.
All of these projects are being
funded by Measure L, a $250
million bond measure passed by
voters in March 2004.
Projects completed as part of
the bond include the Goleman
Library renovation, the DeRicco
Student Services Building and ETA:
the current infrastructure of Completion of
Delta College’s South Campus the building
at Mountain House. to replace
A list of all Measure L Cunningham
projects can be found at http:// projected for
www.deltacollege.edu/bond/ spring 2012.
bond.
To contact this reporter, email at:
PHOTOS BY:
CHRIS
matthew.dl.wilson@gmail.com MICHELSEN

Veterans: ‘Troops for College,’

Resource Center inform college options
cont. from Page 1
utilization of available scholarships -- are all available to veterans.
“[Veteran students] tend to think that they’re double dipping;
however, it’s not,” she said.
Romero is the exception to Saini’s observation.
“Take advantage of it all. Life is unexpected,” he said.
Non-financial resources include Delta’s Veteran Resource Center
which opened in spring 2010.
As a non-profit organization, the center gets most of its
community support for fundraising through the help of American
Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW).
Because the resource center is not a club, elements of fundraising
carry restrictions in terms of on-campus support.
As of this semester the center has seen more than 100 veterans
utilize the services which include tutoring and available computers,
as well as peer interaction with other veterans in turn allowing for
what many believe to be a better transition into civilian life.
The center holds bi-monthly meetings, that are welcome to all.
Programs include “Troops to College,” a state-wide
initiative implemented by former California Governor Arnold
Schwarzenegger in 2006 as a means to keep veterans informed
about their educational options.
Working alongside the program this year is the Department of
Veteran Affairs in conjunction with the Employment Development
Department Office’s “California Operation Welcome Home
Program.”
With an employment officer available Mondays and Wednesdays
in the Budd 310 resource center, its main objective is to both
inform veterans of benefits available, as well as help them navigate
the job arena.
In an online address for the “Troops to College” program,
Schwarzenegger shared his regard: “With your military experience,
and a college degree your opportunities are boundless.”
To contact this reporter, email at:
sanchezam28@yahoo.com
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Editorial: Issues with e-learning Club Corner Editor

Jessica Blanke
Sports Editor
Eric Culpepper
The rising costs of class materials has caused major forced to buy a new version of the text to accommodate. Copy Editors
inconveniences for San Joaquin Delta College students, We don’t believe this is fair. Charnae davenport
Evelyn Palacio
particularly in this tough economic climate. We see the campus leaning toward an environmentally
This is especially true of the books we buy. friendly learning area, but what’s green about submitting Online Editor
Matthew Wilson
We’ve noticed, though, a trend toward online learning one assignment electronically and then printing out
Staff Writers
in recent course enrollments pushing students to buy new another one and turning it in? Maikalina Madali
books in lieu of inexpensive used books. Why? Access to We know it happens on campus. Even more so, there’s an Sean Reilly
Alexandria Sanchez
online learning tools. issue of access. Cassandra Sellers
Valerie Smith
These online tools have added extra costs, as many Although most Delta College students are technologically James Striplin
classes now incorporate Internet-baed learning as a course savvy, it is still a hassle for those who have limited access to John Wallace
requirement at Delta College. computers to do homework and take time out of the day. Faculty Adviser
Tara Cuslidge-Staiano
Adding access codes to online learning portals, also This is especially true when a student’s schedule consists
known as companion websites, to the already high priced of working a job that allows him or her to pay for school.
texts, not only increases financial burden; it also affects We know there are on-campus computers, but some have Collegian
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However, we are finding that—as students —we are hindrance on our already taxed time. aged and appreciated, but
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Because of this, there is an additional requirement to buy maybe even letting us know before we enroll— would be Editorial
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Writer connects with Kinect despite initial suspicions

By Jessica Blanke
actual use of Kinect, I see that
paper does not endorse or
represent the opinions of the
adviser, mass Communications
Department, Fine Arts Divi-
sion, printer or San Joaquin
Kinect system. Kinect games with my friends. Delta College Administration.

Club Corner Editor
The new Kinect system for
the Xbox 360 was suspect at
first.
There were rumors of
third-party developers, such
as Netflix, being able to watch
users while they used the
software. The interactive menus
seemed very bulky and well...
ugly.
Upon further review, and
Microsoft’s first foray into
motion gaming is a success.
Besides needing a large
room for best use of the
Kinect maneuvering, the new
Xbox Dashboard and Kinect
Hub is very streamlined and
surprisingly easy to use.
And the voice controls are
very well integrated into the
system.
This was perhaps my biggest
point of complaint about the
To access the voice controls
you simply said “Xbox” out
loud.
As techradar.com said in
its Kinect review, “As you
can imagine, the likelihood
of someone saying the word
‘Xbox’ while you’re fiddling
with your... Xbox, is quite
high.”
While that statement is still
true I have not yet encountered
this problem while playing
Kinect is truly fun to have
around.
Its $149.99 price tag may
cause sticker shock at first
but anyone looking for a fun,
interactive and easy to use
gaming experience will not be
let down by the Kinect system.
In theory, I hated the
Kinect. In practice, it’s fantastic
fun.
To contact this reporter, e-mail at:
jessica.blanke@gmail.com
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Sounds of heart and soul: Reggie Ginn

By Kirstie Haruta
Entertainment Editor
With spectacular command of a keyboard and (MAMA) for best unplugged performance, has
a classically trained voice, Reggie Ginn has been been featured on Good Day Sacramento, as well
making an impression up and down the west as several radio stations and has performed at
coast. three “Twilight” conventions.
The 26-year-old musician from Currently, Ginn is working on

@
Sacramento combines heartfelt writing and recording her third
lyricism with an indie-alternative
sound in her records and
Online album.
Though she feels it will be
captivating live performances. For music, show difficult to follow “Sing for the
Ginn, a singer all her life, dates, and more info Voiceless,” she is looking forward
taught herself how to play about Reggie Ginn, to its completion.
keyboard during her junior year visit reggieginn.com. “It’s coming together really
of high school, and began writing well,” she said. “I’m working with
songs soon after. For video of Ginn some really talented musicians.
It wasn’t until after college that performing at I’m excited. It’s time to release
she began pursuing a musical the Plea for Peace new material.”
career. Center visit youtube. To get the full effect of Ginn’s
Her inspiration to begin com/deltacollegian. talents, she urges people to catch
playing piano came from Tori one of her live performances
Amos, and other comparable with her “one-man band” - her
influences include Imogen Heap keyboard. She prefers to be able
and Ani DiFranco to perform up close to the audience.
But Ginn has a sound all her own. “It’s such a release to be able to share my music,
“I sing from my soul,” she said. “What inspires she said. “Being able to release my emotions in a
my songwriting is the hardships of life, whether creative way is a gift. And having people want to
it be heartache, or lacking in something, or losing listen... I’m so grateful.”
something.” Both of her albums are available on Amazon
Songs such as “Outta My Mind” and “Smile,” and iTunes, as well as at all of her shows.
featured on her November 2009 release “Sing for Catch Ginn on March 2 at Delta College’s
the Voiceless,” deal with just that. Generation 4 Change club’s benefit show at
She also has an earlier self-titled release, which the Plea for Peace Center, 630 E. Weber Ave.,
includes memorable songs such as “I Wanna Stockton.
Come Down” and “Bruises and Bloodstains.”
Her songs and performances have generated a PHOTOS BY: STEPHANIE JACINTO
buzz about her in the Central Valley. To contact this reporter, email at:
She won a 2010 Modesto Area Music Award SING FOR THE VOICELESS: Reggie Ginn performing as an opening
kirstieharuta@gmail.com act to The Material at the Plea for Peace Center last Monday.

This weekend in local entertainment @ Visit us online at deltacollegian.com for more

events.

FEB. 11 FEB. 12 FEB. 13

Bike-in Movie Night: “Breaking Away”
Bastards of Young, Port City Cycles, Stockton @ 7 p.m. For the Love of Hip
The Bombpops, Free admission (donations accepted) Hop: Ill.Literate,
9:00 News, Unko Masked Avengers,
Amata and Point of Kidd ATL, Urban
View Comedy Night at the Element, Milya
Plea for Peace Center, the Empresso Brethren, more TBA
Stockton @ 7 p.m. Empresso Plea for Peace Center,
$6 Coffeehouse, Stockton @ 6 p.m. $5
Stockton @ 8 p.m. or $8 for couples
FREE

The Rocky Horror

Picture Show
University of the Cinematic Treasures
Pacific, Stockton @ 11 John Vanderslice, Series: King Kong
p.m. $5 or free with Filbert (1976)
Pacific student ID Plea for Peace Center, The Grand Theatre
Ages 18+ Stockton @ 8 p.m. Center for the Arts,
Feb. 11-12 $10 Tracy @ 2 p.m.
$2.40-$3
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Tickets to a happy
Valentine’s Day
By James Striplin
Staff Writer
Every year around Feb. 14, we offer our lovers chocolates and carnival prizes. 
But what about something less artificial than artery clogging candy or cotton
filled pets? 
This Valentine’s Day, take your special partner somewhere and let us be your
guide.
Keith Sweat will be performing R&B live at the Bob Hope Theatre on Feb. 13.
Doors open at 7 p.m., and the concert starts at 8 p.m.
According to bobhopetheatre.com, Keith Sweat started off as a worker for the
commodities market in the New York Stock Exchange. He sang at nightclubs
until he was discovered, and in 1987 he released his debut album Make It Last
Forever, which sold four million copies.
Orchestra seating and balcony seating start at $39.50, and balcony seating is
$34.50.  All tickets come with an $11.50 fee, and a $4 order charge.  For tickets
visit stocktontickets.com or call (209) 337-4673.
If you’re not interested in a concert, than perhaps you would prefer seeing a
play with that special someone.  A business plan came into play soon after.
“In The Mood” is a musical performance at the Charlene Powers Lange
Performing Arts Theatre in Lodi that highlights the music and dance of the
early 1940s.
The theater is located at Hutchins Street Square, 125 S. Hutchins St., and the
doors open at 4 p.m. on Feb. 13.
Adult tickets are between $32-$42, senior tickets range between $30-$40.50,
and kids seats are just $15-$18.50.  For tickets, visit ticketfushion.com.
Concerts and plays are all good fun, but maybe you just want a relaxing
dinner.
At the Downtown Stockton Marina, The Island Girl is having a Valentine’s
Day Dinner Cruise.  Participants have a choice of a chicken or beef dinner, and
the yacht has musical entertainment, a professional staff and a full premium bar.  Business at the moment fluctuates due to holiday demands, but Maydahl has
The silver package costs $44 a person, and the gold package cost $59.  high hopes that her business will flourish into something even greater in time.
The gold package comes with premium seating, a complimentary glass of
champagne, a complimentary cup of coffee, and a rose for the ladies.  All cruise
tickets have a $3.96 sales tax and a $7.75 shipping and handling fee.
The cruise begins at 5:30 p.m., and ends at 8:30 p.m. on Valentine’s Day.  For
tickets visit stocktonyachtcharters.com or call (209) 639-4808.
To contact this reporter, email at:
jamespie69@gmail.com
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PHOTO BY: CASSANDRA SELLERS
Sweet treats from a growing business
By Cassandra Sellers
Staff Writer
Former Delta College student and entrepreneur Veronica Maydahl is proof
that exploring creativity can lead to sweet success.
“I love the freedom to make my own decisions, I don’t have to go through
any one but me...very liberating!,” said Maydahl of her chocolate-covered
strawberry, gift basket venture Maddippers.
One holiday like so many others, Maydahl was asked to make a platter to
bring to the family get together. Sick of the typical dips, veggie and cheese
platters, she began to experiment with fruit and chocolate.
The response was astronomical, way more than she could have ever expected.
“You will never go wrong doing what you like to do, rather than a job you
have to do,” she said. “That for me is motivation.”
Inspired by her three children, Madison “M,” Andru “A” and Dominic “D,”
Maddippers was created.
Her home-based business has now delivered over 3,400 strawberries to
customers in Stockton and surrounding areas.
She has produced designs for occasions such as weddings, baby showers and,
of course, Valentine’s Day.
There is also a “Just for the Cause” package where your strawberries will display
the ribbon color of your cause (breast cancer awareness, etc.) and 20-percent of
the proceeds are donated to that charity.
“I find as long as I produce high quality product, cheap prices, outstanding
customer service, and a satisfied customer base, your business will do nothing
but grow,” she said.
For more information about Maddippers, visit maddippers.com or email
Maydahl at maddippers@yahoo.com.
To contact this reporter, email at:
cassandrasellers85@gmail.com

Revamped club attracts a wide variety of entertainment

By Cassandra Sellers
Staff Writer
Under new ownership, club Vybe, formerly
known as Envy, is looking to dominate the
Stockton entertainment scene.
Owner and President Everett Hunter is
revamping club life, bringing the 21 and up crowd
a variety of music, fun and -- most importantly
for those who crave more during the week -- a
place to party every night of the week.
Monday is game day, where the offerings
include beer pong and other drinking games.
There’s no cover charge for students of age with a
valid and current college identification.
Tuesday night is networking night. Whether
you are a model, singer, bartender or all of the
above, come in and meet a variety of people that
can help you in whatever your endeavor might
be, said Jordan Severson, Vybe employee and
PHOTO BY: CASSANDRA SELLERS
manager. After all it’s not what you know, it’s who
PERFORMANCE VARIETY: Living on Titan performing at Club Vybe you know.
on the first Thursday of this month. Wednesdays feature jazz. There is wine tasting,
appetizers and a relaxing atmosphere where you
can get your grown and sexy on with a mature
crowd.
The first Thursday of every month features rock
music. There are live bands, drinks and a disc
jockey spinning some of the best rock from the
1980s and after. The second Thursday features
hip hop and includes live performances from the
area, a DJ spinning today’s top hits and drink
specials.
Fridays bring out the Mega 100 Party Live
team. There is happy hour, drink specials and a
live DJ spinning some of the best rhythm and
blues, as well as old school hits.
Saturday nights are the theme parties. Friday
and Saturday nights there is also a taco truck so
you can eat and dance the night away. Sundays
feature salsa dancing lessons.
Club Vybe located at 600 W. Longview Ave.,
Stockton. For more information call (209) 477-
7200 or visit facebook/vybestockton.
To contact this reporter, email at:
cassandrasellers85@gmail.com
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How safe do you

Campus feel on campus?

Safety
Delta police advises vigilance
By Charnae Davenport
Features Editor
Stockton is known for its high
foreclosures, unemployment rate
and crime.
Delta College, on the other hand,
has been considered an “island of
safety” compared to the city itself,
according to Delta College Police
Sgt. Mario Vasquez.
But the community college is not
void from crime.
A strong-armed robbery at the
beginning of the semester serves
as a reminder that students on
campus should be aware of their
surroundings.
A student was approached from
behind while walking through the
Shima parking lot and listening
to his mp3 player, during the
incident. The suspect snatched the
mp3 player and fled.
“It’s unfortunate when strong-
arm robberies occur, but you have
to be aware of your surroundings,”
said Vasquez. “Trust your instinct.”
Campus police notified students,
faculty and staff of the incident and
provided tips for crime prevention.
Vigilance is the bottom line.
Big dollar items such as cell
phones and laptops are often
left unattended with trust that a
classmate or someone nearby will
keep an eye open for theft. It’s a
recurring problem not only on
Delta’s campus but something to
look out for wherever you are. The
advice: Don’t do it.
Landscaping has contributed
to safety measures by raising tree
canopies to a minimum of four feet
to ward lurkers from hiding in the
brush.
Custodians lock the campus no
later than 11p.m., an hour after late
classes dismiss.
Crime on campus has left
students without transportation,
via bicycle theft and without other “I feel safe on campus because of my friends.”
high priced items. Jasmine Ali, 16
If you wouldn’t leave your car Sophomore, Middle College High School
unlocked, why your bicycle?
According to Vasquez, the best
way to secure a bicycle is to use a
U-shaped Kryptonite Lock.
“It’s the best kind,” he said.
Although the cost of this lock
starts at $50, the investment is
worth it, he added.
Other locks such as cable chains
and combinations should be
avoided due to the high probability “I feel safe when there are lots of people on
of defeat. campus.”
Liliana Magana, 19
“I’ve had a chain before, and I
Sophomore
seen guys trying to pull on it and
see if was loose. Then I got a bar
because its not easy to brake into,”
said student Raul Silvestre, 18.
To contact this reporter, E-mail at:
NaeDave@gmail.com

Remodeled parking lot creates traffic concern
By Brian Ratto
Opinion Editor
A packed parking lot is not the sight
anyone wants to see when running late
for class.
Delta College parking lots fill instantly
each new semester. Recently, with the
closure of the Cunningham 5 and 6 lots
for construction, as well as the redesign
of the Shima lots has made parking more
confusing than needed.
The Shima 1 and 2 lots were joined
when the berm in between the lots was
removed last summer semester.
Tips to Stay Safe The lots have not been renamed, they
still remain Shima 1 and 2 lots. The
n Program campus added parking has made for more traffic
police number in your in the lots.
phone (209) 954-5000 “There have been approximately 8
n Request police accidents in the Shima 1 and 2 lots,
escorts when walking three of which have had reports taken,”
to your car said Sgt. Di Piero, of District Police.
n Sign up for Alert U “Sometimes I am scared to drive in the
text messages parking lot,” said student Valerie Scott,
n Visit Emergency info 18,  “It is because of the layout and the
on Delta’s website fact that there are a lot of blind spots
entering and exiting the lots.”
“I really feel safe on campus.”
Logan Hutch, 18
“The parking lot needs more Freshman
restrictions for student safety. Drivers
need to be more aware of pedestrians,”
said ASBG President, Patrice Burke, 45.
“The campus needs to work together
with the Health and Safety Committee
to make the lots safer for students.”
Campus Police has barricaded the
west entrance to Shima 2 lot until the
traffic flow slows down, “When drivers
entered the west entrance of Shima 2 “I feel somewhat safe on Delta’s campus.”
lot, they only slow to make the turn and Eli Wengrin, 18
then maintain approximately 15 mph, Freshman
when the parking lot speed limit is 10
mph.” Sergeant Di Piero stated. The
combination of the lots is a welcome
sight to the south entrance of the Shima
1 lot. The extra parking helps students as
well, and the added handicap parking is
more available.
The “runway” as Sergeant Di Piero
calls it, creates a speedway for drivers.
Students, Faculty and District Police
officers have had close calls. The District “I feel extremely safe on campus.”
Police are working on the issue. Steven Richardson, 18
Sophomore
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— Compiled by Sean Reilly
 Club Corner Issue 8 • Feb. 11, 2011 • www.deltacollegian.com
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Clubs come out in force
Clubs’ Rush week began Monday, Feb. 7. Campus clubs have came out to show their spirit and
New rules go into effect
for food sales and
hopefully build membership rosters. The rush is a mandatory event held at the beginning of each
semester that gives campus clubs a way to reach out to other students. catering on campus
By Jessica Blanke of campus facilities...”
Club Corner Editor Simply put, any catered event
on campus must be catered by
The Food Services Food Services unless its manager
Department, led by its manager gives you permission otherwise.
Fidel Cabuena, has made many “It is really helping us now,”
changes in an attempt to bring said Cabuena, when asked if the
itself out of the red. new policy is effective. “Sales
A few changes were have gone up by 10 percent
PHOTOS BY: BRIAN RATTO welcome but the suggested already.”
GETTING changes to AP 3560, the rules The catering services out
OUT THERE: governing catering and food of Danner Hall have began to
P.A.S.A., left, sales on campus, met with stiff boom.
and Alpha opposition. Cabuena noted that with the
Gamma On Jan. 18 those changes sudden influx of business, he
were finalized. is already having to re-evaluate
Sigma, top how catering is ran to make sure
right, were out Clubs on campus are now
required to sell food that is sold quality expectations are being
on Monday by Delta’s Food Services Dept. met.
of this week. at the same price. Some other notable changes
LULAC, The biggest change though include a 15 percent discount
bottom right, is AP 3560, Section 1: “The for students who bring in their
had a table set District’s Food Services Delta school identification.
up on Tuesday. Department has primary There is also a new dollar menu
catering rights on all District in Danner Hall to help feed
properties...Food Services will students with small budgets.
provide catering to District
departments/groups and To contact this reporter, e-mail at:
outside groups granted the use jessica.blanke@gmail.com

A.R.T. looks for creative types

By Evelyn Palacio
Staff Writer
On Feb. 9 Alpha Rho Tau, or the A.R.T. Club for short, hosted
its first meeting of the semester.
“Club is a fun meet-up,” said Tara Danielson, vice president of
the club. “We plan activities for our group like workshops, demos,
visiting artists, art projects, community art volunteer, field trips,
art sales, etc. At meetings we enjoy contributing to group projects,
planning activities, food, and fun creative ‘shop talk’ on a variety
of mediums.”
Last semester the A.R.T. took a field trip to the Crocker Art
Museum in Sacramento.
The club is in the middle of planning another trip, this time to
the California Conference for the Advancement of Ceramic Art in
Davis, which runs April 29–May 1.
For students majoring in art or just interested in the visual arts,
this is the club to join.
“I love being part of a group that shares my same interest in
individual artistic development, as well as contributing to and
encouraging the arts locally (on and off campus). With the art
club, I am able to get more out of my time here as an art student,
exposure to planning art events, workshops in various mediums,
and learning tips from other students in ways I might not always
get in a specific class,” Danielson said.
The club also encourages all students to visit the L.H. Horton,
Jr. Gallery on campus.
The A.R.T. Club has arranged a “Mentors Show” at the gallery,
a demonstration from artist Ehren Tool.
The event, which features two-hour sessions that begin at 10
a.m. and noon, is free and open to the public.
There will also be a raffle of cups designed by Tool. Each cup
is a political statement on the war, inspired by Tool’s time in the
military.
The A.R.T. Club meets every other Wednesday in the Shima
sculpture room at 2:45 p.m.
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 8 Sports
Issue 8 • Feb. 11 2011 • www.deltacollegian.com

Lady Mustangs hitting a powerful stride at just the right time

By Eric Culpepper
Sports Editor
The Delta women’s team is playing their best
Athlete of the issue
basketball of the season.
Coming off of six straight wins against
conference opponents the Lady Mustangs have
put themselves in position finish the season as
one of the top teams in the Big 8 Conference
and make a post-season run.
“We want to be champs,” said freshman guard
Rechel Carter. “The last few games we’ve been
picking it up hard, real hard.”
The Lady Mustangs may have found their
niche in defense.
“Last week we started pressuring teams having
found success in it,” said head coach Gina Rechel Carter, #33
Johnson.
An uptempo aggressive style on the defensive Age: 18
side has translated in to better offensive
production for the Lady Mustangs. Position: Guard/Forward
“We’re trying to force opponents out of their
rhythm, we’ve struggled at times scoring so we’ve
got to do something on the defensive end,” said PPG: 8.5
Johnson.
“We’re shooting 40 percent from the field PHOTO BY: ERIC CULPEPPER Favorite Athlete: Rajon
which is a high for the conference, so I feel like PUSHING THROUGH: Two Lady Mustangs working through the opponents for the Rondo (Boston Celtics)
offensively we have got into rhythm.” rebound.
The Lady Mustangs have taken advantage of
their athletic roster and deep bench in forms deep as its roster is an edge that others teams may not Today the Lady Mustangs have a chance to win
of guard/forward Rechel Carter (8.5 points-per game) have. seven straight games and avenge every loss thus far if
and guard Anna Nguyen (8.2 ppg). Even with an impressive stretch of wins, Delta’s with a victory over first place Santa Rosa Jr. College.
To add to the mix is 6-foot tall forward Gabby women are still looking to improve. The home game tips off at 6 p.m. in the Blanchard
Munsch who’s rebounding and scoring ability is a “It’s still frustrating at times, I think we could Gym.
mismatch for teams inside. capitalize on more turnovers,” said Coach Johnson. To contact this reporter, email at:
With the teams style, having a bench that goes as “But hopefully we’ll get better.” culpeppereric@gmail.com

Mustang Q&A with Rich Ressa Recent games roundup

Rich Ressa, head coach of
the Mustangs men’s basketball
team, gives his thoughts to John
Wallace of “The Collegian” staff
on the team and how the season
is progressing up to this point
Q : Can you try and give a
quick summary of the season
so far?
A : “We started off slow,
(we) really had a lot of new faces
and new people that are new to
the program but were coming
together and we’re doing really
well. We’re playing our best
basketball at the right time of
the season.”
Q : What do you think is
your team’s biggest strength?
A: “I think we’re playing well
as a team. We’re understanding
our roles well and really making
a point of playing our roles to
the best of our abilities.”
Q : What’s area has your
team improved the most on?
A: “I think that’s (playing as
a team) what were getting better
at. We are feeling each other out.
Like I said, we have a lot of new
faces that need to understand
how to play together and what
exactly we want as far as what’s
expected for Delta basketball.”
Q: Who would be your
MVP at this point for the
season? Not just on the
court but the player you can
always count on and is a good
example for the rest of the
players.
A : “Well our team captain is
Richard Perry who does a great
job at making sure the rest of
our guys know exactly what’s
expected of them.”
Q : Finally, what is your
final goal for the rest of the
season?
A : “Well, our final goal
is to play the absolute best we
can every game. We can control
what we can control and then
whatever happens at the end of
the season will happen at the
end of the season.”
Delta dries up
American River, 92-70
By John Wallace
Staff Writer
The men’s basketball team continued their
surge on Feb. 4, dominating American River
College throughout the game for a 92-70 win.
Marcus Beaird led the Mustangs with 20
points but no player was more important
than James Lake, whose 18 points, constant
energy and crowd pleasing plays fueled Delta.
Delta opened up a 12-point lead at the
four minute, 38 second mark in the first
half thanks to an alley-oop dunk from Pat
Livingston to Lake.
The Mustangs then cruised to a 49-36
halftime lead.
Delta College kept a consistent double-
digit lead throughout the second and Beaird’s
turnaround jumper with four and a half
minutes remaining put the Mustangs up by
20 points.
Austin Vonasek led American River
with 18 points but it was to no avail as the
Mustangs proved to be too much.
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On a mean streak
By Eric Culpepper
Sports Editor
Tenacity and teamwork. The women’s
basketball team brought them both early and
often on both sides of the court.
The Lady Mustangs avenged a 51-59 loss to
American River College with a hard fought 65-
50 victory over the Beavers, Friday, Feb. 4.
“We knew the way they had beaten us wasn’t
good enough, so we knew we were gonna
come out and get revenge,” said freshman
guard Rechel Carter, who is the team’s leading
rebounder (8.3 rpg) and scorer (8.5 ppg).
With American River’s quick sophomore
guard Kirsten Shimizu coming in the game (13
ppg), the Lady Mustangs had to come out early
with an aggressive full court press.
“She was a great player,” head coach Gina
Johnson said. “We just tried to trap her.”
The defensive pressure seemed to frustrate
the visitors. The Mustangs took advantage of
their mistakes to take a 38-20 lead into the half.
Behind guard Charisse Williams’s 24 points
and forward Gabby Munsch’s 16, the Lady
Mustangs maintained a double digit lead in the
second half to coast to their 5th straight victory
to bring their overall record to 17-9 and 7-3 in
league.
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