The Collegian - Published Oct. 21, 2022

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Suspect in serial killings arrested

him as a threat when they be gan to notice “patterns” in his behavior.

Fadden announced his arrest for the series of homicides that had the com munity on edge in recent weeks during a press conference later that afternoon.

McFadden said tips to Stockton Crime Stoppers allowed police to nar row in on the suspect and his place of residence. From there, McFadden said a police surveillance team followed him while he went out driving that morning.

“He was on a mission to kill,” said McFadden. “He was out hunting.”

McFadden said police identified

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McFadden said the suspect drove around to “parks” and “dark places” and would stop to “look around” before moving on.

According to McFadden, the sus pect was dressed in dark clothing and had a mask around his neck when he was apprehended by police that morn ing. The suspect was armed with a handgun at the time of the arrest.

“We are sure we stopped another

killing,” said McFadden.

According to a post on the Stockton Police Department’s Facebook page, homicide detectives and SWAT team members conducted a search warrant on the suspect’s apartment later that day.

The press conference also included statements from San Joaquin County District Attorney Tori Verber-Salazar, City Manager Harry Black, Mayor Kevin Lincoln, and District Attor ney-elect Ron Freitas.

“My deputy district attorneys, who have been here all night, are reviewing the evidence as we speak,” said Ver ber-Salazar about the case.

The suspect was arraigned on Tues day, Oct. 18, and charged with three

DREAMERS CENTER DEDICATED

BY VANESSA GOMEZ Staff Writer

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held for the Dreamers Success Cen ter in Holt 201 on Oct. 13, re-intro ducing it to the campus.

The center helps undocumented/ nonresident students by offering le gal, financial and emotional support through various services.

The center has been open since Fall 2019, and was scheduled to have the ceremony next semester, but was delayed due to COVID-19.

“This center is meant to be a safe space, particularly for our undocu mented students and their allies,” said Ed Aguilar, Dean of Student Services in an interview.

The center works in collaboration with the I Am/Yo Soy Club, a stu dent-run organization that works to empower undocumented voices. “I Am/Yo Soy wants to assist students with unique challenges that get in the way of achieving academic, per sonal, and professional excellence,” said Club President Aldo Guzman at the ceremony.

The ceremony comes at a partic ularly precarious time for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients. On Oct. 5, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit upheld the Texas federal judge’s ruling that the 2012 DACA policy was unlawful. On Oct. 14, a decision was made by Texas Dis trict Judge Andrew Hanen to allow current DACA recipients to renew applications, but won’t allow for any new applicants. This change in poli cy will take effect Oct. 31.

“The decision of the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals does not change our mission to welcome and serve all students,” California Community Colleges, California State University

PHOTOS BY DUANE SANDERS

Board appoints Stewart-Green

BY ARIANNA JUÁREZ Editor-in-Chief

Delta College’s Board of Trustees ap pointed Valerie Stewart-Green for its Area 6 seat during a special meeting on Oct. 11. This seat was left vacant after Dr. Teresa Brown passed away in early September. Interviews for the provisional appointment to the board were held at the Tilllie Lewis theater in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act, which necessitates that public boards conduct deliberations in public view.

This meeting was the first to be held in person since the onset of the COVID-19 pandem ic. Though open to the public, attendance in side the theater was noticeably low.

“This is not representation of the student community that we serve,” said community member Wes Swanson during public com ment. “I also find it a little disturbing that the decision will be made in this room with this small attendance.”

This meeting featured six candidates. Each was asked to answer the same set of four ques tions. Questions ranged from asking candi dates to describe how they would respond to a constituent’s concern, to defining their under standing of the role the board of trustees plays.

In the end Valerie Stewart-Green was unanimously voted onto the board. Stew art-Green is a University of San Francisco graduate, and was executive assistant to the superintendent and board of trustees for 22 years before recently retiring.

Bobby Bivens, president of Stockton’s chapter of the NAACP, endorsed candidate Stewart-Green and spoke in favor of her ap pointment during public comment.

“I do believe Valerie would be a quality improvement to this board,” said Bivens.

According to a press release from Delta College, the appointment is provisional and subject to revision if a petition against the ap pointment is filed with the appropriate amount of signatures. Community members have up to 30 days after the appointment to file.

A memorial service for Dr. Teresa Brown was held on Oct. 20 in Atherton Auditori um.

CORRECTING THE COLLEGIAN

In the Oct. 7 newspaper and the initial online version (bit.ly/3DdzCwh) of “Stu dents address lack of food,” a quote from Director of Marketing and Communica tions Alex Breitler was incorrectly attributed to Assistant Director of Auxiliary Services Nate McBride.

The Collegian apologizes for the error.

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Spooky Halloween treats to sink your fangs into

BY MARISELA QUINTUA Staff Writer

To trick or treat this upcoming season? These treats might make you change your mind!

During the month of October, various food chains surrounding Delta College have welcomed the idea of Halloween-themed foods and have kept the tradition going through the years! If you’re craving something new here are some foods to keep an eye on from a sweet doughy treat to a tricky spicy sandwich!

MCDONALD’S

McDonald’s kicks off this spooky season with their nostalgia hitting Boo Buckets.

They were released on Oct. 18 and are while supplies last. These famous buckets are not only what your Happy Meal comes in, but these holiday buckets can also be used to Trick or Treat with! They come in three differ ent colors: green (McGoblin), orange (McPunk’n), and white (McBoo). These Happy Meals include a choice of a cheeseburg er, hamburger, or chicken nuggets, fries, and a drink.

BURGER KING

This may be the spookiest sandwich I’ve seen.

Burger King has released the Ghost Pepper Whopper on Oct. 17 and it is limited time.

After a viral meme of the past Hal loween Whopper with two black buns had risen resembling the Nasty Patty from SpongeBob SquarePants, the new Whopper has since changed to orange buns.

The sandwich consists of two toasted

orange buns, bacon, a beef patty, crispy jalapeños, spicy queso, and the star is the ghost pepper cheese.

STARBUCKS

Looking for an energy boost before your next class?

Pumpkin Spice has returned for the Fall season and comes in many different drinks. Starbucks released this fall drink and many anticipate it once the leaves change. This drink comes as a latte (hot or iced), blended, or as a cold brew!

PEETS

Pumpkin Spice is no stranger to the season, but for those who cannot have dairy, they have a pumpkin spice option for you! Their pumpkin sauce is com pletely vegan and is a great alternative for those who are vegan/ dairy free. Make sure to swap out the milk for your choice of nondairy milk and you have yourself a vegan latte. Their drink also comes as a latte (hot or iced), blended, or as a cold brew!

KRISPY KREME

Krispy Kreme has rebranded this Halloween as Krispy Skremes! They are having a limited time offer of a Haunted House dozen doughnuts. They include limited time flavors such as the Spooky Spider Doughnut, Boo Batter Doughnut, Scaredy Cat Doughnut, Neon Orange Sprinkle Doughnut, Pumpkin Spice Cake Doughnut, and mini iced doughnuts with sprinkles.

They are also offering “Sat urday Scary Sharies,” which is every Saturday from Oct.15 to Halloween, anyone who buys any dozen dough nuts can also get another dozen of original glazed for $2.

BASKIN ROBBINS

The ice cream chain of 31 fla vors has added a new Flavor of the Month that in cludes a ghostly trick.

This October Baskin Robbins is including their new Spicy n’ Spooky fla vor which includes dark chocolate ice cream, spicy blood orange flakes and Ghost Pepper!

COLD STONE CREAMERY

If you are looking for a little bit of ev erything sweet, Cold Stone’s Boo Batter Ice Cream is for you.

It is their original Cake Batter Ice Cream mixed to black and includes Hal loween Oreo cookies, M&M’S, and Kit Kats. This treat can be served in a waffle cone or a cup of various sizes.

Exhaustion, bad grades: Do college students get enough sleep?

BY LAKEISHA JOHNSON Staff Writer

On average how much sleep do you think a col lege student should get?

In an 2020 article published by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, a col lege-aged student needs roughly around seven to nine hours of sleep every night.

The question is how can one manage that much sleep with all that is going on in day-to-day life? Many college students have many reasons for not getting enough adequate sleep.

“I have kids plus a part time job, so it’s hard for me to get rest,” said Mary Hinojosa, a student at Carrington College. “Juggling a part time job plus my studies is enough, and on

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top of that I have to try to be a good mom to my kids.”

Many college students juggle work and go to school. Some are also parents or caregivers to

loved ones as well.

So what does a lack of sleep typically look like? A Healthline Media article published in 2021 said an individual who doesn’t

get enough sleep isn’t just grumpy or groggy; they are also at more risk of getting diabetes, heart disease, and having mental issues such as certain mood disorders, memory issues and the list goes on.

All of these things can im pact a college student’s success.

“At my time at Mental Health we have seen college student’s needing medica tion for things like insomnia and mood disorders, Just like anything else your body needs a good amount of rest to keep up with daily activities, especially studying which needs concen tration, and with a lack of sleep that can be hard to obtain,” said Patricia Owens, former clini cian at Mental Health in Santa Clara County.

Have you ever felt tired and couldn’t find the time to rest?

Here’s some tips on how you can avoid needing constant runs to Starbucks or Dutch Brothers for your daily dose of caffeine: Listen to your body. If your body is calling for rest the best thing to do is to do so, plan your schedule wisely. Don’t put too much on your calendar. Avoid trying to do everything at once and spread it out during a week’s time.

Delegate responsibilities. If you are a single parent or a full time worker with a hectic schedule, make sure you are not afraid to ask for help. Most of the time people will help if they see an individual willing to help themselves.

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Limited edition spooky season donuts from Krispy Kreme. PHOTO BY MARISELA QUINTUA

The Collegian staff’s favorite part of Halloween

“My favorite part of Halloween is the “take one” candy bowls. My sister and I usually take a handful and run away after because free candy is the best candy.”

Jada Portilllo

“The decorations everywhere I go! Seeing all of the de tailed pumpkins, life sized skeletons, fake spider webs, etc. When I go for a walk around my neighborhood, I love seeing the creativity around all the neighborhoods and how much people still care to decorate!”

Marisela Quintua

Halloween isn’t my absolute favorite part of the year but it is definitely up there. There are so many reasons why Halloween is awesome I can’t even be gin to name them all. Everything from scary mov ies, candy, happy haunts, to the time of year I love.

Probably what I love most though is the spooky vibe we get every year in the Halloween season. The unsettling feeling you get when you look down a dark hallway or thinking there is someone fol lowing you but it’s just the fallen leaves blowing in the October breeze. Halloween to me almost makes us more comfortable with the things that frighten us which I think is healthy because people need to be more fearless in general, but Halloween is also the only acceptable time to be fearful so it’s great.

Lincoln Sievers

“Halloween is fun because you get to have free candy and you get to meet people as well. Moreover, Halloween is also a holiday where we get to be out with friends and retrieve candy from peo ple. So, it’s a fun holiday to enjoy.”

Saadiq Afzal

“To me Halloween is the best time of the year because it is in fall, which is the perfect season to me. I also like that we can dress up as whatever we want (well not entirely) but still it’s real ly fun. Since I’m older, I can’t say because of the candy, however, I do enjoy giving away candy and see how others are dressed up!”

Bryan Ramos

“I think ever since I decided at the ripe old age of 11 or 12 that going trick or treating was too childish for me, I’ve spent most Halloweens watching scary movies. The issue with that is that I really hate jump scares, so when I do watch a horror mov ie, if something jumps out, I immediately pause it and watch something else.”

Vanessa Gomez

“I enjoy Halloween as an adult because I’m making memories with my nieces and nephews. I’ve been going trick-a-treating with them since 2007. With Halloween it’s fun seeing all the kids dressed up with normal to off the wall type of costumes. As the kids get older they can always have the memories that we had hung out on Halloween, and it’s also a tradition that we can look back on for years. I also tell the kids my sugar is dropping so they will give me some of their candy as we’re walking house to house.”

Christina Goodman

“Scary movies, haunted houses and lots and lots of candy are my fondest memories of Halloween. I remember my mother taking me trick or treating and that was fun because we could dress up as whatever we wanted to be on that day. One of the scariest movies of all time has to be “Poltergeist,” which is an all time favorite of mine, especially on Halloween. The haunted houses were definitely scary with an all famous trip to the Winchester Mystery House in San Jose. The candy is basically free when you can get it from a relative or neighbor. So in all Halloween is a fun yet scary adventurous time of year for me.”

Lakeisha Johnson

Textbooks still an unaffordable expense for college students

BY JADA PORTILLO Opinion Editor

One hundred dollars for 200 pages of words we’re gonna forget in two weeks.

Students have found themselves scavenging for PDF versions of their textbooks through Twitter, Reddit, Library Genesis, and sketchy links.

All because textbooks are some thing that remain unaffordable for the majority of students.

“We definitely recognize that the cost of textbooks has increased, and we understand the financial burden that causes for many students. The cost of textbooks has gone up partly as a result of inflation and it’s not just a Delta College issue, but all over the country.

Textbook publishers set the price for their books, and that is something outside of our control,” said Assistant Director of Auxiliary Services Nate McBride.

Besides PDF versions of textbooks, you can also search through websites

like Amazon for much cheaper options than what is provided at the Bookstore.

Personally, Amazon is my go-to when purchasing textbooks for my classes because it is affordable for me. Renting a textbook is less than $20 dollars while at Delta it’s more than $30 and a credit card is required.

“If you want to rent, the bookstore is your best bet, in my opinion because it’s easier to return them. But if you want to buy your books nearly any where else is better,” said Aryn Mor ganna.

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for the bookstore to gouge students.

“Bookstore staff do their best to match textbook prices from other sources as much as possible,” said McBride.

Delta also offers zero-cost textbook courses so students can have affordable options at their fingertips.

“First of all, this fall Delta has offered hundreds of ‘zero-cost’ text book courses – that is, courses that do not have a cost associated with them for textbooks. When students are searching for classes in MyDelta, they can now specifically search for these zero-cost textbook classes. On the search page, look for an option under ‘Open Education Resource’ that reads, “Filter for sections with a free text book option only.” That’s a great way to search for the most affordable classes,” said McBride.

While there are zero-cost textbook courses, there are also book vouchers available through EOPS (Extended Opportunity Programs and Services). EOPS is located in DeRicco 234.

‘What’s your favorite Halloween costume?’

“When I dressed as a boy in middle school and people really thought I was a dude.”

“There are also book vouchers available through programs like EOPS. About two-thirds of Delta students qualify for EOPS as long as they take 12 or more units, so it’s definitely worth checking out,” said McBride.

Although some professors are kind enough to give a PDF version through Canvas, some professors require new text books with codes included in the textbook.

“Thing is a lot of professors have you buy books that come with codes and the codes are what cost money and you can’t buy a used code and that ends up costing students more in the long run,” said Heidi Samson.

Will textbooks forever be over priced? Will the knights in shining armor saving us from the cost always be grants and loans?

The reality of buying books is that it continues to be an overpriced market, despite services and actions that are meant to curb the costs. As we start a new semester soon, here’s to not-so-hap py shopping for overpriced textbooks.

“My mom’s friend has handmade me a dalmatian costume because I loved ‘101 Dalmations’ when I was a kid and it was probably the most memorable”

Jenny Vang Marissa Corral Kristael Navarro

“The last one that I can remember when I painted my face as Catrina.”

“I would have to say Chucky.”

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Judy Sosa

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Celebrating Indigenous Peoples Day

BY CHRISTINA GOODMAN Photo Editor

On Oct. 6, Delta College celebrated Indigenous Peo ples Day. The annual event featured Native speakers and dancers and paid tribute to the history and culture of the First Nations peoples inhab

iting the continent.

The event was sponsored by the San Joaquin California teacher’s Association’s Social Justice and Equity Commit tee, the Associated Students of Delta College, the Cultural Awareness Program and the Chianx/Latinx Faculty.

Delta’s L.H. Horton Gallery showcases Filipino American artwork

BY VANESSA GOMEZ Staff Writer

In celebration of Filipino Heritage Month, the L.H. Horton Art Gallery is exhibiting art from nine different art ists in its newest exhibit, Contemporary Filipino American Art.

The opening of the exhibit was pre ceded by an award ceremony hosted by the Stockton Chapter of the Filipino American National Historical Society (FANHS), which honored several Fil ipino Americans, including Delta Col lege Counselor Debra Louie, for con

tributions to the community.

“I believe it’s important to bring cultural awareness to the campus as a whole,” said Gallery Coordinator Jan Marlese, who curated the exhibition.

For Marlese, this exhibition is part of a larger goal of exhibiting different cul tural and ethnic groups an ability to ex press themselves through art. In 2013, she hosted an exhibition on themes of black identity, and has continued to host shows focusing on cultural and ra cial identity.

The exhibition features a diverse ar ray of artwork and mediums, including

paintings, photography, sculptures and filmed performances. There will also be a live dance performance on Oct. 22 by Kim Requesto on the President’s Pa tio outside the Horton Administration Building.

“I believe art is special because it can integrate with different ideas and subjects in multifaceted ways,” said Marlese.

For the artists, portraying cultural heritage allows for the smaller cultural signifiers to take center stage.

“The iconic golden Manila Enve lope in Boekelmann’s work is an invi

tation to unearth and visually articulate the complexity of home,” reads Mic Dino Boekelmann’s artist statement. The mundane Manila Envelope that is a staple of every office is transformed into a dress, demonstrating the com plex history that such a simple object may have.

The Contemporary Filipino Amer ican Art exhibit will run from Oct. 13 through Nov. 10. Admissions to the L.H. Horton Gallery is free.

Mario Moreno being gifted and cleansed on Indigenous Peoples Day.

Indigenous Peoples day participant in full attire. PHOTOS BY CHRISTINA GOODMAN

Galleon II (2011) by Pamela Ybañez

Make Do: part one (2022) by Eliza O. Barrios

She’s Here (2022) by Mic Diño Boekel mann

PHOTOS BY DYLAN JAEKEL

HAVE A GOURD HALLOWEEN WITH PUMPKIN STENCILS

BY DYLAN JAEKEL Feature Editor

It can be messy, it can be lengthy, but we still do it year after year because we love it; the age old traditions of carving pumpkins each Hal loween.

OPTION 1:

1. Choose your stencil

Print or trace stencil to fit the dimensions of your pumpkin.

Tape stencil to pumpkin.

Trace stencil by creating holes with push pin

Draw lines connecting holes

Carve.

Pumpkins big and small adorning smiling faces or more elaborate designs.

You could dive right in and freehand your chosen design or you could opt for the aid of a stencil. Here are a couple of simple ways to transfer your stencil to your pumpkin:

OPTION 2:

1. Choose your stencil.

2. Print or trace stencil to fit the dimensions of your pumpkin.

3. Color backside of stencil with a pencil.

4. Tape stencil to pumpkin.

Trace design by applying pressure to stencil using a pen or pencil

(Optional) Trace over transfered pencil lines with pen/ marker.

5. Carve.

PHOTO BY CHRISTINA GOODMAN. PUMPKINS CARVED BY DYLAN JAEKEL

Tracy slays first Pride

Please practice safety when carving your pumpkins:PLEASE PRACTICE SAFETY WHEN CARVING YOUR PUMPKINS:

• Do not leave children unattended when they carve their pumpkins

• Clean your workspace before and after carving

• Keep knives facing away from your body as you cut

• Pumpkins guts are very slippery, carve your pump kin slowly

• Always be wary of your hand positioning

• Use pumpkin caving kits. These kits contain tools best for carving and for avoiding injury

• If you do injure yourself be sure to have a first aid kit on hand and near by

Need some ideas to spruce up the pumpkins adorning your doorstep this Halloween season?

Go to bit.ly/deltapumpkinstencils to check out some pumpkin carv ing stencils.

Drag show co-host “Katalina” commands the stage.

Tracy’s first ever pride event was held on Sunday, Oct. 9. The event was filled with vendors selling food and items such as clothing, pride flags, and books. Stockton animal rescue, East of Eden, was there with animals ready for adop tion and looking for loving homes.

Organizations from the surrounding San Joaquin County, such as the San Joaquin Pride Center, offered access to resources for the LGBTQ+ community and allies. A stage was constantly occupied by singers and entertainers, and later a drag show featuring seven local queens.

The day provided a beautiful opportunity for a community to come together and celebrate their pride and/or show their support for others. After the success of this year’s event, many Tracy residents can’t wait for next year’s pride.

Top: Drag show co-host Gigi Banks captivates the audience Above: Pride organizers William Mutzenberg and Andrea Juarez Smith. Right: Singer Felicia Zapata displays beautiful vocals

PHOTOS BY DYLAN JAEKEL

HALLOWEEN ENDS... HOPEFULLY

BY DYLAN JAEKEL Feature Editor

When you think of the best horror movie of all time, many would say Halloween. The movie has grown to be an iconic sta ple of the slasher and horror genres, however many of the franchise’s additions are not regarded in nearly the same light.

With yet another “Hallow een” installment released on Oct. 14, will fans finally see the end of Michael Myers in “Halloween Ends”?

It may seem clear that some of the Halloween installments were produced not necessarily out of the love for film, but rather the love for the money the films were bound to bring in. The franchise’s recent switch to the free streaming platform Peacock with “Halloween Kills” and “Halloween Ends” may on the surface level seem to be to the benefit of the fan rather than the studio, but this isn’t necessarily the case.

According to ‘TheNum bers.com”, 2018’s Halloween and 2021’s “Halloween Kills” surpassed the original Hallow een in box office sales, making more than $255 million and more than $130 million in worldwide box office sales respectively, while “Halloween” made more than $70 million.

Mediocre remakes and reboots aren’t uncommon in the film industry, especially within the horror genre. We can see this with countless installments, remakes and even crossovers within franchises like “Scream,” “Friday the

Thirteenth” and “Nightmare on Elm Street.” Studios capitalize on cult followings and devout fans by giving them cheap thrills, often taking advantage of genuine emotions.

“Halloween” is still so popu lar today because fans resonate with Jamie Lee Curtis’ portray al of the strong and persevering Laurie Strode.

Fans also saw Michael Myers as representative of their own monsters; the original Halloween portrayed Myers as human, but franchise install ments and the horror genre

rule of “the monster always comes back” has made Myers into an otherworldly, and likely immortal, being.

Michael Myers had been stabbed, shot six times in “Halloween II” alone, and even set on fire, at what point do we as fans become desensitized to predictable and unnecessary violence?

John Carpenter’s 1987 “Halloween” was a hit because it was filled with genuine suspense, rather than solely fx and gore.

In reality, many of the Hal

loween installments would be regarded with much less scru tiny if they were stand-alone films, it is their connection to a franchise that creates heated debates among fans; actions in one film have the power to change the lore of past films and the trajectory of new ones.

The increasingly common reboots of slasher genre fran chises may signal the death of the genre itself. New movies are being made to cater to the newer generations of fans and moviegoers, but it is quite possible that this new genera

tion doesn’t have an interest in the tiered slasher trope. Maybe it’s time to put many of these franchises to rest, instead of attempting to create closure for the fan.

The genre of horror is expanding, diversifying, and pushing new boundaries, maybe monsters like Michael Myer do not have a place in this new age of horror. Though Michael Myers remains one of the kings of Halloween frights, this latest franchise installment has many fans hoping that the movie’s title comes to fruition.

Music to cause fright on Halloween night

BY CHRISTINA GOODMAN Staff Writer

When it comes to Halloween what are your go to songs?

Do you already have a play list ready for when you’re walking with your kids, nieces and nephews trick-atreating? Here’s a list of some songs that I used to hear when I was younger and still play till this day.

MICHAEL JACKSON/“THRILLER”

This song reminds me of being in elementary school having a Halloween party. It also puts me in the Halloween spirit when I’m taking my nieces and nephews trick-or-treating and we’re playing music as we’re going door to door.

HOCUS POCUS SOUNDTRACK/ “I PUT A SPELL ON YOU” on you. I prefer this song because they jazzed it up more and made it a bop.

It’s also a core memory from when I was younger and I had watched it with my sister and grandparents.

ROCKWELL/ “SOMEBODY WATCHING ME” Bobby Pickett ft. Michael Jackson.

Listening to this song and walking around trick-or-treating. Also that everyone is watching each other go door-to-door asking for candy.

BOBBY PICKETT/“MONSTER MASH” This song reminds me of working at a daycare and the kids went room to room trick-or-treating.

MICHAEL JACKSON/ “GHOSTS”

This song has a 90’s vibe with the beats and the lyrics as well. It’s simply a hit that have the usu al dancing and movie music videos that Micheal always used to deliver.

JOHN CARPENTER “HALLOWEEN THEME –MAIN TITLE” & “THE SHAPE LURKS”

Perhaps the most iconic of all Halloween music comes from none other than of course, the original ‘Hal loween’ directed and musically com posed by John Carpenter. Released in 1983, these two tracks specifically filled

my childhood with terror, along with millions of others. The classic music is infamous and continues to strike a fear-chord with people to this day.

— Entertainment Editor, Nick Michelsen

Delta College to play host to safe trick or treat event on Oct. 29

BY CHRISTINA GOODMAN Staff Writer BY LINCOLN SIEVERS Staff Writer

Happy Halloween, Delta!

The Halloween season is finally here at Delta and the school has some exciting upcoming spooky events coming this month for students and their families.

On Saturday, Oct. 29, Del ta will host Fierce’s Fall Fest in CTE Land from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. for students, staff and the Stockton community.

The festival is sponsored by Delta’s Career & Technical Ed ucation (CTE) and Delta Adults on the Right Trac for Employ ment (DARTE) to boost aware ness of everything the school has to offer.

“The reason for this event is for the community to have ex posure to Career and Technical Education,” said Dr. Heather Maloy, director of DARTE.

“That Delta is not only a twoyear degree institution, however we offer many different short term certificate programs that

can lead to high wage jobs in the community.”

The event will feature Hal loween tricks and treats, as well as other entertainments. This includes trackless train rides, bounce houses, photo booths, free snow cones, a costume pa rade and more.

The festival will also provide a 10-stop tour of booths for CTE programs. There you can trick or treat and get candy and also learn some invaluable informa tion about the different degrees you can earn and certificate pro

grams available at Delta.

“I want our community to see that Delta’s College is a part of their story,” said Maloy. “I want our communities children to see their future and can be here at Delta College.”

Later in the day, there will also be a fundraiser held by the Del ta College Foundation, “Back to Our Future.”

Starting at 6 p.m. on Oct. 29 at Danner Hall, the event will showcase the future of the Foundation and showcase dif ferent student, staff and college

programs.

“The ‘Back To Our Future’ fundraiser is the first of many new efforts led by the Delta College Foundation to make an impact on students today, tomorrow and well into the fu ture,” said Joseph Feneck, exec utive director of the Foundation.

“This event is a wonderful op portunity for the Delta College Foundation to cultivate new relationships, strengthen com munity partnerships, and raise funds to enhance the education al experiences of our students.”

A still image fire from “Halloween Ends.”

PHOTO COURTESY OF UNIVERSAL STUDIOS/EPK.TV

Mustangs volleyball ranked second in California

BY SAADIQ AFZAL Sports Editor

Delta women’s volleyball team are ranked No. 2 in the state of California as of Oct. 11 2022.

The volleyball team has an overall record of 17-2 and a record of 9-0 in the Big 8 play as of Oct. 14 2022.

“I think it doesn’t really feel like it’s real because last year, we were kind of mediocre and of course we wanted to do good, but it’s just that we weren’t great, but we weren’t bad,” said Ellie Crowell, sophomore setter and co-captain. “And, I think that this year, it’s crazy to hear that we are ranked so high.”

The players’ motivation this season revolves around playing for each other and being excited for each other on their successes.

“I feel like our motivation is honestly playing for each other,” said Emma Miller, sophomore outside hitter and co-captain. “I feel like we get really excit ed when everyone else has success. It’s not really a personal thing. It’s just that we wanna play for each other.”

During volleyball practice, the players coach and support each other throughout their sessions. Whether it’s calling out how many times they hit the ball to each other or serving the ball to each oth er, the main quality that the players show through out their practice is cohesiveness.

“I think we are all like sisters this year since our team is so small, there’s no drama and problems,” said Crowell. “We’re all there for each other and we are a lot closer than last year.”

As for the team’s goals this season, the players and coaches are focused on playing one match at a time and winning the Big 8 conference is definitely a goal for the team as well.

“We’re really focused on playing one match at a time and right now, we’re first place in the Big 8 con ference and we are hoping that we can sustain that,” said head coach Molly Hummel. “So, winning the conference is definitely a goal for us.”

On Sept. 23 2022, the Mustangs defeated Folsom Lake College 3-0, which gave Hummel her 200th win of her career.

“I feel grateful for all the players that have come

through this program and it just speaks volumes about the program that we have had here for many years,” said Hummel. “We have had a lot of success. So, I’m grateful for all of those players who have contributed to each and one of those wins.”

In addition to the volleyball team’s accomplish ments, sophomore outside hitter and co-captain Sa vannah LeBarre was one of three players who won 2022 CCCWVCA state player of the week for week 7. She stated that her teammates are the reason why she won this award.

“My teammates helped me achieve winning state player of the week,” said LeBarre. “Without my teammates, I wouldn’t have been able to win this award. I’m thankful for winning state player of the week.”

The Mustangs have been on a seven game win ning streak as of Oct. 14 2022, winning their most recent game against Santa Rosa College. The team will continue on with their schedule by playing an away game against Folsom Lake College on Oct. 26 at 6:30 p.m.

New general manager named for the Stockton Ports

BY SAADIQ AFZAL Sports Editor

The Stockton Ports have recently announced a new GM for the team, and he has deep roots with the city of Stockton and Delta College.

Jordan Feneck, a Univer sity of the Pacific graduate, was promoted to the general manager of the Ports in Sep tember 2022. Recently, he was involved in the Mustangs in the Outfield outreach event with Delta College on Aug. 7 and 8, which drew 2,300 at tendees.

“Mustangs in the Outfield was a really special event for our community and I was honored to be involved with it,” said Jordan. “It was great to work with Delta College and see the hard work come to life. I am already looking forward to continuing the partnership with Delta Col lege in the future.”

The ties don’t stop there either.

Jordan’s mother, Diane Feneck, works as a counselor for Delta, and his brother, Jo seph Feneck, was hired as the director of the college’s fund raising Foundation.

“I am so incredibly proud of him for his hard work and his accomplishments,” said Joseph. “Jordan has always loved Stockton and our local community. And to see him in a position that allows him

to bring our community to gether in a form of entertain ment at baseball games, it’s really cool and really exciting.

Jordan has always been a hard worker and he’s really good at what he does.”

Diane said that she’s very excited to see Jordan work for the team and she loves watch ing her son work and engag ing with people.

“I am just so excited,” said Diane. “His dad and I have become season ticket holders as a result of him working for the Ports. So, we go to a lot of the games and honestly, my favorite part of the game is to see him in action. So, from a mother’s perspective, I love going and watching him work because I like to see how he does his job and how he en gages with people.”

Before Jordan became GM of the team, he interned at the Ports while he was at UOP and it was through a sports marketing class he had taken while he was at college.

“The internship really cul minated what I have studied in school and it taught me about a different side of sports that not a lot of people are aware of,” said Jordan. “I have always been an avid sports fan and I obviously went to Ports games as a kid and it’s fun to see the back end side of things. It’s really interest ing to learn about how much goes into putting on a suc

cessful season that the fans get to come and have a great time and a lot of them aren’t aware of how much work goes into it.”

Jordan also graduated at the University of Pacific with a degree in sports manage

ment in 2020 and he believes that hard work will get you everywhere in life and that he always told himself he want ed to be general manager of the Ports one day.

“I always like to believe that hard work gets you ev

erywhere that you need to be in life,” said Jordan. “As soon as I started interning here, I got to know the peo ple who were in my position now and I learned a lot from them. And, I always told my self that I wanted to be the general manager one day. I’m glad that it came a lot soon er than I expected it, but I’m definitely ready for it and I’m excited and grateful for the opportunity.”

As for Jordan’s advice for Delta College students on goals and motivation, he wants students to simply take chances and to always be con fident and faithful in what you do in life.

“My best piece of advice is to take chances because it’s easy, especially now that the world kind of changed after the pandemic,” said Jordan.

“It’s easy to get comfortable with what you’re doing and to get set in the mindset of just wanting to take the easy way, but that’s not gonna get you far in life. You have to be willing to take chances and take a gamble on yourself. And, the biggest thing is that you have to have the confi dence and faith in what you do as well.”

The Stockton Ports will start their regular season in Spring of 2023 and the team’s first game will be against the Modesto Nuts on Friday, April 7.

Stockton Ports general manager Jordan Feneck. COURTESY PHO TO

Delta’s volleyball team posing for a team picture after their 3-0 win against Diablo Valley College. PHOTO BY SAADIQ AFZAL

Feneck has ties to Delta College through mother, brother and has collaborated on projects

Fentanyl dangers pose risks to recreational drug use

BY NICHOLAS MICHELSEN Entertainment Editor

It’s Halloween time. The spooky season that is filled with tricks, treats, screams, ghouls, monsters and parties. But not all parties are innocent with punch and cookies. Some party favors take the form of alcohol, prescriptions drugs or illic it substances. If you’re a party monster, keep in mind the dan gerous game that you are play ing with these ‘Tricky-Treats’.

According to the CDC, the annual 2021 death statistics in the U.S. for fentanyl are: Synthetic Opioids (fentan yl) 71,238. A number up from 57,834 in 2020, for a combined estimated two-year total of

129,072 deaths by accidental overdose.

Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is up to 50 times stronger than heroin and 80-100 times stronger than morphine, ac cording to the National Coali tion Against Prescription Drug Abuse.

A newsletter sent out to par ents and educators at the start of the Fall 2022 semester by the San Joaquin County Office of Education warned of risks.

“People often don’t know that they are taking fentanyl or how much fentanyl a drug contains. Even in small doses, fentanyl can be deadly,” the letter read.

Drugs like cocaine laced with fentanyl or even counterfeit pharmaceuticals pressed to look

La Raza Employees Association raises funds for student scholarships

The La Raza Employees Association held “Tacos for Scholarships” events on Oct.

to

funds for student scholar ships. Tacos de los Reyes served chicken, beef, and pork tacos, as well as quesadillas, and agua fresca. Half of the proceeds from the event will be directed toward scholarships for students on campus. PHOTOS BY SAADIQ AFZAL

identical are becoming more common throughout the United States. During September 2022, several high school students died from fentanyl overdoses.

According to the prelimi nary CDC data from 2021, “the leading cause of death among people in the ages of 18 to 45 years, were accidental injuries; mainly accidental synthetic opi oid overdoses.”

Public Information Officer Sergeant Jim Bock of the Del ta College Police Department pointed out the lack of overdose cases on campus specifically.

“We’ve never had, in recent history, I would say within the last 10 years; anything to do with a drug overdose of any kind [on campus],” said Bock.

NARCAN DISTRIBUTION

Narcan is available to the pub lic for free Monday through Fri day, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at San Joaquin County Public Health Services, 420 S. Wilson Way in Stockton. Pickup is confidential.

However, Bock did admit this may be in part due to the fact that Delta College does not have any dorms on site, mean ing any overdoses may not be occurring on campus, bypassing campus statistics. Even still, all Delta College police officers carry Narcan.

Benjamin B. Morrison M.D., Chief Medical Officer of Community Medical Centers, and part of the Opioid Safety

Coalition, said Narcan is readily available if needed.

“There’s a lot of different places people can get Narcan. You can get it from pharmacies, you can get a prescription for it... If someone’s experimenting with [drugs], yeah someone should have Narcan available. If some one has an overdose, they should be getting Narcan immediately,” Dr. Morrison said. Morrison explained that it is crucial to ad minister opioid blocking drugs immediately during an overdose and to call 911 as soon as possi ble, since the effects will begin to wear off within a span of 30 to 90 minutes.

FAFSA, Dream Act applications open

BY BRYAN RAMOS Staff Writer

The FAFSA and California Dream Act applications opened on Oct. 1, for the 2023-2024 academic year.

These forms are what help students get financial aid, such as grants, schol arships, and other financial awards.

Both applications work for simi lar purposes, however, their require ments/eligibility are different.

The Free Application For Student Aid (FAFSA) is for those born in the United States. According to the Na tional Immigration Law Center, the Dream Act is for non-residents who have entered the U.S. at 16 years old or younger and have been here for five years or more.

“We offer a wide range of grants and loans for students and these appli cations assist us in determining what financial aid programs a student may qualify for,” said Tina Lent, Delta’s FInancial Aid director. “Some of our scholarships also require a student to have a FAFSA or Dream Act appli cation on file to determine eligibility.”

According to Delta’s website, the

applications help the institution decide how much financial help a student will get based on Expect ed Family Contribution (EFC) and Cost of Attendance (COA), among other factors, as a way to calculate the amount of the financial aid re wards.

Lent recommends students that plan to transfer to a four-year univer sity fill out these forms.

“Students that are planning to transfer to a 4-year university should plan on completing the FAFSA or Dream Act application as soon as the application comes out to ensure they are considered for all financial aid pro grams they may qualify for,” said Lent.

Delta College provides support for these applications through the Delta Connect Center, which is located on the first floor of DeRicco. The center is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Wednesdays from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Appointments can also be sched uled through Delta’s website with the Live Chat feature, which is available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

ARREST: Suspect arraigned Oct. 18

counts of murder.

“I look forward to prosecuting him to the fullest extent of the law,” said Freitas.

Citing the ongoing status of the in vestigation, McFadden shared very few details about the arrest and evidence

against the suspect.

Though an arrest has been made, the investigation into these homicides and the suspect is ongoing.

If you have any tips, you can submit them to stocktoncrimestoppers.org

DREAMERS: Center fully open after establishment in 2019

ships undocumented communities face.

A tip line is also available and can be reached at (209) 937-8167. and the University of California said in a statement.

Delta College will continue to support undocumented/nonresident students through the Dreamer Suc cess Center and the I Am/Yo Soy program.

“No matter what happens, this center will be here,” said Aguilar in response to the ruling.

Delta participated in the Undoc umented Week of Action by show casing statewide webinars every day from the California Community Chancellor’s Office and hosting ad ditional workshops in the Dreamer Success Center focused on the hard

Despite the situation, the ceremo ny was a joyous event. The ceremo ny was accompanied with a maria chi band and food was served to the attendees. During the ceremony a new logo for the center was unveiled, which was designed by Art Professor Mario Moreno.

“When you see that butterfly,” Moreno explained during the cer emony. “...We don’t know where they’re going. But we know that they’re going out into the commu nity. And they leave the center, and they go with that hope that they’re going to affect change and bring it back.”

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