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MIDTERMS DELIVER NATIONAL SURPRISE

BY CATLAN NGUYEN Feature Editor

Anticipation for the 2018 midterms has been growing ever since President Donald Trump was elected in 2016.

The midterm election decides the make up of both local and state governments, as well as the House of Representatives and the Senate.

This election also determines who controls aspects that directly affect local towns and schools, with offices such as governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of the state, attorney general, insurance commissioner, Delta College’s Board of Trustees, and more up for grabs.

In a surprising turn of events, Democrats took the majority in the House of Representatives while Republicans strengthened their numbers in the Senate in preliminary results Gavin Newsom pulled ahead in the race for governor of California. Although a majority of those in the San Joaquin County voted for John H. Cox, Newsom led the state overall in preliminary results.

Incumbent Diane Feinstein was re-elected as California’s U.S. Senator. A majority of those in San Joaquin County voted for Kevin De Leon, but deciding votes for Feinstein came from L.A. County, the largest in the state.

More locally, Janet Rivera won San Joaquin Delta College Trustee Area No. 3, representing North Stockton.

Charles Jennings won Delta Trustee Area No. 4, representing Lodi.

Proposition 6, which called to repeal a state gas tax, was rejected by a majority of the state.

San Joaquin County, however, voted to approve it by less than 1 percent.

Proposition 7, which allowed the state Legislature to change Daylight Savings Time, was approved by a majority of the state.

Proposition 10, the rent control proposition, was rejected by a larger proportion of the state.

San Joaquin County also voted no by a large majority.

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Rivera: 49.53%

Jennings: 51.85%

Brown: 32.46%

Oren: 48.15%

Vasquez: 18.01%

Governor

Prop 6

Cox: 40.7%

Yes: 44.9%

Newsom: 59.3%

No: 55.1%

U.S. Senate

Prop 7

De Leon: 45.7%

No: 40.1%

Feinstein: 54.3%

Yes: 59.9%

Secretary of State

Prop 10

Meuser: 38.3%

Yes: 38.3%

Padilla: 61.7%

No: 61.7%

Board of Trustees results are from the San Joaquin County Registrar of Voters. Results from state races were taken from vote.sos.ca.gov. Poll data was taken on Thursday, Nov. 8.

Danner re-opening fulfills some students’ requests bigger variety of things rather than the limited items in the cafeteria,” said Lyric Tubman.

After reopening on Oct. 29, the DanOptions available in Danner are still ner cafeteria is now back in business for limited, but include: chicken strips, the rest of the semester. build-your-own waffles, biscuits and Danner being reopened has students gravy, as well as oatmeal and the salad spending more time on campus, offerbar. ing a solution for complaints lodged up The once-popular grill remains closed. to this point in the semester by the stuThe reopening of Danner means less dent body. business for the food trucks.

“It’s more convenient, everything off “We have definitely been a lot slowcampus is a good walk away and the er since Danner reopened,” said Mobile food trucks can get expensive,” said stuMenuz worker Noun Neth. dent Maggie Abrica.

Although many students prefer to get During the beginning of the semesfood from Danner because it is more after, the cafeteria was closed — the refordable, others do enjoy the different sult of food services employees opting A student waits for Starbucks drink located in the now re-opened Danner cafeteria. options provided by the food trucks. to take the Supplemental Employees PHOTO BY JASMINE GONZALEZ “Last I checked, Danner didn’t have Retirement Plan. The positions weren’t the warm food out. They just had the refilled. boxes that keep food warm. I prefer DanDue to this, students were left with limited breakfast or lunch options on cam- ner when the food is cooked right then and there,” said Delta student Travis Gross. pus, aside from small snacks and some hot food available in the bookstore.

Danner makes a difference on the Delta campus by being not only a cafeteria Food trucks near the Locke and Holt buildings have been another alternative. offering affordable food to students, but also providing a place to sit, work and “I like the idea of having food trucks on campus because I can choose from a hang out with friends on campus.

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DELTA AIMS TO CURB FOOD INSECURITY

BY VIVIENNE AGUILAR Opinion Editor

People in need, from those who are homeless to struggling families, can suffer greatly during the winter. Organizations in Stockton work hard year round and face more challenges when the city gets cold, and the Associated Students of Delta College (ASDC) is taking steps to help these organizations help others.

On campus, ASDC is hosting a canned food drive for students. Bins for collection can be found in the library, bookstore, counseling center on the second floor of the DeRicco building, and near the mail room in the Horton Administration building.

At the beginning of the semester, Delta’s food pantry was stocked at about a quarter of what it is since the bins went out.

“We had a huge amount come from the library,” said ASDC Student Activities Coordinator Ana Villegas.

Students in need visit the ASDC Pantry so the shelves are in need of constant restocking. Forms must be submitted from students requesting assistance.

Questions on the food pantry client intake form ask students to describe their financial hardship, how they heard about the pantry, and Delta enrollment along with personal verification.

Portions are given out to students based on household size. ASDC’s portion chart states students are allowed two pantry visits per month. Categories of food include canned vegetables, fruit, soups/broths/sauces and protein.

Those donation are asked to consider students may not have a can opener or a stove available. Microwavable and easily opened cans are preferred. A list of specific nonperishable food items students find most helpful can be found in the ASDC office next to the Pride Center in the Shima building.

This Saturday, ASDC is also hosting a community donation walk, door to door, off of Benjamin Holt Drive.

“It’s almost like trick or treating, but for canned foods,” Villegas said.

Director of Student Activities Shayla Walker has reached out to students in

Top left: A garden at the Emergency Food Bank. Bottom left: Donation bins for cans located in Goleman Library. Top right: ASDC Food Pantry collects the donations of cans. PHOTO BY VIVIENNE AGUILAR

an email asking for volunteers for this event.

“We will be meeting in the Trader Joe’s parking lot in Lincoln Village at 10 a.m. We would like our food pantry to be filled, especially around the holiday season to be able to serve students in need on campus,” said Walker.

On Nov. 15, ASDC and Stockton’s Emergency Food Bank will be teaming up to host HarvestFest. Fresh produce will be provided, according to Gillian Murphy, interim chief executive officer of the Emergency Food Bank.

“Hardly any barrels are left on-site at the Emergency Food Bank, because

many businesses want to host stations around this time of the year,” Murphy said.

The organization is currently receiving hundreds of turkeys for Stocktonians in need of Thanksgiving dinners.

The Food Bank runs thanks to volunteers.

Volunteers come from a multitude of backgrounds. Some serve community service at the food bank, others offer their time and skill as security.

The system of volunteers are vetted by administration at the Emergency Food Bank, all of which is made possible by monetary donations. According to Murphy, the Food Bank is able

to stretch dollars further than physical donations.

Although the food bank has and will receive many frozen turkey donations, if necessary they will purchase more to reach their goal of four thousand for Thanksgiving boxes.

ASDC and Stockton’s Emergency Food Bank are working diligently. They both have hurdles to overcome during the holiday season, which has proven to be difficult for many in our community.

Delta’s food pantry and Stockton’s food bank are looking forward to new freezer facilities to keep perishable items for those in need.

New York Times empowers aspiring journalists President Donald Trump openly addresses the media “This is one of the most as the “enemy of the people,” dangerous times I have seen Eibeck questioned Sulzberger to be a journalist. At the New about his thoughts on how the York Times we have lost more media could deflect these negjournalist in 25 years than in ative comments.

“We have to trust in certain World War I, II, and the Cold War put together,” said Arthur news organizations to look for Sulzberger, former publisher reliable sources,” he said. “See and current chair of the board the values and if it’s a pit. Look of The New York Times Com- at organizations that present pany. It was a sobering statistic multiple sides of a story.”

By the media taking account for a room filled with potential journalists, hoping to break of what they are producing and taking the time to get factuinto the industry.

During the “Impact of Me- al evidence, it’s able to depict dia and Truth on Democracy” to the public that the truth of event, hosted by the Univer- both sides of a story are being sity of the Pacific, Sulzberger told. Sulzberger went further to sat down with local students explain to young and upcomand journalists as well as the ing journalists in the audience President of UOP, Pamela A. that the press is entitled to the Eibeck, to discuss the current basics of freedom of the press state of journalism and where given by the Founding Fathers.

Eibeck also asked Sulzbergthe industry is headed.

In this day and age where er to give new journalists ad-

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vice on social media today in relations to journalism.

He stated that 70 percent of retweets on Twitter regarding news are wrong. However, he said, society can make all the difference by not giving social media outlets tremendous power to lie.

With such heavy discussions in the room Sulzberger made sure to keep the audience awake and engaged by making jokes throughout the presentation.

When he was asked how we should go about gathering true information in a world that relies heavily on social media news, he replied, “Read the New York Times!” which made the audience laugh.

Before the discussion was passed onto the public to ask questions, Eibeck looked to Sulzberger for tips to help anyone interested in joining the

Former New York Times publisher Arthur Sulzberger answers questions from University of the Pacific President Pamela Eibeck during the “Impact of Media and Truth on Democracy” event hosted by the university on Oct. 26. PHOTO BY CATLAN NGUYEN

path of journalism.

“It’s important to know how graphic design can help in the telling of stories, as well as in-

tegrating videos into stories.

Methodology is changing fast.

But this is the most rewarding job there is,” said Sulzberger.

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Stockton homeless set up camps under the Interstate 5 freeway to ensure they have a spot to live. PHOTO BY AYAANA WILLIAMS

Stockton’s homeless seek new chances

BY AYAANA WILLIAMS Staff Writer

In recent years, Stockton’s homeless problem has increased as inflation gets worse and the cost of living goes up.

There are individuals within homeless communities who are trying to better their lives, and feel as though Stockton could be doing more for them.

“I’ve been homeless off and on for about 5 or 6 years, pretty much since my daughter was born,” said Mario Garcia, 33.

Garcia thinks there is only so much a city can do and it is the responsibility of the individual to make ends meet; but he soon realized there is more to be done to help people such as himself.

“I’m just trying to get back on track and get a full-time job so that I don’t have to be homeless anymore and figure out where my next meal is coming from and keep sleeping in hospitals

and gas stations,” said Garcia.

Stockton officials are doing their part to aid the homeless communities in Stockton by trying to find a solution to the epidemic.

Stockton, under its new mayor, Michael Tubbs, has taken the issue more seriously than in past years due to the recent growth in homelessness.

In trying to create solutions, Stockton has begun hiring homeless people to pick up trash around the city for minimum wage.

The Stockton City Council approved a resolution on Aug. 21 to partner with Caltrans and local nonprofit Ready to Work and offer jobs to the city’s homeless population to clean up litter. The program was modeled after a similar project in Bakersfield, according to city council documents.

“I didn’t think that would ever happen here, but I’m really glad it is and that I know now; I would have been the first one in line to get my life back

together,” said Garcia. “They should do more collaborative stuff like that in Stockton instead of just building more shelters and soup kitchens.”

According to CBS, the city of San Jose has also begun paying homeless people minimum wage to pick up trash around the city in effort to create jobs, decrease pollution, and help its homeless epidemic.

There are 47 homeless shelters throughout the city of Stockton, all of which are overflowing with men, women, and children with no other place to go.

The homeless epidemic is not coming from a lack of shelters, but rather a lack of people being able to get accepted into jobs under their current conditions.

“I got locked up a few years back for robbery, and ever since I got out I’ve had nowhere to go,” said Jerry Zahniser, 40. “No place will hire me because I’m not presentable and I’ve got a

criminal record.”

Zahniser thinks that the job opportunities Stockton is presenting for the homeless is great, and hopes there will be more like it.

“It’s be great if I could scrape together enough money to get back to my family in Oklahoma so I can get my life back together,” said Zahniser.

Homelessness has become an epidemic in Stockton and the broader San Joaquin County area. There were 1,552 people who are homeless in the county in 2017, according to the county’s 2017 Point-in-Time Count report.

Also — according to The Record, San Joaquin County was awarded $4.4 million by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to continue aiding homelessness, and Stockton plans on using this money to open more homeless shelters.

Creating jobs in the area will be the right step forward for Stockton to take in decreasing homelessness.

Annual Lodi festival showcases crane migration

BY JOEY BOSCACCI Senior Staff Writer

Every fall, thousands of Greater and Lesser Sandhill Cranes migrate south to spend the winter in the San Joaquin River Delta.

For more than two decades, the Lodi Sandhill Crane Festival has been offering visitors an opportunity to learn about and experience the cranes that call this area home for half the year.

“About 22 years ago, a group of folks got together, originally under the Lodi Chamber of Commerce, and talked about having an eco-tourism festival focusing on the cranes, and the idea kinda took root there,” said Ken Nieland, co-founder and president of the Lodi Sandhill Crane Association.

Nieland was present during the formation of the festival because of his former profession managing a zoo, but his love of the environment and nature is what keeps him involved in the festival.

The festival offers a variety of tours, mostly local to see the cranes and other waterfowl. Some go as far as Lake Pardee and the Cosumnes River Preserve.

The tours throughout the day mostly involve seeing the cranes in small groups feeding, but Nieland says the main spectacle is when all the cranes congregate in the evening.

“It starts with a few cranes flying in, then maybe a dozen or so, and all of a sudden, in the space of 30

or 40 minutes, you’ll go from no cranes to several hundred or even a few thousand,” said Nieland.

And it’s not just the sight. The sound is also a key part of the experience.

“The cranes have this almost prehistoric call, so it’s quite an experience to see — and hear — them flying in as the sun sets,” Nieland said.

In addition to the tours, the festival has an art gallery showcasing photography and fine art related to the cranes and other wildlife.

Although the art show has been a part of the festival since the beginning, the exhibit hall was a later addition. It offers local artists a chance to display and sell their work and a place for local wildlife reserves and conservation groups to reach out to the interested masses that attend the festival, many being from out of town. “[The festival] offers us an opportunity to educate folks about upcoming programs, and helps with fundraising,” Delta Sierra Conservation Group member Mary Elizabeth said.

A good portion of attendees are multiple time visitors and many raved about the quality and organization of the event.

“There’s some really fantastic art this time, we really enjoy the festival, it’s well organized and they really do a great job,” attendee and artist Sandie Mele said.

Mele and her husband had multiple pieces on exhibit at the show.

“Very outstanding, a lot of beautiful work, they have it well organized, and we’re going to be taking some tours, which are always fabulous,” attendee Bob McEleary said.

Although the festival has passed, the cranes will

Above: Festival members gather around the exhibit hall to get information about the migration of cranes to the San Joaquin Delta area. Left: A statue of a crane on display at the exhibit hall. PHOTOS BY JOEY BOSCACCI

be here until February, so Nieland encourages people in the area to head out to a local reserve and experience the cranes themselves.

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LOCAL SYNAGOGUE’S RESPONSE TO PRESENT DAY FEAR OF ANTISEMITISM

‘Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free…’ - Emma Lazarus

BY AYAANA WILLIAMS

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n Saturday Oct. 27, a man with a semi-automatic rifle and hatred in his heart, stormed into the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, Penn. and murdered 11 elderly Jewish men and women during Shabbat services.

On that day, cries could be heard from every corner of the nation from every Jewish community as they asked themselves why. And every day I ask myself, why?

As a member of the Jewish community and someone who grew up going to temple for Sunday school, Hebrew school and every Shabbat service, it terrifies me to think a place where Jewish people go to be at peace, aren’t safe.

So why anti-semitism?

Why, for so long, have Jewish people been a target along with many other minority groups? Unfortunately there’s no simple answer.

This specific attack was motivated by not only hatred towards Jews, but immigrants as well.

American Jewish communities have been helping refugees make their way into the United States.

The man who committed this atrocity, Robert Bowers, who was also a right-wing extremist, hated what

EDITORIAL

A monument representative of the Ten Commandments in the entrance of Temple Israel in Stockton. PHOTO BY AYAANA WILLIAMS.

the Jewish community was doing and acted according to his own beliefs.

There’s absolutely no excuse for cold blooded murder.

There’s no one solution for hatred towards minorities, but according to Rabbi Jason Gwasdoff of Temple Israel

in Stockton, there’s only one way to deal with acts of hatred and anti-semitism.

“I deeply believe that the best response to hate and acts of anti-semitism is for us to deepen our Jewish roots, to celebrate our Jewish lives and to live our Jewish values proudly,” said Gwasdoff.

In response to the violence committed against the Jewish community, it’s better to join together and strengthen our roots rather than feeling the need to run and hide from who we are.

On Nov. 2, Temple Israel in Stockton held a memorial service during Shabbat services for the 11 who were murdered.

The amount of support from the community was historically astounding.

Some of the speakers, along with Gwasdoff, included Stockton Mayor Michael Tubbs and Congressman Jerry McNerney who brought words of kindness and remorse.

After seeing so much support that day, I believe there’s truly no better way to deal with hatred, than to let the ones who hate know that we can’t be knocked down.

I think what every minority struggling to feel safe in their own communities should simply learn to embrace who they are, because hatred will not rest if we surrender to it.

“We can’t just build higher walls and stronger fences with more guards, we need to be building bridges,” said Gwasdoff. “We need to be strengthening our relationships within our communities both Jewish and non-Jewish, because this is not just about us; truthfully an attack on any minority group is an attack on our American values.”

Stockton, actively address attacks on the media

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t two events attended by editors of The Collegian, the message of combating the “fake news” rhetoric was highlighted.

On Oct. 26, the University of the Pacific hosted a discussion between Arthur Sulzberger, former publisher of The New York Times and Pamela Eibeck, president of UOP. The event was titled “Impact of the Media and Truth on Democracy.”

On Nov. 3, San Joaquin Delta College hosted the Journalism Association of Community Colleges ( JACC) 2018 NorCal Conference.

The keynote speaker was Joaquin Alvarado.

The connection between free press and democracy should have been learned in grade school where students were introduced to their first amendment rights.

It is concerning how often freedom of the press is under attack since the 2016 Presidential Election.

The attacks are especially dangerous for aspiring and

professional journalists alike.

Reaching out to community members and showing them who the media works for was explored

by Alvarado, in his keynote address at the JACC Conference.

Yet, we can’t be discouraged from becoming journalists despite today’s view on reporters, stressed Sulzberger.

“Having a press that can’t speak truth to power ensures that power wins,” Sulzberger said.

If powerful people and businesses are never stood up to or regulated by the press, everyday citizens will suffer. Democracy crumbles.

Undeniably, U.S. citizens are alienated against the news media. Many people cannot identify the differences between commentary, opinion and real news.

Those same people aren’t likely to inform themselves on the differences, cultivating aggression against reporters in the meantime.

An uninformed population was never the intention of our founding fathers. The United States and

The Collegian The Collegian is the student newspaper of San Joaquin Delta College in Stockton, Calif. The paper is published six times a semester.

As a First Amendment newspaper we pride ourselves on a commitment to the students of Delta College while maintaining independence.

We reinvigorate the credo that the newspaper speaks for the students, checks abuses of power and stands vigilant in the protection of democracy and free speech.

The Collegian is a member of the California Newspaper Publisher’s Association and the Journalism Association of Community Colleges.

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JASMINE GONZALEZ Entertainment

PAUL MUYSKENS Sports

its democracy is suffering from the mistrust of the free press.

Local media groups will suffer from the mistrust planted by President Donald Trump. His words will have a lasting effect on the country unless journalists actively combat the rhetoric in their own communities.

Alvarado believes there is a long road when it comes to repairing the damage inflicted by Trump’s attacks on the media as a tactic of fear mongering.

We have to start by connecting with our communities to explain the nature of transparency in the media.

The Collegian writes for the student body of San Joaquin Delta College. We report as citizens of the Stockton community.

We strive to bring you honest accounts of the events that happen all around you.

Please, reach out to us at deltacollegian.net if you feel our staff members are not being trained for the world of journalism correctly.

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Breakdowns of yearly personal taxes, showing how much money goes into public services such as schools, welfare, healthcare and more.

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It is common for taxpayers to complain that they have to pay into public programs that better the lives of citizens who are not as privileged. When I think of my neighbors who are infuriated about portions of their tax money going towards welfare, it hurts. Where is their empathy? I want Americans to have a breakdown of exactly how much money over the course of a year goes into welfare, to see how it does not break the bank to give someone support when they need it most. Helping fellow Americans have access to first world necessities is not the heavy burden that lawmakers and politicians make it out to be. As I’ve interpreted from Fox News numerous times.

hange is inevitable. Just like the seasons changing, the sun and the moon coming and going, change happens.

Being a college student means classes, full or part time (and don’t forget the outside coursework and extra tutoring). It’s a lot to be a student.

Some students are even parents, take care of their siblings or even work multiple jobs while charging towards their bigger life goals.

Sometimes change happens when we least expect it and can be at the perfect time, but also the worst. The important thing is to not lose your will when life isn’t going your way.

Author Charles R. Swindoll once said, “I am convinced that life is 10% what happens to me and 90% of how I react to it.”

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Donald Trump and the 14th amendment

Dismantle the electoral college so that popular vote determines the outcome of presidential elections.

BY AMIRAH AMENHOTEP Sports Editor

President Trump has announced that he wants to eliminate Birthright Citizenship, although this is protected in the 14th Amendment he will attempt by executive order.

Many people from different countries come to America to have better lives for their children and themselves.

Obviously having kids on American soil doesn’t guarantee the parents citizenship but it gives their children a fighting chance to have a life their parents couldn’t.

According to Pew Research center American births from non- citizens had dropped 36% since 2007.

So this really isn’t and shouldn’t be a priority on the president’s agenda, and its somewhat hypocritical of him.

He spends a lot of his time on trying to make sure immigrants don’t come to the country which is what his whole campaign was built on, but to counter that he seems to forget his own wife is an immigrant.

If she was not a citizen what would this mean for their son? Would the actual narrative change or is something that has not been a problem going to diminish to its previous state of never being an actual problem.

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Heavily taxed and regulated private businesses to the same standards of public ones.

Universities, healthcare, prisons, insurance systems and more need to be brought down to the standard of their mirroring public institutions to ensure opportunities are available to all Americans who live without private privileges.

As our nation gets older, we must make changes that reflect the society of today. This is the way to better the future and make sure laws of our choosing are enacted without influence of the powerful and their payouts.

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Create districts based off of strict population counts in order to eliminate redistricting issues.

Representatives should speak for a set amount of constituents and not acres.

When Brett KavaTo get onto the elecBY VIVIENNE AGUILAR naugh was placed in the toral college, members Opinion Editor Supreme Court, the votes are often paid off by the from representatives were coming from a bunch richest constituents. Regular voters are discourof states who, combined, had the equivalent aged by the fact that their voice is null when it population of one southern California county. comes time to pick the leader of the free world.

This in no way accurately reflects the views of Many people do not want to vote based off of America. The majority of Americans do not the fact that the electoral college rarely reflects trust Kavanaugh to unbiasedly judge cases the voice of the people. (Analog) votes should that immediately affect them. Unfortunately, be tallied to determine future presidents and because of the way representatives are currently give power back to who it was promised. The placed, America is spoken for by voices that are people. not her own.

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Automatic registration of voters in the mail.

Do you prefer simplicity or options? Which is better? And when? Registering to vote is a task that shouldn’t have to be initiated by citizens. In some european countries where automatic registry is the norm, statistics show the democracy functions better.

The voices of our democracy have been stifled by registry and voting being forgotten because our society

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moves so fast.

Imagine that you get all your ballots after your 18th birthday mailed directly to you without ever going out of your way.

No one asks you what party you belong to, you simply look up candidates and laws online and make decisions and send the ballot right back out.

‘Turkey or Ham? What is your favorite side dish? What are your family traditions?’

“To be honest I actually prefer turkey. I don’t even like ham that much, to be honest. I’m more of a veggie guy.

Dude, the corn. Especially the potatoes. No. Sometimes my parents’ friends invite us over.”

“Turkey. I’m trying to limit me eating pig and stuff like that.”

[Do you have a favorite side dish?] “Not really.”

“We do watch football. We watch a lot of football.”

Charles Barragan

Ronell Gabriel

“Turkey. Because right after we make the turkey, we make enchiladas for leftovers.

Mashed potatoes. Instead of giving out presents we make homemade ornaments It’s because we got older and my mom doesn’t believe in presents now.”

Jasmine Martinez

“Turkey. I don’t like ham.

Mashed potatoes. I’m like ‘carbs, all the way’. Thanksgiving we go shopping a lot.

And then Christmas, everyone comes to my mom’s house, we open presents at like six o’clock in the morning.”

Brittany Valdez

“Ham. Maybe because my family cooks it wrong, but turkey can be dry sometimes. So I prefer ham. I don’t actually [have a favorite side dish]. We pull our family together. We kinda mix it up every year, we try not to have it at the same house. It inevitably ends up at the same house.”

Raiya So

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Dead celebrated in Danner about Spanish traditions.

“The school has done a great job of makStaff Writer ing it really cool and fun,” Soto said. “My Delta had its second Dia de los Muertos free student dad lived in Mexico and passed these traditions onto me.” celebration in Danner Hall on Nov. 1.

The celebration was run in conThe lower section of Danner Hall was decorated with a multitude of flowers and skulls and provided opportunities junction with the Dia de los Muerfor students to learn about the holiday, as well as partici- tos Scholarship Breakfast, which offered various Spanish dishes to pate in fun arts and crafts.

Associate Professor of Mexican-American History Sar- help raise money for the La Raza ah Seekatz helped run the event and answered questions Employees Association Scholarship from students about traditions and the history involved in fund.

“I don’t see a lot of celebration Dia de los Muertos.

“The purpose of Dia de los Muertos is to remember our around Stockton normally,” said loved ones and help guide their spirits back to our world,” Vasquez.

The ofrenda at the event was filled Seekatz said. “It’s not a time to be sad, it’s a time for rewith pictures of student’s loved ones and membrance.”

Students were able to bring their own pictures of lost famous Hispanic figures, with each picture loved ones to place on a large ofrenda, an altar used to help surrounded by objects each individual loved during their lives. guide spirits back to our world.

Music from popular Hispanic musicians There were also arts and crafts activities, such as making played throughout the event and provided skull rocks and decorating skull paper masks.

Each craft station provided background information a fun, vibrant environment for students to on different aspects of Dia de los Muertos, like different learn more about Dia de los Muertos and games played and Alebrijes, spirit animals who guide lost Mexican and Spanish culture in general.

The event was sponsored by the Office of spirits.

Students, including Nina Soto and Brianna Vasquez, Student Equity and Diversity, as well as the La attended as part of a class they were taking to learn more Raza Employees Association.

BY JOSEPH MUNOZ

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Delta student gives back through donations Artist leverages clothing brand, creativity in win-win for local makers, charities

BY AYAANA WILLIAMS Staff Writer

As we approach the season of giving, students at Delta are finding ways to give back to the community through creativity.

Delta student Ethan Niemeyer carries a selfless desire to help people in the Stockton community through his own clothing brand he calls Profile.

“I always wanted to have my own clothing brand since high school but never took it as serious as I should have,” said Niemeyer. “The idea eventually came to me that it’s much bigger than just clothes, and I have so many interests that I decided to make it like a hub of all my interests whether it be taking pictures, making clothes, interviewing artists, all while at the same time promoting local artists that I enjoy.”

Profile is promoted by Niemeyer and a small group of his friends who also enjoy the idea of supporting local Stockton artistry.

Niemeyer hopes to make Profile into a portfolio for his own work, while at the same time using it to support his local community.

Ethan Niemeyer modeling for portfolio work. PHOTO BY “This is not just for me. I want other people to be SAMUEL ALTAMIRANO able to have a place where they can put their art out as well,” said Niemeyer. “I want to get to the point where ideas into communities beyond Stockton, such as in I’m able to help other people sell their art and clothes the Bay Area. on my website so that it’s like an exclusive community “My long term goal is to spread out as far as I can, thing. The bigger picture is that it’s for everyone, not and then ultimately bring it all back to Stockton and just me.” make Stockton into a city that I see it has the potenNiemeyer hopes to one day be able to expand his tial to be for people like myself,” said Niemeyer.

So far, Profile has hosted one event called “The Backyard Show,” where Niemeyer did live screen printing while multiple performances were put on by local artists and performers.

“It was a lot more work than I thought it would be but it was completely worth it and there was such a great turn out and I loved the idea of being able to bring people together like that,” said Niemeyer.

The objective for Profile isn’t only to support local artistry, but to use events involving art to give back to the community.

Niemeyer’s upcoming event for Profile on Nov. 17 called “Creative Soup” is a charity event he is putting on where 100 percent of donations are going to St. Mary’s Dining Room.

The event will include Vintage Profile clothing giveaways, raffles and performances by local artists.

“The idea to do it the week before Thanksgiving kind of fell into my hands and it just seems so perfect and a perfect time to do charity and give back with the holidays coming up,” said Niemeyer.

“Creative Soup” will be held in downtown Stockton at the “Vox Pop” venue located on 159 N. Hunter St., Stockton, near the movie theater.

Niemeyer, along with dozens of local artists will be there collecting clothes, food and cash donations for St. Mary’s Dining Hall as entry fees for the event; however, bags of food and clothing are encouraged more over cash donations to really help out the homeless community during this upcoming winter.

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After Thanksgiving, comes capitalistic America’s favorite holiday: Black Friday. The promise of countless savings jumpstarts many people’s holiday shopping and excites their frugal side.

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Why not decide to also treat yourself when the deals are plentiful? If not now, then when?

We know it can be overwhelming to wake up at 3 a.m., or never even go to sleep, and venture into the fray, but the following tips will help you maximize Black Friday success without the stress.

At least we hope so. Be safe out there.

STEP 1: BUILD YOUR TEAM Not everybody is cut out to withstand the unneccesary greed-fueled shoving.

So, bring friends or family who are just as enthusiastic about deals, have the energy to shop and are willing to be up late/early. Make sure you choose the right people. Don’t get cousin Hailey who will likely fall asleep at McDonald’s instead of holding your place in line.

If you’re alone in your desire to save, bribing loved ones by promising to buy them a trinket on Black Friday will convince them to tag along.

STEP 2: CREATE A PLAN OF ACTION BEFORE ENTERING THE WAR ZONE See what items you’re lacking and or what would make ideal gifts for loved ones and put together a list.

Then, plan what stores would most likely have everything on your list and find out when they open for Black Friday. Use strategy to leverage your savings and make sure you don’t run out of energy before 9 a.m.

Try to limit the number of stores you want to hit to three unless you are ready to pull an all-nighter, or take nap breaks.

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STEP 3: BRING SNACKS AND WATER The lines will be ridiculously long and it is highly unlikely you will be out of one store within less than an hour. But do you really want to compete against everyone else trying to get a Grand Slam at Denny’s or order a fat stack of pancakes at IHOP? Try those locations midday for fewer people and faster service.

Instead, bring snacks that will boost your energy and are filling, such as tangerines and granola bars, or stop by your local Starbucks for a caffeine fix since. Starbucks will be open early to accomodates American’s longtime tradition. And with any extreme sport, make sure to stay hydrated. Pack a water bottle. Don’t have one? Buy a Hydro Flask.

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STEP 4: DIVIDE AND CONQUER Realistically, everyone will shop for what they want initially when entering each store.

The liklihood is that electronics will be a big ticket item for most Black Friday shoppers. Don’t delay if you are interested in a new television or smart phone. Hit those counters first.

To maximize efficiency and make the most of your group’s time, decide who will be the one to wait in line, who can drop stuff off at the car to make the most use of your hands, who will make food runs for the group and a (not necessary but highly recommended) hype man.

And never underestimate the power of having solid alternate options if plans go wrong. Understand that you may not get the goods you want. Some stores run out. That’s just the way it goes.

DON’T FORGET CYBER MONDAY Everyone will be tired and will need motivation to continue burning off their Thanksgiving meals while shopping left and right.

Our biggest recommendation: Don’t freak out.

People have literally died or been hospitalized during and after Black Friday store-openings gone wrong. Yes, we know the deal’s are good. But it’s not worth getting hurt over.

These tips mentioned above will make your Black Friday run as smoothly as possible, we hope.

But if all of this seems like too much unnecessary effort, there’s always beautiful, stress-free Cyber Monday where you can order the latest and greatest of everything while wearing a cat onesie, sitting on your comfy sofa, drinking a glass of wine (or a hot chocolate if you aren’t of age), and rejoicing in free shipping.

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Getting down and dirty with ‘Rocky Horror’

BY VIVIENNE AGUILAR Opinion Editor

Showbiz Theater Company’s 5th Annual Rocky Horror Picture Show is rated R. In previous years the sexually-charged show had been PG-13.

The theme of this year’s Rocky Horror was a retro mid-70’s throwback to the original movie, in contrast to a previous run that showcased mental institution costumes.

Richard O’Brien’s rendition of The Rocky Horror Show was performed.

Lines were added to the script for the usually silent, major character Rocky.

Rocky was portrayed by Asante Azevedo, a San Joaquin Delta College student currently studying Computer Science, according to his bio in the program.

On Halloween night, the small theater was packed with enthusiastic fans and “virgins”, people who have never seen the movie or live show, to the classic.

“The audience really makes the show. I would say that definitely, tonight’s energy from the crowd was Top and bottom: Rocky Horror Picture Show audience don’t fail to disappoint on this year’s Halloween night and dress up along with the some of the best that we’ve had for cast. PHOTOS BY VIVIENNE AGUILAR this run of the show,” mentioned Azevedo after his performance. used throughout the run. She received Scenes included groping over and an amused response to the addition under underwear by Frank N Furter. from the audience on Halloween night.

Actors took modern creative liberty “We came on Halloween last year during the iconic sex scenes, both beand we had such a great time that we hind the veil and before it closed. wanted to come back and enjoy that “Mm, eat my ass!” moaned Chris experience again,” said audience member Madison Paratore.

Chan who portrayed Brad Majors, for When asked what their favorexample. During the song Touch-A, ite song from the story is: Paratore Touch-A Me the actors dry humped exclaimed, “I love Science Fiction on stage.

Double Feature,” and her companion “It might be more raunchy. I know Andrew Wheaton agreed. “I really like the actors will definitely play it up the floor show,” announced Fontella. “I because it’s Halloween,” Sound Board would say Eddie’s Teddy,” confirmed Operator, Kayla Frontella predicted Azevedo. before the show.

It comes as no surprise Showbiz’ The audience showed mixed emoannual productions of The Rocky tions of shock, amusement and exasand nude scenes. comedic value in the show and she said Horror Picture Show is advertised as a Fontella suggested a sound cue for it’s “really fun” that her idea is being peration during the purposefully lude “SMASH.”

Rival superhero series face off on the small screen BYJASMINE GONZALEZ Entertainment Editor

“DC” vs. “Marvel.”

“Thor” vs. “Wonder Woman.”

“Jessica Jones” vs. “Arrow” There has always been a war between DC and Marvel fans.

There are some people who enjoy both DC and Marvel just preferring to watch superhero shows and movies in general. It might be the action-packed fight scenes, those comedic and fun-loving characters or heroes in general that draw people in. Nevertheless, the battlefield between DC and Marvel has moved from movies and television to streaming services — to be more precise Netflix and CW. CW has its own app and can be watched through some streaming services online, which includes Netflix but is remembered by the channel on television above all.

The shows on CW include “Supergirl,” “The Flash,” “Arrow,” “DC Legends of Tomorrow” and “Black Lightning.”

These shows have become

popular, with “Arrow” being on their seventh season . The CW’s superhero shows started up with “Arrow’s” lead character, Oliver Queen. “Arrow” was a strong character with the suit, but Queen’s life was like watching a soap opera that repeats. The Queens also had problems that not everyone can sympathize with unless you’re a rich white man.

“The Flash” series also starts off incredible, but has fallen due to its lack of story. Although both shows have gone downhill, “The Flash” started an exciting cycle of crossovers.

“Arrow”appeared in the first episode of “The Flash” and gave Barry Allen, “The Flash”, words of encouragement at the end of the episode. It was just

a couple minutes long, but it soon led to the interconnected full episodes we have today like “Crisis on Earth X.” “Crisis on Earth-X” had “Supergirl,” “The Flash,” “Arrow” and “DC Legends of Tomorrow” characters fighting as a team, as they did in the “Invasion” crossover where they brought in “Supergirl.”

Both crossovers pushed the disappointment in their respective series to the side for a moment and allowed audiences to watch favorites in a classic good vs. evil battle — with a side of comedic relief in the forms of Felicity Smoak and Cisco Ramon.

The Netflix shows include “Jessica Jones,” “Daredevil,” “Luke Cage,” “Iron Fist,”

“Punisher” and “Defenders” are quite different from CW superheroes. Not only are Netflix’s series all Marvel-based, but they’re much more graphic — maybe because they air solely on a streaming service and don’t need to follow the restrictions of television. “Jessica Jones” is an example: she is a detective so the first scene contains her photographing a cheating wife with her lover.

Very sexually explicit. Only to she smash the husband’s face into the glass when he wouldn’t pay her. Each series has its pull, and the series has its own crossover in “The Defenders,” which also brings together each show’s characters.

Delta College student Caitlyn Tan said that on Netflix, she only watched “Jessica Jones” and on CW, “The Flash” was her go-to. If she had to choose between them, “Jessica Jones” would win.

Which comes as no surprise, because Jones is a badass.

She has her faults, but she knows them — and she also doesn’t have a filter, so she’ll point out yours.

“I feel like there is more detail to the show,” she said.

Though as much as Tan liked the details she would prefer the CW shows so then she wouldn’t be tempted to binge watch the series then like wait a year or more to watch it again.

Delta student Bryan Razo disagrees.

“Anything is better than Netflix originals,” he said.

Netflix focuses on action, while CW homes in on characters, which means at times you might be frustrated, but not ready to stop watching.

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‘Red Dead Redemption 2’ brings old west to life

BY JOEY BOSCACCI

‘Red Dead Redemption 2’

Senior Staff Writer

Rockstar Games’ latest project, “Red Dead Redemption 2,” has released to critical acclaim and has proved itself to be a market juggernaut, making $750 million in the first weekend of its release.

The question is, can the game’s deliberately slow pacing appeal to the more mainstream audience coming off of Rockstar’s last title, “Grand Theft Auto 5” and does the game successfully introduce players to it’s much more intricate gameplay systems?

The opening act lasts anywhere from 45 minutes to a few hours depending, on how long you meander and serves as a tutorial, as well as an introduction to the world and the main cast of characters.

Although the writing and voice work is outstanding, the long, drawn-out horse rides can start to feel frustrating when you just want to play the game.

This issue seems to persist throughout the game, with many missions requiring that you ride with other characters to various destinations, forcing the player to go at the pace the developers intended.

The game has an incredible attention to detail, but this fixation on detail often causes issues with pacing as well.

• Developer: Rockstar Studio • Publisher: Rockstar Games • Platforms: PS4, Xbox One • Release Date: Oct. 26, 2018 • Price: $59.00

A screenshot of Rockstar Games’ “Red Dead Redemption 2,” an open world game inspired by the old west.

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Activities such as skinning hunted animals and looting bodies and containers have lengthy animations, some of which can take up to 15 seconds.

The animations really add to the immersion of the game, however they can get annoying when looting a large camp, buildings or groups of deceased bandits. Crafting also has fairly long animations.

Things like ammo being

crafted one at a time, sitting around the campfire, holding a button down to craft hundreds of rounds of ammo and other goodies will be eating up a significant portion of the player’s time with animations.

The game’s controls have not changed much from “GTA5,” or other past Rockstar titles for that matter, so they still feel a little clunky and out of date. There’s also some inconsistencies with

context sensitive actions.

For example, the button to loot is different depending on whether its a body or just a loose item, leading to the player accidentally throwing bodies over their shoulder, wasting even more time. Alternately, swap object focus and taking cover are on the same button, leading the player to accidently take cover when they were just trying to pick their hat off the ground.

Some quality of life changes are available in the options, but at its core, “RDR2” is not a top-notch shooter experience, especially in first-person mode.

The combat is serviceable, but when many players are coming hot off the release of this year’s

“Call of Duty,” it certainly leaves a lot to be desired.

In addition to clunky controls, many of the integral gameplay systems such as crafting upgrades, character stats and inventory and the new dueling system are poorly explained to the player. I found myself diving into the game’s help menu fairly often.

Sometimes even having to look up a tutorial on YouTube.

With all of that being said, “Read Dead Redemption 2” is hands down the most immersive game I have ever played and is really at it’s best while exploring the Wild West and roughin’ it as a lone gunslinger, particularly in first-person mode where the player can appreciate the animations even more.

Players looking for a superbly written and acted narrative or incredibly immersive cowboy role-playing game will find a world of value in “RDR2” and with the online portion of the game still on the horizon, there’s room for that value to grow. However, players with a lower attention span and need for quicker-paced games may want to look elsewhere this holiday season.

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BASKETBALL ROYALTY COMES TO STOCKTON really exciting experience for Stockton to have a new team,” said fan David Lipari.

After the announcement of Mayor Michael Tubbs kicked Stockton getting a team for off the game around 7 p.m. with NBA’s minor league, known a speech for the packed arena as G-League, fans have long about how excited he was for awaited the Stockton Kings’ the Kings’ first game. first game.

Stockton King’s dancers On Nov. 2, the Stockton held a basketball court-sized Kings went head-to-head flag while a local high school against the Oklahoma Blues in choir students sang the nationthe team’s first home game. al anthem. Actual flames flew Almost every seat in the staout of the basketball hoops on dium sections were packed once the court during “the rockets’ the doors opened at 6 p.m. red glare” part of the anthem.

The various delectable food Fans in attendance were stands and three bouncy housmixed on whether the Kings es added to the fans’ excitewould win, but all had endless ment and had the children of amounts of support and love for Kings’ fans giddy with joy as if Stockton’s new G-league team. at Disneyland.

“I think this [team] is an The bouncy houses even atawesome opportunity for the tracted lines of gleeful children community that they haven’t during the game. Balloon anihad before,” said fan Jamie mals were also made during the Magdaleno. game and the light projections After each player from both to the wall behind the bouncy teams were introduced and came houses read “Stockton” in large onto the court, the game began. blue letters outlined with green The Kings started off strong and added to the grandeur that by scoring the first couple of was the Kings’ first game ever. points, but the Blues quickly “I think it’s going to be a

caught up and passed the Kings by the end of the first period.

The points the Blues gained in the lead didn’t stop the crowd from continually cheering for every point the Kings scored and led to “Let’s go Stockton” chants during the second period.

In the second period, Anthony Walker #44 dunked on the Blues, causing the crowd to lose it and rally cheers to encourage the Kings.

After the second period, Cesar Chavez High School’s drumline and breakdancers performed.

The Stockton Kings’ mascot, Dunkson, riled the crowd up with a cheer off against both sides of the arena.

During a timeout in the third period, the Stockton Kings dancers performed.

T-shirts and toy basketballs were thrown into the crowd during almost every timeout.

Kings fans were especially passionate when they boo-ed almost every Blues player who had a free throw.

campus and families, but how do people know if there isn’t any type of advertisement?

“I think the school should set up more signs around campus, I know there is always one I see by the Budd building but as I’m walking on to campus, there’s like a little sign with white board marker and over the course of the day it will get faded, but that’s the biggest sign I see, other than that its word of mouth,” said Delta

student Christina Imeri.

There is also team schedules posted on the Delta Athletics site but still not a lot of people know much then the fact that sports teams exist.

“We support each other on Cross Country — there’s one loyal family that always comes to every single competition and they are always cheering for us. I would like more support from community, but it’s cross

BY CATLAN NGUYEN Feature Editor

Top: Blues player, Tyler Davis chasing the ball from Kings player Taren Sullivan. Above: Kings Kalin Lucas attempting to shoot but getting shoved by Blues player. PHOTOS BY CATLAN NGUYEN

Even with endless support and energy, the Stockton Kings lost to the Oklahoma Blues with a final score of 124-89.

The Stockton Kings’ next

game will be on Sun. Nov 11 at the Stockton Arena at one p.m.

For more information on the Stockton Kings, visit stockton. gleague.nba.com.

Supporting Delta Mustang athletics important to team success

BY AMIRAH AMENHOTEP Sports Editor

Delta College is always for the programs on campus, whether if its well known or if it's not as popular.

The athletic program is a huge department on campus and many teams are doing well within the division, such as water polo, volleyball and soccer.

All teams should get the recognition and support from

country and we are all over the place. So it is difficult for people to come to every event,” said Delta student Carmen Cruz. “When you hear people cheering for you and your school and peers or classmates it really does make a difference in how we see ourselves as athletes and also as being part of the community.”

If students go to the games, then it will get others talking

about the sports teams.

“We have semi-decent crowds, but at the same time it always felt kind of empty unless it was a big meet with multiple schools or a tournament where there were families from the school and the swimmers and players watching as well, but on our end, it was quiet,” said Imeri.

Having support from your school can boost the team's motivation to win the game.

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Demps siblings take courts in Stockton Paiton looks to make her mark at Delta, while brother Cody on roster for Kings G-League team

playing in a state championship game, she went into her first season at Delta From nearby Elk Grove, the Demps with low expectations, but far exceeded family waits as Paiton Demps is set for them as she was second on the team her sophomore season with the wom- averaging 11.5 points per game.

“I came in with not a lot of expectaen’s basketball team at Delta College, tions for playing, but I surpassed them while her older brother Cody Demps and surprised myself,” said Demps. made the opening day roster of a new “One of the biggest things she franchise playing in Stockton. brought to our team last year was her “It’s nice to be in the same area as intensity playing,” said Head Coach him,” said Paiton Demps.

Gina Johnson.

“She doesn’t “Last year he was in Reno really get tired and she has with my other brother but a high motor.

Defensively now he is back in this area she gets her hands on the so I can go to more games ball a lot, creates havoc and and see him play more.” she finishes.

Cody Demps played both She scored a lot of points basketball and football at for us last year and we did Sacramento State before not expect that from her as joining the Reno Bighorns a freshman.

Last year we last season and averaging needed someone to step up 7.4 points and 5.5 rebounds and she did.” in 45 games before missing With both the Stockthe rest of the season with a ton Kings and the Delta CODY DEMPS broken wrist.

Mustangs scheduled to have Over the offseason, the season openers on the same Sacramento Kings moved the team’s night, a plan was made for her dad to G-League affiliate from Reno to go watch her brother and the Kings Stockton. while her mom would come to watch “They would always beat up on her and the Mustangs open the season me but now we are a lot closer,” said at the Mancebo Classic.

Paiton Demps when reflecting about Then both mom and dad would how it was growing up with her oldcome to her games on Saturday and er brothers. “We had a hoop outside Sunday, as well as her brothers on Sunin our court so it just made sense to day before everyone would go watch always play basketball. They would alCody and the Kings on Monday. ways play against me and they wouldn’t Unfortunately, Paiton was injured take it easy on me.” in the opening minute of the season Despite an impressive high school opener and it changed plans, but her career at Elk Grove that included

BY PAUL MUYSKENS Sports Editor

Paiton Demps during a practice for the Delta College women’s basketball team.

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shoulder injury isn’t expected to keep her out for more than two weeks.

In the season opener for the Stockton Kings on Nov. 2, Cody Demps played 22 minutes and grabbed five rebounds to go along with three assists

during a 124-89 loss against the Oklahoma City Blue.

The following night he scored seven points as the Kings picked up their first win of the season with a 108-106 win over the South Bay Lakers.

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