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Friday, April 30, 2010 • Volume #46, Issue #13

ASBG elections to begin May 11

By Charnae Davenport

such as public transit or biking.

Solar Cooking International was promoting the use of solar cooking techniques, especially in developing countries. The City of Stockton’s Water Conservation Program and Pacific Gas & Electric were giving tips on how to use less water and power, respectively.

Copy Editor The Associated Student Body Government has extended the deadline to submit applications to run for office from last Friday, April 23, to today.

If interested in a position, applications are due to the Student Services Office in Shima 101 no later than 2 p.m.

Every year students of Delta College vote for who will represent them in college meetings. This makes voting critical because a council of 17 members represents over 20,000 students. They are the voice to serve students and make school a convenient and enjoyable place to be educated.

During the 2008-2009 elections, only 240 votes were cast. In the following school year, the votes nearly tripled to 890 votes.

“Although more students are voting, it still isn’t enough,” said current ASBG President Patrice Burke. “This year we are anxious to see if we can triple the votes again.”

Voting begins Tuesday, May 11 and ends the next day. ASBG plans to gain more votes by trying to get as many students aware and involved as possible. This year strategies such as word of mouth, fliers, campus wide e-mail, and events are expected to bring in more votes than the previous election season.

Third-year student Euzcil Castaneto plans on making this election his first time voting. “I never knew much about ASBG at first, and I never really was interested. After reading it in the Collegian about their involvement, I began to see their importance.”

This semester, a new requirement must be fulfilled before becoming an eligible candidate. A consistent enrollment has increased to nine units from six. Candidates must also maintain a 2.5 GPA. These minimal changes have not altered the firm decision for some to rerun for office.

Mark Smith, current senator of college community relations, is running for vice president alongside Patrice Burke, the current and rerunning president.

“I’m running for Vice President because I would like to have more influence on the board to help students more broadly,” said Smith.

Other students are planning a return to the committee after taking a short break. Students Brian Ratto and Sean Reilly have been active in various clubs around campus for years now.

Reilly has held many positions on the ASBG

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EXHIBIT: The Horton Gallery in the front of the Shima building is showing off art by Delta students until Wed., May 19.

LH Horton Jr. Gallery displays student art

By Sean Reilly Staff Writer

The LH Horton Jr. Gallery is hosting a student art show featuring the work of currently enrolled Delta College students from Thursday, April 22 until Wednesday, May 19. The exhibition has various forms of art on display including paintings, sculptures and photographs.

The LH Horton Jr. Gallery is a non-profit organization and provides learning opportunities for art students. Gallery director Jan Marlese said, ”The students learn how to apply for art exhibitions.”

The visual arts faculty judges the exhibition and issues awards based on creative potential for growth within the visual arts. The competition provides an opportunity for the studio arts majors to receive recognition with awards that are donated by community members.

Murrel Monroe, 19, won the Eric Hitt Memorial Award and said, “My graphics teacher told me about this and it’s my dream to have my art work at a large gallery.”

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ART: Murrel Monroe (top left)

receives an award for his work “Regrowth.” Other works on display are “Hoody” by John Lechner (bottom left) and “CYanosis never felt so right” by Zoe Schiess (right).

To contact this reporter, E-mail at: DJsean2009@gmail.com

Delta hosts Earth Day celebration

By Matthew Wilson Staff Writer

PHOTO BY: MATT WILSON

Delta College hosted an Earth Day celebration on Thursday, April 22. The celebration was held in the quad from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., with speakers giving presentations in the Atherton auditorium throughout the day.

In the quad, the student

chefs were serving vegetarian pizza while clubs, visiting organizations and companies gave information to attendees about ways to help with conservation.

Commute Connection, San Joaquin Regional Transit District, and the Department of Transportation were all promoting alternatives to cars,

FOR THE RECORD: The Collegian investigates how record stores continue to exist.

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WOMEN’S SOFTBALL: Lady Mustangs finish 3rd in league and enter playoffs.

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Collegian Production staff Editors-in-Chief Johnathan Herold Erica Naves News Editor Daryl Bunao Feature Editor Erica Naves Opinion Editor mikayla meyling Entertainment Editor Matt Bacon

By Erica Naves Editor-in-Chief

According to a press release by the National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC), this year, 35 women will become victims of rape for every 1,000 women attending a college or university.

For San Joaquin Delta College, the math plays out this way: out of the thousands of women than attend this campus, the NSVRC’s statistic

estimates that over 300 will become victims of sexual assault this year.

As a way of promoting this event, NSVRC is attemptng to enourage all educational institutions on the importance of being knowledgable about sexual assault with the month of April being formally dedicated to sexual assualt awareness.

On a larger scale, www. change.org etimates that every 2 minutes someone in the United Stares is sexually assaulted -

including men, women, and children.

In addition, www.change. org claims that change is taking place. Since the creation of Sexual Assault Awareness Month sexual assault crimes in the United States have dropped a staggering 60% in the past few years.

To participate or contribute to the cause, log on to the Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network’s (RAINN) website at www.rainn.com to find

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an awareness event in your community.

In addition, all are encouraged to become a fan of the National Sexual Violence Resource Center on Facebook.

To be a proud supporter of sexual assault awareness, people are encouraged to wear a teal ribbon to represent the people all over the United States and the world who are sexually assaulted every day.

To contact this reporter, e-mail at naves.erica@gmail.com

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Newspaper Policies Mission statement The Collegian is a student run first amendment newspaper that prides itself on its commitment to the students of Delta College while maintaining its independence of any outside influence.

The Collegian will reinvigorate the credo that the collegian speaks for the students, checks abuses of power, and stands vigilant in the protection of democracy and free speech.

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ASBG Elections: make a difference

By Erica Naves Editor-in-Chief

For the simplicity of this article, let’s round the general student population of San Joaquin Delta College to a firm 20,000 students. A lot of students, right? We could be a small city if we only had a grocery store and a gas station.

Last year, for the Associated Student Body Government (ASBG) elections, only 897 students turned out to vote.

Again, for simplicity, lets give students the benefit of the doubt and say that 900 students turned out to elect ASBG officers.

This plays out to 0.045% of the student population actually cares enough to stop by the voting booth to spend

literally 3 minutes of their lives to make a difference on this campus.

This past year, the ASBG redesigned their constitution, hosted Club Night and College Hour, represented Delta students in the marches against budget cuts, organized events such as Welcome Day to support new students, and continue to host events and rally behind students in achieving their goals.

Every year, ASBG officials travel across the country to Washington D.C. to talk to legislators in an attempt to have the students’ voice heard.

After all of this, don’t you think that they deserve a little more than 900 students worth of appreciation?

These people are not faculty

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or administrators – they are community college students who want to make Delta College the best community college in the state of California, if not the country.

They do it all for us and the best we can do is 900 students?

I don’t think so. I firmly believe that San Joaquin Delta College is full of bright individuals who want to go to school and better their lives – so why not make a difference while you’re here?

Soon, you’ll see flyers all over campus and several students spending quite a bit of time in the quad to educate students on the election.

Make sure you stop and talk to them; they are decent people with great ideas for this campus and they are doing it

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all for you, the student.

In addition, there might be a few people out there that you don’t like – this is your time to tell them to sit down. After all, these are the people who control all the money and the events that happen on campus, if they aren’t good enough, this is your chance to say “no.”

It’s not only important to appreciate the people that have worked so hard, it’s also important to stamp out the people that you wouldn’t trust.

I wouldn’t trust a con artist with my wallet, but I might vote for him if I just filled in random bubbles on the ballot.

It’s very important that you know who you’re voting for and what they care about. This way you can feel confident in

where your money is going and how Delta will end up.

This year, ASBG elections will take place Tues., May 11 and Wed., May 12 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. I would encourage all students to educate themselves on the potential candidates and the importance of participating in such an event on campus.

However, even more so, I would encourage students to apply for an ASBG position, the deadline to turn in the form is today. Forms can be picked up in the Student Services office in Shima 101C. Don’t waste your time here. You are an asset to this community and this is your chance to make a difference.

To contact this reporter, e-mail at naves.erica@gmail.com

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Entertainment Issue 13 • Apr. 30, 2010 • www.deltacollegian.com

Record stores stay afloat in digital age

By Kirstie Haruta Copy Editor

With technology on the rise, and an economy that is only just starting to turn itself around, it is easy to get the idea that record stores are a thing of the past.

Buying music online through iTunes, Amazon, or CD Baby is quick, simple, and often saves shoppers a few bucks.

But if digital downloads are so convenient, why have record stores only decreased in numbers and not just disappeared completely?

For smaller businesses like Replay Records, whose inventory is almost entirely used vinyl and CDs, local and out-of-town collectors make the most significant purchases.

“We don’t get any [shoppers] under the age of 18, unless they’re collectors,” said Replay employee Alex Picasso. “We’ll get people in their early to late 20s looking for soul and funk, usually DJs. Then there are people from 40 to 70, and their taste in vinyl is all over the place. We’ll get one guy a week – and it’s never the same guy – who will buy hundreds of dollars worth of records.”

As quaint as Replay Records may appear, there is no immediate concern that they would have to go out of business. Picasso attributes the amount of shoppers they get to how the weather is, and the mood of the potential shopper.

For larger businesses like Rasputin Music, different factors are keeping business alive and well. General Manager Amber Rowe, who bounces between the Stockton and Fresno stores, doesn’t see the slight slowing of business as an actual “drop” in business.

“Because the economy is bad, people are selling more of their old albums, and we buy a lot of product,” said Rowe.

Unlike Replay, Rasputin sees a much wider range of shoppers, who are looking for a wider

range of product. This still includes vinyl.

“Everyone is downloading, and yet we have really high sales in vinyl,” said Rowe.

“Downloading is good when you want to hear a single. But people still want the hardcopy with the artwork and lyrics.”

Another reason people choose to go to a store is for the experience and one-onone interaction. Many people, especially older shoppers, like to be helped, and want to have something in their hand right away, as Rowe has seen in the Rasputin stores.

Music buyers who have a high appreciation for the experience and getting the whole package may not be such a dying breed.

From California’s nine Rasputin locations, all the way to music hotspots like Atlanta, GA’s Criminal Records, friendly staff, in-store events, and wide selections of old and new music lure shoppers away from their computer screens and into their establishments.

“Record stores provide a wide array of music, as well as a more personal connection to the music than any ‘Buy Now’ button on iTunes could provide,” said Ashley Leckwold of Atlanta, GA, where Criminal Records provides a beyond satisfactory record store experience. “There’s nothing more awesome than being able to touch the package your music came from, and talking to people in the store who like it as much as you do, or are curious about what you picked up.”

The availability of digital booklets, pictures, and lyrics online still won’t satisfy everyone.

The general agreement among those who choose to buy physical albums seems to be that downloading really just isn’t the same, and the experience is worth spending an extra dollar or two.

To contact this reporter, E-mail at: kirstieharuta@gmail.com

MUSIC: Replay Records has a large selection of used CDs and Vinyl, and even a few new releases.

PHOTO BY: KIRSTIE HARUTA

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Bring ‘em back: four TV shows that should return

Star Trek

Star Trek is a classic sci-fi series created

by Gene Roddenberry. The famous show is beloved by millions of fans. Who is right for the job to make this happen? J.J. Abrams of course.

After working on the rebooted 2009 flick, I think he is the right choice to do it. Instead of using the original timeline, Abrams can work his magic and use the “new timeline.” Someday, the next generation will get the chance to enjoy Star Trek on the small screen.

Gilligan’s Island

Another classic, this one about Gilligan and a group of passengers who are shipwrecked on an island. Imagine if the show had “Lost” elements with dark humor. Gilligan and Skipper go on wacky adventures searching for clues about the island, while encountering strange and unknown people along the way. “Gilligan’s Island” would be perfect as a “Lost” clone if done right. Perhaps it could be even better than “Lost.”

The West Wing

All in the Family

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By Victor Rhodes Staff Writer

Often compared to the real life elections, “The West Wing” is a great example of what goes on at the White House. Let’s pretend someone at NBC decided to turn “West Wing” into a reality series and asked President Obama, “Can we create a reality show about the White House?” Sure, it might sound crazy, but some people would love to see “behind the scenes” of the Democratic and Republican parties. ”All in the Family” is known for tackling controversial issues of the 1970s, whether it was about racism, religion, government, and so on. But the show’s main focus was on Archie Bunker. Bunker is a conservative who is outspoken towards the government and is often called a stereotype. He is like most Americans who are worried about the government and want their voice to be heard. I'm sure “All in the Family” might do well for this generation.

To contact this reporter, E-mail at: victor877@gmail.com

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Earth Day: Delta voices greener answers

ASBG: candidates express goals

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California Waste Recovery Systems was promoting recycling, as was Kimberly Clark and Onsite Electronics Recyclers.

At the presentation in the Atherton auditorium, many topics relating to the environment were covered. Dr. Wesley Swanson and Sam Hatch spoke about the various trees on campus. Dr. Harry Mersmann covered the social and cultural causes behind the current environmental crisis.

Dr. Paul Ustach gave a history of California and its environment, both before and after humans.

Jeremy Terhune from the Defenders of Wildlife spoke about his organization’s work in helping to clean up and raise awareness about the Lower Calaveras River and the Delta College Debate Team held a debate about whether or not Delta College should provide free printing to students that use 100 percent recycled paper or re-use old printer paper.

To contact this reporter, E-mail at: Matthew.dl.Wilson@gmail.com

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STUDENTS SERVING STUDENTS: On Earth Day, the Culinary Arts

division served vegetarian pizza slices and water for $1.

staff, including senator of ID’s, senator at large, and senator of community college relations and is currently running for senator of activities.

“I wanted to run for a position that I haven’t held before,” said Reilly. “If I’m elected, then I would like to create better campus activities.”

“I have years of experience as secretary for different clubs,” said returning candidate Ratto.

Ratto is running for office after one year of absence from the ASBG committee. He wishes to return to fight for the student’s rights, because he said he is tired of seeing students denied their education due to budget cuts.

Visit your student e-mail for more information on the election and where/when to vote.

In the words of Reilly, “If you don’t vote, don’t complain.”

To contact this reporter, E-mail at: Naedave@gmail.com

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‘D-Unit’ to host first round of postseason tomorrow Delta softball team heads into playoffs after strong season

By Andrew Huston Staff Writer

Last week, the Lady Mustangs finished their season with a 31-8 record, putting them in the 3rd place in the Big 8 Conference and granting them a spot in the playoffs.

The “D-Unit�, as they proudly refer to themselves, began the season with victory, dominating team after team en route to winning their first 8 games, including their season opener that ended with the Lady Mustangs crushing the Porterville Pirates 7-0. “At the beginning of the season, I didn’t want to look too far ahead but I knew we had a great team, said freshman Trina Solario. “I don’t believe I have ever been on a team with so much talent before.

This Lady Mustangs are led by star sophomore pitcher’ Alaina Shull who pitched a no-hitter last year against American River, and sophomore first baseman Cecily Sammons, who brings a a strong glove and bat to the lineup. Other players stepping up to the plate this season and making an impact include freshman catcher Jenny Barboa,and freshman pitcher Andrea Lutz.

Yet, with all the talent this season the Lady Mustangs did have lapses at times. This was

evident in their eight losses this season, including a double header against Sac City with both games ending in a loss. “We are a hard working unit, but still need to learn how to play ‘the game’ and not ‘the team’ because it’s the same game over and over, the only change is the people we face, not the fundamentals,� said Barboa.

Still, Shull belives that a proprer outlet will yield the team more consistent wins. “My favorite quote is ‘hard work beats talent when talent never works hard.’ The whole thing with not letting [the other team] get ahead is by not coming out and thinking we already have the team beat. We should never play a team, we should always play the sport,� said Shull.

The Lay Mustangs will be hosting Solano College in the first round tomorrow, May 1, at the softball field, and Sammons is optimistic about the outcome. “We played them last Sunday for our breast cancer game, which we won. But we can’t take any team lightly. We have [become] a unit again and we’re ready to take on any team that we face. There is nothing stopping us now.� said Sammons.

To contact this reporter, email at huston_andrew@yahoo.com

D-UNIT: Lady Mustang’s pitcher Alaina Shull winds up in an attempt to strike out a batter last week . Shull pitched a no-hitter last season against American River College.

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