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Phi Theta Kappa paves road to success

Brandon Worden, Delta College student and current President of Phi Theta Kappa, has recently been named one of the 2014 Coca-Cola Community College Academic Team Bronze Scholars. This national scholarly honor identifies 150 applicants—50 Gold, 50 Silver and 50 Bronze scholars. The Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society manages the annual […]

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Pot or not?

On April 8, as part of the Delta Debates Political Forum Series, a panel will discuss and debate the potential legalization of marijuana in Michigan.   Edward M. Czuprynski, Bay City personal injury attorney; Mike Krecek, Director of the Midland County Health Department; and Delta students Charles Drake, 27; and […]

Arts

Red Eye Caffe brewing the good stuff for decades

The Red Eye Caffe in Saginaw has been catering to the coffee crowd on North Hamilton Street for over 20 years. It was opened in 1993 by Bret Cousineau and Pat Green. Cousineau opened Espresso Milano in Midland three months later with Keith Jay Taylor. Cousineau and Taylor Still own […]

Opinion

Budget meetings open to public

On February 24 it was announced that Delta College is facing a serious budget deficit as officials plan for the 2014-2015 fiscal year. Rumors quickly spread that the school faced a hidden deficit ranging from $1.6 million to $2.2 million. In actuality, the administration found itself unexpectedly facing a large […]

Opinion

Don’t take my guns, Mr. President

With all the shootings that have made the national news lately, it is easy to see why people are so uptight when it comes to the issue of banning firearms. Guns are very common and widespread throughout the United States. Some people have them for hunting, some for protection and […]

Opinion

Healthcare providers should be required to give their employees health insurance

Many health care personnel, whether in the medical or dental field, put their lives at risk every day because of the work they chose. They are exposed to bloodborne pathogens, communicable diseases and air-borne viruses. They deserve health insurance. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration , it is […]

Opinion

Is texting worth it?

Do you own a phone? If so, look at the last text message you received or sent. Is that text really worth it to lose your life over or that of another’s? According to an article by sociology Professor David Hanson at the State University of New York, texting while […]

Opinion

Leading schools to provide a helping hand

Awareness and knowledge of mental disorders relating to Autism has tremendously increased in the last twenty years in our society. There are organizations today, such as Autism Speaks and Autism Society that help individuals to be thoughtful and informed of these types of disorders. While society has increased in both […]

Opinion

Parenting classes bring awareness and safety to expecting mothers

As a child development major at Central Michigan University, I have a great deal of knowledge in areas such as child development, parent-child relations, and family studies. I am aware of all the responsibilities that come along with being a first time parent. However, many first time parents are not […]