Stories from the current online edition of The Collegian. en-us http://www.deltacollegian.com Wed, 13 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT Wed, 13 May 2009 17:52:02 GMT 20 http://www.deltacollegian.com/news/2009/05/13/News/Asbg-Election.Results-3740844.shtml The Associated Student Body Government election for the 2009-2010 school year was held last Wed and Thu, May 6 and 7. A total of 897 students turned out to elect the following people to be your student representatives: 829e9f09-9671-4035-a829-e377479b3d40 Wed, 13 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT News 5/13/09 Erica Naves Focus Editor http://media.collegepublisher.com/media/paper320/thumbs/t_q9872esz.JPG http://www.deltacollegian.com/news/2009/05/13/News/ Campus News http://www.deltacollegian.com/news/2009/05/13/News/California.Elections.Propositions.In.Review-3740846.shtml California has a special election to vote on six propositions concerning the state's budget being held on May 19. Here is a brief look at each proposition to help voters make a decision. c5cd7b1e-2fb4-4c32-8a79-80233bacbdf4 Wed, 13 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT News 5/13/09 Matthew Bacon Webmaster http://www.deltacollegian.com/news/2009/05/13/News/ Campus News http://www.deltacollegian.com/news/2009/05/13/News/Delta.Reduces.Ecological.Footprint-3740847.shtml A "Green Committee" has been established by College president Raul Rodriguez to work on new and innovative ways to reduce Delta College's ecological footprint. During weekly meetings of the Delta Innovation and Sustainability Committee in Holt 133, groups give reports on the projects that they are currently working on. e98c1c52-e1c0-4adb-bd06-cfe16f62528e Wed, 13 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT News 5/13/09 Stacy Fowlkes http://media.collegepublisher.com/media/paper320/thumbs/t_582fgl7k.jpg http://www.deltacollegian.com/news/2009/05/13/News/ Campus News http://www.deltacollegian.com/news/2009/05/13/News/Greenwood.Steps.In-3740848.shtml Anne-Marie Orona, former vice-president, became the president of the Associated Student Body Government when Valerie Novak, former president, resigned her position. Orona now presides over a board that has seen much change over the last couple of months of its term. 81de729d-e264-490e-a5bb-9cd09e96edd2 Wed, 13 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT News 5/13/09 Junifer Mamsaang Editor-in-Chief http://www.deltacollegian.com/news/2009/05/13/News/ Campus News http://www.deltacollegian.com/news/2009/05/13/Focus/Deltas.Diversity.Displayed.At.Student.Art.Show-3740931.shtml Every year, Delta College hosts a Student Art Show displaying the most talented,n unique pieces from the students of this campus. The San Joaquin Delta College Student Art Show is always highly anticipated by most of the student body, since it's likely that a friend of a friend on campus might win the Best of Show award. e0bf2669-08f5-4245-8ba1-83a33aaf31e6 Wed, 13 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT Focus 5/13/09 Gwendolyn Reza http://media.collegepublisher.com/media/paper320/thumbs/t_2209hy13.jpg http://www.deltacollegian.com/news/2009/05/13/Focus/ Features/Campus Life http://www.deltacollegian.com/news/2009/05/13/Focus/Gail-Alioto.returned.Back.To.Earth-3740923.shtml "You may feel like you are at the very, very bottom. But when you're down there, then the only way to go is up," student Gail Alioto, 32, says. Looking through her fourth story window, the combination of a body under the heavy influence of crystal meth and the stress of living a the lifestyle of a west coast drug dealer were too much for a young Alioto. 75590d54-0065-4c21-ac31-8c6e9d242595 Wed, 13 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT Focus 5/13/09 Delta student turns life around after being a drug-trafficking, suicidal teenager Daryl Bunao Layout Editor http://media.collegepublisher.com/media/paper320/thumbs/t_lx01pq53.jpg http://www.deltacollegian.com/news/2009/05/13/Focus/ Features/Campus Life http://www.deltacollegian.com/news/2009/05/13/Scene/Farm-Fresh-3740905.shtml John Lagier and other vendors braved the dreary skies to sell their products at the first downtown Stockton farmer's market of the season on Friday May 1. In Lagier's booth was a veritable almond-palooza: roasted almonds, almond slices, almond meal, and almond butter. 66c8befc-05d8-4bfb-931f-e7281433ea04 Wed, 13 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT Scene 5/13/09 Organic goods at farmer's market Katie Donahue Staff Writer http://media.collegepublisher.com/media/paper320/thumbs/t_y90vvs1u.jpg http://www.deltacollegian.com/news/2009/05/13/Scene/ Arts/Entertainment http://www.deltacollegian.com/news/2009/05/13/Scene/Addicted.To.The.Green.Monster-3740915.shtml With finals approaching, Delta students were able to relax last week and escape the worries of exam-taking with a little reefer to soothe their minds. The Division of Fine Arts wrapped up production of their musical rendition of the classic 1930s scare film "Reefer Madness. a355254f-afa5-4e79-95e4-e4cf51438012 Wed, 13 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT Scene 5/13/09 'Reefer Madness' hits Northern California Joshua Collins Scene Editor http://media.collegepublisher.com/media/paper320/thumbs/t_1s77sra6.jpg http://www.deltacollegian.com/news/2009/05/13/Scene/ Arts/Entertainment http://www.deltacollegian.com/news/2009/05/13/Sports/Stockton.Ports.Provide.BudgetFriendly.Fun-3740855.shtml Baseball is the great American pastime. It unites young and old around the diamond, from you and Great Uncle Lou to the Giants' ace Tim Lincecum and papa pitcher Randy Johnson. Stockton residents can enjoy baseball locally at four-year- old Banner Island Park with Oakland As affiliate the Stockton Ports. 753ee3a8-7af5-4081-ade1-f88cf6029098 Wed, 13 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT Sports 5/13/09 Maeve Gormly Staff Writer http://media.collegepublisher.com/media/paper320/thumbs/t_5361t4j4.jpg http://www.deltacollegian.com/news/2009/05/13/Sports/ Sports http://www.deltacollegian.com/news/2009/05/13/Sports/Nba-Admits.Officiating.Error.That.Decides.A.Playoff.Game-3740860.shtml Any sport with judges, umpires or referees lends itself to human error. Sadly, this was the case last Saturday night in Dallas, when the home team Mavericks fell dramatically to the Denver Nuggets (both of the NBA) on a controversial call that may well have dashed the last of Dallas' playoff hopes. 44aef5de-2e6d-4137-9328-8ef8437c8e8d Wed, 13 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT Sports 5/13/09 Johnathan Herold News Editor http://media.collegepublisher.com/media/paper320/thumbs/t_1521j164.jpg http://www.deltacollegian.com/news/2009/05/13/Sports/ Sports http://www.deltacollegian.com/news/2009/05/13/Sports/Rookie.Quarterback.Takes.Home.Record.Deal-3740861.shtml Times are tough and money is harder than ever to come by, especially for people fresh out of college.That is except for Matthew Stafford. The 21-year-old Stafford, who was the starting quarterback for the Georgia Bulldogs for the last three seasons, was recently chosen by the Detroit Lions with the No. b745f14b-0919-4805-b4eb-3b89e22f9b4a Wed, 13 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT Sports 5/13/09 Johnathan Herold News Editor http://www.deltacollegian.com/news/2009/05/13/Sports/ Sports http://www.deltacollegian.com/news/2009/05/13/Sports/Delta.Track.Star.Has.A.Chance.At.State-3740871.shtml Name: Lauran Johnson Age: 18 Sport: Track Events: Long Jump, High Jump and Triple Jump High School: Vallejo High School; 4 years varsity letterman Major: Business Personal Best Records: Long Jump- 17' 11'' High Jump- 5'7'' -Triple Jump- 38' Awards: All League Solano County Athletic Conference MVP Track. 9e3eae1c-c6ba-4096-9c3c-a97170a881a5 Wed, 13 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT Sports 5/13/09 Veronica Taylor Managing Editor http://media.collegepublisher.com/media/paper320/thumbs/t_l1391ut5.jpg http://www.deltacollegian.com/news/2009/05/13/Sports/ Sports http://www.deltacollegian.com/news/2009/05/13/Voice/Behind.The.Booth-3740850.shtml I work at the World of Wonders Science Museum, this cool little museum in Downtown Lodi (wowsciencemuseum.org). I'm normally just the admissions girl - you know, the person who tries to ease tension by making lame jokes as the consumer searches his pockets for an extra quarter? That's me. 1ff927ca-f223-44ec-9389-3b19662248d4 Wed, 13 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT Voice 5/13/09 A vendor's life for me Erica Naves Focus Editor http://media.collegepublisher.com/media/paper320/thumbs/t_oe05d224.jpg http://www.deltacollegian.com/news/2009/05/13/Voice/ Opinion/Editorial http://www.deltacollegian.com/news/2009/05/13/Voice/Star-Trek.Reboot.Reaches.Warp.Speed-3740851.shtml Star Trek boldly goes where no previous movie in the series has gone before - the past! Both James Tiberius Kirk (Chris Pine) and Spock (Zachary Quinto) share the spotlight as the movie progresses through the life of each, spanning from youth to adult. Both have dealt with their share of troubles and are looking for answers. 864aacb5-ca69-421a-b981-29f28ce5c3ec Wed, 13 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT Voice 5/13/09 Matthew Bacon Webmaster http://media.collegepublisher.com/media/paper320/thumbs/t_73euu360.jpg http://www.deltacollegian.com/news/2009/05/13/Voice/ Opinion/Editorial http://www.deltacollegian.com/news/2009/05/13/Voice/The-Bacon.Strip-3740852.shtml If you took a careful look around, you would have noticed that I wasn't at school on Wednesday, April 29th. Actually, if you indeed noticed, I might need a restraining order or two, but I digress. Where was I on that day? I was trying out for "America's game". 013f6651-9fe9-4e96-b571-dbed3b6b65ff Wed, 13 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT Voice 5/13/09 A chance to solve the puzzle Matthew Bacon Webmaster http://www.deltacollegian.com/news/2009/05/13/Voice/ Opinion/Editorial http://www.deltacollegian.com/news/2009/05/13/Voice/A.Collegian.Staff.Editorial-3740853.shtml California has been, and still is, in an overwhelming budget crisis, and the outlook is quite cloudy, as proven with with the upcoming special election in the week ahead. Legalizing marijuana for tax profi t has been suggested for improving the state budget. 4fedab3e-8575-4051-a4cf-0edfb74e4548 Wed, 13 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT Voice 5/13/09 The legalization of marijuana Collegian Staff http://www.deltacollegian.com/news/2009/05/13/Voice/ Opinion/Editorial