thecollegian Issue 9 • Friday, Feb. 22, 2013 • deltacollegian.net
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Single students connect on Valentine’s Day
‘Guess that Tune’ and match-making game, make up ASBG’s first College Hour by christina cornejo news@deltacollegian.net
Pizza places offers hookah retreat Page 5
Coaches vs. Cancer event draws crowd Page 7
TV/film producer comes to campus Page 3
UPCOMING Mustang Baseball vs. Beavers Nick Cecchetti Field Thurs. March 7 2:30 p.m. ‘A Lie of the Mind’ Studio Theatre Fri. March 1 and Sat. March 2 8 p.m.
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Delta College students who were ‘single and ready to mingle’ this Valentine’s Day may have found the dating scene on campus a little less daunting and a little more fun. Associated Student Body Government (ASBG) representatives delved into the business of match making on Feb. 14 with a Love Connection College Hour event. Similar to the ‘80s television series, Love Connection, three candidates answered questions about their tastes and date ideas to win over the heart of a blindfolded single student. Candidates gave responses ranging from the serious to humorous. When asked what animal he would be, one student contestant replied: “A pit bull – I’d bite you and not let go.” Airrianna Valentine was one of the blindfolded volunteers. “It was really fun. There were a lot of different vibes, different people,” said Valentine. However, game show-style match making isn’t the only reason students were drawn to the quad. Groove Central, a local band, played instrumentals during the Love Connection and for a game of “Guess that Tune,” where people also had to sing along. “I saw the band setting up and wanted to be a part of it,” said Robert Duran, also known as Afex 209. “I support good things.” Duran performed a several songs for the crowd before the event hosts encouraged others to take a turn at the microphone.
PHOTOS BY CHRISTINA CORNEJO
LOVE GAMES: Top, Airrianna Valentine awaits the answer of a potential date. Right, students playing the “love connection” in the quad on Feb. 14.
Love Connection is part of a series of events that ASBG puts on every month, called College Hour. “It’s a way for students to relax and unwind,” said Vice President of Student Affairs Elizabeth Landa. While many enjoyed themselves out on the quad that day, perhaps the match making wasn’t as successful. Valentine may have chosen contestant number three, but wasn’t expecting a date with him that night. “He said he’d see me around, but he never gave me his number,” said Valentine.
Student government program gives back to campus by michael johnson news@deltacollegian.net
The Associated Student Body Government (ASBG) has opened a food pantry on campus. The pantry hosts monthly food distributions for students with a valid identification card. ASBG also offers weekly lunch giveaways on Tuesdays as part of the pantry. The Tuesday giveaway is called “Food for Thought.” “We’ve had more than 100 applications the Food for Thought program,” said Elizabeth Landa, vice president of student affairs for ASBG.
The pantry concept was introduce to provide students with food during the tough economic times, particularly when a student today may be paying for a car, cell phone, computer, rent and have other responsibilities. The addition of the pantry means students don’t have to question whether they will pay bills or eat. According to the official pantry website, the “ASBG Food Pantry contributes to the overall
health and wellness of the Delta College student body by providing free access to healthy food options students can use to create balanced meals for themselves and their families.” To receive food, students need to have a valid identification card and complete an online application, or intake form. The February distribution is today. The next one will be March 22. Landa said the pantry has received more than 300 items and
$2,000 to help feed students on campus. Last year, the pantry received 50 turkeys and 30 hams during a holiday drive. All of those items went to students. The pantry continuously accepts donations of nonperishable goods, including canned vegetables, soups, cereals, dried pasta and other shelf-stable items. Donations can be made in the Student Activities office in Shima 101C or the ASBG office in Shima 101F. Landa said the first time a student receives a “Food for
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