2005 Delta Winds
A Magazine of Student Essays
A Publication of San Joaquin Delta College 2005
Table of Contents
- Letter from the Editors
- Breaking Stereotypes Through Music
Brian Smith Newlin discusses contemporary musical artists celebrating women's rights through songs. - Collar
Marianne Jarnagan finds solace by keeping a reminder of her family dog and remembering the lessons learned. - 'Cuz My Mommy Said So
Rae Ann Tourville-Nelson discovers contradictory perspectives in her research on the role of toys in the development of children. - Dying a "Good Death"
Mitzi Genegabuas combines her research on physician-assisted suicide with her own experiences. - "Inay"
Rachelle Valenzuela pays tribute to her fondly remembered grandmother in this captivating sketch. - "Little Sister Born in This Land"
Debbie Diaz offers an insightful critique on the figures and messages found in a poem by Elías Miguel Muñoz. - Loneliness
Sophana Uy reflects on the traumatic effects of isolation in a foreign land, surrounded by unfamiliar people. - Macho Man--An In-depth Analysis of the Prejudices of Disability
Bryan Tortolani relates his daily experiences through his eyes and the eyes of those who misjudge him. - My Most Prized Possession: An In-depth Analysis of Materialism
Bryan Tortolani remembers an unusual gift and the significance it holds for him. - The Opportunity to Learn
Hannah Abramson comments on home schooling and on the importance of allowing students a choice in order to build a base of knowledge. - The Story of the Mug
Gary Dean Wood tells how his life and the lives of a Vietnam vet and the soldier's father intertwined one day. - Take Off the Distorted Lenses: A Discovery of Stereotyping the Wealthy Businessmen in China
Bixian Liao analyzes her own difficulty of ignoring an overgeneralization due to her personal beliefs and experiences. - The Tattoo and Piercing Festival, or Making New Friends
Amy Powell recalls with wry humor her experience trying to fit in with coworkers at a tattoo party. - The Twin Towers
Nicholas Zeiher compares the varied perspectives of the Twin Towers before and after their destruction.