2007 Delta Winds
A Magazine of Student Essays
A Publication of San Joaquin Delta College 2007
Table of Contents
- Letter from the Editors
- The Trick
Paula Cordova relates the circumstances and consequences of a long-troublesome childhood prank. - Hop on the Horse
Nina Peñalosa observes the similarities found when viewing life as a ride on a carousel. - Education in India
Ranvir Singh Khatkar points out the advantages of a disciplined, no-nonsense educational system. - My English Professor
Latricia Tyson explains how she has found inspiration through her role model: Professor Mark Slakey. - Miles To Go Before He Slept: The Life and Works of Robert Frost
Kevan J. Riley discusses the subtle language and the complex use of symbols in Robert Frost's poetry. - The Shades in Between
Lois Steele describes her growing awareness of her bisexuality and the relationships leading to it. - Conformity in the Quest for Popularity
Chad Whiteley analyzes the psychology behind group dynamics and enforced ostracism. - Prejudice and Pride
Susan Siders shares the story of how an abusive relationship caused her to purposefully alter her physical appearance. - My Admirable Grandpa Grigory
Elena Carlsson recalls her grandfather's loving friendship, his wise advice, and his deep love of family. - We Were Soldiers
Colby Yeager recounts the emotional experience of watching a Vietnam War movie in the presence of a military veteran. - Why Emus Don't Make Good House Pets
Derek Spencer narrates the harrowing tale of meeting an overly aggressive house pet. - Busted!
Laura Lee Carpenter describes the events leading from her life on the streets to Delta College, and the police officer who changed her life. - Der Zauberberg (The Magic Mountain)
Nicholas C. Ridino reviews Thomas Mann's influential novel, set in a sanatorium in the years before World War I. - The Bipolar Child: How the Illness Affects the Family
Sherrie Worrell tells the story of her niece's bipolar diagnosis.