2016 Delta Winds

A Magazine of Student Essays

A Publication of San Joaquin Delta College 2016

Table of Contents

• Letter from the Editors
• "You Don't Know How Good You've Got It, Kid"
  Kayla King pays tribute to the woman who, despite many challenges, provided her a comfortable childhood.
• Selma: We Can't Wait
  Nicholas Chellsen summarizes the events depicted in the film Selma and comments on the racial inequalities evident today.
• The Dehumanization of War
  Sabrina Sanchez compares scenes from the film Fury to the eyewitness accounts she heard from World War II veterans.
• That Fool's Gold
  Breanna Hildebrand finds that in Shakespeare's plays, fools speak truths and can criticize without reproach.
• Is Violence a Choice?
  April Cox describes a physically abusive household and the woman who chose to ignore her conscience.
• Forever Alone (On Purpose)
  Kayla King chooses a life of art and adventure over marriage and motherhood and supports her decision through research.
• I Get It from My Dad
  Kayla Holdaway shares a stubborn streak with her father-the man who raised her and taught her through example.
• There's an App for That: How Gordon Allport's Concepts of In-Groups Apply to Facebook Friendships
  Nicholas Chellsen applies the findings from a 1954 essay to the behavior prevalent in social media.
• Forest and Daniel
  Khalid Saleh narrates a parable about a young man in search of a way to see the world in a new light.
• How to Hit Rock Bottom
  Adán Álvarez creates a parody of a society where people in poverty never stand a chance.
• Discovering Inner Peace: Dao De Jing
  Morgan Johnston finds that detachment, simplicity, and balance can lead to a more positive life experience.
• Voting as My Right and Choice
  Maritza Villalobos speaks out on the importance of voting in our society, especially for the younger generation and for minorities.