- Lighting strikes again with return of Lightning Bolt TheatreAfter a six-year hiatus, Del Mar Drama is performing “Lightning Bolt Theatre” at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 22 and 23 in the Finley Theatre on Heritage Campus. “It’s all student-written material, original stuff,” drama professor Carl Yowell said. Previous performances have seen students put together and perform full plays. “Lightning Bolt has historically been a bunch of different projects,” Yowell said. “We’ve done original plays, we’ve done sketch comedy, like ‘Saturday Night Live,’ we did puppet theater.” For this installation, Yowell has opted for a more individualized approach to the students’ productions. “This year, it’s student-written monologues,” Yowell said. “There may…
- Movember prostate cancer awareness monthMovember, also known as Men’s Health Awareness Month, is an annual global campaign that encourages men to grow their mustaches (or MOs) and participate in various activities to raise awareness about men’s health issues starting from November 1st until November 30th. This month-long event focuses on promoting physical and mental well-being among men, addressing issues such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health challenges, and suicide prevention. Movember provides a platform for men all over the world to bravely speak about their health openly, seek support, and take proactive steps towards a healthier and happier life. It aims to challenge…
- City propositions pass, council races head to runoffWhile national races demand the most attention in a typical election years, it’s crucial that voters understand how the results of the local — and state — elections will affect them as well. “The government that is closest to you, like municipal government, school boards, and county government … they have more of an effect on you than the national government does,” explained Jim Klein, a Corpus Christi City Council Member at Large and Professor of History at Del Mar College. “The city does things like determining what the water rates are going to be, what shape the roads are…
- Parking permits slated to returnParking permits will be making a slow return to all DMC campuses. Del Mar College has not been issuing parking permits since the COVID-19 pandemic srtuck, but there has been some talk about the permits returning. The permits were first suspended as a safety measure during the pandemic, as the older process of receiving a permit was mostly face-to-face, needing to put the information on cards for approval. As the pandemic started to evolve into a huge health and safety concern, the permits scrapped until further notice. DMC Chief of Police Lauren White said they will be bringing back…
- Del Mar College intramurals offered pickleball before it was ‘cool’Welcome back to my little Foghorn history corner that I call The Port Hole. It’s based on the name this very newspaper almost used. I was waiting for the right idea to come to me, and I finally got it this semester. Let’s get to some history, shall we? Now, I’m well aware of the fact that the phrase “I knew it before it was cool” has been done to death, but this time it makes sense. Del Mar was onto something decades before it came into public favor, and The Foghorn has records. Of all the recent phenomena to…
- TRIO event aims to assist first-generation college studentsOn Nov. 4, Del Mar College’s Heritage Campus hosted a special event in recognition of first-generation college students, organized by the TRIO and Educational Opportunity Center programs. The booth, located in the Harvin Center, offered a space for students to learn more about the resources available to them, while also celebrating their achievements. Angela Pena, a TRIO student assistant worker and a first-generation graduate herself, assisted with the booth. Pena, who earned her bachelor’s degree in business, expressed pride in the event. “We’re here to celebrate students who are first-generation graduates,” she explained. “It’s important for us to show that…
- Water advocacy groups seek Coastal Bend inputTexas water advocates converged at Del Mar College on Oct. 29, bringing with them ideas along with hopes and concerns for the future. Attendees spoke on the states’ water difficulties, such as the faulty water systems, water quality and the urgency of preserving water. They believe that coming together to address water concerns is not only important for Texas, but the whole world. From Chispa League of Conservation Voters to National Wildlife Federation, several organizations gathered to work on water issues. They discussed strategies and plans to move the project forward while also taking time for questions and new ideas…
- Open house highlights student resourcesOso Creek Campus hosted their second annual open house on Oct. 31, to showcase all the available resources for students. “We want students to know we are also Del Mar College and have resources available for you,” said Sara King, director of student engagement and retention at Oso Creek. She emphasized that the majority of resources for students available on Heritage Campus are also available on Oso Creek Campus. Students visited various departments and offices on the campus following a map provided by the organizers, collecting information and candy along the way. The departments included Financial Aid, Student Enrollment and…
- Get in gear with automotive technologyUnlike many labs in Del Mar College, the automotive lab is a large open bay. It is loud, drafty and well-lit with shop lights and sunlight. In this bay,18-year-old Alicia Gutierrez stands out in what is mainly a male-dominated field. She started the semester with two other female students and is the last woman standing in a class full of males. A fear of being over-charged and taken advantage of has led her on the automotive journey. “I’m always going to have a vehicle, and I never want to get used because I’m a woman and I don’t want them…
- New FAFSA expands eligibility and ease of useThe 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid has undergone some major changes. Most of these changes are extensive and could have an effect on students applying for financial aid. To start with, students and their families will now see their financial aid eligibility measured in a different way; the previous measure, the Expected Family Contribution (EFC), will now be replaced by the Student Aid Index (SAI). The SAI is a new analysis formula that uses different factors to determine eligibility. The factors include: removing the number of family members attending college from the calculation; allowing for a negative SAI…
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