Movember, 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…

While 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 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…

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…

On 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…

Texas 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…