- How gender roles shaped early American space programMen pushed American technology to new limits during the early years of the space race. But women were excluded from major parts of that program. Del Mar History Professor Erinn McComb examines this theme in her new book “Gender and the Race for Space: Masculinity and the American Astronaut,” published by Anthem Press. “These were some pretty badass Americans,” McComb said of Margaret Hamilton, the woman who created the computer code that was used in the Apollo mission to the moon. Hamilton coined the term “software engineer” after her work. “There are people who think women aren’t capable of doing…
- Decades of Del Mar art on display in Cain GalleryGuests gathered at the Cain Gallery on DMC’s Heritage Campus for the opening reception of “Selections from the Permanent Collection,” part of the 2025 CAIN National Art Show. The evening featured a curated selection of works from the college’s permanent art collection highlighting a diverse range of artistic voices and styles. Attendees enjoyed a lively atmosphere with a cash bar, free hors d’oeuvres from Citrus Bistro, and the opportunity to connect with artists, students, faculty and members of the local arts community. Assistant Professor of the Art department, Elena Rodriguez found the art in those boxes fascinating and was amazed…
- New bachelor’s degree in architecture coming in 2026Del Mar College and Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi have announced a collaboration to create two Bachelor of Arts degrees available for architecture students beginning in Fall 2026. The four-year program in Science and Architecture and the five-year program in Architecture will allow students to continue their studies in Corpus Christi and prepare them to earn their licensure to practice architecture in Texas. Passed by the Texas A&M System Board of Regents on Aug. 28, the program will be available through TAMU-CC and located at Del Mar’s Oso Creek Campus as a satellite program, along with Del Mar’s A.A. in Architecture.…
- Help these local food pantries fight hungerFor many students, Valdar’s Market is more than just a place to receive food assistance, it’s a lifeline. “I was hesitant to sign up at first because I didn’t want anyone to judge me at what felt like the lowest, but all that went away when I walked in”, says Victoria Blanco, a student and full-time single mom to a little boy with special needs. According to Feeding Texas, 1 in 6 Texans experience food insecurity, and that reality extends to college campuses, where 38% of students at two-year colleges struggle to access enough food. Hunger isn’t something that happens…
- Constitution Day lecture to feature Harvard professorThomas E. Patterson, Bradlee Professor of Government and the Press at Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government, will discuss the U.S. Constitution and the impact it continues to have on our country and government during a Constitution Day 2025 lecture on Del Mar’s Heritage Campus. Serving as the structure of the United States, the Constitution outlines the principles of the federal government, and the rights reserved for citizens, which are still standing today. To pay tribute to the signing of this document, and its lasting effect, Constitution Day was pronounced a federal observance by Congress in 2004. The…
- SGA looks forward to impactful work for Fall 2025 semesterDel Mar’s Student Government Association is excited for the semester, with increased interest in the group and a new crop of members for Fall 2025. SGA is the acting body between students and the college administration, and able to affect all facets of student life on Del Mar’s campuses by letting the administration know what issues are important to the student body and how funds should be allocated. Money comes from the Student Service Fee that all students pay as part of their tuition. Past initiatives have included the ease of access to feminine hygiene products, the voting by the…
- Artisan features varied TX bandsI’ve been to nearly every music venue here in Corpus Christi, yet I always find myself coming right back to The Artisan. Located at 218 North Chaparral, this quaint bar was the host of an Aug. 30 concert I attended. If you’ve been looking for a reason to see some live music, or just want something different to listen to, allow me to introduce you to three different bands from three different cities. AHAVA Hailing from Corpus Christi, Ahava is a four-piece classic rock (the Led Zeppelin and Doors kind) band that came straight from the ‘70s. They just wear…
- CC7D Film Festival WinnersLocal film festival CC7D screened all submitted films and held an awards ceremony on Aug. 31. All films needed three elements: an unreliable character named some variant of Nick, a source of light as a prop, and the line “I am ready.” BEST SCREENPLAY “Doppelganger” (Body Yell Productions)BEST USE OF PROP “Impossible Possible Mission 2: Finding Love” (Something Awesome Productions)BEST USE OF LINE “In the Ditch” (Acunamatata)BEST USE OF CHARACTER “Something Darker than Dark” (Ratwood Productions)BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR J. Don Luna, “Paper Coffins” (WE3 Productions)BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS Ana Ramirez, “Late Night Corpus Christi” (Coastal Boomers)BEST ACTOR Brian Cobos, “On One”…
- Off the issueALBUM ‘Tell Me That It’s Over’ (2022) Wallows Best Song: “Marvelous” Worst Song: “Hurts Me” Underrated Hit: “Guitar Romantic Search Adventure” Overall: A standout album from Wallows, “Tell Me That It’s Over” ranks the lowest on streaming for the indie-rock band. The album follows a similar sound to the others by this band, utilizing similar guitars and drums, while also having an interesting effect on vocals to make them sound almost fuzzy. Although the songs are easy to listen to and fun to have playing in the background, some fail to stand out against other songs of the same genre…
- ‘Heavens’s 27’: It should have been different, it wasn’tOn Sept. 5, Gov. Greg Abbott signed Texas Senate Bill 1, also known as the Heaven’s 27 Camp Safety Act. This was one of three acts signed into legislation to increase safety measures and emergency procedures for summer camps across Texas. These were proposed following the tragedy of the July 4 Guadalupe River floods, where 27 campers and counselors at Camp Mystic for Girls were killed. Along with the 27 campers and counselors, Mystic lost their long-time director, Dick Eastland. His loss was felt heavily as he died attempting to save campers from the first-year cabins. Mystic notably supported SB…
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