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Sexual harassment protections in place Del Mar, Collegiate officials ready to investigate complaints Mia Estrada mestrada@foghornnews.com A Collegiate High School senior says she recently was verbally and sexually harassed by a Del Mar College student on the East Campus, saying the Del Mar student requested sexual favors from her. With Del Mar College being a nontraditional school and housing Collegiate High School, students from various age groups are contained together on one campus. The process for sexual
harassment investigations varies slightly for each. “We need to educate our students on how you don’t have to be nice but you don’t have to be rude if some strange person is bothering you,” said Monique Moreno, dean of student services at Collegiate High School. One form of sexual violence recently being brought more into the public eye is sexual harassment, which refers to unwanted sexual advances and remarks, which could lead to sexual assault. This includes whistling, leering or making obscene comments. Unwanted physical contact, such as touching someone’s clothing, hair or body, is also con-
sidered harassment. It can also include nonphysical contact, such as flashing someone. Under Del Mar policy, sexual harassment falls under the policy on prohibiting sexual violence. Diana Ortega-Feerick, assistant dean of Student Engagement and Retention, investigates student misconduct under the student misconduct policy and the Title IX act, if meets the definition. “We handle student complaints, which can be nonacademic complaints that come in; we also cover student conduct,” Ortega-Feerick said. If the sexual harassment act (See Harassment on Page 4)
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Del Mar interviews candidates for CFO Both give presentations in front of staff, faculty about their ideas, plans Mark Young myoung@foghornnews.com
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Tara Clancy works in the science lab in the Garcia Science Building. Clancy won first place in the Community College Undergraduate Research Initiative’s Fall Colloquium.
DMC science student wins national prize Clancy competes against over 40 community colleges Julieta Hernandez jhernandez@foghornnews.com
For biotechnology major Tara Clancy, winning first place in the Community College Undergraduate Research Initiative’s Fall Colloquium was not only an “unreal” experience, but a potential introduction to what could revolutionize the world of science and bacteria. “We’re looking at bacteria that are struggling to be killed,” Clancy said about her research on bacteriophage, a new type of virus that is said to kill only “preferred” bacteria. “With that, we did an antibi-
otic-resistant study. We’re looking at bacteria that are struggling to be killed.” The focus of Clancy’s research took place during her 10-week summer internship with the college that allowed her to dedicate time to her research while working along Daiyuan Zhang, associate professor of biotechnology, and John Hatherill, professor of biology, in the Natural Sciences Department. Zhang called Clancy the “total package.” “She’s hard working, she’s a team player, and she’s very smart and shows a lot of individual thinking,” Zhang said. The CCURI Fall Colloquium, which took place in Austin, had (See Clancy on Page 4)
Clancy said she hopes her research will help save sea turtles.
Two candidates for Del Mar College’s vice president of finance and business operations/chief financial officer, visited campus in early January for formal interviews. Gloria Walker and Carolyn Kasdorf also both gave presentations in front of faculty and staff about their ideas and plans for the college and how they would apply that to financial aspects like the Kasdorf works at budget. Walker is a Colby Commugraduate of the nity College in University of Hous- Colby, Kansas. ton, where she received a bachelor’s in accounting, and also has a doctorate in education from Northeastern University. Walker has spent a lot of her career in Texas, working at places such as Texas Southern University and Houston Community College. She currently works at Cowley College in Arkansas City, Kansas. Kasdorf got a bachelor’s in business administration from Christopher Newport University and a master’s in finance from Colorado State University. Kasdorf works at Colby Community College in Colby, Kansas, and has previously worked at Colora- Walker works at do State University Cowley College in Arkansas City, in various roles. After each can- Kansas. didate gave their presentations, the floor was opened for questions from the audience. DMC professor Jim Klein asked Walker “about the issue of transparency” and how she’ll tackle transparency (See CFO on Page 4)
No holiday break for college’s ongoing construction project Work expected to be complete by February 2019
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The construction project was funded by a $157 million bond passed by voters in 2014. The General Academic and Music Building Phase II on East Cmapus, a project of Richter Architects and BRW Architects, is expected to be completed by August 2019.
When DMC students and faculty went on break over the holidays, campus construction did not. Students came back to noticeable progress — instead of dirt and debris, structures and shapes have taken their place
in the middle of East Campus. According to Del Mar College, the updated completion of the project is at 21 percent, and projected completion for the assignment is now February 2019. In replacement of the “old” English building, which, according to the college, was built when The Beatles wrote their “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” album, the General Academic and Music Building Phase II is slowly starting to
skeletonize into reality. The multi-connected buildings will include a spacious amount of “green space”, including a courtyard, on different parts of the building. The 127,000 gross square feet project has been not left unnoticed by students who have to adjust their routine around campus for the past couple of semesters. @julietafoghorn
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Make sure you are able to leave Graduation coaches, door prizes offered at Jan. 30 workshop Mark Young myoung@foghornnews.com
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Symone Sanders, press secretary for Bernie Sanders’ presidential campaign and a political contributor for CNN, will give the keynote address at the Jan. 23 event at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.
Symone Sanders to speak at annual MLK celebration Mark Young myoung@foghornnews.com Political contributor Symone Sanders will be the keynote speaker for the sixth annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Celebration. The event will be a part of MLK and Black History month celebrations from Del Mar College and Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. Sanders will kick off the activities, which will go on for the rest of January and the month of February. Some of the activities include
showings of “I Am Not Your Negro” and “Get Out” along with a performance by Step Akfrika, the world’s first professional step company. Sanders’ keynote address will be given at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 23 in the Performing Arts Center. The event will be free and open to the public. Sanders, 2016 press secretary for Bernie Sanders’ presidential campaign, has not only campaigned and strategized for the Democratic party, but has also been a political contributor for CNN. For more info on the other events visit bhm.tamucc.edu/.
IF YOU GO WHAT: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Celebration WHEN: 6:30 p.m. Jan. 23 WHERE: Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Performing Arts Center COST: Free
While graduation may seem a long time away, the steps to actually graduate are closer than you may think. For the spring semester, if you want to graduate, you need to apply by Feb. 23. To help students complete the application, the Title V Department will be holding a Countdown to Commencement event open to all students. Students who attend will be able to not only submit their graduation applications, but will meet with graduation coaches, financial planning counselors and other Title V representatives from the Career Readiness Institute. The DMC Bookstore will also give out information about the ceremony including regalia, announcements and diploma. For students who are interested in transferring to university, representatives from Texas State University will be at the event for admissions questions. Students will also not only be subject to free food and door prizes, but will have the opportunity to win a cap and gown. The event is set for 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 30 in Room 432A of the White Library. For more information, contact CRI@delmar.edu or 361-698-2683.
First semester a big one for social work club Group caps year by donating toys during break, serving meals
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Making huge strides in its first go, Del Mar College’s new club the Social Work Student Association has already made its mark in the community in its first year. Most recently, the club donated a $250 check to a group that works with homeless veterans to provide them with work clothes and shoes to help them get ready for a job. The club also donated $200 worth of toys for Toys for Tots over the holiday break, helped serve meals to children at the Ronald McDonald House, and also read to the elderly at the Gulfway Apartments. In the fall, the club partnered with Dr. Eddie Canales and the South Texas Human Rights Center in Falfurrias on a one-day trip to help set up water towers for migrants passing through and keep them from dying of dehydration. “We helped them build water towers and set them up along his route as well as refill water towers that needed to be refilled,” SWSA member Maricela Huerta said. They were able to give a $100
check to Canales as well has a $450 worth of funds raised by the Learning Service Project through Dr. Olivia Lopez’s social work class who is also an advisor for the SWSA club combining to a total of $550. The combined funds are to help aid not only with the building of water towers for migrants, but to also help aid in recovering the bodies of dead migrants who passed away passing through and linking them to their loved ones. Working with Canales and the Human Rights Center left an impact on Huerta, wanting to help a family in need. “The money we were able to provide them with is to help maybe help a family member find their loved one and that’s why it was important to us,” she said. With the strong involvement in the community in its first year, Lopez states how it prepares those involved in the club in helping them find work in the future once they graduate. “It’s really important not only for Del Mar, but for the club to have that community interaction,” she said. Lopez also added that partnering with her executive officers was a huge honor due to them having a “good sense of getting things done” and making the first time memorable to her.
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Erica Munoz and Joseph Mapue of the Del Mar’s Social Work Student Association build water stations for traveling immigrants.
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A Del Mar student tries to get to class while bracing against the gnarly January cold front.
The start of the spring semester came to a freeze when South Texas was hit with an unexpected cold front. Temperatures reached as low as 26 degrees, causing multiple school districts in the area to cut their day short, including Del Mar’s first day of classes. Brutal weather conditions called for the city to issue an icy
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High schoolers get hit by reality Mia Estrada mestrada@foghornnews.com Danyelle Green was given the occupation “business administrator” and a gross annual salary of $50,000 at the Coastal Community and Teachers Credit Union 4 Reality fair for high school students. Green, a senior at Collegiate High School, plans to have a business of her own one day and was given the opportunity to live her future, at least the average expenses. “I’m halfway through the fair and I’m pretty much almost out of money. I hope this is not realistic,” Green said jokingly while walking through the stations. Seniors at Collegiate walked around to different booths that were presented by credit union workers selling essential pri-
orities and wanted enjoyment such as housing, transportation, food, utilities, insurance, electronics, entertainment and more. Rose Espejel, data entry clerk at Collegiate, believes students should start learning how to manage their money ahead of time. “When students go to college they’ll know how to manage their money,” Espejel said. “It’s very important to start now and saving, managing money, so when they get older they can retire and have their money saved.” Students had to purchase their living expenses under their net monthly salary (after taxes). For Green, her salary per month was $2,806.25, leaving her to decide between the different options provided by
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Coastal Community and Teachers Credit Union worker Lisa Valdez helps Collegiate seniors Daniella Garcia and Hector Piris spin the wheel of reality, landing on a deduction of $250 for a car crash. each station. Getting hit by the truth, students had to spin a wheel of reality that could either harm or benefit their budgets. For some, root canals, car crashes,
etc., were selected and theyhad to deduct $250. The lucky ones were given a bonus at their work. “The reality fair helped me realize you can’t get everything
you want,” Green said. “You have to learn to save money and hopefully then you have good savings or get a possible promotion at work for higher pay.”
Way Back When
Civil War and Reconstruction in Coastal Bend Mia Estrada mestrada@ foghornnews.com
Although the Reconstruction era in America took place nearly 153 years ago, it still remains a significant part of history. The known antebellum South had little in common with antebellum Nueces County and the Coastal Bend area remained nearly undeveloped until after the Civil War. When Corpus Christi was settled in the 1830s it became one of the larger cities in the region, at the time with 175 residents. By 1860 the city held 2,906 people, and the economy depended on open-range grazing of cattle and sheep, according to Randolph B. Campbell’s article “Reconstruction in Nueces County.” A total of 216 slaves were reported in the Nueces County in 1860, 7 percent of the population. While there were 52 slaveholders, 11 percent of the population, most people in the county did not own slaves. Mexican Texans and foreign-born residents were non-slaveholders and accounted for most of the population. By 1861, Texas responded to the election of Abraham Lincoln by joining the Confederacy, just a few weeks before the first shots were fired at Fort Sumter. Though there were few slaves in Texas compared with the old South, Texas still favored succession. Nueces County favored succession by a vote of 142 to 42. Texas men joined the war effort, becoming Confederate soldiers; however, only a few joined. Men mostly defended the coastline, some guarding against possible Union attacks, and others pushing into New Mexico Territory. Because of the population in Nueces County, most men stayed to defend against Union attacks. Women stepped in to do the work done formerly by men. They would take care of their families alone and if their husbands died in war, they’d continue to play the known male role. Corpus Christi suffered more military action than most of Texas. Residents had time to evacuate before Union attacks in 186263. The Civil War brought shortages of many kinds including damaged transportation networks, northern imports of goods ceased, and Union blockades made it difficult for cotton growers to export their crops. However, even through the shortages, Texas was a safer ground and many refugees sheltered in Texas, often bringing slaves with them, which led to an increase of slaves. The different political beliefs, whether that be the support of Confederates or Unionists, led to violence. Many German immigrants and Mexican Texans opposed succession and in 1862, three dozen Union supporters, most of whom were German Texans, were massacred near the Nueces River while trying to flee to Mexico. RECONSTRUCTION When the war ended in 1865, Union forces reached Texas for the emancipation of slaves, leading to the beginning of Reconstruction. Under Lincoln’s 10 percent plan, residents had to pledge their loyalty to the United States, abolish slavery, and declare that secession from the
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union was illegal. Former slaves, more hopeful of the future after the Civil War, had limited opportunities for building their lives. In Nueces County, County Judge John Dix and oth-
er Unionists were concerned for the lives of former slaves. Many freedmen were denied pay and were still treated as slaves. On top of that, most Texan voters did not want to ratify the
13 and 14th Amendment, which was the enactment of the abolishment of slavery and citizenship of African Americans. Most Confederate states enacted restrictions to prevent the freedom of African-Americans. During Reconstruction, Nueces County was less violent compared with other areas in Texas that established Ku Klux Klan (KKK) chapters and tried to diminish those who fought for their freedom. Dix, also a Freedmen’s Bureau agent, established a school in his Corpus Christi hotel for former slaves. His actions of helping African-Americans were viewed as appalling to many of the Confederate white population in Nueces County, as they still viewed African-Americans as inhuman. The history of reconstructing the South did give freedom to former slaves, but it did not grant
the feel of emancipation to freedmen. With restrictions such as black codes that segregated and often constructed African-Americans to hide behind a veil, played a key part to the South restoring white rule, as once was during antebellum South. Fearing a strong central government, Texas approved the state constitution of 1876, the year ending Reconstruction, which severely limits the power of the governor and still rules today. With years to come after the era, many would still be discriminated upon after the country restored itself. Even as more minority immigrants moved to Texas for economic expansion, restrictions and hardships in the state continued. @miamiaestrada
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Cheech shares Chicano collection
Corpus Christi to get a little honky tonky Azrael Montoya amontoya@foghornnews.com
Exhibit at Art Museum of South Texas until April 29 Mia Estrada mestrada@foghornnews.com
Entertainer and artist Cheech Marin recently brought the spotlight to Corpus Christi, showcasing the work and identity of Chicano artists. Omar Mickelson, a Collegiate High School senior, met and shook hands with Marin at the opening of the Art Museum of South Texas’ exhibition “Los Tejanos: Chicano Art from the Collection of Cheech Marin.” “I got to hear this amazing man speak, and watched him share some of his favorite pieces of Chicano art with me and about 100 other people,” Mickelson said. The exhibit features 39 works of art by Texas artists including Jari "Werc" Alvarez, Melesio “Mel” Casas, Carlos Donjuán, Gaspar Enríquez, Jacinto Guevara, Adán Hernández, Benito Huerta, César A. Martínez, Joe Peña, Alex Rubio, Ricardo Ruiz, Marta Sánchez, Vincent Valdez and Andy A. Villarreal. The collection emphasizes the
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Visitor Steven Mikael Espinosa is intrigued by the Los Tejanos: Chicano Art collection at the Art Muesum of South Texas, introducing 39 works of art by Chicano related Texas artists. Chicano movement’s contributions to the art world. The exhibit solely highlights Tejano artists, placing Texas in the international art history platform. Unlike other Chicano artwork, the Los Tejanos collection focuses primarily on contemporary art, showing what people are facing in life today. Collegiate High School senior Stanley Uzoigwe, who interns at the Art Museum of South Texas, experienced the exhibit himself and believes it’s important for the community to support art. “It’s through the arts that all
communities including Corpus are exposed to new perspectives. This is important because with these new perspectives comes new ideas,” Uzoigwe said. The collection will show until April 29. Marin’s art collection includes over 700 works of Chicano art, making it the largest Chicano art collection in the United States. Art News recognized Marin among the top 200 art collectors globally in 2017. The Chicano art movement, beginning in the 1960s, was a sociopolitical movement by Mexi-
can-Americans organizing into a unified voice to create change for their people. Uzoigwe, who plans to pursue a career in graphic design, recognizes the significance of the civil rights movements, including the Chicano Movement in South Texas. “Cheech Marin’s collection introduces our community to Tejano-inspired pieces that continue to broaden the horizons of those who view them.” @MiaMiaEstrada
Corpus Christi Live! will present method performer, actor and singer Jason Petty for the Hank and My Honky Tonk Heroes Tour show. Petty, a University of Tennessee graduate and native of Manchester, Tennessee, will be portraying his childhood hero, Hank Williams. Petty remembers his dad singing Hank’s hit song “Hey Good Lookin’” to him when he was just a boy. Petty has garnered rave reviews from critics such as The New York Times, Variety and Rolling Stone. “I like every aspect of music he brings to the table,” CC Live! Board member Lynn Worden said about Petty’s skill as a singer and actor. Petty has been portraying Williams since 1996 in Lost Highway and Hank and My Honky Tonk Heroes. He has also been honored with an Obie award for Outstanding Actor. Worden’s favorite thing of all about offering these opportunities is to “get our community exposed to live professional entertainment at a reasonable cost,” he said. The show at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 26 in Richardson Performance Hall on the Del Mar East Campus. General admission for balcony seats is $25. Reserved seating for anywhere else ranges from 45-$60. Students and active military get in for $10. Visit www.corpuschristilive.com for more information.
Festival attracts international attention STUFF takes over Corpus Christi with 5-day film showcase Jonathan Garcia jgarcia@foghornnews.com The sixth edition of the South Texas Underground Film Festival will bring short and feature films from across the globe to the Coastal Bend. Co-founder Robert Perez showcases many films from Australia, Finland, Mexico and other countries, making it diverse and proving the phrase “underground film festival” doesn’t mean showing weird films. “We try to show film that aren’t made within the Hollywood sys(Harassment from Page 1) does not meet the Title IX definition, which prohibits sex discrimination in educational institutions, the school can still file a student conduct violation for the victim(s) if it meets the student conduct (A7.21.3) definition, which is very specific: “A7.21.3 Sexual Harassment: Sexual harassment is, generally, unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature by another student or Del Mar College employee, including Del Mar College administration, faculty or staff, or third parties participating in activities, work or programs of Del Mar College. Sexual harassment can include unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors in exchange for educational benefits or as a condition of receipt of educational benefits, and other verbal, nonverbal, or physical conduct of a sexual nature that is sufficiently severe, pervasive, or persistent so as to unreasonably interfere with the student’s work performance or create an intimidating, hostile, or offensive environment. Sexual violence, a form of sexual harassment, is addressed in the District’s Policy Prohibiting Sexual Violence (B9.1).” When filing under the student complaint policy, a student can file for academic but also nonacademic violations. While filing under sexual violence, the assistant dean of student services would follow the A7.13.5 Non-Scholastic, Student Misconduct Review Procedure, which can be found at the bottom of page 4. Under violations, the process that the student engagement and retention deans use is known as the preponderance of evidence, which means more likely than not did the
tem and these are do-it-yourself type films from all around the world that are trying to get exposure,” Perez said. More than 2,000 films were submitted to the festival. They were down to almost 100 films to be shown during the five-day event. These include many genres from animation, horror, international documentaries and more including a showcase of short films put together by the Houston Film Commission. Perez said they have also teamed up with Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi’s media production showing their films and offering more variety to this festival. This festival is also screening three feature films from Corpus
Christi natives who will be in attendance. “This is the first time we’re able to show three feature films from Corpus Christi natives,” Perez said. He added that although some of these actors and filmmakers aren’t living locally, it’s an accomplishment to showcase these films from Corpus Christi natives including Del Mar College alumnus Christopher Ambriz, who is screening the closing night film at the Alamo Drafthouse. One of Perez’s favorite parts of the festival is meeting the international filmmakers who come to Corpus Christi. “It’s fun to be able to be their host in Corpus Christi because they fall in love with the city,” he said.
act happen. It includes inter- a guest speaker for National viewing the student(s)/staff Stalking Awareness Month. that filed the report, the al“We want students to feel leged student(s)/staff, and wit- safe and sometimes we see ness(es), if any. certain behaviors come across “We normally start with a that are uncivil and need to verbal warning or warning and be addressed but could posescalate to possibly a warn- sibly not be a violation of stuing with dent code of restriction, “We want students to conduct,” Orp ro b ati o n , t e g a - Fe e r i c k feel safe and some- said. mandating educationwe ve r, times we see certain forH oany al training, nonsuspension behaviors come across academic viand from olation situathat are uncivil and tion covering there it goes to exa high school pelled,” Or- need to be address but student who t e g a - Fe e r - could possibly not be is not yet enick said rolled in colabout the a violation of student lege classes possible and a college code of conduct.” outcomes student, the that could — Diana Feerick-Ortega, college and happen. high school A c c o r d - assistant dean of Student would work in ing to the conjunction Engagement and to solve the Annual Security and Retention investigation, Safety rewith the high port, Del school using Mar College from the years the K-12 policies and the col2014-16 had one Violence lege using its policies. Against Women Act (VAWA) If it involved high school stureport for domestic violence, dents who are enrolled in colat the Center for Economic De- lege classes, the assistant dean velopment. There have been of Student Engagement and no statistics for rape, dating vi- Retention would talk to the olence or stalking on any DMC high school principal but more campuses in the report. than likely, the investigator will “There’s only one certain handle it through DMC policies reason a person can be auto- or Title IX. matically suspended, pending With no tolerance to any vian investigation,” Ortega-Feer- olence, Collegiate High School ick said. “According to our pol- plans to educate students icies, is if it’s a physical assault, through its Advancement a weapon situation, or if the Via Individual Determination academy oversees it.” (AVID) education classes about During the investigation, of- the definitions of sexual viofiails will provide outside and lence and how to speak up. on-campus resources such as “I want to be sure students counseling. The Student En- can come and talk to us if gagement and Retention cen- anybody is making them feel ter also hosts different services. uncomfortable,” Moreno said. In January, they will be having “Students need to be aware.”
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Perez said he also enjoys sharing films and giving the audience something to talk about with their friends. The South Texas Underground Film Festival begins Jan. 24 at Wolfe Recital Hall at Del Mar College. The next day offers a horror movie showcase at the House of Rock. The festival continues the next two days at Del Mar College and caps off with Ambriz’s film screening Jan. 28 at the Alamo Drafthouse. Tickets are currently sold out but Perez said they are working to get a bigger venue to screen the film in another theater. For questions about availability for Sunday night or more information about the festival, contact Perez at 361-429-1390.
IF YOU GO WHAT: South Texas Underground Film Festival WHEN/WHERE: n 7:30-9:30 p.m. Jan. 24, Wolfe Recital Hall at Del Mar College n 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. Jan. 25, House of Rock n 7-11 p.m. Jan. 26, Wolfe Recital Hall n 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Jan. 27, Wolfe Recital Hall and Room 164 in the Fine Arts Building at Del Mar College n 2-5 p.m. Jan. 28, Alamo Drafthouse (ticketed event) INFORMATION: Visit STUFFtx. org or call 361-429-1390
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Tara Clancy (left) works alongside Lori Leyva in a science lab in the Garcia Science Building. (Clancy from Page 1) Clancy’s research reviewed before surprising her at the event. The national event hosts over 40 community colleges to encourage students who are interested in the sciences to have hands-on experience with their own research before facing it on a professional level. The original sample used to begin Clancy’s research on bacteriophage (viruses that attack a specific bacteria such E. coli) came from a sea turtle rehab facility in Port Aransas, which ties into Clancy’s prospective career path of choice, marine biology. The next (CFO from Page 1) of the budget with the Board of Regents and with the public. “Some institutions I’ve seen when they talk about the budget to the public, their hasn’t been much transparency. Could you talk more about transparency?” Klein asked. Walker replied that she “has no qualms with publishing anything that is publishable” and that she wants not only the board, but the public to know what will affect them and what
step for Clancy’s successful research is to aim it toward helping endangered sea turtles. “I don’t know about patenting, that’s not why I’m doing it,” Clancy said. “For me, it’s more of … If I can come up with something that’s going to help save a turtle somewhere, take it! If it helps save at least one turtle, I’m all for it!” With her time at Del Mar soon coming to an end, Clancy looks forward to applying for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) internship program, while having applied to multiple four-year schools on the East Coast based on her major.
is changing. Natalie Villarreal, Director of External & Board Relations for the Office of the President, asked Kasdorf “what connects (her) to the community college work.” Kasdorf replied that she enjoys the community college setting, saying it “makes an impact” and that she started herself at a community college. “It’s nice to walk across campus and run into professors who talk to you and actually care about you,” Kasdorf said about her ties to community colleges.
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Harding biopic earns the gold ‘I, Tonya’ skates its way into theaters in time for awards season Jonathan Garcia jgarcia@foghornnews.com
The story of the most notorious Olympic ice skater, Tonya Harding, has made its way onto the big screen in “I, Tonya.” Directed by Craig Gillespie and produced by Margot Robbie, who portrays Harding, the film tells the story of how she became to be one of the most buzzed about skaters in Olympic history both for the right and wrong reasons. With many biopic films trying to get people to take sides on an event or person, this movie takes a different approach that pays off in the end. The film tells the story of Harding’s rise to fame after pulling off a triple axel in 1991 at Contributed photo/Neon the U.S. Championships, making her the first American wom- Sebastian Stan and Margot Robbie portray figure skater Tonya Harding and her ex-husband Jeff Gillooly in “I, Tonya.” Performances in the an to perform it at an interna- film were excellent all across the board as Robbie gives one of her best performances to date, nailing the character of Harding. tional event, overcoming the Carver) being It shows the toxic relation- it shows that she’s passionate moments in sports history. Cast: hardships she’s attacked, caus- ship between her mother, LaVo- about the role and wanting to It does play up some laughs A+ faced in her life. ing one of the na Harding Golden (Allison Jan- tell the story of Harding and the in the many ridiculous things But her fame biggest scan- ney), and her on-and-off-again crazy roller-coaster ride. that happened during the Script: soon comes dals in sports lover Gillooly. Janney’s portrayal of LaVoevents, but it never loses sight A+ crashing down history. The story is told by the ac- na is one to be remembered as of the tragic moments and Cinematography: in 1994 afOne of the tors who portray the characters she nails the role of a wicked doesn’t make a joke of them. A ter Harding’s positives of the in the film through on-camera mother not with just her looks Because of all this, “I, Tonya” ex-husband, film is that auinterviews, explaining how cerbut also her behavior as she manages to be a film that audiSoundtrack: Jeff Gillooly, diences are cu- tain events went down through becomes Harding’s mother and ences should see for its brilliant A (Sebastian Stan) rious of how the their perspective and adding not an actress as LaVona Gold- acting, and never losing sight of and bodyguard Kerrigan attack depth to the film. en. its humorous and more serious Overall: Shawn Eckhardt went down, Performances in the film were As stated, the film does take moments makes this a worthy A (Paul Walter which the film excellent all across the board as a different approach from a bi- Oscar contender. Hauser) come shows all sides Robbie gives one of her best opic on a person or event as it up with a plan of that moment performances to date, nailing doesn’t focus on who’s right or resulting in Harding’s compet- but also focuses on Harding’s the character of Harding. wrong, but aims to tell the story @jonathan10894 itor Nancy Kerrigan (Caitlin journey to be the best. As a producer of the film, of one of the most talked about
Neeson returns to form in an average thriller ‘The Commuter’ entertains despite some plot holes
Azrael Montoya amontoya@foghornnews.com
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Liam Neeson stars as a former NYPD officer turned insurance salesman in the action thriller “The Commuter.” Neeson and Vera Farmiga worked well together on screen with great chemistry.
The 2018 action thriller “The Commuter” is a portrayal of everyday routine gone horribly wrong. Liam Neeson is that commuter, Michael McCauley, an exNYPD officer now turned insurance salesman. He gave up all the complications of being a police officer and is now a devoted family man with a mortgage. He goes through the same routine every day, gets up in the morning, and takes the same train to and from work. But one day when he meets a mysterious woman named Joan-
na (Vera Farmiga) and she tells him she has a “job” for him, his life changes forever. That day after getting laid off from his job his day keeps spiraling out of control. He must find the identity of a passenger on the train who doesn’t belong before his last stop. Finally at the mercy of circumstance he enlists the help of his best friend, Detective Alex Murphy (Patrick Wilson). What happens next involves city corruption and loyalty and a big twist you won’t see coming. Neeson and Farmiga worked well together on screen with great chemistry. Patrick Wilson portrays a well-rounded cop in the film as well. The movie was shot very well with outstanding cinematography. Where the movie suffers in
the plot. The plot is really open ended at times with some holes. In the film Joanna makes a reference to “they” but the audience is never told who “they” are. Also if you pay attention close enough the film gives a middle finger to capitalism. Overall, Neeson returns to form as an action hero in “The Commuter.”
Cast: BScript: C Cinematography: B+ Soundtrack: A
Overall: C+
Be entertained, enlightened at movie series
ma feature film based on the book “The Big Short: Inside the Doomsday Machine” by author Michael Lewis tells the story of the 2008 housing market crash.
Del Mar to screen different film every Friday in library Azrael Montoya amontoya@foghornnews.com
‘CANTINFLAS’ (March 30) This Mexican film is the true story of the life of actor and comedian Cantinflas.
The following films will be screened this semester as part of the Curricular Enrichment Film Series. Movies are shown at 2 p.m. Fridays in Room 530 of the White Library.
‘CARRINGTON’ (April 6) This 1995 British biographical film focuses on the life of English painter Dora Carrington.
‘13 HOURS’ (Jan. 26) This film, directed by Michael Bay and based on the book by Mitchell Zuckoff of the same name, chronicles the fight to defend the American diplomatic compound in Benghazi, Libya, after onslaught terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2012. ‘DENIAL’ (Feb. 2) This film is a British-American historical drama based on Deborah Lipstadt’s book “History on Trial: My Day in Court with a Holocaust Denier.” ‘INTERVIEW WITH AN ASSASSIN’ (Feb. 9) This 2002 drama/pseudo-documentary feature sheds light on the conspiracy theory that there was a second gunman involved in the John F. Kennedy assassination.
‘STEEL MAGNOLIAS’ (April 13) This 1989 American comedy-drama feature tells the story of a group of women in a southern community and how they struggle with the ordeal of losing one of their own within the group. Contributed photo/Open Road Films
“Spotlight” tells the story of the oldest investigative journalist unit inside the Boston Globe exposing the rampant child sex abuse crimes within the Catholic Church. It will be screened April 20. ‘ZOOT SUIT’ (Feb. 16) This 1981 film adaptation of the play of the same name tells the story of a group of Mexican Americans put on trial for their role in the Zoot Suit Riots. ‘9/11 PRESS FOR TRUTH’ (Feb. 23) This 2006 documentary film details the events of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks and the role
of the Bush administration. ‘THRONE OF BLOOD’ (March 2) This 1957 Japanese film, which draws from the plot of William Shakespeare’s Macbeth, tells of a warrior who murders the supreme ruler in feudal Japan. ‘WAG THE DOG’ (March 9) This 1997 black comedy film
stars Robert De Niro as spin doctor Conrad Brean, who with the help of a Hollywood film producer fabricates a fake war with Albania days before a presidential election. ‘THE BIG SHORT’ (March 23) With an ensemble star lit cast including Christian Bale and Brad Pitt, this American biographical comedy-dra-
‘SPOTLIGHT’ (April 20) This American biographical drama tells the story of the oldest investigative journalist unit inside the Boston Globe exposing the rampant child sex abuse crimes within the Catholic Church.
‘THE PARALLAX VIEW’ (April 27) This 1974 American political thriller concerns a reporter’s investigation into a secretive society, whose chief focus is political assassination.
PERSPECTIVE
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January 22, 2018
Editorial
Diversity isn’t just a skin thing
One of the main things college should do is teach students about new and different cultures. Being surrounded by new people from different backgrounds is one way to become more cultured and learn about new ideas and ideologies. Del Mar College is offering an African-American history class for the first time in its history this spring. The class will document the struggles and history of African-Americans from early America in the 1500s through today. Take this African-American history class — not because you have to, but because learning about cultures outside of your own is important. Throughout your K-12 education, if you stayed in one city or town, you likely grew up with the same people who also have grown up in the same city. College offers a departure from that by bringing in people from various backgrounds for various reasons to one particular place. However, being around different people can only do so much. Each person’s culture or identity often has an extensive background and history that they might not know about or might not go into. How many times has the person sitting next to you in your geology class told you about the African-American influence on pop culture in recent decades? For a person who doesn’t have any black friends or grew up predominately around white people, this class could be eye-opening and give them a new understanding and open-mindedness that is important. After all, college is about learning new things, and learning about
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ways of life that aren’t your own which is also important. To continue this point, DMC should offer more diversity or specialty-based classes for students. Mexican-American studies is a thorough and solid degree plan that many are aware of at DMC. However, more classes focusing on gender or women’s studies would defi-
nitely be relevant in today’s culture with the rise in feminism. The emphasized conversation on LGBT people and LGBT issues would be great for a class focusing on sexuality and the history of LGBT people in America. Classes on Asian or Middle Eastern people and their histories could shed light on issues that are commonly front page stories for nation-
al media outlets. Arguably, these could teach people to have sympathy for those who are different from them. People in our society are always looking for someone or something to hate. Bigotry is becoming ever present in our daily lives, and while one class won’t fix it, it’s nonetheless a stepping stone.
“[I’d like to see] Asian American studies, because I’m half Asian. It’s best to learn about other people’s culture and languages and not just America, because we live in America.” — Sarah Ryan, AIS
What classes would bring diversity to Del Mar? “I guess the ones I would like to see are more women studies classes. Here at Del Mar they don’t have that so I think that would be something good to have here.” — Desiray Carrillo, business “It’s not fair that we know so much about one race but not about the other.” — Lamekka West, business management
“Women’s studies — because women empowerment, duh!” — Kendra Vera, education
“I want to learn more about languages and IPA, linguistics and things like that, so I was looking for that in the English department and some in the music department. … I mean that’s my special interest but I realize that people want to learn more about science, music and African-American studies.” — Lino Diaz, paralegal studies
“Theology, because it’s, like … biblical studies. It’s a good insight and people have questions. Some people think philosophy covers it, but it doesn’t.” — Danaesha Mitchell, paralegal studies
“I think women’s studies are good because women are becoming a big impact in the United States. In Obama’s term, there were more women than men working.” — Guillermo Martinez, political science
“Anything that offers a chance to learn something new is great.” —Sindel Garcia, nursing
“Engineering classes because that’s my field and they don’t have many engineering classes here so I have to go to another school to start that.” — Nathan Netek, environmental science
GAMES
January 22, 2018
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1. LITERATURE: Which 18th-century statesman and inventor sometimes used the pen name “Silence Dogood”? 2. GEOGRAPHY: How many emirates make up the UAE? 3. AUTOS: What does Volkswagen mean in German? 4. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Who was the first Roman Catholic to become vice president of the United States? 5. ARCHITECTURE: What is the location of the Pitti Palace, built mainly during the Renaissance? 6. MOVIES: What was the name of the monkey in the Disney movie “Aladdin”? 7. GOVERNMENT: Which amendment guarantees a speedy public trial for criminal offenses? 8. MUSIC: In the song “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” what was the gift on the seventh day? 9. U.S. STATES: What is the smallest state in land area? 10. HISTORY: What Greek statesman was considered the greatest of all orators?
Answers 1. Benjamin Franklin 2. Seven 3. The people’s car 4. Joe Biden 5. Florence, Italy
n It was British author P.L. Travers, best known for her series of books about Mary Poppins, who made the following sage observation: “A writer is, after all, only half his book. The other half is the reader, and from the reader the writer learns.” n You’ve probably been to a restaurant with a dessert called Death by Chocolate, but the real-life event is less appetizing. After falling into a vat of boiling chocolate
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You’re eager to take on that new opportunity opening up as January gives way to February. Now all you need to do is resist quitting too early. Do your best to stay with it. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Doff a bit of that careful, conservative outlook and let your brave Bovine self take a chance on meeting that new challenge. You could be surprised at how well you do. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You might not want to return to the more serious tasks facing you. But you know it’s what you must do. Cheer up. Something more pleasant soon will occupy your time. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) As you dutifully tidy up your end-of-the-month tasks, your fun self emerges to urge you to do something special: A trip (or a cruise, maybe?) could be just what you need. LEO (July 23 to August 22) Your achievements are admirable as you close out the month with a roar. Now you can treat yourself to some well-earned time off for fun with family or friends. (Or both!) VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Be sure you know the facts before you assume someone is holding back on your project. Try to open your mind before you give someone a piece of it. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) You might feel comfortable in your familiar surroundings, but
in New Jersey, a man died before his co-workers were able to pull him out. n Colgate toothpaste is good for more than just cleaning those pearly whites, evidently. Domestic scientists claim that it’s also great for cleaning piano keys and removing scratches from glass. n It’s not known why there’s a New Jersey law banning the sale of cabbage on Sunday. n The first Band-Aid brand bandage didn’t exactly look like the Band-Aids we’re familiar with today. For instance, it was 3 inches wide and 18 inches long. A bit of overkill for a scraped elbow, I imagine. n At weddings here in the United States, it is common for the bride to
it might be time to venture into something new. There’s a challenge out there that’s just right for you. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Your love of things that are new gets a big boost as you encounter a situation that opens up new and exciting vistas. How far you go with it depends on you. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) That recent workplace shift might not seem to be paying off as you expected. But be patient. There are changes coming that could make a big difference. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) While few can match the Goat’s fiscal wizardry, you still need to be wary in your dealings. There might be a problem you should know about sooner rather than later. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Easy does it when it comes to love and all the other good things in life. Don’t try to force them to develop on your schedule. Best to let it happen naturally. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) A surprise decision by someone you trust causes some stormy moments. But a frank discussion explains everything, and helps save a cherished relationship. BORN THIS WEEK: Sometimes you forget to take care of yourself, because you’re so busy caring for others. But you wouldn’t have it any other way. — King Features Syndicate Inc.
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toss her bouquet to determine who will be the next to be married. At weddings in Finland the custom is a bit different, though the outcome is the same: There, the bride traditionally wears a golden crown, and at the reception she is blindfolded and spun around. Then all the single girls in attendance dance around her while the bride, still blindfolded, tries to place the crown on one of them. It’s believed that the lucky girl who ends up wearing the crown will be the next to wed. Thought for the Day: “Where it is a duty to worship the sun, it is pretty sure to be a crime to examine the laws of heat.” — John Morley — King Features Syndicate Inc.
6. Abu 7. Sixth Amendment 8. Swans 9. Rhode Island 10. Demosthenes
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Intramurals adds new events
SPORTS
January 22, 2018
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Indoor baseball, Saturday basketball offered this semester
tive and it’s a wonderful opportunity that the school offers so might as well take advantage of it,” said Del Mar student Michael Suarez, a kinesiology major. Along with the addition of Erin Garza-Granados new events there will also be egranados@foghornnews.com the semester events such as the While the freezing tempera- challenges offered to students. tures may have delayed the “This semester my goal is to start of the semester, Del Mar’s have more students sign up and intramural sports will be heat- participate in the 100 Mile or ing up this spring with the ad- Steps Challenge,” Urbick said. dition of several new offerings. Each challenge tests the limThe departits of students ment will be in“It’s a wonderful to see if they troducing new can reach a ceropportunity that tain number of sports such as indoor baseball, steps in a week/ a free throw the school offers so month/semescontest, and, for might as well take ter or the miles the first time, a accumulated in advantage of it.” a certain span of 4-on-4 basketball tournament Registra— Michael Suarez, time. on a Saturday. tion has already Along with and all kinesiology major begun, the new sports that is required there will be is the complethe returning events such as tion of an IM sports registration dodgeball, capture the flag, vol- form turned in to Urbick or in leyball, basketball and Ultimate Room 108 of the Gym. Frisbee. If you are interested in tak“What I am looking forward to ing part in intramural sports the most is continuing to build or the challenges being ofrelationships with students and fered this semester, or just have seeing them make friends while questions, Urbick will be in the they participate in intramurals,” Harvin Center for the first two said Intramural Director Kristi weeks of the semester to proUrbick. mote intramurals and answer With the start of the spring any questions. She can also be semester now in full swing, stu- reached at kurbick2@delmar. dents have already begun to edu. prepare for intramurals and assemble their teams. @foghorngranados “I always find a way to stay ac-
INTRAMURALS SCHEDULE Jan. 29-31: Open gym Feb. 1: Dodgeball Feb. 5-8: Ultimate Frisbee Feb. 12-13: Indoor Baseball Feb. 15: Table Tennis Feb. 19-22: 5 on 5 Basketball Feb. 26-Mar. 1: 6 on 6 Volleyball Mar. 5: Volleyball Serve Challenge Mar. 6-7: Tennis Mar. 13: March Madness (ESPN) Mar. 22: Capture the Flag Mar. 26-29: 5 on 5 Flag Football Apr. 3: 3 Point Contest
Apr. 5: Disc Golf Apr. 9-12: Soccer Apr. 16: Pickleball Apr. 18: Hot Shot/Free Throw Contest Apr. 21: 4 on 4 Volleyball Tourney Apr. 23-26: 3 on 3 Basketball Ongoing: 100 Mile Challenge Steps Challenge View registration details and event times at www.delmar.edu/kine/ intramurals.html.
Richardson Performance Hall Friday, November 3 at 7 p.m.
Richardson Performance Hall Friday, January 26 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $10 for students and active military with valid ID! For information or to purchase tickets visit www.corpuschristilive.com.