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Ceremony honors former DMC professor College dedicates plaza to former English instructor Anzaldúa, who died in ’12 MIRANDA MEDINA|MANAGING EDITOR mmedina@foghornnews.com Former students and faculty showed their admiration for their late professor at a ceremony to dedicate the Mike Anzaldúa Plaza on April 21. “He was our King Arthur, our Socrates, our Zeus,” said Bret Anthony Johnston, a 1994 Del Mar College graduate who now serves as director of the James A. Michener Center for Writers at the University of Texas. Johnston said the plaza will be a place to remember Anzaldúa’s legacy. The ceremony marked the official opening of the plaza, along with the 141,429 square foot General Academic Music Building. The official grand opening was originally planned for April 2020 before the COVID-19 pandemic forced it to be postponed. The building is filled with general learning classrooms, labs and music rooms, which also include technology used for music practice, Virtual Acoustic Environment. Del Mar College Azaldúa gave President Mark Escaover $400,000 in milla welcomed and scholarships to recognized the “first DMC. and largest transformation of the 2014 bond referendum.” “Mike Anzaldúa Plaza, where we are now, is the heart of this facility,” Escamilla told the crowd. Anzaldúa taught at Del Mar College for 43 years and according to many students and peers, he was very passionate about his teaching. Anzaldúa, who died in 2012, left more than $400,000 to scholarships at DMC for students in music, English and Mexican-American studies. Joel Hernandez, a DMC graduate, performed “Three Pieces for Solo Clarinet” by Igor Stravinsky as a tribute to Anzaldúa, who also played the clarinet. “Of course, this Mike Anzaldúa Plaza is the feature that ties all these buildings together and it’s a great testimony to Mike’s memory,” said Carol A. Scott, chair of DMC Board of Regents. SEE PLAZA ON PAGE 3
The Honorable Hilda G. Tagle speaks on behalf of Anzaldúa’s family at the event. She described Anzaldúa and his work as “passionate.”
MIKE M. ANZALDÚA JR.
DMC President Mark Escamilla leads the dedication ceremony for Mike Anzaldúa Plaza on April 21.
n Graduated with his associate degree in English at DMC in 1966 n 2004 Western Region Faculty Member Award for Teaching Excellence and Leadership n 2004 Dr. Aileen Creighton Award for Teaching Excellence n Developed the interest in teaching Mexican-American studies at Del Mar College in the ’70s, which would be the start of the area of study n 2013 DMC Foundation’s Blue and Silver Award for Distinguished Faculty
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Along the plaza, students and faculty can view Anzaldúa’s favorite inspirational quotes, along with two of his very own.
Donation of $1M benefits students
In-person graduation resumes DYLAN LIMAS | REPORTER dlimas@foghornnews.com
Scholarship gives priority to students studying in areas to help community PHILIP J. PEREZ| OPINION EDITOR pperez@foghornnews.com
First-generation Del Mar College students now have another opportunity to help pay for their education thanks to a new scholarship. The Legamaro Family Endowed Scholarship is a $1 million gift in appreciated stock that will be used to support first-generation students in specialized fields of study. “This will take students all the way through their programming here at Del Mar, particularly in those areas that help get good jobs in the community,” said Mary McQueen, executive director of development for the Del Mar College Foundation, when making the announcement on April 14. “It also can help them through a bachelor program, so this is also a very unusual scholarship that they are really trying to help people obtain their dreams.” Students who receive the scholarship are able to continue receiving funds if they continue their education at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi or in Kingsville. The scholarship also gives preference to students who have graduated from Flour Bluff High School since the Legamaro family lived and raised their family in the Flour Bluff community.
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Mark Escamilla (from left), Mary McQueen, Tim Legamaro, Cindy Legamaro and Julio Reyes unveil the ceremonial check announcing the scholarship on April 14. Occupational therapy asmeet when we would have othsistant student Brittany Jones, erwise not been able to.” who spoke at the event, is “It has given me the opportuone of the first 14 students to nity to actually finish this degree receive the scholarship, which that I wanted to rather than to will be able to help 10-15 have to put things on hold, work students per year with a tuiand wait,” Jones said. tion-free education. Each year, the foundation “It has made a world of awards between $1.4 million and difference,” Jones said. “I am McQueen said $1.9 million in scholarships and a student who is completely this scholarship helps between 1,400 and 1,700 dependent on financial aid in will help students students. order to go to school.” “I would definitely tell stu“really obtain their Jones, who worked to sup- dreams.” dents to contact the DMC Founport her family while her husdation because of opportunities band went to school to pursue like this,” Jones said. “I was not a career in physical therapy, said now the aware of how many opportunities there roles are reversed as her husband is now the are out there and I have truly been blessed sole bread winner while she is in school. to have received this scholarship.” “Having this scholarship and this opStudents can apply for scholarships by portunity has helped tremendously,” logging on to delmar.edu/foundation/scholJones said. “It has helped us to make ends arships/index.html.
For the first time in over two years, Del Mar College will hold an in-person commencement ceremony. Spring 2022 graduates will be able to walk across the stage at the American Bank Center May 20. Graduation ceremonies had been virtual since December 2019 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The ceremony, which begins at 7 p.m., will be streamed live for friends and family of graduates who are unable to attend. The livestream will be available at boxcast.tv. Dr. Osbert Blow, president and chief medical officer of the Christus Spohn Health System, will be the keynote speaker for the ceremony. Blow, a graduate from the Duke University School of Medicine in 1987, has been on Christus Spohn’s leadership team since he was named trauma medical director in 2006. From 2015-19, Blow served as chief medical officer for Christus Spohn Health. In 2019, Blow was named president of the Christus Spohn Health System. Commencement ceremony regalia (cap, gown and tassel) are available for purchase online at www.dmcbookstore.com or by contacting the DMC Bookstore by email at dmc@texasbook.com. The bookstore can also be contacted by phone at 361-8841823 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday. For up-to-date information on the upcoming graduation ceremony, students are encouraged to enroll in the “Graduation Information Center Spring 2022” class on their Canvas account. Graduates should expect to receive their diplomas in the mail six to eight weeks after the commencement ceremony.
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Leaving more than just a message behind
Del Mar College, along with The Purple Door, raised awareness for sexual assault victims with Denim Day on April 27. The event, which also marked Sexual Assault Awareness Month, used jeans to represent standing in solidarity with survivors. Students and staff were able to write encouraging messages for survivors on a pair of jeans at the event. “For people who don’t know what is going on in today’s world it’s really good for them to learn and be educated,” pre-nursing student Kayla Guerra said. — Melissa Mata
Ariana Leal, a liberal arts major, leaves behind an inspiring message on a pair of denim jeans in tribute of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. MELISSA MATA | FOGHORN NEWS
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Next time when you see Beyonce around campus with a camera in hand, tell her to take a picture for her scrapbook. Advice you’d give yourself five years ago: “You got this, buck up. You’ll get through it, girl.” Ten-year goal: “I want an Academy Award. An Oscar.” Favorite thing about yourself: “I’m funny.” — Nichaela Shaheen
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Colleagues and peers of Mike Anzaldúa sit with his brother and sister-in-law Jack and Alma Anzaldúa at the dedication ceremony. NICHAELA SHAHEEN | FOGHORN NEWS
Scott recognized the community’s support for the expansion. She said the Board of Regents is grateful for their stakeholders’ shared vision. “More importantly, we thank you for investing in the next generations of Del Mar College’s students,” Scott said. About $46 million of the $157 million 2014 bond referendum was spent on the construction of the building and plaza. Quotes are placed along the outside of the plaza to encourage students and faculty, which also include two of Anzaldúa’s very own quotes. “Here before you lies a sumptuous buffet – rich, succulent, and delicious. I leave it to you, to indulge yourself and to enjoy.” Along with a second, “We are the lucky ones.” The former professor is seen to have left a huge impact on the community and Del Mar College. “He was a beloved professor of English for 43 years at Del Mar College,” Escamilla said, “and that’s where his heart was.”
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Nursing career fair held at Windward Over 20 local companies in the health care field participated in the Nursing and Allied Health Career Fair on April 21 in the Coleman Center on Del Mar College’s Windward Campus. The event, put together by the Career Development department, allowed students to get information on the many fields under the health care umbrella and in many cases, fill out applications for work and talk to hiring personnel. Among the many companies represented were the Nueces Center for Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities, Kids First Pediatric Homecare, South Texas Health Systems and Christus Spohn Hospital. This was the first in-person event since the COVID-19 pandemic and allowed students in the nursing and allied health programs to find employment as well as students from other majors to be able to get information about the opportunities in the health care programs offered at DMC. — Philip J. Perez
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Nursing students Maria Mejorado (from right), Samantha Cardenas and Gloria Garcia speak to representatives from Christus Spohn Allied Health Centers during the April 21 job fair at Windward Campus.
Composer hosts masterclasses, recital follows Guest composer brings new meaning to music for students at Del Mar
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Guest composer Patrick Castillo brought his talents to Del Mar College, offering masterclasses April 12-13 concluding with a performance in Wolfe Recital Hall accompanied by music faculty members. Music students were able to gain insight by listening to information on music theory and composition by Castillo. “When you're first starting out, you are playing dead composers so you don't have an opportunity to pick their brain,” said Clarisa Martinez, music major. “I feel very fortunate to have this opportunity because it doesn't come by it's a different experience to be able to pick a composer's brain.” Castillo, who holds degrees in composition and sociology from Vassar College, said he finds inspiration through the noise of life, watching old films and capturing feelings in attempts to speak to the essence of shared human experience.
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Guest composer Patrick Castillo visits Del Mar College, offering masterclasses for Del Mar music students. Growing up in New York City, specifically leaving and returning, inspired his piece titled “Skyline Palimpsest,” which
was played during the masterclass. “There's this weird, cognitive dissonance, where I would come home, I
would feel like I'm leaving this place that is strange. I'm coming to this place where I feel it's familiar, and I feel like I belong. But it's also strange, because my favorite bookstore isn't there anymore. And the place where I used to get pizza is now a sushi joint and it continues changing and so there's this feeling of like life going on without but it's hard to square,” Castillo said. Castillo expresses that in music you can combine feel- Martinez said ings and emotions in she felt fortuways that writing an nate to have the essay wouldn’t allow opportunity. for. Hearing his thought process was refreshing for music major Clarisa Martinez “It's exciting because it's just a different way to look at music,” said. Castillo, accompanied by Del Mar College music faculty members Neil Sisauyhoat and Susan Sturman, performed at the Wolfe Recital Hall on April 13. The concert also featured new pieces performed by Del Mar College’s Donald Pinson, Daniel Miller and Patty Fagan-Miller.
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Coping with mental health Navigating through life with love and support Story by Philip J. Perez z Illustrations by Tristin Williams
Editor’s Note: Due to the nature and sensitivity of mental health, we have chosen not to reveal last names of the participants in this story. This is part 2 of 2.
Common mental health disorders for Latinos include anxiety disorder, major depression, PTSD and substance abuse, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Cultural taboos and stigmas keep many in the Latino community from seeking help. The perception, according to an article on Medical News Today, is that seeking outside help is inappropriate, embarrassing or even shameful. The article adds that potential stigmatization may cause people to conceal mental health problems for fear of being criticized or potential consequences of having depression or other mental illnesses that could make them undesirable. Because of this, many in the Hispanic community are less likely to discuss problems they are having and decide not to seek treatment. This is more common with Latino men. Heather Garcia, a licensed counselor at Del Mar College, said the concept of machismo is prevalent when it comes to attitudes toward mental health. “Maybe going into a counseling room to talk your feelings is not going to be considered such a manly thing,” Garcia said. “For Latino men, that concept of machismo is very indicative of ‘that’s probably not going to be something that I’m going to be comfortable doing.’ ” Latino men are often taught that having feelings and emotions is not acceptable, according to Garcia, and therefore, it becomes difficult to decipher what they are feeling. They have no knowledge of what they are feeling because they’ve always been taught that vulnerability, crying and feeling weak are not things that Hispanic men ascribe to. “It becomes more difficult when we look at the concept of why that hinders a lot of Latino men to come in,” Garcia said. “To be fair, the concept of marianismo, which is ascribed to the Latina women, can be very similar to where we don’t showcase our problems. “We are strong, we don’t cry. We take care of our homes and nobody else comes into it because we give it our all,” Garcia said. “There are oftentimes where that concept can also hinder Latina women from going into counseling.” LEARNING TO OPEN UP Steve Espinoza was raised to think depression was not real. He was told that if he felt sad, just get over it and be happy. “I think that’s something a lot of older generation Latinos are used to,” Espinoza said. “Unfortunately, they pushed that on their kids.” This was one reason Espinoza created Footprints Corpus Christi, a local peerto-peer group for individuals who are suffering from mental illness to be able to share with others like them in a safe and comfortable environment without having to worry about the stigma of going to seek professional help.
Although peer-to-peer groups are not a substitute for professional guidance, they are an alternative to keeping feelings and emotions bottled up inside, which in turn could cause more damage. Espinoza, a stand-up comedian who was diagnosed with anxiety, depression and PTSD, started the group after his own experiences of opening up during his routines. “When I talked about it publicly, I received so much positive feedback,” Espinoza said. “People shared their stories with me and then one thing I noticed about myself and everyone I spoke to was the fact that depression, anxiety and PTSD are so taboo. “Opening up to someone who can easily relate to what’s going on is so much easier than a professional, in my opinion,” Espinoza said. “Some people don’t like talking to therapists, counselors or psychiatrists because they feel like the professionals can’t relate to them.” There are still others who refuse to open up because, according to Espinoza, some people have a lot of shame and don’t want to burden their friends or family with their own issues. “I was one of those people,” Espinoza said. “Now I see a therapist regularly and I’ve learned to open up more.”
‘IF A CHILD IS STRUGGLING...’ Being a Latino adult who is struggling with mental health is hard enough. Being the parent of a child with mental health problems can be overwhelming, especially given the stigma in the Latino community surrounding mental health. When many people become parents, they are overcome with joy as they witness the miracle of birth. They marvel was 3 when Debbie received a complaint at the sight of the baby’s tiny hands from her pre-school teacher. “The teacher mentioned how active and feet and newborn scent. They carefully cradle them and give them every Abby was and that she never sat down,” ounce of love that they are capable of Debbie said. “That would continue until producing. For most, their children are a she was about 5.” It was then when Debbie noticed reminder of how easy it is to fall in love something different. Abby had started with another human being. They inspect their new babies, ever so becoming defiant. She sought profesclosely to find those tiny, unique imper- sional help and doctors diagnosed Abby fections that distinguish their child from with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), Oppositional Dethe rest. Some of fiance Disorder those deficiencies are barely notice- "I don't ever want Abby to think (ODD) and anxiety. decided able, while others that we don't value her feelings Debbie the best course of are distinguishable or thoughts.” action would be to but those imperfections are part of the DEBBIE, MOTHER start with counseling. whole that they will ODD is a type love forever. Sometimes, those inadequacies don’t of behavioral disorder that is mostly diappear until after a few years once the agnosed in children. Children with it are child has been introduced into social sit- often uncooperative, defiant and hosuations. Once parents notice these new tile toward peers, parents, teachers and deficiencies, they prepare themselves authority figures. Children with anxiety physically and mentally for the chal- and ADD are more likely to develop ODD lenges their family will ultimately face than children without. “There is no treatment for ODD,” Debtogether in the present and future. For Debbie, becoming a parent came bie said. “We’ve had to learn as we go, as a pleasant surprise. Her first born, which has been very stressful.” Currently, Abby goes to counseling Abby, was a seemingly healthy baby with some slight imperfections but in once a month. In elementary school, Debbie’s eyes, she had a perfect bundle she had a “buddy,” a counselor from the school district who would visit every of joy. Abby’s first couple of years were filled two weeks assigned to her to help with with laughter and curiosity, the same social development. Unfortunately, Abinquisitiveness that most babies have by’s issues have continued with a recent as they explore new things. The child’s diagnosis of depression and suicidal active behavior progressively increased thoughts. For Debbie, opening up to family and as she moved into being a toddler. Abby
friends about Abby’s mental health problems and subsequent treatment garnered a mixed reaction from people. “It varied between, ‘She shouldn’t need counseling because she’s so young,’ ” Debbie said. “Then I was told that her issues would get better if I wasn’t working.” Debbie would get asked what she was doing wrong or get accused of not doing enough. These were all reactions from Latino family members. “When she was younger, I’d get asked why I was taking her to counseling,” Debbie said. “Why was she saying she’s depressed, there’s nothing wrong with her and we just needed to do more with her and she’d be fine. “Even now, I get told she’s fine and doesn’t have anything to be depressed about and that’s just normal for kids,” Debbie said. According to Debbie, getting help and using the available resources is crucial to not only being able to help Abby, but also to provide the support parents need to be able to cope and live through mental health issues. “Getting help not only benefits the child but the whole family,” Debbie said. “If a child is struggling, it will affect everyone and the longer they go without help, the worse they can feel. “I don’t ever want Abby to think we don’t value her feelings or thoughts,” Debbie said. “We get her help to make sure she knows we love and support her.”
Mental Health and Children ADHD, anxiety problems, behavior problems and depression are the most commonly diagnosed mental health disorders in children. Some of these conditions commonly occur together. For example, about 3 in 4 children diagnosed with depression in 2016 also had anxiety (73.8%), and almost 1 in 2 had behavior problems (47.2%). For children with behavior problems, more than 1 in 3 also had anxiety (36.6%) and about 1 in 5 also had depression (20.3%)
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Feel the rhythm with MWF Jazz Band Del Mar College's MWF Jazz Band took the stage to end the spring semester on a smooth note. With solo moments within ensemble pieces, the band gave a performance that jazzed up the night and for some musicians it was there final bow and last concert before graduation. "It felt so good. It felt like I was back home doing what I'm supposed to be doing," said Mikayla Garza, a music education instrumental major. The MWF Jazz Band is under the direction of Assistant ProfessorDaniel Miller. According to Miller jazz is the birthright of all Americans. "It was birthed here for us, to dance, to feel it in our soul," said Miller. — Nichaela Shaheen
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ABOVE: Director Daniel Miller and the jazz band perform pieces by Antonio Carlos Jobim, Benny Goodman, Doug Beach and others captivating the audience on April 27 in the Richardson Performance Hall. RIGHT: Saxophone player Mikayla Garza takes part in her last performance before graduating.
TOP OF PAGE: Trumpet player David Villarreal performs in the spring concert to wrap up the semester. ABOVE: The MWF Jazz Band perform selections from the Golden Age to modern day jazz.
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Creative writing professor is the founder of a writers studio in Corpus Christi
first. I wasn’t a morning person at the time.” After about a year of daily writing, Lenz decided to resume her schooling and earned a master’s degree in Creative Writing. The endeavor taught her the importance of collaborating with other writers and imJOHN GONZALES | REPORTER proving their craft in an open manner. jgonzales@foghornnews.com Lenz began searching for ways to connect with other writers who shared similar Sarah Lenz, one of Del Mar College’s passions, much to no avail. With this disEnglish arts professors, has had her work- satisfaction, Lenz sought to create her own load spread across three fronts for roughly group that would celebrate the art of writ3 years. From being a mother at home to ing and encourage others to explore that teaching creative writing classes, Lenz has passion. not allowed herself much idle time. And “I was thinking about what the comwith the obligations she has as founder munity needed as far as literary arts goes,” of the Corpus Christi Writers’ Studio, relax- Lenz said. “I also wanted a space where ation isn’t a luxury she can easily afford. people could learn technique, could hone However, the one never-changing facet of their skills, and could learn how to be a Lenz’s life is her passion for crebetter writer … You’re going to ative writing. do writing. You’re going to get “As a young child, I adored stuff done on the page. You’re going to be allowed to talk about books … I adored going to the library and checking out huge that experience with others,” Lenz said. stacks of books every week, Lenz began informing othand my mother supported and er writers and instructors of encouraged that. I was really young when she gave me my her plans regarding the Studio. first diary … I would write these One of those people was Robin poems in it. It’s just been someCartensen, Director of Creative Writing at Texas A&M Universitything I’ve wanted to do for as Corpus Christi. Cartensen asked long as I could remember,” Lenz Lenz overcame said. if the group would have a venue, In 2010, Lenz discovered Ju- new challenges which was not something Lenz had acquired at the time. lia Cameron’s “The Artist’s Way,” when growing Since Cartensen was a mema book written to help readers her writing ber of the Coastal Bend Wellness navigate the difficulties associ- studio. ated with a lack of artistic conFoundation’s Board of Directors, fidence and creativity. Lenz adshe gave Lenz permission to use opted one of the book’s teachings, coined a newly built room inside of the facility for group meetings. Since the group had no “morning pages,” into her daily life. “[Cameron] proposes this plan to help budget, meeting in public venues was the people fulfill their creative dreams … you only viable option. wake up every morning and you write In July of 2019, the Writers’ Studio held three pages of stream-of-consciousness its first official meeting inside the facility. free writing,” Lenz said. “It was really hard at The turnout surpassed all expectations,
with roughly 30 to 35 people attending Studio can hold meetings in person again. the event. From there, monthly gatherings In response, Lenz has considered offering only served to inflate the group’s numbers. face-to-face sessions, but she guarantees “In some cases, they turned people away that the online option will remain availbecause they didn't have enough seats able. and we were like... breaking fire codes,” Lenz said that although seeing an inLenz chortled. crease in member population was a sign The Writers’ Studio of success, continued enjoyed this steady growth wasn’t sustaingrowth until March “As a young child, I adored able. She refused to buy of 2020, when the into “hustle culture,” or COVID-19 pandemic books … I adored going to the the idea that one should caused businesses to library and checking out huge slave away at personal cease operation and passion projects for the enforce social distanc- stacks of books every week.” sake of expansion and ing practices. With the SARAH LENZ monetary gain. group unable to meet “It’s awful. It’s so exENGLISH PROFESSOR face-to-face, Lenz transhausting,” Lenz joked. formed the Studio into But with more inan online endeavor. structors attending meetings, Lenz felt With this change came new challenges. compelled to compensate them for their Seeing as Lenz wasn’t very experienced time. with social media marketing and man“I felt really guilty about asking writers aging, she received help from Michael to teach classes and to work without being Quintana, a fellow writer and social media compensated,” Lenz said. manager. Quintana volunteered his skills, In response, the Writers’ Studio held its establishing the Studio’s online image and first monetized meeting in partnership overseeing its advertising. with the Texas Poetry Assignment, a nonFrom there, the growth became expo- profit organization centered around hunnential. Writers were eager to find a pro- ger relief, Lenz found a solution to the issue. ductive outlet through which they could “In March of 2021, we did our first monhone and display their skills, and the Writ- etized events. We did workshops that were ers’ Studio was just that. With a reach span- tuition-based … it was an experiment to ning from Corpus Christi to Canada, the see, ‘Hey, is there money here? Would it Studio underwent an irrevocable transfor- work to monetize this … but also to give mation. back to the community?’” “It feels like the pandemic has created However, despite numerous challengthis Pandora’s Box … now that we have es, Lenz’s steadfast demeanor and comthis [digital] connection, we can’t take it mitment to fostering growth in the realm back … It’s still always going to be there of creative writing remain unwavering. and now we need to find ways to integrate The group occasionally takes one to twoit with our in-person life,” Lenz said. month sabbaticals, allowing members and With COVID-19 cases falling back down instructors time to themselves. And when and businesses resuming normal oper- the Writers’ Studio resumes operation folation, Lenz has received several emails lowing a break, people come back eager to asking about when and where the Writers’ pick up where they left off.
COMMUNITY 7 Indigenous peoples protest exports company MAY 2, 2022
MIRANDA MEDINA| MANAGING EDITOR mmedina@foghornnews.com Indigenous Peoples of the Coastal Bend and individuals from surrounding areas gathered on April 24 at Waters Edge Park to protest Enbridge, a Canadian petrochemicals and exports company. Love Sanchez, co-founder of Indigenous Peoples of the Coastal Bend, spoke to about 40 peaceful protesters. “It brings unity and solidarity being here,” Sanchez said. Enbridge is the company that now owns land that once belonged to the Karankawa in Ingleside. It hopes to expand on the
land. The lawsuit against the petrochemical company is to protect the sacred land. Enbridge proposed a plan to build a seawall pipeline along the coast that will meet Houston, and a new pier at the previous Karankawa settlement. The organizers of the protest shared their concerns with the community and educated them on the land of their ancestors. People stood with their signs, shouting, hoping to catch bystanders’ attention on the issue. “We stand here today to bring awareness to what’s happening in Corpus Christi Bay,” Sanchez said.
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Chiara Sunshine Beaumont, a Karankawa Kadla, speaks and chants to the crowd at the ‘STOP ENBRIDGE’ protest at Waters Edge Park on April 24.
People from surrounding areas joined the Indigenous Peoples of the Coastal Bend at the ‘STOP ENBRIDGE’ protest on April 24.
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Dance student Layla Flonseca from CC Ballroom by the Bay leaps across the room as she practices fundamental ballet skills during class.
Living life, one dance at a time
Locally owned small business dance studio shows a lot of potential
MELISSA MATA | ASSOCIATE EDITOR mmata@foghornnews.com
In a small strip center near Saratoga Boulevard, practically camouflaged by being tucked between an apartment complex and a Walmart Supercenter, is a small independently owned dance studio. Just inside the door visitors can hear upbeat music playing and the sounds of many associated feet trying to keep count of 5, 6, 7 and 8 being called out by studio owner and dance instructor Angela Murray. Murray stands out, clearly the dance authority in a room filled with couples dressed in mostly jeans, boots and other attire you might see in an off-work setting. Murray is moving through the couples dressed in dark clothing. She sways through the room like someone who has studied movement through most of her 23 years. “A few of us just find our purpose in life early on and this is something I am very passionate about,” Murray said. “I love that I can make a living out of doing what I love every day.” With Murray’s passionate voice toward dance, she shows her students attentiveness and is always patient when having to repeat steps over as a professional. Murray’s love for dance started when she was just 3 years old. “My mom took me to see ‘The Nutcracker’ and I told my mom I wanted to be Clara, so she put me in ballet lessons,” said Murray, who eventually ended up scoring the role. Murray had one main purpose when it came to dance. “Starting my career my goal was to always be a champion, I wanted to win as many competitions as possible,” Murray said. Although her career went in a different path she has competed in many competitions with her highest ranking being a “vice champion at open rhythm at Texas Challenge in 2017.” As a fierce competitive dancer, Murray continues to compete in ballroom and country. Murray opened CC Ballroom by the Bay in October 2019. Unfortunately, that was just before the pandemic. “We were only open for five months and then we had to shut down for 3, and reopened in the summer,” Murray said. So far it has been a roller coaster for this
CC Ballroom by the Bay instructors Olivia Awsumb and Jose Galvan dance passionately together to ballroom rumba. small business, but they have continued expert classes. to grow and have increased their numbers “When the pandemic started it made it since reopening. really hard for me and other dancers to conThis small business dance company of- tinue dancing,” 18-year-old dance student fers over 10 styles of Layla Flonseca said. “But dance ranging from Angela has always found “A few of us just find our “ballroom waltz’s, a way to offer classes tango, salsa, country purpose in life early on and during the pandemic and waltz, two-step, swing because of her passion for and any type of dance this is something I am very dancing it has given us an where they are partopportunity to come back passionate about.” nered; we also offer and do what we love to do ballet, jazz, hip-hop during this time.” and even a heels class,” Although the pandemANGELA MURRAY ic came with challenges, Murray said. According to MurCC BALLROOM BY THE BAY the students still found a ray there are many way to make it back to CC different classes for Ballroom by the Bay. the kids and adults to Meredith Owens, a join including private graduate student at Texas sessions and group classes ranging from all A&M University-Corpus Christi, does ballet, ages including beginners, intermediate and which is one of the hardest types of dances
ABOVE: CC Ballroom by the Bay dance instructor Jessica Hill teaches her students different ballet techniques. RIGHT: Michael Nuttall dances East Coast swing with dance instructor and owner of CC Ballroom by the Bay Angela Murray.
to learn. “Ballet has been around for hundreds of years, so it’s been artfully crafted over the decades and has become a really intense discipline,” Owens said. “So, there is a level of intensity it holds by foot placement and leg placements.” Murray is optimistic with the future and CC Ballroom by the Bay. She said she looks forward to what is to come for her and the studio. “I couldn’t be more happy to be growing as a teacher and a competitive dancer,” Murray said. “Teaching my students and doing what I love is a dream.”
CC Ballroom by the Bay WHAT: Ballet, hip-hop, waltz & more WHEN: Monday-Thursday WHERE: 6204 Dunbarton Oak Dr.
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DMC students show talent in makeup Makeup artists, models and photogra- fort zones,” said Oceana VanSchoonhoven. phers recently gathered at a local studio to “They can push themselves in a positive create artistic expressions, network and do way for those types of events.” photo shoots. After all the makeup work was done, loStudents from the Del Mar College cos- cal photographers were allowed to photometology program also graph the creations in participated in the April exchange for images for 24 event that allowed their respective portfo“Being a part of this event them the chance to lios. In total there were meet other creatives was one of the biggest steps to nine models, including who share their love for making my dreams come true.” Kailee Aziza, another makeup and glamour. cosmetology student SAMANTHA VILLARREAL from DMC. “Being a part of this COSMETOLOGY STUDENT event was one of the big“This event was a gest steps to making my great networking exdreams come true,” said perience for me and Samantha Villarreal, cosmetology major. my makeup artist,” said Aziza. “The photog“The opportunity was very much appreciat- raphers loved our looks and it was a lot of ed and I look forward to working with this fun.” successful group of people in the future.” This was the first major collaborative The event gave makeup artists a chance event since the Covid-19 pandemic and to explore more creative ways to express organizers are getting ready to plan anoththeir art form as opposed to what most er involving more students from the DMC people usually relate to. cosmetology department. “It helps people get out of their com— Staff Reports
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Models Tabitha Paige (above) and Lauren Rodrigues (right) participate in the makeup artists showcase and networking event held on April 24.
DIARY OF A NONTRAD
Embrace your college bonds and experiences PHILIP PEREZ pperez@ foghornnews.com
Hello fellow Vikings, and congratulations on making it through another semester. Another academic year is about to pass and many of you will be moving on to the next step toward a new tomorrow. Then there’s me and others like me, who just can’t seem to get through college algebra without feeling the need to flip a table every time we forget how to solve a quadradic equation. Still, failure is not an option and we must power through because everyone deserves success — no matter how long it takes to get there. Through our times here at Del Mar, we come across really good people. Through group projects or, in my case, student publications, we bond through teamwork and common goals. We make these connections through laughter and through the frustrations of problem solving, ultimately creating a final product together as a team. For some, the bonds created here in college will go on to be lasting friendships and maybe even work relationships. Unfortunately, for others, the chance of seeing each other again is pretty slim, except for random social media interactions. It is what it is, I guess, but can we really complain? After all, life is filled with temporary interactions. Nothing is permanent. In my lifetime, I’ve had so many interac-
tions with people who have made a lasting impact in one form or another. Even now, those impactful moments continue to emerge from people half my age, many times because there is a sense of pride watching these people grow right before my eyes. It’s the same pride a parent has watching their children progress through life. This crew that I’ve worked with these past two semesters has grown tremendously from being brand new to the ins and outs of student publications to winning a statewide award for Overall Excellence. To be able to say that I am part of this team is a good feeling but it’s bittersweet. There is a realization that my peers will go on and be successful in an industry that continues to change and evolve while I will be happy to just finally finish to show my own kids how important perseverance is and the need for a good solid education whether it be a doctorate or a certification, as long as it betters your future in the long run. As I watch my peers prepare for the next step, I am also motivated to believe that no matter how old I get or how long it takes, there is a brighter future for everyone just waiting for each of us to reach out and grab it. We are all capable of achieving our goals if we really truly want to. All it takes is desire, dedication and determination. So, I say to all my younger peers, “Congrats!” Don’t stop there. Continue to do great things because as cheesy as it sounds, you are the future of our world. Now it’s up to you to repair the world. No pressure but don’t blow it. In the meantime, I’ll just work on finally destroying my algebraic kryptonite and y’all can say, “Old dude finally did it.”
AROUNDCAMPUS College plans costume contest for Star Wars Day The Student Leadership & Campus Life office will host a Star Wars themed costume contest on May 4, or, as fans of the the sci-fi franchise call it, May the Fourth. Winners will receive Star Wars trophies, gift cards and other prizes at the event, which is open to all students, faculty and staff. Contestants must sign up in Room 105 of the Harvin Center. The contest will begin at noon May 4.
Freedom, justice, peace and love focus of final concert
The Del Mar College Music Depart-
ment’s final choral concert of the season will focus on freedom, justice, peace and love. The concert, under the direction of Interim Choral Director Dennis S. Richardson, will include the Concert Choir, Chamber Singers, Vocal Jazz Ensemble and Master Chorus. Keyboard accompanists for the concert are Merlene Flournoy and Michael Steele. The event, which is free and open to the public, is set for 7:30 p.m. May 3 in Richardson Performance Hall on Heritage Campus. For more information, contact DMC Music faculty member Dennis S. Richardson at drichardson@delmar.edu or 361698-1352. — Staff Reports
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Local restaurant Hermano Solis offers authentic Mexican drinks and dishes like agua de jicama and enchiladas.
Authenticity awaits your taste buds
Once you walk into Hermanos Solis you are greeted with smiling faces and ample amount of seating space. Not only do they have booths and tables but they also have a counter dining giving a communal feel. Wherever you choose to sit, the wait staff is constantly checking up WITH NICHAELA SHAHEEN on you to refill chip baskets and drinks no matter how busy it seems to be inside. If there is one thing I have noticed While browsing the menu you’ll find a about growing up and living in Corpus key difference, not only do they have the Christi is that every corner you take dishes everyone seems to love, but they another vibrant Mexican restaurant is also have the authentic Mexican versions planted. If you’ve been to quite a few of these dishes; for instance enchiladas. you have noticed a trend in appearanc- The Mexican version of this dish is red es to the quality of food. However, one tortillas filled with shredded chicken thing that most of these Mexican restau- topped with queso fresco and shredded rants lack is the authenticity of Mexican lettuce, while the American version is dishes. Hermanos Solis topped with a gravy and is one of the exceptions. melted cheese. Having IF YOU GO Mexican restaurants the traditional options WHAT: Hermano Solis to Corpus residences are and executing them well like comfort sweaters, WHERE: 5409 Leopard St. is truly what sets Heronce you find the cozi- RATING: 5/5 manos Solis apart. Both est one in your closet randisions and many othyou usually only stick to HOURS: Mon-Sat 5:30 a.m. - 9 er savory dishes fill their it regardless of the oth- p.m., Sunday 5:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. menu leaving you with er options you have. You hard decisions to make. order the same dish almost every time I recommend the pastor gorditas, enbecause you know it tastes just as good chiladas Mexicanas, mini tacos and a as the pictures from the menu look. You agua de jicama to wash it all down. One memorize the street name it sits on and bite into the enchiladas Mexicanas and you slowly learn the names of the serv- you will not be talking the rest of the ers. Over time though, the sweater gets meal because your mouth will be too ripped and dingy making it time to look busy devouring. for a new one. Hermanos Solis ought to Overall I give Hermanos Solis a solid 5 be your new spot. out of 5 rating.
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Change starts with your vote
REGISTER TO VOTE Requirements for registering to vote include: n United States citizen n Resident of the county where you submit the application n At least 17 years and 10 months old on the date the voter registration application is submitted, and 18 on Election Day
n Not a convicted felon (you may be eligible to vote if you have completed your sentence, probation and parole) n Have not been declared by a court exercising probate jurisdiction to be either totally mentally incapacitated or partially mentally incapacitated without the right to vote
Americans have been fighting for the to help enact that change. right to vote since the early 1800s. According to the Texas Secretary of That right began to expand to more State Office, out of over 30 million votAmericans with the 15th Amendment in er-eligible Texas residents, only 52%, or 1870, giving Black men the right to vote, roughly 15 million, are registered to vote. and 19th Amendment in 1920, finally giv- In Nueces County, only 127,000 out of ing women the same 212,000 registered right. Unfortunately, voters actually voted those “rights” were on in 2020. U.S. citizens are paper only due to the We have a problem always asking for nearly 100 years of a here. Jim Crow era that inWith all the strugchange, but voter cluded intimidation, gles and fights and protests, literacy tests, sacrifices made to obnumbers everypoll taxes and violence tain the right to vote where show that not for everyone, why are that kept many away from the polls. allowing those enough people are we The struggles for to go in vain? Nearly voting rights continAmericans literwilling to help enact 4,000 ued throughout histoally gave their lives to ry with Native Amerihave their voices heard that change. cans getting the right during the Jim Crow to vote in 1924 and era, yet almost half of Chinese Americans in 1943. Texas sits on their recliner complaining From 1776 to as recently as 2020, Amer- that nothing changes all while they refuse icans have been fighting for the right to to take part in the only process that will vote. With controversy over mail-in ballots help enact that change they so desire. and voter fraud claims, it appears the fight Before you exercise your right to cry will continue, but that should not deter and moan about how change needs to anyone from registering to get their voic- happen, exercise your right to help make es heard. that change by taking the time to not only U.S. citizens are always asking for register to vote but by actually using that change, but voter numbers everywhere right by getting involved and voting. Your show that not enough people are willing community and country need you.
OPINION
Free speech is something all Americans need DYLAN LIMAS dlimas@ foghornnews.com
Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk has purchased Twitter for a whopping $44 billion dollars. There were mixed reactions after the April 26 deal was announced, particularly from those involved on both sides of the political spectrum. Many Republicans have reacted by praising Musk, while Democrats have been quicker to ask what Musk’s motives in buying Twitter are. One of the big questions floating in
the air is if former President Donald Trump’s Twitter will be unbanned. In an April 27 tweet, Musk said Twitter must be politically neutral to deserve public trust. “(This) effectively means upsetting the far right and the far left equally,” Musk’s vision of a revitalized Twitter is commendable. Regardless of someone’s political leanings, it’s important that free speech is not limited. The only time accounts should be suspended is if they promote hate speech and/ or threaten someone or a group of people. The fact that a former president is suspended from Twitter is not a good look for the platform. For a quick recap: Trump’s suspension stems from the Jan. 6 riots in Washington, D.C., in which far right mobs rushed the Capitol. According to the New York Times, four civilians died on the scene, while one police officer died from injuries sustained by the
mob of people. Following the events, Twitter Safety’s account released a statement on Jan. 8 that would change the landscape of the platform and social media in general. “After a close review of recent Tweets from the @realDonaldTrump account and the context around them we have permanently suspended the account due to the risk of further incitement of violence,” the account said. Many Democrats rejoiced, while Republicans were shocked. Although there are some arguments that Trump’s statements motivated his supporters to terrorize Washington, these supporters still had to act on their own accord. President Joe Biden won the election fair and square, and most Republicans would agree. What happened Jan. 6 is not an accurate representation of the Republican Party. Although Trump has said plenty of things that aren’t backed up by facts, to censor him
is going against the First Amendment. If Twitter was inclined to ban everyone who has bended the truth, the platform would be a ghost town. The problem nowadays is the rarity that comes with a civil political discussion. Name-calling and screaming at one another has become normalized, especially here in the U.S. In a time where diversity is being rightfully encouraged, there is more segregation than ever before. While not always the case, it often seems neither Republicans nor Democrats will give someone the time of day if that person shares a different political ideology. Whether we stand proudly or kneel in solidarity during the National Anthem, we are still Americans. It is my hope and belief that Musk will bring back the values of the First Amendment that our ancestors fought for by unbanning both Republicans and Democrats alike in the name of free speech.
QUESTION: WHAT DO YOU LOOK FOR WHEN VOTING?
“I look for leadership in someone who’s going to take initiative in what the campaign is going to be.” — Angelina Guzman, Nursing
“I don’t vote because I don’t know anything about the candidates, I don’t feel like I would have a say. If I knew more about them I would vote.” — Amber Pena, Allied Health
“I look for the candidate’s background and how they are as a person. Like if they’ve been racist I wouldn’t want to vote for them.” — Molly Lazo, Liberal Arts
“I look for their honesty, background and what they’re really going to make an impact on.” — Pedro Villegas, Mechanical Engineering
“I look to see if the person really means what they say and not just making up lies to get the position they want.” — Jason Jimenez, S.R.T
“Usually I’ll go over the policies, whoever I think will help the general public more.” — Sarah Collingswood, Kinesiology
“Good people who won’t destroy our country even more than what it already has been.” — Nico Martin, Liberal Arts
“I usually lean towards what my parents are voting for and the names they mention. ” — Courtney Camontagne, Liberal Arts
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caught in the grill of a semi-trailer. Carpenter was pushed for several miles at a speed of over 60 mph before a pair of police officers followed the truck to its place of business and informed the stunned driver. The chair’s wheels had to be replaced, but Ben survived without injury. n FedEx’s founder nearly bankrupted his company with a Las Vegas trip, in which he used the corporation’s last $5,000 to play blackjack. Fortunately, he managed to turn the sum into $27,000 and keep things running until he obtained more funding. n The movie “Babe” required one animatronic and 48 real pigs, due to their rapid growth rate. n Remember playing “Simon Says” in your youth? In France, it’s “Jack Says”; in Norway “The King Commands”; in Japan “Teacher Says” and in Ireland “O’Grady Says.” n In 1920, Anoka, Minnesota, became the first U.S. city to put on a Halloween celebration, in an effort to distract kids from playing Halloween pranks.
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Let us take you around campus for some fun This semester was full of many in-person events such as intramurals, an Easter egg hunt and a pet therapy event. DMC looks forward
to holding even more in-person events to encourage students to enjoy some fun and relaxation on campus in the future.
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A student searches for eggs on campus to receive a gift. The gifts included tumblers, ring lights, energy drinks and many candies.
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Ryan Nguyen, a pre-med technology major, jumps to volley the ball across court to his opponent. This intramural tennis event was held on April 19. The intramural events are offered to all Del Mar College students and faculty.
Vanessa Perez, medical major, and Salomon Betancourt, applied technology major, pet a dog during the pet therapy event. The event was held to encourage students to relax and relieve some stress before finals week comes.
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