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‘HALLOWEEN KILLS’
More than 300 students and college
Jamie Lee Curtis returns in latest
employees are now Safe Zone certified.
installment of the classic thriller.
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PHILIP J. PEREZ | EDITOR IN CHIEF jperez@foghornnews.com When Del Mar went virtual in spring 2020, the closures impacted the way students were able to interact with one another and altered the college community experience. The Office of Student Leadership and Campus Life and the Student Government Association got together to brainstorm a way to keep students engaged through the pandemic. “When the pandemic hit, we all sat down together to see how we can make this virtual,” said SGA President Sofia Jimenez. “We did a lot of work with the IT department to set it all up and everybody in the whole office pitched in.”
Once set up, the SGA had their first virtual meeting in April 2020 and started looking for ways to involve students by doing giveaways during the SGA’s Freebie Funday Friday events, which are done on their Facebook page, and having special appearances by Valdar, the DMC school mascot. Freebie Funday Fridays includes trivia about the college and resources available to students. It also addresses important upcoming deadlines such as last day to drop classes and FAFSA deadlines. Prizes include DMC T-shirts and hoodies, gift cards and other swag that is paid for by student services fees. Winners are picked by random drawings. “A little after the pandemic hit, I was just trying to find ways to keep the students engaged,” Jimenez said. “I try to keep it random, so some of it’s trivia about either our president or maybe important SEE MEETINGS ON PAGE 3
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The SGA holds a virtual meeting over Teams. The group had its first virtual meeting in April 2020 and started looking for ways to involve students by doing giveaways during its Freebie Funday Friday events, which are done on Facebook.
Professor writes new book of poetry
SPREADING JOY, INFORMATION
‘A Living is Not a Life’ centers around different jobs Berecka has held
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Children join in on the fun by wearing Halloween masks during the Trunk or Treat event at Heritage Campus on Oct. 27. The college hosted a Scare Your Holds Away document drop-off event the same day.
Events draw in youngsters College holds drive-thru to give away candy, info to future students NICHAELA SHAHEEN | ASSOC. EDITOR nshaheen@foghornnews.com Del Mar gave away treats to scare away the fear any prospective students may have about registering for spring. Del Mar’s Outreach and Recruitment Office teamed up with Early College Programs to host Trunk or Treat and Scare Your Holds Away events on Oct. 27. Community members had the opportunity to receive information on how to become a Del Mar College student, along with receiving information from various college departments, and free goodie bags full of treats while
also dropping off any ious college departdocuments prospecments parked their “We were keeping the tive students need to vehicles in two rows register for spring. safety of our students and between the Fine Director of AdmisArts and Venters staff in mind, we wanted sions Sara King said Business buildings to the goal was to balcreate a tunnel-like our community and our ance safety and fun. feel for participants prospective students to “We were keepto drive through and ing the safety of our collect goodies and students and staff in know we were still here and information. mind, but we wantKing said it isn’t thinking about them and ed our community the first or last time their safety.” and our prospective a drive-thru event students to know we will be held this year. SARA KING Document were still here and dropDIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS offs will be held in thinking about them and their safety,” King November and Desaid. cember on both the Participants and their children were encouraged to SEE TREAT ON PAGE 3 dress up in a Halloween costume. Var-
DYLAN LIMAS | REPORTER dlimas@foghornnews.com Professor and reference librarian Alan Berecka has recently published a collection of poetry called “A Living is Not a Life: A Working Title,” adding to his growing list of works. Berecka, born in Utica, New York, in 1959, spent most of his childhood in neighboring Stittville. After graduating high school, he attended the University of Dallas where he earned his bachelor’s degree in literature. Berecka then attended graduate school at the University of North Texas where he earned his master’s in interdisciplinary studies. While at North Texas, Berecka received encouragement to publish his works from professors Les Palmer and Del Mar graduate Rick Sale. Berecka later re- Berecka said it’s ceived a master’s in important to adult reference at not let your job Texas Woman’s Uni- define you. versity. Some poets who influenced Berecka’s writing include DH Lawrence, Elizabeth Bishop, Howard Nemerov and B. H. Fairchild. In 2004, Berecka’s chapbook, or a short collection of poems, titled “Each Man Has One Life” was published by the Trilobite Press. This would be the first of many works Berecka would publish. “The Comic Flaw,” Berecka’s first full-length collection of poems, was published in 2009 by neoNuma Arts. “A Living Is Not a Life,” Berecka’s newest collection of poems, centers around the different jobs he’s held throughout SEE BOOK ON PAGE 3
Vocal Vikings strong at first tournament
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Emily Rivas, a paramedics and speech major, practices for the event.
The Vocal Vikings speech and debate team won hardware at its first tournament of the semester with third-, fourth- and fifth-place finishes from the Bayou Bucket swing tournament. Students competed in Poetry, Prose, Impromptu, and Informative Speaking against Texas State, Rice and Arizona State, along with several other universities and colleges across the country. The Oct. 23-24 competition was held virtually. Emily Rivas, a freshman majoring in paramedics and speech, brought home two fifth-place finishes in Informative Speaking. Nichaela Shaheen, a sophomore majoring in public relations/ advertising and journalism, brought home third- and fourth-place finishes in Poetry. Gabrielle Vela, a sophomore majoring in speech, competed in Prose for her first time.
“What I’ve gained from the first tourna- but nothing replaces a live audience,” Contrement is better comras said. munication skills. How For more information everyone spoke and on how to join the VoFor more informainterpreted their own cal Vikings team, contion on how to join tact Contreras at 361pieces was different and it was nice to experience 698-1566 or slcontrer@ the Vocal Vikings the variety of everyone’s delmar.edu, or stop by personality and what Suite D206 in the Genteam, contact Sarah communication meant eral Academic and MuContreras at 361to them,” Vela said. sic Building on Heritage The team is led by Di698-1566 or slcon- Campus. rector of Forensics Sarah The next competiContreras, a professor of tion, the Fall TIFA swing trer@delmar.edu. speech communication. tournament, will be held “I am so glad to be virtually Nov. 6-7 where back. We’re looking forstudents will compete ward to face-to-face tournaments. I’m proud against other Texas schools. of our community for creating virtual tournaments during the pandemic to keep us going — Staff reports
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More than 300 earn Safe Space certification MIRANDA MEDINA | REPORTER mmedina@foghornnews.com More than 300 students and college employees are now Safe Zone certified. The Student Government Association and Coastal Bend Wellness Foundation hosted two Safe Zone Training virtual events the week of Oct. 18 with spokesperson, Barton Baily, PRIDE Center director. Students, staff and faculty were invited to tune into one of the two 3-hour training course. Over 300 individuals participated in the course and received a certification on basic information on LGBTQI+. “The turnout was amazing. We had 220 attendees on the 19th and 82 attend on the 22nd,” said Sofia Jimenez, president of Student Government Association. Attendees who appeared for the virtual event via Teams also received a decal supporting LGBTQI+ individuals and had the opportunity to gain a better understanding of the community. “The Safe Zone training provides a safe place for anyone to come and ask questions and learn more about the LGBT community,” Jimenez said. The training addressed issues and concerns including resources, terminology used in the community, gender identity, issues that are encountered, etc. Individuals were encouraged to come together, learn and be comfortable on the topic. DMC hopes that courses for Safe Space will continue in the future. “We appreciate the Coastal Bend Wellness Foundation for the training. We had great feedback from the Del Mar College faculty, staff and students. We do plan to have more trainings in the future,” Jimenez said. Those who missed the training but are interested in the course should e-mail studentgovernment@delmar.edu Students can also get involved by reaching out to the Safe Space Club at DMC.
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Elsa Parr studies the details on an art piece in the Joseph A. Cain Memorial Art Gallery at East Campus in spring 2020.
Cain Gallery reopens for art show MICHELLE MIRELEZ | MANAGING EDITOR mmirelez@foghornnews.com
Return-to-Campus Plan Phase 3. In this collection, the art on display was purchased from 1970 to the most recent purchase from this year’s 2021 show. The art department added to the collection this year featuring the 2021 Joseph A. Cain Memorial Purchase of artist Nate Ditzler’s ceramic piece titled, “Unreal Weather.” The exhibit is now on display and is open to the public through Dec. 3. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to noon Friday.
Over the last 55 years, Del Mar College’s Art and Drama Department has presented the National Drawing and Small Sculpture Show. This year, the Joseph A. Cain Memorial Art Gallery has transitioned back to in-person viewing and has reopened to feature this year’s fall show, “Permanent Collection Exhibition.” The decision to transition from virtual to in-person is part of the college’s
IF YOU GO WHAT: Del Mar College ART and Drama Department’s “Permanent Collection Exhibition” exhibit WHEN: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to noon Friday through Dec. 3 WHERE: Joseph A. Cain Memorial Art Gallery COST: Free
SGA updates students on event plans MIRANDA MEDINA | REPORTER mmedina@foghornnews.com Del Mar’s Student Government Association held its monthly meeting Oct. 20 via Teams. The meeting consisted of announcements for upcoming events, resources and club information. “At SGA meetings we update the students on any changes, on events, and on campus and community resources,” said Sofia Jimenez, president of group. Students are encouraged to attend the monthly meetings, which are held on the third Wednesday of the month, since they inform students of what’s happening on campus, along with specific matters that will benefit them. With the fall semester coming to an end, the group announced there will be an early registration rally for spring 2022 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 1-4. Students can contact their program advisor for more information, and those who apply early can receive a free T-shirt. SGA hosts Freebie Fun Day from 10 a.m.3 p.m. Nov. 12 on their Facebook page, which will include a gift card drawing when students follow these three steps: Take a picture using the Harvin Center photo area, post their picture under the event post, and like or leave a positive comment on another Viking’s photo. Also, students are encouraged to take advantage on the Viking Two-Step Vaccination Incentive. Students must be fully vaccinated to receive a $200 H-E-B gift card For more information, visit: www.delmar.edu/offices/cro/promo-landing-pages/two-step.html The next SGA meeting will be at 12:30 p.m. Nov. 17 via Teams, and students can access the link through their school e-mail. For more information on the SGA, email studentgovernment@delmar.edu.
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Krista Warnell, with the Industrial Process Technology Association, helps distribute candy to trick or treaters attending the Trunk or Treat event hosted by Outreach and Recruitment in partnership with Early College Programs on Oct. 27.
TREAT FROM PAGE 1 Heritage and Windward campuses. These events allow students to turn in documents to complete registration for spring classes. While students can still bring documents in person this allows for more accessibility. Nicole Kindzirsky, an early college programs coordinator, said the event was a good way to showcase college programs. “My favorite part of this event is seeing everyone out. It’s been awhile since we’ve been able to have community events and we’re still able to be distanced and still have all the fun that we used to have so I think that it’s really good to see the community come out,” Kindzirsky said. For more information on upcoming events hosted by Del Mar’s Outreach and Recruitment Office, visit delmar. edu/outreachevents or their Facebook page Del Mar College Outreach and Student Enrollment.
MEETINGS FROM PAGE 1 campus dates. “I also make sure in between doing trivia and interactive posts that I share the resources on campus or the community,” Jimenez said. “I was sharing where they could get vaccinated or where testing was going on.” Aside from using Microsoft Teams for meetings, the SGA looked into using multiple social media platforms to interact with every demographic of students. In addition to Facebook, they also use Instagram and TikTok. “We knew that social media was the platform that we were going to be able to access the best for all our students,” said co-advisor Estevan Guerra, a studio art major and Student Life mascot specialist. “On top of that, I was doing small things here and there for the bookstore and library with Valdar to remind students at home that, ‘Hey, don’t forget, even though we’re still at home, you can still access all these things.’ ”
Community members and prospective students got to attend Trunk or Treat and Scare Your Holds Away events shortly before Halloween. Once word got out, Guerra started receiving positive feedback from other departments within the college. He also noticed more interaction from students than before the pandemic. “I think one of the cool things about this entire situation is that COVID helped us figure out is that we were able to reach students that we have never seen before,” Guerra said. “I think we get that mindset of focusing that we’re going to see the students in the student center and some of those students never even come this way.” Since the move to virtual, the SGA has noticed an increase in attendance in meetings. Jimenez attributes that to the ability for students to be able to access the meetings 24/7 because meetings are posted on their Facebook page. More than 100 students participated in the most recent Freebie Funday Friday, with 50 winners. Another virtual event hosted by the SGA, along with the Safe Space student organization was the Safe Zone train-
ing event in mid-October. Safe Space is a three-hour training course that helps bring awareness and education about the LGBTQI+ community and its allies. The recent events brought in 336 participants. “The one thing I like about what we’ve done virtually is now there is a lot of engagement,” said Beverly Cage, director of Student Leadership and Campus Life. “I think as we move back to students coming back on campus, we’ll definitely want to continue to do both.” According to Cage, there is a necessity to adapt to students’ needs for outreach to be effective and her office has answered the demand. “I am grateful that I have a bunch of young people who work for me and always have new ideas,” Cage said. “Now that we have a little groove going with virtual, we’re trying to make sure that what we’re doing is impactful. We want to make sure it’s impacting the students’ lives — they’re learning something, they’re getting something from it and they’re excited to do it.”
This year’s Circle of Pride winner is Lisa Leal-Garcia. The Student Engagement and Retention coordinator was nominated based on her hard work especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. This award is given to an employee who went above and beyond in their responsibilities and job-related duties. “I am humbled and surprised to receive the Circle of Pride Award,” Leal-Garcia said. “It is so nice to be recognized by my peers for my efforts on campus.” Leal-Garcia’s role as coordinator of Student Engagement and Retention involves working on student conduct cases. Leal-Garcia works with students with possible conduct violations to make sure each student is given his or her due process. If students are found Leal-Garcia is responsible for their this year’s Circle misconduct, Leal-Gar- of Pride winner. cia works with those students to create an appropriate learning outcome. In addition to her regular duties as the coordinator of Student Engagement, Leal-Garcia took on new responsibilities within the Student Retention office during the pandemic. Leal-Garcia also managed the Viking Food Pantry, which has helped to distribute over 11,000 pounds of food to students. Leal-Garcia also successfully onboarded and trained a new employee at the Viking Food Pantry. “I am so proud to be part of an institution like Del Mar that offers so many opportunities to our community to gain an education and change our students’ lives forever,” Leal-Garcia said. The Circle of Pride Award was first created in 2009 to honor Johnny L. Hoodye, a groundskeeper at Del Mar College. Hoodye passed away in January 2009. Hoodye was known for sharing kind words and a smile with anyone he came into contact with on campus, as well as his hard work and dedication to his job in the Physical Facilities Department.
BOOK FROM PAGE 1 his life. Some of these jobs include being a garbage man and telephone operator. “I realized that everyone has aspects of their jobs that they hate,” Berecka said. “I started looking back at every job I ever had and decided to write poems about my odder and humorous work experiences that I’ve had, and the parts of jobs that just drove me crazy.” Berecka’s message is that it’s important to not let your job or occupation define you, because there are other people and things in life that are more meaningful. “It’s hard not to fixate on work, but I’ve always tried not to take jobs too seriously and not let them affect my life in general,” Berecka said. “So many things like art, friends and family seem much more important.” “A Living is Not a Life: A Working Title” and Berecka’s other full collections are available for purchase at all major online bookstores.
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Dermic Sanchez (from left), Mari Villarreal, Clarissa Torres and Colman Britt film a scene for a past CC7D challenge in Corpus Christi.
City changes rules on filming in city limits MELISSA MATA | FEATURES EDITOR mmata@foghornnews.com
“Local filmmakers wrote emails to City Council and showed up to a few City Council meetings and spoke during public comThe Corpus Christi City Council recently ment to express their concern on how the amended the city’s film ordinance to allow ordinance was interpreted by the city manlocal filmmakers to film in the city for no ager,” Hovda said. charge and with no perOne of the biggest mit required. accomplishments that This first became a was made with this “Local filmmakers wrote problem when filmmaknew film ordinance is ers around the city were emails to City Council ... to that “local filmmakers having to purchase per- express their concern on how don’t have to worry at mits to be able to film all about getting insurin the city, and many the ordinance was interpreted ance” just to film in the filmmakers were having city, Hovda said. by the city manager.” to go film in Portland This ordinance is due to the law in Corpus HEIDI HOVDA expected to make a Christi at the time. CO-FOUNDER, CORPUS great impact for local There was a lot of CHRISTI 7 DAY FILM PROJECT filmmakers, Hovda said. convincing when it Now local filmmakers came to encouraging will not have to worry the City Council to agree to a meeting to about any interferences while filming. address the film ordinance. According to “Based on the way the ordinance is the Heidi Hovda, co-founder of the Corpus written you should be able to film without Christi 7 Day Film Project, they wanted to any disruptions or interruptions,” Hovda make sure “local filmmakers had a seat at the said. “This is one of the greatest accomtable” during the meeting. plishments.”
The grant is being offered to students who meet the qualifications. To qualify students must be enrolled in an Associate of Applied Science degree or certificate program, maintain a 2.5 GPA and be Pell Grant eligible. The grant provides up to $100 a week per child paid directly to the childcare center or registered home provider. Qualified students can contact Melody Lawrence at 698-2809 to inquire about the availability of funding. — Ashly Morales
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MOVIEREVIEW
Myers seeks revenge in ‘Halloween Kills’ Latest installment heavy on gore and scary thrills MICHELLE MIRELEZ | MANAGING EDITOR mmirelez@foghornnews.com “Cult classic or reboot regret?” may be a question Halloween fans are asking themselves after viewing the latest movie in the Halloween franchise that started 40 years ago, “Halloween Kills.” To start off, it would not make sense at all without a small clarification — movies made from 1981 to 2009 never happened. At least not in this storyline, directed by David Gordan Green and scripted alongside Scott Teems and Danny McBride.. Jamie Lee Curtis returns as Laurie Strode, Michael Myer’s (aka The Shape) lone survivor from the babysitter murders in the 1978 “Halloween” film but taking place 20 years from the last installment. The movie picks up with Laurie, her estranged daughter Karen (Judy Greer) and granddaughter Allyson (Andi Matichak) in “Halloween” (2018). After leaving Myers behind in the basement of the burning house, they arrive at the hospital to save
Laurie, who has life-threatening injuries. Once sustained all three discover that their efforts were in vain because Myers is still alive and killing not in his usual fashion but to a degree that leaves his victims mangled. I haven’t seen this much gore in a Myers film till this one and I understand the reason it changed. He was just locked in a basement in a burning house! They just tried to kill him! So, he comes back with a vengeance, killing anyone who comes at him. I mean, I’d be mad too. And they do not stand a chance. You have the other survivors Tommy Doyle (Anthony Michael Hall), and a memorable throwback to the original film featuring Marion (Nancy Stephens) and Linsdey (Kyle Richards) in a few scenes I will not spoil. Overall, this movie was not at all bad if you haven’t seen the previous movies. The gore is there, the storyline is there and even as many times as it has been changed, my interest remains even after I almost fell asleep during the last 30 minutes of the movie — only because it takes forever to get to the point that it is going to get interesting.
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Judy Greer (from left), Jamie Lee Curtis and Andi Matichak star in “Halloween Kills,” which features a memorable throwback to the first film.
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EDITORIAL
Delta-8 reversal bad for all Texans Texas has become the 19th state to ban Delta 8 after the Texas Department of State Health Services updated its Consumable Hemp Program, classifying it as a Schedule I controlled substance. Possession of any form of the substance, even in small quantities including vape cartridges or gummies, is a felony punishable by up to two years in prison and a $10,000 fine, the department announced in early October. Hemp-based Delta-8, once carried at many CBD specialty stores, contains less than 0.3% THC, below the levels of Delta-9, or what most people know as marijuana. Because of this, many referred to it as “Weed Light.” Delta-8 THC, a cannabinoid, is found in small traces in hemp and cannabis plants. It gained popularity due to its similarities to its cousin, marijuana, to produce a euphoric, fuzzy feeling. Delta 8 produces a “milder high,” according to users. Delta-8 was previously considered legal in Texas after the Farm Bill of 2018. The Texas Health and Safety Code, chapter 443 that was established by House Bill 1325 during the 86th Legislature in 2019 allows consumable hemp products that do not exceed 0.3% THC. People who purchase the product include the elderly, combat veterans and others who suffer from chronic pain, anxiety or PTSD. Unlike marijuana, therapeutic use is more common than recreational use. According to WebMD, users claim the benefits include calming nausea and preventing vomiting during cancer treatments, boosting appetite and pain relief. Unfortunately, there is no real documented research available yet and some reported side effects include drowsiness and low heart rate. Delta-8 is legal in 27 states and under review in the remaining four, but there is a push by federal lawmakers to outlaw the substance and many in the hemp industry, including dispensaries and locally owned small business that specialize in the sale of CBD and hemp products are fearing the potential negative impact in an already slow economy. With the continued advances in the legalization of marijuana in 36 states, including Texas for medicinal use, state lawmakers need to take a stance to avoid moving backward in what could potentially see a decrease in tax revenue, the closing of many small businesses and an increase of
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self-medicating abuse of other alternatives such as alcohol and pills with harmful side effects. During a time where we are facing an ongoing border crisis, a global pandemic,
a suffering economy, human trafficking, a mental health crisis and much more, we would be taking away a resource that has the potential to help alleviate some of those issues with taxes alone, much like
taxes on alcohol sales. Instead, states are asking law enforcement to waste valuable resources and our tax dollars by declaring a war on something less harmful than alcohol and cigarettes.
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Baldwin should share the blame in death PHILIP J. PEREZ pperez@ foghornnews.com
Details continue to emerge weeks after the accidental shooting involving actor Alec Baldwin in Albuquerque, New Mexico, bringing new questions to light. What we know is that on Oct. 28, cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was fatally wounded on the set of Baldwin’s movie “Rust” after the actor pointed a “prop gun” at the camera lens and fired. Director Joel Souza was also wounded. We know that after preparing the set that morning, including checking props, there was a break for lunch, and everyone was shuttled off set for food. What is not clear is whether props, including the Colt .45 revolver used by Baldwin, were checked upon
returning from lunch, although some accounts vary on the safety check of the gun. We also know, according to reports, that the film’s armorer, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed presumably checked the gun before handing it to Assistant Director Dave Halls, who then presumably checked it before handing it to Baldwin. We also know that Souza told investigators that he heard someone say “cold gun” before hearing a “pop.” According to new reports, Souza told authorities that a camera crew had quit that morning and a new crew would have to come in, leaving only one camera to work with. Whether this has any bearing on the accident remains to be seen but we do know that somebody died and there needs to be accountability from every individual involved. Investigators reported finding a combination of live rounds and blanks on the scene, leaving many to question why there would be live rounds on a movie set to begin with. There have also been reports that both Hall and Gutierrez-Reed had previous issues concerning safety on other sets. There was a previous complaint about
the armorer from the set of a Nicolas Cage movie, “The Old Way,” where she allegedly gave a loaded gun to an 11-year-old actress without properly checking it, causing Cage to storm off the set. One would assume the responsibility begins with the armorer, but everyone involved in handling the set should be held accountable. We have to ask who was responsible for bringing in props to the movie set. Who was responsible for ensuring the inventory of props matched the prop list and nothing out of the ordinary was present? Who was responsible for creating the prop list and were live rounds included in that list? If live rounds were included on that list, why were they? If all those questions check out, then question those involved with ensuring proper gun handling and safety. From the point that Gutierrez-Reed handled the gun to the point where Hutchins’ life was tragically ended, all procedures for safety protocol on this set are highly questionable. Did the armorer show the assistant director the gun was clear before handing it to him and did he confirm? That
detail is not clear. Did the assistant director show Baldwin that the gun was clear before handing it to him and did Baldwin confirm? This detail is not likely except that the words “cold gun” were heard prior to the fatal shot. Gun handling 101: 1. Always keep the muzzle in a safe direction. Baldwin pointed directly at the camera, reportedly to practice the stunt, something he could have easily done away from anyone. 2. Assume the firearm is ALWAYS loaded. Baldwin appeared to take someone else’s word that it was a “cold gun.” 3. Keep your finger off the trigger. Baldwin obviously did not follow this rule. Another rule is always ensure a firearm is not loaded when handing it to someone else and be sure that the chamber, barrel and action are clear before changing possession. Considering this was done on a movie set where blanks are usually used, the last two rules can be an exception but had safety protocols been followed, Hutchins would still be alive. At minimum, Souza, Halls, Gutierrez-Reed and Baldwin all bear the responsibility and should be held accountable for Hutchins’ death.
QUESTION: WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT DELTA-8 BEING MADE ILLEGAL IN TEXAS?
“I don’t agree with it being made illegal. I feel like it’s a step up from CBD, more potent but good.” — Gabrielle Vela, speech
“So making it legal means younger people have access to it. THC and other marijuana weed things do have a very negative affect on people with developing brains.” —Jkobb Olguin, IT
“It’s a pretty good way for people who can’t afford medication. I think it’s a better avenue to relieve anxiety.” — Christian Martinez, fine arts
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August 30, 2021
By Lucie Winborne
ola’s most senior crayon molder, Emerson Moser, revealed he was actually blue-green color blind. n In 2017, social robot Sophia was given citizenship by Saudi Arabia — the first robot to be given legal personhood anywhere in the world. n The Western lowland gorilla’s scientific name is Gorilla gorilla gorilla. n Speaking of names, SpongeBob was originally created as SpongeBoy, but Nickelodeon discovered that the moniker was already copyrighted by a mop. n A study revealed that people scored higher in a mental agility test while wearing a lab coat they believed was a doctor’s coat. The effect was not there when they believed the same white coat was a painter’s coat. n Using &%#@$ instead of swear words is called a Grawlix. n In Singapore, you can’t walk naked in your own house. Well, you could, but you’d be facing a possible fine of $1,136, so we don’t recommend it.
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COMMUNITY
Día de los Muertos: Celebrating life
PHOTOS BY PHILIP J PEREZ | FOGHORN NEWS
Día de los Muertos is a tradition that can be traced back to the Aztec people in Mexico from the 1300s. The tradition is said to have started long before the Day of the Dead celebrated by modern religious cultures. The holiday draws from both indigenous and European traditions and celebrates the lives of the deceased rather than mourning their deaths. As part of the celebrations, Ofrendas, or alters, are prepared with a collection of objects consisting of the four elements of life: water, wind, earth and fire. Celebrations typically consist of food, drink, parties and activities that the dead enjoyed in life. Del Mar College will be having a virtual library display for Día de los Muertos from Nov 1-7. For more information call 361698-1311
Día de los Muertos celebrations bring thousands of people to downtown Corpus Christi every year to honor the traditional Mexican holiday.
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