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After a small dip in spring student enrollment numbers, Del Mar officials are starting to fear that Hurricane Harvey will affect the college longer than expected. According to Claudia Jackson, executive director of strategic communication and government relations, before Aug. 23, 2017, enrollment for the fall semester
was up by 5 percent. After Hurricane Harvey, not only did DMC lose the 5 percent increase, but also 4 percent below previous semesters. Total enrollment is up 1 percent this spring from spring 2017 when including flex entry students, Rito Silva, vice president of student affairs, told the Board of Regents at their Feb. 13 meeting. The flex entry category includes students who enrolled in short-semester courses in fall 2017 but after the official census date. Those numbers are automatically added to the following semester’s total.
Including 944 flex entry students, DMC posted a gain of about 130 students over spring 2017, with 11,796 for spring 2018. There are 10,852 students enrolled this semester, a 2.5 percent drop from spring 2017. Because the total increase, including flex entry numbers, from spring 2017 to spring 2018 is smaller than previous years, the school is facing budget woes from the change. “This is not going to be a short term recovery process,” said DMC President Mark Escamilla. “There’s (See Enrollment on Page 3)
Regents vote to raise tuition Increase of $3 per credit hour approved, set to start in fall 2018
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Cristina Reina helps sign up Rosa Gonzalez for the monthly food distribution that was started by Lionel and Juanita Lopez. Around 40 cars with over a 100 people showed up for the February distribution.
Settlements struggle for essentials Colonia residents face obstacles at state, county levels
of the South Texas Colonia Initiative, which began in 2004. Fighting for the rights of the colonias, the Lopezes face many obstacles with state and county officials including but not limitDolores Garza ed to the lack of water services dgarza@foghornnews.com and paved roads. Located down county roads Lionel, a retired firefighter, is a collection of homes in what became familiar with the condiseems like overgrown pastures tions of the people living in the that form an unseen and un- colonias when making calls to derserved community. Daily life the outlying areas. for residents of these communi“People would always call ties, known as colonias, can be him and ask him for informatough. tion,” Juanita Colonias, deLopez said. “He BORDERING ON fined as small became knowlunincorporatedgeable as FORGOTTEN ed pieces of far as all these land lacking agencies and basic services offices because such as potable there’s so many water, propissues that er drainage, our people go Residents of colonias lack waste manthrough a lot.” resources, but not hope agement and Seeking afelectricity, can fordable housoften be unsafe and unsanitary. ing, low-income farm laborers Lionel and Juanita Lopez have began settling in these neighworked with these communities borhoods, which were sold by for more than 30 years. developers, in hopes of buildThe Lopezes are advocates ing a home for their families in
The monthly food distribution is primarily for rural families, including colonias, and is free of charge. the 1950s. Texas is home to over 500,000 residents in more than 2,294 colonias. Nueces County has more than 200 alone. Because these rural areas are located among border states such as Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and California, it is assumed that most residents are undocumented Hispanics. According to Juanita Lopez, immigration status is not an issue in Nueces County.
“We don’t have that many undocumented, we have maybe 2 or 3 percent” Lopez said. “It’s mostly English-speaking in our area. Many of the colonias face environmental injustices that need improvement for both living and health conditions. According to Lionel Lopez, many people living in colonias (See Colonia on Page 3)
DMC Regents voted to raise tuition by $3 per credit hour starting in the fall at their Feb. 13 meeting. The vote passed with a 5-3 vote, with Regent Carol Scott not present. Regents Gabriel Rivas, Ed Bennett and Guy Watts voted against the proposal. Bennett earlier in the meeting raised concern after a loss of enrollment from Hurricane Harvey had not been recovered. This would raise the overall cost of a student enrolled in 12 credit hours to about $36 more per semester. This will lead to around $476,526 more per semester if enrollment stays the same next semester, according to officials. The tuition raise comes after a drop in enrollment overall the last two semesters, which is being attributed to Hurricane Harvey and is the second increase in two years. After going without an increase for three years, tuition rose by $5 per credit hour last year. Students currently pay $61 per semester credit hour not including fees. With fees, it is $174 per one credit hour. President Mark Escamilla called the increase difficult but a “necessary process of managing the college.” The regents also picked a new architectural firm for the southside campus, going with the team of Gensler/Turner Ramirez Architects. They were one of the four teams that was interviewed and proposed to design the new campus. The regents expressed excitement at the new architects with Board Chairman Trey McCampbell saying he wants the new campus to “draw students in, make them want to stay there, and that is inviting for the greater community who may want to come to events on campus.” @MrYoungMark
Official to propose more than doubling student fees Current $7 fee may increase to $15 if plan wins approval Mark Young myoung@foghornnews.com
Students are encouraged to come voice their opinions on a possible student fees increase at the next SGA meeting. Beverly Cage, director of Student Leadership and Campus Life, recently told the Foghorn News that she would be proposing a move to more than double the student fees to $15. Student fees are what cover a
lot of the events that are put on by the college, Registered Student Organizations, services such as the free Scantrons and other supplies that are given out for free, plus costs for things like free bus rides for students. Del Mar’s $7 student fee cost has not changed since 2003 and is one of the lowest compared with other junior colleges in Texas, Cage said. Even the $15 will still be among the lowest against schools like Laredo Community College and Texas Southmost College, which both charge $60 for student fees. Cage said the move will be “coming through the Student Life
and Student Government Association” and will be to help improve services for students. “In 2016, student participation went up by 32 percent,” Cage said of her motivation to raise the fee. “Clubs have also increased by over 50 percent over the last couple of years.” Cage said these increases in activity show the need for a $15 student fee. John Beauford, SGA president, said he supports the increase. “Student service fees are one of the lowest in our region and even though we all hate to see an (See Fees on Page 3)
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Collegiate student Max Guajardo plays Jenga during a welcome back party in spring 2017. Such parties are just one of many events funded by student fees.
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Clubs look to recruit at Rush Week
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Robert Johnson and other students enjoy the free food and activities in the Harvin Center for the Rush Week event organized by various clubs.
Del Mar home to nearly 60 Registered Student Organizations Mia Estrada mestrada@foghornnews.com Joseph Mapue used Rush Week to show students how they can help better humanity. Mapue, who has been a member of Del Mar’s Social Work Student Association for two years, has had a personal connection to the contributions the association does. “Last semester, I helped build water stations for migrants crossing over. It was very rewarding because you’re trying to prevent death and
that alone is a humanitarian effort,” Mapue said. Late last year, the SWSA heard of immigrants dying from dehydration and wanted to help. Four members built three water stations along State Highway 77, for the first time. Inside the lids, the members wrote “call 911 to be rescued” from the heat. The club raised money to build the water stations through the project by South Texas Human Rights Center. “I try to contribute what I can and stay active within the club,” said Mapue, who plans to pursue social work due to the impact the SWSA has had on him. “I want to help people.” While students passed through the first floor of the Harvin Center for Rush Week Feb. 12-16, Maupe tried
to persuade students to sign up. “I’m shy and try to go out of my comfort zone,” Maupe said. “So students can experience helping the community and the people around here.” With the 57 registered clubs on campus, ranging from student government to the different athletic clubs, Rush Week allows students to personally talk to members about the opportunities each club offers. John Beauford, president of the Student Government Association who works with the Student Leadership and Campus Life office, said the clubs, on average, usually pass on information to about 150-200 students. “From statistics the more involved
on campus a student is, the more likely they are to stay in school and graduate,” Beauford said. “That’s one of our big pushes ... students can learn leadership skills that employers are looking at now due to the job market.” Beuford is also part of a new club called Viking Fellas. Cassandra Martinez, a Collegiate High School senior who plans to pursue a career as a social worker, thought the SWSA gave valuable information to students. “It was a good idea to share, maybe not all students know what exactly it is to be a social worker, to be pre-informative,” Martinez said, “and let students know that it’s a possible career choice.”
Every vote has a voice, make yours heard Early voting begins Feb. 20; Election Day set for March 6 Miguel A. Clement mclement@foghornnews.com As voting season approaches, some Del Mar College students can’t wait for their voice to be heard in this year’s midterm elections. With incumbent Blake Farenthold recently announcing he will not seek re-election, the future of his U.S. House seat is unclear. “The last time I voted, the party I voted for didn’t win,” said education major Britany Ramirez. “But I am coming back with a hopeful mindset and optimistic approach.” Ramirez will head to the polls for the fourth time in her life on Feb. 20, the first day of early voting, and encourages others to vote too. Volunteers from the League of Women Voters, including Ruth Falck, have also been encouraging students to vote. Falck recently set up a table near the stairs in the Harvin Center to speak with pass-
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Anthony Garcia registers to vote with League of Women Voters members Judy Landress (center) and Ruth Falck the Harvin Center during a recent voter registration drive. ing students about registering to vote. “Every vote matters and right now, the issues out there are so important to South Texas that we must get out the vote,” Falck said. Falck often spends her morn-
Around Campus Business etiquette meals set for East, West
On Feb. 28 on East Campus and March 1 on West Campus, experts in beneficial fields will be helping students who are looking to improve their job skills. Experts will be discussing what they look for in an employee and how to improve the strengths that are needed. Students are to wear professional clothing such as suits, ties, dresses, skirts, slacks, blouses and jackets. While at the event, students will additionally learn how to properly eat a business lunch. It will be $5 to attend. The event happens every semseter. To RSVP or for more information contact Vanessa Adkins at 361698-2467 or vadkins@delmar. edu.
Lifeguard class will be offered to students A lifeguard class will be held on Feb. 24. on East Campus. From 9 a.m.-3 p.m. the kinesiology department will be teaching students the core procedures that are needed in the Aquatic Center Building. The cost for the class will be $156. It will include a CPR/first aid
and AED training. Students should be aware that the space is limited. It will available to about the first 20 applicants. Contact Cristain Toren to register or for more information at 361549-1414 or ctoren14@gmail.com
Tax season is here: free tax services available
The Del Mar College Accounting students will be hosting a free tax service for students through April 12. Now that tax season is here, DMC students trained in tax and accounting software will be providing the assistance. However, it is a first come, first served for area filers who make less than $66,000 per year. The service is offered by the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. The service by accounting students will be offered from 2-6 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday, excluding spring break. It will take place in the Ventures Business Building, Room 201, on East Campus. For more information, call 361-698-1372 or email at apalaci@delmar.edu for the latest guidance offered.
ings helping students register to vote or giving information on upcoming elections. “Education issues, health care issues and immigration issues — I think those are the three big ones right now. If a politician doesn’t
believe in everyone having health care, that might be a problem for us,” Falck said. Yvette Reyes, a social work major and president of the Social Work Student Association, plans to vote for the first time when elections open. “It’s just important. Every decision you make affects your family and community so our voice matters,” Reyes said. “I’m excited because I finally know what it means to vote. I didn’t know until the last election, so now every chance I get I want my voice to be heard.” Besides Farenthold’s House seat, other key races include one of the state’s U.S. Senate seats, governor, attorney general and several other state and local races. Early voting begins runs Feb. 20 through March 2, with Election Day set for March 6. Voters can find a guide provided by the League of Women Voters at www. vote411.org. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. March 6 in the Heldenfels Administration Building on East Campus.
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Take note: You could get paid in class Disability Services struggles to find enough note takers Erin Garza-Granados egranados@foghornnews.com Demand for note takers has risen dramatically this academic year, according to college officials, leaving some students to seek special accommodations but also creating job opportunities for others. “For those qualified students already enrolled in a course section in need of a note taker, why not get paid $7.25 an hour to do what you are already doing for free — attending class and taking your own notes?” said Daniel Fischer, Del Mar College’s director of Counseling, Disability and Retention Services. Note takers are paid to take notes for a student with disabilities and provide them with a copy after each day’s class. They do not need to be enrolled in the class. “For those qualified students who have some time on their hands, need some extra cash, and/or desire to help fellow stu-
dents achieve their academic dream, why not give it a try?” Fischer said. Students needing note takers are challenged with disabilities such as physical or mental impairments, mental or psychological disorders, and limitations of one or more major life activities. If a student can’t obtain a note taker, he or she can request the professor supply an outline or the notes or even a slideshow, but some professors limit the use of recording devices. The high demand for note takers started in fall 2017, when 100 course sections needed note takers. This spring, according to Anna Lazrak, an assistant in the Disability Services office, note takers have been found for 59 courses, leaving 24 sections to still be filled. Demand is expected to grow as the semester progresses, Lazrak and Fischer said. Lazrak and Fischer said they think some of the shortage is related to many students not knowing about the opportunity to be a note taker. “I had no idea this was an option for me. It could be nice if the professors told us in class that there’s a student needing a note
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taker and inform us of the requirements so we can somewhat have that pull to want to do it,” said DMC student Jose Gonzalez. To be a note taker, students must be enrolled in at least 6
credit hours for the semester and have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0, Fischer said. If you or someone you know is interested in being a note taker, go to the Disability Services office
in Room 188 of the Harvin Center or contact Lazrak at alazrak@delmar.edu. @Foghorngranados
Pell Grants extended The funds were not previously available for summer classes Mia Ganceres Name@foghornnews.com
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Priscilla Ibarra (left), from the Financial Aid Department, and student Ana Garsa go through information at the event.
Financial Aid hands out information, beads Financial Aid held its annnual Mardi Gras celebration recently to help students get signed up. Having information along with food and beads, the end of the hall was decked out with green, purple and gold.
Students were encouraged to grab information about upcoming deadlines for scholarships. Staff from the Financial Aid Department also gave out information on the new year-round Pell Grants that students could now receive.
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dent, said she wouldn’t mind the increase. “The fee isn’t big enough to really affect much,” Duke said. Cage said students are welcome to come voice their opinions on the possible increase at the Feb. 21 SGA meeting, set for 12:30 p.m. in Room 165 of the Harvin Center, where the idea will be discussed more. Cage said that depending on how things go, she hopes to propose the raise at the March Board of Regents Meeting.
increase in any amount it is something that is needed,” Beauford said. “The fee goes to help provide free Scantrons, blue books and it helps to pay for activities and speakers for students. The one good thing about this fee is that it is used for the students and student clubs on our campuses,” Beauford said. Angelica Duke, a nursing stu-
After six years, Pell Grants are once again available for summer classes. Year round Pell Grants have not been available since 2012 for summer if students were full-time during both fall and spring. Students who were fulltime and receiving Pell Grants during the regular school year would have to pay out of pocket if they wanted to continue their education in the summer. This is the first year in six years that regular semester students will still be eligible for the financial help. Physical therapist assistant major Emilee Torres spent the last few summers working to pay her way through summer courses to finish her degree (Enrollment from Page 1) going to be some absent flows and migration patterns locally, moving from one county to the next.” Jackson said this semester’s lower enrollment is related to Hurricane Harvey. There are many students who are deciding not to come back to school or have moved away because their houses could not be salvaged. Lack of enrollment can be seen the most in northern counties, which were hit harder than most. More reasons include the high demand of jobs available right now. With high
(Colonia from Page 1) are paying for basic services from the county. “There’s a colonia called Primavera ... across the street from where this colonia is at there are pipelines and they are paying taxes on that pipeline but Primavera doesn’t get any water from there,” Lopez said. According to Nueces County Commissioner John Marez, he is aware of situations like these and has been involved. “The county does not oversee water, we don’t have any control, we don’t own water companies, we don’t have any water lines so we’re relying on private entities to supply the water to these colonias,” Marez said. Often there are regulations or laws that make it difficult to help serve these colonias. The Cran-
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Linford Reynolds helps unload bell peppers from the truck. The food was provided by the Food Bank of Corpus Christi. ston Gonzalez Act of 1990 only recognizes colonias that were established before Nov. 28, 1989. “The county has limited resources in what we can offer or do because of federal laws that have
been written that don’t recognize any new communities that would be considered colonias,” Marez said. “As commissioners there are some things that we can do to try and help them and that’s to con-
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faster. “While trying to continue my education it has been tough to earn the funds with my small part-time job and having to pay out of pocket for classes I need to take,” Torres said. “Now that I know Pell Grants have become available again I will definitely apply so I can take more classes in the summer.” Nancy Briseño, DMC director of Financial Aid, said the change will benefit students. “Year-round Pell gives the student an opportunity to attend summer full-time even though they used 100 percent of their Pell Grant during the fall/spring terms,” Briseño said. “They can finish their education objective faster by coming fulltime during the summer and would have less overall debt when they have complete their education.” Students must be enrolled at least six credit hours, show satisfactory academic progress and be enrolled in courses for their
current academic program to be eligible, Briseño said. According to Briseño, yearround Pell students have already been identified and will be awarded automatically on April 2, which is also the first day to sign up for summer 2018. To be considered for the Pell Grant you must first complete the Federal Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA. The application asks for income and other personal information to see if you qualify. Now students such as Torres are able to apply for this grant in hopes of not worrying about the burden they might have if they have to pay out of pocket for their summer classes. If you need assistance figuring out the form, DMC offers help with the FAFSA and many other financial aid opportunities at the Harvin Center, and the financial aid staff is always available at financialaid@delmar.edu.
employment comes lower enrollment numbers. Hurricane Harvey created more need for construction workers and workers to help repair damages. The money to provide for families simply becomes the main priority over education. The dip in enrollment is also related to students younger than 18 being prohibited from taking continuing education classes, hence the lack of money coming in from those high school students, Jackson said. Hurricane Harvey made landfall just before the fall semester. “We thought we could earn extra funding from the state
because we’re teaching more students and then suddenly three days later, we’re not,” Jackson said. “We have to figure out how we’re going to adjust budgets and faculty loans.” Because the enrollment drop has affected revenue, starting in the fall, tuition will rise $3 for each credit hour the student is taking, meaning a $9 increase for a three-hour course. Del Mar hopes to get enrollment back to where it was. Registration rallies will begin to take place in April, along with the comeback of summer Pell Grants.
nect them with resources.” Another issue is the lack of safe and passable roads. According to Marez, one of the major issues that the commissioners struggle with is private roads because according to the state using taxpayer equipment on these roads is illegal. “For colonias a lot of the problems there is roads,” Marez said. “If I want to put any money into fixing these private roads I’m immediately told you cannot put money into private roads because that’s illegal, it’s not allowed by the state.” Nevertheless, Chapter 253 of the Transportation Code allows the Commissioners Court to determine the need for improvement of a private road in a subdivision if necessary where the conditions of the roads impact “the public health, safety, or wel-
fare of the residents of the county.” The Commissioners Court can vote to order improvements and assess the costs of the improvement against the record owners of the property. According to Juanita Lopez, some residents have even tried to buy caliche to make roads passable but the county would not comply. “We’ve been there when residents ask to buy caliche and they say they will spread the caliche themselves, but commissioners refuse and one thing to remember is that all residents owning land pay taxes,” Juanita Lopez said. “That is why we say colonia residents are the ‘forgotten people.’”
Julieta Hernandez and Mark Young contributed to this report.
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Way Back When
Chicanas fight oppression then and now Mia Estrada mestrada@ foghornnews.com
You are a Chicano before you are a woman — at least many females felt that way during the early inception of the Chicano Movement, which ultimately led to the separation of Mexican-American women fighting for their rights independently from Chicanos. During the 1960s-70s many Mexican-Americans were fed up with the challenges they faced through political, economic and social injustices. The word “Mexican” was associated with the word “dirty.” People claim no respect, no status was given to them for how they looked and talked. “I hated being Mexican,” said Moctesuma Esparza in the documentary “Chicano! The History of the Mexican American Civil Rights Movement.” Esparza highlights how a large portion of Mexicans were only working in labor jobs for the United States. In South Texas a large majority of residents were of Mexican descent, many of whom were migrant farmworkers with little education receiving low wages. Poll taxes, literacy tests and gerrymandering voting districts restricted Mexican-Americans from taking a political vote. Several Mexican Texans did not have the money to pay for a poll tax and if they did they did not want to vote for white candidates who did not represent their needs. In 1970, a firm Mexican-American political party, Raza Unida, challenged the dominant white candidates in Crystal City, Texas. Chicano activists José Ángel Gutiérrez and Mario Compean were co-founders of the party and organized rallies for the Mexican community in Crystal City. Raza Unida was one of the many
groups that pushed for the Mexican-American Civil Rights Movement to be heard. The movement focused on a broad cross section of issues, all working toward ending racism; however, Mexican females were often not included or simply were not credited for their contribution within the Chicano Movement. The Chicana feminist movement included ending common stereotypes and low wages, and voicing the struggles of Mexican women. ‘MACHISMO’ ATTITUDES While the Raza Unida political party was making a name for itself, the greatest support was among women. One of the founding female members of Raza Unida Party, Luz Gutierrez, said in the documentary about 95 percent of the people who were registering voters and getting people out to the polls were women, yet they didn’t have a say in the decision making. Gutierrez and Chicanas walked into one of the Raza Unida meetings to declare a position in the party, although the men said “they didn’t want the tamale makers and workers ... to be part of the decision-making,” Gutierrez said. Soon men broke off and did not want to be a part of the movement if women were involved. In search for a Chicana feminist perspective, Chicanas displayed frustration and anger against the “machismo” (strong or aggressive masculine pride) attitudes that occur in Mexican culture and in the Chicano movement. This behavior, typically by men, was a big reason for the shift in Chicanas creating their own organizations. A great significance to the Chicana Movement was the first national conference for Mexican-American women, which took place in 1971 in Houston. More than 600 Chicanas attended the conference, known as Conferencia De Mujeres Por La Raza. The conference discussed legal abortion, birth control and the
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Families and neighbors prepare for the Chicano Moratorium, preliminary march, in Los Angeles, California, in February 1970. discrimination of gender in the movement and in traditional Mexican households. A survey in the prominent Chicana magazine Regeneración found that "84 percent [of Chicanas at the conference] felt that they were not encour-
aged to seek professional careers and that higher education is not considered important for Mexican women.” BATTLING OPPRESSION Many Chicana writers in the ‘70s
were voicing their opinions on the misogyny that takes place in Mexican culture. Mirta Vidal writes in her expose “Chicanas Speak Out — Women: New Voice of La Raza,” that “Chicanas, along with the rest of women, are relegated to an inferior position because of their sex. Therefore, Raza women suffer a triple form of oppression: as members of an oppressed nationality, as workers, and as women.” It is Chicanas today, in the movement today, that take the reins of many ideologies through literature. Possibly the largest female figure from the Chicano Movement was Dolores Huerta, known as a civil rights icon who fought for the rights of farmworkers. Her work is often overshadowed by Cesar Chavez; even the famous phrase Huerta came up with, “Si se pierde,” is coined to Chavez. In fact, many men in the movement called her his sidekick. The Chicana movement within the Chicano Movement presented the need to be liberated from traditional female/male roles. As the Chicana Movement has continued on into modern day, there’s still a sense of “machismo” in Mexican culture, though the movement continues to voice its concerns through the arts, music, social, political and economic injustices. In Corpus Christi, there’s a rising Chicano Mural Movement that many artists contribute to. One specific artist, Sandra Gonzalez, who painted the colorful “Endless Sunset: The Colors of Our City" on the Caller-Times building, focuses on Mexican culture through her work. It’s important to know where these movements come from and what they have and haven’t accomplished. The following “Way Back When” articles will continue to be a focused series on women’s rights. @miamiaestrada
Fall in love with a book
Students take part in Library offer to go on 'blind date' Azrael Montoya amontoya@foghornnews.com
If you want to have some fun with a book, then “Blind Date with a Book” is for you. The process is simple. The book is mysteriously wrapped and there are three key words describing that book on a sticky note and the student will have to guess if they like the book. For Library Assistant Aaron Avalos, “getting confidence to check out a book” is important for students. For Photography major Andrew Acuna, his reason is simple. “I hope the book shows me a good time just like a real date,” Acuna said. With “Blind Date with a Book” students should “get the excitement of opening the book at home,” Avalos said. Avalos went on to say that getting involved in the library process is important for students. English major Claire Polk shared her reason for visiting. “I want to get lost in the book the way I would get lost in my date’s eyes,” Polk said. Surgical tech major Candice Lopez said, “I love the mystery of a new book and I’d rather have books than cats.” Another chief reason for “Blind Date with a Book” is “to let students know the library has books they like,” Avalos said. The brainchild for this literary initiative, Amanda Kowloski, was unavailable for comment. “Blind Date with a Book” runs through the month of February and the display of books is on the fifth floor of the White Library. Students can grab a book of their choosing, check it out then read it.
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Dezmarie Hinojosa (from left), Alana Cuiroz and Emily Ortiz celebrate friendship on Valentine’s Day.
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Valentines Day at Del Mar College was as sweet as the desserts served; students show their love with the Foghorn’s heart frame
Sheyla Rodriguez and her Valentine’s Day monkey.
Valentine’s Day at Del Mar College was not immune from Cupid’s arrow. Students and faculty at the college celebrated with a sweets and pastry bar set up by Student Leadership and Campus Life. The bar consisted of valentine-themed desserts such as powdered donuts, puff pastries, and lots and lots of chocolate. The Harvin Center played
love songs all day, which helped keep love in the air. The Foghorn News and Press Club invited those in the spirit of the holiday to capture their moment of their platonic and romantic love with our heart frame and flowers. The entire photo gallery can be found on the Foghorn News Facebook page. — Julieta Hernandez
Jordan Torrez and Emma Mulligan, two valentines, wait in line for DMC’s sweets bar.
Films tie into class lessons Nomaan Khan nkhan@foghornnews.com While movies traditionally are meant to entertain, some Del Mar College professors are also focusing on their education value. The Del Mar College Curricular Enrichment Film Series is a program designed for students to better comprehend what they learn in class by watching a movie about it. Developed in 2000, the series consists of Hollywood releases and documentaries all selected to complement material being discussed in the classroom. Merry Bortz, professor of Learning Resources at the White Library, coordinates and schedules the movies. “Films can open one’s mind to new ideas and experiences,” Bortz said. The films are selected by a group of faculty, and, according to Bortz, the faculty who are participating this semester are in history, government, Mexican-American studies, English, art, diesel and Disability Services. Jim Weber, professor of gov-
ernment, has been incorporating the film series into his curriculum since its beginning. “Films are designed to supplement and enhance learning about whatever subject it may be,” said Weber, who has made attending the series a mandatory part of his class. One example of a film that Weber gave was “Denial.” “We showed ‘Denial,’ which is about a trial in England to prove that the Holocaust took place. This movie shows how the court system in England works and how it is different from the U.S.” A film such as “Denial” depicts government situations, but movies that cover other subjects are also shown. For example, “Throne of Blood,” an adaptation of Shakespeare’s “Macbeth,” is scheduled for March 2. “Often if there is a film adaptation of a play, the student can better understand what is going on in the play,” said Professor Matthew Perry, chairman of the English and Philosophy Department. Perry said he likes the Curriculum Enrichment Film Series because it’s a way for students to
FILM SERIES Feb. 23: “9/11 Press For Truth” March 2: “Throne Of Blood” March 9: “Wag The Dog” March 23: “The Big Short” March 30: “Cantinflas” April 6: “Carrington” April 13: “Steel Magnolias” April 20: “Spotlight” April 27: “The Parallax View” “have longer time on task, while also giving them an extra view of the material they are covering.” Perry said he’s been incorporating the series into his class for seven years and that he’s had a “positive reaction.” “Sometimes students aren’t thinking about the material once they are outside the class; the films get them to think about it a little more,” he added. The DMC Curricular Enrichment Film Series is shown at 2:30 p.m. Fridays at the DMC William F. White Library in Room 530. It’s open to the public and everyone is welcome. For more questions, contact Bortz at 361-698-1951.
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Donate a teddy bear, give some comfort Annual drive benefits kids affected by Hurricane Harvey Jonathan Garcia jgarcia@foghornnews.com The Early Childhood program at Del Mar College hopes to lend a hand to a child in need with its ninth annual Teddy Bear Drive. The program partners up with the American Red Cross to help donate stuffed animals to children in a time of need. Last year, more than 600 stuffed animals were collected and given to children who were affected by Hurricane Harvey. This year’s drive will once again donate to kids affected by Harvey, offering a chance for students to help lend a hand and create a source of comfort for children. “Because of Harvey, and how we are still seeing families affected by that, making it more real for our students,” Benita Flores-Munoz, associate professor of child development, said of this year’s inspiration. She added that this is an opportunity for students to give back to the community and help children in need. Flores-Munoz also added that everyone has a Harvey story and uses it as an example to encourage everyone to take action. Flores-Munoz said that once the drive concludes on March 9, they will count all the stuffed animals donated to get a total after spring break and organize a plan of delivery to the American Red Cross.
“We will do one of two things — we will go to the American Red Cross and deliver them or they will come here to pick them up,” she said. Interns from the early childhood program take the lead on the drive each year. Flores-Munoz said that this semester she only has three interns from the early childhood program taking the lead on the initiative with some help from Del Mar College. “The college has been always been supportive, so we have donation stations at four different places,” Flores-Munoz said. For those wanting to donate a stuffed animal to help children affected by Harvey, you can donate at these four locations: On East Campus, you can donate in Room 122 or the lobby of the Center for Early Learning, and another box is located in Room 134 in the Coles Building. Room 126 in the Health Science Building No. 2 on West Campus also has a box set up, and the last donation box is located in the Corporate Service Office in the Center for Economic Development.
TO DONATE WHAT: Teddy Bear Drive WHEN: Through March 9 WHERE: Lobby of the Center for Early Learning; Coles Building Room 134; Health Science 2 Room 126; Center for Economic Development
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Aiyanna Gutierrez makes a donation to the Teddy Bear Drive in the Coles Building, one of four drop-off locations. The annual drive runs through March 9 and benefits children affected by Hurricane Harvey.
Economic Crunch
Sex with Mark
Useful tips for safe but fun sex
Students practicing on other students
Mark Young myoung@ foghornnews.com
Before every cosmetology student graduates, they must have a certain amount of hours practicing on real live humans. While the idea of letting students cut your hair that took you some time to grow is a little frightening, it is must-needed experience for students to earn. While we usually review restaurants for “Economic Crunch,” when we learned of the service and two editors needed their hair done anyway, we sent them to check it out. The advanced dual-credit class takes appointments every week for all the services that are required to get their licenses. ERIN GARZA-GRANADOS As May approaches and students get ready to graduate, cosmetology students are rushing to get those final credit hours in for them to pass. A student receives credit hours when they practice on clients, which works on an appointment-based system. I was more than happy to give senior cosmetology student Starr Villarreal some credit hours to knock off the list. Along with the many services offered at West Campus, haircuts and various other hair requests are done for shockingly low prices. I went in with the intent of cutting my hair, but ended up challenging them to dye my hair and challenging myself to trust someone else to dye my hair for the first time. I chose a violet red to somewhat tone down how dark my hair is. The two-hour process was long but definitely worth it, only costing $25. Villarreal was great. She and her instructor made sure I was comfortable and fully aware of the process. She took her time and really made sure not to miss any strands. I will say that if you have sensitive skin like me, make sure to ask what type of dye they are using because I found that my head was very itchy that night and the next morning. Overall it was great experience and I can’t wait to try anything else the cosmetology department offers! Price: $25 Rating: 4.5/5 MARK YOUNG When I learned that you could get your haircut by students at Del Mar, I was instantly interested. Amid my questions on how the haircut would be and if it would be good at all, I decided to head over to West Campus with another editor and see what was up. After getting lost because I have no sense of direction, we went into a classroom that instead of desks had mirrors and haircutting stations lined up. The class was in the middle of working and were go-
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Student cosmetologist Starr Villarreal dyes Foghorn News Web Editor Erin Garza-Granados' hair on West Campus.
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ing about their daily school work when we wandered in, hoping it was the right room. After some discussion on what I was going to get (a No. 3 on the sides and an inch off the top), Vanessa Canavacholo and Rebekah Nicole Lee worked on my messy hair with a slow and steady attitude with their instructors Michelle King and Lissa Gonzalez watching on. Nicole Lee showed Canavacholo little tips and tricks using my head while I sat patiently in the chair
The class was the dual-credit advanced, with all of them aiming for a May graduation date, so I wasn’t as nervous knowing this isn’t their first rodeo. My haircut was honestly better than when I go to a regular salon. They took their time and they made sure that they did a good job. If you have some free time and want a haircut, I would recommend keeping the DMC cosmetology students in mind. Price: $7 Rating: 4.5/5
It's a crisp Monday afternoon, you have barely passed your math test and you are looking for a way to celebrate. You and your partner have a nice frozen dinner, some gas station wine and have found yourselves in bed. You reach over to grab a dry condom and start going for it. Your partner says it hurts and you take off the condom and continue sex. Your partner is now pregnant and you have chlamydia. Sex is fun; chlamydia is not. With the joys of sex often come risks for things that people would rather avoid. Staying safe during sex doesn’t mean having any less fun. Here are key tips to having safer sex, while staying safe.
ease rough friction that can cause tears and make it easier for infection or STDs to occur. However, similar to condoms, there are various types of lubes. Oil-based lube is stronger than water-based lube, but can cause latex condoms to break down. So do your research before you fill your Amazon cart, because it’s not like you’re studying for math. But when you’re looking for the lube of your saucy dreams, don’t be afraid to go out on a limb and try some different flavors or find some that bring a little more to the table, like one that gets warmer or colder. While flavored lube won’t be as wonderful as a jelly or chocolate sauce, it can still be a fun additive to sex. Flavors of lube are abundant and they aren’t an expense that will break your bank. Some lingerie or sex shops will even let you taste test the lube before you buy it! What more could you ask for? You could probably ask for a better grade on your math test, but let’s be real, math can wait for safe sex!
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Poet tells of inspirations, influences Wendy Barker visits DMC for reading, talks with students
look it. It is “populated to their own destruction,” she writes. Barker talked about her inspiration at the event. “Life inspires me the most and the poems come from the Azrael Montoya life,” Barker said. amontoya@foghornnews.com For Barker it’s the “ability to weave all kinds of experiences Poet Wendy Barker greeted together into one poem and Del Mar College with her poetry tapestry.” as part of the Library Poetry SeSurgical Tech major Alexis ries on Feb. 14 for an hourlong Torres attended the event. reading packed with words and “I want to learn about history metaphors about and her inspiration Barker’s life. “Life inspires for her poetry,” Tor“I liked that there res said. me the most was lots of humor Barker is influand profanity in enced by many her poetry,” surgical and the poems writers including tech major Briana come from the Barbara Hamby and Martinez said. Ruth Stone. In her life.” Associate of Arts poem concerning English Professor Sara when she taught Kaplan chose Barker — Wendy Barker, Robert Frost to her to visit campus. she writes of poet class “We are litera“something dark ture. It’s not who deep” inside of us. we read, it’s who we are. Who That dark something is somewe read makes us who we are,” thing beautiful deep inside us Kaplan previously told the Fog- at our core. It is our purpose, horn News when Barker’s visit Barker said. was announced. Furthermore about her work, In her poem “The Dirt,” Barker Barker said, “I’m very aware of talks about how people abuse the natural world” and “a lot of the soil of the earth and over- my poems come from an im-
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Wendy Barker, recipient of the John Ciardi Prize for her latest collection, “One Blackbird at a Time,” reads some of her poetry Feb. 14 in the White Library. pulse sparked by an occurrence in nature.”
DACA inmigración una crisis sinsolución Josselyn Obregon jobregon@foghornnews.com
Control de aduanas, inmigración ilegal y la eliminación del programa para los llegados en la infancia DACA es un tema que ha venido a sacudir los sueños de millones de estudiantes y sus familias. La Oficina de Liderazgo de Estudiantes y Vida Universitaria lanza la invitación a participara en el Panel “Inmigración Indocumentada: Retos y Soluciones” con la participación del actor y conferencistas Jesús Nebot, quien cuenta con 15 años de experiencia en el tema de inmigración. Nebot quien ha compartido con estudiantes universitarios discutiendo el tema de inmigración promoviendo un espacio de en-
tendimiento y poder encontrar una visión clara de los problemas inmigratorios sus retos y soluciones. El panel de discusión busca acerca a los estudiantes a una visión clara, no política de la crisis de inmigración que viven miles de jóvenes. Tratar temas como las políticas de inmigración del presidente Trump, DACA en espera de resolución en el congreso de los EU y la búsqueda de correctas soluciones y conciencia al respecto. La actividad esta abierta a todo público, docentes, estudiantes y sus familiares, lunes 5 de marzo. 12:30 P.M. Salón Retama (2do nivel, HC) ubicado en las instalaciones Del Mar College, East Campus. Habrá almuerzo.
In the pipeline for the future, Barker has one full manuscript
that she is revising into a story about her mother’s past.
Speaker to discuss DACA josselyn Obregon jobregon@foghornnews.com Customs control, illegal immigration and the possible elimination of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, or DACA, are issues that have come to shake the dreams of millions of students and their families. To help students make sense of the changes, the Office of Student Leadership and Campus Life is planning a panel called “Undocumented Immigration: Challenges and Solutions” with the participation of actor and immigration expert Jesús Nebot, who has 15 years of experience on the topic of Immigration. Nebot has shared with university students discussing the issue of im-
migration by promoting a space of understanding and being able to find a clear vision of immigrants’ problems, as well as their challenges and solutions. The discussion board seeks to bring students closer to a clear, nonpolitical view of the immigration crisis that thousands of young people endure. It will address issues such as President Donald Trump’s immigration policies, DACA’s pending resolution in the U.S. Congress and the search for correct solutions and awareness about it. The event is set for 12:30 p.m. March 5 In the Retama Room, upstairs in the Harvin Center on East Campus. Lunch will be served.
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TACHE chapter serves support
Charles Blalock cblalock@foghornnews.com As the sun rose on Feb. 10, a group of 12 volunteers from the Del Mar College chapter of the Texas Association of Chicanos in Higher Education arrived at the Ronald McDonald House on Fort Worth Street to prepare and serve breakfast to the families staying at the facility. The Del Mar College TACHE chapter has worked with Ronald McDonald House at least once each semester since 2014. Of the twelve volunteers who attended, seven were first-time volunteers. “The feeling after getting up early on a Saturday morning for this project is priceless. Just knowing that we’ve served others is truly rewarding,” said Rosa Linda Reynoso, president of Del Mar College’s TACHE chapter. The Ronald McDonald House Charity aims to create, find and support programs that directly improve the health and well-being of children, according to its website.
Ronald McDonald House
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In 2011, the Corpus Christi location was able to serve more than 1,000 families and 3,000 individuals. SOURCE: www.rmhcofcc.org
Vanessa Adkins and history professor Mark Robbins prepare food at the Ronald McDonald House on Feb. 10.
Changes made to student hiring process Gabriella Ybarra gybarra@foghornnews.com Every year many students are hired for work study and student assisting, but this past fall semester, the hiring process for student employment went through some changes that are leaving people with mixed opinions. According to Reading Lab coordinator Forrest McDowell, the new process requires longer processing times and has left him a bit confused. McDowell first mentioned a change in the department that handles the process. The Financial Aid office, which previously managed both work study and student assisting, now
only manages work study, moving student assisting over to Human Resources. “The process is lengthier because we have more paperwork and have to follow a particular process outlined by the Human Resources Department,” McDowell said. “It hasn’t affected the Reading Lab that much, but you just have to plan that it’s going to take a month to get through the process.” According to McDowell, the process of hiring a student employee is the same as that of Del Mar staff and faculty. He cites how students are required to now go through background checks, which had only been a require-
Students and faculty may have been surprised this semester when we had a new frequenter on campus, Fred, a black dog. Amid the multiple stray animal sightings on campus, Fred is the most outgoing and friendly — students are familiar with him jogging around the back of the Harvin Student Center, the Kinesiology lot or within the construction on campus. Named by Collegiate High
ment for full-time faculty members. Although McDowell admits the changes are somewhat confusing, he also says that he can see the benefits in the new process. According to Human Resources Generalist Ana-Alyse Olivares, the decision to hand student assisting management to their department was to provide consistency to Del Mar’s hiring practices. The Reading Lab, which hires work study employees and student assistants to help manage the front desk and assist students with their course work, has become a prominent resource for students and the community. Along with the changes is
an obligation for supervisors to complete and submit a job description guide for Hire Vikings, an online job portal where those interested in student employment can find available positions, for approval. According to Financial Aid Assistant Christina Greses, who oversees the hiring of work study students, supervisors are required to provide information such as location where the student will perform their duties, name of the supervisor for position, purpose/ role of the position, duties and responsibility associated with the position and how they relate to the purpose/role, and length of the student employment.
“Job posting has changed, and this was done to stay within the Department of Education’s regulations for hiring work study students,” Greses said. Once the supervisor completes the job posting guide, submits it, gets it posted on Hire Vikings, interviews and picks a candidate, completes all the necessary hiring forms and sends it to Financial Aid or Human Resources for them to take over, it can be awhile for the entire process to be fully completed. Students looking to apply for a work study position can visit Hire Vikings for job postings and dmcjobs.delmar.edu for student assisting.
School students, Fred has been hanging out on campus eating tacos and pizza left for him by anonymous caretakers. Some students and staff also choose to feed the stray cats. Del Mar has not yet released an official statement about Fred; however, feeding or petting the strays is discouraged. Reading more about Fred and other strays on campus in the next issue of the Foghorn News. @JulietaFoghorn
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Fred looks into the distance behind the Harvin Student Center.
FAR LEFT: Del Mar student Coleen Newman is sharing her lunch with Fred. LEFT: Fred hurries around campus as students hurry to class.
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From garage to South by Southwest Local band Madrigal discusses their work and friendship Julieta Hernandez jhernandez@foghornnews.com In just four years, local band Madrigal has gone from playing in Corpus Christi garages to one of the biggest music festivals in the country. The alternative rock group, made up of four longtime friends, three of them Del Mar College students, will take the stage at Austin’s South by Southwest Music Festival in March, with the dates to be determined. “Two years ago, I went to South by (Southwest) and I really wanted Madrigal to play, and this year we are playing,” said Tomas Gonzales, a music education major. Gonzales, along with Dustin Barron, Gavin Solis and Jeremiah Hernandez, formed Madrigal in 2013 during a friendly jam session. The band has since played several venues in Corpus Christi including Hybrid Records, Disc-Go-Round, The NASA, Boozer’s and Artwalk. Since compiling several original songs, the band has also performed throughout the Valley, as well as San Antonio and
Austin, but South by Southwest will be their biggest show yet. Band members have been able to interchange roles as all are skilled at guitar but also versatile in what instruments they can play. “Most of the time now, since all of us play guitar and all of us sing, we all write our own songs on our own,” said Solis, a sound recording technology major. “And we come together like, ‘Hey, listen to this! Should this be on Madrigal?’” Some of the band’s original songs include “Lakes” and “Carriers.” The group challenges the blurred lines between being friends and being bandmates, which makes for an easy chemistry within the group. That’s important because from writing music to lining up shows, they do everything themselves. “We’re DIY, so we kind of record ourselves and book our own shows, and buy our own shirts and stuff,” Gonzales said. “So, we don’t go through anyone to do things like that.” You can listen to one of Madrigal’s demos at madrigaltx. bandcamp.com. The band has not released their official dates for SXSW. @JulietaFoghorn
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Dustin Barron (left) and Tomas Gonzales play alongside their bandmates in Madrigal, which will be performing at Austin’s South by Southwest Music Festival in March.
Three films to check out before Oscars
Reviews
Real life heroes relive train attack
Azrael Montoya amontoya@ foghornnews.com
‘The 15:17 to Paris’ tells story well despite dragging at times
that they were just like any other regular boys, having fun and bonding through stories of war. Most of the focus is on Stone’s journey from him wanting to join the Air Force as a para-rescuer, Jonathan Garcia but he doesn’t qualify because jgarcia@foghornnews.com of his poor depth perception The story of the 2015 Thalys and being transferred to multiple train attack is brought to life by branches, coming up short. All the three men who experienced this plays a part in the last act of it in Clint Eastwood’s “The 15:17 the film, which is the title of the to Paris.” film and what most people came The film stars real-life heroes to see. Spencer Stone, Anthony Sadler Eastwood’s choice to use Skarand Alek Skarlatos as they recre- latos, Sadler and Stone in the film ate the event that would change as opposed to professional actors their lives forever. Eastwood worked. For not having profescasted the three heroes to offer sional acting experience, these a more authenthree manage tic biographical to recreate their Cast: film to make it past moments B+ as accurate as genuinely and possible. The remake each Script: sult manages to scene feel auBwork in some inthentic. HowevCinematography: stances while it er, it does lead to Bcomes up short the main flaw of in others. the film, which is Soundtrack: The film tells the writing. C+ the story of Learning these three inabout their Overall: dividuals from background was Bwhen they were interesting, but children attendthere are moing a Christian ments where school up to that moment on the film drags and this becomes that train going from Amsterdam apparent towards the ending. It to Paris. Off the bat, it tells you tries to tell you what these men
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Spencer Stone portrays himself in Clint Eastwood’s “The 15:17 to Paris.” The film tells the story of Stone and his friends thwarting a terrorist attack on a train from Amsterdam to Paris. were up to leading up to them boarding the train, but each scene feels like padding and will have audiences wondering when it will get to the attack. The saving grace of the film was the last 10-15 minutes, which is them stopping the terrorist attack on the train. It shows the courage these men had to stop a terrorist and risking their lives to save many people. What these men did was truly heroic and Eastwood does a great job
of showing the bravery of these three in a moment that could have killed them and caused a national tragedy. Although it’s not entirely perfect with its writing and some dragging scenes, “The 15:17 to Paris” is worth checking out because of the story behind these three men who saved the lives of many on that train. @jonathan10894
‘Dragon Ball’ returns with a new game Gameplay shines but online issues hold title from perfection Matthew Tamez mtamez@foghornnews.com “Dragon Ball FighterZ” is the newest fighting game in the Dragon Ball franchise of videogames, itself based on the “Dragon Ball” media franchise. It is a 2-D fighting game developed by Arc System Works, the designer of popular fighting games “BlazBlue” and “Guilty Gear,” and was published by Bandai Namco. The game was released worldwide on Jan. 26. Arc System Works has done a wonderful job of presenting the game. Subtle effects such as air distortion and ground displacement actually make one feel as though they are these godlike fighters from the franchise. Each match only lasts a single round; however, each player will be able to select up to three fighters from the roster. The roster consists of many of the heroes and villains from the show with even some unlikely fighters being able to hold their own such as Yamcha and Nappa. The fights themselves feel as though they were taken out of the show with certain moves and attacks
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“Dragon Ball FighterZ” is the latest 2-D fighting game developed Arc System Works. The game features moves and graphics that make it seem like you are watching an episode of the show. taking chunks off the scenery and even possibly destroying the planet the players are fighting on. The fighting mechanics and combo streaming make this a great fighting game for anyone into the genre, even for non-fans of the series. This reviewer had actually never seen a single episode of “Dragon Ball” or its continuations before playing this game. While the mechanics of the game itself are amazing to look at and play, it’s actually playing
the game that can become the issue. While all the single-player components are playable just fine, most players of the genre would like to take their skill against actual human opponents. Unfortunately, the online functionality of the game is spotty at best. Wait times are rather long and joining a game lobby can be an effort in frustration during peak play times. Even worse is that there’s no reliable way to play with friends.
The private lobbies, the creation of which is vague and took an unreasonable amount of time to figure out, are often unplayable. This reviewer has at this moment been unable to play a match online with friends because of the issue. The lobbies just don’t appear. While this is definitely a wonderfully crafted fighting game, this reviewer cannot recommend it at present because of the glaring issues in online play. However, the developers have acknowledged the issues and with updates will hopefully bring this game up to the fighting masterpiece it could be. @ACheddarMonk
Gameplay: A Story: D Graphics: A Soundtrack: C
Overall: B
With the 90th Academy Awards just around the corner, I thought it would be fitting to shine the spotlight on three particular Best Picture nominees that are important for students to see. I believe these films are applicable to young life. The first film on my must-watch list is “Dunkirk,” directed by Christopher Nolan. You may remember Nolan as the birther of the famous Dark Knight trilogy. Well, “Dunkirk” is a masterpiece for students. The film tells the violent war story of the battle at Dunkirk. It is brilliantly shot. The primary message students can take from this film is that of heroism and bravery. Patriotism abounds in this movie because nothing — and I mean nothing — unites students more than a hatred of the Nazis and the feeling of victory at the end of a hard day. Another relatable film for Del Mar students is Greta Gerwig’s vision in the form of “Lady Bird.” It is a coming-of-age comedy-drama film starring Saoirse Ronan as the titular character Christine “Lady Bird” McPherson. The movie is about Lady Bird trying to navigate her way through the trials of high school and growing as a result. The primary theme students can take here is growth and responsibility of character. It is an elaborative and enjoyable movie from start to finish. The last movie on my list for students to check out is “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri,” directed by Martin McDonagh. Frances McDormand is front and center of this crime thriller playing Mildred Hayes, a mother trying to solve her daughter’s mysterious murder. This movie is not for the faint of heart and students are in for a wild ride. There are many messages in “Three Billboards.” The first is vigilantism never brings justice. “Three Billboards” also greatly highlights the imperfections of human beings. Students will also learn that sometimes even when it’s hard you have to let the criminal justice system work itself out. The main message in the movie would be that of accountability. The police have to be trusted to do their jobs. Whether it is murder, rape, stealing, domestic abuse, pedophilia or hate crimes of any kind, justice wins in the end and closure must be realized. Students will have a great time watching these films. There are significant lessons to be learned when watching these Best Picture nominees. On March 4 we will find out if one of these three films wins Best Picture.
DVD RELEASES Dunkirk: Available now Three Billboards: Feb. 27 Lady Bird: March 6
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February 19, 2018
Editorial
Healthier options wanted at DMC
According to a study performed by the journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, students who look at nutritional labels more frequently tend to value healthy eating habits. When you go into the cafeteria at Del Mar College and look at the menu you don’t see the calorie count on the price board. Leon Rodriguez, director of Campus Dining, has tried to put the calorie count on the menu but has had some trouble in getting it processed. “Someone has gotten to me about that and I’m waiting to get a response from the vendors to put the calorie count on whatever we have to offer,” Rodriguez said. Students should be able to look at their options and be able to see how much their calorie intake is. “People can’t incorporate what they eat at home here at school,” said occupational therapy student Angelica Zuniga. Thanks to the move by Campus Dining, they soon may be able to. Another change that would benefit students is a broader selection of entrees. For students who are vegan, vegetarian or have beliefs that prohibit them from eating meat or dairy products, eating in a campus diner can be a bit of a dilemma. For students who are lactose intolerant the options can seem narrow. Milk, eggs, cheese and other dairy products are common ingredients in everyday campus foods. “It’s a lot more common then people realize,” Zuniga said. With Campus Dining open to change, students should let them know there is a need. Go by and voice your opinion. As students who constantly rely on Campus Dining to get us through the day, having a wider selection of meals can make or break
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the endless cycle of lunchroom repetition. The students and faculty could benefit from this, as it would attract positive attention from the students. “We basically have unhealthy options here besides the salad bar,” said nursing student Amber Watkins. Individuals who normally couldn’t eat certain foods would be able to have an enjoyable lunch without worrying about the possibility of an upset stomach or violating their beliefs. Also, a wider selection of cuisine would allow for the Culinary Department to assist or practice their techniques in the kitchen, since a wider selection of food would call for more cu-
linary training or even the assistance of a chef. With all the Registered Student Organizations, or clubs, plus International Day and other events at Del Mar College, students often get their first real taste of diversity on campus. It would be great if those eye-opening experiences included some mouth-watering ones too. Why not spotlight a certain culture’s food during special periods, like Hispanic Heritage Month, Hanukkah, etc.? If this sounds like something you’d like to see — and eat — swing by and let Campus Dining know. They’re shown they’re open to giving students want they want. Let’s show them we’re hungry for change.
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“I would like to see more healthier items like foods that you can grab on the go.” — Amber Watkins, nursing
What new menu selections would you like to see at DMC?
“I believe that we need to see more of a variety to appeal to a broader base of students who are vegan or lactose “More soy and almond products intolerant or anybody that’s allergic to any for the people who are lactose types of oils or nuts.” intolerant.” — John Beauford, — Angelica Zuniga, business administration occupational therapy
“Honestly I would like a sandwich station like Subway where you can customize it yourself.” — Diego Diaz, business
“I want to see some chicken wings and BBQ wings here.” —Derek Dunton, computer programming
“I would like to see foods that don’t have flour in them, or more wings, or sweet potatoes.” — Joseph Peña, digital media
“We don’t have BBQ in the cafeteria, I’ve never seen actual ribs in there.” — Joy Williams, nursing
“I would like to see more rice and chicken because I’m Philippino and I always eat rice, or anything with rice.” — Julia Cruz, business
“Vegan food would be something that I would like to see more of.” — Paige Dudley, studio art
GAMES
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1. SCIENCE: What is the threadlike conductor in an incandescent lightbulb called? 2. MOVIES: Who played the lead in the 1980s movie “Moscow on the Hudson”? 3. GEOGRAPHY: What is the official language of Mozambique? 4. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is a female swan called? 5. TRANSPORTATION: What airport would you be traveling through if the three-letter designation is LGW? 6. TELEVISION: What is the subject matter of the drama called “Big Love”? 7. ANATOMY: A normal set of human teeth has how many incisors? 8. LITERATURE: To whom did Herman Melville dedicate the novel “Moby-Dick”? 9. GOVERNMENT: Which country’s parliament is called the Althing?
Answers 1. Filament 2. Robin Williams 3. Portuguese 4. A pen 5. Gatwick, London
news that could cause you to reconsider a recent decision. But don’t make a move before consulting a trusted adviser. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) You might feel pressured to reveal a colleague’s secret. But you can rely on your strong Scorpion sense of rectitude to help you continue to do the right thing. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) That pesky situation is still creating problems. But you are moving ahead with it, and soon it should be successfully resolved in your favor. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) A spate of indecision leaves you susceptible to doubt. But you’ll soon regain your emotional sure-footedness and be back leading the way, as usual. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Love rules the week with new romances favored for single Aquarians looking for partners. Cupid also targets renewed commitment for wedded Water Bearers. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) A surge of creativity keeps you happily busy through the week. But leave some quiet time to share with loved ones. Some long-awaited news finally comes through. BORN THIS WEEK: People rely on you whenever they need someone they can trust to be caring, considerate and also discreet. — King Features Syndicate
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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Congratulations, Lamb. The end of the month brings good news in the workplace, thanks to all the efforts you’ve made to get your projects off the ground and running. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Don’t let yourself be cowed into thinking you’re not up to the challenge you’ve taken on. Keep reinforcing your self-confidence, and no one and nothing can stop you. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Positive responses to a recent workplace move should give you added assurance that you’re on the right track. Celebrate the good news with family and/or friends. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) There’s still a little emotional fuzziness you have to work through before you can feel really certain about your recent decisions. But you’re on the right track. Stay with it. LEO (July 23 to August 22) You’re tempted by an offer that seems close to what you’ve been looking for. But before you pounce on it, see if you can coax out some added perks to sweeten the deal. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Your efforts to settle a volatile situation should prove successful. Now could be a good time to analyze what might have created the problem in the first place. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A once-close associate re-emerges with
n Those who keep track of such things say that, across the globe, there are more people who have cellphones than have toilets. n If you’re like most Americans, you’ve probably played with a NERF ball at some point in your life. You might not realize, though, that NERF stands for Non-Expanding Recreational Foam. n Actor Tom Cruise attended 15 different schools when he was growing up. Thought for the Day: “A society that presumes a norm of violence and celebrates aggression, whether in the subway, on the football field or in the conduct of its business, cannot help making celebrities of the people who would destroy it.” -- Lewis H. Lapham
ANIMALS
n It was the multitalented Pierre Beaumarchais — born in the 18th century, he was a revolutionary in both France and America as well as a watchmaker, diplomat, musician, spy, inventor, publisher and arms dealer -who made the following sage observation: “It is not necessary to understand things in order to argue about them.” n Sharks burp. Yep, even underwater. Evidently, it’s how they regulate the depth at which they swim.
n You’ve almost certainly heard people refer to the school they attended as their alma mater, but do you know where the term comes from? In Latin, “alma mater” means “bounteous mother.” It was in the early 1800s that people began applying the term their beloved schools. n The skin of the African elephant, the largest land animal alive in the world today, weighs 2,000 pounds by itself. n You might be surprised to learn that the bagpipe did not originate in Scotland. This ancient instrument existed in Asia in the pre-Christian era. Those who study such things say that the Emperor Nero was a bagpiper, even performing publicly at Roman athletic events.
6. Modern-day polygamy 7. Eight 8. Nathaniel Hawthorne 9. Iceland
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SPORTS
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No shortage of intramural events in February
Intramural sports had a variety of events in early February ranging from table tennis to indoor baseball and even Ultimate Frisbee. Students formed teams and quickly engaged in the indoor activities amid a week filled with overcast and sometimes wet eather. In Ultimate Frisbee, students work with their teammates to get the disc to the opposite side of the gymnasium to score against the opposing team. Tylen Lastavica swings during the indoor baseball match Feb.12.
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INTRAMURALS SCHEDULE 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.
Gilbert Garza gets ready to return the ball in the table tennis match Feb.15.
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SIDE STREET STRUTTERS with Mel Collins Big Band American Jazz! Josselyn Obregon/Foghorn News
Romeld Banks steps up to bat at the indoor baseball game Feb.12 in the East Campus gym.
Vinyl Jazz, A Century Celebration
Live at Richardson Performance Hall Saturday, March 10, 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets start at $10 for students and active military with valid ID! Warren J. Maxwell/Foghorn News
Jesse villarreal catches a pass from his teammate during the Ultimate Frisbee match Feb.8.
General admission adult tickets start at $25.
For information or to purchase tickets, visit www.corpuschristilive.com
This program is funded by Hotel Occupancy Tax funds by the City of Corpus Christi through the Arts & Cultural Commission.