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Making room for new facilities English building to be demolished near end of the spring term

Colby Farr cfarr@foghornnews.com Out with the old and in with the new.

The English Building will be demolished in May after 50 years of service to make way for new and improved facilities.

“It was time for those facilities to be upgraded,” said Claudia Jackson, executive director of strategic communication and

government relations.

The age of the building makes it harder for DMC to modernize it and provide “collaborative learning,” according to Jackson.

“Some of those classrooms were so small, some of them were so old and it’s really hard to get the technology installed in some of those rooms that you come to expect these days,” Jackson said.

After the English Building is destroyed, DMC will move on to the Academic and Music Phase II complex, which will house the English Department as well as social sciences. The new build-

ing is estimated to cost $45 million.

The project is being funded by a $157 million bond passed by district voters in 2014. The bond has allowed DMC to renovate and add to existing buildings as well as construct new ones. The Academic and Music Phase II building will be the first addition to DMC’s East Campus.

Heritage Hall is also expected to be demolished for the same reasons as the English Building.

The new building will supplement classrooms for social sciences as (See English on Page 3)

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Contractors have already begun gutting the English building, which is set to be demolished in May after 50 years of service.

For some, love is in the hair Helping

vets is his No.1 goal

Cosmetology program helps Del Mar students donate to Locks of Love

Catarina Murphy cmurphy@foghornnews.com Getting a haircut, drastic or not, can be an emotional moment for some people. To a young child suffering from permanent hair loss, receiving a prosthetic wig from donated hair is emotional. On March 25, the cosmetology students and faculty held a Locks of Love donation event.

Locks of Love is a public nonprofit organization that provides hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children in the United States and Canada under age 21 suffering from long-term medical hair loss from any diagnosis. They use donated hairpieces and resources to provide the children the highest quality hair prosthetic free of charge or on a sliding scale, based on financial need.

Most of the children helped by Locks of Love have lost their hair because of a medical condition called alopecia areata, severe burns, cancer and loss of hair due to chemo radiation. The prostheses provided help to restore their self-esteem and their confidence, enabling them to face the world and help restore some normalcy to their everyday lives that most of us take for granted.

Sandra Flinn, assistant professor of cosmetology, has been hosting the cosmetology program as a Lock of Loves participating saloon since 2007.

The event is held to promote and raise awareness for Locks of Love.

“We accept donations year round,” Flinn said.

There is always a chance to make (See Donations on Page 3)

E.J. Goodroe,who served in Marine Corps, now leads Veteran Services

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Cosmetology students Celia Cabreara and Shanice Duhart measure the length of hair being donated during the Locks of Love event on March 25.

WANT TO HELP? WHAT: Hair donations through the Cosmetology Program WHEN: Year-round WHERE: West Campus INFORMATION: For more information on donating hair, or to schedule a beauty service, contact Sandra Flinn at 698-1799 or sdflinn@delmar.edu. More about Locks of Love can also be found at www.locksoflove.org.

Daniel Verdin, a cosmetology student, cuts medical lab technician student Melody Leifeste’s hair during the Locks of Love event.

Jonathan Garcia jgarcia@foghornnews.com Going from the Marines to helping veterans at Northern Virginia College was a nerve-wracking experience for E.J. Goodroe.

“When I started working with veterans at the community college, it really helped me with my transition,” said Goodroe, Del Mar College’s new director of Veteran Services.

He hopes to make that transition easier for Del Mar students, too. Goodroe recently replaced Tammy Micallef, who took a position with the Texas Veterans Commission.

Goodroe spent six years in the Marines as a radio satellite communications operator deployed to Afghanistan supporting Operation Enduring Freedom in 2010, and said his experiences helped shaped him to E.J. Goodroe is be who he is today.

“I was always confident director of in my abilities, but I didn’t Veteran Services. know how to channel that energy or drive somewhere,” Goodroe said.

“When I joined the Marines they really cleared that picture for me. They helped me harness and focus in the right direction.”

He said one thing that stood out during his service was the teamwork.

“The biggest thing I always take away is the camaraderie and teamwork and that’s the thing you never forget,” Goodroe said.

That camaraderie carried over to Del Mar, too.

“They’ve all been very open, welcoming and warm in their reception,” Goodroe said of his Veterans Services staff. “They all want to make sure we all do well together and make sure this office continues to be successful as it has been.”

With over 1,200 students using Hazlewood Act and their Veterans Affairs education benefits, many have welcomed Goodroe with open arms, including Air Force veteran Eric Bustos, a student at Del Mar majoring in process technician with an associate in applied science.

“He’s been great. He’s been helping us with benefits with the VA,” Bustos said. “He’s helping get the word out to help us as a veteran community to come together.”

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President Mark Escamilla talks shop with DMC students Campus carry, tuition increase among topics discussed over free pizza Mark Young myoung@foghornnews.com

Students had a chance to ask questions of Del Mar President Mark Escamilla during the college’s Pizza With the President event March 23.

The questions at the event were from a wide range of topics concerning Del Mar students including how President Donald Trump’s policies may affect students, the tuition raise, the new conceal carry law and much more.

Alex Gonzalez, a pre-nursing major, asked Escamilla about how the new campus will affect current students at Del Mar, to which Escamilla replied that the new campus will not negatively affect current students but will “help make college more accessible for students who live closer to the southside campus.”

Escamilla also spoke about the plan to raise tuition and how it will “increase little by little each year to accommodate the new services that will be in place.”

Melody Herrera, a dental hygiene major, said events like these are a good way to learn “about what’s going on” and said she would like for more events like these to happen.

Luisa Cortez, a fellow dental hygiene major, agreed that events like these are a good way to learn about the concerns and issues at DMC, but also said that “an event like this is a good way for to get an answer and get closure.”

After an hour and a half of the two-hour event had passed, Escamilla brought Del Mar Student Government Association President Danielle Garza up to talk to students about SGA and why it is important.

“We want to hear students’ voices and concerns,” Escamilla said, “and SGA is the best way to do it.”

Garza spoke about the current “Think Pink” project that is aimed at making DMC students safer and how the SGA is constantly trying to shape DMC policy to

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President Mark Escamilla asked students on March 23 to not hold back and hit him with hard questions about what concerns they have or changes that need to be made. be better for students.

Beverly Cage, director of Student Leadership and Campus Life, said if you

want Del Mar to change something or have a great concern “come to the SGA meetings.”

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Be open-minded, speakers say Industry professionals visit for Comm Week, offer tips to students

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Jessica Savage (left) of KRIS-TV and Lauren Orsak discuss a video just after Savage spoke at Del Mar College for Comm Week on March 28. “Never stop asking tough questions,” Savage told students. one is going to say unless you ask the question.”

That advice stuck out to student Clayton Reichert.

“I really liked her ending quote to be prepared to take the next step and have an analytical mind,” Reichert said.

Sara Flores, who got her associate degree through reverse transfer from Del Mar to the University of Texas - San Antonio, also spoke for Comm Week. Flores, host of KEDT’s “Morning Edition” and “Midday Report,” discussed about her career at KEDT as well how starting as an En-

glish major and minor in film studies helped her become who she is today.

“I started when I was majoring in English. I took creative writing at UTSA and quite a few schools,” Flores said.

Flores got her career in KEDT by working at an auction and established relationships within.

“That was how I made a lot of relationships and cemented that I wanted to be there and was a great time to figure out how it all works,” Flores said.

Flores also told students to keep an open mind.

“If you’re on a path, I definitely recommend just leaving yourself open to things that may not seem like they’re quite on that path,” Flores said.

Communications major Mariah Massengill took the advice to heart.

“I learned that there is more you can do in your field of work and you don’t have to wait to get your degree to get your goal started right away,” Massengill said.

AEP Texas Corporate Communications Manager Omar Lopez and recording artist Hilda Lamas also spoke for Comm Week.

Industry leaders talk job-hunting Adriana King aking@foghornnews.com Del Mar prides itself on preparing students for the workforce, and many of its programs are a straight shot into certain professions such as dentistry, therapy, automotive technology and similar fields. But while Del Mar prepares students for the technical side of employment, many still struggle where it really counts — getting hired. Proper format for resumes and interview skills aren’t taught as part of the curriculum but are some of the biggest deciding factors in whether a student will get that job they’ve been trained for.

The Career Development center held an Employer TALKS event in late March on West Campus with a focus on industry to try to ensure that students would be able to overcome the hurdles of job hunting. Representatives from Chemours, Celanese, Lyondell Basell and more were present at the event to answer questions students had about what they were looking for and what made applicants stand out to them.

“I love that they answered everyone’s questions and explained it thoroughly,” Kevin Lopez said. “I want to get the job I apply for.”

Packets were handed out as students walked in, complete with Del Mar’s “Hire ME Handbook,” which had

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Diana Gonzalez (from left) speaks with Mark Venzon and Samuel Coronado after the presentations at the second industry employer talk. guides students could take home on professional procedures and tips for success.

“We want to iron out and ease any apprehension they have about starting their career. They have no idea how to make a good resume or nail an interview. Here they hear it straight from the horse’s mouth and I think that makes it more memorable,” said Vanessa Adkins, career development

coordinator at Del Mar. The presentation at the event detailed the do’s and don’ts of resume writing and had helpful tips for potential employees, like what to avoid when searching for jobs, including being careless on social media.

“Don’t do anything you think will come back to haunt you,” said Lyondell Basell representative Diana Gonzalez. “Odds are it will.

Students could leave the event with the knowledge that they were more prepared to apply and interview for the jobs in their field after hearing directly from employees at these industrial companies what to do, or what not to do.

“You have to keep it simple and to the point. They gave us a lot of info on what not to do. You don’t want to go in there blind,”said Joseph Dominguez, a student in the processing technology program. “I want to know what these companies are looking for and what to expect. Our instructors are good at letting us know but I wanted to see for myself.”

While the Office of Career Development has held these types of events for the English and justice fields, this was only the second talk aimed at industry majors. They hope to hold another industry event in August and more talks in a variety of fields in the future.

Students don’t have to wait for these events to get help though, Any student can visit the Career Resource Center in Room 190 of the Harvin Center for help with resumes and for answers to any questions they may have.

“There’s a saying, ‘Career readiness is career happiness,’” Adkins said. “This kind of help is not preparing for just a job or a class, it’s for life.” @kingisaqueen

Dozens of employers set to visit for job fair Companies to look for potential employees on campus Natalie Murphy nmurphy@foghornnews.com It’s time again for Del Mar’s resume clinic and job fair. The Office of Career Development will be hosting both events on each campus.

The “clinics” will be held first so that students have a chance to have the most professional resume possible when meeting with prospective employers.

“This is the first time we’re doing the resume clinics,” said Vanessa Adkins, career development coordinator. “A lot of students don’t feel prepared. They don’t feel confident handing their resume to employers.”

The clinics will have representatives from employers on hand

to help students tailor their resumes.

Each job fair will have companies that focus on the majors offered that specific campus.

“There will be employers ready to hire on the spot. This is a great opportunity whether you’re graduating soon or wanting to work while you go to school,” Adkins said.

The West Campus clinic was March 30, and will also be from noon to 3 p.m. April 3 in the Harvin Center at East Campus.

The job fairs will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 4 at the Harvin Center and 3-6 p.m. April 5 in the West Campus Coleman Center.

More than 20 employers will be at each campus for the job fairs. @foghorn_murphy

With April here, many are feeling the pressure of tax season. For those who have procrastinated or are just confused about how and what they need to file your taxes as a college student, look no further. Our biggest concerns when tax season comes around are “how much am I going to get back?” how much do I owe?” and “can I even file my taxes if my parents claim me?” Del Mar College Professor Adelfino Palacios, a certified public accountant, has the answers.

Students must first figure out if

their parents are claiming them as a dependent. Usually an unmarried student gets claimed until they are 24 years old “As a student, the main thing that you’re worried about is if you’re going to be claimed by your parents or not; that seems to be the biggest issue. So, you need to coordinate with your parents to see whether or not you’re going to be claimed as a dependent because that affects your parents’ tax return and also the student’s tax return,” Palacios said.

After you have determined that you must then gather up your college tuition and expenses for the

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Jonathan Garcia jgarcia@foghornnews.com While research can often be an arduous task, it’s the pursuit of the facts that hooked KRIS-TV investigative reporter Jessica Savage on journalism.

“We had a research paper on our hometown to pick something they might find interesting,” Savage said of her time as a student at Southern Methodist University. “I’m from Savannah, Georgia, one of the most haunted cities in the U.S., and I really got into the research.”

The one-time business major, who spoke to Del Mar students as part of the Comm Week Speaker Series, hasn’t looked back. Savage, who worked as a reporter for the Caller-Times then with the city before joining KRIS-TV, shared advice with students on interviewing, discovering the truth and the importance of communication.

One of Savage’s most recent investigations was into the background of then-Mayor Dan McQueen, who falsely claimed to have an engineering degree and who hired his significant other as his chief of staff. McQueen stepped down after just over a month as mayor. The experience summed up what was perhaps Savage’s most important advice.

“Never stop asking tough questions. Don’t be intimidated by somebody. Keep an analytical mind behind you and be open-minded, too,” Savage said. “You never know what some-

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college year so that you can write that off as what is called an education expense.

“There is an education credit for college courses that one takes; it’s a pretty sizeable credit. So whoever claims that student, whether it would be the parents or the student, they are entitled to that credit.

Please be sure that whoever is preparing your taxes is aware that you are taking college courses,” Palacios said.

Lastly, you must determine if you worked while attending college. If you did then a tax return is needed to be filed with your W-2 and 1098-T

for both work and college.

“If they didn’t work and just went to school, then they don’t need to file, but if they worked and went to school then it is very important to file a tax return,” Palacios said.

If you’re looking to get your taxes done for free, head to Room 201 or 206 in the Venters Building on East Campus from 1-6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays through April 13. Be sure to bring your driver’s license or Texas identification card, Social Security number, birthdates of your dependents and W-2 forms.

The deadline to file 2016 taxes is midnight Monday April 18.

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Upgrades, expansions coming to West Campus Natalie Murphy nmurphy@foghornnews.com The Board of Regents voted unanimously March 21 to use part of the 2015-bond package to expand the Workforce Development Center located on West Campus.

Lenora Keas, vice president of workforce development and strategic initiatives, explained to the regents that right now there are only 16 welding booths and not enough classrooms or parking spaces on West Campus.

“Right now they are scheduling welding classes until 11 p.m.

just to meet the demand,” Keas said.

She also said many programs on that campus would benefit from more “laydown space,” or covered areas to work outside.

“It’s a good problem to have,” Keas said.

The additions will cost a total of $1.4 million that has been set aside for add on options.

The board also took a vote on issuing $10 million from the most recent bond package to be used for capital improvements.

According to Jackson, this will be used to design the first three buildings, the first part of the

central plant, the parking lots, and other necessary infrastructures.

The vote passed with eights in favor and Regent Guy Watts abstaining from the vote.

During the meeting, the board also heard from Claudia Jackson, executive director of strategic communications and government relations, about some of the proposed bills at the state level and how they might affect the school.

Jackson said Senate Bill 2 would roll back the property tax rate the college is allowed to collect from 8 percent to 5 per-

cent. This would further hinder Del Mar’s ability to get funding for the school.

House Bill 1561 could also have a big effect on the college.

According to Jackson, the way community colleges work right now, they are allowed to deny another college’s bid to offer a class to students with in their district.

“If another school thinks they’re big enough and has enough resources, it will become a Wild, Wild West free market. That may have some benefits,” Jackson said. “But there may some institutions that may

decide to take significant advantage of that, we could no longer tell them no.”

The meeting ended with the 7 remaining regents voting, after closed sessions, to open an investigation into potential ethics violations of Regents Watts.

According to Augustin Rivera Jr., general counsel to DMC, this does not mean that any action has been taken or even will be taken, but that the Board is looking to find out if Watts has violated the bylaws of the Regents.

The next Board of Regents meeting will be at 1 p.m. April 4.

Speaker series aims to help students succeed Dominic Perez dperez@foghornnews.com Why would any student need tips for college success? Most students have it all figured out, right? Well, the truth is that some students don’t, and that is pretty OK. “It’s OK if you don’t know where you want to be. Eighty percent of students change their majors at least once and the average student changes their major at least three times,” said peer tutor Agustin Bernier, who works in the Student Success Center. Bernier was one of six speakers who were a part of the 2017 Speaker Series, with the topic being “Tips for College Success,” on March 23.

Each of the speakers presented their own advice and strategies for the average college student.

Professor Tammy Donaldson had four main points: 1) Use your background knowledge that you’ve learned as long as you’ve been alive; 2) Be diligent by asking questions about anything you are unfamiliar with; 3) Be metacognitive by knowing why you know something; and 4) You should always make connections to things you are interacting with.

“Students really need to pay attention to what they are reading.

We read every day on our phones on Facebook or Twitter. Reading is everything and making it a priority to read something beneficial to a student’s goals can have a huge positive impact,” Donaldson said.

Next up was Olivia Modesto from Texas A&M University-Kingsville, who shared her journey from her home in the Philippines to the United States and listed some steps for success.

“Begin by knowing your purpose, then let your purpose determine your priorities. Let your priorities help you establish your own discipline and follow up your discipline with a reward. It is important to give yourself a pat on the back after working toward a goal, then reload yourself to accomplish another goal,” Modesto said.

(Goodroe from Page 1) Another veteran is look forward to seeing what Goodroe brings to the table.

“He seems enthusiastic and seems to have new ideas to improve the services we provide to our veterans,” said Navy veteran Andie Gardner, who is majoring in psychology.

Besides making sure both East and West Campus centers run smoothly, Goodroe said he hopes to help students achieve their goals and balance their school and family lives.

“We are in the 21st century. Let’s see how far we can push our technology. Can we get more involved? Could we (English from Page 1) well as English and possibly math, according to Jackson.

“It’ll be an adequate replacement to those two buildings plus a couple of classrooms,” Jackson said of DMC’s construction project.

English teachers have been relocated to the Coles Classroom Building, the Venters Building, the Fine Arts Building and Heritage Hall.

Matthew Perry, English Department chairman, said the department has adjusted well to the new surroundings.

“For the most part, I think everyone is reasonably satisfied.

We’ve had enough classrooms and classroom space to accommodate the English Department,” Perry said.

Professor Kent Lenz said that despite the age of the building, it was really convenient for the English Department in some ways.

“One thing I really liked was how it had most of our English

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Olivia Modesto, a bilingual education professor at Texas A&M University-Kingsville, speaks to students during the Tips for College Success event. Speakers outlined ways that students can be more productive and successful while they’re in school.

Linda Eubank works in Stone Writing Center and put her wisdom of perseverance into the picture for all students in attendance.

“Sometimes in college life gets

streamline process and make it easier for the students?” he said.

Services for veterans include the Veterans Service Center on East Campus, a lounge area where veterans can relax or use computers to do some studying or homework in peace. Also included are information on Veterans Affairs benefits that can help cover some tuition cost such as the Hazlewood Act and the post 9/11 GI bill.

For more information regarding these benefits call 888-4424551 or 800-827-1000. @jonathan10894 Department,” Lenz said. “I don’t like how spread out we are (now).”

Lenz said he was looking forward to the new building, which he thinks will “be very cool.”

Perry was also happy with the new setup.

“The Coles Building is fine,” Perry said. “There’s not a lot of space now… but it’s a nice building.”

Students are looking forward to having a new building on campus because it is a step toward modernizing the campus.

“It’ll provide more educational opportunities for different classes,” said Nick Solis, a marine biology major.

Lee Barton, a math and computer science major, said he was looking forward to the new campus because “it’ll make the campus look more appealing.”

The English Building was built in 1967 after being approved by the Board of Regents. @colby_farr

in the way and as easy it is to give up you have to muster some grit to get through those times. You truly have to make a commitment to yourself and even someone else in order to push through

the toughest of times. If you have no one to keep you accountable there are staff members here at Del Mar that can help you keep your commitment,” Eubank said.

The crowd gave a huge round

of applause after the final speaker, as it seemed every word of wisdom was taken to heart. Be on the lookout for more from the 2017 Speaker Series in the upcoming weeks.

(Donations from Page 1) a difference in a child’s life, or to accomplish a New Year’s resolution like Melody Leifeste, a medical laboratory technician student at DMC, who came to donate 10 inches of her hair and got a great haircut.

“It’s a two for one deal, it helps the students and it helps Locks of Love,” Leifeste said.

This is one of many different opportunities the cosmetology students get to engage in more handson experiences and give back to the community.

“Growing up I always liked braiding hair,” said Virginia Guerra, a cosmetology student. “ I love what I do.”

Besides community events held with the Women’s shelter, or Real Men Wear Pink, students also provide a Client Day, where the students are “offering services that

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Sandra Flinn (from left), Andrea Sandoval and Virginia Guerra keep an eye on paperwork and the donated hair. make people feel good about themselves,” Flinn said. Anybody from the public is invited to come get a haircut or a beauty treat-

ment by the cosmetology students, for just a small fee, which is used to replace the products used in the classroom.

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Corpus Christi helps keep jazz alive Texas Jazz Festival has been happening annually since 1960 Mia Estrada Collegiate High School When competing in a crowded music market, jazz music has decreased for most contemporary listeners, tying with classical as the least consumed music, after children’s music, according to Nielson’s 2014 Year-End Report.

Jazz and classical music represent 1.4 percent of the music consumption apiece. More classical albums were sold in 2014, pushing jazz to the very bottom.

However, fans find ways to keep the movement of jazz culture active.

In Corpus Christi, with the continuation of the annual Texas Jazz Festival, the community has come together to celebrate jazz for a three day weekend for the past 56 years.

Texas Jazz Festival Society President Rick Sanchez, who’s been president since 1999, believes jazz is becoming more popular each year.

“We have all walks of life at the Jazz Festival and it’s keeping jazz alive, which is part of our purpose,” Sanchez said.

The first Jazz Festival took place back in May 1960, with efforts the year before when Skip Vetters and Joe Gallardo, members of the Jazz Club at Del Mar College, called for Al “Berto” Garcia, Joe’s uncle, to show the club how significant jazz could be.

That Thursday night in 1959, Garcia and his jazz group played for a crowd of 150 people, unexpectedly setting the beginning of the Texas Jazz Festival.

Music being an integral part of society, Sanchez acknowledges that jazz is one of America’s true art forms.

“We just want to keep it alive,” Sanchez said.

The society presents jazz music free of charge each year showcas-

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Garrett Williams plays a guitar solo with the Del Mar College Jazz Band at a recent Texas Jazz Festival. This year’s free festival will take place Oct. 20-22 at Heritage Park. ing “live jazz — just for the love of it,” as their slogan once said.

“We’re very proud of our jazz festival; it’s put on by nothing but volunteers ... we put on the jazz festival for the love of it; It’s our gift to the community,” Sanchez said.

David Irving, Del Mar College professor of jazz ensembles, trusts in the Texas Jazz Festival to help in the support of jazz.

“An audience of 50,000 people come to the Jazz Festival for an education,” Irving said. “That even down here, which is not the hottest jazz mecca in the whole world, but we have a big audience for it.”

Irving participates with Del Mar Jazz Combos and the MWF Jazz Band in the festival, but Irving plans to retire in the summer of 2017. He still plans to be a bystander of the festival in awe of interest, saying “It’s been a big push for the jazz world.”

These jazz enthusiasts don’t believe jazz is going anywhere, confirming that many people still make a living playing jazz.

“Most of my adult life I have heard that jazz was dead, but if it were dead we would stop hearing things,” Irving said.

“The first music I ever heard,

years old” according to Martinez.

In discussing how to fix the water problems the panel asserted that the water would be a top priority if any of them got into office. However, they all had their own ideas on how to get it done.

Hernandez stressed how he will commission desalinization plants that he believes will greatly aid the water problem.

Di Carlo said he will build more water treatment plants to make sure everything is clean and safe. He also wants the people responsible for the previous water problems to be held accountable.

McComb said he would use the city's money to make sure all the systems are running properly.

White wants to make sure all business regulations are up to the standard and says he “will not put industry ahead of citizens.”

Madrigal said he would look into the older pipes and replace all the ones that are suitable or satisfactory.

Martinez said she wants to make sure all the current prob-

lems will get fixed and that she wants to look ahead by making sure that the city protects its environmental “treasures.”

While the conversation varied at times, many of the talking points were the same, with each candidate assuring water would be their top priority if elected.

Del Mar student Abel Zaragosa Jr., a computer science major, said he was at the forum “because of all the issues with the last mayor. I want to be knowledgeable on the issues. I think a lot of people were oblivious and just wanted to get Nelda out.”

Rosemarie Evans, a studio art and biology major, joked that she “didn't get a week to prepare” like the candidates, but that these issues are important and she appreciated the passion of the candidates.

Alyssa De Los Santos, a liberal arts major, said the forum was a great learning experience for someone who doesn't know much about local politics and that “it's important to stay informed.”

Mayor hopefuls talk water The special election will be held on May 6 Mark Young myoung@foghornnews.com

Six candidates for mayor of Corpus Christi discussed water issues at a March 23 forum at the Center for Economic Development.

The forum was hosted by the Clean Economy Coalition, For the Greater Good and the Sierra Club, and moderated by Del Mar Professor Jim Klein. It was attended by Nelda Martinez, a former mayor and businesswoman; James M. Hernandez, a local businessman; Mark Di Carlo, an attorney; Ray Madrigal, a veteran and former City Council candidate; Larry White, an engineer; and Joe McComb, a current City Council member.

The questions, which were given to the candidates beforehand, dealt with infrastructure, the reason for the water problems and industries in Corpus Christi that use the water.

The panel agreed that the water problems stemmed from infrastructure issues and that the pipes alone are over “70

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restaurants, and she sees people getting more involved with the festival.

“I am in love with jazz. When we played in the Jazz Festival this year, it was amazing,” Villarreal said. “We get to see people in love with the things that you’re in love with.”

If you’re looking to attend the Texas Jazz Festival, this year’s swinging fest will take place Oct. 20-22 at Heritage Park.

The Del Mar MWF Jazz Band will be having a concert at 7:30 p.m.

April 13 in the Richardson Performance Hall with the famous saxophonist Lou Marini.

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Dr. Alison Clark impartiendo el seminario Oncogénesis: ¿formas de cáncer? Para estudiantes Del Mar College.

Investigaciones Apuntan Esperanzas Contra el Cáncer Josselyn Obregon jobregon@foghornnews.com

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since I grew up down here was country, and I like that too, I like most kinds of music, but I just heard jazz on the radio and was really drawn to it,” Irving said. “I liked the way it sounded, I just liked what they were doing, and so I used to listen to it all the time.”

Jazz may be decreasing, but for high school and college jazz ensembles, it’s the most popular genre around.

Katarina Villarreal, flute player for Del Mar Jazz Combos, fell in love with jazz as a little girl while listening to jazz music in Italian

Una de las enfermedades que más ha afectado a la humanidad es el Cáncer, en la actualidad se conocen alrededor de 200 tipos diferentes de Cáncer. Esta enfermedad que puede presentarse de diferentes formas y por lo regular conlleva a la muerte si no se detecta a tiempo y se recibe el tratamiento adecuado. Pese a los esfuerzos de los científicos no se ha encontrado una cura completa debido que es una enfermedad mutante que puede cambiar su ADN de una forma rápida y volverse inmune al medicamento.

El pasado viernes 24 de marzo en las instalaciones del edificio Venters, Del Mar College la Doctora, Alison Clark ofreció la conferencia Oncogénesis: ¿Formas de Cáncer? (Desarrollos y formas del cáncer). Conferencia dirigida especialmente a los estudiantes de áreas médicas y científicas.

La Dr. Clark, egresada de la Universidad Texas A&M en el 2011, Cuenta con un doctorado en Biología Celular y Estructural

con especialización en Biología del Cáncer de UT Health Science Center -San Antonio en el año 2016. Actualmente está cursando estudios para comprender los mecanismos de Micro-túbulos dirigida a agentes (MTAs) que afectan vías de señalización implicadas en el Cáncer como investigadora postdoctoral en UT Salud -San Antonio, Texas.

Dr. Alison Clark de 29 años de edad, expuso en la conferencia puntos importantes del desarrollo y mutación del Cáncer, como también resultados de sus investigaciones con plantas de diferentes tipos. Resolvió dudas e inquietudes de los estudiantes en materia de las formas de Cáncer y las expectativas de las investigaciones médicas. Este tipo de investigaciones brindan una esperanza a la humanidad de encontrar en la naturaleza los elementos necesarios para el desarrollo de un medicamento efectivo para contrarrestar el Cáncer en todas sus formas. @JTO_News

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Reviews

Disney invites you to be their guest All the cast, even the extras, did their own singing.

One thing I wish I would have done was watch the animated version before the live action one because the film fills in Brittany Claramunt the plot holes that the animatbclaramunt@foghornnews.com ed movie did not answer: How did the villagers forget about I knew I was going to be in the Prince/Beast and the castle, a theater full of little kids, but and why was Belle’s father held I didn’t care. Plus, I did see peo- as prisoner. The live action film ple my age in the theater as clarifies the story to better anwell because this film was defi- swer these plot holes that the nitely going to bring in people animated version did not anof all ages. swer.

The live acRecently on tion “Beauty and the news there Cast: the Beast” has has been conA+ been the most troversy for a Script: anticipated film gay scene A+ since it was first in the announced in movie.

Cinematography: 2015. The origH o n A+ inal 1991 aniestly, mated version the Soundtrack: becomes a realA+ ity with Emma Overall: Watson as Belle, Dan Stevens as A+ the Beast, Luke Evans as Gaston and Josh Gad as LeFou. The film includes the cast singing some of the iconic songs of “Be Our Guest” and “Beauty and the Beast,” which the creators could not pass up the opportunity to do. They also incorporated some of the music from the Broadway play and created music that was not from the animated version.

Animated classic gets a new twist but same magic as before

scene was really short and only showed two men dancing together at the ball.

Before they released the film, the c r e ators

showed it to a test audience of mothers and their only concern was a scene that ended up being reshot; they had no objection to two men dancing together at a ball.

Watson, Stevenes, Evans and Gad have such great chemistry on screen with one another along with the extras. , “There were no small roles in this film,” Gad said. And when I saw it I could tell that the extras had to put in the

‘It’s Morphin’ Time’ for a better film

Saban’s ‘Power Rangers’ film slighty underwhelming Azrael Montoya amontoya@foghornnews.com

Five unsuspecting teenagers with attitude — as Zordon used to call them —harness the energy of the Power Coins to fight Rita Repulsa and Goldar and their addiction to destroy the planet in the new “Power Rangers” reboot.

The movie does well in honoring the franchise, seeing as how the very first villain the Rangers ever encountered, in 1993, is Rita. Zordon and Alpha 5, both from the planet of Eltar, have not seen Rita in over 10,000 years. The loveable teenagers from 1993 are back and agnsty as ever.

Jason Scott (Dacre Montgomery), Kimberly Hart (Naomi Scott), Billy Cranston (RJ Cyler), Trini Kwan (Becky G) and Zack Taylor (Ludi Lin) attend Angel Grove High School and are all in a precarious time in their lives. They meet Zordon and Alpha in relationship that will change their lives forever.

They begin a battle against Rita, one that will continue for years to come. Rita, with the help of Goldar, searches and tries to gain control of the Zeo crystal and the Rangers must stop her.

There is a surprise at the beginning of the film that hard-core fans will love. Elizabeth Banks as Rita captures the original nastiness of Rita Repulsa and make the character her own, and it is a joy to see. It was excessive vil-

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Five teenagers have been chosen to become warriors in “Power Rangers.” Jason Lee Scott, played by Dacre Montgomery, is in the process of “morphin’” into the red ranger. lainy, but, hey, I’ll give her points for style. Bill Hader as Alpha 5 was just plain adorable. He unlocked a dimension of humor in the film that fans have never seen from Alpha. By far my favorite select choice was probably Bryan Cranston as Zordon. Cranston, with his stacked resume, brings his veteran acting skills and a forcefulness and believability to the character.

In the film when it comes to the action sequences there were too many jumps and quick cut scenes. During discovery, the Rangers spend probably the first 45 minutes of the film complaining about their lives. And that energetic phrase that the Power Rangers are widely known for —

“It’s morphin’ time — well, you won’t hear it here. Another thing when Jason is complaining about his father being too harsh on him and talking about Rita, he goes so far as to call Angel Grove a “bullshit” town. But yet in the very next sentence he has a desire to save it.

I found it very strange that all five of our heroes with the exception of Kimberly came from dysfunctional families. Dean Israelite and David Gatins at the helm of the film didn’t resonate with me.

These were not lovable teenagers and I hated them all really with the exception of Kimberly. Billy in the film having autism has absolutely nothing to do with his actu-

al character. Also, I don’t care that Trini is questioning her sexuality.

The power geeks seemed to be stuck in one of Rita’s dark dimensions. Hollywood keeps trying to sell us this illusion of progress and the so-called mission of breaking down barriers like we really don’t live in a free society. It is 2017 and it’s not edgy or provocative to be homosexual anymore. I just want to enjoy a movie without being politicized or propagandized. Hollywood’s only job is to entertain the audience.

The “Power Rangers” reboot for the most part kept with the original premise of the series. The film was lighthearted and funny at times. It seems like our heroes should have tried to escape badlands of 2017 rather than fighting Rita and Goldar. I hope the films to come are much better, especially with the Green Ranger in the sequel. This was at best lackluster and never shifted into turbo. I would watch the film mainly because of the films to follow.

Cast: BScript: CCinematography: ASoundtrack: C

Overall: C-

‘Life’ brings tension, terror into outer space they soon discover that the extraterrestrial lifeform is actually quite dangerous and advanced Swedish director Daniel Espi- in many ways. This alien can nosa takes on the sci-fi horror adapt to any hazards thrown genre in his latest film, “Life.” at it, and feeds off of any living Led by a strong lineup of ac- organism to give it strength. As tors such as Jake Gyllenhaal, the organism grows over time, Ryan Reynolds and Rebecca the crew must figure out a way Ferguson, this film looks to be to destroy this creature and a strong contender in the space keep it from entering Earth and horror genre with films like endangering the human race.

“Alien.”

Espinosa, who has done films The film originally was slated such as “Safe House,” seems to for a Memorial Day weekend find his calling in the sci-fi horrelease but that was pushed ror genre as he manages to get forward to March to avoid some genuine scares and tencompetition for the list of sum- sion in with this movie. It opens mer blockbustup with a oneers coming. Altake shot that Cast: though it doesn’t takes you on A add anything somewhat of new to the genre a tour of the Script: it still manages to space station.

B+ be a strong and The special efCinematography: effective horror fects from the A+ film. shots in outer A group of space, outside Soundtrack: multinational asthe space staA tronauts captures tion and the a space probe alien itself are Overall: containing a stunning.

It Amysterious samkeeps you imple from Mars mersed in the and discover film and makes what could be evidence of life you feel that you’re actually in beyond Earth. After running space, and is also a realistic many tests on this organism, take on what would we do if we Jonathan Garcia jgarcia@foghornnews.com

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Dr. David Jordan (Jake Gyllenhaal) searches the space station for an advanced extraterrestrial being and must figure out how to get rid of it while trying to survive in “Life.” found a mysterious lifeform beyond Earth.

The film does take obvious inspiration from “Alien,” but it also takes some cues of “Gravity” with the NASA protocols and settings giving this a more realistic take in space and not having an off-the-wall setting in the distant future. The film’s climax and conclusion have an unexpected twist, making the audience think how the scene is going to play out, but then do something that goes in the

opposite direction that is somewhat of a breath of fresh air, not having your typical cliché horror movie ending.

I highly recommend seeing “Life.” It has strong acting, great special effects and suspense that may not add anything new to the genre, but manages to make a film worth checking out on the big screen. @jonathan10894

work for this role.

Watson is Belle and made her a little bit different to fit her definition on who Belle is — an active young woman who did things herself especially for the time period the film is set in.

I was worried about the filming delivering because it had high expectations to be amazing. Some films build on the hype but fail to deliver or fall short. That wasn’t the case with “Beauty and the Beast.” The film was beautifully created with amazing cinematography, a wonderful cast, and it keeps to the original story. Belle is my favorite Disney princess and my 20-year-old self really, really loved the live action film. It was well worth the wait.

@Britt_Claramunt Contributed photo/Walt Disney Pictures

The Beast (Dan Stevens) and Belle (Emma Watson) have a dance in Disney’s live-action adaptation of “Beauty and the Beast.”

Podcast turned book brings new faces to familiar story Matthew Tamez mtamez@foghornnews.com

“Welcome to Night Vale” is a novel based on a podcast of the same name. The story is the first book written for the podcast by series creators Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor.

Unlike the previous books we reviewed, “Mostly Void, Partially Stars” and “The Great Harper Perennial Glowing Coils of the Universe,” which were novelized transcripts of the first two seasons; “Welcome to Night Vale” is an original story following two new protagonists in their struggles in the titular town.

In Night Vale, the weird and supernatural are commonplace parts of life. The story follows Jackie Fierro, the perpetually 19-year-old proprietor of the Night Vale pawnshop, and Diane Crayton, the single mother of a teenage boy who inexplicably changes form at will. When Jackie’s mundane routine life is broken by a single note that reads only two words, King City, and Diane starts to see her son’s father, who left when he was born, walking around town looking exactly the same as when he left, their lives will intersect as they learn the connection between these two mysteries.

“Welcome to Night Vale” is a fun novel to read with the writing flow being very similar to the podcast from which it is based. Many main characters make an appearance in the novel alongside our new protagonists, with periodical appearances by original protagonist Cecil Palmer, and his boyfriend, Carlos the scientist. Although the book is very well written and actually wraps up a long-running storyline introduced in the podcast; it is this exact thing that may make it hard to pick up for newcomers, Continuity Lockout. The book, which takes place around the third season of the podcast, is filled with many entertaining and fun references to the podcast. Readers unfamiliar with the podcast will find that most of these jokes or references will go right over their head.

While “Welcome to Night Vale” is a very fun read with many interesting plot developments, I cannot recommend it to those unfamiliar with the podcast. That is not to imply that one cannot enjoy the book without it, but that their enjoyment will be enhanced by knowing the inside jokes involved in the story. @acheddarmonk

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Editorial

Trail for American dream grows cold

A large part of the community has been anxious ever since the time surrounding the presidential election, a time where deportation was the hot topic and fought for by many. The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, or DACA, was introduced in 2012 and allowed people ages 15-30 not born in the United States to apply for work permits and protection against deportation. The young men and women who are part of this program are called the DREAMers after the “Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors Act,” and their futures are in question.

The new presidency has threatened the existence of DACA and thus has threatened the lives and educations of thousands. More than 700,000 futures depend directly on the decisions Donald Trump and his administration make about this. When young men and women come out from under the table to apply for programs like this to better their lives, and by working, better society, is it right to reward that with the threat of being sent “back” to a country they’ve never really known?

We’ve got bigger problems than people who are just trying to live their lives by either getting an education or working. Many of the people covered by this program came to the U.S. as children and had no say in it; some didn’t even know about their “illegal/undocumented immigrant” status until they tried to apply to colleges or get jobs. To send them “home” to a country they’ve never really lived in and maybe can’t even remember is crazy.

The government needs to see that the

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real threat and problem here isn’t the children and students who only want to succeed but weren’t born here. How chilling is the thought that you could be an American citizen through and through your whole life but suddenly not truly be included because you were born just outside the borders? When there are people and issues out there that truly demand the attention and action of the country, we need to be ac-

cepting as we’re always told America is and open our arms to the DREAMers.

Massive deportations somehow seem like an appealing idea to some but immigrants make up such a part of our population that without them there would be a strain in our communities and to the economy. If the DREAMers were deported, we’d see a void in our community. We would be lacking students, our peers and friends suddenly

gone, and we would not only see what we lack when we remove people just trying to live the “American Dream” but we’d see the presence of something almost sinister.

Who really wins when we tear ourselves apart over nothing? While nothing has been set in stone yet, we need to fight for DACA to be continued and we need to come together to solve the bigger problems our country faces now.

Opinion

Sex ed should be taught in the home Do you think the DREAMers should be deported or allowed to stay?

“I immigrated here, I’m from the Netherlands.

They should be able to stay but they should pay taxes and contribute.”

— Kevin Allen, GED student

“Everyone should have an equal chance at citizenship in this country. They should be allowed to stay if they want to. They already have a life here, we shouldn’t deport them.”

— Naomi Shepherd, liberal arts

“Unless there is criminality involved they should be allowed to stay. If they break the law they should be deported.”

— Clayton Martin, undecided “I think it’s good but I don’t think it’s right. What if they tell their child to do bad things while they’re here?”

— Savannah Mendiola, business administration “It’s not a problem as long as they’re a good citizen and pay taxes while they’re here.”

— Crystal Shirley, pre-nursing

“They should stay.

They’ve lived here, become close to people. They all work and go to school here, they have a life here.

Mexico is bad right now, they’re better here.”

— Dequillan Lindsey, business management

“I feel like they should be allowed to stay here. Hard working families that are willing to work for this country. If you can spill blood for our country then you can live here. They’ve proven how badly they want to be here.”

— Adrian Henderson, business administration

teen birth rates among females aged 15-19. According to the Azrael Montoya Huffington Post article in Novemamontoya@ ber 2013, “Texas School District foghornnews.com Sex Education Compares Non Virgins To Chewed Gum,” sexual health advocate Katie Gustainis Vela obtained what appears to be One of the significant issues an instructional worksheet which parents face is sexual education “likens people who have premarfor their child. Parents entrust ital sex to pieces of chewed gum their children to the teachers of or used toothbrushes.” This lecture sexual public education. Sexual worksheet came out of the Caneducation and charity should start yon ISD in upper mid Texas. and end in the home. Teaching According to the Center for children about sex at an early age Disease Control, Texas checks in before their personalities are ful- at No. 11 on the list of states with ly formed is an important part of the highest rates of reported STDs. family life.

Sexually transmitted diseases can The Corpus Christi Indepen- cripple a child’s self concept, physdent School District has taught ical and emotional health for years a public sexual education curric- to come. David Wiley a Texas State ulum for 18 years. In accordance University health professor, has with Texas Educasaid, “We’re cretion Code Chapter Teaching children ating generation 115, which changafter generation es from year to about sex at an after generation year, they provide sexually illiterearly age before of an abstinence ate adults.” curriculum. They their personalities Federal funding cover things such to the states is a as risky behaviors, are fully formed is significant catalyst positive and negafor sexual public tive relationships, an important part education. Money and sexual and does indeed talk of family life. physical health. but in this case it According to is demonstrably Susan Holt, the executive direc- silent. In December 2009 Presitor for curriculum instruction, this dent Barack Obama signed the wide array of community options Consolidated Appropriations Act goes through a School Health Ad- of 2010, which included $110 milvisory Committee and then the lion for the president’s Teen Pregparents get to choose the curric- nancy Prevention Initiative. A porulum they want for their children tion of the funding, $25 million, so that the school board may im- was made available for research plement it. and demonstration grants.

“The district, while attempting Big daddy government is into meet the health mandates, also effective. The state in this area of has procedures in place that al- sex education is raising these chillows the community and the par- dren, essentially. ents to have a part in the decision Lastly, children are being hit making process in the best inter- with so much information that it’s est of the students,” Holt said. The dangerous to assume what they students in the district usually are know. Parents must guard their given the curriculum around age children and teach them about 11 or 12. human sexuality the right way.

According to the Office of Ado- And with the government’s nulescent Health, Texas was ranked merous failures, it’s the same story fifth in the nation on final 2014 with different costumes.

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1. MEASUREMENTS: How much Champagne does a Jeroboam-size container hold?

2. MEDICAL: What is the common name for the condition called onychophagia?

3. LANGUAGE: What does the Greek prefix “pyro” mean?

4. TELEVISION: How many crew members were on the USS Enterprise in the original “Star Trek” series?

5. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What country has an airport called Ninoy Aquino International?

6. STATE CAPITALS: Which U.S. state capital is named after an explorer who popularized the use of tobacco in England?

7. FAMOUS SAYINGS: What is the end of the following idiom? “Take it with a grain of ...”?

8. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is a male turkey called?

Answers 1. Three liters or four bottles 2. Nail biting 3. Fire 4. 430

n It was vice president Adlai Stevenson who made the following sage observation: "All progress has resulted from people who took unpopular positions." n We're in no danger of it happening these days, but once, in April of 1930, the British Broadcasting Corporation reported that there was no news that day. Instead of an announcer reading reports, they played soothing piano music instead.

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Avoid having someone else take credit for the project you started by finishing it yourself. Then it will be you lovely Lambs who will be wearing those well-deserved laurels.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) The facts about a new opportunity are still emerging. Wait until they’re all out in the open, and then use your keen business sense to help make the right decision.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You might feel confused, even hurt by a friend who suddenly puts distance between you. If she or he won’t discuss it, don’t push it. An explanation should come in time.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Your willingness to be part of the team opens doors that had been shut to you. Keep them open by keeping your promises even when your commitment seems to be wavering.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Congratulations. You’re really getting things done to purr-fection. And don’t forget to take a catnap now and again to keep those energy levels up and bristling for action.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Your “plaintalking” honesty is admirable. But sometimes sharp words can leave painful scars. Be careful that what you say doesn’t come back to hurt you.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A stress-filled period takes a positive turn as you deal with the un-

n According to pollsters, during the year 2016, both head lice and cockroaches were more popular than the U.S. Congress. n Before he became the beloved novelist Americans know and love, a 15-year-old Jack London worked in a pickle factory earning 10 cents an hour. Desperate to get out of the closed-in, steamy cannery, he decided to join the ranks of an entirely different profession: oyster pirates. Pacific coast oyster beds that had been accessible to the public had recently been turned into private oyster farms, off limits to the working-class fishermen who had relied on them. This created an underclass of pirates who would fill bags with oysters under cover of night -- and London, who borrowed the money to

derlying problem. Act now to avoid a recurrence by changing some basic rules in your relationship.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Your rising energy levels make it easier for you to achieve some important objectives. This could lead to a big boost in how you’re perceived, both at home and on the job.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) A changing picture begins to emerge as you learn more about an offer that seemed so right but could be so wrong. Look to a trusted adviser for guidance.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Spiritual aspects are strong. Take time to reflect on the path you’re on and where you hope it will lead you. It’s also a good time to reach out to loved ones.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) You could be assuming far too many responsibilities, whether it’s at work or in personal matters. Be careful that you’re not weighed down by them.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) You’re getting closer to your goals. And since nothing succeeds like success (or the promise thereof ), don’t be surprised to find new supporters swimming alongside you.

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Sin Barreras, Celebrando el Intercambio Cultural Josselyn Obregon jobregon@foghornnews.com

El pasado miércoles 22 de marzo en el edificio del Harvin Center, Del Mar College los estudiantes de segundo idioma inglés, (ESOL Inglish) conjuntamente con sus maestros pintaron de colores, sabores y cultura en la celebraron del Día Internacional.

Internacional Day, es organizado por el programa de ESOL cada inicio de primavera. Evento que brinda la oportunidad a todos los alumnos de conocer y acercase a otras culturas e interactuar con alumnos originarios de países de alrededor del mundo. Este año se contó con una representación de 15 países diferentes de Centro Americana, Sur América, Medio Oriente, África entre otros.

Los estudiantes dieron muestra de la riqueza cultural de sus países de orígenes, luciendo los trajes típicos, degustaciones de postres de su región, exposiciones de artesanías, fotografías y videos de lugares turísticos. También se

contó con música y reseñas históricas de los diferentes países.

Jennifer Oden, instructora de ESOL Inglish, comento que entre los objetivos de dicha celebración es ofrecer un acercamiento a toda la comunidad educativa a la diversidad de culturas y países.

Promoviendo la tolerancia y respeto.

Además de ser una excelente practica para sus estudiantes en el idioma inglés, al enfrentarse a una conversación típica con otros estudiantes.

El programa de ESOL English, busca con esta actividad hacer una invitación a todos los estudiantes a conocer y participar de las diferentes actividades organizadas por este programa enriqueciéndose con la diversidad cultural y ayudando en la práctica del idioma inglés. Y a su vez brindar una brecha directa a todos los que quieren aprender inglés como segundo idioma y alcanzar sus sueños.

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Estudiantes originarios de Colombia, compartiendo información de su país con otros estudiantes en la celebración del Día Internacional 2017.

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ABOVE CENTER: Silvia estudiante de ESOL da muestras de las artesanías de su país de origen a otros estudiantes en el Harvin Center Del Mar College.

ABOVE: Juanita Alanís originaria de Monterrey Nuevo León, México compartió con estudiantes Del Mar College de su cultura y tradiciones.

RIGHT: Los estudiantes del programa de ESOL Inglish compartieron de sus culturas con otros estudiantes en la celebración del International Day 2017, Del Mar College.

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Basketball participation not quite a slam dunk INTRAMURAL SCHEDULE April 4-13: Indoor Soccer April 18: Swim Meet April 25-27: 5-on-5 Wiffle Ball Ongoing: 100 Mile Challenge 500,000 Step Challenge

View registration details and event times at www.delmar. edu/kine/intramurals.html.

First tournament on new gym floor sees just five full teams Dominic Perez dperez@foghornnews.com All basketball fans should be rejoicing as we are truly in the thick of all things basketball — the NCAA Tournament is in its final stages, the NBA playoffs are right around the corner and 5-on-5 intramural basketball is here.

With all this basketball going on it’s troubling that there is another drop in participation for intramurals even with the gym floor finally being finished

and being put to use.

Last semester only 3-on-3 half-court games were allowed because of the semi-start of rebuilding the gym floor, but there was abundance of teams ready to play.

This semester only five full teams signed up, with team Run DMC being loaded with former high school talent with the likes of Tevin Battle from Bay City High School, Dale Perryman from Miller and Robert Irving from Carroll.

“It’s a lot different than street ball. Just playing with refs that are taking count of your fouls gives a good sense of organization, and playing with all these former high school players who

know how to spread the ball around equally helps you know your role on the team,” said three-point champion Julian Vela, from team Run DMC. Run DMC swept the early games of the tournament, which continued beyond press time. To find out who won, check foghornnews.com.

Next up for intramurals is indoor soccer, set for early April, followed by a swim meet and 5-on-5 Wiffle Ball. @domlive95 Carlos Castillo takes a shot during the intramural basketball tournament.

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