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Volume 81, Issue 10

Continued History DMC celebrates Black History Month Page 4

Transfer Day

Students have the chance to meet with university representatives for transfer information

Clown College

Del Mar College offers classes that help students learn how to be great entertainers

Fiesta de la Flor

The second annual festival honors Selena Quintanilla-Perez, to be held May 6-7

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Honor Society holding coat drive Belinda Barrera bbarrera@foghornnews.com The National Honor Society is holding a coat drive called Share the Warmth through Feb. 18 with Burlington Coat Factory. More than 200 Del Mar College students are members of the National Honor Society. Nearly 800 Del Mar College students have joined since 2011. Nationwide the organization has 517,442 members and 489 chapters. The society provides a program for members to build their leadership skills through participation at their campus or online.

For many nontraditional students, Del Mar’s Northwest Center is an invaluable resource. Some take advantage of the center’s GED classes with bigger goals in mind. Adrian Perez travels from Robstown to attend class to further his education. “I would like to attend classes in order to certify myself in the heating and air conditioning field,” Perez said. Stephanie Mungia is taking the GED course and plans to

Payton Jones (from left), Bennie F. Clark, Blanca S. Canales and Beverly Cage work with the National Honor Society.

continue her education at Del Mar. “I have always worked in the fast-food industry and would like the opportunity to further my career. I would like to get a degree in physical therapy,” Mungia said. Much of the recent growth at the Northwest Center can be attributed to Mario Flores, the program coordinator. Flores started his career two years ago in a small office with a desk in the corner. Today the desk has expanded all the way across the back wall and forms a U-turn around the entire space.

The office space is not the only sign of growth over the last two years. The Northwest Center itself has expanded its courses to the extent that every classroom is full and two community classes use additional space rented from the neighboring hospital. Four new classes were added to the spring 2016 course offerings: GISC-1311-Intro to Geographic Info Systems, ECON 3201 Principles of Macroeconomics, ENGL 1302- Comp II and MATH 1324-Business & Social Sciences I. “The majority of the students

are dual credit from surrounding schools including Calallen, Odem, Taft, Robstown and Banquete,” Flores said. “The Northwest Center allows convenience, opportunity, and saves many of its students time and money. Its courses include continuing education, adult education (GED) and senior classes on PowerPoint. We are always pushing for more courses to be offered for the community in the Northwest Region of the Coastal Bend.” For more information on the available courses offered at the Northwest Center visit www.delmar.edu/northwest.

semester of classes are encouraged to apply for graduation, whether they plan to participate in the comencement ceremony or not. Feb. 29 is the deadline to apply for graduation. The application for graduation can be downloaded at http://www.delmar. edu/WorkArea/DownloadAsset.aspx?id=5599.

Gras Bash from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 9 on the second floor of the Harvin Center. The event will include bead throwing, king cake, prizes, New Orleans-style music and more. It also will be a great chance to get all your financial aid questions answered. The Mardi Gras Bash serves as a great opportunity to secure your summer and fall financial aid and gather information on applying for scholarships for the 2016-17 academic year. — Sarah Fecht/Foghorn

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Around Campus Chamber Orchestra to perform V-Day concert The Corpus Christi Chamber Orchestra will perform its fourth concert of the season on Valentine’s Day. The Feb. 14 performance will include works ranging from the standard orchestral repertoire to new music. The two large works are Franz Schubert’s Symphony No. 8 in B minor, known as the “Unfinished” symphony because Schubert never completed it, and “Dance of the Tumblers,”

by Rimsky-Korsakov. The Corpus Christi Chamber is a combination of about 40 college and community musicians. The concert will be held in the Wolfe Recital Hall in the Fine Arts Music Building. It begins at 6 p.m. and is free and open to the public. For more information, call the Music Office at 361-6981214.

Deadline to apply for graduation is Feb. 29 All students in their last

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Membership is for life and provides access to benefits such as scholarships, awards, discounts, an online job bank and much more. The National Honor Society is the nation’s largest honor society. Candidacy is a nationally recognized achievement of honorable distinction. If anyone would like to donate a coat please bring it by the Harvin Student Center Room 105 or West Campus Health Science Building Room 124 or email bclark11@delmar.edu. For more information on the National Honor Society contact Beverly Cage at 361-698-1279.

DMC’s Northwest Center continues to grow Cynthia Haggerman chaggerman@foghornnews.com

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Financial Aid plans Mardi Gras Bash Financial Aid Services will host its third annual Mardi

Staff: Antelmo Aguirre Desiree Arnold Belinda Barrera Veronica Barrera Brittany Claramunt Colby Farr Sarah Fecht Cynthia Haggerman Patrick Luce Joseph Martinez Heather Meza Michelle Mirelez Joey Montalvo Gabriel Myers Seth Polanco Michelle Reed Leah Rivera Matthew Tamez Angela Whiteley Robert Muilenburg Adviser Scott Beckett Lab adviser The Foghorn is a forum for student news, events and opinions produced by Del Mar College students for students. For Information: 361-698-1390 (office) 361-698-1939 (adviser) 361-698-1246 (advertising) The Del Mar College Foghorn @TheFoghornNews thefoghornnews Del Mar Foghorn

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Graduates sign contract with Gravity Process Technology department certifies first graduating class Samantha Douty sdouty@foghornnews.com Three of the five recent graduates from the Safety Training, Process Technology program didn’t have to worry about hunting for a job — the jobs came to them. David Falcon, Edward Vega and Rodolfo “Rudy” L. Amador, who graduated Jan. 28 at West Campus, immediately signed contracts to work with Gravity Midstream LLC. “I am thrilled to present the first graduating class,” said Leonard Rivera, interim dean of Continuing Education and Off Campus Programs. “It is great to have Gravity partner with us.” Falcon, a Navy veteran, said he previously worked in the oil field for 25 years. “My back was against a wall when the oil field declined, so I had to find a program for the biggest bang for buck. What I learned in the program will provide me the tools I need to apply for a job,” Falcon said. Among the graduates was Consuelo “Connie” Martinez, who spoke on behalf of the graduating class about the program’s success. “I wanted to do something that would benefit the community, but I had a lot of questions,” Martinez said. “My main question was whether a woman would succeed in the industry. In both implicit and explicit ways I was discouraged to go into STEM, but because of the instructors my knowledge will translate into the real world.” “We want to leave the doors open behind us for others to graduate from this program,” Martinez added. The next session for the DMC Continuing Education’s 18-week Process Technology Program will begin Feb. 22. The program costs $3,000, in which

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President Mark Escamilla (from left) and Leonard Rivera, interim dean, listen as Consuelo “Connie” Martinez speaks to the graduates’ friends and family about how she feels prepared entering into the workforce despite her reluctance to enter STEM as a woman. students will navigate through three modules discussing aspects of the oil and gas industry. For more information about the program call 361-698-1725

or visit Room 139 in the Emerging Technology Building on West Campus. @SamanthaDouty

Gravity Mainstream Gravity focuses on petroleum production, refining, and distribution complex with supply, infrastructure, and logistics solutions. The Corpus Christi location sits on 44-acres eqiuipped with a 800,000 barrel storage capacity.

Edward Vega, process technology graduate, signs with Gravity Mainstream LLC minutes after receiving his course completion certificate.

Author speaks at MLK celebration

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Hill discusses inequality, how to make a difference

speech was not about dreams, but broken promises.” During the presentation Quincy D. Mosley performed “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” Samantha Douty which was written in 1871 and is also known as the Black sdouty@foghornnews.com American National Anthem, in On the steps of the Lin- honor of King and the struggle coln Memorial, Martin Luther for Civil Rights. King Jr. gave his iconic “I Have “We live in a society now a Dream” where we speech. don’t ask dif“We can’t fix the ferent quesIn honor of King and his world if we don’t tions,” Hill said. activism for “We can’t fix ask the right civil rights, the world if Del Mar Colwe don’t ask questions.” lege and Texas the right quesA&M Univer- — Marc Lamont Hill, tions. If we sity-Corpus don’t ask the keynote speaker right quesChristi joined together tions we aren’t to host the going to get fourth annual Dr. Martin Lu- the right answers.” ther King Jr. Community CelHill advocated for students ebration on Jan. 26. and community individuals to The event featured keynote join organizations where they speaker Marc Lamont Hill. Hill have friends but an organizais the host of HuffPost Live and tion where they make a differBET News. He also serves as a ence. political contributor for CNN “You need to join an organiand is a professor of African- zation. You don’t need to start American studies. one, you just need to join one,” “The legacy of King is to say, Hill said. “It can’t be about you ‘We aren’t done yet,’” Hill said though.” at the A&M-CC Performing Arts Hill’s speaking moved stuCenter. “King’s ‘I Have a Dream’ dents and the community as

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Marc Lamont Hill speaks during the fourth annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Celebration on Jan. 26 at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. he inspired them to make a difference. “The most key thing I took from this experience is to serve as a part of a group,” said Simbia Mutandiro, an A&M-CC student. “I am serving in the wrong group right now, so I am going to find one with a common goal.” Hill spoke about current inequality and how everybody needs to make a difference. He referred to himself and others as slaves to society. “I want to be a rebellious

slave,” Hill said. “I’m freeing as many people as possible.” According to Hill, King’s legacy is to be courageous and brave enough to live life of solitude to make a change in the world. “King didn’t make the people’s most admired list,” Hill said. “There were civil rights advocates that said King was an attention hog and a trouble-maker.” According to Hill, King is remembered as someone who had a dream, but in reality he was

someone who preached about broken promises and wrong doings by the American people. “King said all white people are pocket racists,” Hill said. “This is the King people don’t want to remember.” At the end of the event there was a meet-and-greet with Hill. People in attendance had the opportunity to purchase several of Hill’s novels and have them signed. @SamanthaDouty

SGA plans to take look at on-campus security issues Angela Whiteley awhiteley@foghornnews.com With the on-campus smoking ban now in effect, the Del Mar College Student Government Association is turning its focus to the issue of campus safety and security. The shift comes after two on-campus security scares in the fall semester as well as new legislation permitting handguns in college classrooms. “The biggest concern at this time is campus safety because of laws that are being passed

about the carrying of guns on campus,” said SGA President Ericha Kemm. “We want people to know what’s going on before it starts. We want them to be educated, and not making decisions based on fear or incorrect information.” The bill takes effect in fall 2017 for Texas community colleges. For public universities in the state, it begins in fall 2016. The SGA also will be hosting a two-day regional retreat March 7-8 for the Texas Junior College Student Government Association, or TJCSGA, where

schools in the lower Texas region will gather to prepare for a state conference taking place later this semester. The schools will work on teambuilding and educational skills, and will determine what concerns they want to address at the upcoming state meeting. The SGA has been a part of Del Mar since the college’s establishment, and is responsible for addressing campus issues. The group communicates with other colleges in the state and attends meetings at the Capi-

tol to discuss and debate Texas laws. The SGA also works to better the Del Mar campus and its other clubs. “The SGA is the umbrella over all the other organizations on campus. We’re here to assist them and to help them achieve the goals that they have,” Kemm said. Over the past year, the SGA initiated and carried out the smoking ban, making DMC a tobacco-free campus as of fall 2015. The SGA also advocated for a common course numbering system across Texas col-

leges. Students can become involved in SGA by attending their monthly meetings. The SGA meets every third Wednesday of the month. The next meeting is set for 12:30 p.m. Feb. 17 in the West Campus Palmetto Room. Students interested in attending the TJCSGA retreat can visit the office of Student Leadership and Campus Life for more information. For more information on the SGA, contact Kemm at 817-3433099 or ekemm@webdmc.delmar.edu.

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Representatives from the Corpus Christi Police Department Victim Assistance Program raise awareness and provide information on the new laws regarding stalking and victims of stalking.

DMC raises stalking awareness Cayce Berryman cberryman@foghornnews.com You never know who’s watching. That’s the warning representatives from the Corpus Christi Police Department Victim Assistance Program gave to Del Mar College students on Jan. 27. The event, held in recognition of National Stalker Awareness Month, focused on cyber stalking and how not to be a victim. “Privacy settings are no good. A lot of the things you know, or think you know, because you are tech savvy, you’re the first ones to come in crying because you said or did something you shouldn’t have,” said Debra Garcia, a victim case manager with the Victim Assistance Program. “Once it’s out there, it’s there. Even if you delete it.” According to Garcia, the most common victims are harassments from former relationships or in regards to child pornography. If someone is being harassed, they need to keep a log of all that is said, including text messages, life threats and any other comments from the harasser. According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, an estimated 14 in every 1,000 people 18 and older have been victims to stalking. Approximately one in four stalking victims reported a type of cyberstalking. “Get off Facebook; delete your account completely,” Garcia said. “Don’t associate with friends you have in common because most of the time … your ‘friends’ are there to be the instigator. … Change your number and don’t give it to anybody.” Garcia said in some cases, children are involved and communication can’t be prevented. Although

the parents must remain in contact for the child, no additional contact needs to occur. “Your friends and family will protect you. Let them help keep you safe,” said Sarah DeLeon, a victim case manager at the CCPD. Students who attended the event received information on cyber stalking, how to recognize it and how to remain safe. Important safety measures include changing normal routines, remaining aware, alerting managers, maintaining privacy, developing a safety plan and alerting authorities. “I’ve never heard of anyone who was stalked aside from the news,” said Princess Pierre, a nursing major at DMC. “But I want to know more about it.” Sometimes a harassment charge won’t be taken if there is not an imminent threat. If the harasser is threatening a person’s family or home, the police department needs to be alerted so victims can file a report, allowing necessary steps to be made. The Victim Assistance Program offers victims of crime emotional support, guidance and counseling, as well as services to help educate and train people on the processes required by victims of crime and their families. If you or anyone you know is a victim of stalking, call the non-emergency number for the police department at 361-886-2600 and ask for the telephone reporting unit. You can have an officer go to your house and take a report for you, or you can meet an officer somewhere you’re comfortable to give a report. @CayceBerryman

5 Vocal Vikings hit the beach Brittany Claramunt bclaramunt@foghornnews.com Although they normally travel one weekend a month to compete, the Vocal Vikings will get to stay home and play host to the competition with Speech on the Beach. Set in the Coles Building on the Del Mar College East Campus, Speech on the Beach is a favorite for many competitors because they get to stay at a hotel near the beach, which is perfect to relax after a long day of competition or just to forget about college work and be around teammates. “Many students haven’t been to the beach and this might be their first time. Speech on the Beach is cool because many of the teams that we compete with get to experience what it might be like to be a student at Del Mar,” said Miguel Porfirio, Vocal Viking team captain. The Vocal Vikings compete against big universities like Rice, the University of Texas, Texas State and Mary Hardin Baylor, but also junior colleges such as San Antonio Community College, Tyler Junior College and LSC North Harris. Competing against these big schools and other community colleges means the team can learn different things they can use in their own pieces for the next tournament or for next season. “The team became a family but

other schools as well and for me I can learn a lot about my talent as well as others,” said John Caceres, Vocal Vikings team member. Traveling and bonding with other schools is a big part of being on the team. Besides meeting others who share their interest, students learn about other schools and also gain scholarship opportunities along the way. “Speech on the Beach is an annual speech tournament hosted by Del Mar College and San Jacinto College,” said Sarah Contreras, speech professor and coach. Students who are interested in learning more about the team can come and watch a few rounds. By joining the team, it helps students promote good researching skills and speaking skills that can be used in any classroom environment or in the future at work and also shows how to work in a team. For more information about the Vocal Vikings and how to get involved, stop by the Communications Office in the Memorial Building or talk with any of the Vocal Vikings team members. Speech on the Beach runs Feb. 19-21 with debate at noon Feb. 19. Oral Interpretation events are set for Feb. 20 and Day 2 of Oral Interpretation is Feb. 21. @brittclaramunt

Speech tournament needs judges Leah Rivera lrivera@foghornnews.com Event coordinators for the ninth annual Speech on the Beach tournament are seeking judges for the event. The event is a collegiate speech and debate tournament that is an opportunity to help students qualify for national competition. Debate is set for the first day, with speech on the remaining two days. Having the event on campus makes a big difference, said Mendy Muerer, instructor of speech. “Our students get to work on their qualifications without having to travel,” Muerer said. Muerer has been finding judg-

es over social media and email. She has been filling up her list but still needs more. “I am really excited about the amount of judges we have so far because we still have about a month,” Muerer said. Sarah Contreras, professor of speech and discipline coordinator, leads up the tournament. “The best support we can get is from faculty,” Contreras said. “I can guarantee that the faculty members who come and judge will be impressed.” To get more information on how to become a judge, e-mail mmeurer@delmar.edu. @leahpopeah_

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Making magic with math at DMC Mathemagician teaches students quick shortcuts Veronica Barrera vbarrera@foghornnews.com Students experienced a different kind of magic on Feb. 5 at Del Mar College campus with Arthur Benjamin, “mathemagician” and professor of mathematics at Harvey Mudd College in California. Benjamin combined his passion for math and magic to create “mathemagics,” a presentation where he demonstrates and explains his secrets for performing rapid mental calculations. “I have always enjoyed entertaining audiences,” said Benjamin. “To my surprise, people were very interested in my ways of doing math.” Benjamin has presented his mathemagics to thousands of groups over the last 30 years, averaging about 100 presentations annually. Benjamin has created four

DVD courses with “The Great Courses,” and would like to do one more. His newest book, The Magic of Math: Solving for X and Figuring Out Why, is doing well. He is aspiring to to write one more book for the general public and hoping to write a book for the mathematics community. Although he has many plans for the future with books, his greatest joy is in his presentation of mathemagics and seeing the excitement in the audience. “My goal is not for people to see how smart I am, but how smart they can be,” said Benjamin. “I love seeing the lightbulbs go on in people’s heads. Some people are having fun with math for the first time.” Benjamin has an audition for a national talent show after leaving DMC. He cannot share much but plans to keep us posted. For more information on Benjamin and mathemagics, visit https://www.math.hmc. edu/~benjamin/. @veeiliana

Benjamin uses Tiffinny Benavides’ birthday to create a magic square where most patterns of four boxes equal the same number.

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Arthur Benjamin uses rapid calculations to square random four-digit numbers. Benjamin has presented his mathemagics to thousands of groups over the past 30 years.

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Evangelist becoming a ‘regular’ at DMC

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James the Evangelist uses the free speech zone again on Jan. 27 to proclaim his faith and share it with students.

Free speech zone may be limited on size, but not speech Samantha Douty sdouty@foghornnews.com “Get off the bong and get on the cross,” James the Evangelist dared students on their way to class on Jan. 27. James, who prefers to not give his last name, shared his beliefs in the free speech zone in front of the Heldenfels Administration Building on Del Mar College’s East Campus. This was his third visit to campus this academic year. Students had mixed reactions to James. Some yelled curse words and told James to kill himself, whereas others appreciated what he had to say. “I was attracted to him instantly,” student Brandon Jacob Martinez said. “It is nice to hear the word of God. There is so much ignorance in the world. This guy is great.” Several students asked ques-

tions. Some were not answered by James, but by other students who felt strongly about their faith. Student Joslyn Martinez asked whether God would still love her if she smoked marijuana. “God wants us to be sober,” fellow student Daniel Hernandez answered. “But God loves you no matter what.” James also returned to campus Feb. 3 with much of the same message. Many students passed by but few stopped to listen. DMC does not allow free speech on all areas of campus, but has a free speech zone located in front of the administration building. It is only here that people can speak openly and freely. “I don’t like restricting the freedom of speech,” Brandon Jacob Martinez said. “Some people may not have the privilege to hear this because he wasn’t allowed to speak anywhere else.” @SamanthaDouty

Pick up a copy of The Siren, DMC’s literary magazine, on newsstands now!

Now accepting poetry, short stories and photos for the next issue of The Siren. Email thesiren@ foghornnews.com.

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Students take survey, receive customizable gifts Student Leadership and Campus Life welcomes students Meagan Falcon mfalcon@foghornnews.com Del Mar students were welcomed back to campus with free personalized mugs, dry erase calendars and dog tags on Del Mar College’s East and West Campus on Jan. 25-26. “We wanted to welcome the students back in a fun way and all they (had) to do (was) take a quick little survey before they (got) in line to receive their free stuff,” said Bennie Clark, administrative assistant of Student Leadership and Campus Life. Students who took the sur-

vey answered questions such as name, e-mail, gender and whether this was their first campus event. They were then free to grab and make their own personalized items. “I think it is pretty cool that they are doing this. I’ve been able to meet new people here in line,” said Carissa Otwell, a welding major. “I just met this one person and we had a great conversation and he turned out to be pretty cool.” Samuel Driscoll, an English major, said: “This is my first campus event and I think this event turned out to be really cool and exciting. I’m glad they gave us this opportunity and I’m looking forward to more.” @meaganfalcon

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Bonnie Enderle (from left), Claudia Martinez and Isabel Martinez take the survey so they can take advantage of the free merchandise provided by Student Leadership and Campus Life at DMC.

West Campus offers free services Desiree Arnold darnold@foghornnews.com

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Del Mar College West Campus is located off Old Brownsville Road in Corpus Christi.

Whether you’re looking for dental work, a haircut or even car repairs, you can save time and money by heading to West Campus. Many departments there offer affordable services for students and the public. Students in the dental hygiene clinic program lend out their helping hands and skills to give dental screenings, teeth cleanings and X-rays at a nominal charge. “The dental hygiene program is great and provides top-of-the-line training,” said dental hygiene student Sarah Gill. Located in the Health Science I Building, the clinic is open 9 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to noon Friday. Call 361-698-2854 to schedule an appointment. Students in the cosmetology department, located in the Flato Building, provide their creative skills to clients. They offer a variety of

services from haircuts to hair coloring at a discounted price. Appointments are required by calling 361-698-1799. The cosmetology department holds the Locks of Love drive each year as well. This year it is planned for the middle of March. Donors can also make hair donations throughout the year with an appointment. The automotive department offers many vehicle-related repair services to the community for the cost of parts and with no labor fee. You must call 361-698-1701 to see what the automotive class is working on that week to guarantee if a certain service is available. The elimination of labor costs makes a big difference. The culinary department is serving up some savings. It offers delicious meals at affordable prices. To-go plates are available but must be phoned in beforehand. Call 361-698-2809 for times and the menu. West Campus is located at 4101 Old Brownsville Road. It’s a short trip to save some big bucks.

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VALENTINE’S DAY EVENTS Looking for something afforable to do with your significant other? We’ve got you covered. LOVE STINKS ANTIVALENTINE’S DAY BASH 8 p.m. Feb. 13 Whether or not you and your significant other do the whole Valentine’s Day thing, or you’re just flying solo, enjoy the live music at Executive Surf Club. 309 N. Chaparral St. $5 per person, pre-sale tickets available online. Tickets also available at the door. LED ZEPPELIN II “WHOLE LOTTA LOVE” CONCERT 9 p.m. Feb. 12 Rock out to the classics with your partner in crime! Advance Tickets are $15 or $20 on the day of the show. 1724 N. Tancahua St. CHUCKLES COMEDY CLUB WITH STEVE TREVINO 10 p.m. Feb. 12-14 Enjoy food from Mesquite Street Pizza with your special someone and laugh the night away. 617 N. Mesquite St. SUSHI MY HEART AT CACTUS & VINE 6 p.m. Feb. 13 Sign up for the sushi-making class hosted by the tasty D’Lish Foods at Cactus & Vine for $20 per person. Space is limited, so call 361-945-8095 to reserve your spot. 2115 Ayers St. “LOVE MONSTER AND THE LAST CHOCOLATE” STORY TIME 11 a.m. Feb. 13 Bring the kids for story time and enjoy “Love Monster and the Last Chocolate.” Barnes & Noble, 5129 Blanche D Moore Drive LOVE SHOULDN’T HURT 5K 7:30-10:30 a.m. Feb. 13, Cole Park A portion of the proceeds benefit the Women’s Shelter of South Texas.

5k Run & 1 Mile Walk — $25 per participant CUPID’S CHASE 5K 10 a.m. Feb. 13, Heritage Park Community Options Inc. invites runners, walkers and rollers (baby strollers and wheelchairs) to help raise funds to help people with disabilities. 5k Run — $30 per participant LOVE POTION NO. 9: BUILDING YOUR ATTRACTION BLEND 6 p.m. Feb. 12, Green Light Coffee, 600 Leopard St., Suite 100 Youga Yoga and Green Light bring you a unique event. Build your own essential oil attraction blend, not just for attracting a mate but for attracting positive things in all aspects of your life. Free gift for all who preregister! $30/person or $45/couple. Price includes a rare vial of your own crafted, high-quality oil blend, a Green Light beverage of choice and a snack.

Dating game ever-changing Many differences seen in younger, older millenials

Michelle Mirelez mmirelez@foghornnews.com With Valentine’s Day around the corner, many may be making plans for dinner and a movie. For others, it’s a night of Netflix and chill. That alone might make one wonder if dating has changed substantially due to social media with Facebook and Tinder at our fingertips. How has dating changed in today’s society compared with the early ’90s? I wanted to find the answers, so I began by handing out questionnaires that would apply to older and younger millennials, to see the difference between our generation gap with dating in today’s society. Del Mar student Beatriz Rivera, 22, was asked about her best

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SEPTEMBER 2015

Leadership Speaker Broadcast Orientation/Leadership Training 11 Featuring Ju Ju Chang Retama Room Friday EastLibrary Campus Tuesday 9am 9am--1pm White 6 p.m. East Campus Civility Week 14 14--17 Harvin Center, Monday Monday-- Valentine Candy & Sweets East Campus Friday 9am 9am--3pm Buffet/Bar, Wednesday Coleman Center, Club Rush Week 11:30 a.m. 14 14--18 West Campus

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at school or the workplace. While students have different ways of meeting someone or expressing interest, there’s one thing nearly all agreed on: Love is real. Ninety-one percent of students said they believed in love. “I love my family, and I would do anything for them. The same for my bf (boyfriend). All I want is to see them happy,” said Del Mar student Esmeralda Jimenez, 21. Chemical engineering major Laura Aparicio, 27, seems to have it all figured out. “I’ve been in a relationship with the same guy for three years even when I know the worst part of him. If that’s not love then I don’t know what is,” Aparicio said. So I leave you with this, do your own thing that makes you … YOU. Have a happy Valentine’s Day!

FEBRUARY 2016

CORPUS CHRISTI BEACH CLEAN UP 10 a.m. Feb. 13 to noon Feb. 14 It’s that time again to go out and clean up our beach. This is a family-friendly event that teaches the kids to take care of their community. Access Road 1A, Port Aransas GOLIAD BREWING CO. Noon to 7 p.m. Feb. 13 Come out to the Goliad Brewing Co. Beer Garden to enjoy brewery tours from 2-4 p.m., hot food, and fun activities. A play set and games will be available for kids. 252 Metting Road, Goliad

pickup line. “Daddy’s Home,” she said in a confident tone. Networking major Savion DeLeon, 22, prefers to keep things simple. “Hi” is his go-to icebreaker. But before you can deliver your pickup line, you need to know what you’re looking for. When asked what qualities he looks for in a significant other, Del Mar student Austin Barrett, 20, said he seeks someone “intelligent, funny and with a personality.” Psychology major Roel Zavala, 31, not only listed qualities but a requirement of a specific skill set. “Tortilla making is something I look for; if not see you later!” he said. More than one-third of students said they used social media and apps to meet new people. Surprisingly, most of them were older millennials, while younger millennials resort to more traditional social settings

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FOOD

February 8, 2016

Penny Palate

A dish so sweet you’re bound to fall in love Desiree Arnold darnold@ foghornnews.com

Feb. 14 is known as the day of romance, so with that theme in mind, an indulgent choice from the Valentine’s cliché closet seems more fitting in lieu of the simple savory dishes I am more drawn to share. Valentine’s Day and chocolate are pretty much synonymous. A silky and fluffy chocolate mousse is a favorite of mine. Most varieties of mousse are usually prepared with ingredients very high in fat, sugar and loaded with calories. The thought of altering the original sinful chocolate mousse came to mind. This version is incredibly simple to make and is delicious as well as nutritious. Healthy and chocolate are not typically paired together, but delicious dark chocolate is for more than just curing the

broken heart. An antioxidantrich dark chocolate dessert can be a tasty treat as well as a healthy one. Dark chocolate made with high amounts of cacao will possess the least sugar. I use cacao in powder form for recipes. Note that it is cacao, not cocoa. These two are very much identical in appearance, but are vastly different from each other. Cocoa is identified with the familiar hot chocolate beverage. The main difference between the two is simply the process — cacao is cold-pressed and unroasted, which removes the fat. Cocoa is roasted at high a temperature, which unfortunately reduces its nutritional value. Maximizing chocolate goodness and minimizing sugar, fat and calories is a fabulous way to go. Whether you are spending the day with your special valentine or with Netflix, remember you don’t need a special holiday or occasion to create and enjoy a decadent treat.

Cupid’s Mousse INGREDIENTS: 3 cups low-fat Greek yogurt 4 teaspoons cacao powder (HEB or Sprouts small bag) 5 tablespoon honey STEPS: 1. Place yogurt in bowl and mix to fluffy consistency 2. Sift cacao 3. Fold sifted cacao in with the yogurt until smooth 4. Mix in honey until fully blended 5. Divide into 6 dishes 6. Refrigerate 1-2 hours 7. Enjoy! Suggestion: Garnish with berries, nuts or dark chocolate shavings Yields: 6 ½-cup servings) Cost: $1.82 per serving

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Most varieties of mousse are usually prepared with ingredients very high in fat, sugar and loaded with calories. This one uses cacao, which makes for a healthier treat without sacrificing the taste.

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FOOD

February 8, 2016

Economic Crunch

Bamboo Garden offers two delicious menus Chinese and Vietnamese dishes both served fresh Jonathan Garcia Gabriel Myers jgarcia@foghornnews.com gmyers@foghornnews.com

There are many Chinese food restaurants in Corpus Christi, but what makes Bamboo Garden different is it also offers Vietnamese food. The Foghorn set out to review both the Chinese and Vietnamese menus to see if this restaurant, located in the Promenade shopping center at 1220 Airline Road, is a good place for cash-strapped students.

JONATHAN GARCIA Bamboo Garden is a sitdown restaurant already wellknown locally for its delicious food. I have had their Chinese options before but this was my first time ordering from the Vietnamese menu. As soon as I entered the restaurant the hostess offered me a booth or a table. It was nice to have a choice, and I opted for

a table. I opened the Vietnamese menu and immediately noticed most of these dishes were pushing the $10 unofficial limit of Economic Crunch. The only cheaper options were appetizers and soups but I wasn’t looking to have any of those. The waitress took my order, the basil stir fry combination with chicken and shrimp. I looked around and noticed some of the floors could use a good vacuuming. If this were a dive with a small dining area it could be overlooked, but since this dining area was more open it’s a lot more noticeable if the floor isn’t vacuumed well. The waitress brought me some crispy noodles and told me that my dish needed more time because it’s prepared differently from Chinese food. About 15-20 minutes later my dish arrived and it looked amazing. It’s served with steamed rice and an imperial roll on the side. The stirfry part had red bell peppers, lemon grass and basil alongside carrots and some cucumbers. I took a scoop of the chicken and was glad to know

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The basil stir fry combination with chicken and shrimp served with steamed rice and a fresh imperial roll is available on Bamboo Garden’s Vietnamese menu. it was fresh and had a flavor to it with the lemon grass. The imperial roll was fresh too, which shocked me because usually they’re not, and the rice had the taste from the red bell pepper, which gave it more flavor. The Vietnamese menu was kind of pricy but I was willing to look past it if the food was good, and indeed it was. For my first time trying Vietnamese food this was a really great start. If you’re looking for a good Vietnamese menu, then Bamboo Garden is indeed the place you are looking for. Rating: 4/5 Price: $15.69 @jonathan10894

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Bamboo Garden also serves Chinese food such as the General Tsao chicken served with broccoli, fried rice, imperial roll and your choice of soup before your meal arrives.

GABRIEL MYERS I arrived at Bamboo Garden at about 2 p.m., so the lunch crowd had just left. I went in and was seated immediately by the hostess. The

atmosphere at the restaurant was OK; it was a pretty typical Asian-American chain restaurant on the inside, nothing flashy. One thing I did find interesting about the atmosphere was that they were playing ’90s pop music. I was really hungry because I had not eaten breakfast that day so when the waiter brought the crispy noodles I was ready to indulge. With my fellow reviewer trying the Vietnamese offerings, I stuck with the more familiar Chinese. I ordered the General Tsao chicken. The plate came with your choice of fried or steamed rice; I chose fried rice. It also came with your choice of an egg roll or two fried wontons, and a soup. I chose the egg roll and wonton soup. You really get a lot of food for what you pay for. The chicken plate did take a while, but they did bring the soup first so it served as an appetizer.

I thought the soup was the best thing I ate while I was there. The chicken was good as well, but the soup is what really grabbed my attention. I did enjoy my meal, but I didn’t think it was exceptional. I would go back to the Bamboo Garden when I’m in the mood for Chinese food. The service was solid all the way around so I have no complaints and I would definitely recommend it if you enjoy Chinese food. Rating: 4/5 Price: $10.63 @G_Myers33

IF YOU GO WHAT: Bamboo Garden Restaurant WHERE: 1220 Airline Road, Promenade Shopping Center COST: $10 - $16

ENTERTAINMENT

February 8, 2016

Reviews

‘Legends of Tomorrow’ an explosive team up DC Comics’ heroes and villains join forces in one show Jonathan Garcia jgarcia@foghornnews.com “Legends of Tomorrow” is the newest DC Comics show on The CW network. With success from “Arrow” and “The Flash” DC looks to continue its strong streak on TV, teaming up heroes and villains from both shows in one new series. Upon its announcement, comic book fans were intrigued by a superhero/villain team come to life on the small screen. Its two-part pilot episode aired Jan. 21 and with its first few episodes, the show already looks to be pretty promising. In the year 2166, the universe is under control from Vandal Savage (Casper Crump), an immortal god with great power. Looking to change the course of history, time traveler Rip Hunter (Arthur Darvill) goes to the year 2016

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to create a team of superheroes and villains to stop Savage. To save the world as well as their own future, they must travel to certain points in time to defeat Savage and thwart his plans. As they’re traveling in time together, these heroes and villains must learn to work together to save the world and hopefully become legends. The show has a huge roster of superheroes such as The Atom (Brandon Routh), White Canary (Caity Lotz), Hawkman (Falk Hentschel), Hawkgirl (Ciara Renee) and Firestorm (Victor Gabor and Franz Drameh) and the supervillains Captain Cold (Wentworth Miller) and Heatwave (Dominic Purcell). With all these heroes and villains in one show, viewers could feel too crowded and lose focus easily. But fortunately, the show doesn’t lose focus and adds a dynamic with a group of heroes preferring to do things one way while the others have a different way of doing stuff. It’s fun to see these heroes go back and forth with each other and the action sequences are well done, especially in Part 2 of the pilot. The first part set up these characters and took time to explain the plot, which was a good thing to split the first episode into two parts rather than rushing it. But Part 2 was when things started to kick into gear

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Caity Lotz (from left), Brandon Routh, Wentworth Miller and Dominic Purcell all star in the newest show by DC Comics on The CW “Legends of Tomorrow.” as they begin to learn to work together and the show goes a direction that will make audiences’ jaws drop. There is one weak link in the show, and that is Crump’s performance as Vandal Savage. He just seems like a generic villain wanting to take over the world and is very power hungry. Because of Crump’s thick Danish accent

some of his line deliveries seem off and when they try to make him menacing it lacks the punch needed to make him a memorable villain. He could improve over time but so far Crump’s acting could use some improvement. All in all, “Legends of Tomorrow” shows a lot of promise with a great dynamic of super-

heroes and villains going back in time together trying to work as a team, making this a show worth watching live. The show is on 7 p.m. Thursdays on The CW and you can catch up on the first few episodes on cwtv.com or on Hulu.

possesses manuscripts to the entire “Goosebumps” series, and when these manuscripts are opened, they release the monster within the book. Now Zach, Hannah, Shivers, and Zach’s friend Champ (Ryan Lee) must stop every monster that R.L. Stine has ever created before they destroy the town. While the acting from the younger members is not as great as one would hope, Black gives a solid and humorous performance as Shivers. The supporting cast also adds to the

tone of the movie with Jillian Bell, who plays Zach’s lonely and awkward aunt, standing out as a fun character. The movie gives a great blend of action and a little suspense common for the “Goosebumps” franchise. While the plot moves at a rather fast pace, the action is almost nonstop. The cast narrowly escapes encounters with a few of Stine’s many monsters, each one offering a different scene that is sure to entertain. The movie itself doesn’t have much in the way of depth, and

unfortunately major character development is severely lacking. “Goosebumps” is definitely an entertaining movie. However, viewers looking for more than a nice little movie with good effects are going to be disappointed. The movie should be saved for the small screen. Viewers looking for a fun movie to watch are certain to enjoy this one.

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‘Goosebumps’ a fun and entertaining family film for all ages

Movie based on R.L Stine’s books now on DVD and Blu-ray

Matthew Tamez mtamez@foghornnews.com

“Goosebumps,” a film directed by Rob Letterman, who also directed “Shrek” and “Monsters vs. Aliens,” is based on the book series of the same name. The movie was released in theaters on Oct. 16 of last year and is

now on DVD. While the movie is not the best one to be released in recent memory, its fair amount of suspense and humor mean it definitely deserves to be watched. Zach Cooper (Dylan Minnette) and his mother have recently moved from New York to Madison, Delaware. Things seem boring, but when he meets his neighbor Hannah (Odeya Rush) and her secretive father, Mr. Shivers (Jack Black), Zach is pulled into an adventure he won’t soon forget. Shivers

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February 8, 2016

ENTERTAINMENT

Review

‘City of Bones’ full of twists, fantasy

Author creates new identities for warlocks, vampires

Cayce Berryman cberryman@foghornnews.com

Clary only wants success as an artist after graduation, but when her mother’s call ends in screams for her to stay away from home, she is thrown into a world she never knew existed. Clary is a Shadowhunter, and so was her mother. If she wants to save her mother from her captor, she must regain the memories stolen from her and accept her role as a demon hunter. Author Cassandra Clare didn’t hold back on creating new identities for common fantasy creatures such as warlocks, vampires and werewolves. Unlike any other story — or series — “The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones” holds on to some of the original traits we all know

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and adds a new twist on them. Clary’s character is stubborn and ignorant, but it takes her places no other attitude could. She never sees what’s right in front of her, which proves ironic since her entire world is an illusion that slowly reveals itself. Before discovering she was a

Shadowhunter, Clary lives a normal, human life, or as Shadowhunters call it, life as a mundane. She never knew her father. Her mother had pictures of him and spoke of him, but that’s all she had left of those nonexistent memories. Clary quickly falls in love with a character named Jace, who happens to fall in love with her although he puts on a careless façade and claims a painful, traumatic past. I had trouble with this because for someone who had such a terrible past — a jerk father who he loved but watched die in front of him — Jace doesn’t take long to fall in love with this naïve girl who has a lot to say with nothing to show for it. That said, the ending fixes it for me because they’re placed in an awkward situation that unravels and changes in the next books. The plot is what drew me in and kept me flipping pages until 2 in the morning. Fantasies

Book Club open to students, staff, members of the public

Group votes on what book to focus on at each meeting Seth Polanco spolanco@foghornnews.com The Del Mar College book club has been bringing like minds together once a month since it began in 2008. “Our club is unique because it’s open to the public and has a variety of members including staff, community members and students,” said Benita Flores-Muñoz, associate professor of Childhood Development. The club meets from 1:30-

2:30 p.m. on the third Friday and drive to read, which is of each month in Room 434 what makes the meetings sucof the White Library. cessful. There are over Participants discuss 40 members consistideas and their iming of faculty, alumni pressions as well as and even members of ask questions about the public who do not that month’s book. attend Del Mar. “Sometimes just The club’s next asking that first meeting is set for question can get 1:30 p.m. Feb. 26. This everyone’s ideas gomonth’s book is “The ing,” Flores-Muñoz “The DaughDaughters of Mars” by said. ters of Mars” by Thomas Keneally. Votes are cast to Thomas Keneally “Everybody is weldecide on the fea- will be discussed come, even if they tured books, which Feb. 26 haven’t read the book include a variety of to just come in and bestsellers, classics and fic- listen, have the experience, tion/nonfiction. The club is or to just meet new people,” based solely upon the love Flores-Muñoz said.

with a dash of realism tend to lure me into the world because I find myself imagining my own scenes even after I close the book. Clary’s character added constant conflict because she’s a silly teenager who overestimates herself, but she learns, and that’s always fun to read. The antagonist, Valentine, is only a threat until the end of the book. He has Clary’s mother the entire time, but we don’t experience him, physically, until the end when Clary meets him and

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Judith Rumelt, 42, better known by her pen name Cassandra Clare, is an American author of young adult fiction. In 2004, Clare started working on her first published novel, “City of Bones,” inspired by the urban landscape of Manhattan. It was released in 2007.

finds out who her father really is. The new MTV show “Shadowhunters” is based on this series; however, if anyone wants to enjoy the show, it’s best not to read the books. Personally, I think the books did a better job and instead of watching MTV mess up what I love about the book, I plan on picking up the second book in the series, “City of Ashes,” and you should do the same. @CayceBerryman

ENTERTAINMENT

February 8, 2016

Fiesta de la Flor returns for a second year Festival celebrates legacy of famed performer Selena Michelle Reed mreed@foghornnews.com The second annual Fiesta de la Flor, honoring the legendary Selena Quintanilla- Perez, will take place May 6-7 downtown at the Bayfront Plaza, city officials announced at a news conference Feb. 2. Fiesta de la Flor is a twoday festival honoring Selena’s legacy filled with vendors and live music. Last year’s event brought in over 50,000 people from all around the world and generated $12 million in revenue for the city. “I am proud to announce that the festival was able to donate $50,000 to the Selena Foundation, and that’s what it’s really about, giving back to our community,” said Suzette Quintanilla, sister of Selena. MUCH GROWTH This year’s festival is expected to have over 70,000 people. Officials have expanded plans to accommodate the fans attending the festival. “Preparations are in the works for this year’s event

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Suzette Quintanilla (left), sister of the late Selena, is interviewed by Univision about the list of performers and events to come to the second annual Fiesta de la Flor. and will feature new and exciting experiences,” said Pau-

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Last year, Fiesta de la Flor festival brought over 50,000 people from all around the world and is expected to bring in many more this year.

lette Kluge, CEO of the Corpus Christi Convention and Visitors Bureau. “New this year will be the McDonald’s Fiesta tour bus to experience the Latin Grammy Award-winning artists that includes a recording studio, a photo booth and memorabilia displays that honors Latin Grammys artists which include Selena’s items,” Kluge said. There will be a Mercado that will feature more than 80 international artesians from Mexico, Central America, South America and various parts of the United States. It will be located in the American Bank Center. More than a dozen food trucks from around the U.S. are expected to be on hand in La Plaza area. Grammy-winning artists

performing at this year’s event include Chris Perez, Ramon Ayala, La Mafia, and Elida Reyna. Also performing are Pete Astudillo , Erik y Su Grupo Massore, David Lee Garza y los Musicales, Fito Olivares, Ruben Ramos, new upcoming artist Isabel Marie Sanchez, Corpus Christi’s favorite Clarissa Serna and Tejano/Country artist Jorge Moreno. “It’s a beautiful experience. It’s not like anything I’ve ever done or been part of before, it’s something bigger. The spirit of Selena is felt all around the festival,” said Chris Perez, husband of Selena. CELEBRATING A LEGACY Suzette Quintanilla said she is excited to see the event grow. “I am really excited that we

are approaching the second year of having this amazing event with celebrating my sister’s life and legacy,” she said. Two-day event tickets are $15, and single-day passes are $10. Tickets are available through www.ticketfly.com. For more information about Fiesta de la Flor, visit www.fiestadelaflor.com. @michann01

IF YOU GO WHAT: Fiesta de la Flor WHEN: May 6-7 WHERE: Downtown Corpus Christi at the Bayfront Plaza COST: $15 two-day event tickets, $10 single-day passes

ENTERTAINMENT

February 8, 2016

National art show marks 50th anniversary 130 entries across country compete for best-in-show Meagan Falcon mfalcon@foghornnews.com In 1967, art professor Joe Cain speculated that the way to create an art exhibition worthy of national acclaim was to focus on two genres, drawing and small sculpture, and to bring in a nationally recognized judge. The event Cain started all those years ago at Del Mar is known today as the annual National Drawing and Small Sculpture Show. As the 50th anniversary for the show rolls around, this year is bound to be one for the books. “When it started, there was no show exactly like this,” said Jonzo Cain-Calloway, Cain’s daughter and a professor of English at Del Mar. “I think it put our art department on the map.” Cynthia Perkins, art professor at Del Mar College and author of “A Short History of the National Drawing and Small Sculpture Show,” agreed. “In the art world, Del Mar College is well-known,” Perkins said. “You can say you are from Corpus Christi and someone from New York can say, ‘Hey, isn’t that the place that has that national art show?’ If it wasn’t for Joe Cain, Del Mar wouldn’t be as known today.” This year, there will be more

than 130 artist entries in the show from across the United States. In previous years, many entries came from all over the world. Brian Dettmer, an internationally known sculptor and New-York-based artist, will be the show’s 50th juror. Dettmer is best known for his book sculpting and other forms of antiquated media. “When I found out I was the 50th juror for this year’s art show I was completely surprised and honored,” Dettmer said. “I had a lot of fun judging this year’s entries. Seeing some of the artwork that I assumed was small online turned out to be much bigger in person than my expectations led me to believe. To me, that is what made the judging process fun.” Kenneth Rosier, professor of art and chairman for the Art and Drama Department at Del Mar spoke about how the art show is a true resource for the community, “It’s not online. It’s not in a book. It’s real,” he said. “That’s exciting for art lovers and for our students who get to see art that wasn’t made by their instructors.” Art collectors may purchase many of the exhibition pieces. Every year, Del Mar purchases a few pieces and adds them to its permanent collections, one of which is housed in the Cain Gallery. Cain was a colonel in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve and

IF YOU GO WHAT: 50th annual National Drawing and Sculpture Show WHEN: Feb. 19-May 6 WHERE: Joseph A. Cain Memorial Gallery in the Fine Arts Center at Del Mar College’s East Campus COST: Free and open to the public WHAT: Opening reception for 50th annual National Drawing and Sculpture Show WHEN: 6-8 p.m. Feb. 19 WHERE: Joseph A. Cain Memorial Gallery in the Fine Arts Center at Del Mar College’s East Campus COST: Free and open to the public

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Brian Dettmer, an internationally known sculptor and New York-based artist, previews his work to students on a slide show on how he carves and sculpts books into beautiful works of art. a World War II/Korean War veteran. He was also an accomplished painter when he came to Del Mar, Cain-Calloway said. He was chairman of Del Mar’s art department when he died in 1980. The longevity of the National

Drawing and Small Sculpture Show is a testament to Cain’s foresight. The show runs from Feb. 19 to May 6 in the Joseph A. Cain Memorial Art Gallery, located in the Fine Arts Center on Del Mar College’s East Campus, and is free

to the public. Gallery hours are 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 9 a.m.- noon Friday. An opening reception is scheduled from 6-8p.m. Feb. 19 in the Cain Gallery. @meaganfalcon Every year the college chooses the second place winner and places it in the gallery on the fifth floor in the William F. White Library on Del Mar College’s East Campus. Samantha Douty/Foghorn

SPORTS

February 8, 2016

Del Mar gets a brand new intramurals director Urbick said she plans to bring more attention to intramural sports at Del Mar by increasing advertisement for events and activities. The department will be “offering a Colby Farr lot of different things for difcfarr@foghornnews.com ferent types of people,” Urbick said. She wants to “make it Kristy Urbick is the new (intramural sports) more achead of intramural sports for cessible to more people.” the spring semester, replacing Urbick hopes to accomplish Ryan Murphy. this by taking advantage of Kinesiology Department social networking sites such chairwoman Judi Phillips said as Facebook to reach out to she’s excited about Urbick students. Urbick plans to use joining the staff. an intramural sports page to “She’s bringing a great en- post pictures of events and ergy to the program advertise schedules and I think we’re goand announcements ing to grow with her,” through Facebook. Phillips said. Urbick plans to With kinesiology bring not just sports being required in to the campus but fewer degree plans activities as well, in college, Urbick such as Giant Jenga. feels that intramuShe hopes this will ral sports has a rehelp build a comsponsibility to stress Urbick is the new munity of kids and the importance of intramural direc- students who want fitness in today’s tor for Del Mar to have fun in a nonculture. Urbick said College. competitive way. one of the biggest She understands challenges will be that a certain chalgaining participation from lenge will be gaining the parstudents. She believes that if ticipation of students. She she can just get kids to show plans to overcome this by exup and have fun, they might plaining each activity to the do it more often on their own student body and encouragtime with friends. ing students to participate.

Some students also gathered to play some table tennis

Kristy Urbick keeps track of score and organizes her paperwork to get ready for other matches while James Nesmith gets into the table tennis match.

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Tyler Neimeier (right) serves up the pingpong ball across, starting the round and hoping to win the match. Urbick was inspired to major in kinesiology by her love for sports. She played basketball in college. “I really wanted to be a coach,” Urbick said, “but then I realized, maybe I want to teach more.” Urbick hasn’t looked back. “I really enjoy teaching. I like talking to students and helping them reach their goals,” Urbick said. Urbick, born in Stockton, California, in 1985, achieved her bachelor’s degree at Azusa Pacific University, located in Azusa, California, and her master’s degree at California Polytechnic State University, located in San Luis Obispo, California. She went on to teach at Citrus Community College for two years and at Basis Ahwatukee for two and

a half years before coming to Corpus Christi. Urbick noted the difference between those colleges and Del Mar. “So far I like it. I mean, it’s definitely a smaller campus than what I’ve been at before but all the students and faculty have been very helpful

and nice, and I’m feeling very comfortable,” Urbick said. For more information on intramural sports, check out their Facebook page, www. facebook.com/DMCintramuralsports. @colby_farr

INTRAMURAL SCHEDULE March 9: Dodgeball March 17-April 2: NCAA March Madness March 22: 3 Point/Hot Shot Contest March 29: 5k Fun Run March 30-April 14: 5v5 Basketball League April 19-20: Frisbee Golf April 21: 4v4 Flag Football Tournament April 23: Racquetball

Tournament April 26-28: Ultimate Frisbee Tournament May 3-4: Handball Tournament May 5: Spring Celebration Ongoing: 100-Mile Challenge View registration details and event times at www.delmar.edu/kine/ intramurals.html.

February 8, 2016

FITNESS

Employees dance their way to healthy living

Photos by Joseph Martinez/Foghorn

Johanna Torres (left), Lillian Bass and other DMC employees take part in a recent Zumba class.

Judy Broll (left) teaches Bass and the entire class how to Zumba. Del Mar College offers many free fitness opportunities to employees.

Bongo Ball takes over tennis court

Fitness-Recreation Hours Spring 2016

Fast-paced atmosphere brings rush of adrenaline Meagan Falcon mfalcon@foghornnews.com Before setting their sights on good grades, students took aim at one another with a game of Bongo Ball at the tennis courts on East Campus on Jan 25. Bongo Ball is the only game of its kind. Its fast-paced, paintball-like atmosphere brings a rush of adrenaline to those who engage in it. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everyone who showed up today had a great time and knowing at the end of the day that we were able to help is all the satisfaction we need,â&#x20AC;? said Tim Bultheis, one of the traveling coordinators for the company that created Bongo Ball. Student Leadership and Campus Life hosted the event to give every Del Mar student the opportunity to have some fun. @meaganfalcon

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Alexis Perez (left) and Enrique Rios go one-on-one at Bongo Ball at the tennis courts located behind the gym on East Campus.

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PERSPECTIVE

February 8, 2016

Opinion

A&M-CC move means no tenure for some eduators What could keep you from voting in this year’s primaries? “I’m an eligible voter but I don’t like the idea of waiting in long lines. If they had a mobile app for voting I would definitely vote.” — Chris Suarez, mechanical engineering “I think the only thing that would stop me is myself because I am not aware of each candidate’s platforms.” — Jonathan Gonzalez, computer networking “The fact that I have no idea who the candidates are and their platforms would definitely prevent me from voting.” — Anthony Sanchez, radiology “I am not really sure how to vote. I don’t know what to do; they always say where they are located but I don’t want to go by myself.” — Ruby Lopez, nursing

Thomas H. Kreneck

My copy of The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language defines the word pap as “something lacking real value or substance and considered to be unsuitable for the minds of adults.” The administration of Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi has added a new variation on this definition with its adoption of the faculty position of Professional Assistant Professor — a title for which the acronym “PAP” is commonly used on campus. In short, the position of Professional Assistant Professor or PAP has many features of traditional faculty. Many, that is, except the ability to attain tenure, which is a vested right to their job, vital to giving substance to the position for faculty, students and the community the university serves. Tenure is crucial to guarantee the quality and integrity of higher education by securing faculty members’ intellectual independence. The people teaching university students have a special need to be protected from capricious dismissal. Tenure is a timehonored status which is hard earned usually by a five to seven year probation and maintained by post tenure reviews.

Professors without tenure, like A university should not be like a PAPs, are little more than at-will for-profit corporation. It producemployees. A university must es minds, not widgets. Its freebe a place where all views can thinking instructors hone freebe aired, including controversial thinking people, not assembly ideas that challenge students to line products. question and defend their own While better than the labor thoughts and assumptions. A abuse associated with “adjunct” professor might even ask stu- positions, PAPs are nonetheless dents to critique policies of the another step in the possible slow university administration. A death of tenure. As a readily disprofessor might also become in- posable, compliant workforce, volved in comthey present munity advoa tempting Tenure is crucial model of emcacy. Without tenure, a PAP to to guarantee the ployment with the couradministrators age to do so quality and integ- in their quest might be “manto govern. Unrity of higher edu- avoidably more aged” by an administration by fearful of the not being sent cation by securing administration a new contract. outside faculty members’ and The academpressures, PAPs ic freedom prointellectual inde- cannot be the tected by tenfoundation pendence. ure is essential of a healthy to creating the academic eneducational atvironment in a mosphere that encourages stu- democratic society. dents to think critically, creatively When faculty become PAPs, and systematically. Do not count the quality of education will on these conditions to flourish eventually decline and the learnor even survive where teachers ing students receive will become are vulnerable to the managerial “something lacking real value convenience of administration or substance and considered to or to the whims of the politically be unsuitable for the minds of powerful. adults.” In short, PAP is another Sadly, the rise of the PAP con- version of pap. vention and other forms of transitory employment in higher Thomas H. Kreneck was the Joe B. education is part of the increas- Frantz Lecturer in Public History at ing corporatization of academia. A&M-CC.

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PERSPECTIVE

Editorial

Election coverage more like reality TV When you turn on the news and see information on the upcoming primary elections, Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton or some other candidate who recently said or did something unfavorable tends to be the topic. While our country considers the primaries, it seems the only options they have are those that are presented to them, which mostly includes how much a candidate hates another candidate or how wrong it was for someone to use the restroom during a debate. Since Sarah Palin decided to endorse Trump, a lot of news outlets have covered him even more than normal. It’s not common to find out what the Republican does otherwise, aside from what he thinks of his new ally and what he thinks of the Democrats. Anyone voting should hope their prospective candidate wrote an autobiography because the media don’t seem to want to share what matters: the policies that concern the candidates and the issues they need to address. Media have a stronger hold on voters than any individual voice, and because most people vote based on what they hear and see, the media need to take their role seriously. This includes those who choose the questions during the debates. Television news has quickly spread its entertainment poster child across the programs as if they were pageant princesses in “Toddlers and Tiaras.” Trump is not meant to be a form of entertainment, nor is Clinton, Ted Cruz or any other candidate. When someone votes, they’re not voting on the next episode. They’re not voting on who they want to see fight to the death. This is a vote for the next commander-in-chief and if media can’t take it seriously and address the policies instead of the “funnies,” voters have a harder decision to make if they

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want to take their vote seriously. Some of his views, although they are According to the Jan. 27 poll on re- discussed in the news, are hidden bealclearpolitics.com, Trump is ahead of hind the joke he has become because Cruz by 7 points, of the attitude while Clinton is has in front Media have a stronger he ahead of Bernie of the camera. Sanders by 19. hold on voters than any Who cares? Voters Voters who should be more individual voice, and think Trump concerned with should top the because most people vote what he stands for charts might not and what he will know exactly what based on what they hear do as commanderhe stands for bein-chief, not how and see, the media need much he does or cause of how little it is discussed in doesn’t like Cruz. the news. While to take their role seriously. Similarly, Clinhis views on immiton’s view on gration have been reported due to the immigration angles toward waiving uproar that came as a result, his views deportation for some immigrants, on replacing Obamacare have been specifically those who are illegally in rather silenced. In addition, he believes the United States. She also supports marriage should be defined state by Obamacare and wants to cut middlestate, according to PBS NewsHour. class taxes, as well as closing corporate

tax loopholes, according to PBS NewsHour. Instead of discussing what Clinton might have lied about — her secretive emails and possible corruption, as well as her views and how she reflects them, should be the primary discussion. This goes for all candidates. The “dirt” should apply to their qualifications as a potential president. What they think and do in their personal lives should be of no consequence unless it has an effect on their prospective position with the country. If the media won’t stop reporting about the “Toddlers and Tiaras”-worthy episodes of attitude and comments the candidates throw at one another, voters need to do their own research. Voting isn’t a simple checkmark or click on a ballot. It isn’t a “what happens next” decision, but a choice that will determine who sits in the Oval Office.

n It was American journalist and poet Max Eastman who made the following sage observation: “People who demand neutrality in any situation are usually not neutral but in favor of the status quo.” n When you were in school, you may have had to memorize the names of all 50 states. You probably weren’t taught, though, that fully half of those names are derived from the languages of the continent’s native peoples.

GAMES n The declarations that the physical book is dead have been overstated (as I’ve always maintained). In a recent survey of college students, 72 percent of respondents made known their preference for print textbooks over ebooks; only 27 percent of this youthful, techsavvy demographic said they preferred the electronic version. n Those who study such things report that beloved British author Charles Dickens was adamant that he always sleep with his head pointing north. He even carried a compass with him everywhere to ensure proper positioning. n If you’re a fan of James Bond, you may be surprised to learn that Ian Fleming, the creator of that notorious character, also wrote the beloved children’s book “Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang,”

based on bedtime stories the author made up for his young son. n If you’re traveling in China and propose a toast in someone’s honor, be sure you’re holding the glass with both hands; only rude people — and unenlightened foreigners — use just one hand. n Clyde Barrow was already a notorious criminal when he wrote a letter to Henry Ford in 1934 complimenting him on the “dandy” automobile he’d made. The Ford V-8 was Barrow’s preferred getaway car. Just a month later, Bonnie and Clyde were killed in a stolen Ford Deluxe V-8 in a shootout with police. Thought for the Day: “The most potent weapon in the hands of the oppressor is the mind of the oppressed.” — Steve Biko — King Features Syndicate Inc.

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1. GEOGRAPHY: Where is the largest desert in the world? 2. MOVIES: Which one of the Seven Dwarfs wears glasses in Disney’s “Snow White” animated film? 3. HISTORY: When did Sonia Sotomayor become the first Hispanic member of the U.S. Supreme Court? 4. LANGUAGE: What is a xenophobic person afraid of? 5. TECHNOLOGY: What search engine did Microsoft launch in 2009? 6. ENTERTAINERS: Who was the retired pro baseball player who married actress Marilyn Monroe in 1954? 7. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What was the first diet drink from The Coca-Cola Co.? Answers 1. Antarctica eigners 2. Doc 5. Bing.com 3. 2009 6. Joe DiMaggio 4. Strangers or for- 7. TaB in 1963

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) St. Valentine’s Day magic rules the entire week for romantic Rams and Ewes. Music, which is the food of love, is also strong. The weekend offers news both unexpected and anticipated. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Your aspects favor the arts — which the Divine Bovine loves, loves, loves. Also, for those looking for romantic love, Cupid is available for requests. After all, his mother, Venus, rules your sign. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Loving commitments continue to grow stronger. Ditto budding relationships. A recent move to help start up a new careerlinked direction soon could begin to show signs of progress. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Single Moon Children might be eager to take that proverbial chance on love. But your more serious side will feel better if you take things slowly and give your moonstruck self more time. LEO (July 23 to August 22) It’s a love fest for Leos and Leonas this week. Paired Cats might expect to be purr-fectly in sync. And with matchmaking friends, single Simbas searching for romance shouldn’t have too far to look. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) More understanding on both sides can work miracles in restoring ailing relationships to health. Make the first move, and you’ll be closer to your much-wanted reunion. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Accept the fact that you are worthy of being loved, and you’ll find proof in what is revealed to you over the course of the week. Also accept a compliment offered with great sincerity. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Planning to take a new direction in life is exciting. And so is a new awareness of someone’s special affection. Expect a slow and mostly steady development of the situation. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Although you might still feel you weren’t treated quite right in a recent matter, all that will work out in time. Meanwhile, enjoy the week’s special qualities and potentials. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Deciding not to give up on a troubling romantic situation helps start the healing process. Expect to find some valuable insight into yourself as things move along. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) The week is filled with positive potentials, but it’s up to you to make the right choices. The advice of someone who truly cares for you and your well-being can be priceless. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) It’s a good time to make yourself available to possibilities of the romantic kind. Already paired? Good. In that case, be sure to reassure that special person of your feelings. BORN THIS WEEK: Your generosity gladdens the hearts of others, and you bask in their joy. — King Features Syndicate Inc.

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Clown College is serious business at DMC Veronica Barrera vbarrera@foghornnews.com

Del Mar College’s Continuing Education Department is calling all clowns. Beginning Feb. 9 and every Tuesday until March 22, Clown College will be in session. Whether you’re a seasoned jokester or an up-and-coming entertainer, Clown College is for you. Students can expect to learn about character development, balloon sculpture and everything in between. Graduates of Clown College can entertain at various events and places from birthday parties to hospitals. Danny Kollaja, also known as Lanky the Clown and instructor at DMC’s Clown College, has more than 11 years of experience as an instructor at Texas junior colleges. He not only appeared in the movie “Patch Adams,” but he has also served on the board of directors for The Clowns of America Inter-

national. Notably, Lanky has served international goodwill clowning tours in Russia, Guatemala and Cambodia. The concept was to take the simple universal language of clowning to the children of that war-torn country. Throughout the many hospitals and orphanages, Lanky and his team visited thousands of children during these goodwill tours. DMC has conducted 12 clown schools spanning a 15-year period and over 100 people have graduated. Among the graduates have been mayors of their respective cities. In addition, three have held positions on the DMC Board of Regents and their respective cities. There is a final exam — written and performed — before students receive their Clown School diplomas. The performance exam is open to the public. For more information, contact ce@delmar.edu or 698-2122. @veeiliana

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Lanky the Clown entertains at a recent performance. Lanky is the instructor at DMC’s Clown College.