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$100K to aid students Funds go toward emergency assistance for Harvey relief Brittany Claramunt bclaramunt@foghornnews.com More than $100,000 is available for students to get assistance with Harvey relief through the Hurricane Harvey Student Emergency Assistance Fund. Through the estate of Olga Doan, the Coastal Bend Community Foundation recently made a large donation to the student fund. “Students can use them to pay for temporary housing, medication, replacement of personal belongings or books and other academic expenses,” said Mary McQueen, Del Mar College’s executive director of development. Originally, the funds would serve as a loan, but after careful consideration it was changed to be a grant. “This is a hard time for everyone so we don’t want to add any more stress to anyone as they rebuild,” said Karen
Selim, president and CEO of the Coast- Anyone at Del Mar college can apply al Bend Community Foundation. ”We for these funds. The application is at want to help students stay in school www.delmar.edu/foundation/ and and not have to must be delivered to worry about havfoundation office, at ing to repay the the Center for Econommoney back.” ic Development, with n George Strait, Gov. According proof of enrollment to Karen Silva, Greg Abbott visit Rock- and supporting docud e ve l o p m e n t port: Page 4 mentation. officer with the According to Silva, Del Mar College n Column — Life After applicants may be reFoundation, the Harvey: Page 4 quired to meet with a donation will n Del Mar Counseling staff member to disallow the founcuss their application. dation to help Center helps Harvey “Unlike emergency more students victims: Page 4 loans, the Emergency and increase Assistance Fund does the awards that not have to be repaid,” the foundation Silva said. planned to give out. The more people To contribute to the Hurricane Harwho can donate, the more the foun- vey Emergency Assistance fund, go to dation can help. delmar.edu/foundation then click on “Our mission is to keep students in the “Giving” link to donate. Students, school,” Silva, said. faculty and staff can apply for these A separate fund has been created funds year-round. for faculty and staff; however, they are “We will continue to help students not eligible for the $100,000 because and faculty until the need will stop,” the donation was made for students. Silva said.
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott visits Rockport with country music legend George Strait to meet residents on Sept. 21.
For more information on their visit and how they’ve contributed to the post-Harvey efforts, see Page 4.
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Collegiate expects academic contests by end of school year Mia Estrada mestrada@foghornnews.com
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Many students are in this country illegally but are protected under DACA. The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program was an executive order signed by President Barack Obama in 2012. The program is set to fully end in six months.
For DREAMers, a rude awakening Collegiate student uncertain about her future in America Mia Estrada mestrada@foghornnews.com Ten years after coming to America, Collegiate High School student Liliana and several other DACA recipients may soon find themselves deported to a home they hardly remember. “Waking up every day in the morning thinking is this the day that I’m going to be deported or the day when my parents are going to be deported is really hard,” said Liliana, who is being identified with a different name to protect her identity. Attorney General Jeff Ses-
sions on Sept. 5 Over 800,000 “My greatest fear is being around people people announced the have ending of the where they’re going to discriminate me benefited from Deferred Acthe program, because I’m illegally in this country.” tion for Childincluding more hood Arrivals 120,000 — Liliana, Collegiate High School student than program, or Texans. DACA, with a Being a DACA and DREAMer recipient, six-month derelay for Congress movals are deto arrange a proposal, leaving who entered the United States ferred, but it wholly does not many undocumented immi- as children, receiving a renew- grant citizenship to immigrants, grants worried. able two-year reprieve from de- also known as “DREAMers,” acAfter the decision the Trump portation and a work permit. cording to the Department of administration made about According to Liliana, she Homeland Security. The proDACA, Liliana quickly feared the came to the United States from gram applies to undocumented uncertainty of her life in Amer- Mexico in 2007. Her parents immigrants who arrived in the ica. were hoping to give their chil- U.S. before they were 16 and The DACA immigration pro- dren a stable life. were 30 years or younger as of gram was introduced by PresiNot speaking a word of En- 2012. dent Barack Obama and his ad- glish, she soon had to learn Now with Trump’s decision ministration in 2012 to protect the language as she began first (See DACA on Page 3) undocumented immigrants grade in a new country.
Famed civil rights attorney visits DMC Morris Dees, local DA, others at Coastal Bend Social Forum Mark Young myoung@foghornnews.com
For Del Mar College Hall of Famer Marjorie Bryant-Sparrow, the chance to meet civil rights attorney Morris Dees was worth the decades-long wait. “I wanted him to know that he saved my life,” Bryant-Sparrow said. “I’m trying really hard to keep my
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calm and not fangirl, but he did so much for me and so many others.” In the ‘80s, Dees went after the people behind the Bethesda Home for Girls in Mississippi, where the residents were abused. Bryant-Sparrow had been a resident of the home for around two years. “I was there from 1982 to 1984, during the lawsuit,” Bryant-Sparrow said. “Mr. Dees gave a group
of children who had no voice, a voice. He advocated for them and for children like me and gave us a voice. I’ve never met him until today, but I have sent letters and emails and Christmas cards to him and his secretary, which he probably didn’t Dees co-founded read because who knows the Southern how many letters he gets, Poverty Law which is OK.” Center. Bryant-Sparrow was just (See Forum on Page 4)
Collegiate High School students will soon be able to participate in University Interscholastic League Academic events for the first time. Collegiate High School, which started at Del Mar College in 2006, was initially not designed to be a UIL participant. Because of growing student interest, the school’s administration submitted a proposal and was approved for consideration this academic year. Students will be able to compete this school year in UIL Academic Competitions Rodriguez said in various she looks fordisciplines or ward to the new subject mat- UIL changes. ters; however, the campus has not yet made these selections. Collegiate Principal Tracie Rodriguez, Ph.D., said the addition of the UIL opportunity will allow for more choice in extracurricular events that students and teachers have interest in wanting to pursue. “It’s a new experience for the school as well as ourselves ... this will be a learning year and we’ll probably start with greatest interest areas and then grow more,” Rodriguez said. Students such as senior Hannah Heasley were excited at the
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? Del Mar College’s naming contest for the new Viking mascot is officially underway. The winner will receive a $1,000 Viking Card to be used on campus services.
NOW: Submit names: www. delmar.edu/nametheviking SEPT. 30: Deadline for name submissions OCT. 9: Top 16 bracket voting begins in Foghorn News OCT. 23: Top 8 bracket voting begins in Foghorn News NOV. 6: Top 4 bracket voting begins in Foghorn News NOV. 13: Last day to vote for one of the top four names
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Regents approve new tax rate Mark Young myoung@foghornnews.com
Regents passed one of the highest combined tax rates in nearly five years at their Sept. 12 board meeting, and also censured Regent Guy Watts for a fourth time. The new tax rate will see a maintenance and operations tax rate of $0.205700 per $100 valuation and a rate of $0.053463 per $100 valuation for the college’s debt service budget, to cover the new building projects. This tax increase comes shortly after a 9 percent increase in the overall budget, accounting for salary raises, new projects on campus and extra
costs associated from increased en- police department will have a startrollment. ing cost of around $325,000 Overall the increases will and is a contributing factor see the college gain 7.95 to the tax hike. percent more from the tax The tax rates passed with revenues collected from all in attendance approving properties in the district. it except Watts. Regent Elva Lenora Keas, the vice Estrada was not present. president of Workforce DePost Harvey, President velopment and Strategic Mark Escamilla said the colInitiatives, said the tax hike lege is still recovering, but was in part from “increase Watts voted that “we are in really good in expenses overall” due against the tax shape.” to higher enrollment, new increase. “From a facilities standfacilities and programs and point, I’d say we are up 95 higher insurance costs. percent or more, actually One of the biggest developments 98 percent I think,” Escamilla said. ”I that will be coming to Del Mar soon think one building is still down with is a new police department. The new our elevators in the White Library. I
got an update right before this meeting, we have some parts coming in on a rush.” Escamilla said Disabilities Services is ensuring that students who cannot use the stairs are receiving the help they need. The final item on the agenda for the meeting was concerning a resolution for censure against Watts, which was eventually passed, becoming his fourth censure. The most recent censure was brought on from newer violations of the college bylaws by Watts, as well as continued violations that Watts has been censured for previously. Watts left about 10 minutes before the discussion of the censure.
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Charles Miller and Janell Bennett, College. its post-Harvey cleanup efforts. wife of Board of Regents member Ed Miller, the director of physical faciliFriends and family came together to Bennett, laugh as they reminisce over ties, was suppose to retire several weeks celebrate him on Sept. 14 in the Retama Miller’s two-plus decades at Del Mar ago but stayed to help the college with Room.
New sexual assault policy expected soon Mark Garcia mgarcia@foghornnews.com
One in 5 women is a victim of an attempted or actual sexual assault while in college, according to recent statistics. While adhering to adequate precautionary measures and enhancing security on school grounds is both standard and vital in the prevention of such a crime, the issue could soon be undergoing some new revision on the legislative side. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos announced on Sept. 7 that the Trump administration would soon be taking steps to revise the current policy regarding how such cases are handled and mandated
by seeking to combine institutional knowledge, professional expertise, and the experiences of students to replace the current approach with a more workable, effective, and impartial system. DeVos also stated that the department will develop new guidelines that will continue to protect all victims of sexual assault, while also ensuring fair hearings for the accused. Opponents to this new legislative proposal, such as Sarah Nesbitt, a public policy coordinator at the Texas Council on Family Violence, says that in reality, DeVos fails to understand the complexity of sexual violence, as well as the unique dynamics that could potentially impact a campus rape investi-
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The fourth floor of the White Library is now not only the place to go to get help on your essay, but it is now also where you can get help on your resume. The Title V program created a new Career Readiness Institute, which will be aimed at helping students for their journey after Del Mar. They will offer resume services, teach soft skills, provide interview tips and also help students start on a career path toward their dream job. “This has been in the works for around four years and began two years ago since the grant. Shortly after we partnered with the Stone Writing Center,” said Victor Davila, Title V director. Title V of the Higher Education Act is a grant that is given to schools specializing in improving the education of Hispanic, low-income and underrepresented student populations. The Stone Writing Center will not only be neighbors, but partners with the new Career Readiness Institute. “They will help with resumes and
cover letters, among other things, and then the student will come over to the Career Readiness Institute to perfect their writing and prepare for other steps in the job process,” Davila said. Yazmin Diaz, a grant coordinator for the Title V program, has been one of the leading forces behind the Career Readiness Institute. “Right now we are focusing on getting ready for the school year, but also looking ahead,” Diaz said. “We are planning on bringing local business leaders from different fields to come and speak to students as well as workshops that will help students.” One of the many new services will be offered include Interview Stream, which Diaz says will “allow students to record a mock interview and send it in to us so we can critique them and help them improve.” Davila said so much work has gone into this new program because students need to be prepared for life after college. “Students are prepared academically, but not always for the workforce,” Davila said. “But I’m passionate about this program because I’ve been there and I want students to succeed.
gation. Others feel that in the long run, such new legislation would lead to nothing but totally ineffective results in adequately rectifying the issue. Fortunately, both Del Mar campuses have maintained safe and controlled academic environments, and incidents of sexual assault have been virtually nonexistent. Rita Hernandez, lead counselor with Del Mar, attributes this statistic not only to effective campus security, but also because the college campus is strictly non-residential, unlike Texas A&M Corpus Christi, where students remain on campus after classroom hours in their living quarters on university housing. Hernandez also indicated that
there have been no recent revisions on how incidents involving sexual assault on students attending Del Mar, and that counseling services will provide them with as much advocacy and out-side referral services as possible. “We strive to ensure that any student gets the appropriate level of emotional care they need, and that client confidentiality is strictly maintained,” she said. If you or someone you know have been the victim of sexual assault on or off campus, and wish to file a complaint against the student responsible, contact Cheryl Sanders, dean of student Engagement and Retention, in the Harvin Center, Room 204, or call 361-698-1277.
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Alumna, author visits Del Mar College Brittany Claramunt bclaramunt@foghornnews.com
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Stephanie Elizondo Griest reacts to a positive comment from an audience member during the Q&A segment.
Del Mar College alumna Stephanie Elizondo Griest stopped by the Wolfe Recital Hall on Sept. 11 to talk about her new book, “All the Agents and Saints: Dispatches from the U.S. Borderlands.” Before her novels, Griest, a Corpus Christi native, traveled to many places such as Russia, China and Mexico to see the culture and their struggle. Her experience in traveling and being a journalist is what propelled her into writing a
novel. “All the notes I’ve taken at 19 years of age and on led to my first book and then another book,” Griest said. Coming from a Mexican heritage, she said, she never really took the time to appreciate her culture. “Traveling made me realize how people in other countries appreciate the culture while I ignored mine,” Griest said. Griest read passages from her new book during her presentation. She talked about Trump’s proposed border wall and com-
pared it to other walls and bridges she has seen. Griest doesn’t believe in the wall and has been advocating to stop it. “When I went to China and saw the Great Wall, I realized it didn’t keep people out it kept people in. That’s why that nation is so enclosed; that’s what I think a wall does,” Griest said. Her new book was a 10-year project. The new book is available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. @BrittClaramunt
Sueños con tiempo de caducidad Josselyn Obregon jobregon@foghornnews.com
El pasado 5 de septiembre, fecha en la que millones de esperanzas cayeron al borde de la caducidad. Al ser eliminada la Acción Diferida para Los Llegados en la Infancia DACA (por sus siglas en inglés). Apartir de esta fecha ninguna otra aplicación para oponer los beneficios de DACA es aceptada. ¿Pero que pasa con todos los que tienen DACA vigente o estaban por renovarla? Del Mar College abrió sus puertas a las Clínicas de atención para jóvenes DACA organizada por RAICES y voluntarios de diversas instituciones, el pasado 14 de septiembre en el edificio de negocios DMC. Esto con el objetivo de aclarar todo tipo de dudas y asistir en la renovación de DACA para lo que sean elegibles. El abogado de Raíces, Wilgem H. Mercado, especialista en temas de migración explico tres puntos importantes. Primero no perder la calma y concentrar energías, especialmente con los jóvenes que tienen DACA vigente y necesitan renovar su permiso antes del 5 de marzo del 2018. Todos los jóvenes deben someter su solicitud antes del 5 de octubre del 2017. Esta pequeña ventana permite que los jóvenes puedan obtener una renovación de dos años más. Segundo, si el permiso de renovación cae por ejemplo el 6 de marzo de 2018, lamentablemente
no podrá obtener su renovación y quedará expuesto a las decisiones que el gobierno de Trump envíe a migración. Tercer punto muy importante. Aunque no es oficial, pero se es evidente la deportación, el abogado de Raíces explico que ante esto hay que recordar que todas las personas que residen dentro de Estados Unidos independiste de su estatus migratorio tienen derechos. Por lo cual, no importa si se es un beneficiado DACA o No. Al tener más de 10 años dentro de Estados Unidos sin récor criminal puede apelar a la corte y ganar tiempo en espera de un cabio judicial. Esta estrategia es una forma de alargar los tramites de deportación, en determinado caso correr con suerte y obtener la residencia, mientras se espera otra reforma a la ley. Y preparar pertenencias y propiedades para evitar una sorpresa al momento de una deportación si este fuera él caso. Estas clínicas de consulta y asistencia seguirán trabajando sin costo alguno en el siguiente calendario, Sept 28-Palo Alto College (SA). Sept 30-San Marcos. Puede informarse por medio de la página de FB @raicestesas o en WWW.RAICESTEXAS.ORG también puede registrarse http://bit. ly/raicesdaca o 844-DACANOW toda la asistencia telefonito está disponible y pedir una cita: (361)693-5838. 403 Waco St. Corpus Christi, TX 78401.
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Justin Tullius, abogado de Raices aclaro diversas dudas acerca de DACA en la clinica movil realizada en DMC. (UIL from Page 1) news. “We are ready to start competing against other schools this year,” Heasley said. “Initially, when I started here, I was really sad about not being able to compete in UIL” said Heasley, who competed in soprano throughout middle school. “I still would like to do this. I want to look through drawers for my old UIL competition music from middle school. I miss singing that kind of music, so it’s really cool that I’m going to be able to do that again.” Rodriguez said the school would not have to hire new employees at this time to fulfill these (DACA from Page 1) to rescind, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services stated any undocumented immigrants who are not registered as DACA recipients cannot apply, but recipients who are registered have until Oct. 5 to renew their cards. Liliana’s is waiting for her new twoyear renewal card to come in. After settling in America, Liliana found herself overpowered by culture assimilation. She had no interest in being in Corpus Christi; the social status, clothing and language intimidated her. Even after 10 years in America, Liliana still feels out of place and ashamed of being an undocumented immigrant. She said she feels people would treat her differently if they knew. “There’s always a fear of what people are going to think of me. My greatest fear is being around people where they’re going to discriminate me because I’m illegally in this country,” she said. “There are people who don’t accept me.” Andrew Martinez, a history teacher at Collegiate High School, is concerned for students who might be affected by DACA. According to Martinez, it
interests. “Although, it does not mean that we have to hire more staff; what it does mean is that staff will be inclusive of taking on sponsorships for a particular event,” Rodriguez said. Student Ferina Owen De Vera said being granted UIL was a reward from being a hardworking senior. “It feels like we’ve earned it. We work so hard to build something and create something here that we always wanted and finally we have it.” @miamiaestrada
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Brianna Garcia baila folklórico con la canción “El Toro Mambo” durante el dia de Hector P. Garcia en el West Campus dome, este baile era la primaria baile Garcia realizado en la Feria de las Flores.
Coincidencias lamentables para una gran nación Josselyn Obregon jobregon@foghornnews.com El 19 de septiembre los mexicanos recordaban un lamentable suceso que dejo 10.000 muertos en el año de 1985. Como si fuera algo de coincidencias aterradoras. El pasado martes a las 13. horas y 14 minutos, hora local. La Ciudad de México se abatió con un sismo de magnitud 7.1 en la escala de Richter, con epicentro a 120 kilómetros de distancia de la Ciudad de México, entre Puebla y Morelos. Al momento se reportan 230
víctimas letales, mas 800 heridos, e incontables daños materias y edificios completamente destrozados; esto también incluyendo una escuela donde se encontraba con todos sus estudiantes y profesores. Los mexicanos están viviendo una situación altamente difícil. Aunque hay diferencias entre el sismo de hace 32 años y el sismo del pasado martes, las vidas de todos sus ciudadanos quedaran marcadas por este lamentable hecho de la naturaleza. Las labores de rescate no se han hecho esperar y se ha movilizado
la asistencia gubernamental y la colaboración internacional para toda la población mexicana que apenas una semana atrás vivió otro sismo de menor categoría. El periódico escolar Foghorn se solidariza con las víctimas y familiares de este lamentable desastre. Si tienes familia o amigos que vivieron este lamentable evento y quieren compartir su historia o fotografías hacerlas llegar a news@ foghornnews.com -con la palabra “México” como línea de asusto. @JTO_NEWS
DMC tackles civility and conflict resolution Warren Joshua Maxwell wmaxwell@foghornnews.com
Del Mar College recently held a group discussion to address conflict resolution and what to do when harassment happens, as well as how it can be resolved in a peaceful manner. Civility Week is a weeklong event that is held every fall semester at the beginning of September. The event took place on Sept. 12 and covered ways to handle toxic situations. It also gave an opportunity for students to share and explore ideas together.
would be sad to see students go on a plan to allow DACA recipiback to a place they hardly know ents to stay in the country. Howor remember. ever, few details have been dis“All of our students are so pro- cussed. ductive and they’re citizens who With still high unpredictability have never given us any prob- with the program, Liliana wants lems,” Martinez to continue her said. “So for peo- “They deserve every education in ple to merely America, where opportunity that she can attain typecast them or stereotype them her goals as a as being trou- Americans deserve.” DREAMer, but ble or a burden — Andrew Martinez, is still shocked on our system, with distress Collegiate High from hinders of which they’re not, then I think the past month. is unfair to them. School history teacher “As DREAMThey deserve evers we want to ery opportunity that Americans pursue a higher education and deserve,” he said. hopefully achieve for the best and A Collegiate High School se- work harder to be able to achieve nior, Gicell Montero, plans to those goals that our parents were earn a career as an immigration not able to have,” she said. attorney, so no child or person In the state of flux, Liliana said has to be separated by their fam- she will continue to try because ily due to deportation. this opportunity could vanish, “About five years ago, my dad as she started to cry, thinking of left to see his father (in Mexico) what could be. and because of immigration he “I think about it as an everyday couldn’t come back. My dad was challenge where I’m not going to my role model and I don’t want have an education anymore,” she any child to go through that, no- struggles to say. “Just thinking body deserves to be separated about waking up one day where from their family,” she said. you don’t have those dreams President Trump and Demo- anymore and everything goes crats have agreed to cooperate back to black.”
“What I hope that people gain from Civility Week is to learn that everyone is human, you don’t know what everyone else is going through so try to be kind to everyone that you see,” SGA president Danielle Garza said. Garza said the event has had a strong impact this semester. “People that were concerned in the first week of school having conflicts with other classmates or professors now know exactly who they can contact if they escalate or feel that it’s out of their control.” Garza said. Lisa Leal-Garcia, coordinator of Student Engagement and Retention, hosted the event.
“We want to have a good learning environment we want everyone to feel good.” Leal-Garcia said. Civility Week is not only meant to inform students but also for students to tell their own experiences and how they have overcome personal obstacles. “Students need a safe place to learn, and how vital it is to address behavioral issues on campus,” Leal-Garcia said. “Sometimes they just want to be heard.” If students have any questions they can contact Garcia at 361-698-1993 in the Student Engagement and Retention office.
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Fans gather as country music legend George Strait and Gov. Greg Abbott visit Rockport on Sept. 21. Strait said Rockport, where he and his wife have a home, has a special place in his heart.
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James McDonnel jmcdonnel@foghornnews.com The king of Texas and the governor visited Rockport Sept. 21 to meet and greet locals. Country music legend George Strait was joined by Gov. Greg Abbott, as well as Secretary of Homeland Security Elaine Duke. A line wrapped around the local ACE hardware store and down the street before eventually converging into a mass of people hoping to get their cowboy hats signed. “We need to shine a spotlight on Rockport and let the nation know how important and special this place is,” Strait said When Strait took the stage the crowd erupted with excitement. Strait organized the “Hand-in-
Hand” telethon that raised more than $44 million for Harvey relief earlier this month. “My wife and I own a house here in Rockport and we like it just the way it was, and we want to make sure it gets back to that way. Heck I wore my fishing shirt today, I’m ready to go fishing!” Strait said Strait went on to share that this community holds a special place in his heart, and that he enjoys spending time in Rockport. He mentioned some of his favorite places to eat and spend time at. “This is my second time being to this community since the storm. I am encouraged by the amount of work that has already been done by the fine people of this community since I was here last.” Abbott said. Abbott said there are more than 5,300 government personnel in Aransas County rendering aid, with more on the way. “Bottom line, we are going to
be here to make sure we get this place up and running again,” Abbott said Abbott affirmed that the communities of Rockport, Fulton and Aransas Pass have not been forgotten. “I think the goal was to provide a pep rally and encourage the community today. And it worked,” said Nichole Gilmore, a local who stayed with her family through the storm. Locals have been working daily to repair their homes, businesses and community. As the days pass the initial eagerness starts to wear off, and exhaustion sets in. “At first everybody was all fired up, but as the days passed the energy depleted and everyone went back to their daily grind. Hearing and more importantly seeing George and Gov. Abbott today helps to remind us that we are not forgotten,” said Deb Honeycutt, a local who rode out the storm.
SGA sets semester's priorities Group hopes to get gym hours extended, help Harvey victims Mark Young myoung@foghornnews.com The first Student Government Association meeting of the fall semester put in motion some new campaigns that students will be seeing around the campuses this year. President Danielle Garza has multiple things planned for the semester, with a “Viking Vandal” project to write helpful information in the bathrooms across both campuses. Garza also brought up the possibility of a meal card that could be bought with financial aid. “Larger schools usually have programs like that,” Garza said,
who added that such a program at Del Mar could be helpful for students; however, they would have to have some discussion with other departments for anything to happen. One of the returning projects from previous semesters was the gym hours. Karl Valerdi, the vice president of the club, heads the committee that will be sending out surveys about the gym. Students had previously complained about the small timeframe that the gym was open for general use. The SGA plans on requesting the gym to be open longer to the administration, using data from the surveys that have yet to be sent out. The surveys, which will be sent to DMC emails, should be sent out before the end of the month. The current project that the
SGA will be working on is a container drive for Hurricane Harvey relief. Adviser Beverly Cage suggested the idea after multiple organizations locally told her about the need for containers to put other donations and materials inside. The drive will be up until Oct. 28, the day of the fall carnival at DMC, and is open for everyone to donate to. The group, which meets the third Wednesday of every month, acts as a way for students to try to make various aspects of the college better. The next meeting will be held on Oct. 18 on West Campus. For more information about the meetings or the container drive, contact Cage at bacage@ delmar.edu. @foghornmark
(Forum from Page 1) of those those who helped pack the Richardson Performance Hall on Sept. 15 to hear Dees speak. Dees, the co-founder of the Southern Poverty Law Center, visited Del Mar as part of the biennial Coastal Bend Social Forum, which is curated by the Social Sciences Department at Del Mar. He became known originally for how he would take on hate groups, most notably the KKK. Instead of taking them to court for criminal offenses, Dees would go after the Klan with civil suits, and gained notoriety for bankrupting them multiple times. Dees headlined and opened the two-day event, which was focused around law and social justice. The second day saw speakers from various groups speak on topics such as marijuana legalization, LGBTQ rights, progressive changes in Nueces County and more. With the ground floor of the Richardson nearly filled, Dees spoke on his long career and his thoughts on the current political climate. Dees’ speech talked about many things in his life. He talked about how Martin Luther King Jr., who was active at the start of Dees career, influenced him greatly.
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Morris Dees signs one of the event posters for Marjorie Bryant-Sparrow. In one of the more poignant parts of Dees’ speech, he told the crowd about one of his most memorable cases against the Klan. In 1981, Michael Donald was walking to the store in Mobile, Alabama, when two men asked him for directions. When he walked up to the car, the Klansmen jumped out, put a noose around his neck and dragged him to the woods, where they lynched him. Donald was chosen at random, as the Klan wanted to set an example and intimidate blacks for a trial where an inter-
racial jury had failed to convict another black man for killing a white police officer in Birmingham. While his killers were convicted, Dees and the SPLC went after the KKK on behalf of his mother in a civil suit. In 1987, Beulah Mae Donald won a historic $7 million judgment in the case. “(Defendant) James Tiger Noel sat on the stand and told the jury what happened, in graphic detail, of that night. You could see that she was feeling for the first time the pain that her son must have felt on that dreadful night,” Dees said.
The Del Mar College Counseling Center has come up with several ways to make things easier for students wanting to talk about their experience with Hurricane Harvey. Students usually have to make an appointment for oneon-one counseling but because of Harvey, the center is letting students come in on a walk-in basis. “We’ve set some time aside so students can come in on a walkin basis so they will not need an appointment,” said Lead Counselor Rita Hernandez. Students can discuss how the storm affected them and even get help locating housing or with other support resources. “We’ve had about 50 appointments and of those 50 appointments I’d say about 10 students have specifically come in to talk a little bit about their experience with Harvey,” Hernandez said of the center this semester. Because of the high numbers of students coming in to talk about Harvey, the center is setting up a special session specifi-
cally to discuss their experiences with the storm. “This semester, we are offering an open group counseling session on both East and West Campuses,” Hernandez said. “It’s a way for folks to connect with others who are dealing with very similar situations.” In addition to the group counseling, every Wednesday till the end of the semester will be “Kickback” guided relaxation session on both East and West Campus. “It’s just 30 minutes. We do some relaxation, deep breathing and recharge for the next thing that students have on their plate,” Hernandez said. The center also will host a Pet Therapy session to help students de-stress on Oct. 16-17. The group counseling session will be at 4 p.m. Sept. 26 in the Regents Dining Room on East Campus and Room 261 in Health Science Building No. 1 on West Campus. For walk-in basis or to make an appointment, visit the Counseling Centers in Room 233A in the Harvin Center on East Campus or Room 262 in Health Science Building No. 1 on West Campus.
Life after Harvey
Coming together to help one another Natalie Murphy nmurphy@ foghornnews.com
It’s not quite a month post-Harvey, and my family is finally about to be settled. But for so many other families that still isn't their reality. Daily updates from friends and family already back in Aransas Pass are hopeful in tone, but disheartening. A lot of members of the community are being denied by insurance companies like we were. Our denial was because the damages we suffered were flood-based, unlike most others who suffered wind damage. To make matters worse, FEMA denials are starting to roll in and the hotel vouchers expire on Sept. 25. My brother-in-law was recently told by FEMA that they won't be offering him a place to live and, as of now, have no intentions of extending the hotel stays. They are continuing to help him financially, but that will stop at some point and he is yet to be able to get back to the coast to work. Hotels are still largely unavailable anywhere near the affected areas. My husband and I were lucky enough to find an apartment big enough for our family but “During his testimony, he looked down and said: ‘Miss Donald, can you forgive me? Can you find it in your heart to forgive me?’” Dees told the crowd. “She rocked back and forth in her seat, a very quiet and demure person, in this federal courthouse, jury there and all.” “And I tell ya, I could try a thousand more cases and never be this moved,” Dees told the Richardson crowd, who hung on every one of his words. “She looked at him, with tears streaming down his eyes, and said, ‘Son, I’ve already forgiven you.’” Dees said there wasn’t a dry eye in that courtroom, and many in attendance were similarly moved at his story. “That judge brushed back a tear, as this dear woman, who had lost one of the most precious things in her life, could look into the face of this young Klansmen,” Dees said, “and be forgiven.” Making connections to the region, Dees told the story of Vietnamese shrimpers, who worked on the docks along the Texas coast and how the Klan tried to get rid of them. Dees said these foreign workers were just trying to earn a place at “America’s table” after having left their homes because of the Vietnam War. The Southern Poverty Law Center has since become a prominent anti-hate organiza-
there is little left available. Many people, I fear, are about to face a housing shortage across affected areas. This, in turn, would drive the cost of housing up even higher and potentially slow economic recovery as Katrina did in New Orleans. Another fear echoed by many members of the community is that we will be forgotten. Between the Houston area floods, Irma's damage to areas like Key West and Miami and both Irma’s and Maria's damage to the Caribbean, many are feeling left behind. Football player J.J. Watt has raised millions for Harvey recovery but that mostly focuses around Houston. In fact, many celebrities have raised money but with a large focus on Houston George Strait, however, is committed to the Coastal Bend. The country music star visited Rockport on Sept. 21 with Gov. Greg Abbott. In spite of the many obstacles left, small town Texans across affected areas will persevere. They always do. Friends and family will come together, as mine has, to help those in need. Companies like H-E-B, Whataburger, Frost Bank and our own Del Mar College won't leave community members behind. There is still a long road ahead. However, from here the focus will start to shift from immediate and temporary to long term.
tion and is still active. The second day featured numerous sessions of speakers on wide ranging topics that were connected to the law and social justice. Nueces County District Attorney Mark Gonzalez spoke with two attorneys in his office about the changes that he has made in the county and his plans for future endeavors. He spoke to the audience of over 50 people in a music classroom about new programs emphasizing citation, rehabilitation and keeping people out of jail. “Our new approach to things such as marijuana possession has helped people greatly,” Gonzalez said. “We are making sure that harmless people don’t go to jail and that our resources are put to good use.” The two-day event saw people of all ages and backgrounds coming together for different reasons. Chris Smart, a psychology major at Del Mar, hadn’t planned on coming to the forum, but decided that seeing Dees speak was too big of an opportunity to pass up. “He’s an important figure to hear and he has had such a long and great career,” Smart said.
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ENTERTAINMENT
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‘You’ll float too’ with suspense (Jackson Robert Scott) his paper boat. While the score in the background keeps you in suspense of a scare, it leads off into the classic sewer scene where Georgie meets his demise. Michelle Mirelez Georgie shows the audience mmirelez@foghornnews.com how his gullibility leads him to getting his arm ripped off and Bill Skarsgard plays a horrifying dragged into the sewer drain as Pennywise in the new remake of he tries to escape, which fulfills the 1990 TV mini-series “IT,” based those dreams of novel fans. As we on the Stephen King novel pub- move on to the introduction, the lished in 1986. The movie has al- movie takes you through the barready become the second largest rons where Pennywise takes the grossing horror film in the box of- children to eat them (with the ire fice history, behind the 1973 clas- sound of children singing in the sic “The Exorcist.” background), and winds back, Director Andy Muschietti gives doing a full 360 by the end of the fans the horror that was censored movie. in the TV mini-series. “IT” is about a Giving us a sneak at the begingroup of pre-teens coming togeth- ning of the losers club, Eddie (Jack er in the so-called Dylan Grazer), “losers club” to Stanley (Wyatt Cast: fight a common Oleff) and Richie A+ enemy that just (Finn Wolfhard) Script: happens to be a meet up with Bill Ashape -shif ting in the hallway of demon named school. With a bit Cinematography: Pennywise the of vulgarity that A+ Dancing Clown, I would deem to who has come be unfit for preSoundtrack: back every 27 to teen kids, they A+ 28 years since discuss Stanley’s 1930. upcoming bar Overall: Giving a hats mitzvah. Bev (SoA+ off to the original, phia Lillis) and Muschietti opens “New Kid” Ben up the film with (Jeremy Ray TayBill Denbrough (Jaeden Lieber- lor) meet the gang later in the film her) making Georgie Denbrough when running from Henry Bowers
Stephen King’s ‘IT’ gets a horrifying, bloody remake
(Nicholas Hamilton), who had just finished cutting the letter H into Ben. The gang seeks out and hunts down the clown along with town outsider Mike (Chosen Jacobs). These kids each have their own fear playing out in front of them, as well as some slightly creepy subliminal messaging playing in the background before their encounters. The new scenes are bloodier, creepier and give you the scare that the novel sets the tone for. The movie ends on a blood pact the group makes — that if Pennywise returns, they would too. As a big fan of the original I had to go see this movie not once but twice to assure myself that I wasn’t over-selling it because of all the hype. After the second view, I am just as excited as my 10-year-old daughter was with her red balloon on hand at her first viewing. With this just being Chapter One, I look forward to the next and how it is going to play out when they meet up again as adults. Keep doing what you’re doing Muschietti, and “beep, beep Richie!” @mmirelez16 Pennywise the Dancing Clown (Bill Skarsgard) gives a menacing smile while holding a balloon in “IT,” a remake of the 1990 TV mini-series based on the 1986 novel by Stephen King.
‘Destiny’ calls, Bungie reboots Sequel feels like more of a polishing of the original game Jonathan Garcia jgarcia@foghornnews.com “Destiny 2” is the latest sequel from the popular first-person shooter developed by Bungie released back in 2014. Upon its release, the game was a huge hit, selling a ton of copies and racking a total of 25 million users. Despite this, many criticized the game at launch for a lack of story, depth and selling vital parts of the story as downloadable content. Three years later, a sequel has finally arrived. And while it improves Contributed photo/Bungie on some gameplay areas, is comes up short in others ways. A Guardian Hunter class (right) unleashes the power of the arcstrider The Cabal forces known as the against a Cabal soldier in “Destiny 2.” Red Legion, led by Dominus Ghaul, launch an assault on the Last City, ing whether you’re better with a challenges for players. Teamwork is stripping the Guardians of their Light rifle or pistol. Subclasses from the key to pass through each obstacle from the Traveler using a mining de- first game return but also offer new thrown at you, so be sure you have vice. This causes the Guardians to abilities for your guardian. The Ti- your fireteam ready for action. The lose their power, making them mor- tan can summon a sentinel shield Crucible matches are more baltal again. With the Vanguard leaders used for defense and throwing at anced this time around as Bungie being separated from the attack, your enemies. Warlock class has the fixed the “one-hit kill” weapons of you must venture dawnblade, which the previous entry, making things VIDEO weaves solar light fair this time around. out to regain your oghorn ews .com into blades to do Light, find your But unfortunately, the flaws that crew and stop Log on to see video review of a number on your come with this game make it feel Ghaul from his evil “Destiny 2” with game footage. enemies. But the more like a reboot of the franchise plans to destroy standout is the than a sequel. It makes an effort, the solar system. Hunter’s arcstrider having a story mode with a beginBungie has been known for the abilities using a staff, giving lighting ning, middle and end at launch but FPS genre with the first three “Halo” fast reflexes and efficiency in close it’s very by the numbers and plays it games and once again the gunplay quarters combat. safe. Things that were set up in the is great. Each weapon has its own Raids, patrols and strikes both first game don’t have much payoff unique skill customized to your lik- make a comeback, offering new or barely explain the backstory of
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some of these alien races you come across. New missions added to the game are “Adventures” with “Lost Sectors” to find. Some are interesting to play but come off as a horde mode, and facing off against enemies and can get repetitive at times. The game even has its fair share of glitches that can throw off a gamer, including an enemy unintentionally teleporting across the screen and appearing right in front of you. Upgrading your weapons has been replaced with getting “mods” for your weapon, which makes it confusing because the game doesn’t tell you how to attach it to your weapon, making it an unnecessary inconvenience. “Destiny 2” improves on the first game with its new subclasses, gunplay and online modes but comes short with its by-the-numbers story, making this a reboot rather than a sequel. Wait till this game goes on sale or more content is added. @jonathan10894
Gameplay: B+ Story: CGraphics: A Soundtrack: B
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Same old zombie story and apocalypse ‘Fear The Walking Dead’ has almost nothing new to offer Azrael Montoya amontoya@foghornnews.com
In the “Fear the Walking Dead” mid-season premiere, patience is tested as Walker and his Nation come to live on the Otto ranch. Jake Otto gives a sharp speech to the people of the ranch, saying they can’t
hold grudges and forgive at the same time. They have the opportunity to pave the way for a new and better generation. Troy Otto’s animosity from the past about losing his father is still lingering and lingering hard. This plot point is addressed in the mid-season premiere. Madison Clark is still dealing with the death of Travis Manawa, her husband, and this is further addressed in this episode. There is one main thing that still bothers me about “Fear the
Walking Dead,” and I probably will never get over it. “Fear the Walking Dead” is supposed to be a prequel to “The Walking Dead,” but still heading further into Season 3 both shows are almost the exact same. The character of Madison Clark has always been too dull for me. There are three characters in the show that I really like. I like Nick Clark because he’s been there since Season 1 and he embraces death and takes on everything head on. I enjoy Troy Otto because he represents the
kind of immovable force that a show really needs. Lastly, I like Walker because he’s just ruthless and intelligent. At the end of this twohour long premiere the people of the ranch finally learn to work together with the Nation to build a better world. When it all comes down to it there’s only one walking dead that the people must face and it’s not the infected it is themselves. You can catch “Fear the Walking Dead” at 8 p.m. Sundays on AMC.
‘Outlander’ returns with a third season Brittany Claramunt bclaramunt@foghornnews.com The theory on traveling back in time has not yet been discovered. However, in “Outlander,” traveling back in time may be as easy as walking through the stones at Craigh na Dun. “Outlander” is based on the eight book series by Diana Gabaldon. It’s about an English combat nurse, Claire Randall (Caitriona Balfe), from 1945 England who is mysteriously sent back in time to 1743 Scotland during the war between England and Scotland. In Scotland, she meets Jamie Fra-
ser (Sam Heughan) and begins glish and Scottish history. It takes her adventure to viewers on an adCast: try to get back venture through to her husband, Scotland in which A+ Jack Randall (Tothe actors had Script: bias Menzies), to endure the A in 1945. To save elements while her life, Claire is filming. OutlandCinematography: forced to marry er is a beautifulA+ Jamie. This relaly written novel Soundtrack: tionship starts to transformed into Atear Claire’s heart a beautifully cinapart between ematic show that Overall: the two men she people can enjoy. loves in two very Caitriona, Sam A different time and Tobias all periods. work great with This show is rich in both En- one another and actually bring
the characters to life. The chemistry they have with one another and everyone else shows through their work on set. Since the start of the show it has been breaking viewing records left and right and the first episode of Season 3 did not disappoint viewers. So the theory on traveling back may not be real, but viewers can definitely travel back in time with the show “Outlander.” The show is on its third season and airs at 8 p.m. Sundays on Starz. Seasons 1 and 2 are available on Netflix. @BrittClaramunt
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McQueen rants about ‘FAKE NEWS’ Mark Young myoung@foghornnews.com
Dan McQueen, the former Corpus Christi mayor who infamously resigned after 37 days in office, wrote a book, although reading it is much closer to an experience. I could write an entire thesis on the book, there is truly so much to talk about. But let’s start with the cover. The cover of “37 Day Mayor - Truth - FAKE-NEWS - America’s Future” reminds me of a fake magazine cover that I had to make in my sophomore high school computer class with Microsoft Word (yes, not even Paint). I got a B on the assignment out of pity; a pity B. This cover reminds me of my pity B. Not only is every phrase on the cover in different and rather conflicting fonts/colors, but there are what I can only call “previews” of ideas in the book, making it look like a bad magazine cover (re: pity B). The background is of downtown Corpus Christi, with a picture of McQueen as well as a drone; however, the drone is covered up by “FAKENEWS” (we will discuss the all caps FAKE NEWS shortly). Inside, the dedication of the book isn’t a typical “to mom,” but a rather threatening and demeaning poem that you find on an overpriced plaque in Hobby Lobby that basically says you’re trash if you aren’t a veteran (by trashing reporters, politicians, lawyers, preachers and for some reason campus organizers). The preface is a good example for what follows: It is not well organized, kind of demeaning and full of excuses. The book could be called: “Here is why it is not my fault that I quit after 37 days, but instead it is FAKE NEWS’ fault and also my daughter’s wedding” (yes, that is a real reason he listed for resigning). If you’ll notice I capitalized the FAKE NEWS, to keep in theme with McQueen himself. EVERY instance of the phrase FAKE NEWS is capitalized in the book for no explainable reason. Even when he casually drops the phrase it is on the page in full caps, like he is trying to hypnotize you into taking his side and hating the media. I would review what he writes about but after reading the book nearly twice I honestly don’t know what I read. The tangents lead into more tangents about niche subjects that very few people would even know of. Honestly, if you know nothing about the military or Corpus Christi politics and unless Dan McQueen is your hero, the book will mean nothing to you. If you enjoy a man who loves talking about FAKE NEWS and how he is going to fix everything, you probably will love this book. Although I give the man credit: It takes guts to resign from one of the city’s most high profile positions after being caught lying and writing a 150-page book about why nothing is your fault. McQueen promises that he will write more books and I’m excited because I had a good laugh reading this one. Overall, if I had to rate the book, I would give it a B, a pity B.
PERSPECTIVE
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Editorial
Student Services in the palm of your hand Students are offered a variety of services at Del Mar College. These services are there for them to use if they need help or need to borrow something like a laptop or calculator. Del Mar College has an abundance of student services for nearly all majors. However, not a lot of students take advantage of these services. College includes not only the cost of the classes, but also basic fees like the parking permit, graduation, grounds improvements, c a m p u s s e c u r i t y ; instructional support like the math, reading and writing labs; and the student services , which covers intramural sports, student club activities, and other related student programs. There are also special fees included with specific classes or late registration. Del Mar students pay for the maintenance and the use of the Math Lab, Stone Writing Center, Speech Lab and the Student Success Center in the St. Clair Building. Every semester, Del Mar College adds $7 to the registration payment for every student. These funds pay for the counseling services, the labs and also help fund the clubs and organization. So, if students pay for these amenities then how come they don’t use them more often? Employees from the different labs on campus visit classrooms at the beginning of the semester and pass out fliers throughout the semester
to encourage students to use their service. It’s the same with clubs; Rush Week and posting fliers around campus are ways to recruit students. Labs and clubs put the effort on getting themselves out there but often the students don’t want to try them. The Corpus Christi RTA also helps students get to where they need to be. They allow students to ride for free with their Del Mar student ID because it’s already paid for at the beginning of each semester at registration. Technically, it isn’t free. Instead of rushing home after class, students should spend the time on campus and try a club, use one of the labs, try intramural sports or use the career lab in the Harvin Center. If a club gives out shirts for students, take advantage of it because they used the money that students paid at registration. The Fall Carnival and the Spring Break Bash are also paid for by the students, so spend some time at the carnival, enjoy the DJ playing in the Harvin Center and take free snacks when they are available. Del Mar College has myriad activities for students to try on both East and West campus. Talk to the department you’re interested in to find out your options. Students should take advantage of the opportunity to get involved or use the services that are offered on campus.
Del Mar College has an abundance of student services for nearly all majors.
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“Zen Room and Counseling Center. Good outlets for stress and talking things out.” — Autumn Kiser, nursing
What student services do you plan to use? “I used the Zen Room a lot. Don’t use any other ones yet.” — Elizabeth Salinas, childhood education
“Mainly the library for studying and Math Lab because I have difficulty in that class.” — Jasmine Dudley, child development
“I go to the library every day and the Technology Resource Center.” — Rene Guerrero, radio and television “Definitely lab and study rooms because that’s where I can work best and at my own pace.” — Tyler Gautier, radio and television
“Stone Writing Center for my essays. I get a second opinion on my papers, which is nice.” — Miranda Ruiz, social work
“Probably only thing would be the gym but not really.” — Michael Stieh, physical therapy
“Math Lab because I have trouble with math. The library because it’s a good place to study because I can relax there and get help in the Stone Writing Center.” — Fabian Sandoval, liberal arts
“The library’s lab is close by and helpful. ” — George Martinez, court reporting
“Student Success Center because there is a lot of one-on-one with almost every major.” — Sarah Flores, nursing
“I haven’t heard much about sources but the Student Success Center because I want to succeed in math.” — Israel Deal, cyber security
CAMPUS
September 25, 2017
Heritage and heart inspire art
of her Mexican side along with her American side, which is apparent in her art. Del Mar sophomores Natalie Gomez and Sierra Quintana attended the art exhibit as first-timers. “It’s amazing. I wouldn’t be able to do it [art] myself, so it inspires me to want to do it,” Gomez said. Del Mar offers a program in Mexican-American studies that teaches students the history and experiences of Mexican-American men and women in the United States. Del Mar Art hopes to express the heritage through this exhibit, which will be held during Hispanic Heritage Month. The exhibit will be open to the public through Dec. 5. Artist talks will be hosted weekly through Oct. 12, which will give Del Mar students an opportunity to witness the experiences of local artists firsthand.
‘My Casa is Your Casa’ features work from students Gabbi Williams gwilliams@foghornnews.com Located in the center of the Cain Art Gallery you will come upon a sculpture of two busts. One is looking up and one is looking down. Each bust is overlaid with an antique print with a solemn expression. The face itself is painted in a style reminiscent of Dia de los Muertos, implementing the Mexican-American heritage of its creator, art professor Amorette Garza. “I like the idea of finding objects somebody may have had before, and I try to bring a different life to it,” Garza said. Garza said she portrays a “we’re all the same underneath” concept in her sculptured work. Garza’s piece, “Tchotchkes” (Two Heads), was one of several that highlighted work of the Mexican-American heritage as Del Mar Art hosted its opening reception for its exhibition of “Mexican-American Perspectives 2017: My Casa is Your Casa” on Sept. 15. “I try to instill in my students that there’s work involved, and if it’s something you love to do, you still need to put that dedication
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Students admire some of the artwork on display at the “Mexican-American Perspectives 2017: My Casa is Your Casa” exhibit in the Cain Art Gallery. and effort into it,” Garza said. Garza’s piece was from an array of local and regional artists who displayed their work. Mayra Zamora, local Chicana artist, displayed several pieces in the exhibit.
“I always joke with my mom and ask, ‘Was I born with a pencil in my hand?’” Zamora said. “I’ve been an artist all my life.” Zamora focuses on the three basic elements in art; line, shape, and color. According to Zamora, her art reflects a true blend
WHAT: “Mexican-American Perspectives 2017: My Casa is Your Casa” WHEN: Through Dec. 5; artist talks weekly through Oct. 12 WHERE: Cain Art Gallery, Fine Arts Building, Del Mar College East Campus COST: Free
Protesters set their sights on the circus Group gathers to speak out against Garden Bros. Marissa Lopez mlopez@foghornnews.com A small group of peaceful animal rights protesters stood outside the American Bank Center during the Garden Bros. Circus on Sept. 13. Since Barnum & Bailey announced in January it was no longer using animals in its shows, PETA has been campaigning for other shows to do the same. Faith Robinson, a representative from PETA, reached out to Del Mar College student Julieta Hernandez asking her to organize a protest. “Circus animals are not happy,” Hernandez shouted from protest lines. Hernandez organized the protest in hopes that she can help “inform people and try to be as educational as possible”
about the use of animals in the circus. “Animals shouldn’t be used for our entertainment,” said protester Anthony Solis. Another protester, Izzy Erratas, felt circus-goers have a lack of understanding of what circus animals endure. “Not enough people realize what is happening. It’s not right to be abusing animals and exploiting them,” Erratas said. Those who were coming for the show didn’t seem deterred. “Where else are we supposed to see animals? They aren’t putting them in zoos anymore” said circus-goer Cathy Gutierrez. Patricia Rodriguez brought her young daughter to see the show. “Everyone has seen a circus, it’s something to experience,” Rodriguez said. @Marissa_L95
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ABOVE: Lily Hernandez (left) and Julieta Hernandez stand in front of the American Bank Center to protest the use of animals in the Garden Bros. Circus. LEFT: Protesters gather outside the American Bank Center on Sept. 20 to peacefully protest the use of animals in the Garden Bros. Circus. Barnum & Bailey announced in January it was no longer using animals in its shows due to PETA’s campaigning against animal cruelty.
Student discounts common Veronica Vasquez vvasquez@foghornnews.com
Streaming services such as Amazon Prime, Spotify and Hulu have become popular among many people. But what many don’t know is most of these services offer student discounts. Music app Spotify recently began offering students the chance to purchase its services for only $4.99 a month for its Premium plan, and you can add Hulu as a free bonus. The service usually runs at $9.99 a month for Spotify Premium and $7.99 a month for Hulu with limited commercials. Aside from student entertainment, deals are also available on some educational resources. As students at Del Mar we are allowed access to all of the Microsoft Office bundles, which is a better deal than paying for the services that can cost you more
than $80 for an annual subscription. Jesus Flores, a sophomore, never knew that Office 365 was available to him for free. Flores said had he known, it would have saved him many hours in the library finishing up homework. He was thrilled to find out about Spotify and Hulu coming together for a great deal. “I already use Spotify for free right now. But now I know I can buy it for only $5 a month and watch my shows for free on Hulu, I will definitely pay for it,” Flores said. These services are there for students and not knowing about them puts them at a disadvantage at times. Instead of spending money that can be put toward textbooks or other items needed for school, students are spending money on one service they have already paid for while
being a student. “I have tried Amazon Prime free for the 30-day trial but I didn’t know they had an Amazon Prime for students,” said Freshman TJ Savigan, who added that he also planned to look into Office 365. To use Office 365 all you need is your student email and password, and to visit login.microsoftonline.com Apple users can purchase Apple Music for $4.99 a month as well compared to the price of $9.99 a month. Adobe Creative Cloud is another service that is discounted for students, for only $19.99 a month. Alamo Drafthouse offers a discount to students when bringing their student IDs. At 6 p.m., ticket prices will only be $6 compared with normal $9. To find more deals visit www. dealhack.com.
Film series in library on Fridays Azrael Montoya amontoya@foghornnews.com The 2017 Curricular Enrichment Film Series was scheduled to resume on Sept. 1, but because of problems with the air conditioning and the elevators, the film series resumed with the movie “Tower” on Sept. 22. Merry Bortz, head of Library Technical Services, said the series can be a rewarding experience. “It is a wide range of movies to provide the students with a cul-
tural experience,” Bortz said. The faculty selects the films. The film shown around Halloween is usually chosen for the purpose of entertainment value. The 2017 film series includes such films as “The Thing,” a movie about a haunting alien and destructive force, and “Macbeth,” about the future king of Scotland. Small snacks and covered drinks are allowed at the showings. The free film series is open to the public at 2 p.m. every Friday in the White Library in Room 530.
FILM SERIES Sept.29: “Eye in the Sky” Oct. 6: “Of Mind and Music” Oct. 13: “Still Alice” Oct.20: “Moonlight” Oct.27: “The Thing” Nov. 3: “Snowden Nov. 10: “Macbeth” Nov. 17: “Camille Claudel” Dec. 1: “Sophie Scholl The Final Days Dec. 8: “Network”
Sanctuary cities bill creates fear for many immigrants City of Robstown at forefront of fight against Senate Bill 4
Julieta Hernandez jhernandez@foghornnews.com Robstown recently gained notoriety for unanimously opposing Senate Bill 4, commonly known as the “sanctuary cities” bill. The bill is being heavily debated in cities with high undocumented populations, including Corpus Christi. This law would require local government officials to aid the work of federal immigration services, such as Border Patrol and ICE, by giving officials the right to ask anybody for their documentation based on suspicion rather than evidence. Del Mar College is not exempt from this potential law, either — with our campus being a Hispanic Serving Institution, there are many students who are aware and careful around the possible addition of this law. “I’m a visa student — but I’m here legally,” said DMC student José Miguel. He said that if he wasn’t, he’d be going the speed limit to avoid the possible confrontation. History professor Dawson Barrett describes the law as an overreach of federal government into local authority. “Just as there is a separation between branches of government, there should stay a separation between levels of government,” Barrett said. Local democratic control is challenged with the proposed Senate bill.
“It doesn’t seem fair since getting people to become legal is already made really hard,” said DMC student Becca Hammond. Other students such as Cody Benavides, a member of the Corpus Christi Solidarity Network, fear this law will lead to “unfair racial profiling and discrimination,” which is not a far cry considering the nation’s lingering issues concerning immigration policies. Although Gov. Greg Abbott signed SB4 on May 7, the law is still partially blocked as cities dispute whether the law is constitutional. As of Aug. 30, local officials can continue to make their own decisions as to whether they want to assist the federal immigration services, and they will not face fines for declining requests. Though many sanctuary cities have opposed the bill, the city of Corpus Christi has not had an official statement — although, the city has gotten pressure from protest groups, such as the Corpus Christi Immigration Coalition, which firmly calls the bill an “anti-immigrant” policy. Raul Alonzo Jr., a member of the CC Immigration Coalition and the Solidarity Network, recommends figuring out what you need to do to prepare and protest if necessary, and learning how to put pressure on elected officials. “The Corpus Christi Immigration Coalition is definitely against this law,” he said. It’s too early to know what the outcome will be. “No good, easy answer can be given,” DMC student James Kuhlemeier said about the law. “Whatever decision people will make, no one will be happy.”
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Experts talk suicide prevention Brittany Claramunt bclaramunt@foghornnews.com
Randy Paige wants to make sure nobody else has to go through the pain he endured. Paige, with the Corpus Christi Fire Department, spoke at the Suicide Prevention Symposium of the Coastal Bend, telling of his son’s battle with depression. “Our son was depressed for a year. He went to counseling and they said he wasn’t suicidal, then nine months later he committed suicide,” Paige said. Paige was joined at the third annual event, held Sept. 15 in Del Mar College’s Retama Room, by other guest speakers that included medical professionals and first
responders. The theme for this year’s event was the semicolon tattoo, which signifies people who have thought about or tried committing suicide but decided to keep moving forward in their life. Dr. John Allen, with Baylor University, said there are more than 1,200 ways to treat someone with depression or suicidal thoughts, but stressed that the most important thing is simply building a relationship with the person. Del Mar itself has the Counseling Center on both East and West campuses to help any students struggling emotionally. To make an appointment, call 361-698-1586 or email dmccounseling@delmar.edu.
Dr. John Allen (from left), with Baylor University; Dr. Anthony Montez, with Trinity College; Sgt. Denise Pace, with CCPD; and Randy Paige, with the Fire Department, discuss suicide prevention at the event. Josselyn Obregon/ Foghorn News
Volleyball tourney kicks off intramural sports
Two students on opposing teams face off at the net during the tournament, which began Sept. 19.
Photos by Josselyn Obregon/Foghorn News
James McDonnel spikes the ball to serve up a win for his team at the six-on-six volleyball tournament in the Kinesiology Building on East Campus. Chloe Carrillo ccarrillo@foghornnews.com Six-on-six volleyball kicked off the 2017-18 intramural sports season on Sept. 19. There are a variety of sports and activities planned this semester, including fan favorites like volleyball, basketball and football. The 100 Mile Challenge and 500,000 Step Challenge will also return. The 100 Mile Challenge is when a student has to attempt to reach 100 miles. This can be done by biking, swimming or running. The 500,000 Step Challenge is for people who may not want to do that and would much rather walk. Both run through one semester. Every week there is something new to look forward to. Collegiate High School students are encouraged to participate.
Kristy Urbick, Del Mar’s intra- forward to this year. murals director, said it is import“I’m really excited because this ant for the college to allow the is my last year to play and I am program to have Collegiate stu- able to do it with all of my friends. dents involved. It is going to be nice since this “I am really excited that we are is the only sport I participate in going to have a lot of people for since it’s the most fun. I’m really our activities,” Urbick said. glad Del Mar lets us be a part of “Building this,” said ColLOG ON legiate student those relationships with them oghorn ews .com Dominique Truand seeing them jillo. To see a full list of the fall grow throughout semester’s intramural activities, Roger Marin, the small time visit www.foghornnews.com. another student that I have been who participates here is nice,” she in both football said of Collegiate students. and basketball, said he was excitTracie Rodriguez, principal of ed about his final season. Collegiate High School, called it a “It is always fun competing great opportunity for high school with new people and playing students. against rivals,” Marin said. “I really would like students to Stay tuned for more updates participate because it really can throughout the season. Visbe both fun and healthy,” she said. it www.foghornnews.com for Students who have been a part a schedule of this semester’s of intramurals before are looking events.
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