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Finals — the ultimate stress test

Counseling Center offers various ways for students to cope Dolores Garza dgarza@foghornnews.com

Assignments overflowing, finals approaching and grades becoming a priority tie into the end of the semester, leaving students overwhelmed.

Del Mar College counselor Rita Hernandez said the Counseling Center can help students deal with stress, anxiety, depression and more.

“In the most stressful times, especially with finals coming up, remember to breathe,” Hernandez said. “Whenever we are facing a challenge we tend to hold our

breath until we take that plunge so be deliberate with your breathing.”

According to the American Institute of Stress (AIS), 60 percent of all human illness and disease is caused by stress. Three out of 4 doctor visits are for stress-related reasons. Stress increases the risk of heart disease, heart attack and stroke; therefore, it is important to know the signs of extreme stress.

“It’s different for everyone,” Hernandez said. “Some students might catch a cold, they might get a cold sore, they might start experiencing fatigue, while other students might have restlessness or not being able to sleep at night, and there are some folks who are stress-eaters; I’m one myself.”

About 40 percent of people overeat or eat unhealthy foods, according to the AIS, and 44 percent

of people lose sleep every night.

Often, people take on more than they can handle, which can trigger stress.

“Stress can be triggered by taking on more than the day allows,” Hernandez said. “There are plenty of students who have been able to take a full load and have a fulltime job and raise a family but it’s important that if you plan to do all of those things that you’ve got a good stress management.”

Hernandez also said students should have a good support system.

“Typically you have your obligations to pay rent, to pay your bills, and to feed yourself so that can’t be cut out because that’s essential to surviving.” Hernandez said.

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The Counseling Center offers services and hosts events thoughout the year, including therapy dogs to help students deal with the stresses that go along with school.

An American dream interrupted Faculty

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Locks changed on many rooms in effort to boost security Mark Young myoung@foghornnews.com

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As Sabah Mohammad looks forward to graduation, she reflects on everything her family has been through. Mohammad has held on to traditions from her culture while embracing the American way of life.

Collegiate High School student moves on after tragedy Mia Estrada Collegiate High School Sabah Mohammad remembers the Saturday morning vividly, abruptly awakened by the screams of her mother being viciously attacked.

The 20-year-old Collegiate student recalls the shock of her and her younger brother standing in the living room, seeing their mother being stabbed by their father. Her other siblings were standing in terror.

Mohammad saw blood gushing out her mother’s arm and ran to her father in an effort to stop the attack.

“I ran to my dad and tried to take the knife away from him,”

Mohammad said. “Eventually I got the knife away and tried to run the other way, but he grabbed me from the back and put his hands on my hands and bit me and took the knife away.”

Mohammad screamed from the injury and let go.

Her father raced after her mother, who had rushed down the Westside apartment stairs to the parking lot looking for safety.

He resumed his attack, dragging her and stabbing her in the foot and leg.

The police came in time to stop the attack, leaving Mohammad in shock trying to process what had just happened and her mother fighting for her life.

“I just remember screaming, ‘Hurry up she’s dying, get help,’” Mohammad said.

In the chaos and shock, paramedics arrived. Mohammad didn’t let go of her mother, resist-

ing the aid as they pushed her — pital for three days while she reshe knew this might be the last covered from her wounds. time she got to see her.

Six months before the attack, “I thought she wasn’t going to her father had lost his job for come back,” Mohammad said. “I the first time and was suffering held her in my arms, she couldn’t from depression. He attempted breathe and was suicide several trying to catch “I just remember times. her breath.”

Unable to A l t h o u g h screaming, ‘Hurry pay for bills, her mother was the electricity stabbed in the up she’s dying, get at home shut foot, leg, arm off, leaving Mohelp.’” and stomach, hammad to among other — Sabah Mohammad, stay after school places, she surtill 9 Collegiate HS student sometimes vived. at night finishM ohammad ing homework. never saw the Her father horrors of that was too embarmorning coming; Mohammad’s rassed to go to charities. Mohamfather was a certain discipliner mad made it her responsibility but hadn’t been violent to the to ask for help of public utilities family in the past. Her father was at school. Collegiate Academic sentenced to 15 years in prison.

(See Mohammad on Page 4) Her mother stayed in the hos-

With campus carry coming to Del Mar, the last thing any teacher wants is to not be able to quickly lock their door in an emergency.

Fortunately, the college is nearly done installing new locks in many classrooms, which was proposed more than two years ago.

The problem lies with a previously large amount of locks on both DMC’s East and West campuses not being able to lock from the inside. This means that to securely lock the door, a person has to use a key from the outside.

With licensed conPaul Gottemoller cealed carry started the effort permit holdbeing to get the locks ers able to bring fixed on campus. handguns to DMC in the fall, some employees are worried there is an increased safety risk in terms of proper lockdowns and other safety procedures.

The problem was first brought up in October 2014 at a Faculty Council meeting by then member Paul Gottemoller, who in the report from the meeting motioned that “a method is needed to secure the classroom and office doors from the inside in case of a lockdown.”

“At the time we were going through active shooter trainings and I joked to one of my classes about how ridiculous it was that you couldn’t lock the door from the inside,” said Gottemoller, a government professor. “This isn’t ‘Halo,’ you don’t get multiple lives (See Locks on Page 3)

Community moves forward, holds on to their history Local leaders worry over residents as they plan for the future

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Pastor Adam Carrington leads an early morning Bible study at Brooks AME Worship Center. He has been with the church since 2014.

Pastor Adam Carrington of the Brooks AME Worship Center has been on the front lines fighting for the Northside residents since he moved to the area from Austin.

“The biggest issue right now is trust,” Carrington said. “This process takes a while and that takes a toll.”

Carrington feels like his duty is to help keep the residents informed and that’s what he’s been doing

since he moved here in 2014. This is er than they thought. why he chairs the Citizens Alliance “People are finding out they have for Fairness and Progreverse mortgages ress, a community that their parents took BUILT ON action group. He also out,” Carrington said. sits on the Communi“The deeds aren’t free UNCERTAINTY ty Advisory Board, or This semester the Foghorn and clear.”

CAB. This allows him News will run a series of For the people to directly interact reports on the people who choose to stay, with Texas Depart- affected by the Harbor or don’t have a choice ment of Transporta- Bridge replacement but to stay, “I want tion, the Federal High- project. them to be able to way Administration live peacefully in an and the Port Authorienvironmentally safe ty of Corpus Christi then inform the neighborhood,” he said. community of what’s going on.

Carrington said if the church were Carrington estimates that about offered the right amount of money, 60 percent of people want to leave (See Bridge on Page 5) the area, but it might be a little hard-

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Lab focuses on reading

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DMC Science Team to bring studies to Congress Kimberly Vera kvera@foghornnews.com

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Gonzalo Rodriguez, aviation maintenance, uses the lab to work on assignments for class. The Reading Lab provides several computer stations and other resources.

Nomaan Khan nkhan@foghornnews.com As students enter the Coles Building, they’re greeted by a poster of Frederick Douglass that states, “Once you learn to read, you will forever be free.”

A vital and critical skill, good reading is an asset for anyone, and Del Mar College has a Reading Lab dedicated to helping students master the skill.

“We are here to support. We help students become ‘critical readers,’ especially students who are in reading and writing courses at the developmental level,” lab coordinator Forrest McDowell said.

The DMC Reading Lab offers many services for students including peer-tutoring, multiple computer stations, Disability Services, EOSL resources, vocab building, workshops and overall tips and strategies on how to improve comprehension.

According to McDowell, Del Mar has 400-500 students who are in a developmental reading or writing class each semester, and the lab is able to accommodate any who might need help.

“We have workshops, we have

tutoring and we also have SmartNikki Garcia, a peer-tutor at the boards for instructors lab, said their main to use,” he said. point is to make sure b a L g Professors can students pass their in d a Re bring an entire class courses. to . m a.

HOURS: 8 ay to one of the two “We focus on a 8 p.m. Mond rsday, computer labs in the lot of one-on-one to u through Th 0 facility. There they make sure it’s more 8 a.m. to 12:3 a.m. can use not only the personal.

We can also 9 , p.m. Friday rday Read-On programs help deaf students tu to 2 p.m. Sa on the touchscreen and students with 61computers, but also other disabilities as CONTACT: 3 5 3 5 -1 the Instructional well,” Garcia said.

698 Smartboards for lecGarcia, who is tures and other class studying to be a media. nurse practitioner, Ariana Escamilla, one of the said she used to come to the lab assistants, said the lab is also Reading Lab for help because she open to everyone in the commu- found the place to be very “cozy nity. and comfortable, so you feel a lot “We even get physics majors more relaxed as a student.” who come in with their textbooks For students who want to relax because they need help under- a bit more, they can escape from standing what the question is ex- their coursework by picking up a actly asking,” Escamilla said. book from the stack of free ones Lab Assistant Sheridon Dyer in the lab. said the staff can help students in There’s a variety of different a number of ways. books to pick from and McDowell “We can help peer-edit papers if says he encourages all students need be, we can help with WebD- to come and read from their free MC and Canvas functioning, and lending library. He says he wants we can even communicate with students to keep reading over instructors on behalf of a student and over as much as they can beto clarify any misconceptions on cause “repetition is the key to bethe student’s part.” coming a better reader.”

Research Day reaches Del Mar Students present projects to attendees in the Harvin Center Colby Farr cfarr@foghornnews.com

Del Mar student Lara Clancy was ecstatic when she realized her research might be published.

“I’m so excited to be able to work with and help a nonprofit group save sea turtles,” she said.

Clancy and her research partner, Erica Duncan, held their research on display at Student Research Day, hosted by Del Mar College in the Harvin Center.

Dr. Geert Schmid-Schönbein, professor and chairman of the Department of Bioengineering at the University of California San Diego, spoke at the April 21 event.

Schmid-Schonbein’s lecture was titled “Autodigestion and Proteolytic Receptor Cleavage as Basis for Cell Dysfunction and Organ Failure.”

Poster boards lined the walls, chronicling the countless hours of research and experiments.

Students were all smiles as they presented their research.

John Ramirez worked on his project for nine weeks last summer and said it was a great experience.

“It was amazing. I had to learn so much in the first week,” Ramirez

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Jennifer Chavajay (left) presents her research to Bianca Lais in the Retama Room. Students spent countless hours working on their projects. said. “I got to work alongside some pretty prestigious people.”

Other students were just as excited about presenting their research, if not a little nervous. Wyatt Hooks, environmental science major, said this was his second time presenting research.

“I’m still a little nervous but it’s better,” Hooks said. “I really like this stuff though.”

Jennifer Charajay, biology major, spoke on the pride that she feels when she presents, saying,

“It’s pretty fun but nerve-wracking.”

“It gives you pride because you get to show off what you did this semester,” Charajay said.

Assistant Professor of Biology Robert Hatherill said “it’s just a fantastic feeling” getting to see his students present their research.

“I’m so happy for them because they’re so excited,” he said. @colby_farr

The Del Mar College Natural Science Team is one of 10 national finalists to present their studies to Congress.

The students are among 10 teams selected from colleges across the country to participate in an intensive Innovation Boot Camp and move onto the final round in the Community College Innovation Challenge Addressing Societal Problems.

“I think we’ve got a great project; we have all put a lot of effort into this so we are really going to try our hardest to see if it will come out well,” team member John Ramirez said.

“We’re one of 10 finalists, so I know that all of the teams are going to be going are very well prepared, I feel that we are well prepared but it’s going to be some steep competition. As far as how it’s going to turn out in the end, I’m hopeful, I really am,” Ramirez said.

Professor of biology and team adviser John “Rob” Hatherill said he was proud of the team.

“It’s an excellent feeling to see them work so hard and then get recognized for that hard work.

They really worked hard hours to put together the package for this competition and now they are recognized one of 10 nationally,” Hatherill said.

“To me it’s great working with students like that, that are so motivated and I can’t wait for the competition, it doesn’t get any better than this, because they get to present to the U.S. Congress.”

Hatherill said.

Del Mar’s team was selected for their proposal to use viruses to fight antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

The team includes Danial Nasr, Ray Pray and Ramirez, who are all biotechnology majors in the Natural Science Department. Hatherill and Daisy Zhang are the leading professors behind the students and the program.

“Some of them are teaching assistants, so they’re working hard, they’ve gone on multiple internships and they understand research. One of them was adapt in video editing which is important because you need to have a professional video that you submit as part of the package for the competition and we got an excellent video because of that,” Hatherill said.

The students worked with a mentor faculty member and an industry partner to foster entrepreneur and professional skills.

“The students’ tireless dedication and access to a discovery-based research program that Dr. Daisy Zhang and I have implemented, Zhang and I started this research and the students really built up on it so we have been working in this project for 10 years,” Hatherill said.

The team’s project falls into the maker-to-manufacture category and is titled “Slowing Antibiotic Resistance with EnteroSword.”

The project focuses on bacteria resistant to conventional antibiotics treatment methods with the biotechnology team advocating the use of tailor-made viruses that target harmful bacteria without endangering humans.

“This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for us and we are very excited, we have spent countless hours in the lab and doing extra research so I feel that we are very prepared and I know we’ll do great,” Pray said.

Nasr said he was confident.

“We have a great plan and a very strong portion and design about what we are going to do.

It was absolutely a group effort and we are very excited about the competition,” Nasr said.

Student picked for national summer research project Solis was chosen from over 200 applicants across the U.S. Michelle Mirelez mmirelez@foghornnews.com Not every student has a plan for what they want to do when they leave Del Mar College, but Alex Solis, biology major, has set his course.

Solis was accepted into the Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory’s summer education program in Gothic, Colorado.

The program is an independent research and course where he will be awarded with eight credits for the independent research and two credits for the course.

He was chosen from over 200 sen for this award. applicants across the U.S. for the “He has a strong interest in independent research ecology and in continuprogram, being only one ing his education by goof five who gets to work ing to graduate school. with mentor Rosemary He has a lot of biologiSmith, a professor from cal knowledge from the Idaho State Universiclassroom, but hasn’t ty. They will study the yet had an opportunity ecology and behavior to do independent reof carrion beetles focussearch. We thought we ing on habitat selection, could offer him that opanti-predator behaviors, portunity,” said Jennifer competition and repro- Alex Solis hopes Reithel, science director duction strategies. at RMBL. to make an He was also awarded impact with his With hobbies like surfthe Research Experi- research. ing, camping and hiking, ence for Undergraduates Solis feels it is important program, where he will receive to learn more about our ecosysa $5,250 stipend as well as free tem. His dream job after he gets room and board and travel. He his Ph.D. is to do field research on was only one of 10 students cho- bears and bats.

“I want to make a difference and I think research is my way to go. I just want to be impactful,” Solis said.

He credits family with helping him get to where he is academically.

“My mom (Cynthia) and sister (Samantha) have been a big support system,” he said.

Gerald Sansing, a professor of biology at Del Mar, has known Solis since he was young. Solis called Sansing his mentor and the influential reason why he chose to go into the biology field.

“I’ve always tried encouraging him, because he is a very bright young man,” Sansing said. @mmirelez16

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Students, faculty awarded for success Mark Young myoung@foghornnews.com The college honored its best and brightest students and staff at the 66th annual Recognition Day ceremony.

Held at the West Campus dome, the event recognizes students from each academic program who won an award, as well as students involved in extracurricular activities, those being inducted into the Hall of Fame and outstanding faculty.

Beth Lewis, vice president of academic affairs and provost, introduced the event, congratulating them on their hard work.

“If you want to go fast, go alone,” said Lewis, quoting an African proverb.” If you want to go far, go together.”

Glen Allen Ellis and Janice C. Spigner from West Campus, along with Billy Bob Long from East Campus, were honored as instructors of the year.

Tearing up, Long said that he “did it all for his students” and that he felt this is where he truly belonged in life.

Ellis and Spigner also added to this sentiment, and thanked their students for voting for them.

Faculty advisers Jennifer Sramek, of East Campus, and Epitacio Carpentier, of West Campus, were recognized for their work as well.

The SGA, Phi Theta Kappa, Vocal Viking and Foghorn News were all recognized for their recent work and awards.

Speech professor Sarah Contreras spoke for the Hall of Fame Inductees and told the audience about their work and accomplishments. Marjorie Bryant-Sparrow, Brittany Lee Claramunt, Meagan Lee Falcon, Kenneth S. McGraw, Susana Diana Samayoa and Karl Valerdi were inducted into the Hall of Fame for the 2016-17 school year.

Bryant-Sparrow said she feels “very honored and proud.”

“You can teach an old dog new tricks,” said Bryant-Sparrow, a nontraditional student.

Claramunt said the hard work was worth it.

“I feel like every sacrifice I’ve done, every sleepless night I’ve had and every opportunity I’ve taken has led up to being recognized, even though I wasn’t working towards being recognized, it’s just my work ethic,” Claramunt said.

The college later honored longterm employees with its Service Awards. Claudia Jackson, Randolph Flowers, Dolores Huerta and Debra Hughes led the pack with 40 years at DMC.

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The new DMC Viking Mascot makes a fun entrance shortly before the ceremony.

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ABOVE: Dean Cheryl Sanders (right) hugs Hall of Fame inductee Marjorie Bryant-Sparrow as she accepts an award for the Who’s Who of American Junior Colleges.

LEFT: East Campus Instructor of the Year Billy Bob Long hugs Melinda Siotos, a nursing student and tutor who came to the ceremony to support Long.

(LOCKS from Page 1) in real life.”

Citing safety issues, he was not the only to take a concern, as then chair of the board, Teresa Klein, a psychology professor, made it a top priority.

“The board unanimously voted in favor of proposing the locks be fixed,” said Klein, who then took it to President Mark Escamilla and Charles Miller, the superintendent of physical facilities, by November of 2014. ”I understand that some things at the college move slowly, but it’s an important topic because we can never know what might happen,” Klein said.

The locks were brought up approximately 10 times over the next two years with reports from the saying Sept. 4, 2015, meeting stating, “no council members could verify that locks are being changed so that they can be locked from inside rooms without using keys,” almost a year after it was proposed.

The college said the problem was largely tied to budgeting.

Miller said DMC ordered 700 of the locks at about $380 each. He said over $275,000 was spent on locks, including hiring outside contractors to install them. This money was not originally included in the budget, which added to the delays.

Luckily, the majority of the locks have already been installed, with about “70 left on East Campus and around 25 on West Campus,” according to Miller, who also said it was “realistic that they would be installed by August.”

Other safety improvements are also expected as the college moves forward with $139 million worth of construction approved by voters in 2014, according to Claudia Jackson with College Relations.

Some of these renovations and updates will be to enhance the safety of students at Del Mar, with departments working on alerts and updated procedures.

No matter how much the locks cost, there is no price for safety,” Gottemoller said. “I knew it was a safety problem and so did everyone else on the council and with the new gun laws, you can’t be too careful.”

Klein said the changes would make the staff fell more secure.

“God forbid we ever have something bad happen where we have to go into a lockdown, but say we do, not all of the adjunct faculty have keys to their rooms. If the locks don’t lock from the inside, they would be in serious danger. If a faculty member doesn’t have a key and the door opens toward the outside, then they can’t barricade the door and no one wants to be in that situation,” Klein said.

(STRESS from Page 1) “A lot of times the only thing that can give are our relationships with people or school … so if stress becomes so overwhelming, relationships, those extracurricular things, and even school sort of is the casualty.”

Keeping a list of your priorities and staying on top of all tasks are just a few ways to manage or reduce stress.

“Exercise is really great, even just walking, that’s usually not a problem with parking and drinking plenty of water and staying hydrated will reduce headaches,” Hernandez said. “Most adults are deficient in Vitamin D because we don’t play outside the way children do so getting a little bit of Vitamin D can be helpful as well.”

Counselors encourage students to attend counseling when things become difficult as even the smallest amount of stress can lead to extreme situations.

Mark Young, president of Safe Space, put together the LGBT club at Del Mar to help students feel like they can be themselves.

“It’s a place where it doesn’t matter who you are and this falls in line with an environment of dealing with stress or anxiety,” Young said.

The Safe Space club has planned an event for May 2 to attend counseling as

they deal with stress.

“The week of finals is very stressful,” Young said. “I myself am very stressed and I think everyone just wants time to breathe for a second so I thought of the idea of planning this with the Counseling Center so people can breathe and relax just for second.”

The Counseling Center provides a quiet area known as the Zen Zone for students to work in or even just to relax with massage chairs, soft music and soft lighting.

The library is another place available for students on both East Campus and West Campus to get their work done. Because of a smaller staff, they will not be extending their hours for finals.

Del Mar College provides much support for students and encourages them to take advantage of it if they need help.

“On campus, you’ve got personal support through counseling, you’ve got academic support through faculty and tutoring, you’ve got social support through clubs and organizations,” Hernandez said. “So we’ve got the support available, it’s a matter of you taking advantage of it” Counselors are available to meet with students by appointment and can be contacted at 361-698-1586 or 361-698-1649.

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Rapid Track Session III (Jan. 17-Feb. 27) Final exams will be administered on the last class day of the session.

8-Weeks’ Session II (March 20-May 10) Final exams will be administered on the last class day of the session.

Rapid Track Session IV (March 20-April 24) Final exams will be administered on the last class day of the session.

Maymester Session (May 11-26) Final exams will be administered on the last class day of the session.

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From GED to student of the year Arriola is the top student in the paralegal program Mark Young myoung@foghornnews.com Many people think GED students would never be able to get into law school. Cristina Arriola is on her way to proving them wrong.

Named the Paralegal Student of the Year by Del Mar College, Arriola has come a long way to achieve this honor. At 28, she earned the Outstanding Academic Student award that is given out to one student from each department.

While Arriola has worked hard for this award, the journey has been anything but easy. She dropped out of high school in 10th grade as she didn’t see “the importance of being in school or getting a degree.”

This attitude stuck until Arriola was 18 and miscarried her child at 28 weeks because of an umbilical cord accident. She later got her son’s name, Dominic, tattooed on her collarbone.

“After he died, I thought, what was my purpose? Where am I supposed to go and who am I supposed to be? I buried him two days before my 19th birthday and fell into depression,” she said.

While she didn’t go to school after that she began to think more about her future. She received another push toward getting an education just a year later when her older brother, Daniel, was diagnosed with cancer.

“It threw my world into chaos,” Arriola said. “Less than a year after losing my child, I was possibly going to lose my brother, who helped me so much after losing my child.

You live in denial about things like this happening, but cancer runs in my family and my brother had it.”

Her brother was one of the main reasons Arriola decided to go back to school as he stressed its importance.

“Danny motivated me to go (Mohammad from Page 1) Counselor Vidal Anzaldua guided her through the different opportunities of food stamps and housing.

“Sabah kept saying what a wonderful country this is, they recognize that there’s people that need help and this country will help,” Anzaldua said.

Anzaldua helped Mohammad through the process of applying for food stamps and was amazed by her reaction of too much government help.

“She came in and asked me how to give back some of the food stamps,” Anzaldua said, adding that Mohammad and her family wanted to give some of the food stamps back so they could offer the money to others in need.

“He’s my hero, my whole family’s hero,” Mohammad said about Anzaldua. “Collegiate High School as a whole has shaped who I am. If it wasn’t for the school or the people in it, I wouldn’t be where I am.”

A NEW HOME, CULTURE At age 11, Mohammad moved from the city of Peshawar in Pakistan to America. Her father had been living in Corpus Christi for 35 years before and decided to relocate the family to America for better education and facilities.

Peshawar was in the news after the The Army Public School and Col-

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Cristina Arriola works on one of her assignments for her law classes. After graduating with her associate degree in paralegal studies from Del Mar, she'll be attending the University of Houston in the fall. back to school and made me promise that I would no matter what happened,” Arriola said. “He knew how important it was and wanted me to have a good life.”

Shortly after Arriola promised her brother that she would go to school, he passed away.

“I didn’t go to school right away, but I knew that I would,” she said.

Needing a change, at 23, Arriola moved to Chicago, where she “saw a little bit more of the world and saw that [she] could go do more and be more.”

While working in Chicago, she worked with people who had bachelor's degrees and saw that she would really need to continue school to keep going with her life. lege was attacked by the Pakistani Taliban in 2014, leaving 141 people dead, including 132 schoolchildren.

Mohammad’s fiancé, who lives in Pakistan, attended the college before the attack and was relieved by his absence of the school.

Coming to America with no knowledge of the language, Mohammad was scared but now speaks English fluently.

While living in Corpus Christi, she was faced with pressure to change; she noticed the rivalries of Americanization. Having to adapt to new clothing was one of the greatest struggles she went through.

“I didn’t like the idea that I would have to start dressing like Americans,” Mohammad said.

However, these American concepts of changing weren’t all bad pressures for Mohammad; she recognized that they were more positive than negative.

“The pressure for me was to be more open, more independent because in Pakistan women don’t get a lot of rights to be independent and be themselves,” Mohammad said.

The pressure of assimilation in America, however, didn’t stop the students and adults from stereotyping Muslim culture. She was faced with criticism and was often overlooked by the fact that she was just a simple human being, who was often associated with people who ruined the Islamic image.

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Mohammad shakes one of her prayer rugs at the Corpus Christi mosque she attends.

She decided to move back home and focus on school.

“I came back in 2014 and went to Del Mar to get my GED. I successfully got it my first try and decided to stay at Del Mar and work toward a degree,” Arriola said.

“However, I knew I was going to be at a disadvantage.”

Having not been in school since she was 17, Arriola came to Del Mar with little hopes.

“I didn’t even know what a flash drive was,” Arriola said, laughing. “It was 2014 for God’s sake and I had to relearn everything.”

Nonetheless, Arriola was determined.

“I got all A’s and one B my first semester and thought, ‘Hey, may-

be I can keep doing this.’”

Inspired by seeing lawyers on TV as a kid, Arriola signed up as a paralegal student at Del Mar, even though she saw it as a pipe dream.

“It didn’t seem realistic that a GED student could ever make it as a lawyer or work toward that goal with any success.” However, Arriola said, ”my professors at Del Mar showed me that I could do well regardless of my past and go to law school one day.”

Gail Dorn, the director of the paralegal studies program, took notice of her determination.

“What set Cristina apart was her resolve to not only make a difference through her own actions, but to inspire others through knowl-

edge not obfuscation,” Dorn said.

“Arriola is passionate about the paralegal profession and continuing her education to pursue a career where she can help people and make a difference” Dorn said.

“She is a serious student yet keeps a sense of humor about herself and events she cannot control but desires to impact in a meaningful way.”

Arriola said she looks forward to making a difference.

“I really want to help people, fight injustice and make a difference in people's lives. After Trump got elected, it really opened my eyes to what is going on in the world and why I want to become a lawyer. If a corrupt man like him can become president, who knows what else is happening that people know nothing about,” Arriola said.

Her focus will be on not only injustice and civil rights, but matters like health care.

“I recently went to Washington, D.C., to tell my representatives to not enact the American Health Care Act and not cut Medicaid programs. I personally told Congressman Blake Farenholdt that Medicaid had saved people in my family’s life and that my brother, Daniel, was unable to qualify for Medicaid because Texas is not an expansion state and wasn’t able to go to the doctor enough. If he had been insured, they might have been able to diagnose the cancer sooner and treat him, but it was too late.”

Arriola will be attending the University of Houston next fall and plans on majoring in political science before going to law school.

She one day would also like to become a judge or do something to help the public.

“It’s still hard to believe that I got picked to be the Paralegal Student of the Year. I guess if a dropout GED student can win an outstanding student award then anyone can,” she said jokingly. @foghornmark

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Sahab Mohammad talks with her Collegiate counselor Vidal Anzaldua. Anzaldua helped Mohammad apply for assistance for her family after her father lost his job and was unable to pay the bills.

“They would make comments like home when at the mosque and like, ‘You’re a terrorist,’ and people she attends every Sunday for her thought I knew Osama bin Laden,” and her siblings sake of not forgetMohammad said. ting where they come from.

These viscous judgments led her “We all trust each other,” she said, to remove the traditional hijab that and even leaves her car doors unMuslim women wear around their locked while attending. heads.

“I was bullied from it a lot and I STAYING STRONG was scared,” Mohammad said.

The surprising violence of her In high school, she began to wear father hindered with school, her it again. After the domestic violence mental being, among many other incident of her father, she wore it for obligations. comfort.

“We never expected my dad to “I didn’t feel safe without him and do something like that, he was a my hijab makes me feel safer as a fe- little strict but we just thought that male, as a woman and I decided to was him as a dad,” she said. start wearing it once again,” MohamYet she and her family hope to remad said. unite with her father.

Mohammad grew up hearing “People make mistakes and that students’ remarks was one of my of terrorism to- “We never expected dad’s mistakes, ward her due to my dad to do some- and my dad’s her noticeable mistake just clothing, but also happened to be thing like that.” perceives social one of the really — Sahab Mohammad, bad ones,” she media for putting an opposing imCollegiate HS student said.According to age of Muslims.

“Just because Mohammad, the media or anyone else who gives she does not hate her dad. us a negative connotation or just the “Everything happens for a reahandful of people who have ruined son,” she said. the image that doesn’t mean we’re With graduation coming up for all the same, that all Muslims are the Collegiate, she misses her father and same,” Mohammad said. “it’s very hard” for her but she continAccording to Mohammad, it’s ues to stay strong with her support “ridiculous” for people to bear a dis- system. missal perception of Muslims.

“Where I am today and all the “We shouldn’t be judged for what things I’ve been through and still we believe in and we shouldn’t be been able to overcome them is bejudged for the way we dress,” she cause of who I am and where I come said. from,” Mohammad said.

One of the places that brings her Mohammad will be attending comfort and has a deep connection Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi with is the Islamic Society of S Texas next fall and hopes to earn a Ph.D. in Mosque here in Corpus Christi. sociology. Her main focus is children.

According to Mohammed, it feels “I was going to major in nurs-

ing for my mom, but I decided to change all that when we went through this incident,” she said. “Social workers, the way they’ve helped me and changed my life, I hope to change other girls and families lives too.”

Mohammad hopes to work with CPS to help children and families as a social worker. She also plans on opening charities in America, Pakistan and branches in other countries to help empower children through education.

“In Pakistan I see a lot of kids on the street and they work to provide for their families and I hope to put those kids in school,” she said.

Mohammad’s mother, Rubeena Mohammad, has a hard time expressing her emotions to her children, but is grateful she has them to support her.

“Without her I don’t know what our family would do. She does everything for us and we really appreciate it,” Rubeena Mohammad said.

The struggle with domestic violence and discrimination Mohammad’s faced while living in America has brought her closer to seeking independence and appreciating the life she has. She sets an example for her siblings and others who are fighting though a hard time.

“Life is beautiful, the only thing I would change is for my dad to be with us. I’m hoping to build other people’s lives like many people have built mine and encourage others, and be an example,” she said.

Mohammad and her family are in a better state of mind, although they still continue to overcome the traumatic hardship they experienced less than two years ago.

“We know we have each other and that’s all that matters,” she said.

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Wonka wonderland on West Campus Students show off their skills with their final exam, the Chocolate Gala Adriana King aking@foghornnews.com Every two years, the culinary program at Del Mar holds a class devoted solely to one of the most popular treats: chocolate. At the end of this course, students are challenged to create their very own creations, as long as chocolate is a key

(Bridge from Page 1) they would relocate. Carrington said he is worried about eminent domain, not just for the church but also for the homeowners who stay.

“If that were to happen, a lot of people wouldn’t get a fair shake,” he said. “The church has lawyers and we can fight most of the people here cannot.”

Carrington said, though he used to believe this was all discriminatory, “it’s just the land. It’s close to the water which means it’s close to growth.”

He stated he feels that if there is in fact discrimination going on that it is likely more socioeconomic in nature than racial.

“When I moved here I thought it was about skin color; now I think it’s about poverty,” he said. “These are poor people on valuable land.”

Lamont Taylor, also with the Citizen’s Alliance, feels the same way.

ingredient, and present them during the “Chocolate Gala.”

This year the gala took place on April 20 in the restaurant management building on West Campus. Everyone was invited to come see and enjoy the outcome of several weeks of emersion into the world of chocolate.

Thirteen students participated in the event, which boasted dozens of sweet treats, plus savory dishes like enchiladas, stew and chili. A large aquarium sat in the center of the spread, filled with coral, fish and other items found in the

sea that the students made themselves, all edible and made out of chocolate and sugar.

“I learned a lot about chocolate, it’s amazing. The difference between the expensive chocolate versus a Hershey bar is huge,” said Christa Pruesser, who made over five different candies for the event.

The students didn’t only learn how to prepare chocolates, but also the history, pairings and more.

“You get to know the history of chocolate,” said Jameson Bucsit. “I tasted chocolate from the early ages and it had no

sugar and was really bitter. I thought, ‘This is really how it started?’”

Claudia Hurt, assistant professor of hospitality management and teacher of the chocolate class, wants students to be able to take what they learn in the course and use it in the future.

“It’s an art that’s getting lost. We’re helping them develop skills they can use,” Hurt said. “This is the final project for my chocolate class. It’s nice to see people enjoy the fruits of our labor.”

For some students, this class was just another course in their degree plan, but others left more enriched than they had anticipated.

“It was really fascinating, I wanted to learn more,” said Cristina Olvera. “It’s a nice treat, and not just a sweet, it’s comforting.” @akingisaqueen

FAR LEFT: Victor Aguirre puts a variety of treats on his plate during the Chocolate Gala.

LEFT: Cristina Olvera and Arnoldo Leon serve savory dishes made with chocolate during the final for their class, the Chocolate Gala.

BELOW: Jubilation Waite (from left), Adrian Martin, Deanna Coleman and Cristina Olvera manage the dishes they’ve prepared during the Chocolate Gala.

Photos by Adriana King/Foghorn News

“This is a HUB (historically under-utilized business) zone,” he said.

Taylor explained that this means the land is desirable for growth and that the government would typically even give tax breaks to get more businesses into the area.

Taylor also worries about the older people in the community.

“What has the government done and what are they going to do for the elderly people?” Taylor asked.

“They’re citizens. We’re citizens, they’re supposed to help us.”

Taylor said he plans on leaving the area.

“I have property all over the Northside, so I’ll probably sell two pieces,” he said.

Taylor said that he looks forward to the development of the area.

“It will make a lot of good opportunities for the youth in the community, if they apply themselves.” He said he hopes they start to stay.

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Rose Cornelius-Crawford was raised in the Northside along with her seven siblings. Her mother valued education, ensuring that all of her children graduated high school. Cornelius-Crawford recalled how she and her siblings would help her mother with math when her mother decided to go back to school to get her diploma. Cornelius-Crawford now resides in her family home, but will be selling the home and moving. “It’s time for us to go,” she said.

“I’ll leave the history of the neighborhood when I go,” he said. “I’ll take with me a sense of accomplishment, of helping people get what they need.”

Daniel Pena, with the Citizen’s Alliance, said he will stay.

“I’m not planning on moving,” Pena said. “I’m not going anywhere, wasn’t intending to. Never have.”

Pena echoed Carrington and Taylor’s sentiments about the elderly people of the area. There are a lot of senior citizens,” he said. “I think they’re being taken advantage of.”

As for Carrington, “I may not have grown up here but I grew up in neighborhoods like this.”

The neighborhood may not have changed him, but he will carry pieces of it with him when he leaves.

“I’ll carry the character with me.

The love. The history,” Carrington said. “I hate to see it go away under these circumstances.”

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Sam Johnson, a longtime barber on the Northside, enjoys a few moments between haircuts. Johnson has been cutting hair in the community since 1953 and has become a staple of the area.

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Head to the ballot box informed

Mark Young myoung@foghornnews.com

Just six months after electing a new mayor, Corpus Christi residents are returning to the polls to pick another. Eight candidates from various fields are vying for votes, with the special election set for May 6.

The seat was left vacant after Dan McQueen stepped down after just 37 days when it was discovered that he had lied about his qualifications.

Out of the eight candidates running, one needs to get over 50.1 percent of the vote

Candidate

Mark Di Carlo Attorney

or the race will go to a runoff, which would things, water and roads. be June 26.

All the candidates have spoken exThe candidates in the running are attor- tensively about their plans to fix these ney Mark Di Carlo, busithings ever since each Read the candidates' full ness owner and former announced they were Mayor Nelda Martinez, answers at foghornnews.com running. There have been business owner Margareta multiple forums concernFratila, assistant principal Jonathan Gari- ing these issues that have been happening son, retired photographer Ray Madrigal, throughout the past month. business owner James Hernandez, City In preparation of the election, the FogCouncilman Joe McComb and retired engi- horn News sent out 20-question questionneer Larry White. naires for the candidates to fill out and The conversation surrounding the elec- send back. We told them to stay under 150 tion so far has mostly centered on two words for each question and that if they

Aside from the roads and water, what would be your highest priority during your time in office?

James Hernandez Business owner

How would you lead the city?

@foghornmark

If you do not win the election, what are your plans?

First, I would bring back UBER as it is reliable and cheap transportation for young people, convenient for citizens, provides good jobs, is good for tourists, and is the future.

It also costs the city nothing. Second, open and transparent government. For example, the budget. The Budget should be more inclusive or Appendixes should be added and made and available on-line. Information regarding how much city employees are making, particularly the heads of each department should be included. The Budget should indicate how much such agencies such as the Corpus Christi Convention and Visitors Bureau is receiving yearly, as it need to be discussed whether or not this ... (continued on foghornnews.com)

I would pose questions to Department heads and the City staff regarding issues such as the street and water. I would request that the answers to the issues be briefed, and that these briefs or reports be submitted to the citizens so they are informed and involved with the city.

I would encourage the media to investigate all angles of any major project, whether that is the sell off of our parks to developers, or the development of new parks.

I will continue with my full time law practice, my public access show, and my various interests.

Another big long term problem is the hundred year old water pipe system. This is another ignored infrastructure problem that cost us more than the streets. Wastewater treatment plants are one of our cities most urgent priorities. Very soon our sewer system is going to give up and we will not have water to flush the toilet or take a shower.

I will be proposing different issues to the City Council, City Manager, City Attorney, City Secretary and we will decide how far can we go to make unanimous decision and if conflict will arise, I will recommend the issues to be presented to the voters, our citizens who are the main decision makers when it comes to accommodating their standard of living which is the best suitable for them. I will be very close to citizens from all walk of life and I will listen to their concerns when it comes to decision making process.

I will continue to produce and air my two TV shows as I do did for the past four years. I will continue to run my Small Business “European Floral Designs. I am working on finishing my book "Flight to Freedom, a True Immigrant Success Story" and making a motion picture, which I already started to work on years ago. I will continue to volunteer on City Boards and other Non Profit Organizations.

I have a plan for growing revenue and revitalizing our city that is unmatched by any other candidate. The use of tax reinvestment zones to fund small business loans, down payment assistance, and upgrades to public spaces will revitalize existing areas of our city as we continue to grow. I will work with landowners along our bay front to get revenue generating development begun, utilizing imminent domain and the courts as a last resort. I would also like to repurpose public areas such as Heritage Park.

We would maintain the Heritage Museum, but lease the other properties to create a district of local stores, restaurants, coffee shops, etc…

I would lead the city as a facilitator and executive. I would work with various interests in our city to create an environment that will foster innovation, growth, and revitalization. I will be focused on creating a city that properly utilizes its natural beauty, diverse population, and creative spirit to create new revenue. Corpus Christi has potential, and I will work with the community to unleash that potential. We can become a city that is destination for people from around the nation and world.

If I am not elected mayor I will continue to promote the growth and revitalization of our city. I will seek a position on city advisory committees.

From the bottom-up! If I can show I care about my job and the city then other people will show more pride in what they do.

They say the camera adds 5 pounds to your body, some how when I left the station it kept adding on. My plans would be to relax, get back in the gym and enjoy family time. After that I will be right back in it planning for the 2018 election.

Margeta Fratila Business owner

Jonathan Garrison Assistant principal

did not send back their answers, we would publish it without them.

The questions are about a variety of issues, from climate change to public transportation, and because of the amount of questions and candidates, we posted their answers in full on our website, foghornnews.com.

We did not edit or change any of the answers and are not endorsing any candidates.

Bringing our community together! I love to joke , laugh and have fun I think with my comedic stand point the citizens and city staff will respond better than having someone try and crack the whip on them. Animal control and Vector control I have on my Facebook plans to help the ACVC dept. Chief F. Simpson and Law Enforcement Expressway which will add 100 miles of NEW expressway around the outskirts of Corpus Christi, such as in San Antonio. MLMB fine for empty lots and buildings.

Sexually Orientated Business tax to help funding for preventing domestic violence , sex trafficking, education, awareness, legal assistance and counseling.

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Reynaldo Madrigal Fmr. photographer

Nelda Martinez Business owner

In addition to restoring our aging infrastructure after decades of neglect, I would work toward stabilizing our utility rates through strategic planning of investments in capital improvements to minimize the impact on ratepayers, improve public safety for our families by building the capacity of our Police Department and continue to build on events like the Food Truck Festival, Dia de los Muertos, Fiesta de la Flor, First Friday Walk and design a community where people want to live, work and play.

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I will lead our city with integrity, transparency, decisiveness, respect for my fellow council members and staff, fiscal accountability and a strong and clear vision in moving our great city forward.

Did not respond by press time

My parents taught me this life is not worth living unless you are helping people. I will always give back to my hometown. I love Corpus Christi.

Did not respond by press time

Joe McComb Business owner

After 5 years on the Ethics Commission, my priority is to end the “political games” at City Hall. Our infrastructure problems are the result of the politcal games that have beenplayed over the years.

Larry White Engineer

By example, listening to people, and keeping an open mind. Most important is to always seek input by those who are impacted by my actions.

I will enjoy my retirement with my wife by doing the things we had planned and talked about a few months ago.

Unfortunately, recent events caused me to postpone my plans for retirement

May 1, 2017

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Irving gives final lunch performance

Michelle Mirelez mmirelez@foghornnews.com

Photos by Michelle Mirelez/Foghorn News

An audience of more than 50 offered their heartfelt support for jazz band director David Irving’s final lunchtime performance.

The event, on April 26, marked the 11th of 12 performances given

by Del Mar’s MWF Jazz Band and the Del Mar Jazz Combo in the David Irving Farewell Tour.

Irving joked from the bake sale across the room to sound checks, and laughter was key in this performance — not only was the audience laughing but so was the band.

“After 40 years they can finally take a hit,” said Irving when calling the Del Mar Jazz Combo to the performance.

Lunchtime performances have

been happening so long that they have become a staple on campus.

Irving is retiring after 45 years of teaching at Del Mar. He has brought many soloists to perform with the jazz band during his formal concerts.

The final performance in the farewell series will feature the Mariachi band and is set for May 4 on East Campus.

IF YOU GO WHAT: Formal mariachi ensemble WHEN: 4:30-5:30 p.m. May 4 WHERE: Amphitheater, Fine Arts Center Music Building COST: Free

Dual campus carry forums educate Del Mar Panel addresses questions and concerns from students and staff

Faculty members meet with college officials at town hall event for upcoming gun laws

Adriana King aking@foghornnews.com

Natalie Murphy nmurphy@foghornnews.com

The fall semester will bring big changes for Del Mar as concealed carry will finally be making its debut on campus. Two-year colleges are just now being affected by the new law allowing certain students to have a weapon on them as long as it’s hidden.

The law has been a hot topic for discussion and debate and has sparked activity on both sides of the argument including websites petitions and more from concerned students.

President Mark Escamilla, Collegiate High School Principal Tracie Rodriguez, Vice President Beth Lewis, Capt.

Bill Breedlove with the Corpus Christi Police Department, Lt. Lauren White and DMC general counsel Augustin Rivera were all members of a panel that spoke on April 18 as part of the Foghorn News’ Conceal and Carry Forum. The forum was meant to be a place that students could learn more about how this would affect them and to make sure their questions were answered.

“This is going to be a big change and we want to make sure that people have the facts and know that we’re listening to what they have to say, their concerns and fears,” Lewis said. “We understand people are going to be uncomfortable, that they’re not going to like this. I always want students to ask everything on their minds.”

The law has already been implemented at four-year schools and has been coming this way for years.

“We’ve been working on this since 2015,” said White. “We’re not by any means trailblazers in this, we’re in the middle of it.”

Students came to the forum had the chance to ask their questions directly to the panel and get answers about their safety. Not many know that the people who will be able to carry weapons on campus now will have to have a specific license to do so. In addition, anyone who gets a weapon must go through a process of training and certification.

“I came to this forum to learn as much as I can,” said Esteban Macias.

“It’s not the best scenario for me but I’ve got to deal with what I’ve got.”

While some came with questions, others came with concerns. Josselyn Obregon spoke to the panel to address her discomfort and bring up the reali-

Faculty members expressed their concerns over the implementation and logistics of SB11, also known as “Campus Carry,” during a faculty town hall event April 21.

Matt Perry, chairman of the English and Philosophy Department, and Teresa Klein, professor of psychology, were among the most vocal faculty members at event, held at the Center for Economic Development.

The event was hosted by Beth Lewis, provost and vice president, with the help of Tammy McDonald, executive director of human resources and administration, and Augustin Rivera, general counsel to DMC. Lewis used the meeting to clarify information about the nine proposed gun-free zones.

“I think the term ‘zone’ may be misleading,” Lewis said. She explained that while some areas will always be gun-free like the Early Childhood Education Center and the Collegiate High School campus, others will be more fluid.

Lewis, with help from Lauren White, interim chief of security, also stressed that SB11 is concealed carry only.

“You should never see a firearm. If you see a firearm, contact security or call the police,” White said.

“I’d rather be safe than sorry.”

Perry sought clarification on one aspect of the law in particular. SB11 states that there will be no firearms allowed during any formal adjudication processes.

Perry pointed out that the formal process cannot start until the student and professor have had an initial meeting and the process has been requested.

“Students tend to be more upset, more emotional at that initial meeting,” Perry said.

Rivera suggested calling security in situations where students might be upset, but Perry said there are situations that will only escalate if that happens.

“Students are here not just learning in class, they are learning how to navigate the world,” Perry said.

“Calling security should be a last resort.”

Lewis said the college still has a few things to finalize before DMC President Mark Escamilla presents the final policy to the board of regents in May, but the campus carry website for the college will remain open with policy information regarding SB11.

After the board approves the measures, signs will start being placed around campus to reflect the status of each building.

“I just want to make sure (the administration) considers our concerns,” Perry said. “I’m not going to change the way I teach or interact with students.”

The law goes into effect on Aug. 1 for two-year colleges. For more information visit www.delmar. edu/campuscarry/. Security can be reached at 361698-1911.

Michelle Mirelez/Foghorn News

During the Foghorn News Campus Carry forum, Lauren White answers students questions about the new gun law that will go into effect in the fall. ty that some students, for example, students from other countries, may also be unhappy with this change.

“This is a very uncomfortable situation for me,” said Obregon. “I see a firearm on a man and I get scared.”

The response was that the law only covers concealed weapons. Anyone with a firearm can’t have it out in the open or visible as per the law.

“They’re supposed to be hidden, it’s not supposed to be known,” said Escamilla. “What’s probably going to affect the college is the announcement. For the most part, things calm down with time.”

Students also brought up the possible affects this law could have on students suffering from PTSD and other mental illnesses that could be exacerbated by the knowledge of guns on campus. Counselors are readily available to help any students affected by this and the panel emphasized that anyone who felt unsafe should absolutely bring it to the attention of any employee of the school.

“It’s going to affect everyone’s minds… the collective psyche of the college. If someone has a concern, they need to approach as soon as possible,” said Escamilla. “If someone’s really affected and needs to be helped through this, reach out. There’s any number of ways a student could approach.”

According to the panel, there are going to be areas of the school where this law does not take effect. While the areas are currently not permanently assigned, some areas where weapons will remain prohibited are labs with certain material hazards, the childcare

center, areas designated for counseling, polling places and areas where formal processes are taking place, such as grade appeal court.

Collegiate will be treated like any CCISD campus and will also be a place where weapons remain prohibited.

“We’ve been doing a lot of education,” said Rodriguez, principal of Collegiate High School, which exists on the second floor of the St. Clair building. “We have to educate not just students on campus but also families. Our kids are going to universities where it’s already enforced. We can’t control the laws, we can only control ourselves.”

While this forum may have been one talk in the midst of a larger discussion, the steps towards normalizing this law and its implications are something students look for in a time of transformation.

“I don’t feel better about it, but I am feeling better about how the school handles the conversation,” said Macias. “I hope the result of the conversation we’re having results in a better policy made to reflect the law that’s passed.”

The panel emphasized a sense of unity at Del Mar as the school navigates the transformation this law has spurred. The speakers at the forum reminded students that one of the only was to have control over a situation is to be educated.

“Be vigilant, it’s the time we live in and we can be afraid or take it head on,” said Augustin Rivera. “It’s a team effort and you’re all part of the team.” @kingisaqueen

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THE VIKING LANDS

Michelle Mirelez/Foghorn News

Del Mar has revealed the highly anticipated new mascot, a yellow and blue Viking.

The $10,050 suit made its debut on April 27 during an introduction event in the Harvin Center.

The new face of the school is an energetic and entertaining part of an effort from the school to give students a more well-rounded and collegiate experience.

The mascot will make appearances at local elementary, middle and high schools and appear at Del Mar College functions. This fall the school will be holding a naming contest for the new Viking.

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Congratulations to the class clowns Students celebrate course completion with fun performance Adriana King aking@foghornnews.com With electric yellow hair, a big red nose and giant shoes, Lanky the Clown set up the stage in the minutes before the ceremony. Then six colorful clowns performed tricks, skits and jokes at the Del Mar Clown School graduation on April 18.

“I did stand-up comedy before this. Now I’ve been a clown for two and half years. My best friend owns a magic shop and needed a new clown,” said Ben Abbott, aka Lucky the Clown, who added that the smiles he receives are the best part of being a clown. “I’ve had people come up to me and tell me that I’ve turned their day around.”

The clown course takes place once a year for six weeks and teaches students the do’s and don’ts of being a clown and the skills necessary to have a career in the clown field, like how to do makeup and the tricks that make performances so fun.

The Del Mar Clown School has had 15 classes of clowns graduate in the past 20 years.

Every year, the classes end with a show that serves as their final exam. Students had to come up with their own acts and skits to perform.

“It’s a rite of passage so that you can clown around,” said Roy Cantu, or Reset. “It’s the first gig for a lot of us. I’m a little nervous but excited at the same time.”

The interactive show spurred laughs from the audience as they got to make music with a series of large bells and play

IF YOU GO WHAT: HIRE ME Job Fair WHEN: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. May 19 WHERE: Center for Economic Development COST: Free

HIRE ME fair to help students Coastal Bend SHRM collaborates with DMC for job fair Jonathan Garcia jgarcia@foghornnews.com Del Mar College is sponsoring the 14th annual 2017 HIRE ME Job Fair alongside the Coastal Bend Society of Human Resource Management. This is the first year the Coastal Bend SHRM is collaborating with Del Mar to offer students, veterans and alumni an opportunity for a career in and outside of the Corpus Christi area.

“A lot of big companies are run by human resources representatives that are part of this organization, so it’s very important that we collaborate with them to have these connections from the community,” said Career Development Coordinator Vanessa Adkins.

With companies like Navy Army Community Credit Union to Whataburger restaurants, the event has about 20 employers signed up so far to appear for possible job opportunities.

“On average, we have about 40 to 60 employers with an average 600 individuals that attend the job fair every year,” Adkins said.

Be sure to dress to impress and bring your resumes to not only apply for a potential job, but to also get tips from professionals on applications as well as resumes.

“We have a panel of professionals who review resumes for students, so if anything students will be able to take away resume tips on how to make them more marketable and professional looking,” Adkins said.

The 2017 HIRE ME Job Fair is set to take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 19 at the Center for Economic Development with an early admission for veterans at 9 a.m. For more information on this event e-mail coastalbend.shrm@ gmail.com or call 361-698-1966. @jonathan10894

along with the acts.

“Being a clown looks really fun,” said Cody Lankford, who attended and participated in the presentation. “My dad is a clown and I wanted to see him graduate. He practices and does his makeup … it’s awesome and funny.”

One thing the students conveyed is that you can’t always teach the things you need to be a clown — it has to be in you from the start.

“I didn’t have a choice, I’ve always been a clown,” said Barry Lankford, Cody’s father and new graduate Snappy the Clown. “I just didn’t have the makeup before.” @KingIsAQueen

LEFT: Roy Cantu (from left), who performs as Reset; Barry Lankford, aka Snappy; Ben Abbott as Lucky; Orlando Valdez, or Mr. E; and instructor Danny "Lanky" Kollaja gather after their performance.

TOP RIGHT: Abbott holds up a hand to encourage applause as he swallows a sword during his act.

TOP LEFT: Kollaja prepares to pass a handkerchief through his volunteer assistant, Cody Lankford.

Photos by Adriana King/Foghorn News

Sueños que Sobreviven a los Primeros 100 Días de Gobierno Josselyn Obregon jobregon@foghornnews.com

Ya han pasado un poco más de 100 días desde el 20 de enero del 2017 en que el nuevo gobierno de los Estados Unidos tomara posesión en de la Casa Blanca. Y para muchos sigue siento esto una espera de incertidumbre. Muchas promesas a la expectativa en tema legislativo migratorio que no se han visto cumplidas del todo al momento y algunas otras acciones ejecutivas que han sorprendido.

Alrededor de 585 millones de jóvenes llamados soñadores (Dreams), beneficiados por la acción ejecutiva del expresidente Barack Obama, DACA. Estos jóvenes que siguen aferrándose a su anhelo de permanecer legalmente en EEUU y continuar con sus sueños de estudio y trabajo para seguir ayudando a sus familias.

Por otro lado, las demandas en temas migratorios en la Corte Suprema han aumentado en lo que va del año. Casos tan particulares como el del joven Daniel Ramírez Medina de 23 años

de edad, quien fue detenido por ICE en la ciudad de Seattle, pese a tener el permiso de trabajo y estudio otorgado por DACA. Aumentan el temor de muchos estudiantes, las incertidumbres de que pasara en sus centros de estudio son parte del diario vivir.

Del Mar College es un centro de estudios superiores público como muchos otros están sujetos al cumplimiento de la ley. Pero esto no quiere decir que Del Mar College no cuida a sus estudiantes y su información personal. El Asesor General Del Mar College, Augustine Rivera Jr. Expreso que el cambio e impacto de las leyes está pasando rápidamente DMC sigue de cerca estos cambios para seguir bajo la ley y proteger a sus estudiantes y personal. ¿DMC ha tenido reportes o historial de incidentes de discriminación tanto con estudiantes o personal? -Rivera: Al momento no habido ningún tipo de reporte de este tipo, pero todos los estudiantes y personal que hayan o estén experimentando algún tipo de discriminación

están en su derecho de repórtalo a las oficinas administrativas DMC. ¿Cuál es la postura Del Mar College ante los estudiantes DACA? Del Mar College se rige bajo la ley, pero los estudiantes pueden estar seguros que su información no es dada a nadie si no es legalmente solicitada bajo ley y por motivos legítimos. DMC está comprometido a cuidar a sus estudiantes independientemente de su estatus. Nuestra misión es “ayudar alcanzar sueños” a todos los estudiantes que sean aceptados en nuestra institución educativa, y todos tienen el derecho de aplicar.

Rivera, manifestó que todos los que sientan con dudas acerca del tema pueden acercarse a las oficinas administrativas, siendo estudiantes DMC serán atendidos, lo que este bajo nuestra jurisdicción legal es dado al servicio de todos nuestros estudiantes. @JTO_News

SBDC to honor local businesses at Del Mar

Colby Farr cfarr@foghornnews.com

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Juan “Sebastian” Garzon from the Coastal Bend Business Innovation Center speaks with an attendee at the Small Biz Summit last November. Entrepreneur Night will give local business owners a chance to make resource connections.

Students will get a chance to learn more about the business world May 3 during the Del Mar College Small Business Development Center’s Entrepreneur Night.

From 5-7 p.m. at the Center for Economic Development, business owners and entrepreneurs will learn about resources in the area that can be used to further their ventures.

Program Coordinator Monica Benavides explained that the SBDC’s event shows “support for our local businesses and our local economy.”

“We want them to be exposed to the environment,” Benavides

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said. “We want them to have access to local resources.”

The SBDC will be recognizing the achievements of local business owners as well as winners of the 2017 National Business Week awards.

Those interested can register at utsa.ecenterdirect.com/ events/26669. @colby_farr

E H DATE T E V !

OCT. 5 SATHURSDAY, 7 p.m., White Library Join Del Mar College history professors Mark Robbins and Derek Oden as they discuss their new books.

“Middle Class Union: Organizing the ‘Consuming Public’ in Post-World War I America”

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Sponsored by the DMC Department of Social Sciences and the Mexican American Studies (MAS) Program

“Harvest of Hazards: Family Farming, Accidents, and Expertise in the Corn Belt, 1940-1975”

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A march for science, for the world Mark Young myoung@foghornnews.com

About 300 people marched from the Selena memorial to the Museum of Science and History to show the community the importance of science on a recent Saturday morning. The march was one of the many held across the world, with organizers saying over 600 “satellite” marches and demonstrations were planned on all seven continents (yes, including Antarctica) for Earth Day. The Corpus Christi march was planned to be less of a protest march but rather an educational march according to DMC professor Teresa Klein, who was one of the organizers for the event.

“I saw that there was a national march for science going to happen, and as a person who loves and supports I thought it was a good idea to start one,“ Klein said.

“We originally thought of making it a protest, but instead went with a celebration of science. All fields of science have been challenged at one time or another, so the march was to encourage all voices to be heard and show their support of science.”

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Peyton Fischer walks around with an art piece made of water bottles.

The piece was meant to represent the weight of plastic bottle waste.

After marching from the Selena memorial to the museum, a group from various fields and professions spoke on the importance of science and why they believe the current political climate is hurting scientific progress.

Louisa Hughes, a biotech and biology major and social media officer for the Science, Engineering, and Math Majors Organization (SEMMO) at DMC, said she was at the event because “...science is the future. STEM fields support

everything that people need and without it we would be in a much worse world.”

DMC and Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi had tables set up at the event with students, like Hughes and SEMMO, with their work in the STEM field being shown.

Susana Samayoa, a mechanical engineering major and soon to be hall of famer at one of the tables, said she was at the event to “make a statement that science is important” and that “science shouldn’t be such a political issue, because it affects everyone no matter what party you’re in.”

Barbara Canales, a commissioner on the Port Corpus Christi Board, spoke to the crowd about how concerned she was about the cuts to National Estuary and programs.

“The budget is being cut almost entirely at the federal and the state funding depends on how much the federal government has,” Canales said. “Without it, the program can’t work with industries to be more environmentally friendly and safer for communities.”

DMC psychology professor Beatriz Alvarado was at the event to “show that science is import-

ant and has impacted everyone’s life.” She even offered extra credit to her students to come to the presentation and listen to the speakers.

“Over 60 of my students have shown up which is hopeful. I want them to learn from different people in the community how science has impacted them,” Alvarado said. “ Expertise in a field doesn’t count as much as it used to and I want my students to learn to be skeptical and always be fact-based.”

DMC Professor Jim Klein spoke as the president of the Texas American Association of University Professors, where he stressed the importance of teaching others about the environment and making sure people take care of it.

“Science is at a gold standard right now because there is no outside or political influences,” Jim Klein said. “This is a good way to show politicians that people believe in science and voting against it is not a good idea. Science is a public good. It benefits anyone and everyone, no matter who you are.” @foghornmark

Cadets get seasoned with pepper spray

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ABOVE: O. Martinez lands punch after punch into the bag after being sprayed in the face with pepper spray.

ABOVE LEFT: O. Martinez dunks his face in a tub of water to wash the pepper spray from his face.

LEFT: J. Schmidt waits for his instructor's signal to continue the drill, moments after being sprayed.

Del Mar College police cadets were sprayed in the face with pepper spray the morning of April 14 on West Campus.

A key part of their training, the drill trains the cadets to expect anything out on the field. After being sprayed the cadets ran through a quick course that involved punching bags and arrest-

Speech and debate team tackles D.C. Brittany Claramunt bclaramunt@foghornnews.com

Going out of state for competition allowed these students to get a different perDel Mar’s speech and debate spective on how other schools team recently competed in the compete. Speech and debate weeklong Phi Rho Pi National involve critical thinking and competition in Washington, often on the spot. In debate, D.C. For Michaela Engel, Alli- it’s about holding your ground son Rackley and Mariah Mas- and defending your argument, sengill it was an experience but arguments can have flaws. they will never “I learned forget. that perspec“I had never broken The first tive is very two days be- to finals for debate i m p o r t a n t . fore the comAt the end of petition the in a tournament be- the day, your team visited fore so I was totally view or arguvarious locament can have tions in D.C. flaws but if you surprised.” such as the step back — Allison Rackley, can’t Holocaust Muto see them seum, several won’t imstudent you Smithsonian prove,” Masmuseums and sengill said. many important monuments.

The team did not return When the first day of competi- empty handed.

Rackley tion arrived, it was time to get brought home a bronze award serious. Competing in the na- in Individual Parliamentary tional level with other commu- Debate (IPD). nity colleges is different than “I was completely shocked. I competing around the state had never broken to finals for against universities, but that debate in a tournament before does not mean the competi- so I was totally surprised. After tion was easy. it set in I was so happy and tru“The first day of competi- ly honored to compete at that tion was very overwhelming. level,” Rackley said.

I was so nervous. It was so If you would like to get inmuch going into the rounds volved with the speech and with incredible performers debate team, visit the speech doing pieces on such heavy office in the Memorial Classtopics such as border control, room Building. women’s rights, suicide, sexual assault, gay rights, etc.” Engel @brittclaramunt said.

ing a fellow cadet.

Stanley Repka, Del Mar Regional Police Academy instructor, said the drills teach cadets skills to use out in the field.

“Hopefully they take the skills to maintain safety and stay alive,” Repka said. “That’s the purpose of the drills.”

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Wiffle Ball ends season of intramurals Dominic Perez dperez@foghornnews.com Wiffle Ball ended the intramural activities for this semester. The strong turnout for the baseball-like sport surprised Intramural Director Kristy Urbick as this was a new activity added this semester.

“I was very proud of the participation in intramurals this semester. Compared to last spring our attendance skyrocketed and I can’t wait to see new faces during the fall. I have a better knowledge of what sports are popular and I’m going to add volleyball and a couple other fun one-day sports to try and increase participation,” Urbick said.

Intramurals will resume after the summer break. @domlive95

Photos by Michelle Mirelez/Foghorn News

Fortino Ruiz is ready for Juan Lopez’s pitch at one of the games for the close of intramural season on April 26.

Team 1’s Joseph Hoskins, 22, rounds up a pitch with the wiffle ball to strike out Team 2.

ABOVE: Bailee Barrera, 20, gives a full swing at the ball pitched by Juan Lopez, 24, from Team 2.

LEFT: Irene Trevino aims to hit the wiffle ball as it hurdles towards her. The Intramural department added the new game to the end of the schedule for this semester.

Summer programs offered for children Education and music departments set up activities over break Matthew Tamez mtamez@foghornnews.com With a long summer ahead of them, the Del Mar College Continuing Education and DMC Music departments have set up programs to keep kids active.

High school aged stringed instrument players have been invited to play during the DMC Chamber Orchestra’s summer concert. The concert is scheduled for June 23 in Wolfe Recital Hall in the Fine Arts Building at East Campus. Rehearsals for the musicians will be held every Thursday from June 1-22. Registration will be $40. Students or parents looking for more information should contact Todd Ehle at 698-1223 or tehle@delmar.edu.

The Del Mar Vikings Kids Camp will be from June 12 to July 21.

This program will help students to sharpen their skills and meet new people in the process. Classes are offered in weekly sessions with each weekly session being

$75. Registration is at the DMC Center for Economic Development at 3209 Staples. Classes are held Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to noon for students grade third through fifth and 1-4 p.m. for sixth through eighth. For more information, contact the college at 698-1328 or ce@delmar.edu.

June 12-16 will be the 46th annual Del Mar College Vikings Band Camp. It will be held at the Fine Arts Center in Richardson Performance Hall. The camp is open to students grade seventh through 12th. This year’s camp includes honor and concert bands, a percussion ensemble, a brass ensemble, a woodwind ensemble, a jazz band and various music chamber ensembles.

Auditions for ensemble and chair placements will be held on the first day. Early registration is $150 through the first day of camp. Participants will receive a DVD of the final concert performance and a T-shirt. Lunch will be provided each day. For more information, contact Abel Saldivar Ramirez at 698-1608 or aramirez136@delmar.edu.

June 19 to July 27 will be the Del Mar College Technology

Camp. Students will have an opportunity to explore various areas of computer use. Sessions will be held at the Center for Economic Development at 3209 Staples. Students will gain advanced knowledge and training with high-tech programs that will teach them how to created and design the own apps, programs and animations. Tuition is $130 for each weekly session.

Registration is already underway at 698-1328 or ce@delmar.edu.

Lastly, from June 26-29 will be the All-State Choir Camp at Del Mar College. Students entering grades nine through 12 can enroll. Participants can expect sectional and full choir rehearsals and expert instruction. There will be a beach party, talent show, movies, a dance and karaoke.

Formal activities including rehearsals and classes will be at the Fine Arts Center Music Building.

Tuition is $185 on or before June 12 with a $40 late fee after the deadline. For more information contact Greg Graf at 698-1352, 573-915-2109 or ggraf2@delmar. edu. @acheddarmonk

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Sophia Castillo enjoys lunch with her father, Geraldo Castillo, and teacher Fabiola Rocha at the Center for Early Learning.

Families celebrate the Week of the Young Child Jonathan Garcia jgarcia@foghornnews.com Del Mar College’s Center for Early Learning wrapped up its celebration for Week of the Young Child with a family picnic.

This is a national event that encourages programming to expand children’s exposure to hands-on learning.

Local dance studio Tippi Toes demonstrated how dance can be used to keep active.

Home Depot provided materials to help children build birdhouses and some families made artistic creations from recyclable items.

People also worked with the Master Gardeners representatives, sprucing up the vegetable garden, and viewing their work they created together in the art gallery. @jonathan10894

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Franchise still going 'Fast and Furious' Eighth film brings over-the-top action and tons of charm Jonathan Garcia jgarcia@foghornnews.com

When “The Fast and the Furious” was released back in 2001 many people fell in love with the film, but thoughts of it being a franchise seemed highly unlikely. But 16 years later, the “Fast and Furious” series has made millions worldwide and is on its eighth film, “The Fate of the Furious.” Director F. Gary Gray takes the helm of this entry, taking over from James Wan, who directed “Furious 7.” After the last film, many felt an eighth film was unnecessary but it seems that this franchise hasn’t quite ran of gas.

Dominic “Dom” Toretto (Vin Diesel) retires to Cuba with wife Letty (Michelle Rodriguez), leaving the life of the criminal world behind. All seems like paradise Contributed photo/Universal Pictures until Dom comes across cyberterrorist Cipher (Charlize Ther- Deckard Shaw (Jason Statham, left) stands his ground against Luke Hobbs (Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson) after a prison break in "The Fate of on), who persuades him to work the Furious," the eighth installment in the "Fast and Furious" saga. for her after showing she has something valuable to him. This more over the top, and that’s one a great send-off for Paul Walker to get what she wants. But the stop Dom, which is understandcauses Dom to of the things this after his death in 2013, some of stars of the film are Statham and able, but with a film known for Cast: go rouge, which franchise excels the fight scenes were heavily ed- Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. its off-the-wall action it can be a includes betrayat. It knows it’s ited not so much shaky cam, but Their characters go back and drag. Despite that, it manages to Aing his team, not trying to be quick cuts between each punch. forth with each other, which be an entertaining entry in the Script: also known as Oscar worthy Here, the action is much better is really great to see, and their now famous “Fast and Furious” B+ his “family.” With or be deep, just filmed and you can see who is characters have great fighting franchise. help from crimhave insane ac- fighting who and the car chases sequences. The film even in“The Fate of the Furious” sucCinematography: inal Deckard tion, explosions are also well done. cludes a few surprise characters ceeds at what it set out to be — AShaw (Jason and fast cars in Another thing that keeps this that fans of the series will know a fun and insane action movie Soundtrack: Statham), Dom’s which physics franchise alive is the cast as you and will enjoy seeing them on that even improves on some of team must bring do not apply. It can see that they’re very pas- screen. the flaws left behind by the last A him down and even manages to sionate about these films and The film does have its flaws entry. With two more sequels Overall: Cipher in hopes improve some- are having fun on screen. Ther- as it clocks in at about 2 hours lined up, who knows where the of bringing him thing from the on also manages to be a very and 16 minutes, and the issues series will go from here.

Aback. last film, which effective villain as she gives are with its second act. It spends With each was the fighting off a vibe that is manipulative kind of a bit of time focusing on @jonathan10894 film, the series just gets even scenes. Although “Furious 7” was and uses that to her advantage the planning stages on how to

'Gotham' continues third season with new arc Series gives more growth with its characters Azrael Montoya amontoya@foghornnews.com After the conclusion of the Mad City story arc we once again return to the city of Gotham with this new story arc called “Heroes Rise” in “How the Riddler Got His Name” in the mid Season 3 premiere on April 24. After numerous references to the Killing Joke storyline in the comics and myriad head games in the battle of young Bruce (David Mazouz) vs. Jerome (who could be thought of as reflections of each other), the audience is plunged into Edward Nygma’s (Cory Micheal Smith) identity crisis.

In this mid Season 3 premiere, I really enjoyed watching Nygma struggle. From my perspective it brings about personal character growth. From my perspective his struggle is intensely real.

He’s engulfed in a psychological conflict in every facet of his life, whether it be his love life or dissension with his own personhood. I’m focusing here on Nygma because the premiere is centered primarily on his rebirth as the Riddler. The pacing of this episode is amazingly tantalizing because I believe the viewer is just waiting and hanging on for

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Cory Michael Smith stars as Edward Nygma, also known as "The Riddler," in Fox's TV show "Gotham," which continues its third season with a new story arc titled "Heroes Rise." the first word from the Riddler incarnate.

To me the furtherance of the Court of Owls plot line in this episode is timely and brilliant.

That move by the crew will prove most effective in the future as Season 3 develops.

I enjoy very much the development of the young Bruce and his doppelganger and I’m eager to see what avenue that plot line goes down. For some time now I’ve enjoyed watching Ben McKenzie as Gordon because he re-

ally embodies the role. The passion for the role is there and he really illuminates the conflicts a comic book Gordon would go through. Robin Lord Taylor in my perspective immensely captures the nastiness and villainy of the Penguin. In the previous season I enjoyed the narrative involving the Penguin and Nygma. There has been numerous speculations that young Bruce will become Batman by the end of the series. Whatever form that takes I don’t care much be-

cause I’ve reveled in every minute watching David Mazouz play young Bruce Wayne. It’s fun to see Bruce Wayne develop as a kid as he plunges deeper and deeper into the sins of Gotham city. From my view it’s engaging because Bruce is slowly realizing that survival is all that matters in life.

After a series of physiological battles between Nygma and Penguin and setbacks faced by the GCPD, the Riddler finally arrives in Gotham great suit and

all. This is a Nygma centric episode and he has come a long way and I think his character development has just begun. It will be interesting to see what the writers of the series do with the Court of Owls plot line.

Overall “How the Riddler Got His Name” is a great start to the back end of Season 3. Creator Bruno Heller continues to embrace the similar dark tone that garnered him praise in “The Mentalist” and it works well.

Gotham whether it be in the comics or here on television in my opinion has always been a city of darkness that deserves to burn. But Batman because of his goodness desires to save it.

Two things are noteworthy here.

Justice in Gotham always takes a weird turn and is adaptable and the Batman is coming soon. Gotham airs on Fox at 7 p.m. Mondays.

Cast: A+ Script: A Cinematography: A Soundtrack: B

Overall: A-

Sixth season of 'Veep' gives huge laughs and relevancy Mark Young myoung@foghornnews.com

“Veep” may have outgrown its name, but it sure hasn’t outgrown its relevancy, even in a time when politics have reached a new level of crazy. Julia Louis-Dreyfus continues to be irreverent and unstoppable as Selina Meyer, who in Season 6 finds herself clawing for relevancy and attention.

The new season picks up with Meyer trying to establish herself post-presidency. She was previously a vice president who took over after the president stepped down for personal issues, only to have her re-election end in a tie and subsequent loss.

Now, Meyer is running a charity for adult illiteracy and AIDS, in a shallow attempt to seem like she’s still an important and good person, while her former team is scattered in various jobs and places.

While American politics have taken on a level of crazy that seems like it could only happen

in a fictional TV show, “Veep” manages to maintain the absurd and hilarious comedy of politics.

The vapid and shallow characters are still the worst, but no matter how bad they act, you never take your eyes away or stop laughing.

While the show has left Capitol Hill and the White House, it hasn’t left the biting and slicing humor. Meyer graced us in the first episode with the line: “"You know what being an ex-president is like? It's like being a man's nipple.” No other show could get away with that line and have people go, “I mean, she’s not wrong.”

Part of “Veep’s” excellence comes from how relevant the show feels in our wackadoo world of politics today. The show throws political correctness out the door, covering topics such as adult literacy and sexism like a kid coloring, by crossing all the lines. While this could derail many shows, “Veep” stands apart by proving that sometime it’s okay to laugh at these things,

and that in today’s world we need to laugh more than ever.

While American politics will probably only get wackier, shows like “Veep” prove that even in horrendous and horrible situations you can always find room to laugh. In its sixth season, the show is proving more than ever that not only is Julia Louis-Dreyfus a national treasure, but that “Veep” is one of the best comedies ever. @foghornmark

Cast: A+ Script: A+ Cinematography: A Soundtrack: A

Overall: A

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Tony Hale and Julia Louis-Dreyfus return as Gary Walsh and Selina Meyer in HBO's hit comedy "Veep," which its sixth season premiered on April 16.

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This summer is bringing the heat

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Yondu (Michael Rooker, from left), Nebula (Karen Gillian), Peter Quill (Chris Pratt), Gamora (Zoe Saldana), Mantis (Pom Klementieff), Drax (Dave Bautista), Rocket (Bradley Cooper), and Baby Groot (Vin Diesel) get ready for battle in “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2,” which hits theaters May 5.

From superheroes to super scares, lots of films set to premiere

By Foghorn staff This summer movie season is bringing the heat from superheroes, space horror, ancient beings, pirates and even apes. Here’s what you can expect at the box office this season:

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‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2’ (May 5) Director James Gunn hits the screen with ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2’ on May 5. Staring Chris Pratt alongside a long list of big names, the movie follows the originally Marvel comedy “Guardians of the Galaxy,” released in 2014.

The latest film has Peter Quill (Pratt) and his team set out in an adventure to seek out Quill’s father in the farther part of the cosmos.

With the last film’s soundtrack and comedic presence I look forward to seeing Vol. 2. Quill and Gamora’s (Zoe Saldana) relationship leaves me in suspense because I was screeching for them to connect in the first film. Let’s not forget Baby Groot (Vin Diesel) making it the main reason why my kids want to go see the film.

— Michelle Mirelez ‘Alien: Covenant’ (May 19) You’re not going to have to wait until Halloween to get in your scary movie cravings with “Alien: Covenant.” The latest installment in the Alien franchise is returning with Ridley Scott as director.

Starring Michael Fassbender and Katherine Waterston, the film features a crew that lands on a distant planet to colonize it.

The trailer already made waves with the graphic content and jump-scares. The film is the eighth installment in the Alien series and the second prequel for “Alien.”

Not only will this movie return to its horror roots, it will also offer scary fun for science-fiction fans alike.

— Mark Young ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales’ (May 26) Yo ho, yo ho, a pirate’s life for me. Johnny Depp dons the bandana as Captain Jack Sparrow once again with Disney’s fifth installment in the “Pirates of the Caribbean” franchise. Depp is not the only returning cast member, as Geoffrey Rush and Orlando Bloom reprise their roles as Barbossa and Will Turner, respectively. This time, the crew will be facing off against the dreaded Captain Salazar, played by Javier Bardem.

The biggest attraction about this movie is the return of Bloom.

It will be interesting to see where Turner is now and how he will play back into the franchise. The trailers released have depicted a darker-than-usual Pirates of the Caribbean. It almost feels like the franchise is maturing to suit the kids who grew up watching the movies, while still maintaining that PG-13 rating.

Despite the disappointing “On Stranger Tides,” this next installment looks to bring the series back to its roots with returning characters and cast members.

— Colby Farr ‘Wonder Woman’ (June 2) In a world full of male superheroes stands a woman who is everything they are and are not. “Wonder Woman” is definitely worth the watch. This movie adds to the

Justice League timeline while also appealing to comic book fans and women everywhere. This movie is also directed by a woman, a comic book-based movie first.

The trailer shows our protagonist, Diana, growing up on an isolated island of Amazon women with her mother, Hippolyta. They worship Zeus and Diana was actually born of Hippolyta’s desire for a child without a man. While growing up, Diana is told of all the great things the women of her home will grow to achieve. Naturally it fills her with this determination to be the strongest. Around the same time a World War II fighter pilot crashes into their home island, which is supposed to be isolated. Diana, who has already proved that she is the strongest, joins him in the war. This of course means leaving home and facing a new world.

Under the guise of an ordinary woman she blatantly stands out with her bulky sword and shield.

This adds a comedic feel and also a moving display of how she presents herself to the world. This movie will show the origins of this powerful Amazon Princess herself and how she will play into the Justice League in films to come.

— Katie Babbitt ‘The Mummy’ (June 9) Tom Cruise, Annabelle Wallis and Sofia Boutella star in the new movie “The Mummy,” bringing back the original theme from 1999, with a few minor changes.

An ancient princess (Boutella) whose destiny was unjustly taken from her is awakened from her crypt beneath the desert, bringing her malevolence and terrors that have been growing inside her for over a millennium.

“The Mummy” is the first installment in a possible Universal Monsters films. They were once considered the reigning studio of horror films. One character making its appearance in this film is Dr. Henry Jekyll, played by Russell Crowe. It is rumored that the next film will be the story of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.

— Brittany Claramunt ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’ (July 7) Tom Holland returns as the famous web-slinger in “Spider-Man: Homecoming,” the first film in the franchise done by Marvel Studios in collaboration with Sony Pictures. This is now the third incarnation of Spidey, with Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield previously portraying the role.

Taking place after the events of “Captain America: Civil War,” Peter Parker (Holland) continues to fight crime as Spider-Man with help from his mentor Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) while also trying to balance his life as a high school student. But things begin to turn bad as a new threat as Adrian Toomes (Michael Keaton), also known as the Vulture, starts causing havoc, and Peter must put a stop to him while also showing he’s not just a nerdy kid from Queens.

Although Maguire and Garfield did what they could, both actors couldn’t quite portray both a great Spider-Man and Peter Parker, making their performances inconsistent. Holland made a strong impression after “Civil War” in the short time he was in the film. With director Jon Watts at helm, this film looks to be a great standalone Spider-Man film set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

— Jonathan Garcia ‘War for the Planet of the Apes’ (July 14)

Brace yourselves — war is coming. This summer 20th Century Fox brings back our favorite ape hero Caesar.

This movie looks to be the most action packed and intense in the series. We’ve made it through Caesar’s upbringing and becoming ape leader in the first film, and a rogue ape with a personal vendetta against humans in the second.

This movie picks up after the epic battle between Caesar and Koba where human military forces are finally on the way, bringing the inevitable war between man and ape that Caesar had tried so desperately to avoid.

Starring Woody Harrelson as The Colonel, this war savvy military leader is on a hell bent mission to end ape-kind.

Caesar will have to internally battle himself as he has always preached to his fellow apes that killing humans is wrong, but with his species at stake will he let go of his previous beliefs and become the killer the humans have feared all along.

— Dominic Perez ‘Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets’ (July 21) In the 28th century, Valérian (Dane DeHaan) and Laureline (Cara Delavigne) are two special operatives who usually maintain order throughout the human territories. Under assignment from the minister of defense, the duo embarks on a mission to Alpha, an ever-expanding metropolis where diverse species gather to share knowledge and culture. When a dark force threatens the peaceful city, Valerian and Laureline must race against time to identify the menace that also jeopardizes the future of the universe.

Just by the trailers released, “Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets,” a film by Luc Besson, director of “The Fifth Element” and “Lucy,” already proves to be a sci-fi lover’s visual dream. The film is adapted from the French sci-fi graphic novel “Valérian: Spatio-Temporal Agent” by writer Pierre Christin and artist JeanClaude Mézières. First published in Pilote magazine in 1967, the final installment was published in 2010.

If the movie follows the comic, it will have a delightful combination of diverse alien species, visually appealing planets, a hint of time travel, virtual reality and spiced off with some humor and romance.

— Catarina Murphy ‘Dunkirk’ (July 21) Director Christopher Nolan, best known for movies like “Inception,” “Memento,” and “The Dark Knight” trilogy, takes movie fanatics back in time to World War II telling the story of the Dunkirk evacuation.

The German Army on the beaches of Dunkirk surrounds soldiers from Britain, Belgium, Canada and France. This resulted in these forces evacuating the beach in Operation Dynamo between May 26 and June 4, 1940, during the early stages of World War II. With list of talented actors such as Tom Hardy, Cillian Murphy, Kenneth Branagh, and Mark Rylance leading the film, it looks to be a realistic and gritty take on this significant point in history. One Direction member Harry Styles even takes a crack at acting and has everyone curious if Nolan can squeeze a great performance out of him. The film will also have special screenings using 70mm and 35mm film to give it a more oldschool feel and fit with the theme.

— Jonathan Garcia

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May 1, 2017

Editorial

Vote with your brain

Every person who is eligible to vote in the upcoming mayoral special election must do so. So many people who are able to vote don’t think it’s necessary, but not voting is irresponsible and basically throwing away one of the only chances you really have at making a difference in your community. If you don’t vote, can you really complain about what happens in your town?

Not only should you vote, it’s your duty to know whom you’re voting for. It’s also your responsibility to be knowledgeable about who’s going to be in charge. Can you imagine not knowing anything other than the name of the person who runs your town? It doesn’t make sense that so many people claim to care about their community but don’t bother to educate themselves on who’s in charge.

Corpus Christi has been in the national news twice since December and neither of those times has been for anything good.

First the Coastal Bend weathered the water crisis. If you had to endure the long lines and potential traveling to get drinkable water, you might have wondered how that situation came to be or looked for someone to blame.

Comparisons were made to Flint, Michigan, where the water literally catches on fire, contains more lead than you should probably ever come into contact with and is rem-

Photo by Emily Jasso/Foghorn News

iniscent of a Wonka-esque flow of chocolate wonder. Yuck.

A month and a half after the water ban, Dan McQueen resigned as mayor after only 37 days in office.

McQueen’s time in office was shorter than Kim Kardashian’s infamous marriage to Kris Humphries, and he resigned on Facebook like a teenager breaking up with his girlfriend.

It reads like an episode of “The

Office” or “Parks and Rec,” but it’s very real and very costly. Now the city has to go through the process of picking another mayor and cross its fingers that this one won’t bail.

We really can’t let this happen again. We owe it to ourselves to make sure we elect someone who really cares about our city, and by doing so, cares for us too.

The upcoming election features eight candidates, which might feel

overwhelming for some voters; however, local media has plenty of information available for each.

This issue of the Foghorn News features a write-up about each candidate, in their own words.

They were all given an opportunity to answer the same questions.

The Caller-Times has done Facebook live streams with each candidate throughout the month of April.

We are not going to endorse

anyone in this race. We are, however, going to endorse knowledge.

All we want is for people to learn everything they can about those running and make whatever they think is the best decision.

If more people had asked more questions about McQueen’s background the people of Corpus Christi might not have ended up footing the bill for this clown car of a special election.

Opinion

Hit the books for the summer break How much do you know about the mayor’s race?

“I don’t pay attention, not something I’m interested in.”

— Robert Jimenez, computer science

“I haven’t been paying attention, leaving Corpus Christi soon so not into it.”

— Jason Demore, geology

“I don’t know much, not going to be here much longer so I’m not interested.”

— Julianna Pirttinen, nursing

“I know a good amount, I pay attention but I don’t know everything.”

— Christina Digesti, business administration

“I don’t know anything, I don’t want to keep up with the Corpus Christi politics.”

— Arik Villarrel, mechanical enginerring

“I know nothing, don’t care to know.”

— Jessica Martinez, programming

“I know about Nelda Martinez, I saw her here at the Student Success Center and it really showed me that she cares about us and there’s been so many people badmouthing her but they really need to hear her side of the story.”

— Daniel Solis, nursing

es now it leaves needed time for the harder ones during the Katie Babbitt fall and spring. kbabbitt@ As long as students keep foghornnews.com their minds going in some way the machine will not stop. Before college when summer classes came to mind it was When summer comes around reserved for making up classes a lot of students don’t think of that you failed during the year. school but that idea needs to This time in college is not the be questioned. While tradition- same at all. We all move at our ally students see summer as a own pace so we each control time to take a break and do how we personally learn. Betheir own thing this time could cause of this aspect students also be more utilized. don’t have a lot of room to A study from 2004 by John complain about academics.

Hopkins University shows how Yes, it is one thing to have a exacerbated achievements bad teacher or a hard time but in the learning environment when students control every become because of summer aspect of education it’s moot. break. That’s not After all, no one to say a break Alternatively, if wants to stay in isn’t a good college longer thing but when students choose to than they have you take a long to. Taking at take the one it has reperleast one class cussions. Imag- easier classes now over the sumine a machine mer gets you it leaves needed closer to finishthat only goes faster the more ing your degree it’s used: that’s time for the harder plan. It feels the mind of a ones during the fall foolish to even college student. ask why stuBy taking this dents wouldn’t and spring. break you are take advantage losing all that of it. momentum you’ve built up @BishopInBlue over the course of the semester.

Summer courses are available at Del Mar every semester, which attests to this learning gap. The summer courses Del Mar provides are called Rapid Track, six weeks of the same May 6: Early Advising & Regclass(es) from Monday through istration: Summer I, Summer II, Thursday. Academic material Fall, Rapid Track, 8-weeks sticks with students because May 7: Application Deadline they listen to the same teachfor Summer Graduation er(s) four days a week.

May 23: Tuition Payment Thanks to summer courses Deadline: Summer I students can either take the May 30: First Day of Summer hardest classes or the easiest.

Classes Begin If they choose to take the hardMay 31: Early Advising & Reger classes now it will help them istration: Summer II, Fall, Rapid consistently learn the mateTrack, 8-weeks Sessions rial. Alternatively, if students choose to take the easier class-

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1. GEOGRAPHY: Where are the ruins of the ancient city of Carthage?

2. MEASUREMENTS: How many tablespoons are in one-fourth of a cup?

3. RELIGION: How many plagues of Egypt were mentioned in the Book of Exodus?

4. GOVERNMENT: Who is next in the line of succession after the U.S. president and vice president?

5. MUSIC: Who had a 1977 hit with the song “Moondance”?

6. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Which American president’s image is on the $50 bill?

7. MOVIE: Who played the character Austin Powers (“International Man of Mystery”) in the movie series?

8. ART: Who created the bronze sculpture called “The Thinker”?

9. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is a group of elk called?

Answers 1. Tunisia 2. Four 3. Ten 4. Speaker House

n It was Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra — widely regarded as the best writer in the Spanish language and one of the best novelists in any language — who made the following sage observation: “No fathers or mothers think their own children ugly; and this self-deceit is yet stronger with respect to the offspring of the mind.” n You might be surprised to learn that Princess Di was also a tap-dancer.

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) The often-skeptical Aries might find that an answer to a question is hard to believe. But check it out before you chuck it out. You might well be surprised at what you could learn.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Your resolute determination to stick by a position might make some people uncomfortable. But if you’re proved right (as I expect you to be), a lot of changes will tilt in your favor.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You might feel conflicted between what you want to do and what you should do. Best advice: Honor your obligations first. Then go ahead and enjoy your wellearned rewards.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) That financial matter still needs to be sorted out before you can consider any major monetary moves. Pressures ease midweek, with news about a potential career change.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) A workplace problem threatens to derail your well-planned project. But your quick mind should lead you to a solution and get you back on track without too much delay.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) An opportunity opens up but could quickly close down if you allow pessimism to override enthusiasm. A trusted friend can offer the encouragement you need.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) You’ve come through a difficult period

n In the newly egalitarian society that emerged after the French Revolution in the 18th century, the color known as “royal blue” experienced a precipitous decline in popularity. Royalty may have been out of power, but practicality still ruled. For the most part, people didn’t throw out their old clothes, or even re-dye them; to get rid of any monarchist overtones, they simply started calling the color “national blue.” n In New Zealand, speed bumps are commonly known as “judder bars.” n The court system in the Central African Republic is having difficulty dealing with the caseloads. One of the primary problems is witchcraft. It seems that 40 percent of all prosecutions in the nation involve some form

of helping others deal with their problems. Now you can concentrate on putting your energy to work on your own projects.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Forget about who’s to blame and, instead, make the first move toward patching up a misunderstanding before it creates a rift that you’ll never be able to cross.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Good news for the travel-loving Sagittarian who enjoys galloping off to new places: That trip you put off will soon be back on your schedule.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) A mood change could make the gregarious Goat seek the company of just a few friends.

But you charge back into the crowd for weekend fun and games.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A decision you made in good faith could come under fire. Best advice: Open your mind to other possibilities by listening to your challenger’s point of view.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) You can avoid being swamped by all those tasks dangling from your line this week by tackling them one by one, according to priority.

The weekend brings good news.

BORN THIS WEEK: You have a fine business sense and a love of the arts. You enjoy living life to its fullest.

— King Features Inc.

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of witchcraft, including 5 percent of all juvenile cases. n Those who study such things say that the koala bear has two opposable thumbs on each hand. n The jobs website Glassdoor has issued a report ranking the best jobs in America, with scoring determined by combining the number of job openings, salary and overall job satisfaction rating. Unsurprisingly, the list is topheavy with engineers and analysts. At No. 4, though, is Tax Manager, with a job satisfaction score of 4 out of a possible 5.

Thought for the Day: “An expert is a man who has made all the mistakes which can be made in a very narrow field.” — Niels Bohr — King Features Inc.

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CAMPUS

May 1, 2017

Intergalactic beings invade Del Mar College Colby Farr cfarr@foghornnews.com

The Finely Theatre became the site of an alien invasion — if only briefly — as drama students transformed into fantasy characters for Project Del Mar’s “The Universe of The Funtastics.”

Now in its 11th year, drama students took the skills they gained throughout the semester to create a character from another planet.

“I’m feeling really proud,” said Mariah Massengill, who became Prisma Paradigm for the April 27 event. “I picked a really challenging design and I’m glad I was able to pull it off.”

Students had two weeks to start and complete their final project.

“Creativity is key,” said Shara Haghjoo, assistant drama professor. “I know I’ve done my job when a student turns around and tells me, ‘This class definitely made me think outside the box.’”

Haghjoo said it was good to see the class grow.

“I’m really proud of my students,” she said. “Now is when they totally understand what I meant on the first day of class.” @colby_farr Photos by Colby Farr/Foghorn News

TOP: Joseph Martinez (left) and Sklyar Peirce wait for the call to the stage after finishing their makeup.

ABOVE: The makeup class students had two hours to transform into their characters before the curtains were lifted at 7:30 p.m.

LEFT: Mariah Massengill transformed herself into Prisma Paradigm for the semester final.