Let’s All Be Well, Together..
Devin Tyler / Staff Writer The Del Mar College Wellness Challenge has begun and is open for all Del Mar College faculty and staff to encourage health and fitness for better well-being.
Month: February 2013
Tuition Increase for Del Mar Students
Crystal Chavez / Staff Writer According to DMC Student Government Association (SGA) members, a tuition increase of $62 for 12 credit hours was passed for fall of 2013, DMC Provost Fernando Figeroa met with SGA officers on February 18 to discuss a possible tuition increase and SGA Treasurer Blanca S. Canales attended the February 19 DMC Board of Regents meeting during which the increases were discussed.
If You Don’t Know, You Should: DMC Alert
Rey Castillo / Staff Writer The DMC Alert system was created to give students important information 24 hours a day, seven days a week about important developments and emergencies on campus. In the event of a campus emergency or an important event, college officials will use DMCAlert to get information out quickly. When a message is sent, DMCAlert will use all communication methods on file with the system to reach students and employees.
Drifting… For Lovers.
Devin Tyler / Staff Writer The “Lover’s Lane Drift Expo” marked the first drift event of 2013 for the city of Corpus Christi. The Drift Corpus Committee held the expo Feb. 16 at the Greyhound Racetrack from 8 am and throughout the day.
Shooter Classes Now Available for Instructors
Midori Allen / Staff Writer Shootings on college campuses has been happening more frequently across the United States and DMC has taken notice of this and has started hosting Active Shooter Classes provided by the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Dead Space 3, Get Ready for More!
Jonathan Garcia / Staff Writer “Dead Space 3” is a survival horror third-person shooter from developers Visceral Games and published by EA Games and is out for PS3, Xbox 360, and PC. The “Dead Space” series defined the genre for survival horror, and after the fantastic “Dead Space 2,” EA and Visceral Games wonder how will they top the sequel.
Beachfest is Back!
Amanda Jackson / Staff Writer A three-day music festival – Beach Fest 2013 – will be held at various locations throughout the Downtown and Bayfront areas, including McGee Beach and Cole Park, March 15-17, offering entertainment opportunities for the thousands of spring breakers coming next week.
Del Mar College alert program
Raena-Lyn Ramirez / Staff writer In the wake of the Columbine and Newtown shootings and the most recent shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary, it has become surreal that even the student next to you may be the next killer.
Need to know for FAFSA
Midori Allen / Staff writer For some students, the start of each new semester at Del Mar means questions about how to pay for their education. One option students consider is federal financial aid, which is obtained by submitting the Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) form.
Student voices heard at Capitol
Sarah Adams / Staff writer On Tuesday Feb. 5, Del Mar students traveled to Austin in order to discuss issues concerning community college funding with local elected officials.