South Texas Stories: Sunrise Mall

Asistencia financiera sin discriminacion para estudiantes With registration, book and supplies, plus the cost of transportation and food, it’s no secret that college is expensive. Many apply for federal financial aid to ease the burden, but for some, such as DACA students, that isn’t an option. While most students apply for aid by filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, DACA students can apply through the Texas Application for State Financial Aid, or TASFA. Anyone can apply for the TAFSA, regardless of immigration status, as long as they are a Texas resident eligible for in-state tuition…

During the first weekend of October, big awards were given out to two Del Mar College speech professors at the Texas Speech Communication Association conference in Dallas. Amy Jones, professor of speech, was passed the gavel as she became president of the association. She had previously served as vice president. Coming to the conference, Jones had to create the panels and programs that are the heart of the conference. “Amy will be the main decision-maker for the state speech organization,” said speech professor Sarah Contreras. “The hardest part of that job is when you are VP, so she just finished…