Author: Angela Whiteley

Nearly 700 students are expected to receive diplomas during Del Mar College’s Spring 2016 Commencement ceremony, to be held at 7 p.m. May 13 in Exhibit Hall A at the American Bank Center. All participants are required to participate in rehearsal, set for noon on May 13. Graduates must arrive by 5:45 p.m. for the ceremony and must be wearing proper regalia. Tickets are not required for guests and seating is not reserved. Guests should bring money for parking and should refrain from bringing tripods, air horns, flowers or outside refreshments. All attendees, including graduates, must abide by the American Bank…

The Del Mar Gamma Sigma Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa was recently recognized with four state awards at the PTK Texas Regional Conference for their involvement in the community, as well as their efforts to improve their chapter. The chapter received an award for its “Honors in Action” project, which focused on pollution along the coast. The “Honors in Action” project allows PTK members to develop action-oriented projects that better the community through research. Members must choose from eight HIA themes, and must conduct thorough research related to their chosen topic. The Gamma Sigma Chapter chose the theme of “Exploring…

One of the most popular destinations to visit during Spring Break is the Padre Island National Seashore. Nationally recognized for its beauty and diverse ecosystems, the park is the longest stretch of undeveloped barrier island in the world. The Seashore is home to a vast array of species, including both land and marine animals. Thousands of fish, mammals, plants and other life forms thrive in its multiple habitats. Some animals even depend on the Seashore for survival, as they are now facing possible extinction as a result of human impact. Foghorn file Melissa Zamora participates in a recent beach cleanup…

The grand reopening of the Del Mar College Student Hub will be at noon Feb. 29 in the Coleman Student Center on West Campus. Formerly known as the Palmetto Room, the Student Hub will feature study rooms and will allow students to learn about the services and resources offered by the college. The Del Mar office of Student Leadership and Campus Life, or SLCL, initiated these renovations after hearing multiple student requests for a place to study, hang out and relax. “It’s important for students to have a campus life because they spend so much time on campus,” said Beverly…

With the on-campus smoking ban now in effect, the Del Mar College Student Government Association is turning its focus to the issue of campus safety and security. The shift comes after two on-campus security scares in the fall semester as well as new legislation permitting handguns in college classrooms. “The biggest concern at this time is campus safety because of laws that are being passed about the carrying of guns on campus,” said SGA President Ericha Kemm. “We want people to know what’s going on before it starts. We want them to be educated, and not making decisions based on…

Del Mar College Physical Therapist Assistant student Adrian Cantu was nominated and elected as the Texas PTA Student Delegate during a recent state physical therapy conference. Twenty-one PTA students from Del Mar traveled to Arlington to attend the Texas Physical Therapy Association conference Oct. 22-25. “It’s a great organization that advocates for physical therapy,” Cantu said. “While I was there I attended classes, met employers and longtime professionals, and went to meetings that opened my eyes to different aspects of physical therapy.” Cantu was elected as the Texas PTA Student Delegate from a group of his peers, as well as…

The Collegiate High School Junior Politicians Organization is hosting a public forum that will feature chairpersons from the local Democratic, Green, Libertarian and Republican parties. Contributed photo According to Ben Falcon, Junior Politicians president and Collegiate High School student, the forum is being held to increase awareness of multi-party democracy. “Our overall goal is to convey the importance of the multi-party system,” Falcon said. “We need to take advantage of our democratic right by being aware of the different parties that are in the United States. There’s multiple parties, yet most people can only name two.” Each representative will discuss…