Author: Catherine Herndon

Campus, Spanish

Art inspired by Hispanic Heritage

Catherine Herndon

Hispanic culture, food and art is celebrated in the United States every year between mid-September to mid-October. In Fall 2017, Hispanics made up 67 percent of the Del Mar students, according to enrollment records.  The campus participates in the celebration with speakers, art and movies. Hispanic Heritage Month recognizes the achievements and contributions of Hispanic American champions who have inspired others to achieve success, according to the government’s Hispanic Heritage Month website.    “Throughout the history of the United States, people have come from various parts of the globe and have contributed to build this nation where we live today.…

Campus, Community, Education, Texas

Putting the ‘I’ in America

Catherine Herndon

First-time voters become part of the power force in upcoming elections Turning 18 comes with a lot of milestones, but voting is especially important this year because it’s the midterm election after the controversial election of President Donald Trump. Collegiate High School senior Sam Muilenburg grew up hearing about the day of her birth because it fell on the unusual election of George W. Bush and Al Gore in 2000. The vote in Florida was too close to call, which left the nation without knowing which candidate would become president. The United States Supreme Court eventually ruled to stop the…

Community, Drama

Murder, mystery and money

Catherine Herndon

Group plans interactive fundraiser to help foster children A local nonprofit hopes to raise funds through a hair-raising interactive murder mystery event. Agape Ranch, which aims to establish a self-sustaining foster care community and housing programs for young adults during their college years, has planned a Mystery, Murder and Masquerade fundraiser from 6:30-10 p.m. Sept. 21 at the Corpus Christi Yacht Club. Guests will be treated to an interactive murder mystery, live and silent auctions and hors d’oeuvres. Everyone attending is encouraged to wear masquerade attire and a mask. However, 30 masks made by foster children will be available for…