Author: Samantha Douty

Samantha Douty is the editor-in-chief for the Del Mar College Foghorn. She has been working for the Foghorn since Fall 2014 and is currently a double major in Public Relations and Journalism at Del Mar College. After receiving her BA in either Public Relations or Journalism, she plans on attending law school to study corporate or copyright law. You can reach Sam at [email protected] or follow her on Twitter @SamanthaDouty.
Entertainment

Why binge drink when you can binge watch?

Samantha Douty

It is time to Netflix and chill — no companion required. To begin your binge watching session you need a comfortable surface to plant yourself on — this can be either a couch, or, in most cases, a bed. Next, refreshments are required. My personal favorite is popcorn, but for those of who you feel adventurous chips and salsa are a good alternative. Now, here is a list of the best shows to binge watch over spring break: ‘GREY’S ANATOMY’ For those who haven’t watched the series from its 2005 debut or for those who just feel like re-watching the…

Campus, Education

Distracted driving can be costly, deadly

Samantha Douty

Think of the consequences before you text and drive or drive while under the influence. According to the Texas Department of Transportation, cell phones are prohibited from being used while operating a vehicle in numerous cities, including Corpus Christi, Aransas Pass and San Antonio. Fines for texting and driving range from $200 to $500. Joseph Martinez/Foghorn Albert Vasquez tries out the Aware 3 TXT Distracted Driver simulator at Del Mar College’s East Campus on March 1 as Brittany DeLaCruz looks on. Driving while texting leads to numerous major accidents causing injuries and even death. In 2014, according to the most…

Campus

SGA starts survey for health clinic

Samantha Douty

The Student Government Association voted to start a student survey on the need for an on campus health clinic at its Feb. 17 meeting. Beverly Cage, director of Student Leadership & Campus Life, presented the idea of the clinic in the discussion portion of the meeting. “I had an exciting meeting with (nursing instructor) Deborah Skoruppa and she wants a health facility for students,” Cage said. “The diabetes center on the second floor of HS1 (Health Science) building is vacant. It would be a good location for the facility.” The previous diabetes center was relocated from West Campus to a…

Campus

DMC discusses ‘campus of the future’

Samantha Douty

Preliminary plans for the proposed Southside Campus include several features for students, including a pond, tennis courts, fitness center and even a biking and jogging trail. But it’s the plan for parking that students may be most excited about. Design and architecture company Gensler showed the preliminary plans for the campus at the Board of Regents’ Feb. 9 meeting.   Illustrations provided by Del Mar College The regents plan for the culinary school to be the focal point on the Southside Campus. Option B and C feature the culinary school on a pond. All of the preliminary plans contain two…

Campus

Board votes to investigate Watt’s ethical practices

Samantha Douty

The Del Mar College Board of Regents voted 7-0 to investigate District 4 Regent Guy Watts for possible ethics violations at its Feb. 9 meeting. Regent Carol Scott and Watts were not present for the meeting. “The Board of Regents authorized me as chair to conduct an investigation to determine if Mr. Watts violated the board’s bylaws or Code of Ethics,” chairman Trey McCampbell stated in an email after the meeting. “An independent investigator will be identified who can conduct the investigation and provide a written report of opinion to the Board of Regents.” Foghorn file The Del Mar College…