This is Jonny G., logging off…

What can I say about my six years at Del Mar College and my time spent with the Foghorn News staff? Well, it’s safe to say that I finally have made it through the end of this long crazy journey that I call college life. It was like it was almost yesterday when I was approached by my adviser Robert Muilenburg to join the staff back in fall 2012 after being impressed by my photos and writing reviews for the Foghorn. After accidentally leaking out Liam Hemsworth’s fate in “Expendables 2,” I immediately thought to myself, “Ok, I think after…

Summer classes made easy

Del Mar College’s Northwest Center offers students a chance to get ahead with summer courses. Located in Calallen, classes often are at a low number in the summer, but Northwest Center program coordinator Mario Flores helps get the word out about these courses that are available for students. “We’re wanting to push these programs to benefit those students so they don’t have to drive in for a class at East and West Campus,” Flores said. Flores said students drive in from Alice, Taft, Odem and other surrounding areas to take classes there, which he calls “the hub” of areas and…

New GIS camp gets girls involved

Del Mar College’s GIS program will fly into summer with activities and courses that will grab student’s attention. GIS instructor J.J. Nelson said Del Mar will be offering summer courses for the GIS/UAS including a GUAS 2071 continuing education course where students and staff can earn their FAA Part 107 license. Classes are set to begin at the end of May and run through July, and once finished students can take their 107 license test at the computer-aided training facility in Aransas Pass airport. “That’s the driving deal is to get students and staff to get their license,” Nelson said.…

Summer thrills on the big screen

Superheroes, capers and a giant shark kick off the movie season Between wisecracking mercs, dinosaurs, giant sharks and a family of superheroes, this summer looks to be a perfect times to head out the movies. These are the nine flicks that are set to heat up the box office and aim to capture audiences while enjoying their popcorn.   ‘DEADPOOL 2’ (May 18) Ryan Reynolds returns as the “Merc with a Mouth” Deadpool in the sequel to the 2016 smash hit that took audiences by storm. A powerful time-traveling soldier known as Cable (Josh Brolin) hunts down a young mutant…

PlayStation title an instant classic

Latest ‘God of War’ boasts excellent gameplay and story The Ghost of Sparta Kratos returns to form in Santa Monica Studios’ PlayStation 4 exclusive title “God of War.” After “God of War: Ascension” was released in 2013, the series took a hiatus until it was announced at E3 2016, where it received universal acclaim from those in attendance. Gamers were also eager to get their hands on this game knowing that it’s a sequel to “God of War III.” The series has changed from the action hack-and-slash to a more over-the-shoulder free-camera with a new combat system. The change made…