Author: Ryan Acuna

Campus

Future nurses showcase student health fair

Ryan Acuna

Level one nursing students at Del Mar College’s Nurse Education Department presented what they have learned throughout the fall semester by showcasing numerous health-related issues and their resolutions with a student health fair in the Harvin Center on the East Campus. The same event was held on the West Campus at a later time. On Nov. 19, nearly 50 first-year nursing students from DMC’s Nurse Education Department took on the task of educating their peers on health-related issues by providing numerous setups and booths dedicated to specific health problems and what they can do to manage them. The students were…

Community

First time on bus opens eyes to new experience

Ryan Acuna

Growing up in a household that possessed more than one vehicle in the driveway was ordinary for me, but for many others the public transportation system is all they have to get around the city of Corpus Christi. Before this experiment, I had never rode on a public bus before, not because I did not want to, but because I did not need to. I had the luxury of being able to drive wherever I wanted, whenever I wanted, take trips to neighboring cities for days at a time, but many people are restricted with where they can go, even…

Campus

It’s called the Success Center for a reason

Ryan Acuna

For many students at Del Mar College, there are numerous re- sources for academic growth and development for almost every subject. Help is always available on campus for any problems or concerns that a student may have. Two such resources are the Stone Writing Center in the White Library, dedicated to providing students with help in English courses, and the math center in the Coles Classroom building for those seeking extra clarification. These helpful centers are housed with professors and teacher’s aides with years of experience in the subject matter, but for some students this can be a little intimidating.…

Campus, Community

Lab focuses on mathematics, macroeconomics

Ryan Acuna

Students seeking extra help outside of the classroom in their math courses can now attend the brand new math and macroeconomics tutoring center located in Room 310 of the Venters Building on East Campus. The tutoring center, deemed “The Collaboratory,” will feature free student-assisted help from five tutors, with two specializing in mathematics material and the other three specializing in macroeconomics. All tutors are properly trained and qualified to ensure students are receiving the best help possible for successful academic achievements. Connor Hutton, a student at Del Mar and macroeconomics beginner, plans to use the program to its full extent.…

Entertainment

‘Noises Off’ to hit Finley Theatre

Ryan Acuna

Comedy lovers can find fun and entertainment this month at the live stage play of “Noises Off!” at Del Mar College’s Finley Theatre. Brought to life by some of Del Mar’s most talented actors and ac- tresses, “Noises Off!” is a moody, in- tricate, comedic play that is within another dramatic play. Opening night is 7:30 p.m. Nov. 13, with other shows planned for the same time on Nov. 14 and Nov. 19-21. The play’s hysterical storyline, which centers around the mis- haps of another production titled “Nothing On,” focuses on this events that take place on stage as well…

Campus

DMC hosts career fairs

Ryan Acuna

Leading up to graduation, many college students may find it difficult to begin the lengthy and grueling process of becoming newly employed college graduates in the actual workforce, but with the help of Del Mar’s career fair provided by the Career Development Center, there is certainly no reason to stress any longer. Unlike the previous career fair, which was held only at the East Campus in the spring and was sponsored by Title V, the upcoming event will be provided at both campuses. With useful tips, vast amounts of information and everything in between, the career fair seems like a…

Campus

Grant aids students in truck driving program

Ryan Acuna

Back in the spring of 2015, Del Mar College was one out of six campuses in the nation to be selected by the U.S. Department of Education to take part in the Pell Grant Experiment through FAFSA. This experimental grant aids students interested in taking the eight-week truck-driving program given on the West Campus. This course will earn students jobs in the truck driving industry for local companies around South Texas or large corporations across the nation. The federal grant covers up to $4,200 of the course program costs and is open to any students older than 18 who have…