Author: Taylor Young

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Comforting canines come through to DMC

Taylor Young

The Del Mar College Counseling Center hosted Go Team Therapy Dogs at all campuses in preparation for finals season. The Go Team Therapy Dogs are a nonprofit organization whose mission is to have handler-dog teams offer relief, care and assistance to those in need. The dogs visited all Del Mar campuses from Nov. 28-30, allowing all students to interact with the dogs and participate in the activities. “The dogs help decrease anxiety, stress, relax your heart rate, which provides more of a relaxing atmosphere for the students,” said Go Team member Lisa Olmos. Go Team also provided students with various…

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DMC offers free manicure in exchange for nonperishable goods

Taylor Young

The Del Mar College Cosmetology Program will be hosting Guest Day on at the Windward Campus for cosmetology students to gain hands-on experience in the field. All services are free in exchange for donations of nonperishable food items. “Students can invite family and friends to provide services for, and all we ask is for donations that will be donated to the Coastal Bend Food Bank,” said Sandra Shelton-Flinn, assistant professor of cosmetology. Students gain practical experience by working on clients during client days, which include women, children and men. “I like how it feels when people love the way they…

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DMC takes a walk through minority struggles

Taylor Young

Del Mar College is hosting a history lecture, “Forging Race and Gender Power in Houston,” by Professor Samantha Rodriguez, as a part of the observance of Hispanic Heritage Month. Del Mar’s monthlong observance offers a variety of activities and events that honor the contributions and achievements of Hispanic Americans.  Rodriguez is a history and humanities professor at Houston Community College and served as an oral historian, interview processor and research assistant for the award-winning book “Civil Rights in Black and Brown: Histories of Resistance and Struggle in Texas.” Dawson Barrett, Del Mar College associate professor of history, said Rodriguez conducted several…

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DMC offers dental services

Taylor Young

The Del Mar College Dental Hygiene Program is providing dental services to the public at no cost. Students in the program will provide the services and be supervised by faculty members to guarantee an efficient experience for all. The eligibility of patients is based on the educational and clinical needs of the dental hygiene students, and to be considered for treatment, patients must schedule a “qualifying appointment” with DMC faculty.  LeeAnn Campos, administrative assistant for the program, said students must meet certain prerequisites. “The patient evaluation will determine if they qualify for any of those requirements,” Campos said.  It’s essential for the…