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Riding the bus convenient and saves money

Veronica BarreraDecember 7, 2015

Mark and Sarah, seniors at a local high school who didn’t want to share their last names, were at the bus stop waiting for friends. They take the bus on Fridays to the mall to go have a bite to eat and shop around. Neither has a driver’s license, but they do have the second half of the day off from school, and the bus provides the best way for them to get around. This particular day they were waiting for their friends Jon and Michelle to catch the bus with them. As I look out I can see two…

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Students learn about drones, more at GIS Day

Veronica BarreraDecember 2, 2015

Del Mar College’s Center for Economic development was buzzing and swooshing with the sounds of drones, and grade school students, flying through the hallways on Nov. 17. DMC co-hosted the 17th annual Coastal Bend Area GIS Day, with Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, Texas A&M-Kingsville, Coastal Bend Community College, Laredo Community College and Coastal Bend GIS Group. Globally observed, GIS Day builds awareness about geographic information system (GIS) technology and the impact GIS applications have on a variety of fields the natural, physical and social sciences. Veronica Barrera/Foghorn An educational representative from the Texas State Aquarium helps students from Moody High…

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Makeup and theater inspire careers

Veronica BarreraDecember 2, 2015December 2, 2015

The Drama Department at Del Mar College is a great channel for many students like Lee Alvarado, a drama major and costume assistant to Shara Haghjoo-Moghadam, assistant professor of drama. “Being around a group of people who enjoy what they do, every single day is something not everyone gets to experience,” Alvarado said. Alvarado returned to Del Mar College in 2014 after leaving for a short break. Coming back to DMC and finding a program where professors are invested in their students and offered so many creative outlets was a game changer. Contributed photos (Top) Lee Alvarado poses as a deer…

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Makeup Artist brings the Dead to life

Veronica BarreraNovember 17, 2015November 17, 2015

“To get the blood to look more realistic, you can take a step back and splatter it with your hands, but it’s gonna get messy,” said Denise Garza, a Del Mar College alumna who was was on campus to show off her zombie makeup and artistry skills on Oct. 29. Garza gave guests a glimpse into the supernatural world of zombie makeup and artistry, and also critiqued assistant professor Shara Haghjoo-Moghadam’s theatrical makeup students’ first attempt at prosthetic makeup application. “I feel very honored when I get asked to present my work and do demos in front of students. I…

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Viking pride on full display during pep rally

Veronica BarreraNovember 17, 2015

Del Mar College came alive on Oct. 30 for DMC Spirit Day. East Campus’ gymnasium was filled with students, faculty and staff cheering on their respective campus teams. Everyone was invited to participate in football-based games and the costume contest. A prize was given for the best costume, a derp face. Photo by Veronica Barrera/Foghorn Pollie Martinez (left), Irma Bomer and Joyce Salinas cheer at the pep rally that is to kick off the Viking Bowl, which will be held Nov.20 on West Campus. The Collegiate High School drum line and pep squad were on hand to hype up the…