Author: Warren Maxwell

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UT-Arlington professor visits DMC to discuss race issues

Warren Maxwell

Event is part of college’s Black History Month celebration on campus History has many stories to tell and many of them can be told through the color of your skin. “If you don’t know your history anyone can tell you anything about you,” Pamela Safisha Hill told students as part of a Black History Month event Feb. 21 at Del Mar College. Hill, a professor of black studies at the University of Texas at Arlington, explained how many of the stereotypes regarding African-American culture are not just caused by racist bigotry but also by a misunderstanding of the culture as…

Art

Rain drop, crop top chilling near the wall art

Warren Maxwell

Even on cloudy days there’s still a way to enjoy the simple luxuries Corpus Christi has to offer without venturing toward the sand on spring break. Weather hanging out downtown to walk along the marina, or heading to grab a refreshing cup of joe at Green Light coffee shop, social work major Vanessa Sherry manages to use her abstract and inventive style to create a look all her own. Q: What influences your style? A: I just use stuff I like and go for it. I like to use really bold colors and anything that stands out. Q: What are…

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Center readies students for next step

Warren Maxwell

Warren J. Maxwell wmaxwell@foghornnews.com Students often wonder what the next step after college really means to them. Some choose to transfer while others already start looking for employment. Former Del Mar student Victor Alcocer fortunately was well-prepared and found employment in a local refinery with the help of the Career Development Center. “Securing a career in today’s job market is very competitive,” Alcocer said. Students have many tools and resources available to them so they can begin their journey into the workforce while they’re still in school. “The Career Development Center is an empowering resource that provided the confidence to…

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When life gives you lemons

Warren Maxwell

Warren Joshua Maxwell wmaxwell@foghornnews.com Whether it is the stress of the semester or the responsibilities that naturally come with life, students can often feel overwhelmed. Rita Hernandez, Del Mar College’s lead counselor, makes it her full-time job to counsel and reassure students who may be enduring significant hardships in their lives. “Many times students will come in with personal issues that really don’t have anything to do with academics, but are definitely effecting their academics,” Hernandez said. When life takes a toll on students the solution is often complicated. College students are different than any other type of grade level.…

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Feeling fashionably bold and powerful

Warren Maxwell

Warren J. Maxwell wmaxwell@foghornnews.com From her edgy combat boots and gothic lace top to her gentle neon highlights and rose quartz necklace, art major Kyana Gallaher has no problem making her style as colorful and broad as the major she pursues. When you look at Gallaher, her bold accessories and vibrant makeup are one of the first things you take in. This young woman has no problem showing the world just how powerful and imaginative her style is — one outfit at a time. Q: What are some of your favorite accessories to wear? A: I honestly don’t wear too…