Category: Collegiate

Campus, Collegiate, Column

How to Cope

Sabrina Hutton

Let’s face the facts: college, work and life are stressful. Often, this stress can lead to depression or even thoughts of self-harm or suicide, especially in college students. There are alternative ways to deal with stress though, some even as close as your own home. One of the most popular ways to deal with stress is yoga or meditation. Meditation can be done practically anywhere and as often as needed. It allows the body and mind to relax and causes the stress to melt away. There is no one specific way to meditate. Some people prefer to focus on a…

Campus, Collegiate

Construction expected to finish spring ’19

ClaraGrace Pavelka

New additions to the campus are almost ready for students    By this time next year, students will likely have another 127,000 square feet of learning space with the new General Academic/Music Building Phase II. Construction of the $46 million building began in summer 2017 after the demolition of the English Building. Since then, students have been limited to the perimeter of the construction zone when getting to and from class. With the work also eliminating about 100 parking spaces, Del Mar College last year introduced Viking Stops, where a golf cart will pick up students in lots by the…

Campus, Collegiate, Health

Symposium hopes to combat suicide

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National Suicide Prevention Week aims to heal  After a summer of several high-profile suicides, Del Mar College hopes to spread awareness as it host the fourth annual Suicide Prevention Symposium of the Coastal Bend. The event, to be held Sept. 13-14 during National Suicide Prevention Week, aims to “let individuals know that there are resources for individuals with suicidal ideation and what steps they can take to help others in need,” said DMC counselor Johanna Torres. Under Texas Senate Bill 1624, students entering any academic institution must be informed of information regarding mental health and suicide prevention services. DMC counselors…

Campus, Collegiate, Education

Speak peace now or never

John Maldonado

Del Mar students take a Pledge of Civility and enjoy a slice of pizza  Respect and common courtesy are among the topics that will be discussed at this year’s fifth annual “Speak Your Peace” event.  Students, faculty and staff will hold a round table to discuss questions and campus civility at 12:30 p.m. Sept. 11 in Retama Room on the second floor of the Harvin Student Center. “Civility is defined primarily as the demonstration of respect for others, basic courtesy, reciprocity (treating others as we wish to be treated), and behaviors that create a positive environment in which to learn…

Campus, Collegiate, Education

Class focuses on career readiness

Warren Maxwell

With competition for jobs growing, Del Mar College hopes to expand students’ future employment skills through a new class. Students in the Learning Frameworks class will focus on problem solving, communication skills and learning how to present themselves to potential employers. “All these skills are very transferable into the workplace,” said Christine Lamb, instructor of Student Success and founder of the new course. The skills taught in the class will give students an advantage to get their foot in the door, Lamb said. “We don’t oftentimes get to pick where we are working, or who we are working with,” she…