The Life of a Queen

Joshua has a large bag full of makeup. He starts by putting moisturizer on his face and gluing down his eyebrows before he applies foundation to make his skin tone slightly lighter. The idea of becoming someone else is one of the main factors of being a drag queen. Joshua loves putting on his makeup. He feels like he is painting a masterpiece and he is the art. It feels as if he is escaping into a fantasy and can set free the hidden being trapped inside. Joshua is not just putting on makeup; he’s changing into someone else. Thinking…

Escape room proves difficult for editors

Trying to disarm a nuclear bomb early in the morning is a great way to wake up your brain. Foghorn editors John Oliva, Jose Alonzo, Gabriella Ybarra and Sam Gutierrez started off walking up the long ramp in the freezing cold to start our adventure at Corpus Christi’s newest escape room. The Lexington Museum on the Bay employee had us fill out policy and waiver forms before we watched a safety video about what to expect. From there he led us down a hallway, with very short staircases, to the escape room. A video played where a Russian character warned…

Volunteering, exercise could lead to big award

Volunteering in the community, exercising, drawing a picture and visiting a historical site can get you congressional-level recognition and a medal. The Congressional Award is a self-paced program that presents you with certificates and medals as you reach goals in Voluntary Public Service, Personal Development, Physical Fitness and Expedition/Exploration. “The program fosters principles of citizenship and encourages goal-setting, both important traits for youth to carry into adulthood,” said Derek Doyle, director of communications and strategic outreach for The Congressional Award. Time begins when you register at www.congressionalaward.org. As activities are completed, accumulated hours are carried on up to the next…

Students hit capital, meet legislators

The day started at 4:30 a.m. with 40-degree weather. Packed into two charter busses, about 50 students plus staff traveled to the granite steps of the Texas Capitol Building in Austin for Texas Community College Day. “The day is about giving the students an opportunity to interact with their state legislators,” said Rito Silva, vice president of student affairs. Mark Escamilla, president of Del Mar College, also made the Jan. 30 trip. “It’s a hustle-and-bustle kind of day. This is always one of the most enjoyable opportunities Del Mar has to offer. I love hosting the students and bringing them…