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Health

Physical therapy class raises money through Zumba

Meagan Falcon

The Del Mar College physical therapy class pulled out all of their funky moves at their zumbathon fundraiser March 9 in the Retama Room inside the Harvin Center to raise money to attend a state conference in October. Kim Whitley, a Zumba certified instructor and physical therapy student, discussed what Zumba really is. Meagan Falcon/Foghorn Kim Whitley, a Zumba instructor, dances with others to raise money. “Zumba is a total workout that combines all elements of fitness: cardio, muscle conditioning, balance, and flexibility. It works by mixing low-intensity and high- intensity moves that make it a calorie burning, interval style workout,” Whitley said. For Whitley,…

Health

Bongo Ball takes over tennis court

Meagan Falcon

Patrick Luce/Foghorn Alexis Perez (left) and Enrique Rios go one-on-one at Bongo Ball at the tennis courts located behind the gym on East Campus. Before setting their sights on good grades, students took aim at one another with a game of Bongo Ball at the tennis courts on East Campus on Jan 25. Bongo Ball is the only game of its kind. Its fast-paced, paintball-like atmosphere brings a rush of adrenaline to those who engage in it. “Everyone who showed up today had a great time and knowing at the end of the day that we were able to help is…

Campus, Health

Dancing with the Vikings

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Men are matadors and la- dies are capes in the Paso Doble dance, according to Ed Salazar, the guest dance instructor during the Social Dance Club’s Dance Demo held in the gym on Nov. 7. Photos by Cayce Berryman/Foghorn R.J. Garza, a student interpreter for the deaf at DMC, came to the Dance Demo on Nov. 7 for a chance to learn something new. Meaning “double-step” in Spanish, Paso Doble can be traced to the 19th century as a representation of bullfighters when they walk into the ring. The man’s role in the dance is to represent the bullfighter so…

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Eating healthy doesn’t have to be expensive

Desiree Arnold

The battle to eat healthy on a budget is ongoing. Most people are under the assumption that to partake in a nutritional menu is costly. It does not have to be. Many say consuming fast food is cheaper as well as a time saver. It is not. Here is a quick breakdown that fast food is not necessarily cheaper. Purchasing chicken breasts in bulk is about $15 (Tip: buy fresh then portion out in baggies and freeze and pull out only what you need). Fresh veggies of your choice may cost you $10 and a starch (pasta, rice, etc.) $5.…

Campus, Health

Zumba classes heat up at Del Mar

Angela Whiteley

The Kinesiology Department is hosting Zumba and yoga classes for all Del Mar College employees. Classes are offered weekly and are a part of the department’s efforts to increase health and wellness among DMC employees. “We’re trying to get people to be more aware of their lifestyle and to get them moving more,” said Judy Phillips, Kinesiology Department chairwoman. “Healthy employees make for a better work environment.” According to Phillips, for the program to continue, more people must attend the classes. If employee interest increases, classes will extend through the semester. Zumba instructor Perla Soliz called it a fun way…