Tag: Del Mar College

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The history of the DMC Vikings

Paul Farias

Last issue, the focus was finding out how the Port Hole name was almost that of the Foghorn newspaper. This time around, we’re looking to Del Mar History to fix it. Surely, we all know that Del Mar College’s mascot has always been the Vikings. Ever since the college first established a mascot back in 1939, the Viking name has been synonymous with what was called Corpus Christi Junior College at the time. Alright, something’s wrong here. Checking the College’s website, you’ll find that it says the mascot name dates back to 1939. After digging through the Foghorn archives however,…

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DMC Kinesiology Department now offering zumba classes

Lola Ponce

The Kinesiology Department at Del Mar College is extending a warm invitation to all employees by hosting Zumba classes. These invigorating sessions, offered weekly, are a testament to the department’s commitment to fostering a culture of health and wellness among DMC employees. Wellness Zumba instructor, Perla Soliz has taught Zumba for 11 years. “There is no right or wrong way to do it. Make it your own. The goal is to move and have fun! I’m happy to guide you,” said Soliz. By providing accessible and engaging opportunities for physical activity, the Kinesiology Department aims to contribute to the overall…

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Self-defense classes offered to DMC students and staff

Lola Ponce

Students, faculty and staff got a free self-defense class that aimed to help them feel safe and learn basic skills to protect themselves in case of an attack.   Some who attended the class on Feb. 24 said the one-time opportunity to learn basic self-defense skills was not enough. They want DMC to provide more opportunities to continue learning the skills .    Amie Valdez, a student assistant at the Student Success Center said that learning how to defend yourself, although basic, is a necessity. Being female and leaving campus when its dark, which Valdez and others has have done. “I’ve been…

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Student spotlight: Female welder breaks generational curse

Aubree Curran

What’s your definition of the American dream? Maybe it’s a nice house, maybe it’s having your own sky view office, or maybe it’s all of the above. But for Del Mar College welding student, Joanna Tello, it’s a matter of breaking her generational curse of poor education. A dream made possible, as she put it, through the help of Del Mar College. According to DMC welding instructor, Richard Lugo, he estimates a total of 10-15 female students throughout the whole program, Tello included. An unfortunate occurrence as Lugo describes the opinion of many instructors on their female welding students.  “Honestly…

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Student spotlight: From NFL dreams to healing hands

Aubree Curran

Everyone has goals, everyone has dreams, but not everyone has the opportunity to make them a reality. For Del Mar College student and kinesiology major Ace Navarijo, this statement became his untimely truth after enduring a Friday night high school football game that forever altered his path. A path, according to Navarijo, that had been set in stone for him since he could remember. “My biggest dream growing up, I wanted to play in the NFL,” Navarijo said. “I felt that that was my only way of providing back to my parents and every penny that they used on me…

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DMC faces possible payment

Mark Young

Mark Young myoung@foghornnews.com Del Mar College owes a former employee over half a million dollars after losing a lawsuit over a contract dispute. Former history professor Bruce Olson sued the college in June 2012, after Olson felt the college was breaching a contract that had come from mediation of a settlement from two previous lawsuits Olson had filed against the college. During mediation from the first two lawsuits, Del Mar College agreed to allow Olson to participate in an early retirement program if he promised to drop the lawsuits and release Del Mar College from liability. The two previous lawsuits…

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Nada que temer todo bajo control

Josselyn Obregon

Josselyn Obregon @JTO_NEWS La seguridad es un tema de importancia para todos, especialmente después de ver tantos atentados masivos en los últimos meses que han dejado victimas letales en diferentes puntos del país. Para hablar de este tema hay que entender que hay atentados de diferentes tipos, aunque todos caen en la categoría de crímenes. Del Mar College cuenta con un plan de seguridad amplio, que va desde la educación del personal y estudiantes, prevención y entrenamiento necesario para responder a cualquier tipo de atentado. Lauren White, Jefa de Seguridad de DMC, nos explicó los avances e implementaciones de seguridad…

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Good news for science majors

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Danial Nasr Azadani was in South Texas for an extended visit with his family when he decided to take some classes. “I actually looked into TAMU-CC initially but the out-of-state tuition was just too much,” Azadani said. “So I met with Dr. Hatherill and toured the lab.” Azadani was more than impressed with Robert Hatherill, assistant professor of biology. “I signed up for two classes, and they were the best two classes I’ve ever taken,” he said. BIOL 1414 was one of those classes. Previously, this class, along with BIOL 1415, would only transfer for liberal arts majors, but thanks…

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Students receive emergency funds to help rebuild their lives

Brittany Claramunt

@BrittClaramunt bclaramunt@foghornnews.com Several dozen Del Mar students have been awarded aid from the Harvey Student Assistance Fund from the Del Mar Foundation to rebuild after the Category 4 storm. So far, 61 students have been awarded grants from the fund for a total of $25,650. A large donation was giving to the Foundation by the Coastal Bend Community Foundation through the estate of Olga Doan. According to Mary McQueen, executive director of Development, the Foundation office processes about 15 to 20 applications per week. “If you are a current Del Mar College student trying to rebuild your life and need…