Graduation coaches, door prizes offered at Jan. 30 workshop While graduation may seem a long time away, the steps to actually graduate are closer than you may think. For the spring semester, if you want to graduate, you need to apply by Feb. 23. To help students complete the application, the Title V Department will be holding a Countdown to Commencement event open to all students. Students who attend will be able to not only submit their graduation applications, but will meet with graduation coaches, financial planning counselors and other Title V representatives from the Career Readiness Institute. The DMC…

Students who are interested in history beyond the required courses have the option to take a unique class. This course is for students who are interested in studying how certain elements in history impacted both the Coastal Bend and surrounding areas. “The class is hands-on,” said Mark Robbins, instructor of Academic Cooperative in History. “You get projects that are developed by the students in conjunction with advice and mentorship of the professor.” This class fits into the liberal arts major degree plan as an elective and is part of the degree plan for history and social studies majors. Robbins said the…

House Bill 1927, which allows for the permitless carry of a handgun for people 21 and older, went into effect on Sept. 1, meaning people without a License to Carry may now carry in Texas if they meet certain requirements. However, the new law does not apply to college campuses. In 2015, Senate Bill 11 set a requirement for all public colleges to allow licensed individuals to carry on campus property concealed, with the exception of some locations on campus where weapons are still prohibited. HB 1927 allows Texans to carry openly or concealed unless they have been convicted of…