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Consent, relationships and personal boundaries were discussed in a casual, student-led forum held in the Retama Room, in conjunction with Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month. Formerly known as the Women’s Shelter of South Texas, The Purple Door offers counseling and legal aid to victims of sexual assault and domestic violence. Senior Counselor Brian Keith Permenter and Community Educator Cassandra Huye moderated the talk in the Retama Room and let students express their thoughts and issues they’ve experienced in relationships. Some shared what they seek in a potential relationship, overcoming troubles in a relationship, and maintaining a healthy long-term relationship…

Jonathan Garcia jgarcia@foghornnews.com When horn player Matthew Solis took the stage in front of a well-known musician, his adrenaline was pumping. “It was nerve-wracking, exciting and very helpful,” Solis said of performing in front of Scharnberg, a principal horn player of the Dallas Opera Orchestra and Wichita Falls Symphony. “I’ll take his advice he gave me on my breathing and tone quality.” Solis was one of several DMC students who got tips from Scharnberg and professional tuba player Patrick Sheridan March 3-4 at the South Texas Brass Symposium. The event, in the Fine Arts Music Building, was created to promote…