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  Professors become increasingly upset at students’ cell usage Lexy Garcia / Reporter Cellphones seem they’ve become an extension of ourselves. Some 94 percent of community college students are wireless Internet users and 85 percent of these users have a cellphone, according to the Pew Research Center. The amount of students looking down at screens has been increasing, especially this semester, said Roger Steinberg, associate professor of geology. With almost his entire class looking down on a recent day, Steinberg realized hardly anyone was listening to what he was saying. The first week of November, Steinberg decided he needed to start…

DMC Kinesiology Department now offering zumba classes

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…

Quick, inexpensive and across the street

El Alteño offers many options for those on budget Living in Corpus Christi makes it easy to find a Mexican restaurant. It seems there is one on almost every corner, so finding one within walking distance of East Campus was no problem. We decided to go to Taqueria el Alteño, at 2601 Ayers St. We were sure to find a homemade Mexican meal plus a drink for $10 or less. POBLANO PRINCESS We were greeted as soon as we took our seats and were given complimentary chips and salsa. The chips were so hard it made me wonder how long they were under the…