Author: Alexis Hagy

Campus, Sports

From kick-off to tip-off: Turkey Bowl Part Two takes off at DMC

Alexis Hagy

Students and staff took a dose of healthy competition to the Del Mar College gym basketball court in an epic inaugural “March Madness Showdown.”  On March 27 the madness began with the free-throw contest. With sign-up open to players and fans, the competition was fierce. As the competition narrowed down to the top scorers, Andres Garcia walked away the free-throw contest champion.  “It took hard work and consistency,” Garcia said of his win.  Finally, it was time for the teams to take the court, the Helm Holders versus Valdar’s Warriors. After four quarters of friendly competition, the Helm Holders took…

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Making tortillas and traditions

Alexis Hagy

Maria Mata, Spanish Lab Coordinator with Del Mar College, demonstrated the simplicity of making flour tortillas from scratch to a full house during a Hispanic Heritage Month event at the Coles Classroom Building on Heritage Campus Oct. 10. All it takes is four cups of flour, one teaspoon of salt, half a cup of warm water, half a cup of shortening, and amor (love) to create this versatile traditional Mexican food. The base of popular dishes such as tacos, quesadillas and buñuelos. Spectators were offered the chance to make their own tortillas. Dough and rolling pins were passed out for…