Author: Ariel Saenz

Campus, Staff

How art and teaching has sculpted the life of a DMC professor

Ariel Saenz

Art has always been a driving force in Del Mar College professor Gerardo “Jerry” Cobarruvias life. From his early years in Laredo with an artistic family to his eventual career, art in all forms has been present. Cobarruvias was born in Laredo, Texas, but grew up in Corpus Christi where he attended Del Mar and Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. He has been employed at DMC since 1985. He has held various positions since, such as photographer, graphic designer, and media specialist. He officially joined the art faculty in 2004. He teaches painting, watercolor, printmaking, and graphic design. Printmaking and oil…

Health

Movember prostate cancer awareness month

Ariel Saenz

Movember, also known as Men’s Health Awareness Month, is an annual global campaign that encourages men to grow their mustaches (or MOs) and participate in various activities to raise awareness about men’s health issues starting from November 1st until November 30th. This month-long event focuses on promoting physical and mental well-being among men, addressing issues such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health challenges, and suicide prevention. Movember provides a platform for men all over the world to bravely speak about their health openly, seek support, and take proactive steps towards a healthier and happier life. It aims to challenge…

Community

Rockin’ K Farms bring in families for Fall holidays

Ariel Saenz

Autumn is here, if you and your family are in need of help getting into the fall spirit, then head on over to Rockin’ K Farms. The South Texas venue is now open every weekend now through Sunday, Nov. 3, weather permitting. The family fun-filled event began in 2014 and is the first woman-owned maze in Texas. “There was my mother-in-law (Traci Klepac), who had the idea and my sister-in-law (Rachelle), and I joined her. We started Rockin’ K Farms to bring something fun to South Texas out in the country where people can go to enjoy and learn a…

Campus, Features

HB 3297 gives car owners a break on inspections

Ariel Saenz

Starting Jan. 1, 2025, Texas will no longer require non-commercial car owners to complete state vehicle inspections with the passage of House Bill 3297 signed by Gov. Greg Abbott. This should save time and money for drivers, although the $7.50 fee previously charged during the inspection will now be charged when the vehicle is registered each year. “Vehicle inspections are costly and time consuming and provide little benefit to public safety,” said State Sen. Mayes Middleton. This means that if the car’s inspection has already expired this month or will expire by December, drivers still need to get a state…

Campus

Del Mar College offers flexible jobs on campus

Ariel Saenz

Finding a job with good pay and a flexible schedule is hard to find nowadays, but not at Del Mar College. Del Mar’s federal work study program ensures part-time jobs are available to undergraduate and graduate students with financial needs. “Typically when a student fills out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, it asks the question, are you eligible? Are you interested in work study? At the end of the application, it may tell them what potentially they could be eligible for. You could be eligible for other additional programs and one of them that may be mentioned is…