Author: Josselyn Obregon

Campus

Sugar and zest are put to the baking test

Josselyn Obregon

Culinary students prepare cake walk to showcase their work The students in Del Mar’s baking and pastry program prepared sweet treats for their final exam in the advanced pastry course. The combinations of flavors and creativity tempted everyone to break their diets April 26 in the Restaurant Management Building at West Campus. The event included a cake walk, with elaborate, themed cakes meant to resemble the hit video game “The Legend of Zelda,” a guitar and more. Students also created a special cake to celebrate their 2018 graduation and another spotlighting the baking and pastry program. The students tested their…

Campus, Collegiate, Sports

Collegiate tackles the competition

Josselyn Obregon

After four games in three days, the flag football tournament saw two teams face off in the championship, for which there could be one winner. With team A Zeke Outlook taking on The Walking Dez for the title, competition was fierce on the field by the East Campus gym. Teams of five students each took turns moving the ball downfield in the spring weather, with temperatures in the mid-80s from March 27-29. A Zeke Outlook, which consisted of Michael Suarez, Jesús Ibarra, Tomas Gonzalez, Max Guerrero, Benito Torres and John Davila, won the game to be crowned this semester’s champions.…

Campus, Spanish

Inmigración un reto en busca de soliciones efectivas

Josselyn Obregon

Inmigración y deportaciones son temas de cada día, los cuales se han convertido en algo tan común dentro de la sociedad actual que se ha olvidado hablar realmente de que es el problema y a quienes afecta directa e indirectamente. El pasado 8 de marzo en las instalaciones del Retama Room, Del Mar College East Campus. The Office of Student Leadership & Campus Life. Llevaron a cabo el Panel de Discusión “Inmigración Indocumentada, Retos y Soluciones”. Dicha actividad conto con la presencia del Actor y conferencista Jesús Nebot, quien cuenta con una larga experiencia en el tema de inmigración habiendo…

Campus

DACA students get aid

Josselyn Obregon

Recipients can receive financial assistance regardless of status With registration, book and supplies, plus the cost of transportation and food, it’s no secret that college is expensive. Many apply for federal financial aid to ease the burden, but for some, such as DACA students, that isn’t an option. While most students apply for aid by filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, DACA students can apply through the Texas Application for State Financial Aid, or TASFA. Anyone can apply for the TAFSA, regardless of immigration status, as long as they are a Texas resident eligible for…

Campus

iTu Tambien calificas para ayuda financiera!

Josselyn Obregon

Asistencia financiera sin discriminacion para estudiantes With registration, book and supplies, plus the cost of transportation and food, it’s no secret that college is expensive. Many apply for federal financial aid to ease the burden, but for some, such as DACA students, that isn’t an option. While most students apply for aid by filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, DACA students can apply through the Texas Application for State Financial Aid, or TASFA. Anyone can apply for the TAFSA, regardless of immigration status, as long as they are a Texas resident eligible for in-state tuition…

Entertainment, Spanish

Un descanso de primavera limitado para el area sur

Josselyn Obregon

Negocios locales no listos para primavera  El descanso de primavera es uno de los puentes mas anhelados por la comunidad educativa. Spring break es sinónimo de diversión, playa, sol y un descanso de actividades académicas. Pero este año no será igual, el panorama de las playas y áreas recreacionales de Corpus Christi, Port Aransas y Rockport no estarán recuperadas del todo y menos listas para recibir a la gran cantidad de turismo que suelen arribar para dicha época. A seis meses del huracán Harvie, solamente un 40% de los negocios han abiertos sus puertas e iniciado labores regulares. El panorama…

Entertainment

Harvey limits fun for spring break

Josselyn Obregon

Lexington, aquarium to be open for the week While Port Aransas and Rockport are usually hot spots for spring breakers, those who head out to the coastal communities this year won’t have quite as many options when they get there. In the since months since Hurricane Harvey made landfall and devastated the area, just 40 percent of businesses have reopened, according to the Rockport-Fulton Chamber of Commerce. The retail shops and hotels that stretch from Port Aransas to Rockport have been hardest hit, with many still cleaning and rebuilding. Those that are open, however, are expected to be packed with…

Campus, Spanish

DACA inmigración una crisis sinsolución

Josselyn Obregon

Control de aduanas, inmigración ilegal y la eliminación del programa para los llegados en la infancia DACA es un tema que ha venido a sacudir los sueños de millones de estudiantes y sus familias. La Oficina de Liderazgo de Estudiantes y Vida Universitaria lanza la invitación a participara en el Panel “Inmigración Indocumentada: Retos y Soluciones” con la participación del actor y conferencistas Jesús Nebot, quien cuenta con 15 años de experiencia en el tema de inmigración. Nebot quien ha compartido con estudiantes universitarios discutiendo el tema de inmigración promoviendo un espacio de entendimiento y  poder encontrar una visión clara…

Spanish

Nada que temer todo bajo control

Josselyn Obregon

Josselyn Obregon @JTO_NEWS La seguridad es un tema de importancia para todos, especialmente después de ver tantos atentados masivos en los últimos meses que han dejado victimas letales en diferentes puntos del país. Para hablar de este tema hay que entender que hay atentados de diferentes tipos, aunque todos caen en la categoría de crímenes. Del Mar College cuenta con un plan de seguridad amplio, que va desde la educación del personal y estudiantes, prevención y entrenamiento necesario para responder a cualquier tipo de atentado. Lauren White, Jefa de Seguridad de DMC, nos explicó los avances e implementaciones de seguridad…

Campus

DMC monitors DACA situation

Josselyn Obregon

Josselyn Obregon @JTO_News A former Del Mar College student says the institution, which promotes chasing dreams, has put her dreams on hold. Delia Susana, 24, is benefited by DACA program. Susana came to the United States as a baby. She started studies at a Valley school then moved to Corpus Christi with her family after high school and entered Del Mar College. She remembers her first experience to Del Mar College as a dream come true. Susana recalls that at that time many people helped her in the enrollment process and provided information to get financial aid and other services.…