Author: Jasmine Vasquez
South Texas Stories: Aransas Pass
A short history of Aransas Pass in South Texas by Jasmine Vasquez
Continuing Education program brings “Beyond the Frame” Exhibit
Del Mar College’s Continuing Education program brings their “Beyond the Frame: A Exhibition of Digital Photography” to the public. Twenty students from the DMC Continuing Education’s Digital Photography program will have their digital photographs displayed for the exhibition. “I think these courses are important for our community as this is enrichment for all ages,” part-time photography instructor Edgar de la Garza said. “I’ve had students who are from 22 to all the way to 70 respectfully. It keeps our minds engaged with other fulfilling lines of work. You can’t be too busy or too late in your life to take…
Vocal Vikings make state debate debut
The Del Mar College Vocal Vikings Forensic Squad’s competition season has started back up and is in full swing. From Oct. 18-20 and Nov. 1-3, the Vocal Vikings competed in their first two speech and debate tournaments for the academic year called the Battle of the Alamo in San Antonio at San Antonio College and The Fall Texas Intercollegiate Forensic Association (TIFA) in Lubbock. “The girls had their very first IPDA [International Public Debate Association] rounds,” Marjorie Bryant-Sparrow, the Vocal Vikings assistant coach said. Debate has multiple bracket rounds that determine who carries on to the next round. “Everybody won…
Del Mar College’s Speech Communication Center is Open for the Semester
The fear of public speaking is the most common phobia ahead of death, according to the National Social Anxiety Center. Del Mar students can help alleviate that fear and get extra help by using the Speech Communication Center on the Heritage Campus. According to the Speech Center director, Duane Gundrum, the center is open for the semester to all students who need help with tutoring in speech, visual presentations, interpersonal skills, or just need a free cup of coffee. “I help students with their speeches, sometimes constructing their speeches from nothing,” Gundrum said. “Sometimes even teaching them what they…
Del Mar College’s Dental Program offering free cleanings
Del Mar College’s Dental Hygiene Clinic Services is offering free cleanings through mid-December to anyone who qualifies. For more than 50 years, the dental program has given back to its community while also giving its students hands-on learning opportunities. Starting Sept. 9, the dental program is providing free services to qualified applicants. The services include medical history review, blood pressure screening, intra-oral examination, dental preliminary assessment, periodontal assessment, education on oral dental hygiene, oral cancer screening, radiographs, fluoride treatments as needed, selective polishing, conservative periodontal therapy, dental hygiene therapy, and dental sealants. “It’s free of charge and it helps…