Author: Kira Hays

Opinions

Syrian refugees or American vets? Let’s help our own first.

Kira Hays

With the issue of Syrian refugees a main topic in the news today, 31 states are holding strong to their opposition of letting them into the United States. Some leaders say they either oppose taking in any Syrian refugees being relocated as part of a national program or are asked that they be particularly scrutinized as potential security threats. In a letter to President Barack Obama, Gov. Greg Abbott said, “American humanitarian compassion could be exploited to expose Americans to similar deadly danger,” referring to the deadly attacks in Paris. Some would say that this is a ridiculous view of…

Campus

Journalism students excel at state contest

Kira Hays

Del Mar College journalism students took home 23 awards including first place in three categories at the recent Texas Community College Journalism Association conference in Austin. Former Foghorn photographer Tera Elwell placed first in newspaper sports action photo, former Foghorn Managing Editor Amber Quaid placed first in magazine photography and former Foghorn cartoonist Kai Hernandez placed first in magazine layout/design. Del Mar College competed against seven other community colleges, including Tarrant County College, Amarillo College and Tyler College, at the event, held Oct. 29-Nov. 1. Foghorn file The Del Mar College Foghorn staff of 2015 The event, which partnered with…

Campus, Opinions

Vagueness of DMC alerts eroded trust, caused confusion

Kira Hays

        On Oct. 1 at approximately 1:09 p.m., students received text alerts, emails and phone calls regarding a threat that was made against a female student and the East Campus. As the alert didn’t seem too urgent, campus activities and classes were to continue as scheduled. Not until long after the alert did students, faculty and staff begin to find out what really caused the alert to be sent out in the first place. There was a man, possibly on our campus, with a gun. He was threatening to shoot a student and the school. Why that…

Community, Entertainment, Movies

Get Lost at Ride-In’s screening of ‘Labyrinth’

Kira Hays

  As the Corpus Christi Ride-In Theater season comes to a close, they are pulling out all the stops for their final screening of the year on Oct 23. Partnering with the Crush Girls and CC Bubble Soccer, the event will feature the cult classic movie “Labyrinth.” Featuring a very young Jennifer Connelly and David Bowie, the movie follows Sarah (Connelly) as she hastily attempts to solve a labyrinth in 13 hours, all to save her baby brother, who was taken away by the Goblin King after she wished him away. Directed by Jim Henson, this creative and magical movie…

Campus

Career Center offers students early guidance

Kira Hays

As a potential, new or current student at Del Mar College, choosing a major and a degree plan can be a daunting challenge. The counselors at the Career Counseling office are eager to help students start and/or continue on the right path toward graduation. “We have a lot of students graduating in December, so I want to make sure they are good to go, skills-wise,” Career Development Coordinator Vanessa Adkins said. There are multiple resources provided by Del Mar for students to find out what they should major in. From the Career Resource center to the Career Kiosk, both located…

Entertainment

One part music and one part terror

Kira Hays

Based on the 1976 horror film featuring Sissy Spacek as the iconic Carrie White, “Carrie: The Musical” is set to hit the stage this October at the Harbor Playhouse. Taking place in modern times, Carrie is an awkward teenage girl with telekinetic powers who lives a very lonely existence. It isn’t until her classmates humiliate her at the prom that she unleashes her powers on her peers and wreaks havoc on everyone and everything in her path. First-time director and former Del Mar student Courtney Richter was thrilled when she was chosen to direct the musical. “I’m a huge horror…

Community

6-acre corn maze perfect fall fun for families

Kira Hays

Putting the culture back into agriculture, the Klepacs, a Robstown family, hope to start a new tradition with their Rockin’ K Corn Maze and outdoor fun this fall. Located just outside of Robstown, the family friendly event features a 6-acre corn maze, games for kids and more. The family came up with their maze idea after hours of brainstorming. “Trying to narrow it down to one idea is the hard part for us,” Rachelle Klepac said. This year, they teamed up with Coca-Cola for their design. “Our design this year is the Coca-Cola 100-year anniversary,” Klepac said. “They are a…

Community, Entertainment

‘Rocky Horror Show’ thrills

Kira Hays

The lights come up on the stage, the crowd roars, the cast enters and the show begins. Bringing audiences feelings of excitement with a dash of uneasiness year after year, the Aurora Arts Theatre presents “The Rocky Horror Show” this fall. “Get ready for a lot,” Director Michael Jay “MJ” Salinas said. This is the Aurora Arts Theatre’s sixth year putting on the cult classic for the community. “The Rocky Horror Show” follows a young couple on their way to visit an old college professor. They run into a bit of trouble when they get a flat tire during a…

Art, Community, Entertainment

Ride in Theater presents screening of “Short Circuit”

Kira Hays

Johnny 5 comes back to life this month at the Corpus Christi Ride-In Theater’s screening of “Short Circuit.” The classic 1986 film, which features actors Steve Guttenberg and Ally Sheedy, will screen at the Watergardens on Sept. 12 to close out the Port of Corpus Christi’s Summer Movie Series partnership with Ride-In. The film follows Number 5, a military robot who, after being experimented on, experiences an unexpected transformation when struck by lightning. He suddenly begins to develop self-awareness, consciousness and a fear of the reprogramming that awaits him back at the factory where he was created. With the help…