Author: Kat Van Nice

Campus

Auto repairs that won’t break the bank

Kat Van Nice

If you’re looking for basic car maintenance on a budget, Del Mar College’s Automotive Department offers a low-cost alternative. When cars are brought in, automotive students can use their lab time to assist in car maintenance and build their skills under supervision of their instructors. Car maintenance services can be provided to Del Mar College students, faculty and staff. Duane Beadle, an automotive professor, said that to get started with a diagnostic test, the price is $75 for every client. The client has to buy their own parts for services, but labor is free. The elimination of labor costs is…

Community

Rage room offers more than just chance to break stuff

Kat Van Nice

A new entertainment service in Corpus Christi offers residents, including frustrated college students, a chance to unleash their anger. Act Your Rage, Corpus Christi’s newest rage room, opened on Aug. 18, just in time for the fall semester. Students could be experiencing a variety of issues such as pent-up anger, relationship issues, or major life changes. Rage rooms give students a chance to safely channel their anger out on objects. Act Your Rage not only offers two rage spaces, but also axe throwing, a mechanical bull and more. “We also offer video games, board games, table games, and ping pong,”…

Campus

Counseling Center offers many services

Kat Van Nice

As the fall semester begins, students could potentially be experiencing major stressors. Whether it be major life changes or relationship issues, Del Mar College’s Counseling Center is always here to help. Jessica Edwards, director of the Counseling Center, said the center hopes to continue breaking the stigma surrounding mental health by building a community of support in the college. “The Counseling Center provides mental health services to DMC students. We provide individual and couples counseling, as well as consultations and crisis management. Consultations are also available for faculty and staff,” Edwards said. “The Counseling Center hosts wellness workshops, where students…