Author: Leila Ydrogo

Campus, Sports

Indoor football returns to Corpus Christi

Leila Ydrogo

The Coastal Bend will be home to a new indoor football team, the Corpus Christi Tritons. The community can look forward to kicking off the 2024 season in March at the American Bank Center. Kevin Cecil is not only the owner of the Corpus Christi Tritons, but also a law enforcement officer for the city of New Braunfels who has a passion for arena football. Cecil was introduced into the business by a friend who owns an arena football team in San Antonio. During his mentorship, Cecil was given the opportunity to bring indoor football back to the area. Cecil…

Sports

Harlem Globetrotters come to Corpus Christi

Leila Ydrogo

Corpus Christi hosted the Harlem Globetrotters on February 5, 2024, at the American Bank Center, as one of the many stops on their world tour. Fans got to experience a unique game of basketball and even got to participate alongside the Globetrotters. The Harlem Globetrotters took the court against their lifelong rivals, the hapless Washington Generals. While the Generals played their part with vigor in the in this pre-determined pageant, they were, of course, no match for the Globetrotters’ extraordinary trick shots, exceptional ball handling skills, and overall athleticism. Some lucky fans even had the opportunity to join the fun…

Entertainment

Staff picks: Rom-Coms

Leila Ydrogo

With Valentine’s Day around the corner, there is no better time than now to binge watch romantic comedies. There is just something about rom-coms that is comforting. Whether you are having a movie night with friends or need to unwind after a long day, you will be guaranteed some giggles and maybe even a good cry. Consider this a reminder to re-watch some of your favorites or take a recommendation from our staff picks below. LEILA | SPORTS EDITOR ‘27 DRESSES’ – “Always the bridesmaid, never the bride.” … 27 times. While it is hard to believe that anyone in…

Sports

Backyard Games expands for spring

Leila Ydrogo

Intramurals has begun for the 2024 spring semester. In case you missed the registration date for the 150 Mile Bike Challenge, 100 Mile Walk/Run Challenge, or 40K Swim Challenge, there are plenty of upcoming virtual and in-person events to choose from. Popular events from past semesters will make a return such as the Skate Party and Color Run. The Skate Party will be held at Sk8tland on Feb. 22. Be sure to register by Feb. 20. The Color Run will take place on March 7. Pre-registration is recommended but you will also be able to sign up on site the…

Community

Special olympics makes a big difference in local community

Leila Ydrogo

Nonprofit organizations bring people together to support a common good. They not only provide a sense of community but also play a fundamental role in fostering a community to strengthen and thrive. I want to be able to shed some light on the many great organizations out there that are local to us and the work they do for our community. On Jan. 13, Special Olympics held its first Regional Bowling Competition here in Corpus Christi, at Bowlero. Delegations from all over South Texas came together to compete in the tournament. Special Olympics offers year-round training and Olympic-type competitions for…

Entertainment

Top 10 most anticipated movies in 2024

Leila Ydrogo

Movie releases of 2024 are much anticipated, especially since many movies and TV shows were put on hold due to the WGA/SAG-AFTRA strike. Since Hollywood is no longer on hold, we can look forward to new releases all year. As an avid moviegoer, 2023 seemed to be the year that brought people back into the movie theaters, thanks largely to “Super Mario Bros.,” “Barbie” and Oppenheimer. According to a survey by Fandango, it seems that people will continue to visit the movie theatres because 81% voted “more excited to go to the movies in 2024 than in 2023.” The same…

Campus

DMC welding competition deadline on Oct 27

Leila Ydrogo

The Welding Applied Technology Program is encouraging high school students, college students and welding professionals to sign up to compete in the second annual Día De Los Muertos Welding Competition. The registration deadline is Oct. 27. The welding competition will take place at Windward Campus in the Welding Labs of the Metals Technology Building on Nov. 3. The competition will begin at 8 a.m. with the award ceremony following at 3 p.m. During the competition, the public is invited to check out a car show. The car show will be available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be…

Campus

Oso Creek culinary students served Japanese food at luncheon

Leila Ydrogo

Del Mar College’s Hospitality & Culinary Institute served a Japanese-inspired buffet that was prepared by students in the food production and services class at a recent luncheon. Joseph Lemus, student manager, put together the menu for the Sept. 21 luncheon and ran the operations for the Teaching Restaurant, located at Oso Creek. The luncheon commences the third year of Coastal Bend Restaurant Week, which will run Sept. 22 through Oct. 1. Lemus said he has an interest in a Japanese-style cooking and is inspired by the precision of Japanese chefs’ skills. “Japanese style of cooking is its own world,” Lemus…

Campus

Del Mar Culinary Arts students kick off Coastal Bend Restaurant Week

Leila Ydrogo

Del Mar College’s Hospitality & Culinary Institute served a Japanese-inspired buffet that was prepared by students in the food production and services class at a recent luncheon. Joseph Lemus, student manager, put together the menu for the Sept. 21 luncheon and ran the operations for the Teaching Restaurant, located at Oso Creek. The luncheon commences the third year of Coastal Bend Restaurant Week, which will run Sept. 22 through Oct. 1. Lemus said he has an interest in a Japanese-style cooking and is inspired by the precision of Japanese chefs’ skills. “Japanese style of cooking is its own world,” Lemus…

Community

Food bank rebrands

Leila Ydrogo

Del Mar hopes to help even more students with a planned expansion and rebranding of the Viking Food Pantry. The pantry, which opened in 2019 on Heritage Campus, soon will have locations at the Windward and Oso Creek campuses as well, according to Lisa Leal-Garcia, coordinator of Student Engagement and Retention. It will also be renamed Valdar’s Market. Del Mar partners with the Coastal Bend Food Bank to stock the pantry. While pantry assistants order the usual staples of canned goods, they also keep students’ wants and needs in mind when ordering. “I always try to keep the essentials stocked…