CRI prepares students

Mark Garcia mgarcia@foghornnews.com It’s a term that some students may not know about, but one that has the potential for providing them with a solid foundation in social development once they enter the workforce — softskills. Softskills, which comprise the character traits and interpersonal skills that enable employees to function properly and professionally in a working environment, formed the basis for the professional event held Nov. 15 at the White Library. Sponsored by the Career Readiness Institute, the event was intended to provide students with information and guidelines to further enhance their career aspirations, as well as on job conduct…

Music building becomes a landmark

  Mark Garcia mgarcia@foghornnews.com Strolling around the East Campus, its hard not to notice the mid-century design of the new music building. Completed in fall 2013 and opened in January 2014, the structure was designed to accommodate updated facilities for music majors. Its glassy, multi-layered exterior gives the building a grandiose appearance, and its vast space provides a much improved level of services for students studying musical theory. “In addition to its impressive appearance, the building both has an open and secluded interior space in which to comfortably study and practice,” said Mike Cantu, a music major and trumpet player.…

Del Mar’s music building becomes a campus landmark

Mark Garcia mgarcia@foghornnews.com Strolling around the East Campus, its hard not to notice the mid-century design of the new music building. Completed in fall 2013 and opened in January 2014, the structure was designed to accommodate updated facilities for music majors. Its glassy, multi-layered exterior gives the building a grandiose appearance, and its vast space provides a much improved level of services for students studying musical theory. “In addition to its impressive appearance, the building both has an open and secluded interior space in which to comfortably study and practice,” said Mike Cantu, a music major and trumpet player. “The…

Wildlife attacking pets raises concerns

Mark Garcia mgarcia@foghornnews.com They are sly, cunning and remarkably adaptable. And they may be living a lot closer to you than you think. Within the past two months, there has been an increased amount of sightings of coyotes and dead pets in area neighborhoods along Corpus Christi’s far southeast side near King’s Crossing, and primarily on Padre Island. While coyotes have always had a presence on the island, the area’s expanding development is now causing coyotes to come into contact with humans more frequently. Island residents have been on edge with the increased sightings of the animals on their properties,…

New sexual assault policy expected soon

  Mark Garcia mgarcia@foghornnews.com One in 5 women is a victim of an attempted or actual sexual assault while in college, according to recent statistics. While adhering to adequate precautionary measures and enhancing security on school grounds is both standard and vital in the prevention of such a crime, the issue could soon be undergoing some new revision on the legislative side. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos announced on Sept. 7 that the Trump administration would soon be taking steps to revise the current policy regarding how such cases are handled and mandated by seeking to combine institutional knowledge, professional…