Author: Matthew Martinez

Campus, Community, Music

Brass & blues: DMC Jazz Band preps for annual festival

Matthew Martinez

The rhythm section locks into a blues groove, and suddenly the humid South Texas air feels a little lighter. For three days every October, Heritage Park transforms into a sprawling showcase of brass and blues. Yet, behind the scenes, some of the musicians are not just touring professionals, they are local college students. “With orchestra music, it’s more restricted,” said Del Mar College tenor trombonist, David Hernandez. “But with jazz, there’s technically no rules if you know what you’re doing.” The love of jazz is what brings together the community and artists at the Texas Jazz Festival, scheduled for Oct.…

Campus, Column, Community

Riding the B: Reality smashes public micconceptions

Matthew Martinez

The sun was scorching the metal arch above my head, the blowing wind from passing cars filled the streets. A few minutes passed and a public transport stopped for nearby passengers to be taken where they needed to go.             Stepping onto public transport for the first time can bring a wave of anxiety and a sense of unsafeness for many people. However, spending a few short hours riding the city’s transit lines reveals a contrast between public perception and the reality on the ground: The buses are exceptionally safe. To decrease the fear of riding the bus for the…

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Students learn about DMC campus clubs during Rush Week

Matthew Martinez

Student organizations had the opportunity to recruit new members and promote club involvement during Club Rush Week across all Del Mar campuses Sept. 14-18. The event gave students the opportunity to connect with campus organizations, find a community, and engage with important social, religious, and professional growth opportunities. The event, held every semester, serves as a hub for peer-to-peer networking and provides a structured pathway for students to either join existing organizations or launch entirely new ones through the Student Government Association. Club Rush Week is important in student development since it links academic and social life together. Organizers emphasize…