Author: Miranda Lisette Medina

Campus, Sports

Intramurals brings back in-person events

Miranda Lisette Medina

Dodgeball, basketball, indoor soccer and more to return While many events will remain virtual this semester, DMC’s Intramural Program is bringing back some of its more popular games for students to play in person. Students can look forward to dodgeball, basketball, indoor soccer, capture the flag and more this spring. The department also held a yoga event on Jan. 21, which will continue both virtually and in-person. Yoga will be offered from 1-2 p.m. Fridays in the dance studio in the Kinesiology Building at Heritage Campus. Students will be provided with yoga mats. Anyone interested in dodgeball can visit the…

Community, Sports

Special Olympics seeking volunteers

Miranda Lisette Medina

 The South Texas Special Olympics is searching for students from Del Mar College to volunteer for upcoming events. Del Mar College encourages their students to experience volunteer work and take advantage of the opportunity to help others and their community. The Special Olympics, which originated in 1969, is an international organization that offers many opportunities for individuals with intellectual disabilities while participating in sports. “Our goal is to promote inclusion and equity throughout sports across the globe and to promote an active, healthy lifestyle for everyone,” said Noah Willoughby, volunteer services manager of Special Olympics Texas. Willoughby has mentioned that…

Campus, Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing underway

Miranda Lisette Medina

 For students in Del Mar’s new Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, balancing studies with their full-time jobs as nurses isn’t without its challenges — or rewards.  With BSN becoming a preferred credential in health care today, DMC started offering the bachelor’s degree this fall.  Because it is new, DMC has ensured that they gain feedback from students in the program and plan to continue shaping the program for all students’ needs and education.  “The student/instructor interactions have been positive. Faculty have extended extra availability to students as well as flexibility, to help with challenging student work schedules,” said Jennifer…

Entertainment, Music, Texas

At least 10 killed at music festival

Miranda Lisette Medina

Editors note: Foghorn News reporter Miranda Medina initially attended the Astroworld Music Festival to review the show and take photographs.  Ten people were killed and more than 300 injured during rapper Travis Scott’s Astroworld festival on Nov. 5 at NRG Park.  More than 50,000 people attended what was supposed to be a two-day festival, which began Nov. 5. This was the third year of the festival. The event was cut short when the crowd surged at the beginning of Scott’s performance.  His performance was originally scheduled from 8:45-10:30 p.m., though Scott did not take the stage until 9 p.m.  Attendees…

Campus, Community

More than 300 earn Safe Zone certification

Miranda Lisette Medina

More than 300 students and college employees are now Safe Zone certified. The Student Government Association and Coastal Bend Wellness Foundation hosted two Safe Zone Training virtual events the week of Oct. 18 with spokesperson, Barton Baily, PRIDE Center Director. Students, staff and faculty were invited to tune into one of the two 3-hour training course. Over 300 individuals participated in the course and received a certification on basic information on LGBTQI+. “The turnout was amazing. We had 220 attendees on the 19th and 82 attend on the 22nd,” said Sofia Jimenez, president of Student Government Association. Attendees who appeared…

Campus, Community

SGA updates students on event plans

Miranda Lisette Medina

Del Mar’s Student Government Association held its monthly meeting Oct. 20 via Teams. The meeting consisted of announcements for upcoming events, resources and club information. “At SGA meetings we update the students on any changes, on events, and on campus and community resources,” said Sofia Jimenez, president of group. Students are encouraged to attend the monthly meetings, which are held on the third Wednesday of the month, since they inform students of what’s happening on campus, along with specific matters that will benefit them. With the fall semester coming to an end, the group announced there will be an early…

Community

Domestic violence focus of event

Miranda Lisette Medina

Speaking up, getting help is ‘not a sign of weakness,’ Del Mar counselor says  DMC wants its students to be safe on and off campus. It encourages students who experience abuse or suffer from mental issues to speak up and seek help. That was the goal of a domestic violence awareness event held Oct. 13 in the Harvin Center, where Del Mar College counselor Steven McFarlin was able to raise awareness about an often neglected subject among society.  Domestic violence is a hush topic, but is quite common today.  “It’s not a sign of weakness. Every person needs a little…

Campus

SGA to offer Safe Space training, certification

Miranda Lisette Medina

The Student Government Association and Coastal Bend Wellness Foundation will present a virtual event to give students an opportunity to obtain more information on the LGBTQIA+ community. DMC students and faculty are invited to tune into a three-hour Safe Zone training program course that will result in certification. The virtual event will be at 2 p.m. Oct. 19 and at 10 a.m. Oct. 22 via Microsoft Teams. Students only need to attend one of the meetings. Students and faculty will receive e-mails, which will include a link to access the free event. The SGA plans to raise awareness for the…

Campus

SGA resumes virtual meetings

Miranda Lisette Medina

Since returning to campus, the Student Government Association continues to make students a priority. Whether students are taking courses face to face or online, meetings will be virtual until further notice. The first SGA meeting of the semester was held virtually Sept. 15 via Teams. E-mail announcements are sent in advance to students, where they can access meetings from a link. SGA meetings introduce and raise awareness on issues or specific interests that students would like to cover at Del Mar. “When students are enrolled at Del Mar, they’re automatically part of the Student Government Association and an active member,”…