Author: Nomaan Khan

Campus

SGA looks to Spring semester

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Group says it hopes to start food pantry recycling program The Student Government Association discussed its recent initiatives and involvement within the community, as well as a regional conference that was attended, furing their final meeting of the semester Nov. 28. SGA President Natasha Perez opened the meeting by discussing College Day, in which DMC students travel to the state Capitol and represent the college. Julia Cruz said she is looking forward to next semester. “A lot of things are going on for next semester and I would like for students to spread the word for SGA,” Cruz said. Some…

Campus, Sports

Students kill it at volleyball

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Del Mar College crowned a new 4 on 4 volleyball champion this semester. Team 4 Dudes, 1 Court, 1 Ball, defeated team Edge! 2-1 in the best-of-three final series Nov. 8 in the East Campus gym. Game 1 was a closely contested match-up, with both teams alternating points and lead changes. Rainier Pasahol, of team 4 Dudes, stepped up in the clutch with a series of set-ups and even some powerful spikes to see his team to victory. Game 2 started off close and tight with both teams alternating points again, and not allowing for a big deficit. Team Edge!…

Campus, Sports

Saturday basketball tourney intense

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3-on-3 Basketball wrapped up at intramurals with team AMP1 defeating team Blues Clues to win the championship in a rare Saturday tournament. Standard 3 on 3 rules applied, with a “make it take it” format, and baskets counting for 1 point inside the 3 point line, and anything outside the line counting for 2 points. In game one of the three-game series, Victoria Rabagos, the only female participant in the series, outshined everyone on the court. She scored 8 of the team’s 15 points, splashing in a couple of long-distance shots, mid-range jumpers, and scoring a couple of buckets under…

Art, Campus, Drama

Drama Students stage ‘Twentieth Century’

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The Drama Department will open its fall production, “Twentieth Century,” on Nov. 9 in the Sue Sellors Finley Theatre. The play is a comedy-farce set in the 1930s aboard the Twentieth Century Limited train travelling from Chicago to New York City. Originally a classic comedy by playwrights Ben Hecht and Charles MacArthur it has been updated and adapted by Ken Ludwig into its current version. Drama major Logan Berger plays Oscar Jaffe, the lead character. Jaffe is a struggling Broadway director who is making one last-ditch effort to win over former lover Lily Garland, played by Krysten Garcia. This production…

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DMC hosts student forum on consent

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Consent, relationships and personal boundaries were discussed in a casual, student-led forum held in the Retama Room, in conjunction with Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month. Formerly known as the Women’s Shelter of South Texas, The Purple Door offers counseling and legal aid to victims of sexual assault and domestic violence. Senior Counselor Brian Keith Permenter and Community Educator Cassandra Huye moderated the talk in the Retama Room and let students express their thoughts and issues they’ve experienced in relationships. Some shared what they seek in a potential relationship, overcoming troubles in a relationship, and maintaining a healthy long-term relationship…

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Stone Writing Center both old and wise

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For over 40 years the Stone Writing Center has been dedicated to offering professional writing tips and instruction to Del Mar students and members of the local community. Established in 1976, it is one of the oldest writing centers in the Southwest Conference. “We’ve been around for a long time, switched many buildings, but ultimately, our main goal is and always has been, to help students understand that everyone can improve their writing,” said Assistant Instructor Margot Sorrell. She added that they just want students to feel comfortable and confident as writers. “Here they make it so much clearer, it’s…

Campus, Movies

Campus film series has new changes

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Campus film series has new changes  The Curricular Enrichment Film Series at the White library has moved from Fridays to 3 p.m. Wednesdays. Merry Bortz, professor of learning resources at the White Library, said having the films on Fridays was a hardship on students who were not on campus. The series, which focuses on using movies as an educational supplement, has been at Del Mar since 2000. Its main purpose is to give students a different perspective to study their subjects from. Bortz said the films help bring “real-world context” to an issue or concept they are studying. “The films…

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SGA earns award

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The Del Mar College SGA attended the Texas Junior College Student Government Association convention April 5-8 in Austin, where students took part in competitions and discussion panels. Julia Cruz, a sophomore at DMC, was one of the students who took part in the convention, and said the convention is “a way for students to get heard and make change happen.” The theme for this year’s convention was “Breaking the Sound Barrier.” There were intensive discussions about DACA that brought forth differing views and opinions from students all over Texas. DMC’s students submitted many DACA-themed articles and papers, and there was…

Campus, Community

Culinary students creating delicacies

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Program holds weekly meals for real-world practice While many students get stuck repeatedly looking at pages of text, some at Del Mar College get to learn by stirring and cooking up food. The Del Mar Culinary Arts program prepares students with a passion for food to become professionals in the food industry. “We’re trying to build future chefs. We train our students to ultimately become executive chefs in their own respective fields,” said Chef Israel “Izzy” Villanueva, culinary arts instructor. Villanueva said the program at DMC is very diverse, with students who range from 16 to 60 years old. Some…

Entertainment

Help out on your break

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Local organizations offer volunteer opportunities  It’s nearly spring break again, and while many Del Mar College students will be looking for the liveliest spots to hang out and celebrate, some will be spending time volunteering and giving back to the community. “Volunteering shows you are willing to go outside your comfort zone and are taking an interest and responsibility in your community,” said Vanessa Adkins, DMC Career Development coordinator. Even a bit of volunteering done over a short time like spring break will be “definitely valuable” on their resume, she said. “It’s all about networking. You never know who you…