Author: Nichaela Shaheen

Campus, Sports

Lift the weight of school off

Nichaela Shaheen

After not being able to break a sweat at the recreation center in nearly two years because of COVID-19 restrictions, students finally can use the facility again. Intramurals Director Kristy Urbick said she is excited to have students use the rec center after following the health and safety protocols that the college had in place since March 2020 due to the pandemic. “We’ve been looking forward to having students back for a long time,” Urbick said. “We are excited to be opening up the fitness center, pool, the tennis courts and the racquetball courts, all of which are available for…

Community, Food

A taste of Philly right across the bridge

Nichaela Shaheen

As the days seem to be getting cooler out you may find yourself wanting to bite into something warm and hearty. I have just the place for you, Yo Philly Cheese Steaks & Subs, a locally owned restaurant that gives you a communal sense as soon as you walk into the door. Once you head to North Beach and park you are met with a white building decorated with red paint on the walls. One of the sides has an illustration of a boy with a huge sub in his hand in cartoon style, the other side has the words…

Campus

Meet the student – Man of many talents

Nichaela Shaheen

Born in Corpus Christi on Aug. 26, 1999, Christopher Garcia always loved the idea of working with a team to accomplish a goal. Throughout his youth, it was the passion he had to be a professional soccer player that motivated him to be the best version of himself. However, as time ticked on, he found new passions and excitements, such as building computers, to keep him focused and honed in on his studies. Garcia, a business administration and management major, plans to graduate with an associate degree from Del Mar in summer 2022 before continuing his undergraduate education at Texas…

Community

Oyshi Sushi 3 offers amazing food, service

Nichaela Shaheen

Let’s be honest, sushi is one of those foods that is either a hit or misses the mark completely. Eating it requires running the risk of whether it will taste extremely fishy or magically delicious; there simply is no in-between. So, I let my tastebuds run that risk for you at Oyshi Sushi 3.  When you walk into Oyshi Sushi 3, you are met with bright LED lights shining overhead, a bar to the right side, seats to the front and left side and a sushi bar to the back where you can see the chefs prepare sushi roll in…

Community, Texas

Candidate Beto calls for change

Nichaela Shaheen

Governor candidate Robert “Beto” O’Rourke made his way to Corpus Christi on Nov. 18 as part of his grassroots campaign for a meet-and-greet with supporters.  While he only spoke for a brief time, Beto shook hands with those who came out to support him at the La Playa restaurant downtown. However, he was also faced with several protesters outside the venue who are against the Democrat’s campaign for governor.  Some of the 100 or more supporters waited for over an hour to shake his hand and expressed how pleased they are with his opposition to Republican Gov. Greg Abbott.  “We need…