Author: Meagan Falcon

The reporters and the editors of The Foghorn News are students at Del Mar College in Corpus Christi, Texas. The Foghorn staff has a passion for writing and informing the public on the important issues happening locally and nationally, but most importantly what is happening on and off the Del Mar College campus.
Editorial

Get involved in gun planning process

Meagan Falcon

A new Texas law allows individuals who have obtained a concealed handgun license to carry their loaded, concealed weapon in college and university buildings. Since the law took effect on Aug. 24 at the University of Texas, several students have led protests against it on campus by wielding sex toys to display their disagreement over conceal and carry. The reasoning behind the sex toy protest, according to organizer and recent alumna Jessica Jin, was to fight absurdity with absurdity. Under current Texas law, a person can be arrested in some circumstances for the open carry of a sex toy. “The…

Entertainment

Pokemon Go becomes latest addicting mobile app

Meagan Falcon

Ever dreamed of becoming a Pokemon trainer back in the day? Developers Niantic have created an app to fulfill those dreams with Pokemon Go that is available on both the Android and Apple store for download. The app has already swept the nation and is one of the most talked about mobile games to date. After a disastrous launch, glitches and changes to the game that made fans scratch their heads in bewilderment. Is this game truly the game that Pokemon fans that fulfills their dream of becoming their very own Pokemon trainer or is just a game that will…

Economic Crunch, Entertainment, Food

Grub Burger Bar offers great taste, service

Meagan Falcon

Jonathan Garcia Jay Gonzalez jgarcia@foghornnews.com jgonzalez@foghornnews.com After opening several other locations in Texas, the Grub Burger Bar has finally made its way to Corpus Christi. Is this place worth visiting, and does it deserve to have its place here in South Texas? Two Foghorn reviewers set out to answer those questions and sink their teeth into burgers.  JONATHAN GARCIA After hearing that the Grub Burger Bar was coming to Corpus Christi right across from La Palmera mall it immediately piqued my curiosity. After my friend Jay and I decided to review the grand opening, we knew we had to be…

Campus, Community

Looking sharp for back to school

Meagan Falcon

Del Mar Cosmetology offers free haircuts for local youths Kids going back to school are often under pressure to look sharp, sporting new clothes and cool hairstyles, all of which can be costly. With this in mind, Del Mar cosmetology students stepped in with a solution that could benefit everyone. They offered children in kindergarten through 12th grade free haircuts Aug. 15-18 in the Flato Building on West Campus. “It’s to help the kids,” said Kimberly Carrera, a cosmetology student. “Plus it gives us the privilege to learn. They’ve helped me a lot here.” The haircuts were exciting for kids,…

Campus, Spanish

¡Español e inglés un doble éxito!

Meagan Falcon

Hablar español y graduarse de una profesión en segundo idioma una aventura llena de retos, dedicación y muchas emociones. Aprender inglés es uno de los retos más grandes que enfrenta las nuevas generaciones de estudiantes, los cuales tienen como lengua materna el español.  En algunos casos el proceso puede llegar a ser duro y largo, pero no imposible.  Para muestra un botón: su nombre es Miguel Porfirio, un joven de 23 años originario de Morelos México, quien migró al sur de Texas con toda su familia.   Nos relata que el proceso de aprender un segundo idioma fue un verdadero reto…