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Campus

Healthy Minds Study seeks DMC students’ input

Arianna Rios

Del Mar students have a chance to participate in a mental health survey to help further research and strengthen programs to help student mental health. The Healthy Mind Study is the largest survey of college student mental health in the United States. Once completed, the survey will allow Del Mar College to compare student data from more than 450 campuses nationwide. The survey is being offered as part of the school’s JED Campus Program. The survey launched on March 30 and closes April 30. The JED Campus is a four-year partnership between The Jed Foundation and Del Mar College. Through…

Campus, Column

Student journalism conference reveals new truths to supposed introvert

Priscilla Barba

A month prior to the annual conference for the oldest state collegiate press association across the country, the Texas Intercollegiate Press Association, Professor Robert Muilenburg approached me with the unexpected opportunity to attend and compete in contests to challenge my writing skills.  Obstacles arose due to my full-time student and full-time work schedules but were luckily accommodated so I could accompany the Foghorn News staff on a six-and-a-half-hour road trip to Denton.  This was my first year at TIPA, and I went in with the impression that my personality is introverted. Writing is a dedicated passion of mine, but after…

Campus, Student Spotlight

Foghorn students expand journalism knowledge and bring home wins at annual TIPA conference

Layla Fonseca

Del Mar students expanded their journalism knowledge and celebrated their previous work, bringing home 30 awards, including five best of show entries, at their annual student journalism conference. On March 18-21, 12 DMC students and three advisors attended the annual conference for the oldest collegiate press association in the nation held in Denton. The Texas Intercollegiate Press Association conference took place at the Embassy Suites Denton Convention Center. Forty-four schools from throughout Texas brought 343 attendees between them to participate in live contests, workshops, seminars and a career fair and trade show. DMC students experienced real-life journalism scenarios to further…

Campus, Column, Drama

Diving full speed into Del Mar Drama’s ‘Forbidden Planet’

Paul Farias

After two years of theater, I’ve come back to the place that started it all: Del Mar College. This time, I’m taking on “Return to the Forbidden Planet,” a campy take on science fiction. I wasn’t expecting to audition at first, as I had originally signed on to help with music before auditions were underway. As the show began to take hold, I threw my hat in the ring instead. A little bit of singing and acting later, and I got the role of Cookie. For those unfamiliar with the show, Cookie is the lowly cook aboard the spaceship the…

Campus, Intramurals, Sports

Colors fly at Del Mar’s spring Color Run

Rogelio Garcia

The Del Mar College Color Run is an annual pre-spring break tradition at the Heritage Campus, inviting students, staff, and faculty to come together for a day of high-energy activity. The 2026 Color Run on March 4 saw participants navigate a specific route around campus while being blasted with vibrant colors and running through foam bubbles. With loud music and local food, the environment was positive and inviting. “Just seeing all the people together united either with classes, just passing by, or even from work – looking at everyone have fun and taking a break from their homework made me…

Campus, Student Spotlight

Vocal Vikings’ team captain continues winning streak

Pearl Adams

Del Mar College Vocal Vikings continue to find success at multiple speech and debate tournaments, led by team captain Elyda Vasquez, who has brought back trophies from every tournament she has attended since the fall semester.   In the Fall, Vasquez won second place in Poetry and Prose at the TIFA competition and first place at Nations in Programmed Oral Interpretation (POI) at the Off-Broadway Speech Tournament in New York. Vasquez has been competing in speech and debate competitions since the seventh grade.  Winning first place in five competitions along with second in another five within her history on the…

Art, Campus, Staff

The Siren collaborative art installation attracts student creatives

Alondra Alonzo

The Siren literary and art magazine is accepting submissions through May 13. The theme for the 2026 magazine is NEO. NEO blends aspects of 1980s expressionist movement and graffiti street art in the European vineyard/countryside with accents of bright colors, urban, nature, and travel. Part of the art featured in the magazine design will incorporate an interactive art project the Siren staff hosted March 16. Students were invited to graffiti a pink spray-painted mannequin with paint, markers, stickers and other materials. “We held an art installation in the Harvin Center for students to come by and contribute to. We wanted…

Campus

Serving up tasty eats at the SOUPer bowl

Rogelio Garcia

Hungry patrons got to sample soups and appreciate handmade art at the annual Souper Bowl fundraiser at the Art Center of Corpus Christi on Feb. 19. Held annually on the Thursday following the Super Bowl, the Souper Bowl has ticket holders selecting a one-of-a-kind bowl made by local artists and tasting a variety of homemade soups from restaurants while touring the art on display before voting on the favorite soup of the night. Souper Bowl Chair Rhonnie Smith explained the fundraiser benefits both the art center and the Coastal Bend Food Bank. “I’ve been attending this event for the last…

Campus

Young adults historically apathetic voters

Pearl Adams

Voter turnout trends for young adults highlight a complex mix of enthusiasm and disengagement, and includes obstacles that decide whether they will show up at the polls. A 2025 study conducted by the Center of Information & Research on Civic Learning and Engagement by Tufts University estimates that roughly 47% of registered youth cast a ballot in the 2024 presidential election. A higher percentage of eligible 18- to 29-year-olds are engaging more strongly in the presidential elections than they are in the mid-term elections. Mid-term turnouts remained far lower at just under 25% nationally in 2022, emphasizing the persistent gap…

Campus, Community

Free income tax help available at Viking Hall through April 15

Layla Fonseca

For anyone overwhelmed by the thought of filing taxes, help is available right at Del Mar. The free Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program is offered at Del Mar College’s Heritage campus from now through April 15 in Viking Hall, room 145.  Del Mar College accounting students trained in tax and accounting software will provide these services every Tuesday and Thursday from 2 to 6 p.m. Services will not be available during DMC’s spring break, which is March 9-15. Appointments are not necessary, so walk-ins are welcome upon arrival. Services are available to the public for all who meet the $67,000…