Secrets out: students learn cajun cooking

With the rising popularity of home cooking, finding new and exciting recipes may seem difficult or daunting. Messing up a new recipe could lead to discouragement and a fear to reach outside your comfort zone. Del Mar College’s Continuing Education is ready to help, with a returning class available for students and non-students alike.  “Secrets of the Chef” is for anyone interested in expanding their home cooking expertise. The classes are taught by former Del Mar students eager to showcase and share their knowledge of the kitchen with the citizens of the Coastal Bend area. Classes are held at the Hospitality…

Del Mar College set to unveil new Honor Wall

Del Mar College’s Music Department will be inducting members to the new Music Hall of Fame today, March 3, at 6 p.m. on the third floor of the General Academic and Music Building A, followed by the Music Honors Recital at 7:30 p.m. at Wolfe Recital Hall, Heritage Campus. The evening will begin with the unveiling of the Music Honor Wall, a new feature showcasing more than 300 Del Mar Music Department alumni going back to 1959.  The unveiling will include remarks from Cynthia Longoria, Chair of the DMC Music Department, and Scott Elliff, a 1980 Music Honor Wall honoree.…

De-escalation, non-violence protest taught at training

Corpus christi Democratic Socialists of America hosted event for activities The Corpus Christi Democratic Socialists of America hosted a protest safety and de-escalation training on Feb. 22. The training aimed at equipping protesters with tools for managing conflict and ensuring safety during demonstrations. The training session was led by Meira “Gumbo” V, a member of Austin DSA, Jewish Voice for Peace Austin, and American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees Local 1624. Known for their extensive experience in protest and movement safety, Gumbo shared personal insights from their years of organizing and de-escalation work. “I’ve been doing protest/movement safety…

Protesters say the country is moving in the wrong direction

On day one of his presidency Donald Trump enacted sweeping reform to immigration via executive orders. Since then, there has been mass deportation and detention of illegal immigrants in the United States. “There’s a lot of changes in the wrong direction in this country and it’s just really scary. There’s a lot of uncertainty and it’s just terrible,” said Hannah Mitchell, one of the over a hundred protesters who gathered Sunday afternoon at Waters Edge Park in downtown Corpus Christi to voice their concern after new immigration policies enacted under the current Trump administration. Sabrina Silva, a Corpus Christi resident…

Grand re-opening of Memorial Classroom Building unveils new historical marker

Del Mar College kicked off its year-long 90th anniversary celebration with the grand re-opening of the Memorial Classroom Building on the Heritage Campus on Feb. 6. The event included the unveiling of a Texas State Historical Marker from the Texas Historical Commission, followed by a tour of the renovated building. Built in 1942, the Memorial Classroom Building was the first permanent structure on the campus of Corpus Christi Junior College (CCJC), which later became Del Mar College (DMC). For decades, it housed many of the college’s core classes, serving as the academic heart of the institution during its early years.…

DMC Counseling Center offers suicide prevention help

Suicide tends to be a taboo topic that society tries to avoid as it brings up heavy and uncomfortable feelings. However, these conversations are key to bringing awareness to spotting and preventing decisions during times of temporary emotional distress. According to a suicide prevention training hosted by Del Mar College counselors, on average one person dies by suicide every two hours in Texas alone. Suicide is the second leading cause of death among youth ranging from 10 to 24 years old and is the fifth leading cause of death for individuals in the age range of 35-34 years old. Del…

Center for Career Development provides crafts for vision boards

Vikings had the opportunity to create their own career vision board on Feb 8 in the Harvin Center on Heritage Campus. The event was hosted by Center for Career Development, who provided all the craft materials as well as snacks, coffee, and music. Vision boards are a popular way of putting your dreams on paper. By creating a physical representation of your goals and aspirations, you will have a constant reminder of what you are working towards in academics, in your career, or just life in general. Emily Longoria with the Center for Career Development said the office hopes to…

Join the Fun: Exciting New Culinary Cooking Classes for Spring 2025!

Del Mar College’s Oso Creek Campus has brought back the popular culinary classes called “Secrets of the Chef!” during the 2025 Spring semester. According to Franny Jackson, Program Manager for Continuing Education, these classes are a collection of favorites from the Fall semester but also include new styles of cooking suggested by students. The classes are taught by former Del Mar students and are open to the general public.  “Having these culinary classes at the new campus and the culinary part of that campus, it’s giving the community the opportunity of what Del Mar has to offer.” “Our classes are…

Make your voice count: join Texas Rising at DMC Heritage Campus

Texas Rising’s Del Mar College chapter is hosting a meeting at 5 p.m. Monday, Feb. 17 for all students who are interested in social issues like LGBTQIA+ rights, reproductive rights, environmental activism, and immigration. The chapter welcomes students interested in joining meetings and becoming an official member. Founded by the Texas Foundation Network in 2006, the Texas Rising organization has expanded to nearly 25 colleges and universities with the mission to raise political awareness among students. Since 2023, Del Mar College’s chapter continues to advocate for this mission by being active in our community and campus. “While Texas Rising focuses…

Lets go skating: Del Mar College Sk8land Kick-off

Join Intramural Sports at Sk8Land, 10829 Leopard St., on Thursday, Feb. 20, from 7-9 p.m. for a night full of music, skating, and fun with fellow Del Mar students. Carla Gamez-Vela, Intramural Director, said that last year’s party at Sk8Land was a success and enjoyed by the students and she hopes to see the same result this time so that Intramural Sports can continue to host off-campus parties. The party is open to all Del Mar students with a valid Spring 2025 school ID. If your ID is outdated, stop by the ID desks on the three campuses to get…