Activism on display at local Women’s March

More than 250 participants gathered in Corpus Christi’s Cole Park for the Woman’s March for Equality to express their solidarity and support local activism. The event took place on International Woman’s Day, March 8, and was organized by local advocate Ellison Powers Rhea.   Organizers counted 270 participants, including District 2 City Council Member Sylvia Campos. Campos emphasized the importance of standing in solidarity with younger generations in the fight against equality by showing up and speaking out. “You’re not alone, and you’re not crazy. There’s other’s that think just like we do,” said Campos on defending women’s right to…

Community turns out for museums’s Japan Day

The Texas State Museum of Asian Cultures and Education hosted it’s Japan Day festival during spring break, featuring the art and culture of the country on March 15. This is the second year that the museum has celebrated the event, which was implemented by Hitomi Sakakibara, the museum’s former Outreach Coordinator. Attendees were able to watch martial arts demonstrations as well as a drum performance by the Corpus Christi Taiko Club and kamishibai, a form of Japanese street theater storytelling, by Zero Untitled Films/Productions. Other booths included an origami station hosted by museum staff, a snake-petting booth with the South…

IceRays looking forward to playoffs

After earning a nail-biting 5-4 victory at home on Sunday, March 2against the Odessa Jackalopes, the Corpus Christi IceRays clinched a playoff spot for the first time since the 2018-19 season. Led by a pair of 20 goal scorers in Pierson Sobush and Stepan Kuznetsov, the IceRays are currently second in their division and now hold the franchise record for most wins in a season. The record sat at 32 wins since the 2016-17 season until Sunday, March 9when the IceRays beat the Shreveport Mudbugs at the American Bank Center to claim their 33rd win of the season in 53…

How the wealthy elite could undermine our democracy

Oligarchy has been a buzzword in media since former President Joe Biden’s farewell speech warning the nation of an oligarchy emerging in the United States. Many do not understand what it is and if it is something to be concerned about. Britannica.com defines oligarchy as a government that is controlled by a small group of people. Furthermore, it is a type of government that allows only a privileged few with selfish or corrupt purposes to rule. Oligarchies in which members of the selected ruling group are wealthy and exercise their power directly from their wealth are also known as plutocracies.…

Del Mar College department leaves no stone unturned

Del Mar Drama’s next production, Sarah Ruhl’s “Eurydice,” has begun rehearsals. Even though I told myself I was going to take a break from acting after “West Side Story,” I’m acting for this production too, as I am one of the six Stones cast. “Eurydice” is a retelling of a classic Greek story, that of the newlywed Eurydice and Orpheus. Separated twice, first by Eurydice’s death and second by Orpheus’ breaking of a rule, Orpheus’ search for death leads him back to Eurydice, only with them both in the underworld. The play takes many liberties on the story and places…

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…

March for Equality hopes spark community engagement

Community engagement and women’s equality take center stage on International Women’s Day with a March for Equality planned at Cole Park in Corpus Christi. Organizer Ellison Rhea with Progressives of the Coastal Bend was inspired to get involved in the moment due to hostile political movements toward women and other minority groups. Rhea shared that many do not feel safe and feel invisible and the march will send a message that “We are here, and we are strong.” “Equality helps everybody,” explained Rhea. The march begins at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 8 at the north end of Cole Park and…

53 Del Mar College students attended Community College Day

Over 800 community college students from around the state attended Community College Dat at the Sate Capitol on Feb 3. Community College Day allows students to meet with their legislators and directly advocate for issues important to them. Fifty-three students from Del Mar attended the event making them the second largest group out of 50 community colleges that attended. Del Mar students were able to meet with local legislators from long-time House of Representatives member Todd Hunter to newly elected house member Denise Villalobbs

Know your legal rights when faced with ICE

The Corpus Christi American Federation of Teachers hosted a “Know Your Rights Immigration Meeting” at West Oso Independent School District Feb. 6, offering valuable information to teachers, parents and students about their legal rights when interacting with immigration officers. The session featured Senior Immigration Attorney Arturo Lima, who shared key insights into protecting oneself during such encounters. Lima’s presentation provided clarity on recognizing an immigration notice served by an officer. He stressed the importance of verifying that any document presented should be a judicial warrant signed by a federal judge, include the correct name of the person(s) being sought and…

Free tax filing assistance available at Heritage Campus for all

Free tax preparation services for students and the community are available again at the Del Mar College Heritage Campus for tax season. Del Mar has again partnered with United Way of the Coastal Bend to bring the VITA program, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance, to help eligible taxpayers prepare and file their tax returns. Those who had a 2024 household income of $67,000 or less qualify to have their tax returns prepared at one of VITA’s sites. “The IRS partners with community groups throughout the country to provide free income tax return preparation and e-filing to low- and moderate-income taxpayers,” said…