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Spring Break Tips

Gabriella Ybarra

Have a beach parking permit  Always have an updated parking permit to avoid a $75 fine. Annual permits are $12 and can be purchased at the Corpus Christi Visitor Information Center at Heritage Park or at H-E-B and Stripes locations.  Bring sunscreen and sunglasses  Beat the sun’s harmful rays and bring plenty of sunscreen and a pair of sunglasses.  Wear shoes Feeling the sand between your toes is nice, but not when it’s scorching hot outside. Protect your feet from burns and items that may be hiding in the sand.  Stay hydrated Extended exposure to heat can take a huge…

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Counseling Center always ready to help out students

Jose Alonzo

Coming back from winter break can be stressful, but the Del Mar Counseling Center is reaching out to help students. With upcoming events and available counseling services, there is always a place on campus to relax and calm your mind.  Johanna Torres, one of three Del Mar College counselors, said her main goal is helping individuals move toward their growth and life goals.  “We provide students with individual counseling and that can range from anything from everyday stress, school stress, family stress, relationship stress to symptoms of anxiety or depression,” Torres said. “We also work with students that have experienced trauma,…

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Essential Oils

Sam Gutierrez

Natural remedy heals body and mind Winter is still in session and it is important to take care of yourself. Many swear by the benefits of essentials oils as they are a natural remedy for healing your body and immune system.  Using essential oils has a lot of benefits to promote good health. The most commonly used oil is lavender. Lavender, according to Webmd.com, is an herb used to make medicine. It is also used to relieve anxiety, depression, headaches, pain and restlessness. People even use dried lavender to brew tea. It is also known for its antibacterial and antifungal…

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All alone – But surrounded by madness

Catherine Herndon

An unfortunate misunderstanding and bad reaction to medication left me in a mental hospital for 24 hours over the winter break.  7 p.m.  As I am wheeled into the hospital on a stretcher, I start to panic. My hands are shaking and my stomach feels upset. Once the paramedics leave, I am asked very personal questions about my body, the clothes I am wearing, types of jewelry and shoes. The nurse asks me to remove everything containing metal, buttons, laces or wires. I am asked to remove my bra, boots and earrings. In my mind, I am still asking myself,…

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Del Mar’s dental students learn the drill

John Oliva

The mixture of soft music and whirring noise of ultrasonic cleaners fill the air in the dental hygiene clinic at West Campus. Del Mar’s Dental Hygiene Program had over 100 students complete applications to join, with only 24 spots available. “This program is very challenging, that’s for sure,” said Eva Sepulveda, director of dental programs. The program offers free dental services to the public, with the benefit for students being more hands-on training. “Patient care is our main focus right now,” Sepulveda said. “This semester is when they start to see patients that are a bit more difficult, such as…

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County sees increase in STD rates

Jose Alonzo

Nueces officials urge residents to get tested Sexually transmitted disease cases are making a striking increase in Nueces County. With over a 24 percent rise in gonorrhea, a 19 percent rise in chlamydia and a 74 percent rise in syphilis, it is becoming even more important to get tested. When it comes to being a sexually active adult it is important to practice safe sex with contraceptives. According to the Women’s & Men’s Health Services, there has been an escalation in STD cases throughout the county within the past three years. “We’ve seen a significant increase in the number of…

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Dear Tina

Dear Tina

Lack of time or lack of love? Dear Tina, My girlfriend and I got into a huge fight a few nights ago about how we never spend any time together and she is blaming me. Granted I do go to school part time and work full time, but she also goes to school and doesn’t work. So, on the small occasions when we’re both home and not busy I want to do something, and she never wants to go out or she is always messaging her girlfriends and ignoring me. So, it seems like it’s her fault to, but I…

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Avoid the flu, get the shot

Brian Dufelmeier

Flu season is quickly approaching, and, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 5 to 20 percent of Americans catch the disease every year. One way to prevent getting the flu is to get a flu shot. Flu shots are available at just about every retail pharmacy across America, even those located inside grocery stores. Many doctors offices administer flu shots as well. Most insurance companies will cover a flu shot in its entirety at a retail pharmacy but there are some that require patients receive their shot from their doctor’s office. If you are uninsured or have…

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Symposium hopes to combat suicide

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National Suicide Prevention Week aims to heal  After a summer of several high-profile suicides, Del Mar College hopes to spread awareness as it host the fourth annual Suicide Prevention Symposium of the Coastal Bend. The event, to be held Sept. 13-14 during National Suicide Prevention Week, aims to “let individuals know that there are resources for individuals with suicidal ideation and what steps they can take to help others in need,” said DMC counselor Johanna Torres. Under Texas Senate Bill 1624, students entering any academic institution must be informed of information regarding mental health and suicide prevention services. DMC counselors…