Category: Health

Health, Sports

5K run around campus

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The 5K Fun Run that took place in front of the gym on Tuesday had few participants but high spirits. Intramural workers cheered racers on as they ran. The race involved going around the out- side edge of the campus twice in order to reach the distance of 5 kilometers. Photos by Colby Farr/Foghorn Angel Gonzales finished in first place ahead of the other racers. Angel Gonzales was the first to finish with the time, 21:05. Aaron Enriquez finished second with the time 23:21. Kristy Urbick finished third with 25:25. Laura Flores finished fourth with the time 44:36. Angel Gonzales,…

Campus, Health

DMC’s Intramural sports hosts 5k neon run

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Google Intramural sports will be hosting a 5K run on March 29 at 3:00 PM. The event is open to all students and faculty of Del Mar. In order to take part in the race, you must take 5 canned foods to Gym 104 that are at least 10 ounces or larger. When you turn these cans in, you will receive a “can ticket” that will allow you to participate in the race. The theme of the run is neon, so runners should throw on the brightest clothes they have. There will be awards for the most spirited runners and…

Health

Physical therapy class raises money through Zumba

Meagan Falcon

The Del Mar College physical therapy class pulled out all of their funky moves at their zumbathon fundraiser March 9 in the Retama Room inside the Harvin Center to raise money to attend a state conference in October. Kim Whitley, a Zumba certified instructor and physical therapy student, discussed what Zumba really is. Meagan Falcon/Foghorn Kim Whitley, a Zumba instructor, dances with others to raise money. “Zumba is a total workout that combines all elements of fitness: cardio, muscle conditioning, balance, and flexibility. It works by mixing low-intensity and high- intensity moves that make it a calorie burning, interval style workout,” Whitley said. For Whitley,…

Health

Bongo Ball takes over tennis court

Meagan Falcon

Patrick Luce/Foghorn Alexis Perez (left) and Enrique Rios go one-on-one at Bongo Ball at the tennis courts located behind the gym on East Campus. Before setting their sights on good grades, students took aim at one another with a game of Bongo Ball at the tennis courts on East Campus on Jan 25. Bongo Ball is the only game of its kind. Its fast-paced, paintball-like atmosphere brings a rush of adrenaline to those who engage in it. “Everyone who showed up today had a great time and knowing at the end of the day that we were able to help is…

Campus, Health

Dancing with the Vikings

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Men are matadors and la- dies are capes in the Paso Doble dance, according to Ed Salazar, the guest dance instructor during the Social Dance Club’s Dance Demo held in the gym on Nov. 7. Photos by Cayce Berryman/Foghorn R.J. Garza, a student interpreter for the deaf at DMC, came to the Dance Demo on Nov. 7 for a chance to learn something new. Meaning “double-step” in Spanish, Paso Doble can be traced to the 19th century as a representation of bullfighters when they walk into the ring. The man’s role in the dance is to represent the bullfighter so…

Food, Health, Penny Palate

Eating healthy doesn’t have to be expensive

Desiree Arnold

The battle to eat healthy on a budget is ongoing. Most people are under the assumption that to partake in a nutritional menu is costly. It does not have to be. Many say consuming fast food is cheaper as well as a time saver. It is not. Here is a quick breakdown that fast food is not necessarily cheaper. Purchasing chicken breasts in bulk is about $15 (Tip: buy fresh then portion out in baggies and freeze and pull out only what you need). Fresh veggies of your choice may cost you $10 and a starch (pasta, rice, etc.) $5.…

Campus, Health

Zumba classes heat up at Del Mar

Angela Whiteley

The Kinesiology Department is hosting Zumba and yoga classes for all Del Mar College employees. Classes are offered weekly and are a part of the department’s efforts to increase health and wellness among DMC employees. “We’re trying to get people to be more aware of their lifestyle and to get them moving more,” said Judy Phillips, Kinesiology Department chairwoman. “Healthy employees make for a better work environment.” According to Phillips, for the program to continue, more people must attend the classes. If employee interest increases, classes will extend through the semester. Zumba instructor Perla Soliz called it a fun way…

Community, Health

Get fit at Get Air

Cayce Berryman

Get Air Corpus Christi, a large trampoline park near La Palmera mall, offers a variety of activities for any jumper, no matter the age. Activities such as Dodgeball, the Foam Pit, Slam Ball, the Fidget Ladder, Ninja Course, Kiddie Court and more wait for families who want to spend time with kids and unlock their inner child. With an hour-long time limit and an endless number of possibilities, Get Air provides a safe, family-friendly place for students, parents and children to play and get a good workout as well. A viewing area is available, high above the amenities, so those…

Health

Freeing minds at Del Mar College

Angela Whiteley

To celebrate Yoga Awareness Month, the Del Mar College Counseling Center and Kinesiology Department will be hosting free yoga classes every Friday in September. Classes are open to DMC faculty, staff, students and the community, and will be held in the Kinesiology Building in Room 202 from 12:30-1:30 pm. “Yoga has physical, spiritual, mental and emotional benefits. It stretches and strengthens the body, centers the spirit, clears the mind and infuses the soul. It is the one all-inclusive practice for total wellness,” said Shawnee Bonnette, professor of kinesiology. Every class offers attendees a chance to win a yoga goodie bag,…

Campus, Community, Health

East Campus wins Blood Center award

Meagan Falcon

Sarah Fecht Reporter The Coastal Bend Blood Center recognized Del Mar College’s East Campus on Wednesday by presenting the college with the 2014 Top Performer Award in the education category. The center collected 603 units of blood during its 21 drives on East Campus in 2014. This is the second consecutive year East Campus has been named top donor of the year. Texas A&M University-Kingsville came in second with 350 units of blood collected, while Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi was third with 326 units. Del Mar College’s West Campus came in fourth, with 283 donations. The Coastal Bend Blood Center’s…