Category: Staff

Campus, Community, Staff

Campus mourns loss of Dr. Patricia Benavides-Dominguez

Victor Herrera

Del Mar College’s Vice President of Student Affairs Dr. Patricia Benavides-Dominguez, 62, passed away suddenly in the early evening hours of Oct. 5. Her passing took her friends, family and community by surprise. “Her legacy will continue to be felt for generations through the many lives she changed and the opportunities she helped create,” said Dean of Student Engagement and Retention Rita Hernandez in a written statement. “I am profoundly grateful for her impact on our community and for the generosity of her family in sharing her with us.” Benavides-Dominguez worked for Del Mar for more than 20 years in…

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, Staff

The siren still accepting student work

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Del Mar College’s general interest literary magazine, “The Siren,” is currently working on a return after a five-year hiatus. Submissions from currently enrolled Del Mar students are being accepted through Friday, Feb. 14. Serving as a collection of visual and/or literary arts, The Siren stopped publication after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Since the Fall 2019-Spring 2020 edition, the magazine has remained dormant despite plans for an eventual return. Now, in Spring 2025, the plans are being actioned. Submissions of photography, paintings, digital art, short stories, poetry, personal essays, and other visual and/or literary arts are now being accepted.…

Campus, Staff

How art and teaching has sculpted the life of a DMC professor

Ariel Saenz

Art has always been a driving force in Del Mar College professor Gerardo “Jerry” Cobarruvias life. From his early years in Laredo with an artistic family to his eventual career, art in all forms has been present. Cobarruvias was born in Laredo, Texas, but grew up in Corpus Christi where he attended Del Mar and Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. He has been employed at DMC since 1985. He has held various positions since, such as photographer, graphic designer, and media specialist. He officially joined the art faculty in 2004. He teaches painting, watercolor, printmaking, and graphic design. Printmaking and oil…

Campus, Staff

Paws and Relax held on DMC campuses

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Paws and Relax held their annual event at DMC Del Mar College students, faculty, and staff stopped by to “Paws and Relax” at a free pet therapy event at the Windward Campus on Nov. 19. Attendees had the opportunity to relax and reduce stress with the help of therapy dogs. The event featured therapy dogs from The GO TEAM and offered participants the chance to sit with the dogs, receive anxiety screenings, and engage in various stress relief activities. Research has shown that pet therapy can improve mood, increase relaxation, and lower blood pressure. Events were also held at the…

Campus, Staff

“The Siren” returning after a hiatus, submissions are being accepted now

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Del Mar College’s student-led literary magazine “The Siren” is returning. After a four-year break, “The Siren” is now looking for artists and writers that wish to be featured in the upcoming issue. “We are excited to bring back ‘The Siren,’” said Allison Ehrlich, publications assistant for the Foghorn journalism lab. “It’s been on hiatus since the 2020 issue was released and the students have been eager to bring back the tradition.” Students and staff can submit photography, photo essays, drawings, paintings, digital art, short stories, poetry, and personal essays. If you’re interested, make sure all submissions are turned in by…

Campus, Drama, Entertainment, Staff

Professor Frederick’s farewell production imminent

Lola Ponce Gamboa

Del Mar’s very own Kim Fredrick will be retiring with his last show as a drama professor. Fredrick, a cherished figure in the drama department, is orchestrating the special production as a farewell to his long and impactful career. Having dedicated over 30 years to DMC, Fredrick is set to retire after a final showcase of “Greater Tuna,” a play that resonates deeply with him. “Of the many plays, “Greater Tuna” – I feel a connection with this play, in particular,” he shares. His connection to the play underscores his belief in its enduring charm and the joy it brings even decades…

Campus, Staff

Professor Bob Long’s heart true to Del Mar Family

Edward Green

Bob Long always believed in being a part of and contributing to his community. In 2022, the community had the opportunity to give back to him. He was raised in the Del Mar area, “I grew up in this neighborhood right here by Del Mar, I went to Lexington Elementary in South Park,” Long explained. After graduating from Carroll High School in 1988, he earned his Bachelor of Science from University of Texas at San Antonio and then a Master of Science in Biology, before family issues forced him to leave his doctoral program. He then worked as a surgical…

Campus, Education, Staff

Journalism students win big title at TIPA

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Staff brings home more two dozen awards from annual state conference Students in the college’s journalism and radio/TV programs recently attended the annual Texas Intercollegiate Press Association conference in Fort Worth, returning with more than two dozen awards including Overall Excellence for Best Newspaper and also for News Video Production.  Nichaela Shaheen, editor-in-chief of the Foghorn News, said the awards are a result of the staff’s dedication. “Knowing that all the time spent putting together our paper shined through gave me a sense of pride and accomplishment,” Shaheen said. “The Foghorn staff goes above and beyond to cover events with…