Category: Staff

Campus, Drama, Entertainment, Staff

Professor Frederick’s farewell production imminent

Lola Ponce

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…