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Del Mar: Strays are cute, but use caution Black dog nicknamed Fred is captured, will likely be adopted Warren J. Maxwell wmaxwell@foghornnews.com
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Student Rachel Price (left) and Staci Donnelly, from Guardian Gals Animal Rescue, talk about Fred shortly after his capture.
After several months of seeing the same stray dog begging for food and affection around the Harvin Center, many students were left wondering about Del Mar College’s official stance on stray animals. “There’s no written, official policy on strays,” said Lauren White, DMC’s chief of security. While there is nothing written about stray animals, White still ad-
vises against taking care of them. “We discourage people from feeding them, because of the fact that we don’t know what’s going on with that particular dog. If that dog is aggressive or not aggressive, or whatever,” White said. White added that a pack of stray dogs recently killed a cat at West Campus. “The other day on West Campus ... we had three dogs come on campus and they attacked and killed a cat, on campus. So what if it had been ... a person?” White said. Both campuses have also long been home to several stray cats. Collegiate and Del Mar students can often be seen opening a can
of cat food to leave for them. However, feeding the animals around campus has a wide variety of effects that students often don’t realize. “When people start feeding them, all it does is draw in a lot of cats, and it causes health issues. It causes other health issues and concerns for us,” White said. “So the long and the short of it is, we like the warm and fuzzy part, but we don’t want the other side of it.” Still, many students, such as liberal arts major Rachel Price, couldn’t resist feeding the dog and hoped the college would embrace its new visitor. (See Strays on Page 3)
SGA favors raising fee by $8 Board of Regents expected to vote on increase at next meeting Warren J. Maxwell wmaxwell@foghornnews.com
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Lenora Keas, vice president and chief financial officer, hugs a tearful Sabrina Lamb. Lamb was one of 17 process technology students who were awarded a total of $54,000 in scholarships.
17 students awarded scholarships Process technology majors split $54K from new partners Warren J. Maxwell wmaxwell@foghornnews.com As he stood in a classroom in the Flato Technology Building, the operations manager of ExxonMobil offered students a bit of advice. “Making good grades is always important. Don’t get frustrated if you’re struggling with time or resources. Just hang in there and stay with it,” John Mabry told the group of process technology students. Fortunately for 17 in the group, Mabry did, indeed, also bring resources — financial ones. Mabry, along with Mohammed al-Wakeel, general manager of project partner Saudi Ara-
bia Basic Industries Corp., was scholarship. at West Campus Feb. 21 to an“Don’t give up on your nounce a new dreams. Your p a r t n e r s h i p “When I picked my education is between Gulf your future,” Coast Growth career path I wasn’t Lamb said afVentures and ter receiving a Del Mar Col- just thinking about $4,000 scholarlege. The com- myself. I was think- ship. panies have Lamb strugp r o p o s e d ing about my four gled to contain building a $10 her emotions billion plastics young children and as she told how manufac tur- the bright amazing the award is not ing facility, just a gift to her, known as Gulf lives and futures I but also to her Coast Growth children. can give them.” four“When Ventures, in I San Patricio picked my — Sabrina Lamb career path I County. As part of the partnership, wasn’t just thinking about myGulf Coast Growth Ventures self. I was thinking about my awarded $54,000 in scholar- four young children and the ships to 17 students. bright amazing lives and futures Process technology major I can give them,” Lamb said. Sabrina Lamb was one of the Fellow process technology students chosen to receive this major Gilbert Cortinas said he
was grateful to be chosen for the award. “Seventeen students received the gift of education from ExxonMobil and SABIC. There is a story to be heard in every one of us on how this scholarship has impacted our lives,” Cortinas said. Cortinas, along with Lamb, stressed the importance of education. “Across the world, people are literally dying to become educated and yet here in America so many people take education for granted,” Cortinas said. Cortinas said the funds motivate him to go beyond his limits. “I continue to excel in all of my schoolwork and to make sure that my grades are always on top,” Cortinas said. “What ExxonMobil and SABIC have done is blessed each one of these 17 students with the gift of education.”
From textbooks to access codes and other school supplies, students pay a considerable amount to attend school each semester. Financial cost was the main topic of the Student Government Association’s Feb. 21 meeting. SGA President John Beauford opened the meeting and began discussing the student service fee that all students must pay. “The recommendations of the board are that the Student Service Fee Committee recommends to the Board of Regents to increase the Student Service Fee from $7 to $15 per semester,” Beauford said. Beverly Cage, director of Student Leadership and Campus Life, said the increase would benefit students because it would give the clubs on campus a larger amount of money. “All the clubs and organizations that get their money, both fall and spring semester, comes out of the student service fee fund, “Cage said. Cage said that even it the fee does increase, it would still be one of the lowest in the region. “Coastal Bend College does a $48 per semester (fee) in the fall and the spring and if you go in the summer you are being charged $48 dollars in the student service fee,” Cage said. Beauford said that if approved by the Board of Regents, the change will take effect next semester. The increase is due to having the funds to be able to continue to supply students with the necessities for college life. “The Scantrons, the pencils, the bluebooks — things like that — all that is bought out of that money,” Beauford said Cheryl Sanders, dean of Student Engagement and Retention, also attended the meeting and told students how the student service fee covers way more than student realize, including riding the bus for free, guest speakers on campus and club fund distribution. “It also helps with intramural sports, and I know they want to do more but they don’t have the funding,” Sanders said.
UT-Arlington professor visits DMC to discuss race issues Event is part of college’s Black History Month celebration on campus
Warren J. Maxwell wmaxwell@foghornnews.com History has many stories to tell and many of them can be told through the color of your skin. “If you don’t know your history anyone can tell you anything about you,” Pamela Safisha Hill told students as part of a Black History Month event Feb. 21 at Del Mar College.
Hill, a professor of black studies at the University of Texas at Arlington, explained how many of the stereotypes regarding African-American culture are not just caused by racist bigotry but also by a misunderstanding of the culture as a whole. “We don’t look to Africa for anything that’s a dark continent, those are savage people,” Hill said sarcastically. Hill continued to explain how knowing the whole story and the history (See Speaker on Page 3)
University of Texas at Arlington professor Pamela Safisha Hill talks about black studies. Josselyn Obregon/Foghorn News
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Students look into head start Early College Program holds event to promote dual credit for youths Mark Young myoung@foghornnews.com
Students from all across the Coastal Bend recently met up to learn more about the dual credit Program at Del Mar College. Held at the CED on Feb. 20 for all high school students interested, Dual Credit Night was a chance to learn more about the program and the varying paths students could take with it. Offered at around $100 per class, the dual credit program offers an inexpensive way for high school students to get ahead. They can obtain up to 24 credit hours through core classes with the program or begin other programs such as culinary or cosmetology. Rito Silva, vice president for student affairs, kicked off the event by highlighting that dual credit is a “great opportunity to get ahead and learn. Students should take advantage of it if they can.” Nicole Kindzirsky, a coordinator for the Early College Program, led a presentation detailing all of the ins and outs of the program and what students would need to do to participate in the program. While some were sure they were going to join, others at the event were there out of curiosity for the program. Many of the fields students could join for the dual credit program had booths set up where students could talk at length with officials.
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With registration, book and supplies, plus the cost of transportation and food, it’s no secret that college is expensive. Many apply for federal financial aid to ease the burden, but for some, such as DACA students, that isn’t an option. While most students apply for aid by filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, DACA students can apply through the Texas Application for State Financial Aid, or TASFA. Anyone can apply for the TAFSA, regardless of immigration status, as long as they are a Texas resident eligible for in-state tuition and completed at least two years at a Texas high school. Priscilla Ibarra, a loan and literacy technician with financial aid, said the TASFA is one of the many options the department has to help students. Ibarra has sought to promote the different services by talking to
Sam Ervin servin@foghornnews.com The Vocal Vikings, Del Mar’s speech and debate team, had a busy February. Throughout February, the team competed at three tournaments in different cities, while also hosting the local and annual Speech on the Beach. On the first weekend, the team headed to College Station to compete, where team member Katy Babbit earned a fifth place award in poetry. The following weekend they traveled to Tyler, where Hunter Frost faced the top debater in Texas as a semi-finalist and came within just one point of winning. On the third weekend the team prepared to host, as well as compete in, Speech on the Beach, a speech tournament held at Del Mar College. Del Mar College, in conjunction with San Jacinto College North, hosted 12 schools, including University of Texas at Austin, University of Louisiana at LaFayette and Texas State University. Members get the opportunity to travel to new states, cities and college campuses all while learning and developing skills in critical thinking, speaking and speech writing, as well as teamwork and competition skills. Any student enrolled at Del Mar is welcome to join the Vocal Vikings, regardless of major or reason. “Sometimes students join the team to improve their communication skills. Some students participated in this event in high school
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Clarrissa Garcia (from left) and her mom, Yolanda, talk to Lisa Pollakis, who was representing the Restaurant Management Department on Dual Credit Night. Maria Ybarra went with her son Joshua, a sophomore from King High School, to get a better understanding of the program. “I wanted to learn more the program and what it could do for my son,” Ybarra said. “I’m not sure what we will do, but it’s good to know more.” Clarrissa Garcia, a junior at John Paul II High School, was primarily interested in the culinary program.
DACA students and international students who are in the process of learning English. Biology major Brittany, an 18-year-old DACA student who didn’t want her last name used because of immigration fears, is one of the beneficiaries of TASFA. “Without the financial support received for this school year, I would not have been able to continue my classes,” Brittany said. Lizbeth Puentes, a DACA student, received aid in previous years. She remembers that when she was approved her application was filled with joy. “When I found out I knew everything was possible,” Puentes said. For the 2017-18, 13 students were approved with this program, and in the previous school year about 15 students were, according to the Financial Aid Office. Each student received between $600 and $1,200.00. To learn more about this program and how to apply, visit collegeforalltexans.com or texasoncourse.org, or visit the offices of Financial Aid upstairs in the Harvin Center. Applications are received throughout the school year but the approval quotas for the program are limited.
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“I’ve always been interested in baking and so I think that being able to start getting ahead in my career early would be great,” Garcia said. Her mom, Yolanda, seemed impressed. “Financially, this is great opportunity and it’s also a way for (Clarrissa) to get ahead,” she said. Kindzirsky said that overall, the event was greater than it had been
in previous years. “We had over 100 people from schools all around come and more eighth-graders and their parents have an interest to start early,“ Kindzirsky said. ”Plus, we had more participation from programs at Del Mar than ever before.” Kindzirsky said the event was “mostly to educate people about this wonderful opportunity to get ahead and save money.”
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and loved it and want to continue in the activity. Some students are talented in drama or in speaking and are looking for exposure and an opportunity to get a scholarship to a four-year university,” said Sarah Contreras, professor of speech and leader of the Vocal Vikings. No experience is necessary to join the team. “The team believes that the overall experience and growth of the participants is more important than the number of trophies won,” Contreras said. The Vocal Vikings have a lot of fun, but they also work really hard. “Attending speech tournaments is fun, but it is also educational, inspirational, and tiring to boot,” Contreras said. Students of the club love the ability to make friends from other schools, as well as getting to compete against these topnotch colleges. “These students are intelligent and articulate beyond measure and my students like being included in that description,” Contreras said. Students train with their coaches before tournaments, and then are constantly busy during competition weeks. “One student was just telling me that they go to the gym before classes every day, and that doesn’t come close to the exhaustion they feel following a tournament. They told me they didn’t realize how much mental exhaustion was a real thing,” Contreras said. The Vocal Vikings team mission is “to travel, compete, network, and learn about teamwork.” The best way to know if this club is the right fit for you is to try it out for yourself. For more information, contact Contreras at slcontrer@delmar.edu.
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Brittany, es una joven estudiante de 18 años, está estudiando Biología en DMC. Ella es una de las beneficiadas por TASFA. Brittany manifestó “Sin la ayuda Financiera Josselyn Obregon recibida para este ciclo escolar, jobregon@foghornnews.com no hubiera podido seguir con mis No es un secreto que la edu- clases”. cación superior es costosa, los Al igual que Lizbeth Puentes, gastos son múltiples. Pareciera quien es una estudiante DACA. casi imposible cubrir los costos Y fue premiada con una beca en de matrícula, libros, utensilios y años anteriores, agradece este equipo, sin contar los gastos de tipo de programas. Ella recuerda transporte y alique cuando le fue mentación. Pero “Cuando me entere aprobada su aplipara muchos cación se llenó supe que todo es de alegría. “Cuanotros puede llegar a ser más do me entere posible” difícil al no llesupe que todo es nar los requis— Brittany, es una posible.” itos necesarios Para el siclo estudiante DACA escolar 2017para aplicar a la ayuda fingi2018, 13 alumera conocida como “Financial Aid nos fueron aprobados con dicho denomina FAFSA” ayuda Federal programa y en el periodo escopara estudiantes. lar anterior alrededor de unos TASFA es una ayuda financiera 15 estudiantes, recibiendo entre del estado de Texas y esta dirigida $600.00 a $1,200.00. según inforpara los estudiantes beneficiados mación recibida por la oficina de por el programa DACA. Priscilla Financial Aid. Los requisitos para Ibarra, Loan/Literacy Technician poder aplicar a este programa Financial Aid Services, nos explicó son muy básicos, lo más imporque es una de las tantas variantes tante es haber culminado por lo que tienen la ayuda financiera y menos dos años escolares en una esta disponible para todos los es- secundaria de Texas. tudiantes Del Mar College. Para conocer más de este proIbarra es parte del equipo de grama y como aplicar puedes visFinancial Aid del DMC. En el ti- itar texasoncourse.org, collegeempo que lleva trabajando para foralltexans.com o bien visitar las esta área ha procurado promover oficinas de Financial Aid, HB 1403. los diferentes servicios asistiendo Las aplicaciones son recibidas dua los estudiantes DACA y a todos rante todo el año escolar pero los los nuevos estudiantes interna- cupos de aprobación para dicho cionales que están en el proceso programa son limitados. de aprender inglés debido que es bilingüe. @JT_NEWS
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Speaker offers tips on success in life Jonathan Garcia jgarcia@foghornnews.com Listening to Ernesto Mejia of Coolspeak, addictive studies major Ron Lindaquist was inspired by his speech and learned new interaction skills for his profession. “I learned to address people in a polite and professional way,” Lindaquist said, adding that the advice helps him get the point across to his peers to assist them with whatever they might need. The event was put together by Student Leadership and Campus Life and the Student Success Center. Mejia spoke to male students and staff in the Retama Room about succeeding in college while getting the most out of their education. Mejia discussed how getting involved in many activities, clubs, etc. while attending college can help prepare students for life after graduation. “Don’t just make college a parking spot; if you do you miss out on many eye-opening activities,” he said. Mejia said doing so will help prepare yourself for life while figuring out why you are in college and avoiding the “10 year plan.“ “If you don’t want to be introduced to the 10-year plan, get involved, talk to other people and see what these other clubs are about,” he said. When discussing how employers are looking for and how grades aren’t in the top 8 things
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A staff member from the Student Success Center records a video of Ernesto Mejia as he speaks to a crowd at the St. Clair Building. He was brought by Student Leadership and Campus Life and the Student Success Center to talk about ways for students to succeed. they’re looking for, Mejia added that grades aren’t unimportant as well as adding advice on skill building. While grades are important, they aren’t the first thing employers look for, he said. “In your resume, you need
to show learned leadership skills by being in clubs,” he said. “Showing those characteristics and traits on your resume come from learning, which takes place from what you get outside of the classroom.” Court reporting major Luis
Ramirez was moved by Mejia’s advice. “This will assist me in making my resume for my potential career,” Ramirez said. He also added that he would learn how to ask for assistance in making a resume when the time comes.
In addition to talking in the Retama Room, Mejia also spoke to a mix of students and staff in the Student Success Center in the St. Clair Building, passing on advice to help both men and women get the most out of their time in college.
Password system evokes problems Del Mar passwords need to be changed every 120 days Gabriella Ybarra gybarra@foghornnews.com Students may have experienced complications with their account passwords after Del Mar’s password system, Viking Key, was implemented last summer, but according to school officials, such problems are now becoming an issue of the past. Denise Simpson, interim director of programing and operations, said students were forgetting to check their DMC emails, which included a reminder to change their current passwords every 120 days. In addition, students were also failing to remember the complex password Viking Key requires, which includes both upper- and lowercase letters, numbers and symbols. After three incorrect password attempts, students were then “locked out” of their accounts to protect the safety of the student and school,
which can only be fixed by help desk personnel. According to the Student Help Desk, another problem they frequently came across was students not enrolling in the Viking Key system before trying to change their password. This led to students getting an error message saying they were not “enrolled,” which most students took as not being enrolled at Del Mar, which was not the case. “In order to alleviate the problem, faculty have been asking students to change their password at the beginning of the term,” Simpson said. “Information Technology also began the Student Help Desk, Viking TecHelp, to further assist students with password changes or any other issues they may be having.” Students who were locked out of their accounts and needed immediate access to WebDMC and Canvas were given default passwords from the Help Desk so they could quickly unlock their account and create their own unique password through Viking Key. “The purpose of assigning the
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Animals help students during stressful midterms on campus The DMC Counseling Center is using animals to help students de-stress during midterms and finals. The PAWSitively Prevent Midterm Meltdown event includes activities such as letting students interact with dogs, anxiety screenings, Play-Doh aromatherapy and the opportunity to speak to counselors. “I don’t think anyone understands just how stress relieving the pet therapy is,” said Del Mar student Robert Araujo. “I’d rather see a therapy dog on my way to a midterm rather than a group of students who look just as scared as me.” The event will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 19 on East Campus in the Harvin Center, Conference Room 1, and from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 20 on West Campus at the Coleman Center in the Student Hub. According to Johanna Torres, licensed professional counselor for DMC, the Counseling Center
default passwords was to enable students to easily remember their passwords so they can change it themselves on Viking Key,” said computer Help Desk specialist Gilbert Longoria.
Although the passwords made through Viking Key expire every 120 days, the Help Desk recommends students change it within a day of it being administered for security reasons. Students are notified by email
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Auricle Sandoval pets a therapy dog at a Counseling Center event in October.
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Emergency medical technician student Andrew Hinojosa and nursing major Briana Martinez get help with their Del Mar passwords from the Help Desk in the Harvin Center.
seven days before their password expires. “As students have become more savvy with the password change process, problems have diminished,” Simpson said. “Between emails, phone calls and phone messages, the Help Desk was able to assist most students with password problems. Del Mar student Hershel Mibb said after being locked out of his account one morning, he went straight to the Student Help Desk. “They sat down with me and explained what I had to do step by step and were able to fix my account in a timely manner,” Mibb said. Now that most students have been helped, Longoria said the line of students coming to see him regarding passwords has died down significantly. The Viking TecHelp team is located in the Harvin Center and is available from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Students can also contact the main Help Desk line at 361-698-2330 from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
also gives students access to the Zen Zone in their office, which offers aromatherapy and a massage chair, which is also free and open to students at any point in the semester. Torres said that as midterms get closer, she and her colleagues are doing the best they can to prepare for the weeks to come. The number of students who attend counseling services seems to spike predominantly in these weeks. “In 2015 the Counseling Center had a total of 264 counseling appointments. In 2017, the Counseling Center had a total of 1,253 counseling appointments,” Torres said. Torres stressed to students that it is never too late to set up an appointment. DMC counseling services are free and available at any time in the semester, not just in the weeks of midterms and finals. For more information about the events or to schedule an appointment with one of the counselors, contact Torres at jtorres110@delmar.edu or visit their offices in Room 233A of the Harvin Center.
“They could have done something. They could have been giving him food and actually taken him in as the campus dog. Somebody could have taken care of him,” Price said. Price who was present the morning Fred was taken away by local animal activists and had a chance to say goodbye. Staci Donnelly and Jacki Jackson, who work for Guardian Gals Animal Rescue, spent two days trying to trap the dog outside the Harvin Center and were finally successful around sunrise on Feb. 28. “This is why I do I get called out to do this, because they call me the dog whisperer,” Donnelly said. The pair trapped the dog, who they estimated at about a year old, after hearing reports in the community about his presence. “He’s at danger the construction sight, the vehicles, students with wrong intentions ... it happens,” Donnelly said. After his capture, Donnelly and Jackson took the dog to a local vet to get checked out (Speaker from Page 1) behind African culture can give blacks a larger understanding of their culture and what is happening in the community. “Egypt is not the original name; that’s the name the Greeks gave it. The original name of Egypt is Kemet, which means land of the black people,” Hill said. Liberal arts major Evelyn Villarreal, who is enrolled in the African-American studies course that was recently added to the curriculum, was able to pull some insight from Hill. “Well I am taking an Afri-
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Abigail Hairod (left) and Jerrick Richards feed Fred the dog outside of the Harvin Center. and get his shots. He then was taken to Guardian Gals Animal Rescue on at 5866 S. Staples St. The facility has a five-star rating on Facebook and specializes in finding loving homes for strays. Fred will eventually be taken north to be put up for adoption, where Donnelly hopes he
will find a good home. “To know that he is going to actually go to a home and is going to be loved, and be able to cuddle with his family is awesome,” Donnelly said. Fred’s Del Mar connection won’t be forgotten, though. Donnelly and Jackson decided to rename him Viking.
can-American history class and my professor suggested we come and see how it falls into what we are learning in the course,” Villarreal said. This is the first semester Del Mar has offered the African American studies course and Villarreal was able to gain new information from an outside source about her current course. “My hope is to learn the accomplishments of the black community and how they moved forward,” Villarreal said. Hill covered a plethora of topics ranging from stereo-
typing to racism deep-rooted black identity extremists, and the disproportional representation of blacks in the media. “Black people have a perceived notion of racial discrimination by the police … perceived … they say ‘perceived,’” Hill said. Through deep explanation and historical evidence, Hill was able to tell students such as Villarreal about African-American history in a new light. “It’s an important part of our history as well they helped build America,” Villarreal said.
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Our bodies, our choices, our struggle Mia Estrada mestrada@ foghornnews.com
In the years since the 1973 Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision, which confirmed the “right to privacy” and cleared way for a woman’s right to choose for a legal abortion, the issue has still been subject to much debate. There has been much backlash from the division of anti-abortion and pro-abortion rights supporters, especially in Texas, where Roe v. Wade originated. The 7-2 Supreme Court decision states the legality of a woman's right to have an abortion under the 14th Amendment of the Constitution. Texas resident Norma McCorvey, better known as Jane Roe in the case, was seeking an abortion. Henry Wade, the district attorney of Dallas County from 1951 to 1987, enforced a Texas law prohibiting abortions, unless to save the life of a pregnant mother. The ruling of Roe v. Wade allows for abortions during the entire pregnancy, but state’s interests can regulate abortion during the second and third trimesters. The decision affected 46 states; Alaska, New York, Hawaii and Washington state had already legalized abortion by 1970. The generations after Roe v. Wade, more specifically in Texas, have been known to restrain women's health services. The topic of abortion is hotly debated among many, and the movement really became more widespread during the 1960s and ’70s, when a growing movement of women and men were taking action for change in traditional control. MAJOR RESTRICTIONS Some of the major restrictions in Texas since Roe v. Wade, according to the Guttmacher Institute, include: Nearly all women must re-
Culinary students creating delicacies Program holds weekly meals for real-world practice
Nomaan Khan nkhan@foghornnews.com While many students get stuck repeatedly looking at pages of text, some at Del Mar College get to learn by stirring and cooking up food. The Del Mar Culinary Arts program prepares students with a passion for food to become professionals in the food industry. “We’re trying to build future chefs. We train our students to ultimately become executive chefs in their own respective fields,” said Chef Israel “Izzy” Villanueva, culinary arts instructor. Villanueva said the program at DMC is very diverse, with students who range from 16 to 60 years old. Some of the students aspire to become chefs, and others study restaurant management. “We have a course that's called Management of Food Production and Services. It introduces stu-
ceive state-directed counseling, including information created to discourage an abortion, then wait 24 hours before the procedure can be provided. Abortion is only covered in cases of life endangerment by private insurance policies; however, individuals can buy an optional rider at an additional cost. Under the Affordable Care Act, health plans in the state’s health exchange can only cover abortion if the woman’s life is endangered. Further restrictions include medication abortion being provided to use FDA protocol, and when managing medication abortion telemedicine is prohibited. Minors must have consent from parents before an abortion can be issued. Only in cases of life endangerment, rape and incest can there be public funding. At least 24 hours before issuing an abortion, a women must undergo an ultrasound and the provider must show and describe the image. Lastly, an abortion can be issued 22 weeks after the woman’s last menstrual period if the woman is endangered, her physical health is severely compromised or there is a lethal fatal abnormality. The Guttmacher Institute also stated in a report this year that the “law is based on the assertion, which is not consistent with scientific evidence and has been rejected by the medical community, that a fetus can feel pain at that point in pregnancy.” More closely home, in 2014 Corpus Christi lost its only abortion provider, the Coastal Bend Birth Control Center, due to the restriction of House Bill 2 in 2013. The bill required requires doctors who perform abortions to have nearby hospitals and clinics to meet standards for outpatient surgery. Although the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the restrictions, the center announced it would not reopen. The Coastal Bend Birth Control Center was the only abortion provider between the Rio Grande Valley and San Antonio. Before
dents to the closest thing they’ll get to being a real manager in the industry,” Villanueva said. To help these students learn managerial responsibilities, the culinary arts program hosts a lunch every Thursday throughout the semester, except for spring break. During this cafeteria-style lunch, a different student is picked to set up the meal. “They have to choose the items to be served, and have to make sure that the service and quality is up to standards. With around 100 guests typically showing up to these lunches, the student in charge gets to experience the pressures and duties of a real restaurant manager,” Villanueva said. Aside from the Thursday lunches, Villanueva and his students also prepare and serve three international cuisine dinners throughout the course of the semester. “We do three International cuisine dinners: Middle East to Europe, Cuisine of the Americas and Asian Cuisine,” Villanueva said. The first of these three dinners was Middle East to Europe. The four-course dinner featured dishes such as Baba Ghanoush, Lobster and Sea Scallop Bisque, Bistecca Alla Fiorentina, and Italian Love Cake, to name a few. The dinner had 40 attendees, and while some might have had trouble pronouncing the names of the dishes, their taste buds all said one word, “delicious.” “For me it was like taking a trip
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An estimated 5,000 people march around the Minnesota Capitol building protesting the U.S. Supreme Court's Roe v. Wade decision. 2013, there were more than 40 abortion clinics in Texas and in 2016, 19 remained, according to a Caller-Times article. LEGACY OF ROE V. WADE Roe v. Wade prompted statements such as “all fetuses have the right to life” and “women should have the right to privacy and choose without government intervention.” The country became widely attracted to Roe’s use of privacy and what that meant, starting a
redefinition. People connected privacy to personal identity, use of technology and more. However, in 1997 Roe, aka McCorvey, started Roe No More, an anti-abortion organization dedicated to speaking out against abortion. In 2003 she tried to overturn the 1973 ruling but it was repealed. Regardless, legal abortion gave more access to reproductive health services that provide proper services such as birth control, testing for and treatment of
Miguel A Clement mclement@foghornnews.com Not too often does an opportunity arise to hone your professional dining etiquette skills — in fact, it only happens twice every semester. Del Mar College’s Career Development Center hosted a business etiquette luncheon on Feb. 28 on East Campus and a dinner on March 1 at West Campus to
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A culinary student adds detail to a three-tiered cake. around the world through food,” said Mike Bratten, College Relations communications specialist. Bratten said he enjoyed the meal and the Lobster and Sea Scallop Bisque he had was “as good as anything I’ve ever had.” During these dinners the students also chat with the guests. The students involved with the dinner do it voluntarily. “The students all made it on their own time and their passion is reflected in the food they made,” Bratten added. Villanueva said culinary arts is also involved with the commu-
nity. One place where students can be seen is at the local Corpus Christi Farmers Market. “The DMC students come here to do demos and give people free food,” said Tevin Gray, farmers market organizer. He said the foods they serve at the market are made from farm fresh ingredients all produced locally. “We want to encourage people that farm fresh means better food. That’s what we do here with the Del Mar student — promoting a good and fresh life,” Gray said.
No eating with hands allowed at this meal Del Mar Career Development Center holds luncheon to teach manners
sexually transmitted diseases, screenings and annual checkups. Though with defunding, medical insurance coverage and other factors, women in smaller communities are left with little to no services. As the legacy of Roe v. Wade continues, so does the debate between anti-abortion and pro-abortion rights supporters.
inform students about proper the past three semesters. dining techniques needed for The luncheon featured a possible future interviews. three-course meal and an in“It’s an struc tive opportu“When you show up to a presentanity for tion given students by Jane dining interview, to come in Ibanez, a you're having a silent and learn recurring a b o u t aker conversation as soon as sforp e these luncheon business etiquette you walk in.” etiquette meals. for dining — Jane Ibanez, event speaker I b a n e z interviews taught with podifferent tential employers,” said Darcy styles of holding eating utensils Letson, an architecture major as well as proper ways of passwho works in Career Develop- ing tabletop dishes and condiment. Letson has been to six ments. business etiquette meals over “When you show up to a din-
ing interview, you’re having a silent conversation as soon as you walk in,” Ibanez said. “Before you even sit down, that potential employer is paying attention to everything they see.” After Ibanez’s energetic etiquette course, the luncheon featured a guest panel of local business employers to answer questions from students on issues ranging from past interview experiences to professional content posted on Facebook. “Really it’s just career readiness training,” Letson said, “and this is something that hopefully people will be able to put on resumes so employers know they have skills to interact with others in a formal setting.”
Valerie Russell vrussell@foghornnews.com Aransas Pass schools plan to bring in more officers and make other security changes after a series of threats to the high school and an elementary school in the district. The high school was evacuated on Feb. 23 after a bomb threat was discovered written on a wall. That followed two other threats at Charlie Marshall Elementary School in recent days. Joey Fuentes, whose daughter attends school in Aransas Pass, frantically parked and ran to his daughter, who was waiting outside the school, to give her a hug after hearing about the threat. “The one place our children are suppose to be safe and now I have to be concerned about school threats. ... I hope whoever is behind all the school threats realize the hurt and pain they’re causing these children.” Aransas Pass police, who are still investigating the threats, has approved additional overtime for officers to patrol schools, according to Chief Eric Blanchard. Blanchard said a workshop is also in the works for residents to speak on the matter and come up with ideas to keep it from happening again. Wayne Bennett, principal of Aransas Pass High School, said he had no update on the person or people responsible for the threats, which were determined to be a hoax. “Our main focus is the safety of our students and we will continue to monitor schools here and out till we find the person/persons responsible,” Bennett said. Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of $2,500 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible. Call 361758-TIPS to help; callers can remain anonymous. The Aransas Pass police Department can be reached at 361-758-5224.
ENTERTAINMENT
March 5, 2018
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Marvel delivers visually and engrossing film
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Black Panther (Chadwick Boseman) pounces on a car pursuing a foe in South Korea In Marvel’s “Black Panther.” This film is the first in the MCU to feature a predominately black cast and has grossed over $704 million at the U.S. box office.
‘Black Panther’ brings intense action and a compelling foe Jonathan Garcia jgarcia@foghornnews.com Director Ryan Coogler takes comic book lovers to the African nation of Wakanda in “Black Panther,” the newest flick in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Chadwick Boseman returns as T’Challa, also known as the titular hero, after leaving a strong first impression in “Captain America: Civil War.” In addition to garnering anticipation, this film is the first in the MCU to feature a predominately black cast. With “Avengers: Infinity War” around the corner, this could have easily
just been a buildup for that film being the Black Panther with the in May. Fortunately, it doesn’t go aid of his allies. that route. Coogler, who is known for diT’Challa returns to Wakan- recting “Fruitvale Station” and da to take the “Creed,” has throne after his crafted a film in Cast: father was killed which the world A+ in a bombing in is stunning. From Vienna. When the sights and Script: Erik Killmonger the technologies A(Michael B. Jorof Wakanda, the Cinematography: dan) resurfaces, look of this movA+ T’Challa’s title ie is gorgeous as king and the and Coogler Soundtrack: Black Panther is succeeds in creA+ challenged and ating a world for puts him in a sitaudiences to get Overall: uation where the drawn into. BoseA fate of Wakanda man once again and the world is proves he is fit to at risk. T’Challa portray the Black must balance his responsibilities Panther but the supporting cast of being a king while balancing is also strong too.
“The Walking Dead” star Danai Gurira portrays Okoye, a Wakandan general to the king, and proves she is not just a one-hit wonder. Her character is tough as nails, great in combat and willing to protect her country and the throne at any costs. The action sequences are excellently filmed and entertaining to watch as well, including a secret nightclub fight that leads into a thrilling car chase. One thing Marvel has struggled with its films despite them being entertaining is its villains. Each foe usually follows its “I want to take over the world” mentality and usually is an excuse for the hero to put him/ her in their place. But Jordan’s portrayal of Killmonger breaks the mold and manages to be a
strong and compelling villain. There is a vital story part of why he’s the way he is that is a plot twist, and it makes the audience understand why he’s doing the things he did. The best villains are the ones where you can fully understand the purpose behind their motivations, and Jordan does exactly that. “Black Panther” manages to stand on its own in the MCU, making this a welcome addition in this now ever growing cinematic universe that will have you saying “Wakanda forever!” And of course, as a reminder, since it’s a Marvel film, don’t leave when the credits start rolling. @jonathan10894
Netflix debuts intriguing sci-fi series ‘Altered Carbon’ New show brings futuristic excitement and mature fun Matthew Tamez mtamez@foghornnews.com
“Altered Carbon,” an American science-fiction television series streaming on Netflix, was created by Laeta Kalogridis and is based on the novel of the same name by Richard K. Morgan. The series stars Joel Kinnaman, James Purefoy and Martha Higareda. In the year 2384, humanity has learned to copy a person’s memories into a removable device in their spines. Using this technology, humanity has effectively become immortal. As long as this device is intact, they can be put into a new body. Takeshi Kovacs (Joel Kinnaman) is a political operative who wakes up 250 years after his
last body was terminated and his memories put on ice as a prison sentence. He is given the choice to either remain imprisoned or solve the murder of Laurens Bancroft (James Purefory), a wealthy man who doesn’t have memory of who killed his last body. Kovacs accepts the job and begins his investigation. “Altered Carbon” is a promising new Netflix series with just enough intrigue and action to keep viewers interested. The state of the world is not readily apparent and the viewer is eased into the state of things, as is Kovacs, who wakes up in a world he doesn’t recognize. The action shots are done in a way that ensure viewers understand what is happening. The interactions of the characters serve to drive the plot in an effective way. However, while the plot is well done, some viewers may be sensitive to the graphic violence and depictions of nudity.
‘Night Vale’ series adds another witty horror tale
has sinister plans for Night Vale, Darryl and Nilanjana must find common ground between their two very “It Devours” is the latest book re- different views as faith and science leased under the “Welcome to Night intersect. Vale” media series and the sequel to “It Devours” has all the things the book “Welcome to Night Vale.” viewers have come to expect from Written by Joseph Fink and the “Night Vale” series. It Jeffrey Cranor, the two crehas perfectly witty writing ators of the podcast that and surreal horror expertly started the media franmixed together. While the chise, this book is sure to book itself is a great read entertain fans of the series. for any fan of the series, The book tells the story it is not a self-contained of two new characters to story. It features referencthe series. Nilanjana Sikes to previous episodes of dar is an outsider to the the podcast that while not titular town of Night Vale. wholly necessary to enjoy Contributed photo the experience, will greatWorking under Carlos the Scientist, her life is ruled by ly enhance the story if the facts and logic. When Carlos gives reader knows what the book is referher an assignment to investigate encing. While these references help the strange quakes from the desert make the story better, it is still a great wasteland just outside town, she will read for anyone looking for a surreal come into contact with the Joyous comedy to get into. Congregation of the Smiling God While “It Devours” is a book made and one of its most devoted mem- more for “Night Vale” fans, it is not to bers, Darryl. As she investigates the the exclusion of other readers. This Congregation, she is caught be- reviewer recommends this book to tween her interest in Darryl and her audiences who want something a firm belief in the power of science. little absurd and at times surprisingWhen it appears the Smiling God ly poignant. Matthew Tamez mtamez@foghornnews.com
“Altered Carbon” is a very interesting watch for science fiction fans. If viewers are OK with the violence and nudity that permeates every episode, they will be pleased with this show. @ACheddarMonk
Cast: AScript: A Cinematography: A Soundtrack: B
Overall: A-
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Joel Kinnaman portrays Takeshi Kovacs in “Altered Carbon,” the latest sci-fi series based on the novel of the same name by Richard K. Morgan.
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March 5, 2018
Editorial
Time to reevaluate campus carry law
It’s a scene we’ve almost become used to seeing but one that nobody should ever have to experience — students running for their lives. Yet while mourning the loss of 17 of their classmates and teachers, the students of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, were on their way to speak with their elected officials about limiting gun rights. No matter what age, students have the right to feel safe on their campus. That right is more important than the gun rights so many fight for. In 2017, the year of spiked mass shootings, Senate Bill 11 took effect for Texas community colleges, a year after being implemented at public four-year universities. The bill allows anyone who has a concealed carry license permit to bring handguns into classrooms on campus. The decision to write up SB 11, however, was made early on in 2015 — the same year as the infamous mass shooting at Umpqua Community College in Roseburg, Oregon. Ten people were massacred and nine were wounded. Texas universities and colleges, including Del Mar, have their hands tied concerning guns on campus because of the Texas Legislature. Instead of leaving the decision to individual institutions to make, Texas is one of only 10 states that strips campuses of that choice — and, in doing so, strips many students and faculty of their safety when they come to school in the era where one of the most common ways to die is to get shot. Only entering the third month of 2018, CNBC reported that the United States had already seen 18 school-re-
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lated shootings, eight of which caused severe injury or death. That follows 2017, when approximately 345 mass shootings took place, according to AOL. Nothing can justify this number in a country as developed as the United States, so why do we try? SB 11, also called “campus carry”, in its very nature nothing but controversial. However, it should be easy for anybody to see why guns have no place in educational facilities. When we go to classes every day, we expect to be safe. Arguing that guns are not a factor in gun violence is not
How would you feel knowing students on campus have guns? “I would feel more comfortable if it was in their purse or in their car, but I guess in a situation like that you could only hope that somebody else was defending you, I guess.” — Cecily Ensley, radio television “As a veteran who was actually in the naval reserves, I would actually encourage active open carry, even conceal and carry. The more the guns the better.” — Daniel Campbell, criminal justice “I’d prefer it if it wasn’t a student who was armed. If I had to lean more towards anything it’d probably be a trained teacher, it’d be an officer patrolling, or something like that. I was never too keen on student having arms on them.” — Ronald Guerrero, computer science and networking “I feel unsafe. I think that’s a very wrong idea, even to open carry on campus.” — Destinee Rodriguez, nursing
only dangerous, but also incredibly insensitive. It’s troubling on our side of the world to know that people our age were shot after doing nothing wrong, but it undeniably shakes the core of the mother, the sister, the friend of the life that was halted by a bullet, that came from a gun, that made a person die. It’s true what they say, that it’s people who kill people — but they do it with guns, and they’re able to reach plenty of people that way. It’s also true that the answer to guns is not more guns, despite what proponents of cam-
pus carry may say. On Feb. 28, a teacher at Dalton High School in Dalton, Georgia, was taken into custody for firing a handgun at back window in his locked, barricaded classroom. Although no students were injured, the argument of arming teachers is opened to a whole new set of complications. This should make us wonder why we defend the involvement of deadly weapons so heavily, especially when it concerns establishments of diversity, progression and education that are community colleges.
“I think that students shouldn’t have guns for the simple fact that, say that you had a gun and you know how to use it and say I’m having a bad day, and I see a student with a gun on them, now I’m thinking thoughts that I could take this gun from the student and do as I please with it, you know? It’d be easier for other people to think like that.” — Albert Fuente, process technology “What happened in Florida was a tragedy, and my heart really goes out to the victims because I can’t imagine what it’s like losing a son or daughter that young of an age. But what that applies to my life here at Del Mar, I guess I would feel uneasy if I knew the individual. Like someone having a gun… ” — Christian Pressley, liberal arts “A lot of us have a lot of disorders that none of us really know about, and sometimes we’re not really taking care of ourselves the way we should be and that leads to serious problems, or even death and stuff.” — Jessica Fuentes, GED student
“As long as they have the right certificates and they’ve been through classes to get that weapon, I think it’s OK to have it, but I think it wouldn’t be that useful on campus.” — Leo Cavazos, physical therapy
“Knowing that someone had a gun… I kind of see it both ways, one, what if someone does start shooting? On the other hand, someone can use it for self-defense. It can really go either way.” — Sabreena Ortiz, biomedical engineering
GAMES
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1. LITERATURE: What American poet wrote the line, “My candle burns at both ends; it will not last the night”? 2. MATH: The Roman numerals MCDXIV are equal to what Arabic number? 3. MONEY: Which U.S. president’s image appears on the $50 bill? 4. MEASUREMENTS: What does a “candela” measure? 5. MOVIES: What was the original name of Disney’s Mickey Mouse? 6. HISTORY: What war is the Battle of Leipzig associated with? 7. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What is the birthstone associated with March? 8. GEOGRAPHY: What is the most populous city in the world? 9. NOBEL PRIZES: Who was the first American to win a Nobel Prize?
Answers 1. Edna St. Vincent Millay 2. 1,414 3. Ulysses Grant 4. Luminous intensity 5. Mortimer Mouse
turn. While others might be looking around for answers, you’ll soon sort it all out logically, and the matter will be resolved. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Someone might try to create doubt about your reliability for his or her own agenda. But your reputation and your colleagues’ long-standing faith in you saves the day. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) An unexpected change of plans forces you to come up with an alternative by the end of the week. Look for colleagues to offer valuable suggestions. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Nothing upsets the Goat as much as broken promises. But before you vent your anger, consider that this could ultimately prove to be a blessing in disguise. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) An old workplace problem you thought you had solved for good resurfaces. But this time, co-workers will take a more active role in helping you deal with it. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Be careful not to be misled by a negative reaction to one of your more important projects. If you believe in it, then it has worth and is, therefore, worth staying with. BORN THIS WEEK: Everyone appreciates your gift for finding beauty, even where it seems least likely to exist.
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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You could have some problems with doubters who don’t share your enthusiasm for that new project you’re supporting. But use the facts to win them over to your side. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Someone is impressed by how you managed to get your case to the right people, despite attempts to keep you on the outside looking in. Expect to hear more about this. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Good for you — your gift for seeing both sides of a dispute helps cool down a potentially explosive workplace situation. Some family-related tensions also begin to ease. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Your determination to prove yourself is put to the test by midweek. Counting all the positive factors you have going for you will help you get over your self-doubt. Good luck. LEO (July 23 to August 22) Several co-workers are still determined to resist coming over to your side. But don’t let that stop you from presenting your proposal to the people who count. Stay the course. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) You might prefer to be taken on faith and not have to prove yourself. But the truth is, you need to offer more facts if you hope to persuade people to accept what you say. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A family situation takes an unwelcome
ers of the snooze button: Experts say that you’re better off not using it. Researchers have found that the last few minutes of sleep are more beneficial if they’re uninterrupted, so it’s better to go ahead and set your alarm for 10 minutes later to begin with. n A study of prison inmates’ medical files revealed this interesting tidbit: The higher the levels of testosterone in a male inmate, the younger that inmate was when he was first arrested. *** Thought for the Day: “I learned compassion from being discriminated against. Everything bad that’s ever happened to me has taught me compassion.” — Ellen DeGeneres
ANIMALS
n It was Danish scholar and critic Georg Brandes who made the following sage observation: “Poor is the power of the lead that becomes bullets compared to the power of the hot metal that becomes types.” n You doubtless know who Thomas Edison was — the American inventor of such things as the light bulb, the phonograph and the motion-picture camera. You never learned that he was blind, though, did you? Of course you
didn’t — he wasn’t blind. However, even though he could see, historians say that when he was reading, he preferred Braille to printed text. n Have you ever heard of a lipogram? It’s a work of writing that deliberately leaves out one or more letters of the alphabet. For instance, in 1939 a man named Ernest Vincent Wright published a 50,000-word novel titled “Gadsby,” in which the letter e was not used once — the longest lipogram in English. n Those who study such things say that the trunk of an African elephant has more than 60,000 muscles. n You might be surprised to learn that the White House had a telephone installed before indoor plumbing was. n I have some bad news for lov-
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CAMPUS
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Competition spikes in sports matchups Intramural sports had basketball and volleyball to offer during the last couple of weeks in February. Teams were made and pitted against each other until one victor remained for each respective sport. Reinier Pasahd, one of the players in the volleyball match, spiked a shot over the net securing a point for
his team. During the basketball students were deeply involved in the sport. From body blocking to intercepting shots students were sprinting down the court to score points for their respective teams. For more information, check the intramural sports schedule posted below. — Warren J. Maxwell
Jesse Villareal waits for the official referee call in the intramural basketball match that was held in the gym on Feb. 22.
INTRAMURALS SCHEDULE Mar. 5: Volleyball Serve Challenge Mar. 6-7: Tennis Mar. 13: March Madness (ESPN) Mar. 22: Capture the Flag Mar. 26-29: 5 on 5 Flag Football Apr. 3: 3 Point Contest Apr. 5: Disc Golf Apr. 9-12: Soccer Apr. 16: Pickleball Apr. 18: Hot Shot/Free Throw
Contest Apr. 21: 4 on 4 Volleyball Tourney Apr. 23-26: 3 on 3 Basketball Ongoing: 100 Mile Challenge Steps Challenge View registration details and event times at www.delmar.edu/kine/ intramurals.html. Photos by Josselyn Obregon/Foghorn News
Carolyn Rose prepares to spike the ball while Elijah Morales watches in awe at the volleyball match in the gym on March 1.
Del Mar to honor women’s history Erin Garza-Granados egranados@foghornnews.com Del Mar College will welcome Women’s History Month with a screening of “Dolores”, a documentary about Dolores Huerta, mother of 11 and lifelong activist. Del Mar College’s Mexican-American Studies Program and Department of Social Sciences will be co-sponsoring the screening of the film, directed by Peter Bratt. The event will take place from 6-9 p.m. March 6 in Room 514 of the White Library. The screening will include the showing of the documentary followed by a discussion panel lead by faculty from DMC and Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. Huerta is recognized for her efforts to fight for farmers and their rights, alongside Cesar E. Chavez. After attending college, Huerta decided to become a teacher and later realized seeing kids arrive at school with empty stomachs and bare feet was unnecessary when there was something she could be doing. In her efforts she was able to participate in many associations but ended up being the co-founder of the National Farm Workers Associa-
tion with Chavez, where they fought in peaceful nonviolent protests to get better working conditions for farmers and their families. “Dolores Huerta gave us the privilege of hearing her speak a couple years ago at a filled Richardson auditorium. Her legacy continues to live not just through her but through her work to inspire and stand up for those who couldn’t,” said Renato Ramirez, social sciences professor. Ramirez said the screening is to show and expose a new generation to the problems of the 1950s that many think have been solved but in reality are still an issue. “Farmers have the highest mortality rate, no other future but to provide for their family, and continue to be uprooted and migrate more and more frequently,” Ramirez said. “They live in the shadows of the American Society.” Huerta and Chavez “brought dignity to historically abused and deported citizens,” Ramirez said. For more information about the event or questions about the documentary, contact Elizabeth Flores at eflores@delmar.edu or Ramirez at rramirez@delmar.edu. @foghorngranados
SIDE STREET STRUTTERS with Mel Collins Big Band American Jazz!
Vinyl Jazz, A Century Celebration
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Apply Monday through Friday from 2-5 p.m. for an on-site interview. 2822 N. Shoreline Blvd.
Saturday, March 10, 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets start at $10 for students and active military with valid ID!
General admission adult tickets start at $25.
For information or to purchase tickets, visit www.corpuschristilive.com
This program is funded by Hotel Occupancy Tax funds by the City of Corpus Christi through the Arts & Cultural Commission.