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Regents introduce Master Plan Phase one gets approved for the new Southside campus

Erin Garza-Granados egranados@foghornnews.co The Board of Regents unanimously voted to proceed with the South Side Campus Master Plan at its Aug. 14 meeting, giving the go-ahead for phase one of construction.

The plan includes construction of the Main Building/Library, STEM (science building), Culinary Institute and Central Plant, along with a 1,200-space parking lot.

The $101 million project would include about 280,000 square

feet. worry of the surrounding streets, The campus includes a com- Yorktown and Rodd Field, conmunity garden for sidering they’re includthe Culinary Institute, ed in the small group of greenhouses for science streets in Corpus not unprograms and outdoor der construction. space for architecture Alfonso and Ramirez programs. said city officials are in Del Mar Provost Beth compliance with the Lewis welcomed prinplan and stress the time cipal architect Phillip allotted for this project, Ramirez from Gensler planning to beat any and Turner Ramirez street construction that Lewis, DMC’s proArchitects, as well as may occur in the future. vost, said she was August Alfonso, the col“Workshops and impressed with lege’s chief information meetings are reassuring the plan. officer, as she ensured for our team, and means the Regents “will be very were on the right track,” pleased” with the Master Plan that Alfonso said. “We’re actively workhad been discussed in a previous ing on phase one to ensure it reworkshop.

(See Regents on Page 3) The Regents expressed their

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The digital layout of the new Southside campus includes priority buildings, entrances and exits along with 1,200 parking spaces.

Welding bonds for growth

Gulf Coast Growth Ventures provides $100K donation

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George Martin, assistant professor of aviation, welcomes the plane for Del Mar. The Falcon 10, a popular business jet that can seat up to eight passengers, is in good condition, so students will use it for operation checks and run-ups

Flying high into the new semester Del Mar receives donation to help aviation program

ClaraGrace Pavelka cpavelka@foghornnews.com The donation of a half-million dollar plane could be the ticket to more hands-on training for Del Mar’s aviation maintenance students.

Rockport native Toby Knocke flew the Dassault Falcon 10 to Corpus Christi International Airport on Aug. 21 to donate to the college’s aviation program. It will be housed at the program’s hangar at the airport.

The owners of the plane, who live in Corpus Christi, no longer needed it and wanted it to go to

a good cause.

“Why not donate it to someone in our community?” Knocke said.

Aviation instructor Cristin Klaus said she was excited to get the Falcon 10, especially since the program’s last donated plane was destroyed in Hurricane Harvey last year.

“Of all the aviation schools, they chose us and that is pretty substantial,” Klaus said.

The new plane gives students a larger variety of aircraft to work on, Klaus said. The Falcon 10, a popular business jet that can seat up to eight passengers, is in good condition, so students will use it for operation checks and run-ups, she said.

“Part of a check would be to retract landing gear or to check

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Rosa Smith, a student in the aviation mechanics program, hopes to work for NASA. the antiskid brakes, run the engines and learn how to operate

those,” Klaus said.

(See Aviation on Page 3)

Construction expected to finish spring ’19 New additions to the campus are almost ready for students

golf cart will pick up students in lots by the Venters and Science buildings and take them to other parts of campus.

“Each stop was selected to minimize the on-foot trekking ClaraGrace Pavelka while also enabling the drivers cpavelka@foghornnews.com to reach south and north ends By this time next year, stu- of the campus in an efficient dents will likely have another manner,” Rito Silva, vice pres127,000 square feet of ident of Student Aflearning space with the fairs, previously told new General Academic/ the Foghorn News.

Music Building Phase II. Construction of the Construction of the new academic/music $46 million building facility is expected to began in summer 2017 be complete in March, after the demolition of with the building the English Building. ready for staff in May Since then, students and students in Auhave been limited to gust. Crews have not Silva said minithe perimeter of the experienced any demizing student inconstruction zone lays since Hurricane convenience has when getting to and Harvey, according to been a priority. from class. With the Augusto Alfonso, Del Mar’s IT director, who ClaraGrace Pavelka/Foghorn News work also eliminating about 100 parking spaces, Del is overseeing the project.

Construction crews worked through the summer on the new General Mar College last year intro(See Construction on Page 3) Academic and Music Building. duced Viking Stops, where a

Dylan S. Lyons dlyons@foghornnews.com Some dual credit students in San Patricio County will be able to get a head start on their careers thanks to a donation from Gulf Coast Growth Ventures.

The $100,000 donation will go toward scholarships for dual credit welding and technology students in seven school districts.

“Partnering with the school districts of San Patricio County in this way is an opportunity to help make a positive difference in the lives of students and their families,” said Paul Guilfoyle, an executive with Gulf Coast Growth Ventures.

Gulf Coast Growth Ventures is a combined project between Exxon Mobil and Saudi Arabia Basic Industries Corp., or SABIC. The group plans to develop Escamilla said a multibilproviding opporlion-dollar tunities for stuplastics mandents is crucial. ufacturing facility in San Patricio County.

“We are here to provide opportunities that can serve as a foundation for the rest of their lives,” Del Mar President Mark Escamilla said at the event held in the welding lab at Gregory-Portland High School.

There were more than 1,700 dual credit students in San Patricio County in 2017. That number had already increased for this school year as of Aug. 22, with registration still open, according to Lenora Keas, DMC’s vice president of Workforce Development and Strategic Initiatives.

“Through the dual credit program students are able to gain academic and technical career course credit,” Keas said.

Gregory-Portland High School, which began its dual credit welding program four years ago, has seen interest in the program surge, said Superintendent Paul Clore.

Clore and Gregory-Portland High School Principal Kyde Eddelman joked that they may have to start offering welding classes in the parking lot to accommodate the large numbers of students interested in the program.

“What we are trying to do is make sure businesses have access to a well-trained workforce coming out of the county high (See Exxon on Page 3)

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Healthy turnout at ceremony

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Nursing graduates participate int heir pinning ceremony. The Aug. 15 event, held in the Retama Room on East Campus, was broadcast by Del Mar TV.

The Del Mar College nursing program has received special recognition for its work in producing outstanding results within their program. The program has received accreditation through 2026.

This is an outstanding accomplishment for the college program because of its high quality nursing education standards. The pinning ceremony was a successful commemoration of the hard work and dedication that students and faculty show toward the program.

Symposium hopes to combat suicide National Suicide Prevention Week aims to heal Joey Gonzales IV jgonzales@foghornnews.com

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. 1314 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 academ-

ic institution must be informed of information regarding mental health and suicide prevention services. DMC counselors do this at every new student orientation.

Mariah Lee Massengill, a double major in speech and drama, was one of more than 270 who visited the Counseling Center in 2017.

Massengill said when she was under the pressure of school and work, she turned to their services to help get herself back on track.

Massengill said she particularly enjoyed “a therapy session where they help give you advice and try to help you become a problem solver.”

Massengill said while she was limited to three free sessions with the counselors on campus, they helped her find similar services in the Coastal Bend.

DMC counselors also offer students a zen lounge, help with breath-

IF YOU GO WHAT: Fourth annual Suicide Prevention Symposium of the Coastal Bend WHEN: Sept. 13-14 WHERE: Retama Room, Harvin Center, East Campus COST: Free ing techniques and even some yoga poses to help ease the tensions of school and other problems.

Paula Goodman, an adjunct nursing professor, gave some insight into how stressful career paths often are accompanied with a decline in mental health.

“When students come to us with personal issues or issues with their health we give them information about the resources and counseling services Del Mar provides for

its students,” Goodman said.

“As a registered nurse anytime there are reports of suicidal ideation we have to report, and provide holistic healing, to the individual,” she added.

The symposium, in the Retama Room in the Harvin Center, begins Sept. 13 with registration and dinner at 5:30 p.m. followed by a presentation on the new mobile crisis outreach team from the Corpus Christi Police Department and the Behavioral Health Center of Nueces County. The center’s director of access services, Andrea Potter, also will discuss facts and myths of suicide. The event continues at 8 a.m. Sept. 14 with sessions on treatment, interventions and more.

To pre-register, visit www.suicidepreventioncoalitionofthecoastalbend.com or email courtney. smithchavez@hcahealthcare.com.

SGA prepares to elect officers, sets meeting Dylan S. Lyons dlyons@foghornnews.com

SGA ELECTION

Group serves as advocate for DMC’s entire student body

As school returns and new issues arise, the SGA will be ready to handle them.

The Student Government Association, of which every student is a member because dues come out of fees that students pay when registering, serves as the voice of the student body.

“SGA works to improve the quality of student life and educational experience at Del Mar College by acting as an advocate for all Del Mar College students’ concerns,” said SGA adviser Beverly Cage.

Aug. 27 – Sept. 7: Candidates able to pick up election packets in office of student leadership and campus life, Room 105 Harvin Center.

Aug. 27 – Sept. 7: Candidates turn in election packet to office Sept. 10-14: Candidate interviews Sept. 17-22: Campaigning period Sept. 17-22: Online voting Sept. 24: Winner will be notified Cage mentors students throughout the year, helping them take part in real-world leadership opportunities, including attending the annu-

al state convention, traveling to the state Capitol and more.

Student life specialist Estevan Guerra encouraged all students to attend the group’s meetings.

“Every one is a member, and should come and vote during the meetings. Being active with SGA is a sense of power,” Guerra said.

The group, which meets the third Wednesday of each month, will have its first meeting of the fall at 12:30 p.m. Sept. 19 in Room 165 of the Harvin Center.

Five of seven officers will be returning for the 2018-19 school year, leaving the positions of historian and communications officer open.

Anyone interested in running for the positions can stop by the Student Leadership and Campus Life office in the Harvin Center to pick up an elections packet. Online vot-

ing will run Sept. 17-22.

The SGA will set its priorities at its first meeting, though some proposed issues include helping students register to vote and continuing to develop a health clinic proposal.

Some of the issues the SGA addressed last year include running the Viking Volunteers program, creating ThinkPINK, proposing a health clinic for students and getting food trucks on campus.

Student Monica Revolorio said having the food trucks on campus in the spring was a nice change, adding she particularly enjoyed La Strella de Jalisco.

“Honestly some of the best tacos I have ever had in my entire life,” Revolorio said. “Through bringing in the food trucks, we are supporting local businesses.”

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(Exxon from Page 1) schools,” Clore said.

The funds will be divided based on the size of the following school districts: Gregory-Portland, Odem Elroy, Mathis, Taft, Sinton, Ingleside and Aransas Pass.

“Many students are excited about the industry certificates they can receive from this dual credit program, certificates of which can allow them to seek work out all over the world” Clore said.

Student Cynthia Vu, on hand for the check presentation, said her time in the engineering program was worth the hard work.

“It’s definitely an investment to take the course,” Vu said.

(Regents from Page 1) flects the vision.”

Regent Elva Estrada asked when facilities were expected to open. President Mark Escamilla, when asked by Regent Elva Estrada, said the facilities are expected to open in fall 2021.

The Regents also unanimously approved a new policy presented by Tammy McDonald, vice president of administration and human resources, to allow nursing mothers a break time for their needs.

There are federal guidelines in place giving women this opportunity, but Del Mar wanted to take it a step further and adopt it as its own policy to ensure the rights of these students were being protected, McDonald said.

Regents discussed the upcoming election to fill two single member districts and one At-Large position.

District 3 Regent Elva Estrada has filed for re-election. Gabriel Rivas III and Ofelia Chavez will face off for the District 1 seat vacated

by Guy Watts in the spring.

Sandra Messbarger hopes to defend her At-Large position against Hector “Coach” Salinas and Watts.

Election day is Nov. 6 with early voting starting Oct. 30. @FoghornGranados

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Left: Drone image of the construction site from June 2017. Building had not started and clearing of the land was still in progress.

Right: Drone image of the construction site from fall 2018. The process is expected to meet the spring 2019 deadline.

(Construction from Page 1) The work, part of a $157 million bond package approved by voters in 2014, also includes several other projects at both East and West campus.

Renovation of the Harvin Center and White Library, as well as the demolition of Heritage Hall, is planned for East Campus. West Campus will see a new Workforce Development

Center and Emerging Technology expansion.

Both West Campus projects were heavily affected by Hurricane Harvey, Alfonso said, but the college still hopes to have

them completed in spring 2019.

“We are working closely with our construction management firm and general contractors to get the projects completed as planned,” Alfonso said.

(Aviation from Page 1) Students in the program can earn their airframe and power plant license in five semesters. They learn to use tools, perform composite repairs and fix engines.

Joe Hernandez, an aviation maintenance student, said he was looking forward to working on the new plane.

“It think it’s going to benefit us,” Hernandez said. “Not just us, but the program itself.”

Aviation student Rosa Smith grew up with planes outside her window.

“I lived by Edwards Air Force Base in Lancaster, California,” Smith said during a dual credit class over summer. “I only lived about half a mile away from an airport, so I saw airplanes flying overhead.”

Smith pursued aviation mechanics because she wanted to work with her hands and enjoys the always-changing atmosphere.

“There are so many things you can do. Nothing is repetitive. It will not get boring,” Smith said.

Smith knows people’s lives depend on her work.

“It makes you a lot more cautious.

You need to have a certain amount of integrity, being honest and tying to do your best,” said Smith, who added she has dreamed of working for NASA since seeing rockets being launched as a young girl.

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Rosa Smith helps another student clean up after class in the aviation maintenace building on West Campus.

“The way they light up the sky was amazing and beautiful,”she said.

Program graduates now work for the Corpus Christi Army Depot, Naval Air Station-Kingsville, United Airlines, HALO-Flight and others. The median wage for aircraft mechanics and service technicians was

$61,020 in May 2017, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

“It’s the kind of field where you make good money, and it’s not so complicated,” said Jennifer Rodriguez, who is in the program with her husband.

“Him being in it made me in-

terested in it so that I know what he is talking about,” Rodriguez said.

Aviation mechanic and service technician jobs are expected to grow by 5 percent in the next 10 years, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Speak peace now or never Del Mar students take a Pledge of Civility and enjoy a slice of pizza

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A high school student tests her robot on West Campus during the summer. Students began the class by designing and building their robots, then spent much of the remaining time programming them to navigate the course.

Robots rise up on DMC campus Students attend Prefreshman Engineering Program ClaraGrace Pavelka cpavelka@foghornnews.com As Henry Stanley and Teddy Trevino watched their robot car approach the finish line, they had faith their last-minute programming changes would keep it on course.

The pair, along with 50 other middle and high school students from the Coastal Bend, attended the seven-week Corpus Christi Prefreshman Engineering Program summer camp at Del Mar College “I was very proud of it because even though it didn’t make it the first or second attempts, it made it at the third attempt,” said Henry, a Flour

Bluff student who hopes to go into a STEM-related career. “Me and Teddy are both very proud.”

Students began the class by designing and building their robots, then ensuring the motors worked correctly and placing sensors. Campers spent much of the remaining time programming their robots to navigate the course, which required the robots to make turns and find the finish line on their own.

James Shollenberger, who has been in charge of the Prefreshman Engineering Program for 10 years, said the program gives campers a foundation to STEM programs, engineering and programming.

“First-year students learn introduction to engineering, which is the bridge building and robotic cars. Second year does physics with experiments,

and third year does technical writing and presentation,” Shollenberger said.

For freshman camper Sachi Sooda, the physics class was difficult because it was new to her.

“It has been rigorous. It is pretty hard, but we are pretty smart kids so we can do it,” Sooda said.

While some campers built robots, others built bridges to be strength tested and cardboard homes to learn architectural skills. Some students had planned to build catapults to launch golf balls, but the 3-D printer malfunctioned.

Campers visited Texas A&M University-Kingsville, A&M-Corpus Christi, Del Mar College and the KEDT radio station, home to our local National Public Radio.

“We saw the NPR station and I actually listen to that radio

station so it was really cool,” Sooda said.

Henry Stanley’s mother, Anita Stanley, said she was impressed with the camp.

“I look through his notebook every week and there is math and engineering stuff that most kids his age are not exposed to,” Stanley said. “They are getting it at an age when most kids don’t.”

Shollenberger encouraged anyone interested in STEM fields to attend the annual summer camp, which is free for participants because of funds given by Flint Hills Resources.

“There is no better way to decide that if this is something they might like to do than to come experience it firsthand,” Shollenberger said.

For more information about the camp, contact Shollenberger at jshollen@delmar.edu.

John Maldonado jmaldonado@foghornnews.com Respect and common courtesy are among the topics that will be discussed at this year’s fifth annual “Speak Your Peace” event. Students, faculty and staff will hold a round table to discuss questions and campus civility at 12:30 p.m. Sept. 11 in the Retama Room on the second floor of the Harvin Student Center.

“Civility is defined primarily as the demonstration of respect for others, basic courtesy, reciprocity (treating others as we wish to be treated), and behaviors that create a positive environment in which to learn and work,” said Beverly Cage, director of Student Leadership and Campus Life.

Attendees will enjoy pizza and sign their Civility Pledge to support an environment of mutual respect and sincerity.

“Last year, over 50 students took the Pledge of Civility to be respectful toward one another as well as creating a civility video that will be available for viewing in all classrooms,” Cage said.

Because Del Mar College is federally funded, this event was created to fulfill its requirement to hold an educational program pertaining to the U.S. Constitution.

Students experiencing interpersonal conflict are encouraged to contact Student Engagement and Retention at 361-698-1277 or visit Harvin Center Room 204 from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday.

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America’s favorite family makes on-screen comeback

Family is more than enough in this movie with the Incredibles

clusion that world is simply not ready to acknowledge superheroes yet. This is until a wealthy businessman, Winston Deavor, offers them an interesting Warren Joshua Maxwell proposition. Deavor has a passionate love for superheroes wmaxwell@foghornnews.com and the work they do. It is this The heat wasn’t the only passion that motivates him to thing that packed a punch this promote the actions of supersummer. After a 14-year wait, heroes and try to get them inthe supers finally made a come- ducted back into society. back in Disney Pixar’s “IncrediElastigirl (voiced by Holly bles 2.”

Hunter) plays an important part Picking up in the movie, as where the last she is the poster Cast: movie left off, child for supers A+ the super-powto be launched Script: ered family has back into the A+ to stop The Unworld. Her hederminer from roic acts and Cinematography: destroying the stellar combat A+ city.

Howevskills make for er, the family excellent battle Soundtrack: is conflicted scenes throughB+ whether to use out the film. The their powers movie does an Overall: A because supers excellent job of are still illegal. sticking to the This becomes the central plot roots of its predecessor. Followof the film. After the family suc- ing exactly where the last movcessfully stops the attack on the ie left off, this helps give the city, they automatically face the viewer a strong sense of whets repercussions of using their su- happening. perpowers and are taken into Another strong component custody. in the movie is its character deAfter being released and velopment. The movie does a forced to relocate out of town, good job of showing new sides the family comes to the con- to the characters’ personalities

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After a 14-year break, the Incredibles make it back out on screen for a family outing as they decide whether to fight crime illegally and for the greater good as heroes or as criminals. that had not been seen before.

For example, in the first movie Elastigirl was shown to be a retired super who cares about protecting her family. However, in the second film her dynamic changes drastically. She

goes from an average mom to a front-page superhero.

Overall “Incredibles 2” was well worth the wait, and truly delivered on its 14-year promise. Many of the original characters return to give the series

that super-powered aspect it always possessed.

The “Incredibles 2” is scheduled to come out on DVD and Blue-ray in mid-October, and is available for pre-order on iTunes and Google Play.

Dun dun ... dun dun ... don’t see this movie about a shark Warren Joshua Maxwell wmaxwell@foghornnews.com

If you haven’t been to the beach in a while, “The Meg” might actually discourage you from going.

The movie, which hit theaters Aug. 10, revolves around the discovery of a prehistoric shark thought to long be extinct called the Megalodon. The film focuses on an underwater expedition crew that is conducting research on deeper levels of the ocean. However, their efforts are thwarted by the crea-

ture at every turn, attacking the crew and leaving them clueless as to how to stop it.

The movie, however, lacks many components to make it a film worthy of your ticket price.

The idea of a killer shark has been overplayed numerous times in film history from the infamous film “JAWS” to the “Sharknado” series.

The movie was predictable and played on many deep-water shark movie traits. Having the shark lunge at the crew with its mouth wide open was probably the most cliché part of the

film.

Sharks are known for their predatory nature and voracity when attacking their prey.

Many of the film’s attack scenes were poorly executed.

The scenes did not bring the creature’s killer potential to the proportion of its actual monstrous size.

The most climactic part of the movie is when the creature surfaces to attack the innocent beachgoers. While the attack itself was brutal on the Megalodon’s part, the execution was sloppy and predictable. Hav-

ing the creature attack and devour the youths is a tactic that has been overplayed in many aquatic thriller films.

The acting was subpar, and did not give the movie the thriller aspect that is depicted in the genre. While Jonas Taylor (played by Jason Statham) gave a good screen presence with his unbreakable demeanor, the other characters were under developed. While the idea of a giant prehistoric shark rampaging across the sea floor seems like a good idea on paper, on the big screen it did not come

together properly.

Cast: F Script: F Cinematography: F Soundtrack: F

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Editorial

Media’s role is crucial

With the semester about to start the Foghorn editors thought it would be a great idea to say what we’re all about. As a crucial and well-known voice of the campus we have made it our goal to share our mission with you, our valued audience.

Erin-Garza-Granados egranados@ foghornnews.com

My name is Erin Garza-Granados and I will be the editor-in-chief for the fall 2018 semester. With my time in this position I fully intend to carry out the role that I think is expected of a student publication. The Foghorn is composed of writers, editors and photographers trying to be the voice of a whole student body. Our stories derive from the interest of the student. We inform the students and make them aware of the college community and events set up

by Del Mar officials and professors. As a student publication, we are given the freedom to choose what messages are portrayed or carried out by our pieces.

We look to the people around us for stories of inspiration.

Jaylyn Garcia jgarcia@ foghornnews.com

My name is Jaylyn Garcia, and I am the sports and photo editor for the fall semester of 2018. I have loved sports ever since I was a little girl. My whole life I

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knew that one day I would find a way to make sports a part of my life even if I was not the athlete. My love for photography did not come till later on, and when I got my first camera I knew it was what I wanted to do with the rest of my life. As I hold the sports and photo editor titles I plan to improve the sports stories in the paper, and contribute pictures that help to tell the stories. Having a college paper is important because it gives the students a voice and keeps us informed on current issues regarding the school we attend. I am excited for what is to come and pray that I can meet and exceed all

expectations that people may have for me and my positions.

Warren Joshua Maxwell wmaxwell@ foghornnews.com

Hi my name is Warren Maxwell and I am the web editor for the Foghorn Newspaper.

I have always had a love of technology and the many platforms that have been created

from it. As the new web editor it is my goal to inform students about what is happening on campus, and how they can best be prepared for it. I plan on using the many different social media outlets to ensure students are updated in a timely and orderly fashion. The main purpose of a college newspaper is to inform the student body and faculty about what is going on around campus. As a reporter it is my responsibility to make sure that a Viking’s story is told honestly and that all the facts are taken into account for. As the web editor this task is even more imperative because of the multiple platforms that are at my disposal. I plan to take this responsibility seriously and with passion.

“To see everyone’s input, I guess see more extracurricular stuff .”

— Jonathan Vera, biology

What is the role of a student publication?

“To voice the opinion of students.”

— Rodick Brooks, liberal arts

“Mainly to inform the student body about things that are important to them.”

— Briana Heskett, film “To inform the students so they can be more knowledgeable to their whereabouts and the campus/classes.”

— Alexandria Matthews, advertising/PR

“To keep the students informed.”

— Sean Lopez, liberal arts

“To express the voice and interest of the student body and to create a mechanism to communicate with each other.”

— Dale Anderson, assistant professor of speech

“To reach out to others. To inspire and give people hope.”

— Mark Bolden, mechanical engineering

“It should advertise different resources that the campus has, it should be fun.”

— Payton Mosely, general education

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Class focuses on career readiness Warren Joshua Maxwell wmaxwell@foghornnews.com

With competition for jobs growing, Del Mar College hopes to expand students’ future employment skills through a new class.

Students in the Learning Frameworks class, EDU 1100, will focus on problem solving, communication skills and learning how to present themselves to potential employers.

“All these skills are very transferable into the workplace,” said Christine Lamb, instructor of Student Success and founder of the new course.

The skills taught in the class will give students an advantage to get their foot in the door, Lamb said.

“We don’t oftentimes get to pick where we are working, or who we are working with,” she said.

Lamb said the course has another advantage.

“A student can take it and it can transfer to other colleges and uni-

versities as well,” she said.

The class prepares students for real-world responsibilities.

“I think that’s an excellent class to take especially since you’ll need a resume for culinary,” said culinary major Chelsea Ruiz.

With the experience that is gained through teambuilding exercises, class discussion and marketing, students can expect to gain lifelong skills.

“If you think that the class will be beneficial then I don’t see why you shouldn’t take it,” said culinary major Oshabell Anguiano.

Having the skills to sell yourself to a potential employer can carry you far in the workforce, Lamb said.

“You never know what someone’s background or morals are, but you’re still going to have to make it work,” she said.

For more information on the class, contact Lamb at clamb1@delmar.edu.

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Getting ready for registration

Adviser Nicole Mungia (seated) helps While registration was originally student Alexus Anguiano prepare to reg- scheduled to close on Aug. 23, it was exister for classes on Aug. 21. tended through Aug. 28.

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The Foghorn News is always looking for talented artists.

Stop by Room 215 in the Harvin Center for more information.

has a grand total of 11 official languages. n Now that fall is approaching, here are a couple of interesting tidbits for parents: In the United States, the average K-12 student has $688 in back-toschool expenses. For the average college student, that goes up to $970. n You may be surprised to learn that the first Caesar salad was actually created in Tijuana, Mexico. n For reasons that aren’t quite

THOUGHT OF THE DAY

“The most dangerous strategy is to jump a chasm in two leaps.”

— Benjamin Disraeli

clear, in Sweden, it’s illegal to train a seal to balance a ball on the tip of its nose.

— King Features Syndicate

by Ben Cassels

say that Labor Day is Americans’ third most favorite holiday, ranking only after Christmas/Hanukkah and Memorial Day. Also, a quarter of Americans are expected to travel out of town over the holiday weekend, with the most popular destinations being New York City, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Orlando and Chicago. n In the TV show “Charlie’s Angels,” it was a requirement that each of the stars had eight different outfits for each episode. n The country of South Africa

ANIMALS

clear the air in a family situation. A job-related incident also eases as more information provides a clearer focus on the problem.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Quick action to heal bruised feelings pays off in a big way. Now you’ll be able to move forward with your plans without that problem holding you back.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Your creativity combined with a positive attitude should give you a considerable edge in finding a way to get around the negativity you’ve run into.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) That sudden streak of stubbornness could cause some problems. Try to be more open to helpful suggestions and more flexible in making needed changes.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Now that that special relationship appears to be well and truly restored, you can spend more time dealing with those long-needed workplace changes.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) A new opportunity sounds promising.

But watch out for any conditions that might be attached. Before making a decision, ask that each one be explained in detail.

BORN THIS WEEK: You can be distracted by promises of good times, yet you ultimately reach the goals you set for yourself.

— King Features Syndicate

by Stephanie Ruelas

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Your honesty might upset some people, but you inevitably win more admirers for having the courage to tell the truth when others are more likely to scramble for cover.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Your efforts to defend your project begin to show favorable results. You should soon be able to win over even the most determined detractors who had lined up against it.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You win praise for your selfless efforts in a very difficult situation. But be careful not to allow your generous nature to be exploited by those who have their own agenda.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A trusted colleague sheds light on a recent spate of puzzling workplace situations. This should give you the information you need to bring to your superior’s attention.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) A shift in workplace management could be helpful for talented Leos and Leonas who have been waiting to have their accomplishments rewarded by receptive leadership.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) A misunderstanding between you and someone you care for should be corrected immediately. This relationship is too important to lose over a bruised ego.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A welcome piece of good news helps

DEDICATED & EDUCATED

n It was American author, journalist and psychoanalysis researcher Judith Viorst who made the following sage observation: “Infatuation is when you think that he’s as sexy as Robert Redford, as smart as Henry Kissinger,

as noble as Ralph Nader, as funny as Woody Allen, and as athletic as Jimmy Connors. Love is when you realize he’s as sexy as Woody Allen, as smart as Jimmy Connors, as funny as Ralph Nader, as athletic as Henry Kissinger and nothing like Robert Redford -- but you’ll take him anyway.” n Records show that during the last seven months of Elvis Presley’s life, he had 5,300 different medications prescribed for him. n Those who study such things

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Christine Lamb, instructor of Student Success, will teach the Learning Frameworks class.

1. LITERATURE: In Shakespeare’s “Macbeth,” who orders the deaths of Lady McDuff and her children?

2. GAMES: How much does it cost to land on the Income Tax square in the game of Monopoly?

3. GEOGRAPHY: What is the official language of Angola?

4. LANGUAGE: What is the professional name of a person who makes arrows for a living?

5. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Which president first appointed Eleanor Roosevelt as a delegate to the U.N.?

6. MYTHOLOGY: What is a gorgon?

7. HISTORY: What area of Alaska did gold seekers rush to in 1897 after the discovery of gold was reported?

Answers

1. Macbeth 2. $200 or 10 percent of your worth 3. Portuguese (it was a colony of Portugal) 4. A fletcher 5. Harry Truman 6. Gorgons have hair made of serpents and can turn anyone who looks at them to stone.

7. The Klondike

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How to train your mind Counseling Center helping with Mental Health First-Aid Ashlee Burns aburns@foghornnews.com

Following previous campaigns to increase suicide prevention and mental health awareness on campus and in the community, Del Mar’s Counseling Center plans to provide mental health awareness training to student groups, faculty and staff.

Counselor Johanna Torres hopes the training will help decrease the stigma surrounding mental health.

“We want to inform the community about mental health and how common it is,” Torres said.

“The more you know about it the less stigmatized it is.”

The sessions will take place on the first Friday of every month

beginning in September. Sessions will be from 9:30-10:30 a.m.at West Campus and 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on East Campus in Harvin Center Room 233A. In addition to these training sessions, the Counseling Center has applied for a grant from the Coastal Bend Community Foundation to support counselors becoming trainers in Mental Health First-Aid. Counselors will receive this training from the Coastal Bend Wellness Foundation.

“Mental Health First-Aid is a little bit different from suicidal prevention training because with Mental Health First-Aid we’re talking about the wide range of mental health diagnoses,” Torres said. “If we get the grant, we’re able to attend this training which means the Counseling Center can provide Mental Health First-Aid free of charge to the community and the campus.”

The department is also working with the Coastal Bend Wellness Foundation train the offices to be safe- zone certified for the LGBTQ population. According to Torres, these initiatives have resulted in an increase of students using counseling services.

“As the awareness has increased and the promoting of our events, we’ve seen an increase in students because they’re just more aware of the service,” Torres said. “It’s not so much that the symptoms are increasing; they’ve always been there. Students just know that we’re here now.”

Jaylyn Garcia jgarcia@foghornnews.com If you’ve been wanting to get active and meet new people but just can’t find time during the day, Del Mar College Intramurals has your answer.

This semester they will be offering both volleyball and basketball at night for students who have work or are in class during the usual afternoon competitions.

Other new events include the three-point knockout, the Quarterback Challenge, a three-on-three basketball tournament being held on a Saturday, and Viking of the Court.

“The Viking of the Court game (also called King of the Court) is a one-on-one basketball tournament where when a player wins they move up to the next court and if they lose they move down to the next court. The goal is to get on the designated ‘Viking’ court and win as many rounds as possible.

Normal basketball rules will be followed,” said intramurals Director Kristy Urbick.

No more GED at Del Mar Michelle Mirelez mmirelez@foghornnews.com

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Del Mar student Adriana King takes advantage of one of the many counseling services provide to students to help with stress.

The Counseling Center is open 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday. Students can schedule an appointment by phone at 361-698-1586 or email at dmccounseling@delmar.edu. Counselors can also go to students when needed.

“We have walk-ins available and of course, if a student is in

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All equipment is provided and there will be people to referee the games.

Once the students competing have arrived and signed up, they will divide into teams and play.

“I am most excited to play in the Quarterback Challenge,” said student Jackson Carroll.

“My favorite part of intramurals is getting to make friends with people who have the same interest as you.”

If you are a student at Del Mar who wants to participate in one or more of the events then go the day of and sign up; that’s is all there is to it.

crisis anywhere on the campus we can go meet them there and that’s something that people aren’t really aware about,” Torres said.

Students may also call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 or the SAMHSA Disaster Distress Hotline at 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746.

After serving more than 8,000 GED students in four years, Del Mar College will no longer offer the High School Equivalency program following the loss of a grant.

The college in 2014 secured the Adult Education and Literacy grant and received two one-year extensions that were approved by the state, according to Claudia Jackson, DMC’s executive director of strategic communication and government relations. Del Mar was awarded more than $6 million in those four years to help students in an 11-county region of the Coastal Bend.

“The Texas Workforce Commission periodically places grants such as this out for competitive bid,” Jackson said.

Education Service Center Region 2 was awarded the grant this year.

“Del Mar College is referring students who plan to continue pursuing their high school equivalency program to ESC 2,” Jackson said.

Education Service Center Region 2, at 209 N. Water St., can be reached at 361-561-8488 or crossroads@esc2.net.

INTRAMURALS SCHEDULE Sept. 5: Fall kickoff party Sept. 12: Wednesday night volleyball Sept. 17-20: 6-on-6 volleyball Sept. 26: Wednesday night basketball Sept. 25: Dodgeball Sept. 27: 3-point contest Oct. 1-4: 5-on-5 basketball Oct. 8: Capture the flag Oct. 10: Badminton Oct. 10: Wednesday night volleyball Oct. 11: 3-point knockout Oct. 15-18: 4-on-4 Ultimate Frisbee Oct. 22-25: 5-on-5 flag football Oct. 24: Wednesday night basketball Oct. 30: Quarterback challenge

Nov. 3 (Saturday): 3-on-3 basketball Nov. 5-8: 4-on-4 soccer Nov. 7: Wednesday night volleyball Nov. 8: 4-on-4 volleyball night tournament Nov. 13: Table tennis Nov. 14: Ultimate football Nov. 14: Wednesday night basketball Nov. 15: Viking of the Court 1 on 1 Nov. 27: Kickball Ongoing: 100 Mile and Steps Challenge View registration details and event times at www.delmar.edu/offices/kinesiology/intramurals.html.