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Library makes changes Stephanie Young syoung@foghornnews.com Students who are used to studying in the library may need to shift their routines this semester, as both the East and West campus facilities now have shorter hours. The White Library and Barth Learning Resource Center will each be open seven fewer hours each week, with only one open at a time on the weekends. The change was made after a yearlong survey concluded that less than 50 students would be affected.
“If it had been a large amount [of students] we would have stayed open,” said Sally Bickley, librarian head of the reference services. Bickley has been with Del Mar College 10 years and said the library is trying to accommodate students with more Internet resources and 24/7 chat services. Jennifer Jimenez, reference/electronic resource librarian, said that in the upcoming week they will see just how many students are affected by the change in hours. Jimenez said she hopes Del
Mar can increase staff in the future so the hours can go back to the way they were. Erika Mendoza, a 21-year-old nursing student, just found out about the change of the library hours and said she knows many students in the nursing program who will be affected. Medical sonography major Jennifer Parkins was unaware of the new library hours and said she did stay until 10 p.m. last semester. (See Library on Page 3)
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fight it,” Murphy said. While she did receive other assistance including rent and emergency food stamps, Murphy said she saw more help from random strangers across the country than the government. “On our way down from New Braunfels, there would be these convoys of people with signs on their windows like, ‘We’re from Michigan going to help,’” Murphy said. “I think a lot of the problem was everyone shifted their focus to Houston and we got forgotten. “Not to minimize what happened in Houston because it was scary and horrible to watch, but it was also horrible to watch, four hours away from your home, and see a storm churn on a radar and think,
Erin Garza-Granados egranados@foghornnews.com At a recent Board of Regents meeting on Aug. 28, Internal Auditors Lisa Martin and Daniel Braves were joined by regents to address high-risk areas in the purchasing portion of the audit. Martin and Braves explained that the audit for fiscal year 2018 would be ready for public distribution in February 2019. Regents expressed concern over this topic considering the fact that the last time there was an overview of the audit, over 13 items appealed to high-risk problems to look after. Regent Ed Bennett expressed his opinion and voiced his concern about the topic saying, “The combination of our weaknesses concerns me. It looks Bennett voiced like we are concerns at revery vulner- cent meeting. able.” This year nine items were placed under high risk with many of them being repeats of prior high-risk areas. Bennett addressed the fact that our purchasing sector is highly active. Money is continuously coming in and out, causing possibility of major loss. Martin expressed that in the previous meeting to discuss audit high-risk items, many were high so this meeting was to give an update rather than to show the final results that can be seen in the 2019 audit. “Partial completion was not a surprise to us,” Martin said about the items. From the last time a meeting was called to discuss the audit, Martin only expected the items to improve slightly considered how high of a risk they were. She assured the regents that if
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Former journalism major Natalie Murphy recalls her moments of hardship that she experienced with Hurricane Harvey on its one-year anniversary.
Former Del Mar student Natalie Murphy is no stranger to hardships, which is how she knew she could bounce back from Hurricane Harvey. “You know it can happen, but it’s one of those things that you don’t think is ever going to happen to you,” said Murphy, who lived in Aransas Pass with her husband and three sons when the storm struck. Murphy wanted to leave when she heard Harvey had become a Category 1 hurricane, but her husband did not want to. The next morning they checked the weather and found out Harvey had quickly turned into a Category 3 storm. “He said we had to leave today and with that we started to board up the house and
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pack,” Murphy said. “We drove to abandon their home of 6 four hours to his aunt’s in West years to live in a hotel in New Texas.” Braunfels for several weeks. Murphy and “In Sepher husband retember “You know it can year, we last turned a week delater. Their home happen, but it’s one cided we had major flood needed to damage and they of those things that find a place. lost nearly everyjust sort you don’t think is We thing. of ended up “It flooded, and ever going to hap- in Corpus,” one of the things former Fogpen to you.” that I never knew horn Newshappened was Editor — Natalie Murphy paper animals from outMurphy said. side come into Fam i ly the house to escape the storm,” and friends donated furniture Murphy said. “There were dead and toys for her children. Local mice in our house that got organizations provided food into the kids’ tubs full of toys. and water. Murphy received You add the gross flood water federal help, but not as much and the dead mice; it was the as she expected. grossest smell you can possibly “They valued everything fathom.” at garage-sale price. ... There Murphy and her family had wasn’t much for us to do to
Early college campuses come out on top Scores shine the light on hard work at Collegiate, Branch Diana Hamilton dhamilton@foghornnews.com Corpus Christi’s two early college campuses were its highest-performing high schools in 2017-18, according to the Texas Education Agency. Collegiate High School earned an overall score of 97, while the Harold T. Branch Academy for Career and Technical Education received a 95. “I think what’s important is what’s behind the scores. I think it’s important that people recognize and understand all the variables that compose that score and that a score is just face value, but the work behind the score is probably the most important,” said Tracie Rodriguez, director of Early College
and Workforce Education and principal of both Collegiate, which is on Del Mar College’s East Campus, and Branch, located near West Campus. The next highest-scoring high school in CCISD was Veterans Memorial, which received an 86. The Overall Performance score is calculated by comparing the Student Achievement grade and the School Progress grade. The higher of the two is selected and counts as 70 percent of the Overall score. The remaining 30 percent is the Closing the Gaps score, which measures how different populations of students are performing. “It is affirmation,” Rodriguez said. “It is something that we share within our own school community, that we take pride in. We celebrate with students and tell them how proud we are.” The pride is shared among
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Collegiate High School earns an overall score of 97, according to the Texas Education Agency. many students. “Collegiate has so many accomplishments and many things to be proud of. However, I am most proud of everyone’s thirst for knowledge, said ju-
nior Matthew Benavides, who hopes to pursue a civil engineering degree at the University of Houston. “The teachers are always willing to help their students and the culture of the
school is like a family. If we are falling behind they will do everything in their power to teach us what we need to know to succeed.” Victoria Garcia, a Collegiate junior who plans to take a gap year to travel the world or join AmeriCorps before college, agrees. “Everyone is welcoming, caring and willing to put in the time for you to succeed,” Garcia said. During the 2017-18 school year, Collegiate’s graduation rate was 95 percent, while Branch’s was 90. “We expect every student to graduate and we expect every student to have a transition plan to a post-secondary experience and/or military plan,” Rodriguez said. “If a student pursues a college education we prep them and provide that plan for them.
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Kailey Wheatley, addiction studies major, grabs a chipotle bean burger from the cafeteria grill. The campus cafeteria added more items to the menu for vegans this semester, including a veggie pasta salad.
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Students looking to get involved will have no shortage of options during Rush Week this month. The event, hosted by Student Leadership and Campus Life, gives on-campus clubs, known as Registered Student Organizations, a chance to recruit new members while highlighting past accomplishments. “Students will meet new friends and become aware of other services on campus,” said Beverly Cage, director of Student Leadership and Campus Life. More than 40 clubs are expected to participate, including the Social Work Student Association.
This club is for students who are interested in gaining social work experience or for those who just want to help out in the community. “It is important to join this club because students begin networking with other students and community members and organizations,” said Olivia Lopez, the club’s adviser and an adjunct professor. “This supports students as they can list this club and all of its activities on their personal bio.” Each club must complete an on- and off-campus project each semester. In the fall, members of the Social Work Student Association built water stations along South Texas routes popular with immigrants. Students can also create a club by completing the forms located in the Student Leadership and Campus Life office in Room 105 of the Harvin Center. Clubs must have a constitution and select officers, among other requirements. If you are unable to attend Rush Week, visit Student Leadership and Campus Life or call 361698-1279. The office can provide the contact information for the club you are interested in joining. Rush Week is set for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 17-21 on the first floor of the Harvin Center.
The campus cafeteria now has some new options for vegans including a new breakfast veggie sausage patty, turkey burgers and more. “We are trying to keep up with the students requests for more vegan and gluten free options,” said Campus Dining Manager Leon Rodriguez. There is an assortment of different veggie burgers now being offered for lunch including a garlic roasted quinoa burger and chipotle bean burger, both costing $4.29. Other new items include a veggie pasta salad and a turkey burger. The garden burger is also still available. — Brian Dufelmeier
Find a way around Del Mar’s parking problem Dear Tina,
The parking situation at East Campus is atrocious! With the new construction going on, how does the college plan to accommodate further parking? — Parking Dear Parking,
Thank you for your excellent question. After doing some research, I found that, unfortunately, at this time there is no plan to accommodate students with additional on-campus parking while the construction is ongoing. While the idea of a parking garage has been floated numerous times, often at the Pizza with the President event, there are no plans to build one in the voter-approved bond that funds the construction on campus. The construction has eliminated just over 100 parking spaces. However, the college has added a
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golf cart shuttle service to help students avoid walking long distances. It picks you up at certain locations around campus and drives you where you need to go. Because most of the available parking by late morning is toward the Venters and Science buildings, the shuttles can make it easier to get to class on time. There is also always the local RTA bus, which will take students to school for free. It has one stop on the Staples Street side and another on Ayers Street. You just need to show your student ID to the driver, and off you go. Good luck! Have a question for Tina? Email deartina@foghornnews.com.
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to enjoy what she does. “Seeing when the student gets it, seeing that they understand, that Kinesiology instructor light bulb moment when Judith Phillips has been the light bulb goes off,” Philnamed this year’s recipient lips said of her favorite part of the prestigious Dr. Aileen of teaching. Creighton Award for TeachAlthough most days are ing Excellence. good, few are easy, Phillips Phillips said she was sursaid. prised to win the award, “The biggest challenge named after a professor Phillips has I think I face as a teacher is who taught at Del Mar for been teaching probably reaching the stu42 years and given to pro- for 31 years. dent that doesn’t want to fessors who show the pasbe here but has to be for sion and dedication that whatever reason,” she said. Creighton did. Damian Vasquez, a kine“It’s very humbling to look out siology major, said he took a class and think that my peers think that with Phillips over the summer and much of me,” Phillips said, “I didn’t learned not only about the subject expect it.” itself, but also about life. Phillips, who has been teaching “There are people around you to for 31 years, said she was inspired help you, you know, but they’re not by her sister, who is also a college going to hold your hand,” Vasquez instructor, and to this day continues said.
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September 10, 2018 (Collegiate from Page 1) If they choose to move into the workplace we still provide a transition plan because one day they might choose to come back to school. “If it is that they want to go military based we are inclusive of utilizing their educational
experience in high school, especially with college credit to enter the military potentially with a higher rank because of their college credit,” Rodriguez added. “So we’re very intentional about ensuring that every graduate has a transition plan to something that’s going to benefit their future.”
PERFORMANCE SCORES Collegiate Branch Student Achievement 95 93 School Progress 94 93 Closing the Gaps 100 100 OVERALL 97 95
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‘There’s people that I know that stayed. Our home is there, and we don’t know what we’re going back to. We don’t know if our whole town will be gone.’ I think that was one of the worst parts: watching how little attention was paid to our area.” Looking back a year later, Murphy still feels raw about Harvey. “When everyone was sharing their timeline memories on Facebook, it just made me sick. Like a kick to the gut. Just seeing pictures of when it actually hit; I don’t think I realized how much it affected me.” Harvey was just the latest in a string of tragedies, including the loss of her son to cancer less than three years before. “We had all this stuff just piling up: our son’s passing, the flood from May 2016, Hurricane Harvey, and then my husband’s father passed away from cancer this past October,” Murphy said. “When you move, you’re in a new space but you have all your stuff. When you buy new stuff, you’re still in your space. But
(Regents from Page 1) any of the items became more of a risk, President Mark Escamilla would be the one to handle it and inform them. She also assured that in the case that the importance of the items listed became higher, Del Mar officials would know well before February. The audit was placed as a pending item seeing that many issues were to be discussed in the closed session that was to proceed the meeting. Chief Financial Officer Raul Gar-
when something like this happens, you’re in a new place and it’s none of your stuff and it’s very disoriented almost. For a long time, we were just going through the motions and not taking any steps to move forward... You feel like you’re standing still and the whole world is just cruising by.” “I don’t care if it’s a tropical storm. 1. I’m out. 2. I’m not coming back. I can’t do it again. It’s too much,” Murphy said. Murphy’s focus is on restoring a sense of normalcy to her kids’ lives. “All of this stuff that you think will never happen to you happens, and you’re like, ‘OK, so what do we do now to pick up and keep going?’ I feel like that’s what we’ve done our best at doing, and we’ve been successful with that because of the people in our lives,” Murphy said. Nearly a year since moving into a new home, that normalcy is returning. “The other night my husband told me that we need to put pictures on our walls because they’re just bare. He said we should make this place feel like a home.” cia also spoke to the regents about a rise in the maintenance and operation budget. In previous years the budget stayed consistent at approximately $97.5 million, which is a $2.9 million difference than the $100.4 million budget that is being requested. Garcia states that the funds will be “invested to salaries and to fund operations and strategic initiatives.” The vote to pass this budget was carried out unanimously by all regents. Garcia also explained the tax levy which raised certain questions involving former
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Del Mar faculty embraces Hispanic Heritage Month Dylan S. Lyons dlyons@foghornnews.com Del Mar College’s Mexican American Studies program and the Texas Association of Chicanos in Higher Education are hosting five events in celebration Hispanic Heritage Month. The events will be held on campus to provide several opportunities for students to grow their understanding and appreciation of Hispanic culture in our community. Erica Bertero, assistant professor of English, is helming the Mexican American Studies Program this academic year and is overseeing the Hispanic Heritage Month Celebrations. “Take the time to attend the DMC events.” Bertero said. “These events are celebrations of culture.” All the events are free and open to the public, Bertero said. These events are held on East Campus, in the White Library and the Richardson Performance Hall on various dates from Sept. 17 to Oct. 12. For more information, contact Bertero at 361-6981433 or Ebertero@delmrar.edu. The Foreign Languages Program will also be hosting several events throughout Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs Sept. 15 through Oct. 15. For more information, contact Associate Professor of Spanish Javier Morin at 361-698-1582 or Jmorin@delmar.edu. veterans and the tax exemption they would be excused from. Confusion spewed as the regents took a while to understand that the amount of tax exemption is dependent on the current state of the veteran (disabilities, etc.). The tax levy was approved by all the regents in a unanimous decision. Tammy McDonald, vice president of administration, explained that the budget that was approved in the meeting would be effective as of Sept. 1, four days after the initial regents meeting.
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Dawson Barrett, a history professor and author of “Teenage Rebels,” spoke with students about the proud traditions of Mexican-American high school activism as part of Hispanic Heritage Month in 2015. He will discuss his latest book, “The Defiant: Protest Movements in Post-Liberal America,” on Oct. 4.
HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH SEPT. 17: Adrian Clark, associate professor of political science, will showcase a presentation titled “The battle over the 27th Texas Congressional District ethnicity Partisanship, Gerrymandering and the Law” in the White Library, Room 514. 11 a.m. SEPT. 25: Erinn McComb, assistant professor of history, will present “Querer es Poder: Lieutenant Colonel Olga Custodio’s Quest to Democratize the Sky” in the White Library, Room 514. 1 p.m. OCT. 4: Dawson Barrett, assistant professor of history, will discuss his most recent book, “The Defiant: Protest Movements in Post-Liberal America” in the White Library, Room 514. 4 p.m. Oct. 4. OCT. 10: Amorette Garza, professor of art, will provide a short lecture titled “Something about a piñata: The Visual Process as evolution of enlightenment of cultural heritage” in the White Library, Room 514. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. OCT. 12: There will be a screening of “Clinica de Igrantes: Life Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness” in Richardson Performance Hall. 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
(Library from Page 1) Parkins, 34, juggles work, school, kids and fitness; she uses all the time she has available for studying. The seven-hour change will not keep Parkins from hitting the books this semester. Parkins, like other students, wants to know why the library didn’t do more to notify students of the building hours this semester. “The hours are posted on the library website and around the library,” said Cody Gregg, dean of library services. Signs in the building are directing students to the library website
for more information and resources. The 24/7 chat services launched at the end of July allows student to gain resource information through a live librarian with the new AskAcademics consortial partner higher education institutions. Last year Gregg said they moved some popular magazines to digital copies on the library website; the Flipster is available to all students and staff on and off campus. Gregg’s goal is to promote literacy learning with the popular reading on the third floor and has many ideas that can benefit students in the near future.
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How to Cope Sabrina Hutton shutton@ foghornnews.com
Let’s face the facts: college, work and life are stressful. Often, this stress can lead to depression or even thoughts of self-harm or suicide, especially in college students. There are alternative ways to deal with stress though, some even as close as your own home. One of the most popular ways to deal with stress is yoga or meditation. Meditation can be done practically anywhere and as often as needed. It allows the body and mind to relax and causes the stress to melt away. There is no one specific way to meditate. Some people prefer to focus on a specific sound while meditating, while others simply focus on breathing in and out. Meditation is also the least expensive stress relief option available and has no potentially negative side effects the way some medications do. Yoga is another diverse and interesting way to deal with stress. There are lots of different types of yoga, ranging from traditional to alternatives such as floating or goat yoga. One such alternative is Water Dog Floating Yoga in Corpus Christi. You can either choose to do a lesson on the floating deck of the house boat, or, for the more adventurous, there is the option of lessons on Stand Up Paddleboards, or SUPs. Water Dog caters to clients of all ages and experience levels, so anyone can sign up for a class. Yoga not only can help with fitness goals, but also gives the mind and body something peaceful to focus on and keeps the mind off stressful things.
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Journaling can also help with stress. Writing down feelings and emotions can help release them, as opposed to keeping them bottled up in your head. If you’re trying to make a difficult decision, sometimes it helps to write down the issue on paper and hash out all the pros and cons of each option. There are all different sorts of journaling, so you don’t even necessarily have to like writing to be able to use this method of stress relief. If you don’t necessarily want to write about your feelings,
you could always sketch or make a mood chart. Journaling is also cheaper and more easily accessible to those with disabilities. You can also set up a home spa if you don’t want to leave the house. A warm bubble bath with some calming music can help release tension, which causes the body and mind to relax. Even if you don’t have a bathtub, you can do a foot soak in a sink or large bowl and generously apply lotion afterward to help relieve some tension.
Exercising is another good way to relieve stress. First, it releases endorphins, which naturally cause a person to feel better and be happier. Also, it allows an outlet for pent-up energy, aggression and stress. Worried about an up-coming test or stressed about finding time to balance work and school in the upcoming semester? Go for a jog and focus on the rhythmic pounding of your feet on the ground and force yourself to breathe at a steady pace. If all goes well, you’ll be too focused
on that to worry about what is stressing you out. You can also find a game that you enjoy playing to help relieve stress. Whether it be solitaire with yourself, chess with a classmate or co-worker, or Monopoly with a whole group of friends, games provide a fun, enjoyable outlet that can help draw your mind away from whatever stressors are in your life. You don’t even have to win to enjoy the relaxing benefits of playing a game, though it is a plus when you do.
Transfer Day Sept. 20 College reps can help students make the next step Warren Joshua Maxwell wmaxwell@foghornnews.com Sometimes applying for college isn’t as simple as expected. Fortunately, the Career Development Center aims to ease the process with Transfer Day. The event, coordinated by Vanessa Adkins with Del Mar College’s Career Development office, brings more than 50 colleges to campus to talk to students about their next steps. Adkins, whose job is to help students make that next jump in life, said she enjoys finding the resources to help them succeed. “I know growing up I was a
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first-generation, low-income student, and I didn’t think it was realistic going to a university, and obtaining my four-year degree,” Adkins said. Students sometimes tend to overlook some universities because of the assumed cost. “Students don’t know that these universities have specific transfer scholarships,” Adkins said. The general idea of Transfer Day is to get students in front of college representatives so they can speak with someone on the inside. “They tell our students a little bit about the admissions process, and degrees and majors offered at their colleges,” Adkins said. The event helps students gain a broader understanding of the transfer process.
“I think students should get involved in Transfer Day because you need to be able to help the other students who don’t know where they’re going,” said special education major Joram Boylamb. English composition major Jordan Bangert said Transfer Day can also help students discover which college best fits their major. “I think it’s good because it shows them all the different opportunities and options,” Bangert said. Transfer Day will run from 9-11 a.m. Sept. 20 in the first floor of the Harvin Center. For more information, contact the Career Development Center in Room 116E of the St. Clair Building or call 6981916. @Maxwell_Foghorn
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Del Mar Intramurals is hosting Wednesday Night Volleyball on Sept. 12 in the gym inside of the Kinesiology building.
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Baptist Student Ministry gives Del Mar students a cool treat to make the hot first days of school a little more bearable. Students lined up throughout the day to get a snow cone with various flavors to choose from.
The start of the fall Intramurals season is fast approaching. The first event is Wednesday Night Volleyball, beginning on Sept. 12. With new nighttime events this semester, students have even more to look forward to. “Getting to know more people, meet new people, interact with like staff, or faculty and stuff like that. Just having a good time,”
physical therapy major Agapita Castillo said about what she was more excited about. Intramurals is a great way for people to get away from the classrooms and just relax and have fun. Del Mar student Nadia Barrera is most exited to release her stress in a game of dodgeball. “If you are playing in one of these events you’ll probably get to knock somebody out. Just like put all your stress into a throw,” Barrera jokingly said. The volleyball event will be in the gym inside of the Kinesiology Building. You hopefully won’t be knocking people out, but don’t be afraid to come and join in on the fun.
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'Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan' explores unique realities of war Dylan S. Lyons dlyons@foghornnews.com
Amazon Prime’s newest show, “Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan,” is the streaming service’s next big installment as it attempts to diversify its content. All eight episodes were released on Aug. 31. Tom Clancy, the famed late writer, is best known for his espionage and military science novels series, such as the “Rainbow Six,” “Splinter Cell,” “Ghost Recon” and “Jack Ryan” collections. Many young people today would recognize some of his works from the various video games bearing Clancy’s name in the title, or
perhaps the most recent “Jack Ryan” outing staring Chris Pine from 2014. While this new live-action interpretation of Clancy’s famed character CIA analyst Jack Ryan is explosively exciting at times and extremely human throughout, superbly portraying at times the gritty realities of service to one’s country, it simultaneously highlights the significance of such sacrifices. The main cast is composed of an ensemble of actors consisting of Abbie Cornish, Wendell Pierce, Dina Shahabi and John Krasinski. The first eight episodes of Amazon’s newest action-packed, suspense-filled series deliver a thought provoking and
humanizing look into the geopolitical arena that our world seems to be so involved with today, through examples of the daily life and flow in Washington, to the gritty harsh realities of war poverty and disease experienced by much of the Middle East. The series takes the viewer all across the globe, from Washington, D.C., to Yemen, Syria, France and all the way to Liberia. Hitting on elements such as the refugee crisis in Syria and Turkey, the ebola epidemic in Western Africa, and the seemingly new normal for the state of French national security, this near-epic level first season is so multidisciplinary
any one individual could find meaning and enjoyment in this show if they so desired. This action-packed globetrotting extravaganza has already been renewed for a second season, with an even more impressive cast than the first. Through the growth of the show will probably come with the growth of our not-so-spookish characters, and the depth of emotional grasp that so cleverly differentiates this series from the mainstream espionage genre. Jack Ryan a character that has been helping us connect to the fictional spook types of spy world since 1984.
Cast: A Script: A Cinematography: A Soundtrack: B
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Sleeping with Strangers
Hypnotically good times for cheap Charlie Blalock cblalock@ foghornnews.com
As I lay on a stranger’s white leather couch, preparing to be hypnotized by a man I met less than two hours earlier, I couldn’t help but wonder how I ended up in this situation. It all started when I was speaking to a friend who loves to travel but is always broke. Inspired by this I had what some would call a dumb idea. What if I could spend an entire weekend in another city on a budget of just $60? After little to no thought I decided to vist San Antonio. So for all you penny-pinching cheapskates out there, this story is for you. I knew right away this wasn’t going to be a stay at the Marriott, but I went into it with an otherwise open mind. After a few minutes of searching for cheap places to stay I stumbled upon a website called couchingsurfing.com. Couch Surfing is a free site where people can offer up their couch for other members to stay. As sketchy as this sounds I was determined to make it happen. After about 10 minutes of searching the site for a host in San Antonio I found one with all positive reviews. I booked his couch for the next Friday night. “Three. Two. One. You will get sleepy.” My eyes close and I become unable to move my limbs. Fear takes over and I pray that I won’t end up barking like a dog or worse. The next 10 minutes feel like hours. My memory while I was in this deep trance was hazy, but I remember being asked questions about who I truly was and what I felt was stopping me from achieving my dreams. I remember answering these questions without fully thinking about them. “When I snap my fingers you will awaken.” My eyes open and I bolt straight up. It felt as if I had just came out of a deep coma yet I also had a great sense of relief as well. Feeling oddly hungry and self-complete after I had just been hypnotized, I asked my host where would be the best cheap place to eat. He quickly recommend a local chain restau-
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rant open 24 hours called Chacho’s with a free all-you-can-eat salsa bar. Not wanting to be to much of a cheapskate I bought a large fountain drink for around two bucks and ate as much free salsa and chips as I could. Now full and still a little dazy I headed back to my host’s house and passed out on the same white leather couch I had just been hypnotized on. DAY 2: THE LOO The next morning I woke up early — I had just survived the first night. After bidding my host goodbye and stopping at a gas station to get a great breakfast of packaged donuts and coffee, I headed on over to my first stop of the day, Barney Smith’s Toilet Seat Museum. This museum is not your typical museum — its in suburban San Antonio in a 97-year-old man’s garage. Over the years he has collected and decorated over 1,000 toilet seats and has a unique and interesting story for every single one. After spending the morning talking and listening to stories about
toilet seats, I was starting to get hungry so I headed back to my car and brought out my very cheap lunch of spray cheese, crackers and chips. After eating way too much spray cheese and now worried about my health I
I knew right away this wasn’t going to be a stay at the Marriott... decided I needed to visit somewhere peaceful, so I headed over to the free Japanese tea gardens. At this point in the day it was getting to be late so I decided to head over to where I would be staying my final night. I wanted to try out tent camping to see if this was a better option than sleeping on a random man’s couch. For this I found another website called Hipcamping.com. I found a campground called AI’s Hideaway not far from San Antonio. The cheapest site they had was primitive campground for $20 a night.
After about an hour’s drive and a couple of wrong turns on dusty dirt roads I found Al’s Hideaway. I pulled up to the pavilion and was shown to my campsite. I spent the next hour and a half attempting to set up my tent and eventually got it, I think. I spent the next few hours hiking and floating in the pool. After darkness fell and the stars filled the sky I got hungry, so I pulled out my last meal I had brought with me — every college student’s favorite, Ramen Noodles. While cooking my noodles I started talking to some of the guests and the owner, Gordon Cook. After telling them the story I was working on and after a few rounds of laughter, to my surprise, Cook made me a deal that If I took photos of his campsites he would give me free pizza and, if I would have been 21, a few beers. Tired of cheap food, I gladly accepted the task and ate the best kind of pizza ever — the free kind. The next morning I packed my tent and my bags and bid my
farewells to the other guests and Cook. On the way I put $10 in the tip jar and headed out. I stopped at a gas station on the way and put all I had left into gas to get home and hoped it was enough.
ADVENTURE FAR FROM OVER As I rode down the highway heading home I couldn’t help but think, while this was by no means a stay at the Marriott, in a way, this was better. I had met some incredible people and seen some amazing things and I did all this on less than $60. Right as these thoughts where crossing my mind I heard a loud CRASH and felt my car begin to vibrate violently. I quickly pulled over to discover both my back tires had blown out. After about two minutes of cursing about how close I was to making it back home on budget I called a tow truck. After a few hours chilling on the side of the highway, I saw my tow truck arrive. As I rode off into the sunset with yet another stranger, I couldn’t help but smile — what a perfect way to end the trip.
Faith
Remedy of the King of Kings “Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stop; but a good word maketh glad.” — Proverbs 12:25 As human beings we are always prone to make mistakes, or lean on ideas we don’t completely understand. When the pressures of life get us down our first instinct is to withdraw and build up stress. When we have that surprise pop quiz we didn’t study for, or our kid receives an unexpected trip to the doctor, it sometimes becomes hard to cope with the unexpected. This is where having faith in God comes into play. As a believer it is not just our Christian duty but also our moral duty to uplift individuals, and be an example of the positive values that God instilled within us. You never know what anyone could be going through, and in the age of selfies and social media it’s easy for someone to put on a happy exterior to the outside world. We often overlook how quickly life can change around us and sometimes it only takes a swift second for someone’s life to go in a completely different direction. Whether it be a car crash, a pink slip or even just being at the wrong place at the wrong time, it doesn’t take long for someone to lose everything. The reality of it all is that in most scenarios we don’t have any control over what happens to us. We become fearful of the unexpected, and have you ever met someone who didn’t want to be in control all the time? God tells us multiple times that
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we are not in control of our destines, and that if we trust in him then he will provide us with the means to live a peaceful life. When earthly problems and desires become prominent in our lives, we become focused on serving mankind and not the creator of mankind. Oftentimes we fail to realize how much we rely on man and not God. We will trust bank tellers with our life savings, teachers with our beloved children, but we won’t trust God to handle the troubles in our heart. When we become primarily focused on pleasing man this creates an unbalance in our soul. God has already made it clear that he is a jealous God, and one that should definitely be feared. When we uplift each other and provide a loving word of encouragement it shows not just your character but the character of your faith. Extending kindness isn’t an option for believers, it is a requirement that God has asked of us. When we follow this requirement it doesn’t just please God, but it creates doors for us to learn to love whole-heartedly. Just remember the next time you’re dealing with anxiety that God has already given you the remedy, for it has already been prescribed to you.
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September 10, 2018
Editorial
Taking a stance, Nike just did it For the past 30 years, Nike has worked to cement its slogan, “Just Do It,” into American culture. It represents itself with the best of the best in sports. Professional athletes such as tennis player Serena Williams and New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. can be seen representing Nike in countless campaigns. To celebrate 30 years of business, Nike released an ad campaign with NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick with the caption, “Believe in something. Even if it means sacrificing everything,” placed across Kaepernick’s face. The ad stirred many emotions as loyal customers of the brand could then be seen posting videos burning their Nike products. Some took to Twitter to post pictures of themselves cutting the brand’s logo off of their attire. People were outraged seeing that such a large corporation would stand behind the values and morals of a man who kneels during the national anthem. Countless tweets and videos are being circulated with hate toward Nike and it only begs the question, is it worth it? Should companies take a stance such as the one Nike took? Kaepernick kneels for the justice of those being treated unfairly — for those who experience racial injustice of any form. Throughout history you see athletes who were treated unjustly such as professional baseball player Jackie Robinson or American track and field athlete Jesse Owens, men of the times who had to endure the slurs and snares
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of the cruel world around them and exceed expectations to become something. It seems there is an athlete for every generation that has a voice, a message that could no better be displayed than on their own platform. Kaepernick kneels for the victims of police brutality with high hopes of justice. For Nike to sign Kaepernick simply means it supports the idea, which shouldn’t come as a surprise to many. As said before, Nike prides itself on who it brands itself with. Nike deals with athletes firsthand and looks past the talent and into the passion that the athlete has for his or her sport. It exhibits people for their hard work and morals that help
them stand out. Nike’s mission statement is “to bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete.” As a dominating athletic brand Nike has made a rather tactical business move. The brand did not just look at the athlete but looked at the athlete’s moral code and personal conduct. Nike didn’t just look at the situation from a popularity standpoint. This time rather than standing beside popularity among the sports population, it rallied behind a strong moral belief. With any company with a strong buyer influence such as Nike, taking a chance on someone is always risky, especially when that person has gained a negative backlash such as Kaepernick. However, such a de-
Is Nike wrong to support Colin Kaepernick? “I do like that Nike is supporting him, because he’s trying to stand up for something that pretty much is quiet in the world and people are trying to hide but it’s really out there so he’s giving some people a voice.” — Brijonae Morris, sociology “The fact that Nike is standing with him, I think that’s a pretty good thing. I would rather a company be outright with what they believe in than to deny but still do it and kind of hide it.” — Marcus Perez, computer programming “No, I wouldn’t think it’s wrong for Nike to support him. I think it would be bigger because I mean there’s a lot of people who buy Nike so I think it’s for a positive cause.” — Mauricio Cantu, digital media
cision isn’t necessarily a risky move if that person had a strong belief behind them like Kaepernick does. Nike rallied behind a cause that countless others have been trying to bring awareness to. However, no decision is without its downsides, as seen in the protests on social media. The main point of the campaign is to showcase how athletes overcome obstacles throughout their lives. For example, professional tennis player Serena Williams’ ad said: “Girls from Compton don’t play tennis. They own it.” With such a tech-savvy generation, major corporations can take their message to multiple audiences in mere seconds. Even more important, when people buy some-
thing, they’re not just looking at the popularity of the item but also who personally stands behind it. For example, some cosmetic consumers won’t buy a certain item if a popular makeup influencer has a negative opinion of it. When someone is buying anything, especially if it’s an expensive purchase, they’ll most likely want the best bang for their buck. With an expensive sports brand such as Nike, it has not only attached a famous face to its brand but it has also attached a cause as well. In a generation that is constantly rallying behind change, it is important to know who or what you’re siding behind. Nike made a calculated money move and only time will tell if the decision was truly worth the outcome.
“No, I wouldn’t say that they’re wrong. There’s more strength in the voices you have and they’re just strengthening his point and I don’t think it’s a bad point to be making. I definitely think they should just keep out of sports and just go straight to the issue.” — Andrew Martinez, nursing education
“I don’t think Nike is so much supporting Colin Kaepernick. I think they’re using more of his image and the controversy around it to try and make the 30th anniversary more special. If it’s controversial it’s obviously going to get more attention because it’s going to lead to sales.” — Carlos Montez, liberal arts
“I don’t think so, because he’s not going against the military or anything. ... His cause is good.” — Jared Ceballos, mechanical engineering
“I think Nike should support whoever they want to, and if they think what Colin Kaepernick is doing is right then by all means they should show their support.” — Olivia Rocha, liberal arts
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1. ANATOMY: What is the normal human body temperature in Celsius? 2. LITERATURE: The monster Grendel appears in what literary work? 3. MATH: What is the least common multiple of 3 and 7? 4. TELEVISION: Who was the first guest of the television news show “Face the Nation” when it debuted in 1954? 5. FOOD & DRINK: What is “tafelwein” in German? 6. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What does the name of the martial art taekwondo mean in Korean? 7. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Who was the first graduate of West Point to serve as president? 8. GEOGRAPHY: What is the capital of Morocco? 9. EXPLORERS: Who was the first European explorer credited with discovering the Grand Canyon?
Answers 1. 37 C 2. “Beowulf” 3. 21 4. Sen. Joe McCarthy 5. Table wine
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ANIMALS
job done, but to get it done right. So don’t be pressured by anyone into cutting corners to save time. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) While others might get rattled over unexpected changes, your ability to adapt calmly and competently helps you make a positive impression during a crucial period. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) A changing environment might be daunting for some, but the adventurous Sagittarian takes it all in stride. A friend from the past could awaken some meaningful memories. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) With your self-assurance rising to full strength, the bold Goat should feel confident about opening up to new ventures as well as new relationships. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Reaching out to someone who has been unkind to you might not be easy. But in the long run it will prove to have been the right thing to do. A friend offers moral support. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Your keen insight once again helps you work through a seemingly insoluble problem in your workplace. The weekend offers a good chance to develop new relationships. BORN THIS WEEK: You have a knack for finding details that others would overlook. You would make a fine research scientist.
DEDICATED & EDUCATED
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) With your Arian charm quotient at an almost alltime high this week, plus all the facts to back you up, you just might win over the last doubters to your proposal. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You might be in line for that job change you applied for. But be advised that you could be called on to defend your qualifications against supporters of other applicants. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Creating a new approach to an old idea is one way to get beyond that workplace impasse. No such problems in your personal life, where things continue to flow smoothly. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Be more forthcoming about your feelings concerning a proposed change either in your workplace or in your personal life. Your opinions are valuable. Don’t keep them hidden. LEO (July 23 to August 22) A changing situation in your life needs more patience than you appear to be willing to offer. Allowing it to develop at its own pace is the wisest course you can take at this time. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) With more stability in your life -- on both personal and professional levels -- this could be a good time to strengthen relationships with both friends and colleagues. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) People have always relied on your integrity not only to get the
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n It was Scott Adams, best known as the creator of the “Dilbert” comic strip, who made the following observation: “Give a man a fish, and you’ll feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, and he’ll buy a funny hat. Talk to a hungry man about fish, and you’re a consultant.” n According to the Oxford English Dictionary, the word that has the largest number of different meanings is “set”; it takes 26 pages to detail them all.
n As fall approaches, here’s some good news: Except for the queens, all wasps die in the autumn. n There are those who feel that we should adopt the metric system of measurement, claiming that our current system is outdated and archaic. To go truly archaic, though, we could start measuring things in flags, baronies, falls, roods, townships and hides. Yes, those are actual terms of measurement. They equal, respectively, 25 square feet, 4,000 acres, 342 square feet, a quarter of an acre, 36 square miles and 10 acres. n Do you suffer from misoneism? Quite a few people these days seem to; it’s a hatred or fear of change or innovation. n Between Memorial Day and Labor
Day, it’s estimated that Americans eat a whopping 818 hot dogs every second. n In 1938, Fortune magazine published a prediction that, in hindsight, turns out to have been rather egregiously off the mark: “Few scientists foresee any serious or practical use for atomic energy. They regard the atom-splitting experiments as useful steps in the attempt to describe the atom more accurately, not as the key to the unlocking of any new power.” *** Thought for the Day: “Should you shield the canyons from the windstorms, you would never see the true beauty of their carvings.” — Elisabeth Kubler-Ross King Features Syndicate Inc.
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