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DMC ‘changed my life’ Former mayor, other notable graduates tell of Del Mar’s influence Mark Young myoung@foghornnews.com
A former Corpus Christi mayor says she wouldn’t be where she is today without Del Mar College. “Del Mar gave me the foundation I needed for the rest of my schooling and the rest of my life,” Nelda Martinez said Feb. 23 at the Your DMC Jour-
ney speaker series event. Martinez was one of several speakers at the event, which brought alumni back to share their stories. Omar Lopez, Denise Mugabe, Jennifer Gracia, Melinda Sioto and Bobbie Lopez also spoke. Each speaker talked about their time at Del Mar and how it helped them in the future. A question-and-answer session followed. Lopez, AEP Texas communications manager, told the crowd how one of his mentors “dragged him out of line” to register as a journalism major to
make sure he went on the right track. This one caring teacher “changed my life completely,” said Lopez, who added that Del Mar made him who he is and helped him go on to have a successful career. Martinez spoke about how Del Mar helped her when she needed it the most. “When I asked for help, Del Mar helped me. When I needed help, Del Mar helped me,” said Martinez, who also thanked Del Mar for not judging (See DMC on Page 3)
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Jennifer Gracia (left) and Beverly Cage look on as graduate Denise Mugabe shares stories of her time at Del Mar.
Mar Mardi Gras comes to campus Del to hire mascot
College seeks student to fill new Viking suit, spread school spirit Natalie Murphy nmurphy@foghornnews.com
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Selena Belcher (left), with Liviana De Vellis, shows off the prized coconut she won at the Foreign Language Club’s Mardi Gras celebration. The club invited De Vellis, from Marseilles, France, to attend and converse in French with students. Adriana King aking@foghornnews.com Passing through the yellow, green and purple banners that led into the Foreign Language Club’s Mardi Gras celebration, the smell of Cajun spices was prominent, the sounds of jazz were soothing and immediately, the atmosphere was festive and fun. On Feb. 27, the Foreign Language Club held a party to celebrate the French holiday of Mardi Gras, something found prominently in Louisiana, and even more specifically, New Orleans. An array of traditional food made by students lined a wall and traditional games being played by students filled the room. The event was meant “to practice French and celebrate something connected to French culture,” said French teacher Yuliya Kruchkova. “We decided to give them some ideas,” Kruchkova said. “In Louisiana, they throw coconuts and to catch them is good luck. Some didn’t
have money so they used coconuts and now they’re the more valuable of the prizes.” The event was open to all students who wanted to attend, even being offered to some as extra credit. But the event tried hard to ensure that education and fun were mixed, offering various games with a French twist including a coin toss, vocabulary bingo and musical chairs to the sounds of jazz. “We want to encourage people to learn a different language, to celebrate Mardi Gras and we wanted to let people know what Del Mar offers,” said Selena Belcher, member of the club and recipient of the prized coconut. The night also held a talent show featuring students singing French songs for their peers. The contest, which ended in a tie, resulted in the prizes being shared among the attendees. “(The French and Spanish sides of the Foreign Language Club) are very close. It was put on by both. We decided to do this for the kids,
Got school spirit? If so, Del Mar College wants you to help spread it. The college is looking to hire a Viking mascot and mascot coach. According to Beverly Cage, director of Student Leadership & Campus Life, the process has been underway for almost a year. “I know it’s something that (President Mark) Escamilla has wanted for a really long time,” Cage said. The process for creating a character mascot, which would be the college’s first in its 82-year history, involved multiple focus groups with students, faculty and staff. From there four sketches were created and narrowed down to two, which the focus groups voted on to determine a winning rendering. In mid-February, the final approval was given and the plans were signed off on for Indianapolis-based Avant Garb to create the new Del Mar Viking. Avant Garb describes itself on its website as “Professional Character Builders.” Del Mar College sought three bids before deciding to go with Avant Garb, said Rito Silva, vice president of student affairs. College spokeswoman Claudia Jackson said (See MASCOT on Page 3)
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The Financial Aid Office also got into the spirit, decorating the second floor of the Harvin Center and handing out goodies to students. a cultural celebration … a social gathering with an emphasis on promoting language,” said Javier Morin, assistant professor of Spanish. “We want to do it again. We’ll have a Cinco de Mayo event and possibly something during the summer.” The Financial Aid Office also got into the spirit, decorating the
second floor of the Harvin Center and handing out cake, beads and other goodies. Financial aid representatives were on hand to answer students’ questions and give out information on aid and scholarships. @kingisaqueen
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The college plans to unveil the new Viking mascot, seen here silhouetted, later this spring.
Plan ahead when transferring, or risk credit loss Talk to adviser, your desired university early in the process Dolores Garza dgarza@foghornnews.com
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A Del Mar College student speaks with a representative of Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi during Transfer Day in the fall semester.
Students often start a two-year college to save time and money before transferring to a four-year school. But for some, that strategy can actually cost time and money when some classes don’t transfer. Zachary Munoz, a Del Mar College alumnus, planned ahead, and therefore he didn’t have to worry about losing credit. “I planned it my second year at Del Mar during the fall semester. I started asking all the questions
I could, if there was any advice the adviser could give me about having a smooth transfer,” Munoz said. “Luckily she caught me at a good time that I didn’t make many mistakes yet.” Munoz, however, is still subjected to the Texas Core Curriculum, passed in 1987, which aimed to make the transfer between schools more simple by providing a curriculum that must be fulfilled before acquiring an associate or bachelor’s degree. The Texas Core Curriculum is designed for all undergraduate students in Texas. Students are required to complete 42 semester credit hours, which the state considers college-level capacity. To be “Core Complete” means
the student will have completed all of their basics required for their major. Once the student is considered Core Complete the credits will transfer to a university, saving the students from taking any more additional core classes. “As of now the classes I took at Del Mar don’t transfer but as soon as I finish Core Complete, which I’m working on at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, Del Mar will declare me Core Complete,” Munoz said, “and as soon as that happens everything will transfer to TAMU-CC.” Student advising becomes important when it comes to following a degree plan. (See TRANSFER on Page 3)
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Enjoying a taste of diversity Islamic Society hosts festival with food from Middle East, Asia Mark Young myoung@foghornnews.com The Islamic Society of Southern Texas gave locals another chance to get a taste of their culture with the fourth annual International Food Festival. Hosted at a local mosque, the event was an opportunity for many to get a firsthand look at Muslim culture and how it varies. Featuring foods from over 10 countries in the Middle East and Asia, the festival also had a bazaar and activities for guests, such as a petting zoo and a rock wall, as well as a tour of the mosque and a question-and-answer session about Islam. Within the mosque, Imam Rami Sabawi and local attorney Naved Qazi spoke about how Islam is “a religion and culture of peace” and that the majority of Muslims disavow any violence or terrorism. They opened the floor to questions of jihad and what the Muslim culture is all about, which the Imam and Qazi stressed is a religion of peace and has various traditions that people need to learn about before they can judge. The idea of peace that was stressed
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Located inside the bazaar, the “storytime” was one of the multiple educational opportunities for guests to learn about Islam. within the mosque is one that many attending the event agreed was one of the positive aspects of the festival. In an age of “travel bans” and widespread Islamophobia in America, many said opportunities like this can be crucial. Claire Scaggs, a former journalism student from Del Mar, said the festival “is a way to get to know your neighbors and be exposed to the diverse culture in Corpus Christi.”
While the rhetoric around Muslims can often seem hostile, the air at the food festival was joyous and light. As many ate and enjoyed the various activities at the event, some like Iqra Niazi, a biology sophomore at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, were volunteering at the festival. As she helped people around the mosque, Niazi called the event “a great opportunity to see the Muslim culture firsthand.”
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Dotando de experiencia para el éxito profesional Lograr la conexión entre; estudiantes, contactos y empleabilidad, suele ser una de las cosas con alto nivel de dificultad para la mayoría de profesionales especialmente para recién graduados. Es por ello que el programa de Title V, Del Mar College, organizo una de sus primeras conferencias de capacitación y orientación profesional para estudiantes de diversas áreas con énfasis en Tecnología de Procesos. Dicha actividad tuvo lugar en el campus Oeste, el pasado 1 de marzo. Teniendo como conferencista invitado a Lucas Coronado, Ingeniero de Procesos, Valero Energy. Quien cuenta con una trayectoria de 28 años de experiencia en el campo de la ingeniería, ha laborado para diferentes
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Estudiantes Del Mar College participando de la conferencia organizada por Tile V el miércoles 1 de marzo, en el campus oeste.
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The festival also featured a lot of kid-friendly activities, such as a petting zoo and henna tattoos. Chris Becho, a science teacher at Carroll High School, brought his own child and younger brother to show “a positive view of Muslims” and to “expose them to a different culture outside of their own.” The festival was also praised by many in the community such as police officers Marty Jasso and Ruben Vela, who were working the event. “Everyone loves food,” Jasso said to a laugh of agreement from Vela. “Events like these are a chance for everyone to see that we are all the same. We all like to eat and laugh and have fun.” Former Mayor Nelda Martinez, who was attending the event, said the event and other events like it “are rare opportunities for the community to get a look at an underrepresented culture. Habiba Fayed, a nursing major at Del Mar, said “the media doesn’t always view Muslims in a fair or positive light, but events like these show that we are like everyone else. Before you judge us, why don’t you get to know us? We just want to feel welcomed.”
compañías petroleras, adicional a ello es de origen hispano nacido en Estados Unidos. Coronado manifestó a los estudiantes el proceso laboral de un ingeniero dentro de las compañías petroleras y puntualizo en algunos consejos ganados por medio de su experiencia laboral, resaltando que el canino no es nada fácil y los requisitos pueden llegar a ser muy altos, pero no por ello los estudiantes deben de darse por vencidos, al contrario de ello los motivo a seguir preparándose lo mejor que puedan y tomar todas las oportunidades que les brinden experiencias en el área laboral. Víctor Dávila, Director de Title V explico que el programa es una fuente financiera para las instituciones HSI (Instituciones de Servicio a los Hispanos), recursos federales que tienen como fin ser invertidos en promover el desarrollo educativo, im-
plementación de equipo tecnológico, renovación de salones, recursos humanos, preparación profesional entre otros. Esto para suscitar el éxito académico y profesional de los estudiantes sin ningún tipo de discriminación. Dávila también añadió que se tiene planificado otras conferencias similares, siendo la próxima en abril enfocada en los estudiantes de ciencias jurídicas. Title V, cuenta con una oficina de asistencia para los estudiantes ubicada en el 4 nivel de la biblioteca del campus Este Del Mar College. Donde puedes encontrar la guía profesional para la elaboración de la hoja de vida, entrenamiento para entrevistas laborales entre otros recursos a la disposición de los estudiantes.
We are all taught to call 911 in an emergency, but what if you are in a situation when you can’t use your voice? The idea to text 911 has been around although it had never made it to Corpus Christi until now. The Corpus Christi Police Department’s MetroCom officials recently announced that they are now able to receive emergency text messages with the three-number code, except in Robstown. The new program will help the hard-of-hearing community or those with speech disabilities in an emergency. Depending on the situation, voice call is still encouraged because they are able to pinpoint your location and ask questions faster. According to the Federal Communications Center, if you attempt to send a text to 911 where text-to-911 service is unavailable, you should receive an immediate “bounce-back” message that text-to-911 is not available and that you should contact emergency services by making a voice call or using telecommunications relay services. The FCC’s textto-911 rules do not apply to text messaging apps that only support texting with other app users or texting via social media are not required to support text-to-911 like Facebook Messenger. We may be catching up with other cities around the U.S with text-to911; however, it is still encouraged to use voice call unless you are in a situation that you may be at risk if you use your voice.
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Después de las pasadas elecciones en diciembre del 2016, al ser electo el presidente número 45 de los Estados Unidos de Norteamérica, el tema de migración y deportaciones ha ganado importancia. A su vez es sinónimo de incertidumbre, miedo y sobre todo muchas dudas. Las nuevas acciones ejecutivas presidenciales que prometen cambios radicales en el tema, cambios que se han sentido y visto en diversas escalas al rededor del país. A su vez estos cambios traen consigo reacciones dentro de la población tato a favor como en contra. Lo que ha provocado un ambiente de incertidumbre, inquietud entre todos los estatus migratorios legales e indocumentados. La humanidad desde sus orígenes a migrado de un lugar a otro en busca de hogar, provisiones y una mejor vida. En la era moderna este fenómeno de migración sigue siendo exactamente igual, la diferencia son las fronteras establecidas, los parámetros legales que los gobiernos han impuesto dentro de su territorio para establecer un orden o control. Estados Unidos es conocido como el lugar de los sueños y las oportunidades sobre todo para los países hispanos que sufren las consecuencias del narcotráfico y la corrupción o países en conflictos armados alrededor del mundo. Dando como resultado una taza de migración que se acrecienta día con día. Cosa que no es justificada para ninguna de las partes en juego en tema de migración, debido que al hablar de migración se habla de economía, aportes sociales, riqueza cultural, pero sobretodo de hombres y mujeres, se habla de seres humanos. En reacción a todos estos cambios que se están
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Jenny Espino, miembro de Corpus Christi la Red de Solidaridad, en el foro público Ningún Ser Humano es Ilegal, el pasado 19 de febrero. presentando y están por venir, muchas comunidades se han organizado para ayudar y dar soporte en relación a migración. Acciones que van más de escuchar a familias o hijos de padres migrantes. Organizaciones como “Corpus Christi la Red de Solidaridad” (The Corpus Christi Solidarity Network) conformada por voluntarios de todo tipo, entre estudiantes, padres, maestros, activistas comunitarios. Con el objetivo de formar una coalición de residencia a las políticas de desigualdad, por medio de la educación y la formación de la ciudadanía. CCSol, organiza foros públicos para tratar temas de interés social, tales como migración. Reuniéndose los domingos a las 6:00 P.M. en The Progressive Center en 413 Waco Street.
Si estas interesado en aprender más del tema de migración y los cambios ejecutivos que podrían afectar a toda la comunidad migratoria o ser parte del grupo de voluntarios en las diferentes actividades puedes referirte a las siguientes organizaciones: (Student Associate for Immigrant Outreach) Facebook: SAIO Student Association for Immigrant Outreach o s.a.i.o.4immigantoutreach@ gmail.com. Y para asistencia legal o consultas acerca de DACA, RAICES es otra institución al servicio de la población migrante: info@raicestexas.org, http:// www.raicestexas.org o (210) 226-7722. @JTO_NEWS
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Activity fees give students options DMC offers many clubs, events, volunteer programs Sophia Montez smontez@foghornnews.com Every Del Mar College student pays a $7 fee labeled “student activities” when they register. But many are unsure what that money goes toward. Nestled in the corner of the Harvin Center is Student Leadership & Campus Life. The office handles campus events and activities of Del Mar College. According to Beverly Cage, director of the office, the department offers students things from free Scantrons and encouragement them to get involved with campus governance through the Student Government Association. “Our goal is to get students involved with campus life,” Cage said. Cage said the fee pays for all events and activities that occur on the campus including intramural sports and free supply giveaways. With over 30 clubs, the Student Leadership & Campus Life office can help students find a place to belong. According to Cage, despite being a community college, Del Mar isn’t traditionally a place where many students get involved. Many students commute, take their classes and commute again. “I want to help students change their mindset of this is a commuter school, you just go to class and come home,” Cage said. Students are also encouraged to start their own clubs. “If they can’t find a club they feel they fit into,” according to Cage, “there are forms in the office for them to register.” Students cannot only approach SGA meetings with grievances on campus, but they can
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Juan Saldana (from left), magician Joseph Reohm, Sandra Gonzalez and Joe Gil take part in one of the college’s welcome back events in early September. Events such as these are paid for with student activity fees. also run for office. The SGA recently tackled smoking on campus and with a majority vote banned it. Students can also sit in on meetings if only to see what issues are being addressed. “We want to help you become a well-rounded student.” Cage said. According to SGA Communications Officer
John Beauford, the SGA has meetings once a month, 12:30- 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays, alternating between the East and West Campus. February’s meeting was at West Campus with the main topic being gun control. All their information can be found in their Facebook at DMC SGA.
The college also offers Viking Volunteer program, a program created by Cage for any student who wants to get involved. “For me the importance of engagement and volunteerism and leadership skills, that’s not something that you’re going to get in the classroom.” Cage said.
Franco, being single and having to work a full-time job and try to go to school is something very hard to balance. “When I decided that I wanted to further my education, I realized that in order to reach my goal I had to learn how to budget, I had to learn how to put myself on a strict budget,” Franco said. According to local accountant Leticia Hinojosa, it’s a good idea to first sit with a financial adviser to come up with a plan to set goals for yourself. Following these simple steps can help you achieve your budgeting goals: 1. Apply for Scholarships. Del Mar College has many scholarships for students. Applying will help increase your chances of financial assistance. 2. Separate “wants” from “needs.”
You need food, household items, and money for gas, etc. You want beer, you want to go shopping, to grab a bite to eat with your peers, and you want Xbox Live. 3. Set up a checking account. Use a bank card only. 4. Use credit cards for emergencies only. 5. Shop smart for textbooks. Go online to Amazon, eBay, or Chegg. (Amazon offers Amazon Prime for students free for six months.) You can go to your local discount bookstore, rent your books or buy them used, or even borrow an old book from a friend. 6. Guess low for income and high for expenses. We college students tend to “overspend,”
so be careful. 7. Align your budget with the highest goals and values. Short-term and long-term, keep everything in line. 8. Stay on track. Keep track of your bills and receipts. 9. Stay organized. Keeping a folder or an accordion file will help keep you on track and organized. 10. Review. Review your budget every month to help stay on track. 11. Finally, forgive yourself. It’s almost impossible to stay on budget — we’re human — and that’s OK! But, if you happen to fall off budget, forgive yourself and get right back on track!
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The average student takes four classes per semester at Del Mar College with a cost of about $1,181 for district residents not including extra costs such as books, fees, etc. That leaves many struggling financially. For students who want to attend college but don’t have the funds up front or financial help, there is a solution. For 65 percent of Del Mar students, financial aid helps. But for the 35 percent of students who are paying entirely out of pocket, according to the Del Mar College statistical profile, and need to find an alternative, a good and safe budget is where you need to start, experts say. According to college graduate Priscilla
Taking a break from the stress
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Because college life can be stressful, the Counseling Center offers several events throughout each semester to help students relax, one of the most popular being Kickback Wednesdays. Students at the event can learn self-care techniques to improve their overall performance in school and life in general.
IF YOU GO WHAT: Kickback Wednesdays WHEN: 4-4:30 p.m. every Wednesday through April WHERE: Room 432A, White Library, East Campus Nursing Success Center, West Campus
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Karen Silva (left) and Sonia Carreon ease their mind, showing students techniques on how to relax taking their minds off stress at Kickback Wednesdays.
(TRANSFER from Page 1) Sara King, Del Mar College coordinator of recruitment, explained the do’s and don’ts of transferring to another institution. “It is important for students to reach out to their transfer institution. Each university has different admission requirements and accepts transfer credits differently. If a student is seeking admission for a specific major, that department may also have different transfer processes,” King said. Planning ahead and knowing what a student needs to take and what will transfer will prevent problems. “Common mistakes students make include not reaching out to their university early. Our advisers can assist with transfer processes,” King said. “However, if the student has not discussed transferring with their adviser, has not spoken to the university about their specific requirements, our adviser would not be aware of specific requirements needed to transfer.” About two-fifths of Texas students lose all of (MASCOT from Page 1) the cost of the suit was unavailable. “Some details are still being worked out,” Jackson stated in a March 3 email. The job listing for the mascot will be open until March 13. The requirements are a DMC student in good standing with the school, available for at least two semesters, and height between 5 foot 8 inches and 6 foot 2 inches. The mascot will be paid $12 an hour, while the mascot coach position pays $15 an hour. Cage said the school is looking
their credits when they transfer schools, accord- lem of transferring college credit but when a ing to the Greater Texas Foundation. community college and university have their Sound recording technology major Gabriel own structures of higher education it becomes Garcia plans to transfer after graduating from difficult. Del Mar College this spring and didn’t know Community colleges are looked at as having where to start. lower-level courses, leaving universities con“I wasn’t sure what to do so I looked up the cerned. information on the Del Mar College website for the unicontinues to assist “Common mistakes students versity I’m going to,” students seeking Garcia said. “I talk- make include not reaching out to help. ed to the counselor The Registrar Oftheir university early.” and he was very fice can be of assishelpful. He walked at the Harvin — Sara King, tance me through everyCenter, Room 270 coordinator of recruitment on East Campus, thing to do.” Garcia is waiting and the Coleman to find out if his credits will transfer to his school Center, Room 128 on West campus. of choice, Dallas Baptist University. “Del Mar College is a transfer-friendly institu“My biggest worry is that all the stuff, even tion, whether it is transferring to us or to another though knowledge-wise wasn’t a waste on pa- campus,” King said. “We want to work with our per and time, would be a waste and that it could students and universities to ensure easy transferhave been avoided,” Garcia said. ability but students should also do their homeTexas lawmakers are looking to fix the prob- work — the earlier the better.”
for someone who is a strong representation of Del Mar. “They’ll be dealing with lots of diverse audiences for special events,” Cage said. “We need someone that will bring enthusiasm and energy.” The mascot coach does not have to be a DMC student but needs to have experience. The coach will be responsible for the mascot. “They’ll help keep the energy up, teach them etiquette, and most importantly keep them safe and hydrated,” Cage said. The mascot will be used for different types of Del Mar including but not limited to recruiting at local
schools, registration and alumni events. In addition, the Viking will be available for reservation for department events as needed. Cage said the mascot will be housed with Campus Life for the time being but will likely have its own social media presence. Jessica Lybarger, a mechanical engineering student, thinks the mascot could be good for Del Mar. “I think it would draw a crowd for sure,” Lybarger said. “It has to have the Viking helmet, has to. It needs a big fake axe, too. That would be fun to see around campus.” Lybarger also said she thinks hir-
ing a DMC student for the mascot is the right direction. “It will be great to have a student as the mascot,” she said. “It makes a lot of sense to me.” Cage sees the mascot not just as part of the brand but as an opportunity. “My motto is, ‘Get involved in campus life,” and what better way to excite young people about our school?” Cage said. For more information or to apply, visit dmcjobs.delmar.edu. @foghorn_murphy
her and for making sure she always kept “the bar high.” Mugabe, a business administration and communications graduate, told of how she moved from Zimbabwe to Corpus Christi to go to Del Mar. “My uncle spurred the idea of going to college at Del Mar in my mind. Before I knew it, I was on a 26-hour flight to Corpus Christi,” Mugabe said. She told the audience to “get involved in student life.” Mugabe said Del Mar “continues to pave the way” for her and that it helped her become the first Del Mar student inducted into the All State Forensic Squad for speech writing and speaking. She also said she had a lot of challenges “being an African and a woman” but that Del Mar helped her the continue on. Jennifer Gracia, a current communications major and tutor at Del Mar, spoke about how Del Mar helped her face all the challenges in Nelda Martinez said Del Mar her life. “I had a helped her when stroke recent- she needed it the ly and luckily most. Del Mar is a supportive place that will help me no matter what,” said Gracia, who also told the crowd use the services at Del Mar to succeed. The final speaker on the panel, Lopez, a nursing major still at Del Mar who was filling in for Sioto at the second session, said, “being at Del Mar made me confident makes me confident,” and that Del Mar wants to you to succeed. Mugabe gave one of the most emotional moments of the event when she spoke about why her education and her time at a Del Mar matters so much. “I didn’t know how I was going to pay for college originally, being an international student I didn’t get financial aid,” but someone overheard her and told her about scholarships for being a campus tour guide. Because of this, Mugabe was able to attend college. “My grandma told me that you’re allowed to have two husbands,” Mugabe said, “one being a man and the other being education. However, only education will stay with you your entire life.” @foghornmark
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Downtown brings attention to local art
Local artists get to show off work while beautifying the area
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Walking through the streets of downtown, the unevenness of past culture and broken spirits is noticeably seen. The colors of painted murals seem to solely blend of South Texas culture as the art is surrounded by a washed downtown. Ariel Cabrera, a junior at Collegiate High School, feels a sense of togetherness with the downtown art. “I feel the street art here in Corpus shows a sense of togetherness and brings character to the city, especially the downtown area with the Mexican heritage art,” Cabrera said Corpus Christi’s Marina Arts District has witnessed a flash of color on lonely buildings in more recent years, enhancing local artists to reveal the colors of our city. Well known street artists like Sandra Gonzalez, who painted the mural “Endless Sunset: The Colors of our City” in front of Caller-Times, have contributed to many Corpus Christi art projects. Gonzalez, 29, found inspiration from Mexican-American Culture. Her mural portrays the Gulf Coast sunsets with the use of native wildlife and plants. “It means a lot when I can bring some joy to the people who look at it or take pictures with my Photos by Mia Estrada/Foghorn News mural,” Gonzalez said. “That’s the Ivan Estrada (left) and Dominic Hernandez stop to take a look at Sandra Gonzalez's work of art that is painted on one of the electrical boxes beauty of public art; we are making art accessible for many people downtown. "We are making art accessible for many people and we are beautifying the city one wall at a time," Gonzalez said. and we are beautifying the city one wall at a time.” coordinator at K Space Contem- add more. Libby Averyt, former publisher porary, strives for artists to be“We are expanding our mural and president of the Caller-Times, come more embedded with local arts program. We’re going to be said the downtown artwork adds art. doing a lot more murals in the a sense of community. “We want to give the artists a downtown area, but also the “It adds atplace to gather, whole region of Corpus Christi,” mosphere and “It’s incredible that to be together Votzmeyer said. just some life feed off of The Downtown Management we get to work on and downtown. We each other,” Vot- District has organized the elecwanted people said. trical box murals that are located fun stuff with our zmeyer to feel like it was K Space has throughout the downtown dissomething poslocal businesses, added more art trict. itive about Corand culture to According to Barbie Baker, pus Christi and local artists, and our the district with merchants and special events something they the “Loteria!” manager for the Downtown community.” can share in,” Avmural at 619 Management District, artists eryt said. have painted 15 of the electrical — Barbie Baker, Chaparral St. K Space ConThe inspi- boxes. Downtown ration for the “It’s incredible that we get to "Endless Sunset: The Colors of our City," painted by local artist Santemporary, a nonprofit orgacame from work on fun stuff with our local Management District piece nization, proSouth Texas businesses, local artists, and our dra Gonzalez, 29, adorns the Caller-Times building. vides emerging pride of the Mex- community,” Baker said. to mid-career artists with the ican culture bingo game Loteria. As for Gonzalez and other local helped embellish downtown and people looking at my mural. I opportunity to express art in all K Space has also given artists the artists, K Space Contemporary, bring more awareness to the lo- poured my heart and soul on the mediums. opportunity to create other mu- the Downtown Management cal art scene. creation and execution on this Cheryl Votzmeyer, education rals downtown and would like to District and Caller-Times have “I feel very happy when I see mural,” Gonzalez said.
Economic Crunch
Tex-Mex restaurant is bursting with great flavors Longtime Austin favorite Chuy's now in Corpus Christi By Foghorn News staff
Corpus Christi being a small city means that the food options can start the get stale after a while. Foghorn News editors Michelle Mirelez and Natalie Murphy headed over to Chuy’s to try out the newest Tex-Mex option in town. Here’s what they had to say: MICHELLE MIRELEZ I walked into Chuy’s Restaurant thinking it’s a typical Mexican restaurant; little did I know I was so wrong. Greeted by the group of hostess standing at the end of the entrance walkway, I was shown to my two-person booth. Taking but a minute for my waitress to get to my table, I tried to soak up as much of the atmosphere as I could. With the acoustics echoing everyone’s conversation I couldn’t imagine being able to eat in peace, especially since the music was almost completely drowned out. The scenery was amusing and very different with big palm trees lined against wall to separate the entrance and walkway. My eyes widened in shock as soon as I open my menu, as the prices were just more than what I’d ever paid for in a Mexican restaurant. After pinching my wallet I chose to try their Stacked Enchiladas that entailed a tomatillo sauce and homemade blue corn tortillas, with a side of rice and beans. Alexis, my waitress, walked up to my table with the biggest smile and asked for my drink order, plus brought a basket of chips and two
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The Stacked Enchiladas made with homemade blue corn tortillas and a tomatillo sauce, and served with rice and beans, is one of the many tasty dishes at Chuy's. small bowls of dips. One was a traditional bowl of salsa; the second bowl had what they call “Creamy Jalapeno.” As soon as I ordered my drink, I gave my order for my curious taste buds. I waited at most 10 minutes before my order reached my table; with their quick and friendly service I was definitely a happy customer. But when I laid eyes on my plate I wasn’t so sure about my taste buds. I received a plate that on the left had beans and rice in the center top had a glob of cilantro, sour cream and pico de gallo. Than to
top it off I had this huge green glob to the far left of my plate with sprinkled mozzarella cheese on top. I honestly was horrified. But what’s doing a food review if I don’t try something. But I’ve got to say, when my mom said, “Don’t judge a book by its cover,” I never realized it applied to food too. I freaking loved it! After I smeared the sour cream over the green tomatillo with a dash of salt, I fell in love. Unfortunately the big chunks of shredded chicken had me chewing like a cow. I really underestimated the dish itself; it had a soothing taste and
the tomatillo added a consistent rich flavor to the chicken. If I had the time to go out and enjoy a dinner with my family I would most definitely be willing to spend the extra money to take them to Chuy’s Restaurant and see myself trying something else on the menu. Rating: 5/5 Cost: $13.08 NATALIE MURPHY I grew up in the greater Austin and San Antonio area, where Chuy’s is a local favorite and I fucking LOVE it. I moved to the Coastal Bend almost seven years ago with
my husband and have since missed a lot of my favorite places to eat. So naturally when I heard that Corpus Christi was getting its very own Chuy’s, I felt elated. I have since waited patiently for the restaurant to open and to have a chance to check it out when I didn’t have to wait an hour. As soon as we sat down we were brought a bowl of bright, fresh salsa and a basket of chips. We ordered some of their queso (famous where I’m from), and because they have big pots of it ready to go at all times, it came out within about two minutes, piping hot. In spite of the fact that it's been years since I’ve had Chuy’s, or maybe because it's been years, I knew exactly what I wanted to eat. I ordered a “Big as Yo’ Face” burrito with seasoned ground sirloin with the green chili sauce on top and some of the creamy jalapeno on the side. It came with rice and beans and some silly garnish of what may have been an attempt at pico on a piece of green leaf lettuce; honestly, it was completely unnecessary. The food was just as I expected — amazing. The burrito filling was hot and full of flavor, the green sauce spicy, and the rice was perfect. I only had one bite of the beans, but they were pretty good. The thing about the burritos from Chuy’s is that they are huge! Honestly I could only eat half of the thing and the rest went home with me. I would say that maybe I ate too much queso but that's just a silly statement. Overall the experience was awesome. The food was great, it came quickly and everything was well cooked. I give it an A all around. Rating: 5/5 Cost: $17.19
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‘Logan’ delivers a brutal last farewell Script, acting and action help end the series with a bang Jonathan Garcia jgarcia@foghornnews.com
Hugh Jackman dons the adamantium claws one last time as Wolverine in “Logan,” the 10th film in the X-Men franchise and third and final standalone film of the character. James Mangold returns to direct this last chapter after directing 2013’s “The Wolverine,” which many fans felt was entertaining, but got too over the top in its third act. The film is also the second in the X-Men franchise to receive an R rating, thanks in part to Jackman taking a pay cut to leave more money for production. After many years of seeing the famous hero get watered down by a PG-13 rating, Contributed photo/Twentieth Century Fox it’s finally the Wolverine film everyone deserves and even more. Laura (Dafne Keen) and Logan (Hugh Jackman) prepare for what is about to come along their journey in “Logan,” the third and final film in Logan works as a chauffeur the standalone Wolverine trilogy. taking care of an ailing and senile Charles Xavier (Patrick ed by an organization known as after her. ing the X-Men films, and it just seems to follow, it has strong Stewart) across the the Reavers The action sequences are well comes naturally to them. Keen, emotion and great storytelling border in Mexico. led by Donald filmed, intense and also very bru- who doesn’t have much dialogue mixed in with great action. If this Cast: Logan has aged Pierce (Boyd tal. After the last two Wolverine till later in the film, gives a strong, is Jackman’s last portrayal as WolA+ greatly, resulting H o l b r o o k ) , films were held back by a PG-13 intimidating performance as verine/Logan, then he has defiScript: in his healing abiliwho plans to rating, the claws finally come out Laura. She shows off many emo- nitely gone out with a bang and ties not working as retrieve her as we see the character go into tions with the looks she gives in made his mark as the character, A they used to, so he at any cost. full berserker mode and fans of certain situations and shows that making it hard for anyone to reCinematography: takes to painkillers This results the comics will be pleased to see acting doesn’t have to be just place him in the role. A+ and booze to cope in Logan and this. But this also shows that this with words, but with emotion as “Logan” kicks off the year of with the damage. Charles to go is the Wolverine film that Manwell. superhero movies with great acSoundtrack: One day he is apon the run and gold and Jackman both wanted But the one thing this film ex- tion, story, acting and cinemaA proached by a protect Laura, to make and it shows on the big cels at is the storyline. The way tography that make this not only mysterious woman in which they screen. the film is written gives the au- the best film in “The Wolverine” Overall: who asks Logan to discover that Jackman does an amazing job diences a sense that they have trilogy, but also one of the best A take an 11-year-old she has spe- portraying the character and, been on this journey with Logan superhero films ever made. girl named Laura cial abilities of with Stewart, the pair have a fa- after many years. It’s not your by(Dafne Keen) to her own and ther-son dynamic going on. This the-numbers superhero film that @jonathan10894 safety. But she’s is being hunt- discover why these people are works after many years of do- the Marvel Cinematic Universe
‘24’ returns with new cast but the same old stereotypes
Katie Babbitt kbabbitt@foghornnews.com
“24” was an amazing show that has given “24: Legacy” big shoes to fill, and right now those shoes are oversized. It feels like this show is a son walking around in his father’s work boots and fumbling over. The plot of “24: Legacy” follows Eric Carter, played by Corey Hawkins, and his return to America as a war hero. Unfortunately, the trouble he faces overseas comes home with him. Carter has to ask the CTU for help saving him, all the while working to fight off a large-scale terrorist attack led by Muslims. Yes, while “24: Legacy” provides a nice tip of the hat to the older show “24,” it is also playing into a big problem facing America today: racism.
Racism is a topic that has lingered over America since it was founded. At the time the original “24” aired even then it was considered outrageous. Presently, with the current media coverage, be it locally to nationwide, this plays up to that unfortunate Muslim stereotype we all know. The writers honestly took this antagonist character build to the extreme. Muslims are made out to be the most violent and extreme terrorists. Having stereotyping like this on TV is detrimental to America’s idea of equality. Imagine what would happen if Americans were stereotyped in this show. Oh wait, they are. During the series premiere we met Carter, and he has PTSD. Instead of showing how much he faced by serving our country with proper characterization they make him out to be
this cruel man. The difference in stereotyping an American and a Muslim is the latter offends most people. For a show like “Legacy” it is necessary to have a terrorist threat, otherwise this show wouldn’t exist. However, playing up this ridiculous stereotype will only encourage ideas and feelings about an already singled out-group of people. Besides, it’s just too easy to attack Muslims like this for the show and shows laziness on the writers’ part. Make the bad guy something interesting, not convenient and terror inducing. If someone was stereotyping Americans we would change their tune like that so why do this to them? As far as “24: Legacy” goes, here’s to the hope for a growth spurt that may help it fill those big shoes.
Get hooked into the world of the ‘Dragon Age’ saga
Bioware delivers great characters, solid gameplay and storytelling Catarina Murphy cmurphy@foghornnews.com “Roll 20 and you can open the locked chest.” Those are familiar words for anyone who has ever played Dungeons and Dragons, or any magical role playing game on console or with cards. These kinds of games are time consuming, equally in preparation and in actual gameplay. So, if you’re ready to dive into a game that has potential to consume your social life, I recommend “Dragon Age.” BioWare released its first game in 2009 with “Dragon Age: Origins,” a tale of violence, lust and betrayal from the beginning. You are a Grey Warden, one of the last of an ancient order of guardians who have defended the lands throughout the centuries and you must find the traitor of the order and bring him to justice. There is a romantic interest that either will divert or aid you in your mission, and there are complex moral choices you must make throughout the game that will affect which of the six endings you will receive. BioWare offers no limits in imagination with the ability to have full character customization. You can create your own hero from all your wildest imagination and mold their personality based on the decisions you make in the story. “Dragon Age” is every true RPG (role playing game) gamer’s fantasy come true, and with more than 100 hours of gameplay, multiple side quests and its own Wiki page dedicated to the story, turning off your console has never been harder. The sequel, “Dragon Age 2,” came out just two years later in 2011. Following the timeline of the previous game, you are one of the few who escaped the destruction of your home. The second game focuses more on magic, and its unique consequences and turnouts. You are forced to fight for survival in an ever-changing world, seal your alliances and make life-changing decisions that will seal the fate of the world for the next game. Some main characters from the previous game
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In “Dragon Age: Inquisition,” a cataclysmic event plunges the land of Thedas into turmoil and you must try to restore peace and order while regaining your memory.
will make appearances on the sequel, and move forward also to the third game. If you are dedicated to complete the saga in order, which is highly recommended or else you will have absolutely no clue what’s going on, by the end of this game you’ve already decided who are your favorites and who you should throw away in a chest and lose the key. The story continues with “Dragon Age: Inquisition,” which came out in 2014, and is my favorite of the three. It begins with a cataclysmic event that plunges the land of Thedas into turmoil. Chaos, confusion and darkness cast a shadow over a once-peaceful kingdom. Whatever order was accomplished from the precious games, there is none of that now, and you have somehow lost your memory and are the only person who can save this world and rebuild it anew. In conclusion, Dragon Age is time consuming, but the depth of the character’s personalities, the cleverness in the quests and beautiful scenery of the nations make it worth losing sleep over. The creators of BioWare have also been releasing possible teasers on their Twitters of a Dragon Age 4 game, but they have not confirmed it yet publicly. Fingers crossed. @Cat_MMurphy
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Dan Stevens (left) and Aubrey Plaza star in Marvel’s new hit television show “Legion,” based on the X-Men comic books. The series airs at 9 p.m. Wednesdays on FX.
‘Legion’ a gripping superhero series Marvel’s newest takes a psychological thriller approach
first episode shows that this relies on visuals and set pieces and draws you into the world, and this is going to be a wild ride. As each episode goes on, you are immediately hooked and wanting to know if what you’re Jonathan Garcia seeing is real or part of his imagination. Stevens gives a strong perforjgarcia@foghornnews.com mance as Haller as he successfully “Legion” is Marvel’s latest show channels what a schizophrenic acts on FX based off the X-Men character like without going overboard and of the same name. Created by Noah you feel for him as a character. The Hawley, known for writing and mak- acting and the direction in this show ing “Fargo” the television show, it are top notch and the television eptakes a crack at this show that is in isode format gives more opportunithe same universe with the X-Men ties than a feature film does, giving films. This show isn’t your typical time to explain certain things. superhero movie/ The show also show; it has been at times is very Cast: advertised as findtension-filled as A+ ing out what this there is a certain Script: show is exactly creature in David’s about and that’s mind that act as a A+ what makes this sort of safeguard Cinematography: show a breath of suppressing A+ fresh air. certain memoDavid Haller ries. When these Soundtrack: (Dan Stevens) has things are on A been diagnosed screen, chills will with schizophrebe guaranteed to Overall: nia as a child and be sent down your A+ has been in and spine. The story is out of psychiatric also told through hospitals all his life. certain flashbacks, After with an encounter with Syd as you will have to pay attention to (Rachel Keller), he begins to wonder each scene as if you even blink one if his sickness isn’t really a sickness second you will miss something and he could be a very powerful very important. But what makes mutant. He then is taken in by Mel- this show great is that it doesn’t anie Bird (Jean Smart), who plans follow the typical play-by-play that to use David’s abilities to his full superhero movies and television potential, but must get past certain shows are known for. This is one that obstacles in his mind that prove to doesn’t have an overblown fight or be very dangerous. An organization save-the-world trope; this is a strong known as Division 3 led by Walter visually beautiful psychological (Mackenzie Gray) plans to capture thriller that hits the mark. David to use his powers for reasons “Legion” could be one of the best unknown. As David learns about his shows on television, making this a powers, he must distinguish what is huge welcome for the X-Men unireal and what is just in his own mind. verse. See this show as soon as posAs stated, this show isn’t your av- sible, and if you missed any episode erage superhero movie or television you can catch up on FX Now or buy show as it’s more of a psychological a season pass from Google Play or thriller in the X-Men universe. The iTunes.
PERSPECTIVE
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Editorial
Give credit when it’s due
“It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge.” — Albert Einstein. Anyone who has gotten anywhere in life has gotten there with the help of a teacher. From the basic, fundamental skills needed for communication and surviving to the amazing information that fuels our minds and shapes our interests, teachers are by our side from a young age to guide us into the world and prepare us for it. So why is it that disrespecting and harassing teachers seems to have become a trend? Scrolling through social media, videos of students yelling at, pranking or even assaulting their teachers can be found and some have even gone viral. It’s disgusting and a shame that people can find that type of behavior funny, admirable or even acceptable. It’s not uncommon for the teaching profession to be shot down in any setting, though. In day-to-day conversation, teachers are looked upon as people with jobs that aren’t worthwhile. When children say they want to be teachers, they’re scoffed at. A common argument is, “What do teachers even make?” What do teachers make? A difference. An impression. A lifetime love for learning. Anyone who’s been through the school system has been influenced by one or more of their instructors. Learning is a process of transformation that always and forever will leave us coming out the other side a better person, and teachers facilitate that metamorphosis, helping however
they can. It’s time to open our eyes to the value of our nation’s educators. Men and women who give their lives to shape the future through our youth, a never-ending and toilsome task, do not deserve to be over-
looked or disrespected. Without them, society would fall apart. It may not be the most glamorous profession, but it is necessary and without a doubt one of the most important. If a teacher has impacted you here on our
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very own campus, don’t miss the chance to show your appreciation. From now through April 14, you can nominate a teacher you like for Teacher of the Year. Cast your vote for your favorite teacher at https://webapps. delmar.edu:4444/toty.
Opinion
Tariffs are step in wrong direction How has your favorite teacher influenced your life? “They encouraged me to do better and work better in life.” — Ashley Ramirez, nursing
“Them being there has impacted my whole life in general. My favorite teacher was a rock for me in my life. I feel lucky to have her voice.” — Hayden Sutherland, liberal arts “Taught me all these life lessons and showed me how to be a better person.” — Tomas Gonzales, music
“They have brought out motivation in me when I needed it. Teachers taught me how to do the right thing and set me on the right path.” — Kristopher Mungia, kinesiology
“They showed me how to be a good teacher, person, and how to be there for kids when you need them.” — Melanie Cavazos, education
“I wanted to drop out of school until a teacher changed my mind.” — Angelica Guzman, nursing
“They help you out and they change your views. They give you wisdom and gave me so much help whenever I needed it.” — Abigail Jasso, nursing
even they would have to raise their prices. Regardless, with Brittany Claramunt the tax in place the prices of our bclaramunt@ goods will go up. foghornnews.com Tariff is defined as “a tax or duty to be paid on a particular class of imports or exports.” As a nation in the past we have put President Donald Trump cam- tariffs on our goods to pay off paigned on the promise that he debt at the time. However, imwill build a wall between the plementing these tariffs often United States and Mexico and meant we didn’t have a good that Mexico will pay for it. Af- relationship with the countries. ter visiting with the president Our relationship with Mexico of Mexico and a recent phone is already on thin ice. I don’t call during his first week in of- believe we will go to war with fice, President Enrique Peña Mexico (again) unless we realNieto refuses to pay for the ly provoke them like invading wall. So Trump is going to put their country. Going to war with a 20 percent tarMexico over a iff on anything If the 20 percent tariff that Trump that comes from is planning to tariff is enacted put on imports Mexico to pay for the wall. In the is not going to end, Americans then whatever we hurt them. are going to pay export from Mexico I don’t see for the wall. the purpose of If the 20 per- we will try to make a wall. People cent tariff is enwill just get creacted then what- here, which means ative to bypass it ever we export eventually. Givit will be more from Mexico we ing our Border will try to make expensive to buy. Patrol the monhere, which ey, equipment means it will be and the manmore expensive to buy. For ex- power to protect the border ample: avocados, if the tax is will have a better result than a implemented then it would cost big wall. The layout of the wall double or triple the amount we goes through people’s propersee in the market. It is almost ty and even through a national the same thing if we get avoca- park. Trump kept to his promise dos from local farmers. Another on the wall, but not on the fact example is the Corpus Christi that WE are going to pay for it. Trade Center; if merchants import anything from Mexico they will have to pay the tax. For @BrittClaramunt them to make money or break
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1. FOOD & DRINK: Which plant is known as “pieplant” because its edible stalks often are used in desserts? 2. LITERATURE: Which of Shakespeare’s plays features a character named Viola? 3. MOVIES: Which movie featured the theme song “You’ve Got a Friend In Me”? 4. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Who served as vice president of the U.S. for 82 days before becoming president? 5. GEOGRAPHY: What two countries are connected by the Khyber Pass? 6. MUSIC: What bridge did Billie Joe jump off in Bobbie Gentry’s song “Ode to Billie Joe”? 7. ANATOMY: Where would the parietal bones be found in the human body? 8. RELIGION: What is the second book of the Old Testament? 9. GEOLOGY: What natural stone is known as Carrara?
Answers 1. Rhubarb 2. “Twelfth Night” 3. “Toy Story” 4. Harry Truman 5. Afghanistan and Paki-
n It was beloved 20th-century English novelist, journalist and critic Eric Arthur Blair -- better known as George Orwell -- who made the following sage observation: “Journalism is printing what someone else does not want printed; everything else is public relations.” n In August of last year, Charles City, Iowa, saw an over-the-top display of irony when a local bar named DeRailed was struck by -- you guessed
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Keep an open mind about a suggestion you see as unworkable. Give it a chance to prove itself one way or another. The results could surprise both supporters and detractors. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) News about an upcoming venture causes you to make some last-minute adjustments in your plans. But the extra work will pay off, as you come to learn more about the potential benefits opening up. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A more positive aspect grows out of your determination to reach your immediate goals. Continue to keep your focus sharp and on target by steering clear of petty quarrels and other pesky problems. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) By acting as a voice of reason, you can avoid adding to an already turbulent situation. You might have to shout over the tumult, but your words ultimately will be heard and heeded. LEO (July 23 to August 22) The possibility of a new acquisition always makes those Leonine eyes light up. But be careful that what you see is what you want. Appearances often can be deceiving. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) No matter how much you might feel that you’re in the right, resist saying anything that could reignite a still-unresolved situation. Let the matter drop, and move on. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Help with
it -- a derailed train car. n Thanks to Peter Jackson’s films, you’re probably familiar with J.R.R. Tolkien’s “Lord of the Rings” series, even if you haven’t read the books. There’s been quite a lot of scholarship about the novels. Most of the research focuses on literary analysis and historical analogies, and understandably so; a work of fantasy doesn’t seem to lend itself to scientific analysis. However, the Journal of Interdisciplinary Science Topics recently published an article titled, “Simply Walking into Mordor: How Much Lembas Would the Fellowship Have Needed?” In it, Skye Rosetti and Krisho Manaharan make public their calculations of the caloric intake that would have been necessary for the
a personal problem comes from an unexpected source. You also find workplace pressures easing. Use this period of calm to restore your spent energies. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) You might have to share the credit for that project you’re working on. But there’ll be enough credit to go around, and your efforts will be recognized and rewarded. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Details need to be dealt with before you can move on to another area. Make sure you don’t leave any loose ends that could later cause everything to unravel. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) News about a change in the workplace carries with it a challenge you could find difficult to resist. Check it out. It could be what you’ve been waiting for. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Allowing your artistic nature full expression will help restore your spirits and will put you in the mood to take on that new career challenge. A Libra creates excitement. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Expect to happily plunge right into a hectic social whirl starting at week’s end. Your aspects favor new friendships as well as the strengthening of old relationships. BORN THIS WEEK: Like St. Patrick (who was also born this week), your spiritual strength is an inspiration to others.
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Fellowship to walk 92 days to Mordor: precisely 1,780,214.59. n A survey from retailer Long Tall Sally found that 40 percent of American women own shoes that they know they can’t walk in, but wear them anyway. The average woman claims she can last two hours in painful shoes. n You probably know that “fuzz” has been a common slang term for police, but did you ever wonder why? It began in the United Kingdom, where police officers in London sometimes wore fuzzy hats. Thought for the Day: “There is nothing wrong with America that cannot be cured by what is right with America.” -- William J. Clinton. — King Features Syndicate Inc.
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Team Goaty’s dominates at dodgeball Dominic Perez dperez@foghornnews.com Only one day a semester, at a specific time and specific place, do you get to throw balls at people and not have anyone feel awkward about it. This semester, that meant 3:30 p.m. Feb. 27 in the gym for the intramural dodgeball tournament. It started with a four-team double-elimination tournament between teams Goaty’s, Max, Roland and BDBB. The first match between Goaty’s and Team Max offered an entertaining game, as Goaty’s was able to win easily through good teamwork to corner the last player on Team Max. The next matchup between Team Roland and Team BDBB came down to the wire as both teams were left with one person and it was Team Roland who was able to secure the win. Team Goaty’s was able to advance to the championship game with a convincing win over Team Roland that was over quite quickly. All three of the one-loss teams
were in position to win out to make it to the championship game, which made the stakes high for every team. The team that completed the challenge of staying alive was Team Roland, which had beat Team Max and BDBB back to back. This set the stage for a rematch between the Goaty’s and Team Roland, who were looking for revenge after a quick loss last time around as well as trying to win three straight games to end the tournament. The game started off with both teams pulling the trigger early, throwing dodge balls left and right with no real target and randomly hitting unsuspecting players. Then like the two matches before for Goaty’s, they started using teamwork to pick players apart one by one, giving them the win and Intramural Championship glory. Team Goaty’s included William Rivera, Bailey Barrera, Gavin Trevino and Dominic Perez. @domlive95
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ABOVE: Eric Trevino (right) braces himself as the dodgeball comes flying at him. LEFT: Trey Zambrano tries to block the incoming balls while on the ground.
Students race to the middle of the court to grab balls in hopes of knocking out their opponents in the intramural dodgeball tournament on Feb. 27. Singles tennis is up next for intramural sports, on March 7, with the Spring Break 5K Run & Relay on March 9.
A student jumps to hit the ball during the intramurals volleyball tournament in the gym. Adriana King/Foghorn News
Swaggy G crowned king of the court
Dominic Perez dperez@foghornnews.com
Past champions Thunder fell to second place after newcomers Swaggy G won the intramural volleyball championship game on March 2. The championship game came after a two-game winning streak by the Thunder as Swaggy G were coming off a two-game rest period. In the end, rest won over momentum.
It so happened that Swaggy G was only playing with five people and Thunder with seven. Against all odds Swaggy G player James Craig was ready for the challenge, saying: “We knew had to stay focused to help each other out because teamwork is important to win. We hadn’t lost a game so we were confident in what to do.” Craig said he is also looking forward to intramural basketball, which will be coming up on March 21.