Day: February 9, 2015

Campus

Obama’s community college plan met with excitement

Meagan Falcon

  Sarah Fecht Reporter   At his recent State of the Union address, President Barack Obama proposed free community college for those who qualify. Obama said he hopes the proposal encourages more Americans to attend college and to remove the financial burden that prevents many from enrolling. “Our high school graduation rate has hit an all-time high,” Obama said. “More Americans finish college than ever before. … By the end of this decade two in three job openings will require some higher education, two in three. And yet we still live in a country where too many bright, thriving Americans…

Campus, Forum

DMC president emphasizes college’s mission

Meagan Falcon

Editor’s note: While the Foghorn is and always will be the voice of Del Mar College students, we felt it was important to make sure the president’s letter about the college was accessible to all.     When I began my tenure as President of Del Mar College, my alma mater, I stated that I would value ALL students in this community, regardless of race, ethnicity or socio-economic background, and that I looked forward to the chance to present ALL students with the opportunity to earn a quality college education and achieve their own dreams. As I begin my seventh…

Campus

QEP Essay Contest awards cash scholarships

Meagan Falcon

  Kira Hays Co-editor-in-Chief   Getting a college education is expensive. Sometimes financial aid and loans just don’t cut it. Fortunately, there are myriad scholarship opportunities available for students. One example is the QEP Essay Contest that was held at Del Mar College in the fall of 2014. The QEP, or Quality Enhancement Plan, and the Vikings Alumni Association put together this scholarship opportunity for students. The students who participated in the contest were required to write a 300- to 500-word essay on the usefulness of algebra concepts in non-math classes. Numerous students took part in the contest, all vying…

Entertainment

‘Super Smash Bros.’ excites brawlers

Meagan Falcon

  Victor Rhodes Reporter   “Super Smash Bros.” for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U is not what I expected from Nintendo or the game’s creator, Masahiro Sakurai. After the game’s official announcement and hyping through screenshots, gameplay information and media briefings, my expectations were high until I finally played it. More than 40 characters from different Nintendo franchises are available. Guest mascots from Namco (Pac-Man), Sega (Sonic) and Capcom (Mega Man) also make appearances along with unlockable hidden characters. As many as four players can fight one another locally, online or solo. Like previous entries, the main goal is to…

Entertainment

Animals come to life on the big screen

Meagan Falcon

  Kira Hays Co-editor-in-chief   What do you get when you put a rebellious, outspoken, smug fox in a situation that puts his family and friends at risk of losing their homes? You get Wes Anderson’s first stop-motion film, “Fantastic Mr. Fox.” The story is of an urbane fox, voiced by George Clooney, who cannot resist returning to his farm-raiding ways and must help his community survive the farmers’ retaliation. Children will love its adorable characters while adults will marvel in its ability to connect with them. The Ride-In Theater will screen “Fantastic Mr. Fox” once the sun goes down…