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Del Mar College Professor Reflects on 37 Years of Teaching as He Nears Retirement

Kim Frederick, drama professor at Del Mar College, is wrapping up his final semester after 37 years of service. As the end of his career approaches, Frederick looks back on the changes and constants he’s witnessed in both the college and in his own life. “Most students go to a university and realize they had it better at Del Mar,” Frederick said, noting the personalized attention students receive at the college. “The classes are more personal here.” Frederick, with nearly four decades of teaching experience, sees the core challenges students face today as similar to those he encountered when he…

Volleyball to start intramural season

New season brings students to meet new people 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…

Bond approval brings change

$157 million to be spent on East and West campuses Amber Quaid / Managing Editor The Del Mar College East and West campuses are about to have some major changes over the next several years with the recent approval of the 2014 Del Mar College Bond Proposition. Buildings will be destroyed, roofs will be repaired, existing buildings will be renovated and fire alarms will be updated. These are just a few of the projects within the new bond. On Nov. 4, voters approved the bond by a 60 percent to 40 percent margin. The bond allows DMC to use $157 million…