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Photo exhibit to begin
A special exhibit, “Through My Lens,” featuring photography from eight continuing education students will open this month. Digital photography is just one of the personal enrichment courses available at Del Mar. These classes are ideal for people wanting to gain knowledge about hobbies.The courses are non-credit classes and have included clown school, hula, photography and more. Jeff Janko, instructor of photography for the Continuing Education program, teaches beginner, intermediate and advanced photography. “The wonderful thing about a show of this type is that it will reveal that photography is a personal way of looking at the world,” Janko said. “Everyone…
Spectacular health, fun at fall events
Del Mar hosted a variety of spooky fun festivities during Oct. The Spooktacular Health Fair was held on Oct. 25 followed by the Fall Carnival on Oct. 27. Both events were held at the Harvin Center. The Counseling Center hosted a Haunted House at the health fair where students were guided through different rooms of scary themes. Topics covered suicide, depression and abuse. The tour ended with a shot bar where willing students were served flu shots. The Fall Carnival is an event for DMC Clubs who wanted to participate. Each club created a booth with a game, craft or…
Professor: ‘I meant no harm’
Clark, criticized by governor, denies trying to influence students An online political comment by an associate professor of political science at Del Mar College has gone viral, with Gov. Greg Abbott saying he doesn’t belong on the state payroll. But the professor, Adrian Clark, said he didn’t know he was violating policy and denies claims he was trying to influence his students. “I’m surprised people are so upset and the way it’s being presented,” Clark told the Foghorn News on Oct. 25. “People don’t have the facts. There’s a false narrative that I am giving credit for voting a certain…
Scary fun at Oct. 26th fall fest
The annual spooky fun fair featuring goblins, ghosts and ghouls will be held from 5-10 p.m. Oct. 26 at the Harvin Center. The event is sponsored by Student Leadership & Campus Life and Registered Student Organizations. Booths created by campus clubs help student groups raise funds for their organizations and the worthy community causes they support. Admission is free with tickets 50 cents for games. Face painting, moon jumps and costume contests round out the event.
Art inspired by Hispanic Heritage
Hispanic culture, food and art is celebrated in the United States every year between mid-September to mid-October. In Fall 2017, Hispanics made up 67 percent of the Del Mar students, according to enrollment records. The campus participates in the celebration with speakers, art and movies. Hispanic Heritage Month recognizes the achievements and contributions of Hispanic American champions who have inspired others to achieve success, according to the government’s Hispanic Heritage Month website. “Throughout the history of the United States, people have come from various parts of the globe and have contributed to build this nation where we live today.…
Putting the ‘I’ in America
First-time voters become part of the power force in upcoming elections Turning 18 comes with a lot of milestones, but voting is especially important this year because it’s the midterm election after the controversial election of President Donald Trump. Collegiate High School senior Sam Muilenburg grew up hearing about the day of her birth because it fell on the unusual election of George W. Bush and Al Gore in 2000. The vote in Florida was too close to call, which left the nation without knowing which candidate would become president. The United States Supreme Court eventually ruled to stop the…
Murder, mystery and money
Group plans interactive fundraiser to help foster children A local nonprofit hopes to raise funds through a hair-raising interactive murder mystery event. Agape Ranch, which aims to establish a self-sustaining foster care community and housing programs for young adults during their college years, has planned a Mystery, Murder and Masquerade fundraiser from 6:30-10 p.m. Sept. 21 at the Corpus Christi Yacht Club. Guests will be treated to an interactive murder mystery, live and silent auctions and hors d’oeuvres. Everyone attending is encouraged to wear masquerade attire and a mask. However, 30 masks made by foster children will be available for…