Author: Samantha Douty

Samantha Douty is the editor-in-chief for the Del Mar College Foghorn. She has been working for the Foghorn since Fall 2014 and is currently a double major in Public Relations and Journalism at Del Mar College. After receiving her BA in either Public Relations or Journalism, she plans on attending law school to study corporate or copyright law. You can reach Sam at [email protected] or follow her on Twitter @SamanthaDouty.
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DMC wins big at national conference

Samantha Douty

Being a student is old news for Del Mar College’s John Ramirez. He has a master’s degree in counseling and had been working in mental health when he decided to do more. “There are times you hit a wall and you are limited in the scope of what you can do,” Ramirez said. “As a therapist I realized that very quickly and basically wanted to try and continue my work and help more people and the best way I figured I could do that was to be a doctor. “ Ramirez plans on specializing in the research side of virology,…

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DACA offers help for undocumented

Samantha Douty

The stress and daily struggle of college can become over- whelming, and for some the struggle begins before they step foot into the classroom. Programs such as Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA, give undocumented immigrants the capability to even step into a classroom. DACA is an immigration policy that allows undocumented immigrants who enter the United States under the age of 16 and before June 2007 to receive a two-year work permit and exemption from deportation. This policy allows students such as Jared Ramiro to enroll in college. “I was born in Mexico, my parents found jobs here,…

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Workforce Development Center to expand West Campus

Samantha Douty

Del Mar College’s West Campus is looking to get a new addition, the new Workforce Development Center, after the Board of Regents at its April 12 meeting approved a motion for the administration to continue with the project. The building will be located next to the Flato Technology Building facing Airport Road. The transportation, advanced welding, corporate training and process technology programs will be featured in the Workforce Development Center. “We will still have the other welding area,” said Mark Escamilla, DMC president. “This welding portion is for advanced welding.” Turner, Ramirez & Associates Inc. created the schematic design. They…

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Regents approve to censure Watts

Samantha Douty

Del Mar Board of Regents, Dist 4 – Guy Watts In a unanimous decision the Del Mar College Board of Regents approve the proposed resolution of censure of Regent Guy Watts after an investigation found Watts acted unethically. Watts was not present for the vote. The board voted to approve the investigation of Watts during the Feb. 9 meeting. Independent investigator Cobby Caputo found sufficient evidence that Watts had violated six bylaws. “This is a very serious item,” board chairman Trey McCampbell said. “A censure is the highest thing we can do under our bylaws.” The regents decided to look…

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What goes up, must come down?

Samantha Douty

Student Aaron Estrada had to remain calm as an elevator technician worked to free him. “Can the doors cut me in half?” Estrada asked as the doors were cracked open on the third floor of the White Library. The elevator was stuck between the third and fourth floors of the library on Del Mar College’s East Campus on March 23, with Estrada alone inside. “At first I was rattled,” Estrada said. “I couldn’t believe it was happening. In that situation you just have to be relaxed and stay cool.” Estrada was trapped in the elevator for approximately 45 minutes. During…