Author: Jaylyn Garcia

Kinesiology instructor Judith Phillips has been named this year’s recipient of the prestigious Dr. Aileen Creighton Award for Teaching Excellence. Phillips said she was surprised to win the award, named after a professor who taught at Del Mar for 42 years and given to professors who show the passion and dedication that Creighton did. “It’s very humbling to look out and think that my peers think that much of me,” Phillips said, “I didn’t expect it.” Phillips, who has been teaching for 31 years, said she was inspired by her sister, who is also a college instructor, and to this…

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…

Team fights back from early loss to claim championship In a double elimination three-on-three basketball intramural tournament, five teams did their best to dribble their way to victory. After losing an early game, team Life worked their way through the bracket to make a comeback. Game by game, Life made it back to the main draw and faced the undefeated team Most Hated. After an incredibly close game team, Life seized the championship 18-17. “Our team’s biggest strength is passing the ball well, communicating and making sure you can get open on the court,” said Life team member Trevon Favors.…