Author: Lola Ponce

Del Mar College is about to unleash an exhilarating new concept that’s guaranteed to revolutionize campus dynamics and ignite community connections. Brace yourself for Viking Fest: a powerhouse fusion of the Viking Fall Carnival, Dia de los Muertos Welding Competition, and Car Show. However, its success hinges on one crucial factor: your vote. Executive Director of Marketing and events, Jason Houlihan aims to merge three successful events into one calling it Viking Fest. “We’re trying to build a bigger audience which fits under this umbrella; Viking Fest,” said Houlihan. The proposed event aims to create a dynamic festival atmosphere that…

The DMC Intramurals kicked off on March 26th at the Heritage campus gym, promising an engaging series of sports events every Tuesday and Thursday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. In the opening match, Kinesiologist major Oscar Valenzuela clinched victory in pickleball, setting the stage for a thrilling tournament. With participation open to students, the event aims to foster camaraderie and promote an active lifestyle. “Pickleball is part of my Kinesiology program. I’ve been doing pickleball since January. It’s a really fun sport to get your body moving in any way possible,” said Valenzuela. Held at the convenient Heritage campus…

Sneak peek on ‘active construction site’ given by Dean of Learning Resources, Cody Gregg, on March 21 revealed first, fourth and fifth floors, with ‘some’ progress on the third floor. The near completed fourth and fifth floors have bookshelves with the books being held in a storage facility out in Houston in a climate-controlled environment. “We carried three or four frames and shelves at a time, in one elevator, up to the fifth floor,” said Gregg. Fifth floor will mostly be student study rooms, book collections, staff offices along with quiet study rooms and a view of Heritage campus grounds…