Author: Lola Ponce

In the Coastal Bend region, where the rhythms of life are often underscored by the melodies of music, there exists a profound sense of loss as the community mourns the passing of a beloved figure: Del Mar College Music Professor David Irving. Yet amidst the sorrow, there is a collective acknowledgment of the enduring legacy left behind by this musical maestro. For 45 years, Irving graced the music halls of Del Mar College, where he not only imparted his extensive knowledge of music but also instilled within his students a deep-seated passion for the art form. With the intricacies of…

A new event at Del Mar College is in the works to combine the long-time Viking Fall Carnival, the Dia de Los Muertos Welding Competition, and a Car Show into one event that could generate more exposure for the college programs and raise more funds for student organizations.  But first, the college needs students’ input said Jason Houlihan, DMC’s executive director of marketing and events. “We want to get the student club and organizations’ buy-in because I think it’s going to be more successful with them versus trying to do something separate,” Houlihan said. “It helps the college but also…

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…