Author: Warren Maxwell

Campus

Campus strays lead to concern

Warren Maxwell

As humans we tend to have a furry companion or two we keep close to us. Pets are an important part of most people’s lives, but what about when they’re just random animals roaming the streets? “People who are familiar with dogs let their guard down,” said Lauren White, Del Mar College chief of security Strays are a serious issue that the campus has faced in past semesters. However, we don’t always think about the animal’s perspective when we see these furry creatures on campus. “When you smile at a dog he thinks you’re baring your teeth at it. We don’t…

Campus, Collegiate

Campus clubs recruit during Rush Week

Warren Maxwell

Del Mar was able to engage students and find their particular interest with Club Rush Week. Tables were set up around the Harvin Center to provide students with information about the many different clubs the college has to offer. Some of the clubs included SGA, Press Club, Viking Fellas and more. Club representatives were able to recruit many students and give out valuable information about their clubs.

Entertainment, Movies

‘Sierra Burgess’ displays unique style

Warren Maxwell

When it comes to high school, no one feels like more of an outcast than Sierra Burgess (Shannon Purser). From straight A’s to extra curricular activities, Sierra is a prime example of a model student, at least in her eyes. Throughout “Sierra Burgess is a Loser,” Sierra’s main goal is simply to get into Stanford. However, after talking to an adviser she finds out that her resume could use a little more than just good grades. Sierra has to make the ultimate discovery if she ever wants to get into Stanford — who is she, and how can she make…

Campus, Education

Transfer Day Sept. 20

Warren Maxwell

College reps can help students make the next step Sometimes applying for college isn’t as simple as expected. Fortunately, the Career Development Center aims to ease the process with Transfer Day. The event, coordinated by Vanessa Adkins with Del Mar College’s Career Development office, brings more than 50 colleges to campus to talk to students about their next steps. Adkins, whose job is to help students make that next jump in life, said she enjoys finding the resources to help them succeed. “I know growing up I was a first-generation, low-income student, and I didn’t think it was realistic going…

Column

Faith

Warren Maxwell

Remedy of the King of Kings  “Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stop; but a good word maketh glad.” — Proverbs 12:25   As human beings we are always prone to make mistakes, or lean on ideas we don’t completely understand. When the pressures of life get us down our first instinct is to withdraw and build up stress. When we have that surprise pop quiz we didn’t study for, or our kid receives an unexpected trip to the doctor, it sometimes becomes hard to cope with the unexpected. This is where having faith in God comes into…