DMC student helps train others at local MMA gym

The dimly lit gym echoes with the familiar sounds of people working out. The pops of people hitting bags and pads, the struggling grunts of coaches and students grappling on the floor while having instructions called out to them.  The humid air is heavy with the smell of sweat, as fighters are gearing up to spar one another with controlled intensity. In this mix is Del Mar College physical therapy major, Colt Gillis. Gillis is a former Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter and is currently a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) coach who is no stranger to this feeling of controlled chaos.…

DMC Kinesiology Department now offering zumba classes

The Kinesiology Department at Del Mar College is extending a warm invitation to all employees by hosting Zumba classes. These invigorating sessions, offered weekly, are a testament to the department’s commitment to fostering a culture of health and wellness among DMC employees. Wellness Zumba instructor, Perla Soliz has taught Zumba for 11 years. “There is no right or wrong way to do it. Make it your own. The goal is to move and have fun! I’m happy to guide you,” said Soliz. By providing accessible and engaging opportunities for physical activity, the Kinesiology Department aims to contribute to the overall…

Self-defense classes offered to DMC students and staff

Students, faculty and staff got a free self-defense class that aimed to help them feel safe and learn basic skills to protect themselves in case of an attack.   Some who attended the class on Feb. 24 said the one-time opportunity to learn basic self-defense skills was not enough. They want DMC to provide more opportunities to continue learning the skills .    Amie Valdez, a student assistant at the Student Success Center said that learning how to defend yourself, although basic, is a necessity. Being female and leaving campus when its dark, which Valdez and others has have done. “I’ve been…

What you need to know for upcoming primary election

The Primary Election begins tomorrow, March 5. To be eligible to vote in this election, voters must have been registered before February 5. Anyone not able to vote in this Primary election cycle still has time to register for the November general election. Here are a few things you’ll need to know before heading to the polls. The Primary elections are where voters pick which candidate will represent their party in the upcoming November elections. According to Paul Gottemoller, Associate Professor of Political Science, the primaries are the biggest fight because it directly influences the outcome of the November election.…

Student spotlight: Female welder breaks generational curse

What’s your definition of the American dream? Maybe it’s a nice house, maybe it’s having your own sky view office, or maybe it’s all of the above. But for Del Mar College welding student, Joanna Tello, it’s a matter of breaking her generational curse of poor education. A dream made possible, as she put it, through the help of Del Mar College. According to DMC welding instructor, Richard Lugo, he estimates a total of 10-15 female students throughout the whole program, Tello included. An unfortunate occurrence as Lugo describes the opinion of many instructors on their female welding students.  “Honestly…