Category: Collegiate

Collegiate students present topics to classes After watching them face the struggle of addiction, 18-year-old Jasmine Pena worried every day for the well-being of her mother and father. Her parents, addicted to meth, were in and out of jail most of her life. “My mom would steal from any store she could; my step-dad was a compulsive liar, and it was very obvious that they did not get enough sleep,” Pena said, struggling with tears. Pena told her story with her teammates at the Collegiate Inspiring Volunteerism in the Community (CIVIC) presentation forum, which is dedicated to informing younger students…

Del Mar home to nearly 60 Registered Student Organizations  Joseph Mapue used Rush Week to show students how they can help better humanity. Mapue, who has been a member of Del Mar’s Social Work Student Association for two years, has had a personal connection to the contributions the association does. “Last semester, I helped build water stations for migrants crossing over. It was very rewarding because you’re trying to prevent death and that alone is a humanitarian effort,” Mapue said. Late last year, the SWSA heard of immigrants dying from dehydration and wanted to help. Four members built three water…

Del Mar, Collegiate officials ready to investigate complaints A Collegiate High School senior says she recently was verbally and sexually harassed by a Del Mar College student on the East Campus, saying the Del Mar student requested sexual favors from her. With Del Mar College being a nontraditional school and housing Collegiate High School, students from various age groups are contained together on one campus. The process for sexual harassment investigations varies slightly for each. “We need to educate our students on how you don’t have to be nice but you don’t have to be rude if some strange person…