Riding local transportation all the time is not something I am unfamiliar with. Growing up in New Jersey it was a way of life for me, whether that was hailing a taxi with groceries in hand, or using the subway system to visit family in New York City. In Texas, public transportation is viewed as limited and a secondary option for multiple reasons. Whereas in the high metropolitan areas on the east coast it’s the backbone for the working class.  I chose the Hillcrest/Baldwin route. Upon initial arrival to the bus shelter I was greeted by plenty of pigeon droppings…

Student organizations had the opportunity to recruit new members and promote club involvement during Club Rush Week across all Del Mar campuses Sept. 14-18. The event gave students the opportunity to connect with campus organizations, find a community, and engage with important social, religious, and professional growth opportunities. The event, held every semester, serves as a hub for peer-to-peer networking and provides a structured pathway for students to either join existing organizations or launch entirely new ones through the Student Government Association. Club Rush Week is important in student development since it links academic and social life together. Organizers emphasize…

Gov. Greg Abbott visited Del Mar College Aug. 13, to support lessened screentime in K-12 education in Texas. Abbott was joined by state reps. Denise Villalobos and Todd Hunter, along with school administrators, superintendents and Del Mar College staff at the Lichtenstein Center for Early Learning on Heritage Campus. He unveiled the push to limit screentime in part of a broader plan to make Texas the nation’s top state in education for Pre-K-12. According to U.S. News and World Report, Texas is currently ranked 30th for best Pre-K-12 education. “My solution is to create a learning environment that prioritizes physical…