On Nov. 4, Del Mar College’s Heritage Campus hosted a special event in recognition of first-generation college students, organized by the TRIO and Educational Opportunity Center programs. The booth, located in the Harvin Center, offered a space for students to learn more about the resources available to them, while also celebrating their achievements. Angela Pena, a TRIO student assistant worker and a first-generation graduate herself, assisted with the booth. Pena, who earned her bachelor’s degree in business, expressed pride in the event. “We’re here to celebrate students who are first-generation graduates,” she explained. “It’s important for us to show that…