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Del Mar College partnered with the American Cancer Society and kicked off Breast Cancer Awareness Month on Oct. 1 with Del Mar College Rocks Pink. Veronica Barrera/Foghorn A visit from local firefighters, with an opportunity for selfies, and a pink fire truck were part of the opening event. Del Mar College Rocks Pink is a monthlong campaign full of activities. “We are grateful that we can take advantage of this opportunity to educate and bring awareness to the Del Mar community,” said Catherine Munoz-Myers, publications specialist at Del Mar College. Julia Rodriguez/Foghorn Mary Lou Cruz, a cancer survivor, was one…

Early Learning Club donates more than 500 stuffed animals Del Mar College’s Early Learning Club set out to give children a “gesture of hope” for its ninth annual teddy bear drive. By the time it was done, that gesture had been repeated hundreds of times. The Early Learning Center donated over 575 bears and stuffed animals to the American Red Cross to benefit children affected by disaster. “Last year, Hurricane Harvey hit and because it hit our area, it means more to us,” said Renee Torres, president of the Early Learning Club. She added that the purpose of the drive…

Del Mar College held its annual spooky fun fair on Oct. 30 in the Harvin Center on East Campus featuring goblins and games, prizes for best costumes and food and fun for everyone. Del Mar College’s Student Leadership and Campus Life sponsored the event, which featured several registered student organizations. Students had a howling good time while helping student groups raise funds for their organizations and the worthy community causes they support. Gabby Rodriguez/Foghorn Derek De La Fuente receives some assistance from his family playing the water shooting game. Author Meagan Falcon Meagan Falcon is currently a double major in Digital Media and Journalism at…