

A DEL MAR COLLEGE STUDENT PUBLICATION

Colby Farr The Finely Theatre became the site of an alien invasion — if only briefly — as drama students transformed into fantasy characters for Project Del Mar’s “The Universe of The Funtastics.” Now in its 11th year, drama students took the skills they gained throughout the semester to create a character from another planet. “I’m feeling really proud,” said Mariah Massengill, who became Prisma Paradigm for the April 27 event. “I picked a really challenging design and I’m glad I was able to pull it off.” Students had two weeks to start and complete their final project. “Creativity is…
Lisa has dyslexia, which causes her to struggle with the basic student demands such as note taking and keeping up with the assigned reading. The Del Mar College freshman registered with the disabilities office and has qualified for assistance in her class. But, after more than two weeks of searching, she has been unable to find anyone to take notes in her English class. The Foghorn has changed Lisa’s name at her request to protect her privacy. NO RECORDING According to Lisa, she has not only been unable to take notes, she has also not been allowed to record the…
On Jan 30 Texas State University professor of Journalism and Mass Communication, Gilbert D. Martinez spoke on Free Speech rights and First Amendment rights to DMC journalism and media students prior to giving a speech at the Heritage campus Retama room. Martinez discussed the challenges facing free expression in today’s digital age and emphasized the need for protecting constitutional rights. He urged students and faculty that attended to remain vigilant in defending press freedom and the public’s rights to access information. Author Lola Ponce
