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  Jennifer Gracia Reporter The Zydeco music helped create a Louisiana feel in South Texas for Bernie’s Famous Crawfish Boil on April 9 at Concrete Street Old Market Pavilion. Some 700 people attended the event, which serves as fundraiser for the DMC Foundation for student scholarships. “Our students, they work so hard to achieve something for themselves and their family, once people realize how dedicated the students are to investing in themselves, they are willing to help. My joy is sharing that story,” said Mary McQueen, executive director of development for the DMC Foundation. Louisiana performers Leroy Thomas and the…

Sweet tunes were played for Del Mar College students while they enjoyed their lunch in the Harvin Center April 6. The DMC Jazz Band performed under the direction of Professor David Irving. Michelle Mirelez/Foghorn Michael Williams plays the drums to the classical tune “Fly Me to the Moon” for Del Mar students enjoying their lunch.

Del Mar College is planning several events to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. All events, which are free and open to the public, will be in Room 514 of the White Library, East Campus. 1 p.m. Sept. 15 “The History and Politics of Immigration Policy: From the Lamp Beside the Golden Door to the Great, Great Wall” Adrian Clark, Ph.D., associate professor of political science, and Renato Ramirez, professor of political science, will discuss the history of immigration to the U.S., as well as the politics of immigration. The event will include a public discussion…