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Clubs set to welcome students during Del Mar’s Rush Week

Students looking to get the most out of their college experience may want to check out Rush Week, set for Sept. 14-18 in the Harvin Center. Anyone who wants to get involved with a cause or just make new friends can find those with similar interests as dozens of campus clubs set up booths and recruit new members. Clubs such as the Biology & Health Science Club, Phi Theta Kappa, Press Club, Del Mar Guild of Gamers and more are existing clubs that may be present at Rush Week. A variety of clubs support many areas of interest, and Rush…