Ask the Vikings Episode 1

Every person who is eligible to vote in the upcoming mayoral special election must do so. So many people who are able to vote don’t think it’s necessary, but not voting is irresponsible and basically throwing away one of the only chances you really have at making a difference in your community. If you don’t vote, can you really complain about what happens in your town? Not only should you vote, it’s your duty to know whom you’re voting for. It’s also your responsibility to be knowledgeable about who’s going to be in charge. Can you imagine not knowing anything…

For growing numbers of students, dual credit is a vital part of the Del Mar College experience. This service gives high school students the opportunity to get ahead in their college careers. In the 2014-15 fiscal year, DMC reported a $2.1 million loss in relation to dual credit classes. Dual credit students pay $99.99 for a three-hour course. A traditional student pays $353 for the same course. Despite the loss, President Mark Escamilla recently told the Foghorn that the college has no plans to raise the rate. Simply put, the benefits outweigh the cost. The purpose of the dual credit…

Changes continue to happen at Del Mar College. In addition to the progress at the new Oso Creek Campus, notable changes to the former East Campus are taking place. Aside from the name change to Heritage Campus, which took place at the beginning of the fall semester, the most obvious is the demolition in progress of the historic and often haunted Heritage Hall, which was built in 1943. The ongoing demolition project started during winter break. Unfortunately, the flattening of Heritage Hall caused the closing of employee parking behind the Memorial Classrooms building and the spaces between Richardson Performance Hall…