A DEL MAR COLLEGE STUDENT PUBLICATION
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 distributed $104,500 in emergency aid to 340 students in 2023, according to Associate Vice President of Development Matthew Busby. With a recent change to the program, that number is expected to jump this year. Initially students applying for Emergency Aid needed minimum cumulative grade point average, or GPA, of 2.0 to 2.5. This has been removed. Now students, both new and returning, have the chance to apply and receive funds on a case-by-case basis. “We know students face crises that are unexpected, and, in that moment, they don’t have time to wait for FASFA. They need a quick…
As Del Mar College Vice President Rito Silva took a knee to plant a flag, he couldn’t help but think of his father. “I think of my dad every day,” said Silva, whose father was killed in Vietnam when Silva was just 8 months old. “I think of the sacrifice he made. I see serviceman here and I think of my dad and how he would be treated. I know I’m doing his name proud.” Silva joined several other college officials, faculty and students in honoring veterans during a memorial flag service ahead of Veterans Day on Nov. 7. DMC…
The Vocal Vikings, Del Mar College’s speech and debate team, is seeking new members ahead of its season opener at the Bayou Bucket swing tournament Oct. 23, which will be held virtually. Students will have the opportunity to compete in speaking and storytelling events against other Texas schools such as The University of Texas and Texas State. Competitive events include Impromptu Speaking, Informative Speaking, Prose Interpretation, Dramatic Duo, Extemporaneous Speaking, Persuasive Speaking, Program Oral Interpretation, After Dinner Speaking, Communication Analysis, Drama Interpretation and Poetry Interpretation. To join, students must complete an informational packet, maintain a GPA of 2.5, attend weekly…