Author: Aubree Curran

The first student government meeting was held Sept. 20 in the Harvin Center at Heritage Campus. It kicked off with an introduction of the club’s officers: President Sofia Jimenez, Vice President Albert Martinez, Secretary Isabella Francisca Doria, Treasurer Anai Austin and Stephanie Garza as the communication and historian officer. Beverly Cage, adviser for the Student Government Association and director of Student Leadership and Campus Life, was also introduced. Next, the club moved into an introduction of campus resources, the most notable being the online tutoring center known as Tutor.com, which is available through Canvas in the Viking Central section. “Tutor.com…

Students encouraged to attend, give input The Student Government Association — a club you didn’t know you were already a member of, and one you didn’t know you were already contributing to. According to group president Sofia Jimenez, the SGA is one of the most important clubs to be a part of because, technically, all students already are. “When you pay your tuition, part of that tuition is student service fee. It comes partly to our Student Government Association organization and with that money we are able to do things for the students,” Jimenez said. Jimenez and the rest of…

Speech Professor Mike Jones is more than just a teacher. To students, he is a beloved professor, to faculty, a helpful hand and caring colleague. To Del Mar College, he is the 21st Dr. Aileen Creighton Award recipient.  “To be recognized as somebody who does that for my students and my faculty colleagues, that meant a lot.” Jones said. According to him, the award meant more than just teacher of the year. It was an award given to those who not only focus on the students, but the faculty as well. Someone who genuinely cares for the wellbeing and transformation…