Author: Jessica Russell

The Disability Services department recently honored five college employees for going the extra mile to help students. Gerald Betty, Alexander Heatherley, Jennifer Oden, Andrea Johnson and Paula Kenney-Wallace were named Advocates of the Year at an Oct. 26 ceremony in Wolfe Recital Hall. “It is an honor to Inspire students,” Betty said, adding that he wants his students to succeed even if they need a little help. Heatherly said he enjoys seeing students reach their full potential. “It is an honor to inspire students,” Heatherly said. The department has served more than 600 students this year, a 9 percent increase…

You may feel like home is the safest place to be, but 74 percent of all fire deaths take place there, according to the National Fire Protection Association. Half of all home fires start in the kitchen, and about seven people die per day in house fires, the group said. “Fire is not a joke, it is dangerous, and you should know your fire plan before a fire occurs,” said Melanie Flores, a Del Mar College nursing major. During Fire Safety Week, Oct. 7-13, officials often stress life-saving tips. “Once out, stay out,” Fire Captain Robert Ruiz once said, meaning…