Author: Kat Van Nice

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Retirement doesn’t stop this teacher, after attending DMC

Kat Van Nice

After being Flour Bluff High School’s NJROTC Senior Naval Science Instructor for 24 years and retiring in 2017, Armando Solis is not ready to slow down yet. The retired Naval officer of 22 years has begun attending Del Mar College shortly after retirement. Solis wanted to explore something more than what he was affixed to back when he was in the military. “Del Mar afforded me opportunity to really kind of expand my horizons into other areas that I never had the opportunity to really explore,” Solis said. When Solis was in the military, he focused mainly on mathematical and…

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DMC Stone Writing Center offered on and off campus

Kat Van Nice

For almost 50 years, the Stone Writing Center has been providing one-on-one writing assistance to Del Mar College students, whether virtually or in-person. The Stone Writing Center offers more than just English course essay help. Staff also assist with resume writing, application essays and even news writing. Zakria Mohammad, a kinesiology major, said college courses differ greatly from high school courses, requiring more attention span and research. “It was kind of scary at first. Whenever you sit down and your first essay gets handed to you, you’re like, ‘Oh man what do I do?’ and it’s difficult,” Mohammad said. “Once…

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Free resources offered in the Math Learning Center

Kat Van Nice

As finals are approaching at Del Mar College, students may find themselves overwhelmed in their courses. However, the Math Learning Center is always open to assisting all students, not just math majors, free of charge. The Math Learning Center offers a wide variety of resources to students including handouts, TSI preparation, textbooks, calculators, computers, printers, Wi-Fi, and so much more. These resources are not only focused on those studying their math courses, students studying science courses may also receive assistance from the Math Learning Center. Jolette Bautista, a nursing major, said that she considers the Math Learning Center as her…

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Art exhibit honors border culture

Kat Van Nice

Del Mar College’s Art and Drama Department held an opening event for the “Now Let Us Shift” art exhibition. The Sept. 29 event featured both a panel discussion, which was held in the Bartlett Theatre, and an opening reception, which was held in the Joseph A. Cain Memorial Art Gallery. “Now Let Us Shift” is a powerful celebration of life, culture and spirituality. The art exhibition features 20 artists’ paintings and displays inspired by the life of Gloria E. Anzaldúa (1942-2004). These works connect with Anzaldúa’s writings of the U.S.-Mexico border. According to TEX Libris, the Magazine of the University…

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Auto repairs that won’t break the bank

Kat Van Nice

If you’re looking for basic car maintenance on a budget, Del Mar College’s Automotive Department offers a low-cost alternative. When cars are brought in, automotive students can use their lab time to assist in car maintenance and build their skills under supervision of their instructors. Car maintenance services can be provided to Del Mar College students, faculty and staff. Duane Beadle, an automotive professor, said that to get started with a diagnostic test, the price is $75 for every client. The client has to buy their own parts for services, but labor is free. The elimination of labor costs is…