An ode to college clubs, RSOs
Del Mar has been through changes over the years, but what has stuck around always is student clubs. Since Del Mar’s opening in 1935, activities and clubs slowly grew from only a few small department groups into the busy student organizations around now. In the earlier years, most clubs were connected through academic programs. These departmental registered student organizations (RSOs) gave students a way to go over real world skills, compete in events and represent their club. As Del Mar expanded, the Student Life office created a formal system for registering and supporting clubs, helping them with events and fundraisers. …