Author: Nomaan Khan

Campus

Stone Writing Center both old and wise

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For over 40 years the Stone Writing Center has been dedicated to offering professional writing tips and instruction to Del Mar students and members of the local community. Established in 1976, it is one of the oldest writing centers in the Southwest Conference. “We’ve been around for a long time, switched many buildings, but ultimately, our main goal is and always has been, to help students understand that everyone can improve their writing,” said Assistant Instructor Margot Sorrell. She added that they just want students to feel comfortable and confident as writers. “Here they make it so much clearer, it’s…

Campus, Movies

Campus film series has new changes

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Campus film series has new changes  The Curricular Enrichment Film Series at the White library has moved from Fridays to 3 p.m. Wednesdays. Merry Bortz, professor of learning resources at the White Library, said having the films on Fridays was a hardship on students who were not on campus. The series, which focuses on using movies as an educational supplement, has been at Del Mar since 2000. Its main purpose is to give students a different perspective to study their subjects from. Bortz said the films help bring “real-world context” to an issue or concept they are studying. “The films…

Campus

SGA earns award

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The Del Mar College SGA attended the Texas Junior College Student Government Association convention April 5-8 in Austin, where students took part in competitions and discussion panels. Julia Cruz, a sophomore at DMC, was one of the students who took part in the convention, and said the convention is “a way for students to get heard and make change happen.” The theme for this year’s convention was “Breaking the Sound Barrier.” There were intensive discussions about DACA that brought forth differing views and opinions from students all over Texas. DMC’s students submitted many DACA-themed articles and papers, and there was…

Campus, Community

Culinary students creating delicacies

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Program holds weekly meals for real-world practice While many students get stuck repeatedly looking at pages of text, some at Del Mar College get to learn by stirring and cooking up food. The Del Mar Culinary Arts program prepares students with a passion for food to become professionals in the food industry. “We’re trying to build future chefs. We train our students to ultimately become executive chefs in their own respective fields,” said Chef Israel “Izzy” Villanueva, culinary arts instructor. Villanueva said the program at DMC is very diverse, with students who range from 16 to 60 years old. Some…

Entertainment

Help out on your break

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Local organizations offer volunteer opportunities  It’s nearly spring break again, and while many Del Mar College students will be looking for the liveliest spots to hang out and celebrate, some will be spending time volunteering and giving back to the community. “Volunteering shows you are willing to go outside your comfort zone and are taking an interest and responsibility in your community,” said Vanessa Adkins, DMC Career Development coordinator. Even a bit of volunteering done over a short time like spring break will be “definitely valuable” on their resume, she said. “It’s all about networking. You never know who you…