Searching for a place to study for finals

Brittany Claramunt @BritClaramunt bclaramunt@foghornnews.com Whether at home or on campus, students are likely searching for a comfy, quiet place to study for finals. Del Mar College is a nontraditional school so it caters to students in a variety of situations. For Tabitha Claypool, a nursing major, a quiet place is hard to come by when trying to manage a full house. “I have four kids so I can put them to bed then I can go study in my bedroom,” Claypool said. Other students face a similar situation with kids but find peace and quiet on campus. “I have a…

SSC welcomes new students

The Student Success Center is usually a place one goes to get serious. But at its second annual open house on Sept. 29, it had more of a party atmosphere. The center, on the first floor of the St. Clair Building, held an “Open House, Open Hearts” event that offered gaming with a tutor, snacks and meet-and-greets with a success coach. “The event was … something where students could de-stress in a positive way,” said Jennifer Gracia, a student who works in the Student Success Center. “The Success Center is open to all students. If you are shy and don’t…