- Del Mar Libraries celebrate Banned Books WeekBanned Books Week is taking place at all Del Mar College Libraries, aiming to invoke critical thinking, challenging ideas students may (or may not) disagree with. Organized nationally by the American Library Association starting in 1982, every year since has gone to highlight the importance of the concept for students and all individuals alike, about the ills of censorship. The nationwide theme this year is “Censorship Is So 1984 — Read for Your Rights.” The DMC Libraries participate annually in the endeavor to foster conversations of freedom of speech, as well as the freedom to choose what literature or media…
- Review: TAMU-CC’s ‘Electricidad’ a devastating retelling of Greek tragedyTAMU-CC’s latest play, “Electricidad,” is not for the faint of heart. It is a vulnerable look into a family, a series of crumbling facades, and repeating the cycle of abuse under the veneer of Los Angeles gang life. The nine-person cast provides a series of spirited performances that draws the viewer’s eyes as often as they approach the viewer directly. The play, directed by Marco Munoz, is an adaptation of Sophocles’ “Electra” placed in 2000’s LA. The story revolves around the titular Electricidad looking to right the wrongs of her mother Clemencia’s murdering of her father, enlisting the help of…
- Degrees and certificates removed as part of regular curriculum managementCORRECTION: A graphic originally published with this article inaccurately reported a deactivated certification. The Certification in Computer Programming: Interactive Game Technology was deactivated. The AAS degree in Computer Programming is NOT deactivated. Del Mar has deactivated four degrees and four certificate programs due to low enrollment. At the Sep. 9 Board of Regents meeting, Del Mar College Vice President And Chief Academic Officer Jonda Halcomb gave a report on the deactivated programs to the board. The deactivated programs were approved by the department chairs, academic teams, and curriculum communities. The degrees and certificates deactivated include associate degrees in auto body…
- History professor discusses gender roles in space programA presentation about gender roles’ impact on the first women astronauts in America was held by Del Mar History Professor Erinn McComb, the author of “Gender and the Race for Space: Masculinity and the American Astronaut (1957-1983)”, her debut book published by Anthem Press. In her Sept. 24 presentation in Wolfe Recital Hall, “What Made it Possible for Sally to Ride? The Integration of NASA’s Astronaut Corps,” McComb traversed through the extensive timeline of American space travel and how the first women astronauts fought their way through a male-dominated field, leading to Sally K. Ride being the first American woman…
- The Fall 2025 Graduation Application Deadline is Right Around the CornerThe deadline for Fall 2025 graduation is this Wednesday, Oct. 1. The application can be found through the portal on the Del Mar’s website at delmar.edu. Students will need to stop by their advisor’s office to get a signed degree evaluation to complete the application. Completed applications must be returned to the Registrar’s Office, either online or in person. “You can’t graduate that semester if you miss the deadline,” Rachel Jennische, faculty advisor, said. Even if a student chooses not to attend the ceremony, an application must be submitted to receive a degree. Waiting for the last-minute means having to…
- Del Mar barista debuts self published fantasy novelDel Mar College barista Samantha Wilhite, a full-time barista at Café Del Mar is celebrating a personal milestone: the recent self-publication of her debut fantasy novel, “Hidden within the Ritarikari.” After years of writing and editing, Wilhite’s book is now available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. “I’ve been working on my book since the pandemic started,” Wilhite said, “Back in July of this year, I finished it and sent it off for publishing.” Her novel is a love story set in a richly imagined world of vampire royalty and magical kingdoms, weaving themes of choice, power, and destiny. The…
- Stone Writing Center ready to assist studentsThe Stone Writing Center, located on the second floor of the White Library at Del Mar College’s Heritage Campus, provides free, individualized tutoring designed to strengthen and develop students’ writing skills. The center is open to all academic disciplines and assists students at every stage of the writing process. To increase accessibility, the SWC offers both in-person and online services. On Heritage and Oso Creek campus, professional tutors are available on a walk-in basis to provide guidance in brainstorming, outlining, drafting, revising, and editing. Through the online platform, students may submit work 24 hours a day, seven days a week…
- Memoirist writes of fear and violence against womenWriter Jody Keisner will be on campus next week to give a reading from her new book, “Under My Bed and Other Essays.” The Del Mar Culture Programs and English and Philosophy Department are sponsoring the event at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 9 on Heritage Campus. The literary reading is open to the public and will be in the Coles Building Reading Lab, Room CB119. Keisner is an Associate Professor at the University of Nebraska at Omaha and the Editor-in-Chief of “The Linden Review.” She also writes for AARP’s “The Girlfriend,” and her essay “Runaway Mother” was named a…
- Del Mar College expands support for student-parentsDMC is reinforcing its commitment to student success by providing a broad range of resources and services for pregnant and parenting students. Through support initiatives, advocacy, and legal protections, the college aims to help student-parents balance academics and family responsibilities. Assistant Dean of Student Engagement and Retention Sara J. King said DMC offers access to a variety of financial support. “There are several financial resources and support programs that are especially relevant for students who are parents, including grants & scholarships, on-campus childcare scholarships, payment plans, and emergency aid support,” said King. Del Mar offers on-campus childcare and scholarships, basic…
- One instrument to another: a ‘Rocky’ storyI’ve never had to triple down in my life. Sure I’ve doubled down on countless occasions, but going a step beyond that has never been in the cards for me. Or at least it wasn’t, up until I got involved in this year’s “The Rocky Horror Show.” Much like last year’s production, I auditioned for the musical first, just in case I could get into the cast. When that didn’t work, I pivoted right back to my usual spot: the band. I had been talking with the music director for about a month by the time I had auditioned, and…
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