Articles Posted in 2011

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    GALLERY: Men’s Basketball: PCC vs. LA Trade Tech: Nov. 26

    Palomar College hosted the Thanksgiving Weekend Basketball Tournament.  The Comets were eliminated on Saturday, Nov. 26. with a loss to Los Angeles Trade Tech.  Palomar had the lead at halftime 36-33 but could not hold…

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    Student Government seeks donation from weapons contractor

    Palomar’s student government decided last month to partner with an international defense contractor. At the Associated Student Government’s meeting on Nov. 30, members passed a motion to seek a “monetary partnership” with BAE Systems, a…

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    FOOTBALL: Quarterback and wide receiver verbally commit

    Palomar football continued their run of getting players recruited at four-year school with two key players verbally committing the past two days. Quarterback David Fisher, conference Co-Offensive Player of the Year, made his verbal commitment…

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    Gala auction results

    The main purpose of Palomar’s 20th Annual Gala is to raise funds to support students. This was done through silent and live auctions. The event began with the silent auction in which nearly 500 guests were able to bid on an…

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    Palomar annual gala raises thousands

    Black ties and fine dresses were the attire at 2011’s Annual Palomar Gala, an event that raised well over $20,000 for student scholarships. The Gala, which saw its 20th anniversary this November, raised money through…

  • THE FEMALE PERSPECTIVE: Compared to other universities, tuition increase could be worse

    THE FEMALE PERSPECTIVE: Compared to other universities, tuition increase could be worse

    In the spirit of the recent Thanksgiving holiday, we’ve made a list of things we are thankful for here at Palomar. 1. We’re thankful that we have cheap tuition. 2. We’re thankful that we have…

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    Available transfer resources

    From counselors to websites, there are multiple resources to help students transfer from Palomar College, school officials said recently. One new way is to log onto the assist.org website.  From there, students can go to…

  • Palomar shows pride at homecoming rally

    Palomar shows pride at homecoming rally

    Palomar held its first Comet Homecoming Nov. 2 and invited Palomar students and alumni to visit with past and present college friends and faculty while engaging in multiple activities before watching a football game. According…

  • Palomar’s budgetary future unclear

    Palomar’s budgetary future unclear

      Palomar administrators held an All College Forum earlier this month and told the audience it was fortunate the school has $20 million saved because they need it now.   The administration announced earlier this…

  • Federal agents discuss dangers of trafficking

    Federal agents discuss dangers of trafficking

    One out of three runaway teens on the street will be lured toward prostitution within 48 hours of leaving home, according to FBI officials who came to Palomar recently. Palomar’s Phi Theta Kappa club hosted…