Articles Posted in the Focus Category

Focus: A unique look at who and what makes Palomar (and its students) tick.

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    Faking it

    Welcome Back! Now, get your mind out of the gutter… I’m talking about a tan. Since 2011 is done and over with, I want to start 2012 off with a bang. Well not really a…

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    Palomar’s new humanitarian club promotes global change

    The holidays usually bring people closer together and make them more willing to go the extra mile to help someone in need. Palomar College is no different. The new club, Palomar 4 People joined together…

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    Earn credits, burn calories on campus

    The Fitness/Wellness Center, located on Palomar’s San Marcos campus, is a perfect way to burn calories and earn school credits, according to Palomar officials. The center is not only open for students but also available…

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    This season’s hottest Halloween costumes

    Halloween is an excuse to let out your inner child or even your inner demon. Everyone who dresses up for the holiday has a different method to their madness. Some people dress up to impersonate…

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    There’s an app for that.

    Is your laptop too heavy to carry to school? Do you have smartphone? Do you have an APP that makes school work easier? According to computerhope.com, the first truly portable computer was released April 1981.…

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    Students find work at Palomar

    On campus jobs offers students a plethora of employment opportunities that are tailored to their academic needs. There are two primary modes of on campus employment students can explore. They include becoming a student worker…

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    Palomar’s top majors

    There are many popular career paths offered at Palomar, but five are the most popular with local students. These courses aren’t the highest paying, or even necessarily in the highest demand, but they are the…

  • Players Sports Bar, located in San Marcos, attracts a large crowd for a college football game on Aug. 27.(Daniel May/The Telescope)

    Local sports hot spots

    Football season is back. And unless you’ve snagged a ticket to the game or have a big screen TV and plenty of food and beer you’ll want to find a place where the drink specials…

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    The Well club is spreading God’s word on campus

    “Gospel centered. Relationally connected. Missionally driven.” These three phrases are the heart and soul of Palomar’s The Well college ministry club. This is the first year that the Well is an official Palomar club, though…

  • Palomar student, Jon Campbell gets assistance from library staff, Laurel Moran at the campus library. (Joan Daugbjerg/The Telescope)

    Library stacked with helpful resources

    Put simply, Palomar Librarian Katherine Gannett wants to help you. “We really want people to ask for help,” said Gannett, the Administrative Manager for the Palomar College Library. As the library’s manager, Gannet encourages students…