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Comet on the road to Rio

Fern Menezes • May 19, 2016

Former Comet Sarah Hammer heads to 2016 Games with intent & determination.

Current Events Quiz #13

Fern Menezes • May 17, 2016

1. What famous rock star died on April 21? 2. When Beyonce went to the Met Gala, what was her dress made from and who was the Designer? 3. What is the new temporary name for Budweiser? 4. How...

Getting a Scholarship – or Two

Fern Menezes • May 11, 2016

If you are in need of financial help to get through school then scholarships might be just the way to go. Although a scholarship is a monetary award it is not always based on financial need. It’s free...

Current Events Quiz #12

Fern Menezes • April 13, 2016

1. What event has made Coachella, Calif. famous? 2. What will the minimum wage be by the year 2022? 3. Who is the late, great Padre baseball player also known as Mister Padre? 4. What is a grunion...

Admired professor dies of cancer

Fern Menezes • April 11, 2016

A memorial celebration was held on Friday, March 25 to commemorate the life of Dr. Judy Wilson, who died on March 19. Dr. Wilson retired in the Fall of 2015 after learning her cancer had returned. At...

Current Events Quiz #11

Fern Menezes • March 13, 2016

1. Which U.S. TV series is the most pirated outside the U.S.? 2. Mother Theresa is also known as the Saint of the _________? 3. Who is the world's richest female athlete that has also tested positive...

Current Events Quiz #10

Fern Menezes • February 29, 2016

1. What two leaders from which two churches met for the first time in over 1,000 years? 2. How many of Palomar's sports athletes earned PCAC Academic Honors for the Fall 2015 season? 3. What is the...

Student government at work

Fern Menezes • February 29, 2016

The weekly meeting of the Associated Student Government (ASG) is held at 1 p.m. on Wednesdays. Many student issues are discussed at each meeting including budget and campus concerns. There are four remaining...

Leadership should be top priority

Fern Menezes • February 22, 2016

Once again the Governing Board has delayed finding Palomar College a leader. How long does it take to find a new president for Palomar College, nobody knows, not even the ones that should know. In 2003,...

Current Events Quiz issue #8

Fern Menezes • February 1, 2016

Test your worldly knowledge 1. What historical event happened on the Eastern U.S. coastline in January 2016 that involved 11 states, caused 42 deaths, and lead to the cancellation of 13,000 flights? 2....

Consorting with an enemy

Fern Menezes • February 1, 2016

Sean Penn was born August 17, 1960 in Santa Monica, Calif., his parents and two brothers are in the movie business. He has a high school diploma and was enrolled in an auto mechanics class and took a speech...

2016 Teacher of the Year

Fern Menezes • February 1, 2016

One of the toughest decisions to be made before February 5 is to name your favorite Instructor, Librarian, or Counselor. It’s time to cast your ballot for the Distinguished Faculty Award. Palomar has...