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Governing Board looks for new consulting firm in presidential search

Governing Board looks for new consulting firm in presidential search

Joel Vaughn February 1, 2016

Palomar hunts for headhunters. The Governing Board convened on Jan. 26 for a special meeting to discuss and amend, if needed, the request for proposal (RFP) and the timeline for the president search. During...

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Board moves to re-evaluate presidential search

Joel Vaughn February 1, 2016
Back to square one.
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Faculty still wants answers, Chair says

Joel Vaughn December 15, 2015

Palomar's faculty is still looking for answers. Although a packed crowd of faculty turned out last week to Palomar's monthly Governing Board meeting demanding answers, the elected, five-member board...

Palomar trainer, Dennis Greenhill, wraps up wrestler, Seville Hayres prior to the evenings competition against Santa Anna College at the Dome, Palomar College, Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2015. (Brandy Sebastian/The Telescope)

Trained for whatever challenges

Joel Vaughn December 8, 2015

  They’re there to pick up Palomar’s athletes when they fall or get hurt, and use specialized training to get them back in the game. Palomar’s training staff ensure the well-being...

Admired professor dies at 63

Joel Vaughn December 6, 2015

Upholstery Professor James Eric Duvall, who retired this summer, died from cancer recently, according to his colleagues. His family and friends said the charismatic and dedicated professor will...

Flags bought by students to honor Veterans for Veterans Day. These will be placed in the quad lawn on Nov. 10, 2015 at 10 a.m. by the flag pole. Students purchased flags and personalized them with the name of their hero. (Kari Clarke/The Telescope)

Palomar honors its Veterans

Joel Vaughn November 9, 2015

From 10:00-11:00 a.m. on Nov. 10 in front of the flagpole near the Student Union, Palomar College will hold a veterans remembrance event. The event will include the sale of commemorative flags, welcoming...

Two male wrestlers grapple each other while their foreheads touch. They both wear earguards.

Palomar’s state-ranked wrestling team takes down Santa Ana

Joel Vaughn November 7, 2015

With five, state-ranked wrestlers, the Comets wrangled away a victory from Santa Ana College with a score of 32-9 at their first home meet of the season. This wasn’t the first time that the Comets...

A group of male Palomar wrestlers practice in a training room with overhead fluorescent lights.

Wrestling team grapples with ‘sweat, blood’

Joel Vaughn October 12, 2015

Sweat, blood and foam mats are what a wrestler taste the most during a match. Coach Brody Barrios manages to keep his team motivated in spite of this. Palomar’s wrestling team started out its...

Professor Doug Durrant in his office during the spring 2015 semester before he retired. (Joel Vaughn/The Telescope)

Doug Durrant, beloved art professor, dies

Joel Vaughn October 1, 2015

  Art Professor Doug Durrant, who retired this summer after 44 years at Palomar, died Sept. 26 of a heart attack. Faculty and students called Durrant an influential figure in the lives of...

Associated Student Government Senator Thomas Hinch (left) and ASG President Malik Spence (right). (Joel Vaughn/The Telescope)

Interclub Council seeks to foster sense of community on campus

Joel Vaughn September 15, 2015

Student government officials and the Office of Student Affairs hope to use campus clubs to foster an on-campus community On Sept. 4, the Office of Student Affairs - as part of their leadership series...

On Tap at The Telescope: A hoppy, heavy-hitter from Stone

Joel Vaughn September 14, 2015

While nowhere near an entry-level India Pale Ale, Stone IPA sets the bar for what I expect my taste buds to be titillated by when sipping on an IPA. Originating from North County San Diego, Stone...

Dancers perform for the PaloDancers perform for the Palomar College President's Associates 24th Annual Gala at the Omni La Costa Resort & Spa on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015. (Justin Gray/The Telescope)College President's Associates 24th Annual Gala at the Omni La Costa Resort & Spa on Saturday, Sept 12. The Telescope

24th annual gala raises money for students

Joel Vaughn September 13, 2015

The goal of the event was to “raise a ton of money,” according to Associated Student Government senator Thomas Hinch. The money, raised by bids in a silent auction, goes toward scholarships and...

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