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Palomar College President Robert Deegan was appointed President in 2004. He has decided to to retire after serving 10 years at Palomar College, San Marcos, Calif. Oct. 21, 2014. (Paul Nelson/The Telescope)

Why Palomar’s president decided to retire

Susan Whaley November 3, 2014

The president of Palomar College announced his decision to retire for the end of next semester. Robert Deegan has been the president of Palomar for nearly ten years and announced his decision to...

Monday, Oct. 21, 2013. Jessica Garcia, a representative from Vista Community Clinic, informs Andrew Smith, an 18 year old freshman, about health and the importance of physicals. Although Andrew’s educational goals to become an aerospace engineer, he also understands health plays an important roll in life. (Harim Arjon/The Telescope)

Palomar students have health care through Health Services on campus

Fern Menezes November 3, 2014

Many students may not realize that upon enrollment at Palomar College a fee was paid for health insurance. That fee, per semester, is only $19. This is a state-mandated fee for all students, full and...

PUENTES decorated their club booth in a Dias de las Muertos theme with sugar skulls, ofertas, and marigolds at the Halloween Escape event Oct. 30, 2014. (Angela Marie Samora/The Telescope)

Halloween Escape brings Halloween spirit to Palomar

Emily Rodriguez November 3, 2014

Spooky Halloween music, a vibrant emcee luring students to participate in games, and students dressed in their Halloween costumes going from booth to booth was the scene that filled the Student Union...

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World Language professors share struggles, triumphs

Leah Baena November 3, 2014

For the third year in a row, Palomar’s World Language Department invited foreign language faculty from California State University San Marcos and MiraCosta College Oct. 24 to network and help students. “The...

Alex Graves again went undefeated and remains No. 1 in state rankings with a 16-0 record. (Philip Farry/The Telescope)

Comets Wrestling conquers Meathead Movers Invitational

Mike Adams October 30, 2014

  Palomar College's Wrestling team continued their great season with an overall victory at the Meathead Movers Invitational tournament held at Cuesta College on Saturday, Oct. 25. With three...

Sophomore MJ Bailey ,20, hula hoops during the Comet Celebration in the quad at Palomar College on Oct. 22, 2014. The Comet Celebration is a two-day event hosted by the Associated Student Government (ASG). (Casey Cousins/The Telescope)

ASG event helps stressed students unwind

Hayley Ulle October 26, 2014

In the midst of midterms, the Associated Student Government hosted a two-day event that gave students a chance to take a study break on campus. Music streamed from speakers near the Palomar College...

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Palomar student hospitalized after bacteria diagnosis

Fern Menezes October 26, 2014

A Palomar college student was hospitalized with meningococcal bacteria on Oct.19 and is reported to be recovering . The student was on campus once in the last three weeks, officials said. The San Diego...

Former Palomar College Associated Student Government Vice President Justin Rios talks with Senator Fernanda Rodriguez during an ASG meeting on Oct. 22, 2014. (Paul Nelson/The Telescope)

Student government vice president resigns

Susan Whaley October 25, 2014

The Palomar College Associated Student Government is now without a vice president. After four weeks, the vice president officially resigned on Oct. 23 according to ASG President Jason Hosfield. Justin...

Stu Miller's pumpkin patch is crowded in San Marcos with people ready to purchase items for this years Halloween festivities. (Meredith James/The Telescope)

Halloween haunts many across the world

Gerald Tovar October 20, 2014

In some parts around campus you can begin to see the kiss of fall as leaves turn to orange. The smell of fall is beginning to grasp the air in the cold early morning, and the days beginning to end...

President Deegan posing with Palomar staff before the ribbon cutting ceremony at the Grand Opening of Palomar’s new building on Oct. 10, 2014. (Gerald Tovar/The Telescope)

College cuts ribbon for new building

Gerald Tovar October 20, 2014

On Oct. 10 Palomar College Robert Deegan was humbled by the communities endorsement at the Humanities Building Grand Opening . He thanked the community for the district bond which recognized Palomar...

Rancho Bernardo campus scheduled to open Fall 2017

Kirk Mattu October 20, 2014

As the slew of continuous construction ensues on campus, Palomar College is establishing new outposts within its district. Ahead of the North Education Center in Fallbrook, the South Education Center...

Golden Handshake illustration.(Brian O'Malley/The Telescope)

Benefits, drawbacks of early retirement

Susan Whaley October 20, 2014
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