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Cryptocurrency Moving Forward

Emmanuel Barrera December 1, 2021
Cryptocurrency has been expanding by adding Bitcoin ATMs for investors to use in local businesses.

Palomar Finances Continue to Improve According to Fiscal Reports

Katie Decker, Ashley Yellich, and Parker Meister November 21, 2020

Story by Katie Decker, Ashley Yellich and Parker Meister SAN MARCOS—The state fiscal monitor in charge of watching Palomar College’s finances states that the college is improving, but still has...

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Palomar launches Job Placement Program

Ana Acosta April 8, 2019

Story by Ripp Friesen SAN MARCOS ---  Palomar College now offers a Job Placement program that allows students and recent graduates to get assistance in job placement for their field. Palomar staff...

A Baltimore Oriole baseball player walks in a hallways with several people behind him. His puts on a cap with his right hand.

MLB free agency stalls once again

Ryan Davis February 18, 2019

There are currently over 100 unsigned free agents,  Spring Training is here and 30 teams with major holes in their rosters. This begs the question: does MLB free agency need an overhaul? In short,...

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What does your tuition actually pay for?

Daniel Azimioara April 2, 2018

Palomar college comes at cost for many, when combining the full tuition paid, it can be a bit pricey, but where does that money go to? How much of it is used on the teacher’s salary, how much of it...

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Don’t waste your money on a Mac

Daniel Azimioara February 28, 2018

It seems that everywhere you look, you see the overpriced MacBook. The newer models cost at the lowest, $1,000 and are very limited when compared to the other choices of laptops that are offered. With...

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iPhone is not worth your money

Taylor Mackay October 21, 2017

Why would you even bother buying Apple’s most expensive iPhone when it is worth more than your average tuition at Palomar. Apple is set to release their iPhone X on Oct. 27, 2017, which is priced...

Athletic Department's budget dispersed by necessity

Athletic Department’s budget dispersed by necessity

Abraham Jewett May 18, 2017

When it comes to athletics at Palomar College, all sports are created equal. Presented with a zero-based budget, the athletic department uses money allocated to it at the beginning of each year to fund...

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What sacrifices have you made to afford college?

Bethany Nash April 28, 2017

Miguel Jimenez, 24, Gen Ed "From 19 to 20 I was just working and saving up some money, and in that time frame I have saved up enough money so I don't have to worry about it."   Stephen...

FAFSA Streamlines the way students receive money

FAFSA streamlines the way students receive money

David Santillan April 26, 2017

Palomar students saw a major change in the way they apply for free money for college from the government with an earlier application process that creates more accuracy. The Free Application for Federal...

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Associated Student Government, what you need to know

Linus Smith April 14, 2017

Palomar elected student representatives are in charge of implementing programs and activities for students through an annual budget of $30,000. The ASG serve on various committees to ensure that the...

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Body cameras protect and serve

Noah Callahan April 12, 2017

There are people who willingly want to abuse or kill innocent people out of rage and there are people who simply do what is necessary to defend themselves and others. The purpose of these body cameras...

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