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Council of Classified Employees taking a group photo. Photo credit: Courtesy picture from CCE (sent by Anel Gonzalez)

There’d be no Palomar without them; the Classified Employees union

Josh Miranda May 24, 2024
People may know that professors and counselors are a part of a union, but what about the custodians? What about the people who make Palomar schedules? What about the computer technicians? Well they do too.
Zac Dybeck and Professor Branden Whearty pose after finishing their debate on whether or not STEM degrees are overvalued. Photo credit: Josh Miranda

Palomar speech and debate display talents in 78th annual Spring Showcase.

Josh Miranda May 23, 2024
Palomar speech and debate has been active since Palomar first opened in 1946. Recently, they went to Dublin, Ireland to compete in the International Forensics Association Tournament tour.
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The Case For and Against RateMyProfessors.com

Yanna Baradin May 23, 2024
Is RateMyProfessors.com reliable? Does that outlook change between students and faculty, and are there any other alternatives?
Palomar Comet Freshman Dayvis Key posed to shoot in the Jan. 17 game against Southwestern College Jaguars. 
Image Credit -- Hector Flores.

A Look Inside the Women’s Basketball Team

Yanna Baradin May 23, 2024
The women's basketball team discusses the highs and lows over the past season and where they find their inspiration.
Top: water polo athlete Roxanne Hall and Men's volley ball team. Bottom: Women's volleyball and Women's track team. Photos courtesy of Hector Flores, Hugh Cox, and Cara Heise,.

Energy. Drive. Spirit.

Taylor Leonard May 17, 2024

By Connor Larson and Taylor Leonard With such an eclectic range of sports programs at Palomar, some of them tend to slip through the gaps of the spotlight. IMPACT Magazine set out to showcase some of...

Discolored off spray at Swami's Beach, on Feb. 22nd, 2024

Turning Tides:

Calvin Anderson May 17, 2024

Should we be doing more to protect our coastlines? The feeling of going to the beach can’t be found just anywhere. The hot sand, chilly sea breeze, and California sunshine is just as stimulating as...

Palomar Police Department cruiser parked on the roof of the San Marcos campus parking structure.

The Line

Alex Ortega May 17, 2024

Facing social changes and divisive public perception, the police are faced with change. It’s no secret that police departments and police officers across the nation are currently having to navigate...

Vanessa Rojas, a rising scholar at Palomar. (Photos by Tomas Hollis)

Life After Incarceration

Kaylin Garcia May 17, 2024

Formerly incarcerated students share their experiences behind bars, and how they found their purpose in education. Formerly incarcerated students undergo trauma, physical and mental battles, lack of support,...

Sota Kurosaki, Palomar international student, rides his bicycle on campus, his main mode of transportation.  Tuesday, April 16, 2024.  (Photo credit: Charles Rambo/IMPACT Magazine).

Opening Up – New Horizons

Ale Zbinden May 17, 2024

Attending college in a new country can be challenging, but Palomar offers various support for international students' success. In an increasingly interconnected world, seeking education transcends geographical...

The Votes Are In:

The Votes Are In:

Yanna Baradin May 17, 2024

A look at who is voting, how are they influenced, and some of the greatest concerns amid the upcoming presidential election. “Elections belong to the people. It’s their decision. If they decide to...

Secure Housing, Secure Success

Secure Housing, Secure Success

Rachel Hyman May 17, 2024

Is student housing the answer for Palomar to ensure student success? College can often be seen as a pathway to future success and stability, especially for those who face adversity. It serves as a turning...

Christopher Garcia-Mendez at the American Student Association of Community Colleges. (Photo courtesy Safiya Swearingen.)

Siblings In Change

Quinton Hayek May 17, 2024

Chris and Dana Garcia-Mendez aren’t just siblings but also the leaders of ASG. As their time in office ends, they reflect on the change they brought to Palomar. The Associated Student Government (ASG)...

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