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Vocational Schools: An ‘Alternative’ to College

Nick Ng March 16, 2021

Going to a four-year college after high school should not be the primary option that families and high schools push to students. Vocational schools, which tend to have a negative reputation of being "less...

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Palomar will implement high school programs across its campuses

Summer Aguirre September 9, 2019

Story by Summer Aguirre Palomar College is partnering with school districts in North County to launch a high school program titled Middle College in the fall of 2020. The program follows a national...

Cancer survivor Dalja Parks

Currently surviving my brain cancer

Brian Beltran June 6, 2019

Nausea. Recurring fatigue. Unbearable cramps. Constant trips to the hospital for chemotherapy can drain, discourage and beat down anybody. Now imagine dealing with the unwanted pity from your peers and...

An example of one of their popular drinks, an iced vanilla latte. - Mariana Melendrez, The Telescope.

James Coffee Company: A caffeine lover’s dream

Katy Lynn April 9, 2019

James Coffee Company is an independently owned and operated coffee shop that was founded in 2013, dedicated to serving their community handcrafted artisan coffee. They have 2 locations: Little Italy and...

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Frat hazing is a dangerous college tradition

Telescope Staff September 10, 2018

Story by: Ashley Romero The dangerous underground of college fraternities unleashes the fatal consequences of an untamed male hierarchy. Whether you or someone you know has been a part of greek life,...

Jacob Tucker poses in front of the clocktower. (Justin Gonzalez/The Telescope)

Making the most of the Palomar experience

Jacob Tucker May 22, 2017

Palomar College has changed my life because I was willing to make the most of what it had to offer, and as I leave this place to transfer next semester, my hope is that more Palomar students will discover...

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How to Transfer Succesfully

Kana Shimada February 28, 2016

Palomar College will be a first step for many students who want to transfer to a four-year university. According to Transfer Center website, students need to have at least 60 transferable units at Palomar...

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4 Minimum Requirements for transferring to CSU

Kana Shimada February 23, 2016

Here are four minimum requirements for transfer to CSU, according to the Transfer Center website The first requirement is completing a minimum of 60 CSU acceptable units. The second requirement is...

Palomar plans to increase Fast Track courses. (Telescope Staff/The Telescope)

Palomar plans to increase Fast Track courses

Cody Jendro February 15, 2016

Fast Track courses are proving to be beneficial for students and continue to grow in demand each semester, according to school officials. Students and faculty alike say they have seen several benefits...

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