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An ASG divided

Mon, 11 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The Associated Student Government has split into two factions over the current vice president, who is running for president of the Associated Student Government for the 2009-2010 school year.
The rift escalated last week to claims of voter tampering that held up the ASG election results that were supposed to be released May 8.

Burning Down

Mon, 11 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

H1N1, more than just the swine flu

Mon, 11 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The H1N1 virus, also known as the swine flu, has been declared a pandemic stage five, meaning that a pandemic is imminent, according to the World Health Organization.
As of press time, there are no suspected or confirmed cases at any Palomar College campus, however, Mission Hills High School, less than two and a half miles from the San Marcos campus, was closed on May 4-5 due to a possible case of swine flu.

Palomar offers a variety of language courses

Mon, 11 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The spring semester at Palomar College is now in its final week and students interested in learning an additional language can plan to enroll in a course next semester.
Palomar College offers a variety of foreign languages that are transferrable to four-year schools including Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese and Spanish.

Comets fall to Grossmont 6-3 heading into playoffs

Mon, 11 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Palomar's No. 1-ranked baseball team lost to No. 8-ranked Grossmont 6-3 in the last home game at Myers Field this year.
The game started off ugly for the Comets. Grossmont got out to a 1-0 lead after two errors and a hit surrendered by the starter Sam Jew.

POST-GAME

Mon, 11 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Softball Javier Tovar The 2009 season for the Palomar College's softball team was a return to grace by recovering the 2009 Pacific Coast Conference championship on April 17 after losing it last year. Coach Mark Eldridge said there weren't any low points this season.

Comet Sports in Brief

Mon, 11 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Saladino, baseball team honored with conference recognition Three days after the Palomar baseball team clinched the No. 1 seed in the Southern California Baseball Regional tournament, 10 Comets received first-team all Pacific Coast Conference honors May 6.

"Ghosts" recycles tired formula

Mon, 11 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

There's not much new that Hollywood can offer when it comes to romantic comedies. The tired and tried formula of boy meets girl, boy falls for girl, unknown disaster puts boy/girl relationship in jeopardy and then boy gets girl anyway has been used time and time again.

Action star lives childhood dream

Mon, 11 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

In 2007 Tyrese Gibson starred in the box office hit based off one of his favorite childhood cartoons, "Transformers," as a member of the U.S. Air Force who attempts to fight off the Decepticons attacking the earth. On June 24 he'll be back in theaters in "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen.

Roth shows promise on 'Asleep In The Bread Aisle'

Mon, 11 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Asher Roth's debut rap album, "Asleep in the Bread Aisle" is straightforward and unrefined. It is not for the language sensitive including liberal amounts of sexual references along with a large amount of marijuana references but it is totally fun and refreshing.

Star Trek

Mon, 11 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Whether or not you are currently a "Star Trek" fan, you are sure to come out of the new movie a Trekkie.
The film, which was released May 8, is a remake of a television series. It has computer-generated imaging that is out of this world and believable. Despite the emphasis on the battle scenes, the strong story line never falters.

Students strut stuff in fashion show

Mon, 11 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Palomar College hosted its own version of "Project Runway" as students from the Fashion Department put on their spring fashion show May 1 at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido.
The theme of the show was MODA, meaning fashion in Italian. The show offered a venue for designers to get exposure to industry professionals and allowed prospective students to see what the fashion program is all about.

Summer Blockbusters:

Mon, 11 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The Proposal "The Proposal" is a movie about a high-power book editor who is faced with losing her job when she finds out her visa has expired and she will be deported back to Canada. In order to stay in America, Margaret decides to marry her assistant, Andrew, whose life she has made miserable for years.

Ask Aunt Gertrude

Mon, 11 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Dear Aunt Gertrude: I just started a job at a software firm and share an office with a woman in her 50s. She is very nice and very helpful but she has a daughter in Florida who is having marital troubles. They talk often on the phone, and it is hard not to overhear the conversation.

Economic crisis affecting obesity?

Mon, 11 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Obesity in Americans has been steadily increasing for the past few years. Poverty is fueling this epidemic.
According to Director Jeffrey P. Koplan of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, "Obesity is an epidemic and it should be taken as seriously as any infectious disease epidemic.

Financial aid for illegal immigrants

Mon, 11 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Pro Mark Notarian With a special election coming up May 19 we are told on a daily basis California is running out of money. The state assembly and Senate are cutting programs and funding. In turn the college system is raising tuition, cutting classes and cutting back on admissions.

Socialism may cure what ails us

Mon, 11 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Democrat, republican, fascist or communist. No matter what political ideology one subscribes to, most everyone can agree that the current economic state could be better.
The cure could be socialism.
I know I used the "S" word, but do not call the FBI just yet, Sen.

We must embrace diversity

Mon, 11 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

No room for those that are not the same, what a shame!
People tend to group together and avoid those that are not in their group or those that do not share their interests. This hurts society on many levels.
This shows the need for diversity and the great importance of students at Palomar, along with everyone else, to make sure that they encourage diversity everyday.

Being trendy doesn't jace to burn a hole in your pocket

Mon, 11 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

With the economy in a rut, keeping up with fashion trends has been in the back of a lot of people's minds.
A smart shopper just might be able to find a way to uncover spring deals without guilt.
There are many stores in San Diego county and online that sell entire outfits for under $50.

STDs are growing epidemic among students

Mon, 11 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Each year, statistics show that one in four teens will contract a sexually transmitted disease or infection (STD/STI). Also, 50 percent of sexually active individuals will contact an STD/STI by age 25, according to the American Social Health Association Web site.