The Telescope

'10 days to pay' pays off debts

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Palomar is $1.5 million in debt because of students who have never paid for their classes, according to President Robert Deegan, which is why the new "10 Days to Pay" rule has been implemented this semester.

Starting this semester, Palomar students must pay for their classes in full within 10 days of registering or they will be dropped from the class.

Save some cash: Rent a book

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT

For the first time in Palomar history, students now have the option to rent textbooks at half the cost of buying them, according to school officials.

The rental program is run by Illinois based Follett Higher Education Group (FHEG), which manages the Palomar bookstore.

Time to Transfer

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Despite budget difficulties, most California State Universities have opened up admissions for Spring 2011 applicants for a short period of time. For some this might mean no more waiting around until Fall 2011 to begin a new school year.

Qualified students who wish to apply to the CSU Spring 2011 term may fill out an online application between Aug.

Coming back for seconds with more ammo

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Forget the one-game-at-a-time attitude most teams employ, the women's water polo team is practicing to make it to the Southern California Championships for the second year in a row.

"Our goal is that we train for the end of the year, we are training in order to get into Southern California Championships," said Coach Kelley Falcone.

Football Preview 2010: The Redemption

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Nate Ong can't sleep. He's had dreams on the wrong side of a "Nightmare on Elm Street" the entire offseason. Night after night, the Palomar football player tossed and turned like a kid who just watched the classic horror movie after his parents told him not to.

Jumping into the new season...

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT

After rebuilding last year with a roster of all freshmen, men's water polo is poised to have a successful 2010 season. Despite losing last years top two scorers, Coach Brian Boynton returns with nearly the entire team, while getting two impact freshman in Kevin Reichel (Fallbrook) and Cody Moffat (Chaparral).

Palomar women's golf hits the links

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT

With only one returning player from the 2009 Southern California Conference championship team, Palomar's women's golf squad has their out for them this season. Despite a roster short on experience and depth, they still hope to remain competitive in the Southern California regionals and the state tournament.

A Dialogue with the Urban Landscape

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Space Invader landed first.

Other international artists were quick to follow him in a flurry of spray paint and stencils, creating one of the most incredible art exhibits of 2010.

The "Viva la Revolucion" exhibit is displayed both inside the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego's gallery as well as on the walls of the streets downtown, which is only appropriate for the controversial artists.

Beat Mix

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT

On the sprawling tree of hip-hop with sub-genres galore, gangsta rap emerged in the mid-1980s as the most raw, direct outlet of inner-city life and struggles.

The Search for San Diego's Best California Burrito

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT

What: Lolita's Taco Shop Where: Bonita Price: $4.95 with tax Rating: 2/5 Burritos Created on the surf-beaten beaches of San Diego in the mid 1980s, the traditional California Burrito is a one-fisted meal, wrapping carne asada, salsa fresca, french fries, cheese and guacamole in an abnormally large tortilla.

Two people don't make a band, unless they rock

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Through three years of revolving band members, two Palomar students were able to stick together and fulfill their musical aspirations.

Dylan Kebow and Cory Ulz, both 18, have been in their band, The Seized, since the summer of 2007.

Before The Seized, Kebow was in another band, which is how the two first met.

A victory for humanity's progress

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT

When Federal Judge Vaugh Walker struck down Proposition 8 on Aug. 4, he did more than knock down a controversial law that passed by the skin of its teeth - he gave a much needed refutation to the politics of hate and fear from the bench.

Like any other narrow segment of the population, Palomar has a vibrant and productive gay and lesbian community.

Early enrollment for new students shafts the returning ones

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT

There are two events in a college student's life that start with the high hopes of self-satisfying adventure and result in either the warming afterglow of success or great disappointment.

One is semester course selection. The other is sex. With the latter, however, newcomers lack institutional preference.

Oil spill response lackluster

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Today marks the 125th day of the gulf oil spill. Apologies for interrupting the ongoing coverage of Lindsay Lohan, but I figured you might want an update on the worst oil spill in the history of petroleum.

Apparently, we, as a human race, have deemed this disaster as less than important.

Rest in peace, noble cedar

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Well, they did it. Palomar College has cut down a sixty-year-old cedar tree to add one space to parking lot 12 and not everyone involved is convinced it had to go.

The removal of the tree is part of an ongoing project to add parking on campus.

The Master Plan 2022 outlines several projects to increase parking throughout the college, most of which involve the unnecessary chopping down of large, well-established trees.

Golden hand sends green message

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Palomar students from the Environmental Architecture and Design class participated and competed in a community water conservation project this summer to design an eco-friendly landscape for the employee and customer outdoor waiting area of the Vallecitos Water District main building.

Campus Beat for the week of Aug. 23

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Discover Palomar Palomar College students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to stop by the Student Union Quad Aug. 23 and Aug. 24 to check out Discover Palomar, the Office of Student Affairs first event of the Fall 2010 semester. "The Office of Student Affairs/Student Activities Office will be promoting the scheduled campus activities, student activity card and ways to get involved on campus," Lindsay Koch, Palomar Student Affairs Coordinator said.