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Students want improvement to campus safety
As Palomar College student Allyson Topp sat in her night class, all of the lights went out in every building. Her teacher dismissed class, and Topp was left to walk to her car in the dark, by herself. "My car was in the very back of the parking lot, I had a long walk ahead of me," said Topp, 20.… 1 Comment
 
Trustee to run again to work on funding, aiding programs
Palomar is one of the least funded schools in the community college system. Why doesn't the community value education? Why aren't we willing to pay taxes as a community to fund education? These are questions recently voiced by Ruth Larson, current Vice President of the Palomar Community College District Governing Board.… Post the First Comment
 
Enrollment surpasses record for second time in one semester
There are more students taking classes than ever before, with enrollment breaking previous enrollment records, according to school officials. As of April 8, enrollment had grown to 32,496, surpassing the record in March with 32, 259 students enrolled in at least one class at Palomar, It is difficult to determine the number of students taking credit classes compared to those taking non-credit classes.… Post the First Comment
 
Palomar to hold art sale and open house
The Palomar Art Department will host its semi-annual art sale and annual open house of students' work from May 1-3. The showcase will feature a range of student artwork, which will be on sale including glass, pottery, ceramics, jewelry and photography. "These events send a great message that there are very gifted artists who haven't been doing art for a very long time," said Gallery Technician Jones Von Jonestein.… Post the First Comment
 
Writer raised a ruckus with criticism of military
Melana Preston the telescope Palomar students protested author David Solnit's presentation slamming U.S. military recruiting practices. Advocating for what he termed "truth in recruiting," Solnit's presentation featured a satirical puppet show and a table with various pamphlets and information on a range of current political affairs.… Post the First Comment
 
School considers updates to emergency services
School shootings have become increasingly common in the news . It is a problem that has yet to affect Palomar College but with last year's bomb scare still fresh in everyone's memory, the subject of campus safety has become a real issue. Many students on campus may be surprised to find out there are a number of blue emergency phones located around the main campus just for this reason.… Post the First Comment
 
No-test option gives Wisconsin college a different look
Elizabeth Byers didn't really worry about having the academic chops to get into college. She was valedictorian at Reedsburg Area High School and had a nice set of scores: a 4.0 GPA, a 29 on the ACT and a 1,980 on the SAT. Still, when Lawrence University asked if she wanted her test scores to be considered, she checked the "no" box.… Post the First Comment
 
 
 

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