writing archive

Rising above haunting remarks really pays off

I was born with a life-altering disability. Or so, that’s how it’s defined on Google. Nearly 21 years into life, I learned early on that it is only life altering if you let it be.

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Blackboard could be replaced

Blackboard could be removed in the coming semesters, and its replacement is a bit of a big-shot, well lets just say it has the backing of California’s Governor.

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MEChA club takes activism off campus

Palomar’s MEChA club has a bold goal on campus: to follow in the footsteps of Cesar Chavez and achieve social justice through a philosophy of non-violence.

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Do you feel safe?

While the college’s crime rate, in recent months, is lower in comparison to previous school years, one recent case of sexual battery has the subject of campus safety in question.

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Stuck in transition

Some faculty are concerned about the way Palomar officials are handling temporary employees until they find permanent replacements for those who took an early retirement last summer.

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Palomar plans to increase Fast Track courses

Fast Track courses are proving to be beneficial for students and continue to grow in demand each semester, according to school officials.

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Platten’s ‘Wildfire’ lacks spark

Rachel Platten aims to inspire on her major label album debut “Wildfire”.

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New Hunter Hayes CD set lets listeners decide

With each disc, all of the seven songs are brought into a new light. In studio, acoustic, and live form – the new collection truly showcases Hayes’ artistic abilities.

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Event stocks the bank, helps students in need

Palomar’s Office of Student Affairs hosted it’s annual “Stock The Bank” drive on Nov. 4 in the Student Union. The annual event brings in thousands of food and hygiene products for students in need.

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Husband, wife combo perform ’60s counter-culture classics during Concert Hour

Husband and wife tribute performers Robin Adler and Dave Blackburn took the stage at the Howard Brubeck Theatre to cover Joni Mitchell songs during the Oct 22 concert hour.

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Palomar officials close parking lot due to drought

Palomar may educate thousands of students, but several agree that parking is a major issue on campus, as the campus closes one of the utilized parking areas.

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Disability center hit hard by early retirement

When Palomar College offered early retirement last spring, some areas of the college saw a big loss of leadership, the Disability Resource Center was no exception.

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Palomar College makes steady progress on new buildings

The construction will allow the Palomar College District to expand the San Marcos campus, and add on new locations.

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