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RANCHO BERNARDO — For most Americans who discover 17-year-old Joyce Orishaba’s story—at least for the next year or two—it will begin like this: “I am six years old, sleeping with nothing but a banana leaf over my shoulders to keep me warm.” That’s the opening line of Orishaba’s 100-word essay, entitled “A River Runs Through…

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SAN MARCOS — Three days before the beginning of the Spring semester, Palomar College hosted its second annual Social Justice Community Festival, featuring food, music, information and interactive experiences designed to further Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility and Antiracism (DEIAA). The festival was held in the Performing Arts complex of the San Marcos campus on Friday,…

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The program director and an alum of Rising Scholars spoke to state officials about the thriving program for formerly incarcerated students at Palomar College. SAN MARCOS — Two representatives of Palomar College’s Rising Scholars program presented to the California Community College Board of Governors and Interim Chancellor Dr. Daisy Gonzales during a trip to Sacramento…

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SAN MARCOS — Halfway through the 2022-23 season, the undefeated women’s basketball team at Palomar College has been ranked No. 1 in the state by the Coaches Association, setting them up for a strong drive toward the state tournament next month. The California Community College Women’s Basketball Coaches Association, or CCCWBCA, voted Palomar the top…

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The leadership of Palomar’s nonprofit Foundation organizes for the next two years, as Pete Rogers concludes a three-year term as Chair. SAN MARCOS — The Palomar College Foundation will welcome a new Board Chair, Will Rivera, who assumes leadership from current three-year Chair Pete Rogers, alongside a new slate of officers for 2023-24. Rivera is…

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The College was ranked 9th in the state among community colleges, based on factors like affordability, graduation rate, and salary after graduation. SAN MARCOS — Palomar College was ranked 9th among the hundreds of two-year colleges in the State of California, according to a recent article published by the website EDsmart.org The article, “Best Colleges…

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Transitions student Hadi El Shabazz is managing the program on behalf of the Fashion Merchandising and Design academic program. SAN MARCOS — In a classroom on the north end of campus, Hadi El Shabazz is giving away clothes. As the student manager of Comet Closet, El Shabazz keeps the racks of blouses and dress pants…

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The annual fund-raiser brought in more than $92,000 of donations to remove financial barriers for Palomar College students. SAN MARCOS — The Palomar College Foundation received a record-breaking $92,270 in donations during the annual Giving Tuesday fund-raiser on November 29, 2022, providing significant support in the Foundation’s mission to remove financial barriers to student success.…

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