Rising Scholars Building Nearly Complete at Palomar College

Rising Scholars Building Nearly Complete at Palomar College

SAN MARCOS — In a small building near the entrance to Palomar College’s main campus in San Marcos, a team of designers and builders—all teaching or studying at Palomar—have transformed a space that formerly housed a variety of functions into a permanent home for...
Comets Guard Breaks Palomar’s Single-Game 3-Point Record

Comets Guard Breaks Palomar’s Single-Game 3-Point Record

SAN MARCOS — Eight times in the first half of a game against Southwestern College on Friday, February 3, 2023, Camille Sroufe toed up to the 3-point line, shot, and scored. The college record—set by Julie Saelee in early 2020—was nine 3-pointers in a single game, and...
Poway to Palomar Student’s Powerful Story Wins NYT Contest

Poway to Palomar Student’s Powerful Story Wins NYT Contest

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...
Palomar College Hosts Social Justice Community Festival

Palomar College Hosts Social Justice Community Festival

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,...
Women’s Basketball Team at Palomar Top-Ranked in State

Women’s Basketball Team at Palomar Top-Ranked in State

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...