Meet Pepper, the face of A.I. at Palomar

Meet Pepper, the face of A.I. at Palomar

Campus debut for robot that can answer questions, interact with students—the first of its kind on a U.S. college campus. SAN MARCOS — On a sunny morning at Palomar College, a four-foot-tall robot named Pepper took its first turns as the mascot and team captain of...
ASG President leading a revival of student involvement

ASG President leading a revival of student involvement

Originally from Wisconsin, Chris Hopp loves to see students represented in college decision-making. SAN MARCOS — As head of the Palomar College Associated Student Government, Chris Hopp’s life on campus extends far beyond the typical class load. In addition to the...
Health care will take center stage at Tarde de Familia

Health care will take center stage at Tarde de Familia

Those who attend the free community event at Palomar College will hear from the leader of the Latino Coalition for a Healthy California, based in Sacramento. SAN MARCOS — When the doors open for this semester’s Tarde de Familia gathering on Friday, Sept. 29, students...
California Indian Day celebrated with stories, music

California Indian Day celebrated with stories, music

Award-winning musician, youth storytellers among presentations hosted by Palomar College’s American Indian Studies Department in 44th annual celebration. SAN MARCOS — Drawing on a long tradition of serving and honoring North County’s tribes, Palomar College celebrated...
Palomar College Student Receives Public Safety Scholarship

Palomar College Student Receives Public Safety Scholarship

Palomar College student Alan Badel is one of two students nationwide selected to receive a $1,000 scholarship from Phi Theta Kappa and the International Public Safety Leadership and Ethics Institute (IPSLEI). The Richard L. Resurreccion Public Safety Scholarship...