A second life of letters for retired professor

A second life of letters for retired professor

Steve McDonald, who spent 28 years at Palomar as a professor and dean, is set to publish a new collection of poems in 2018. CARLSBAD — At the head of the Carlsbad Library’s community room on a recent afternoon, Steve McDonald smiled at each of the 22 people who had...
Building a ‘Brave New World’

Building a ‘Brave New World’

Auditions kick off fall theater season at Palomar College. First up: Aldous Huxley’s “Brave New World” in the intimate black box theater. SAN MARCOS — As the first week of school came to a close on a recent Friday evening at Palomar College, students began filing...
Broadcasting grad hired by Oceanside station

Broadcasting grad hired by Oceanside station

Sammy Cuomo always knew he wanted to work in television. After graduating from Palomar with a degree in Media and Communications, he is on his way. SAN MARCOS — From an early age, Sammy Cuomo was the type of kid who would reenact scenes from his favorite cartoons for...

Welcome to Fall Semester

Students, faculty and staff returned to Palomar College on Monday, Aug. 21 for the first day of the fall semester. Following is a collection of scenes from the first week of school. Welcome back, Palomar family!
Warm welcome for new VP

Warm welcome for new VP

A teacher at heart, Jack Kahn sets lofty goals in new role as Vice President of Instructional Services at Palomar College. SAN MARCOS — Early in 2011, Jack Kahn and his wife were living in Boston, where he taught psychology at a small private college. It wasn’t long...
Eclipse Watch: Chasing the shadow

Eclipse Watch: Chasing the shadow

Palomar College professors Mark Lane and Scott Kardel, who teach astronomy and oversee the Planetarium, will experience their first total solar eclipse on Aug. 21 after a lifetime of studying the stars. SAN MARCOS — By mid-morning on Monday, 950 miles away from...