Student health director honored for ‘bridging health care needs’
As the head of the Student Health Center at Palomar College, Judy Harris has advocated for students and urged more community colleges to hire nurse practitioners to run their clinics. SAN MARCOS — For Judy Harris, the path to Palomar College was full of dramatic...
Former Palomar Comet’s engineering job is out of this world
Yuri Rodea’s love of physics began at Palomar College. Now he’s contributing to a project to put a camera with a zoom lens on the Mars 2020 rover. SAN MARCOS — Very few people can say that they helped build something that went into orbit, let alone to another planet,...
Army veteran recalls inspiring journey at Palomar
Nicholas Williams arrived in 2014 planning to get in and get out; this May, he’ll graduate with a 3.8 GPA on his way to San Diego State University. SAN MARCOS — When Nicholas Williams walks across the stage at graduation this May, he will receive his third, fourth and...
Women’s basketball coach at Palomar reflects on stellar seasons
Named PCAC Coach of the Year for the fourth time in six seasons, Leigh Marshall and the top-seeded Comets have worked hard to stay on top. SAN MARCOS — Twenty-eight and one. Twenty-eight times this season, Leigh Marshall’s basketball team walked off the court with a...
Palomar student tells his story to raise awareness of depression
For Luke Maxwell and others at Palomar College working to destigmatize mental health issues, the resources are better than ever. SAN MARCOS — The depression came on slow and strong, a silent monster that Luke Maxwell spent his early teen years keeping inside. He grew...
STEM Center supervisor sees opportunity for North County’s students
With a conference for middle school students on March 3, Palomar College spreads awareness of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) education and employment in the region. SAN MARCOS — Growing up in North County, Mireya Gutierrez-Aguero was good at...
Palomar Promise students on path to success
As the first Promise students enter their second semester, many are well on their way to meeting their higher education goals—without the financial burden. Applications for 2018-19 are due March 2. SAN MARCOS — As students and faculty returned to Palomar College for...
Three Comets headed to Division I universities to play baseball
Ryan Semon, Josh Sidney and Conor Mckenna head into their final season at Palomar College with commitments to play in Pennsylvania, Oklahoma and Kansas. SAN MARCOS — It’s a familiar routine for Buck Taylor, the head baseball coach at Palomar College: The players...
Audio engineer blazing new trails at Palomar and beyond
One of KKSM’s nine award nominations announced this month went to Lydia Arguello—the only woman in her category, and a music lover with big ambitions. SAN MARCOS — When the nominations for “Best Audio Engineer” are recited at the Intercollegiate Broadcasting System...
Controlling the indoor environment
Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) program returns to Palomar College, with remodeled space at the Escondido Center and long-time instructor Ed Kirk. SAN MARCOS — As the San Diego region continues to grow and businesses that install and service climate...