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‘We’re in a more difficult environment’: Palomar’s budget crisis and next steps for the District

‘We’re in a more difficult environment’: Palomar’s budget crisis and next steps for the District

Published May 13, 2020 by Ana Acosta

Palomar officials held a virtual meeting to discuss the college’s state of the budget and solutions for the fiscal crisis on April 29. The District…

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Palomar Nursing Department donates supplies to local hospitals

Palomar Nursing Department donates supplies to local hospitals

Published April 17, 2020 by Ana Acosta

Palomar officials donated unused supplies, such as hand sanitizer and surgical masks to local hospitals during the coronavirus outbreak. Julie Van Houten, Chair of the…

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What students need in a new president

Published March 9, 2020 by Ana Acosta

Palomar President Joi Lin Blake’s resignation may come with a high price tag, but if that is the price we must pay for a better…

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Palomar President resigns

Palomar President resigns

Published March 5, 2020 by Ana Acosta

Palomar Governing Board trustees approved a resignation agreement with President Joi Lin Blake, according to a press release sent out by officials. Trustees approved the…

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Palomar president on paid leave; pending investigation

Palomar president on paid leave; pending investigation

Published February 10, 2020 by Ana Acosta

Story by Ana Acosta President Joi Lin Blake was placed on paid administrative leave pending an investigation, according to an official statement from Palomar College.…

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Student victim of hit-and-run, Police Chief answers questions regarding student safety

The stoplight on Borden road with the Palomar P in the background in the rain. (Blake Northington/The Telescope)

Student victim of hit-and-run, Police Chief answers questions regarding student safety

Published March 4, 2019 by Ana Acosta

Story by Summer Aguirre and Hayley Lawson Palomar student Keita Fukumoto, 19, was the victim of a hit-and-run accident at the crosswalk of Borden Road on…

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Affordable textbook program saves Palomar students total of $2.4 million

Palomar photography student Jason Hernanez shows off his textbooks and camera. The CALM (Comet's Affordable Learning Materials) program was implemented last year to assist students in decreasing textbook costs. (Elvin Diego/The Telescope)

Affordable textbook program saves Palomar students total of $2.4 million

Published March 4, 2019 by Ana Acosta

Story by Ideth Sanchez Students at Palomar have saved around $2.4 million on textbook costs with Comet’s Affordable Learning Materials (CALM) program which was designed…

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Early Childhood Education Center announces plans to open new infant care program

Child Education center on Palomar Campus March 6, 2019. (Julie Leyden/The Telescope)

Early Childhood Education Center announces plans to open new infant care program

Published March 4, 2019 by Ana Acosta

Story by Courtney Davis SAN MARCOS — The Palomar College Early Childhood Education Lab School announced their plans to open an infant program beginning April…

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Classified Employees files grievance, union says custodians ‘spread too thin’

Classified Employees files grievance, union says custodians ‘spread too thin’

Published March 4, 2019 by Ana Acosta

Story by Ana Acosta The Council of Classified Employees filed a formal grievance over hiring issues for custodial and campus maintenance workers. With the recent…

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Palomar Performing Arts presents Legally Blonde

Palomar Performing Arts presents Legally Blonde

Published March 4, 2019 by Ana Acosta

Story by Cheyenne Cyr and Ana Acosta SAN MARCOS — Palomar students will be performing in “Legally Blonde, The Musical” from March 8-17 at the Howard…

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