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New priority registration available

Published April 13, 2015 by Faye Nourollahi

If you are a semester away from graduating or transferring out of Palomar College, then the college has a going-away present for you: priority registration.…

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Two student veterans share their life stories

U.S. Marine Corps veteran and Palomar College student Sid Matlock. (Stephen Davis/The Telescope)

Two student veterans share their life stories

Published April 13, 2015 by Zachary Watson

There are 1,300 veterans using benefits at Palomar. But there are 4,500 students at Palomar between active-duty, veterans and dependents both using benefits and not.…

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Students use various transportation for commuting

Published April 8, 2015 by Peter Bright

The student transportation evaluation

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Palomar veteran shares experience transitioning to civilian life

U.S. Marine Corps veteran Kandice Roberts. (Stephen Davis/The Telescope)

Palomar veteran shares experience transitioning to civilian life

Published March 30, 2015 by Zachary Watson

Palomar student veteran Kandice Roberts served four years in the U.S. Marine Corps, and trained and worked as a field wireman. As a field wireman,…

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Veterans may save thousands with passing of new bill

Published March 30, 2015 by Amber Rosario

By July 1, military veterans may no longer be required to pay exorbitant out-of-state tuition fees due to the possible passing of bill H.R. 357,…

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Students change major frequently, candidates to lose financial aid

Students change major frequently, candidates to lose financial aid

Published March 30, 2015 by Leah Baena

College students are letting the major they select define them, rather than assessing themselves and defining the major. This means wasted classroom time and takes…

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Gender-neutral bathrooms,cause for change on campus

Katie Kennedy uses the gender neutral restroom located in the Administrative Services building on campus. Belen Ladd/The Telescope

Gender-neutral bathrooms,cause for change on campus

Published March 30, 2015 by Kirk Mattu

The Associated Student Government unanimously voted on a stance in support of gender-neutral bathrooms across Palomar College campuses and centers and for those in future…

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Student president travels to D.C., brings new insights back as souvenir

The Jefferson Memorial sits across from a bay with cherry blossoms in the upper foreground.

Student president travels to D.C., brings new insights back as souvenir

Published March 30, 2015 by Kirk Mattu

A Palomar student leader spent his Spring Break learning about politics and issues that will better address the needs of Palomar College students. Mario…

Featured image: Olivier Douliery/Abaca Press/MCT | Used With Permission

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Flash mob inspires awareness for Women’s History Month

Students perform an interpretative dance flashmob outside the Howard Brubeck Theater on March 26. The student-produced flashmob was held to celebrate art as a form of social protest in observance of Women's History Month. (Claudia Rodriguez/The Telescope)

Flash mob inspires awareness for Women’s History Month

Published March 30, 2015 by Alexandra Rothman

A Palomar screening of the movie “Muted” educates on missing minority girls

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Student affairs director, beacon for student success

Student Affairs Director Sherry Titus. (Photo courtesy of Palomar Student Affairs.)

Student affairs director, beacon for student success

Published March 30, 2015 by Christopher Bullock

How does one define student success? By the amount of awards they win? By the constant praise they receive on ratemyprofessor.com? Not according to Sherry…

Featured image: Photo courtesy of Palomar Student Affairs. | Used With Permission

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