John Halcon – The Telescope

We are losing confidence in ‘better together’

Published November 19, 2019 by TELESCOPE STAFF

Story by Telescope Staff Over the past year, The Telescope team has witnessed a rise of unrest within the campus community. The hopes of reaching…

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Resolutions and Insolvency: Tensions rise as Palomar enters a fiscal crisis

Resolutions and Insolvency: Tensions rise as Palomar enters a fiscal crisis

Published November 13, 2019 by Ana Acosta

Story by Ana Acosta Palomar faculty members presented an official resolution calling for the president’s resignation after which a report revealed that the district is…

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Governing Board Overview for Oct. 8 meeting

Governing Board Overview for Oct. 8 meeting

Published October 10, 2019 by Ana Acosta

Story by Ana Acosta Faculty and administration members gathered in SSC-1 for the Governing Board meeting on Oct. 8. Here are some highlights from the…

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ASG gains support for Parking Proposal

ASG gains support for Parking Proposal

Published September 30, 2019 by Ana Acosta

Story by Nicole Villanueva and Ana Acosta Palomar College will be putting a workgroup together to set a plan of action for overnight student parking.…

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Faculty members report concerns over the push to hire more ‘diverse’ faculty applicants

Teresa Laughlin, Co-President of Palomar’s Faculty Union, shares concerns regarding President Blake’s Leadership at the Sept. 10, 2019 Governing Board meeting. (Telescope Staff/The Telescope)

Faculty members report concerns over the push to hire more ‘diverse’ faculty applicants

Published September 30, 2019 by Ana Acosta

Faculty members have expressed concerns with administrative efforts to hire more diverse faculty members. At the Sept. 10 Governing Board meeting, Beth Pearson, a biology…

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Governing Board Overview for Sept. 10 meeting

Governing Board Overview for Sept. 10 meeting

Published September 18, 2019 by Ana Acosta

Tensions were high at the Governing Board meeting as members of the campus came forward to voice concerns on Sept. 10. Significant turnout tonight.…

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Governing Board hears overnight parking proposal

Published May 20, 2019 by Rick Contreras

Story by Richard Contreras The Associated Student Government of Palomar College (ASG) presented an informative report proposing an overnight parking program to help address student…

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Grand Opening ceremony for New Library and Learning Resource Center

Grand Opening ceremony for New Library and Learning Resource Center

Published March 4, 2019 by Linus Smith

Story by Ripp Friesen SAN MARCOS — The new Library and Learning Resource Center held its grand opening on Friday Feb. 22. The new Library, which…

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Palomar board debates hiring diversity, presidents’ contract

Published December 13, 2018 by Ana Acosta

Palomar’s Governing Board meeting on Dec. 11 featured discussions of future plans for the upcoming Spring semester and concerns regarding diversity amongst faculty. The Board…

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Governing Board Overview for Sep. 11 meeting:

Palomar College Superintendent and Governing Board trustees during Sept. 11, 2018 meeting. (l-r) Amber Bancroft, Joi Lin Blake,Paul McNamara, John Halcon, Mark Evilsizer. (Linus Smith/The Telescope)

Governing Board Overview for Sep. 11 meeting:

Published September 13, 2018 by TELESCOPE STAFF

Palomar’s Governing Board meeting on Sept. 11 featured a mish-mash of good news and hopeful projections alongside evidence of deep faculty/administration divisions. Numerous faculty, staff…

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