Letter from the Editor A

s we rebound from the mess that was the past three years, Palomar is coming back to life, slowly but surely. Inperson classes are running again, and there is some movement on campus, but still less than there was before the pandemic.

What are we doing now? And how are we doing? This Spring, the IMPACT staff explored the culture here at Palomar. We chatted with students and professionals to learn about what things are driving us in the new era, what our struggles are, and what we do to overcome them.

It’s true, certain things probably won’t ever go back to how they were, but that’s how it's always been. We might’ve lost our minds a little bit, but we also gained new perspectives on who we are as people. The evolvement of things like technology, mental health and the ongoing human rights movement force us to constantly reevaluate ourselves and those around us.

So here we are, Palomar Community College, and here is our culture, a collection of our beliefs, our battles, and our biggest influences. I want to thank our writers, editors, and adviser for putting in so much work, and everyone who shared their experiences with us to bring together this issue of IMPACT magazine.

Signed, Trina McLeary

Trina McLeary, Editor-in-Chief