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The Joker sequel falls short of its predecessor.

It’s difficult to “put on a happy face” for the new movie “Joker: Folie á Deux”

Emma Tam, Staff Writer October 14, 2024

Following the success of the series’ initial Joker movie released in 2019, fans were eager to watch “Joker: Folie á Deux” starring Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga. Dana Steven, a critic writer...

Full cast left to right (Top:Travis Lepper, Nicholas Ashley) (Middle: Alethia Che, Oakley Blues, Aydian Anderson, Moxy Reed, Owen-Michael Hall, Alex Surita) (Bottom:Autumn Lowe, Nicole Mitchell, Marc Joyce) Photo courtesy of Palomar Performing Arts

Palomar Performing Arts puts on a raucous display with a hilarious spin on Shakespeare’s many works

Tanner Hayes, Staff Writer October 8, 2024

SAN MARCOS — Howard Brubeck Theater hosts Palomar Performing Arts’ newest play; a wild and explicit romp with a clear goal to make its audience laugh, cringe, and have a good time. “The Complete...

Telescope Talks: Bones and All Movie Review

Telescope Talks: Bones and All Movie Review

Annabelle Williams and Emma Tam October 3, 2024

Bones and All, released in 2022 and recently grew in popularity over TikTok has become a movie that has been non-stopped talked about. Staff Writers Annabelle Williams and Emma Tam go into more depth about...

Actors (Back Row Left to Right) Owen Hall, Travis Lepper, Nicholas Ashley, (Front Row) Marc Joyce, Nicole Mitchell, Autumn Lowe, and Oakley Blues pose onstage. Courtesy of Palomar Performing Arts.

“The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] [again]” soon to open at Palomar

Julianne Littlefield, Staff Writer October 3, 2024

SAN MARCOS - Palomar's Performing Arts gets ready to debut "The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] [again]", a well-loved, interactive play with new, creative twists. Written...

First slide of Mariana Guzman's presentation on shame and cultivating compassion.

Palomar programs aim to normalize difficult mental health discussions

Monica Garcia, Arts/Culture Editor October 2, 2024

SAN MARCOS — A few students, one projector, and a quiet room awaited as licensed mental health provider and behavioral health counselor Mariana Guzman prepared for her "Shame and Cultivating Compassion"...

The official movie poster of Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice. (Plan B Entertainment/Warner Bros. Studio)

The Juice is on the Loose

Briana Nares, Staff Writer September 17, 2024

Released in theaters on Sept. 6 with a new sequel, Tim Burton's "Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice" reprises beloved characters while introducing some new ones. Burton stuns the audience with an introduction packed...

The Students for Justice and Gender Equality Club announced the name change with a new logo on their Instagram. (Courtesy of the Students for Justice and Gender Equality)

Club Changes Name to Promote Inclusivity

Briana Nares, Staff Writer September 17, 2024

SAN MARCOS—The Palomar college Gender and Women's Studies club has decided to change their name to Students for Justice and Gender Equity. According to a celebratory post made on the club's Instagram...

Telescope Talks: Colorism in the Latinx Community

Telescope Talks: Colorism in the Latinx Community

Monica Garcia and Kaylin Garcia May 21, 2024

Latinx stories range far past black and white. The Telescope staff invited Umoja president, Janelle Harvey for a conversation on the colorism experiences within the Latinx community. This episode...

Comet's Closet in room FD-4. Photo credit: Rachel Hyman

The Fashion Department is leaving, but Comet’s Closet will stay.

Rachel Hyman May 21, 2024

SAN MARCOS - The fashion program is on the way out, but they plan to leave their legacy behind. After an administrative decision, Palomar's Fashion Department is moving to the Rancho Bernardo campus....

Telescope Talks: PTK's Hopes for a Palomar Honors Program

Telescope Talks: PTK’s Hopes for a Palomar Honors Program

Johnny Keeling May 21, 2024

Staff writer Johnny Keeling sits down with PTK representatives Kengo Hotta and Bre Chacon to discuss their ongoing plans to start an honors program at Palomar. For more information on the honors program...

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“Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” Mostly Sticks the Landing

Calvin Anderson May 11, 2024
"Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes" is a fine addition to the new Planet of the Apes continuity. While there were some aspects of the film that left more to be desired, this film is a worthy successor to the Caesar trilogy.
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Palomar Kicks Off Pride Week With Everything Everywhere All At Once Screening

Calvin Anderson May 11, 2024
Get an inside look at the screening for Everything Everywhere All At Once, the Q&A that took place after with actress Tallie Medel, and what this event means to the Palomar community.
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