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Affordable third spaces are a thing of the past

Creativity and Community Are Dying with Third Spaces—Money Is to Blame

Annabelle Williams, Staff Writer October 11, 2024

The current and incoming generations have been robbed of third spaces by an unrelenting capitalist terrain that demands not only our time but our energy. Even if you have a regular coffee...

A gray envelop with a white letter inside, on a red background.

A letter to Roberto Rodriguez and Palomar’s Governing Board

The Telescope Staff October 2, 2024

SAN MARCOS— After a lengthy discussion, The Telescope has decided to remain neutral on endorsing Roberto Rodriguez. However, the staff did have some goals and advice for him and the rest of the governing...

Edward Pohlert (left) and Michelle Rains (Right), the two candidates The Telescope chose to endorse for governing board trustee.

Picked for students, by students: The Telescope staff announces its governing board candidate endorsements

The Telescope Staff October 2, 2024

SAN MARCOS—For this governing board election, the Telescope staff chose to focus on students. We feel Edward Pohlert and Michelle Rains share that focus. Ahead of the election, which includes votes...

Borderlands official movie poster

Movies based on popular video games get a rare dud this summer with “Borderlands”

Tanner Hayes, Staff Writer September 23, 2024

In what could have been a brilliant adaptation of a beloved video game franchise, "Borderlands" concluded a short run at the box office this summer after a mere month. With a Rotten Tomatoes score of 10%,...

The SPRINTER train and bus service offer students the option of public transit to get to school.

Thumbs Up: Palomar College gets an A in Transportation

Olivia Reyes, Staff Writer September 19, 2024

SAN MARCOS — Transportation has never been more accessible for students at Palomar College. Palomar College has helped students get to and from campus throughout the years. Hundreds of students use...

The campus suffers from some serious dark spots where lights don't reach.

Thumbs Down: Why is it so Dark on Campus?

Jeanne Ancona, Staff Writer September 14, 2024

Many female students including myself have expressed concerns to one another about attending classes at night. The lighting on campus at night is simply not enough to make female students secure. I...

President Joe Biden, left, speaks to a crowd of supporters during a drive-in rally at the Florida State Fairgrounds on Oct. 29, 2020 in Tampa. Former President Donald Trump, right, speaks at a reelection rally outside Raymond James Stadium in Tampa on Oct. 29, 2020. (Luis Santana and Ivy Ceballo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS)

The U.S. Government Needs to Act Their Age

Nicolas Parrott May 24, 2024
There are certainly better options than men in their 80s, so why do we continue voting them in?
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...

Too many vacant positions mean not enough support for students. Photo credit: Victoria Gudmundson

Unlocking The Truth Behind The New Food Lockers

Victoria Gudmundson May 20, 2024
When new services are added to Palomar's line up, understaffing becomes increasingly evident.
Graphic made in Canva. Photo credit: Taylor Leonard

Studying independently vs study groups.

Taylor Leonard May 13, 2024
How studying with friends has helped improve my grades and anxiety levels.
Logos of some of the teams featured in article, with checks or x's. Photo credit: Connor Larson

NFL Draft Winners and Blunders

Connor Larson May 9, 2024
Three teams that won and three teams that lost the 2024 NFL Draft
students scattered standing in front of Palomar Library Photo credit: Kaylin Garcia

CONFLICT IS THE NEW NORMAL

Kaylin Garcia April 24, 2024
As society continues to endure tragic events, the more normalized it becomes to the pain.
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