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2025 Palomar Softball team celebrating.
Palomar softball reaches championship game, falls short of title
Taylor Leonard and Mason O’Toole
Lady Blanca ended her second performance with a spin while captivating the audience. Lady Blanca hosted the 15-year anniversary event for the Pride Center. Photo credit: Griselda Garcia
Celebrating pride and community
Griselda Garcia, Photo Editor
Palomar's Day and Night Jazz Ensembles gear up for the second half of their concert series. Illustration made with Canva.
Palomar jazz turns up the tempo
Mason O’Toole, Staff Writer
Breanna Lutz on base after a hit.
Comet Athlete Spotlight: Breanna Lutz
Connor Larson, Sports Editor
News
From left to right: Dean of Instruction Jenny Ferrero, Superintendent/President Star Rivera-Lacey, Professor Joseph Lucido, Vice President of Instruction Tina Recalde, and Professor Jessica Newman. (Courtesy Photo)
A bachelor’s degree at Palomar is on the horizon
Jason Pache, Staff Writer • May 19, 2025
Palomar may soon be offering a Bachelor of Science in Building Performance and Environmental Design.
Peter Bowman, a political science professor at Palomar College, sits in his office in front of a bookcase in San Marcos, Calif. Bowman recently spoke with The Telescope about the uncertainty of democracy under the Trump administration.
Expert Insight Part III: Freedom of Speech
Jason Pache, Staff Writer • May 11, 2025
Peter Bowman, a political science professor at Palomar College, poses for a photo in the MD Building on the San Marcos campus. Bowman recently spoke with The Telescope about the state of democracy under the Trump administration.
Expert Insight Part II: DOGE’s Influence
Jason Pache, Staff Writer • May 10, 2025
Jason Pache, left, a staff writer for The Telescope, speaks with Peter Bowman, a political science professor at Palomar College, during a Q&A about the uncertainty of democracy under the Trump administration.
Expert Insight Part I: Democratic Backsliding
Jason Pache, Staff Writer • May 9, 2025
Darrell Tittle, a student member of Rising Scholars, at the Transfer Recognition ceremony at Palomar College on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. Tittle is transferring to the University of California, Berkeley, majoring in English and Political Science.
Palomar celebrates transfer student achievements
Griselda Garcia, Photo Editor • May 2, 2025
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Arts & Culture
Mosquita Y Mari (2012)
Palomar explores Chicanx queer cinema at recent screening
Cyndi Cunningham, Editor-in-Chief • May 20, 2025
An inside look at the Pride Center's Queer Films series.
Lady Blanca ended her second performance with a spin while captivating the audience. Lady Blanca hosted the 15-year anniversary event for the Pride Center. Photo credit: Griselda Garcia
Celebrating pride and community
Griselda Garcia, Photo Editor
Palomar's Day and Night Jazz Ensembles gear up for the second half of their concert series. Illustration made with Canva.
Palomar jazz turns up the tempo
Mason O’Toole, Staff Writer
The Faculty Dance Concert flyer. (Photo courtesy of Palomar Performing Arts)
Stepping into the spotlight: Palomar’s Faculty Dance Concert
Taylor Leonard, Assistant Sports Editor
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Opinion
Battery energy storage system could bring fire hazard to Palomar
Battery energy storage system could bring fire hazard to Palomar
Jason Pache, Staff Writer • May 22, 2025
A fire hazard near Palomar College could put students and staff at risk of inhaling toxic chemicals.
The Telescope student newsroom on Palomar's San Marcos campus.
UCSD without The Guardian is a campus without a voice
The Telescope Staff
Letter to the Editor: Response from Pride Center Director
Letter to the Editor: Response from Pride Center Director
Benjamin Mudgett
The old library could be the key to building stronger community on campus.
Comet Commentary: Palomar’s old library could revive student life
Monica Garcia, Arts/Culture Editor
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Sports
Palomar Football head coach Joe Early
Palomar football builds momentum ahead of fall kickoff
Evelyn Galan Acevedo, Staff Writer • May 21, 2025
After a tough 2024 season, Palomar football is training hard for a comeback this fall.
2025 Palomar Softball team celebrating.
Palomar softball reaches championship game, falls short of title
Taylor Leonard and Mason O’Toole • May 20, 2025
Breanna Lutz on base after a hit.
Comet Athlete Spotlight: Breanna Lutz
Connor Larson, Sports Editor • May 19, 2025
Carter Jorissen with his catching mask off in between a play.
Comet Athlete Spotlight: Carter Jorissen
Linette Arteaga, Staff Writer • May 15, 2025
Comets watch and cheer as their teammate is up to bat. Comets' present record this season is 34-11. Photo credit: Lexi Thurman
Comets come out on top against San Diego Mesa
Lexi Thurman, Staff Writer • May 14, 2025
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En Español
De izquierda a derecha, la fiduciaria Judy Patacsil, la secretaria de la junta Yvette Acosta, la vicepresidenta Holly Hamilton-Bleakley, la presidenta Jacqueline Kaiser, el fiduciario Roberto Rodriguez y la representante estudiantil Reagan Barnum en la reunión del 8 de abril.
La Junta de Gobierno de Palomar vota a favor de eliminar el reconocimiento de terrenos
Cyndi Cunningham and Elizabeth Aguilar (Traductora) • April 17, 2025
La votación de la Junta suscita preocupación por las relaciones con la población indígena, el apoyo a los estudiantes y el DEI en el campus.
Cartel en español del Festival de Solidaridad y Fortaleza. Cortesia de la Federation de Facultad de Palomar.
El primer Festival de Solidaridad y Fuerza ya está en camino
April 17, 2025
El laboratorio de actuaciones es donde tiene lugar cada semana la Hora del Concierto. El Departamento de Artes Escénicas de Palomar ha traído actos conocidos localmente, incluyendo Justine Dawn Tiu, Michael Munson, y Alyze Dreiling, sólo para nombrar unos pocos.
Comentario Comet: Los horarios de los conciertos de Palomar necesitan una remezcla
April 17, 2025
Connor Larson en una entrevista con los entrenadores de softball Lacey Craft y Mark Eldridge
Comentario Comet: Los medios de comunicación, una casa dividida
April 11, 2025
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Sofia Alvarez and Lexi Thurman • May 17, 2025

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May 6, 2025
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