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Professor Scott Kardel in his office at Palomar College.
The Space to Discover
Annabelle Williams, Assistant Arts Editor
Sustainability Step-by-Step
Sustainability Step-by-Step
Griselda Garcia, Photo Editor
Shelves and wall decoration of the solar system located in preschool classroom at Palomar College campus in San Marcos, California, April 8, 2025.
Unprepared and Unpredictable
Linette Arteaga, Staff Writer
Life’s a Gamble by Jade Lau, Ceramic 10” x 20”
Empowering Creative Connections
Gasmine Gonzalez and Olivia Reyes
News
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 Insights Part III: Freedom of Speech
Jason Pache, Staff Writer • May 11, 2025
Freedom of speech may be under threat today. Read here to find out how, and how political science can show us just what is going on in U.S. Government.
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
Tomas Quetzal De Crane (right), of the K'iché Maya/Crow/Navajo nations, led students and faculty in a dance to celebrate community at the Solidarity and Strength Festival on April 26 at Palomar College.
The weather couldn’t stop solidarity at Palomar
Cyndi Cunningham, Editor-in-Chief • April 30, 2025
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Arts & Culture
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 • May 13, 2025
Experience the rhythm and artistry of Palomar College's dance community as the Faculty Dance Concert takes the stage.
Low string section rehearsing their musical number for Saturday's show at the Brubeck Theater.
‘Art That Positively Vibrates’ sets Palomar in motion
Victoria Gudmundson, Opinion Editor
Cartel drama and forbidden romance light up the stage in “Bad Hombres, Good Wives,” now playing at Palomar College’s Studio Theatre through May 11. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Thursday – Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday.
‘Bad Hombres, Good Wives’ will make you laugh, cry, sing, and dance
Cyndi Cunningham, Editor-in-Chief
The cast of "Bad Hombres, Good Wives" pose for a picture in costume. The show highlights narco-novela comedic influences and cultural diversity. (Photo courtesy of Palomar Performing Arts).
‘Bad Hombres, Good Wives,’ brings comedy, culture, and chaos to the Palomar stage
Elizabeth Aguilar, News Assistant Editor
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Opinion
The Telescope student newsroom on Palomar's San Marcos campus.
UCSD without The Guardian is a campus without a voice
The Telescope Staff • May 6, 2025
As professional newsrooms shrink, student papers like The Guardian matter more than ever.
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
A photo of a seagull flying above the Oceanside Pier on Saturday, April 19, 2025. Seagulls can mistake trash for food, which is harmful to them.
Five Fun Activities to Celebrate Earth Day
Griselda Garcia, Photo Editor
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Sports
Carter Jorissen with his catching mask off in between a play.
Comet Athlete Spotlight: Carter Jorissen
Linette Arteaga, Staff Writer • May 15, 2025
Get to know the silent leader behind the mask of Palomar baseball
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
Palomar women's basketball player Kylee Trujillo posed in a feature photo.
Comet Athlete Spotlight: Kylee Trujillo
Cyndi Cunningham, Editor-in-Chief • May 13, 2025
Outfielder #3 Justin Tucker after scoring a run against San Diego Mesa College on May 8.
Comets advance to the regional finals with three straight wins
Connor Larson, Tanner Hayes, and Linette Arteaga • May 12, 2025
Palomar softball team celebrates after defeating Cerritos College and advancing to the state playoffs.
Comets Softball sweeps Cerritos, advances to State Championship series
Mason O’Toole and Taylor Leonard • May 12, 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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