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The Origins of Halloween

Ryan Marlowe October 27, 2021
Once again, the time is creeping up on us once when children descend upon the streets like vampires in search of sweet sustenance. “Trick or treat!” and the sound of ringing doorbells echo through the night, while scary movies overtake the airwaves. How is it though, that ghosts and ghouls became associated with sweet treats and costumes?
Women's March, San Diego CA. 2021

Women take center stage after abortion ban in Texas

Sophia Perun October 25, 2021

The masses drew from every area of North County after the news of the new ban on abortion in Texas founded the nation. Residents of San Diego County gathered on Oct. 2, 2021 for the annual Women’s...

CAMP PENDLETON MARINES KILLED IN KABUL

Andrew Montez Montez September 11, 2021

Local communities are mourning after a suicide bomber killed ten service members with ties to Camp Pendleton in Kabul, Afghanistan. Among the 13 service members killed in a suicide bomb attack outside...

Palomar College to Require Vaccines for Students and Staff

Ryan Marlowe September 2, 2021

Palomar staff and students must show proof of vaccination by Oct.11, 2021 Students taking face-to-face classes will need to provide proof of vaccination starting Monday, October 11, 2021, said school...

Provisional Trustee Wanted

Trina McLeary September 1, 2021

Palomar College District Governing Board seeks for new provisional appointee. SAN MARCOS - Palomar Community College District Governing board is looking for a provisional appointee to fill the Area...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention headquarters in Atlanta. The CDC says about a third of people infected with coronavirus in the U.S. are asymptomatic. (Dreamstime/TNS)

Center for Disease Control (CDC) Releases New Double Masking Guideline

Giovanni Vallido February 21, 2021
The CDC's new best way to protect yourself is to double mask in crowded places.
Photo of man taking a nap on a couch.

Snoozing on the job: tomorrow’s workplace.

Katy Lynn October 23, 2019

Almost every person learns at some point that they function better in daily activities when they have had a sufficient amount of sleep. Workplaces are starting to recognize how beneficial it is for their...

The fast-fashion industry is unraveling at the seams

Nicole Villanueva October 14, 2019

The practicality of online shopping, social media influence, and increasing awareness of environmental effects, are causing fast-fashion brick-and-mortar businesses to become out of style.    For...

San Diego County Fair Landscape. Ferris wheel along other rides are lit up brightly at night.

Did you even summer? A how-to-tell guide.

Nicole Villanueva September 15, 2019

As we enter the fall semester and live out the rest of our summer vibes before heading into the land of pumpkin spice everything, let’s reflect. Did you bask in the sunshine glory of the season? In...

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Kaaboo festival coming soon to the Del Mar Fairgrounds

Ripp Friesen September 10, 2019

This September the music festival Kaaboo Del Mar will be coming to San Diego, featuring big-name artists in music, comedy and art.  According to its website, Kaaboo is not a festival, it’s a “new...

The importance of reading 'clean beauty' labels

The importance of reading ‘clean beauty’ labels

Sammi Cox May 17, 2019

Story written by Nicole Villanueva We have all heard that healthy skin starts from within. While this can be true, many have also turned to skincare to aid in achieving healthy looking skin. Clean...

art burnout, Illustration by Ripp Fresen, The Telescope.

Art Burnout: An Artists Guide

Ripp Friesen May 17, 2019

If you're an artist, you know the pain of sitting in a chair hunched over for hours, trying to get that piece done that you’ve been putting off for days. Not only is this detrimental to your physical...

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