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Elizabeth Aguilar studying at the Learning Resource Center (LRC) at Palomar College.
Unlocking Success: Student Voices on Summer Courses
Information regarding the American Red Cross blood drive at Palomar College. (Provided by the Palomar College Student Health Services)
Donate blood and get a $15 gift card
Ka'alei Apana, a wide receiver for Palomar's football team, lines up for a pre-snap on the new football field.
Palomar set to unveil new football stadium for the 2024 season
Council of Classified Employees taking a group photo. Photo credit: Courtesy picture from CCE (sent by Anel Gonzalez)
There’d be no Palomar without them; the Classified Employees union
Zac Dybeck and Professor Branden Whearty pose after finishing their debate on whether or not STEM degrees are overvalued. Photo credit: Josh Miranda
Palomar speech and debate display talents in 78th annual Spring Showcase.
Information regarding the American Red Cross blood drive at Palomar College. (Provided by the Palomar College Student Health Services)
Donate blood and get a $15 gift card
Multiple pride flags decorated the booths at the Student Union. Photo credit: Monica Garcia
Highlights of Palomar’s Queer Community in Action Festival
Pride flags are hung proudly along the walls of Palomar's Pride Center. Photo credit: Monica Garcia
A sneak peak into Palomar’s pride events
ASG host Club Rush on Feb. 6 and 7 in the Quad Photo credit: Victoria Gudmundson
ASG Hosts Spring Club Rush
Photo made by Sofia Alvarez.
Black History Month Fair 2024
Safiya Swearingen, candidate for ASG President, gives a speech as candidates listen. At the table, from left to right: Derek Blevins (VP of Internal Affairs candidate), Sina Laei (VP of Events candidate), and Regan Barnum (Student Trustee candidate). Photo credit: Cynthia Cunningham
ASG candidates aim to grow Palomar’s community
Photo of the Palomar College Student Union, taken from outside at ground level.
ASG Votes to Support LGBTQIA+ Inclusivity, Human Trafficking Awareness, and More
Southwest camera at Student Union Photo credit: Lisa Burke
ASG Meets Weekly
Vice President of Human Resources Anna Pedroza Photo credit: Rachel Hyman
Palomar’s newest addition to Human Resources
Palomar Student Union Building, Wednesday, Feb. 7 2024. Photo credit: Selina Barrera
Student Government: Tackling the First Week of The Semester
Telescope Talks: Colorism in the Latinx Community
Telescope Talks: Colorism in the Latinx Community
Comet's Closet in room FD-4. Photo credit: Rachel Hyman
The Fashion Department is leaving, but Comet’s Closet will stay.
Telescope Talks: PTK's Hopes for a Palomar Honors Program
Telescope Talks: PTK’s Hopes for a Palomar Honors Program
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“Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” Mostly Sticks the Landing
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Palomar Kicks Off Pride Week With Everything Everywhere All At Once Screening
“Someday I’ll Get My Yatch” by Mayce Keeler
Bestiary brings an artistic menagerie to the Boehm Gallery
The Boehm Gallery will features Briana Miyoko Stanley’s works through September 21 Photo credit: Victoria Gudmundson
Palomar Art Department welcomes full-time assistant professor Briana Miyoko Stanley with Artist Talk at Boehm
Holt's photography lines the walls of the F/30 gallery. Photo credit: Cynthia Cunningham
“Urban Western Madness: Out of the Ordinary & Workplace Portraits” premiers at Palomar’s F/30 Gallery
Photography Department seeking submissions.
Event flyer of person with blue and white face mask
Brief interview with aspiring Photography and Astrophysics student, Gavin Hasinsky.
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A true crime novel you won’t be able to put down
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“Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” Mostly Sticks the Landing
Photo credit: IMDb
Palomar Kicks Off Pride Week With Everything Everywhere All At Once Screening
Image released by Metro Goldwyn Mayer Pictures shows from left, Mike Faist, Zendaya and Josh O'Connor in a scene from "Challengers." (Metro Goldwyn Mayer Pictures via AP)
“Challengers” dares you to join the game.
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“Civil War” Will Leave You Shell Shocked
Telescope Talks: “Dune: Part 2” Critical Review (Spoilers)
JimiJame$ & Wow Jones: "Parish's" Composing Power Couple
JimiJame$ & Wow Jones: “Parish’s” Composing Power Couple
Jazz legend Charles McPherson, used with permission from Charles McPherson and Palomar Performing Arts Department. Photo credit: Palomar Performing Arts Department
Jazz legend Charles McPherson performs at Palomar
Official flyer for the "Time of the Winter Solstice" performance at Palomar College. Image used with permission from the Palomar Performing Arts department Photo credit: Palomar Performing Arts Department
Time of the Winter Solstice: A Collaborative Music Event
Zeb Navarro gives The Telescope a visit to the KKSM recording studio.
KKSM – Palomar College’s Radio Station
Palomar College continues celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month through the end of October
Palomar’s Hispanic Heritage Month Events Continue
Multiple pride flags decorated the booths at the Student Union. Photo credit: Monica Garcia
Highlights of Palomar’s Queer Community in Action Festival
The Palomar College Pride Center events for pride week. Photo courtesy of Lisette Lasater. Photo credit: Lisette Lasater
Out and proud
Models wearing pieces expected to be shown at the MODA Fashion Show. (Photo courtesy of Sydney McMullan)
The MODA Fashion Show will keep attendees in the loop
Pride flags are hung proudly along the walls of Palomar's Pride Center. Photo credit: Monica Garcia
A sneak peak into Palomar’s pride events
UMOJA booth Photo credit: Lisa Burke
Black History Month Fair
JimiJame$ & Wow Jones: "Parish's" Composing Power Couple
JimiJame$ & Wow Jones: “Parish’s” Composing Power Couple
Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) holding Grogu in "The Mandalorian."
Disney’s Season 3 of The Mandalorian
Philomena Cunk (Diane Morgan) surveys the history of the world in "Cunk on Earth." (Jonathan Browning/Netflix/TNS)
“Cunk on Earth” is Hilarious
Netflix Raises Subscription Prices for Users in the US and Canada
‘Bridgerton’ Becomes Netflix’s Biggest Hit Ever
Jake Whitehead, wide receiver, lines up against Vance Harris, Moorpark College's defensive back.
Palomar stunned after blowing 13 point lead
Ka'alei Apana, a wide receiver for Palomar's football team, lines up for a pre-snap on the new football field.
Palomar set to unveil new football stadium for the 2024 season
The Palomar College Cheerleading team performs a quick stunt on the practice football field at the San Marcos campus Photo credit: Alex Ortega
What Next Semester Holds for Palomar Cheerleading
Palomar Comet Freshman Dayvis Key posed to shoot in the Jan. 17 game against Southwestern College Jaguars. Image Credit -- Hector Flores.
A Look Inside the Women’s Basketball Team
Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker (7) walks to the practice field during training camp on July 29, 2023, in St. Joseph, Missouri. (Emily Curiel/The Kansas City Star/TNS)
Harrison Butker’s Commencement Speech Was Messy and Distasteful
The Palomar College Cheerleading team performs a quick stunt on the practice football field at the San Marcos campus Photo credit: Alex Ortega
What Next Semester Holds for Palomar Cheerleading
Palomar Comet Freshman Dayvis Key posed to shoot in the Jan. 17 game against Southwestern College Jaguars. Image Credit -- Hector Flores.
A Look Inside the Women’s Basketball Team
Left to Right: Breanna Lutz, Isabella De Fillipis, Shelbie Van Slyke, Josephine Heuberger, Maddie Bedolla Photo credit: Lisa Burke
Strong Softball Season Scores
The Palomar Cheer team gathers together to pose for a picture with their third place trophy. Photo courtesy: Coach Stephanie Neptune Reed
Palomar Cheer Secures a Podium At First Competition in Six Years
Palomar basketball team (Macyn Raleigh, Angelina De Leon, Faith Brinkman, Evelyn Terraza, Brooke Quintana) surround the coach (Chris Kroesch) during a timeout huddle. Photo credit: Hector Flores
Women’s Basketball Shows Out in First Playoff Game against Santa Barbara.
Jake Whitehead, wide receiver, lines up against Vance Harris, Moorpark College's defensive back.
Palomar stunned after blowing 13 point lead
Ka'alei Apana, a wide receiver for Palomar's football team, lines up for a pre-snap on the new football field.
Palomar set to unveil new football stadium for the 2024 season
Evan Langer launches a pitch in the Ninth inning. He would eventually end the inning with a strikeout, securing a win for the Comets. (Others in photo: Noah Lazuka, Evan Jaquez) Photo credit: Josh Miranda
Palomar Baseball Hits the Ground Running to start off 2024 Playoff Campaign.
2024 NFL Mock Draft Predictions
2024 NFL Mock Draft Predictions
Ryan Garcia standing over Devin Haney after knocking him down during the seventh round of super lightweight boxing match. Photo credit: Cris Esqueda/Golden Boy Getty Images
Garcia vs Haney: Ryan Garcia becomes the first to defeat Devin Haney
The beam was placed after the signatures were completed. Photo credit: Josh Miranda
Stadium construction reaches milestones, but sports will have to wait.
A Look into Palomar’s Wrestling Team
Palomar’s Athletic Trainer Wins CCCATAA Award
A female, Palomar softball player (24) gets read for bat.
Allyson Amato Just Won’t Stop Hitting
Two soccer players from opposing teams chases after a soccer ball on a field.
Palomar Soccer Players Win State Awards
Three young men stand side by side and hold their surfboard upright at a beach on a sunny day.
Summer: The worst season to live in Southern California
Sketch of a young woman writing.
The Experiences We Share: Literature Shows the Human Connection, an Interview with Palomar Professor of English Leanne Maunu
A young man reads with a piece of paper next to his right cheek.
Insights from a Wise Philosopher: An Interview with Palomar College Professor of Philosophy William Leslie
A young man in glasses writes.
A Fair and True Journalist: An Interview with Palomar College Professor of Journalism, Chuck Buxton
A man reads a large book on a wooden desk.
Why Learn the Language of Literature, Philosophy and Journalism?
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
Telescope Talks: Colorism in the Latinx Community
Telescope Talks: Colorism in the Latinx Community
Too many vacant positions mean not enough support for students. Photo credit: Victoria Gudmundson
Unlocking The Truth Behind The New Food Lockers
Graphic made in Canva. Photo credit: Taylor Leonard
Studying independently vs study groups.
Logos of some of the teams featured in article, with checks or x's. Photo credit: Connor Larson
NFL Draft Winners and Blunders
Telescope Talks: Colorism in the Latinx Community
Telescope Talks: Colorism in the Latinx Community
Telescope Talks: PTK's Hopes for a Palomar Honors Program
Telescope Talks: PTK’s Hopes for a Palomar Honors Program
2024 NFL Mock Draft Predictions
2024 NFL Mock Draft Predictions
Palomar's food court options Photo credit: Rachel Hyman
Telescope Talks: Rating Palomar’s Food Court
Photo credit: Cynthia Cunningham
Telescope Talks: Goals for Spring
Food and Race: Beyond the Borders
Food and Race: Beyond the Borders
Down the Rabbit Hole
Down the Rabbit Hole
Top: water polo athlete Roxanne Hall and Men's volley ball team. Bottom: Women's volleyball and Women's track team. Photos courtesy of Hector Flores, Hugh Cox, and Cara Heise,.
Energy. Drive. Spirit.
Discolored off spray at Swami's Beach, on Feb. 22nd, 2024
Turning Tides:
Palomar Police Department cruiser parked on the roof of the San Marcos campus parking structure.
The Line

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Free Speech Matters

Yanna Baradin • December 13, 2023
Free Speech Matters
A digital art piece of students waiting in a line generated by DALL·E 2

Why are Student Services as Slow as Slugs?

Yanna Baradin • October 2, 2023
Student services are detrimental to the success of any community college. So why are they so sluggish here at Palomar?
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World Athletics Organization Bans Transgender Women from Competing

Alexis Stegerman • May 22, 2023
Should individuals assigned male at birth be allowed in competition post-puberty?
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Michelle Rains is Winning Against Incumbent Kartik Raju

Trina McLeary • November 14, 2022

THUMBS DOWN - Kartik Raju is more experienced and engaged in the Palomar community than Michelle Rains is, and was arguably the most congenial of all six of the candidates we interviewed. He should NOT...

The Telescope Endorsements: Judy Patacsil, Kartik Raju, and Jacqueline Kaiser for Palomar College Governing Board.

Telescope Staff • October 12, 2022

The Telescope Editorial Board has endorsed three of six candidates running for the Governing Board in the November ‘22 elections. We believe that Judy Patacsil, Kartik Raju, and Jacqueline Kaiser will...

Singer/actress Halle Bailey smiles and stands next to a purple wall.

The Little Mermaid Has Become a Big Deal

Max Cruz • September 28, 2022
With Disney announcing a new live-action adaptation of The Little Mermaid people have gone to social media to express their complaints.

“Greetings from the Red Planet” an Introspective Journey through Space and Time

Ryan Marlowe • September 14, 2022
The Theatre Department braves the Milky Way Galaxy on a mission to Mars.
Crowd protesting in front of Supreme Court, holding pink signs.

Women’s Rights Are Human Rights

Tarah Lachmandas • May 22, 2022
A draft majority opinion was leaked from the Supreme Court that indicates they are planning on overturning Roe v. Wade.

Opinion: Don’t Say Gay Bill

Tarah Lachmandas • May 1, 2022
The “Don’t Say Gay” Bill is Harmful for the Future Generation of the LGBTQ+ Community
A building that was destroyed by bombs. Two women are inside one of the rooms.

Ukraine: The U.S. is Doing the Bare Minimum

Sophia Partida • April 15, 2022
Vladimir Putin is keeping NATO allies at bay while Ukrainians fight for their lives.

Joe Rogan’s Spotify Debacle

Gunner Clark • February 10, 2022
Joe Rogan has been lighting a fire beneath himself in Spotify's podcast section for quite some time now, and it would seem that fire is becoming too large to extinguish.

What went wrong at the Astroworld Festival

Giovanni Vallido • December 13, 2021
Where to point the finger and why
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