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The new NCTD+ service provides additioanl public transit on a flexible schedule. (Photo by Kit Caldwell, Courtesy of the North County Transit District)
New Transit Program Helps Riders Who Miss Their Stop
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
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
Photo credit: IMDb
“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
“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
Photo credit: IMDb
“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.
Photo credit: IMDb
“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
Naomi Allen, Ashely Clark, Maddie Spielman, Macey Edemann, at recent soccer game.
Women’s soccer gets first win of 2024 season
Palomar offense lined up against the Moorpark defense.
Photography: Palomar football first home game
Palomar stadium crowd for first ever home game in new stadium.
Milestone Moment: Palomar Football’s First Home Game Sparks Community Spirit
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
Naomi Allen, Ashely Clark, Maddie Spielman, Macey Edemann, at recent soccer game.
Women’s soccer gets first win of 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
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 offense lined up against the Moorpark defense.
Photography: Palomar football first home game
Palomar stadium crowd for first ever home game in new stadium.
Milestone Moment: Palomar Football’s First Home Game Sparks Community Spirit
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.
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
The Telescope Endorsements: Judy Patacsil, Kartik Raju, and Jacqueline Kaiser for Palomar College Governing Board.
Broadway Is Back, for Better or for Worse?
Reducing Library Hours Has become Difficult for Students
The War on Mental Health
The Struggles of Hyflex
The campus suffers from some serious dark spots where lights don't reach.
Thumbs Down: Why is it so Dark on Campus?
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.
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.
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Two women hug each other on a sunny day. A young person stands to the left of them wearing a rainbow cloak. More people stand in the background on a large sidewalk by a glass office building.

Reading Stories Increases Empathy for Others

Jason Pache • May 24, 2023
Did you know that reading stories can actually increase our empathy for others? It has been established scientifically that indeed it does. Read here to see how.
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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?
Outline sketches of three police officers in red with no faces. Generated by DALL·E 2

Unlocked – The Palomar Lockdown

Lisa Burke • May 22, 2023
Who heard about the lockdown imposed the other week?
Pride flags line the walls inside of Palomar College's Pride Center

Palomar Has Pride!

Chloé Maxedon • May 22, 2023
Insider Scoop - Gay Prom!
Six cows, including four calves, look toward the viewer, created by DALLE-2.

The Senseless Slaughter of Millions:Why Factory Farming is Contrary to Compassion

Jason Pache • May 3, 2023
Innocent victims raised to be killed with no hope of being saved. It is a heart-wrenching idea. But it happens everyday to creatures whom humans prey upon—by the millions.
New Palomar Governing Board Trustee Appointed

New Palomar Governing Board Trustee Appointed

CJ Arteaga • May 3, 2023
Thoughts on the new governance
A blue digital clock displays the time 3:41 on a bed with a blurry image of a woman laying supine with her hands to her face.

It’s Time to End the Switch Around Daylight Saving Time

Cynthia Cunningham • May 3, 2023
62% of Americans agree to end the switch between daylight saving time and standard time, including farmers, so why do we still change our clocks every spring?
Keanu Reeves as John Wick in "John Wick: Chapter 4." He wears a black suit and pants, walking toward the viewer with two men standing in the far background watching him. A dark green mist swirls in the background.

The John Wick Saga Comes to an End?

Alex Ortega • April 14, 2023
Keanu Reeves reprises his role as the most feared assassin, John Wick for what could be the final time.
Drawing of three people who appear to be studying on their laptops and notes, looking stressed and bored.

An Appreciation to the Busy, Working College Students

Chloé Maxedon • April 12, 2023
Who needs personal time when you are making money at work and are busy with school?
Sketch of a young woman writing.

The Experiences We Share: Literature Shows the Human Connection, an Interview with Palomar Professor of English Leanne Maunu

Jason Pache • April 12, 2023
A philosophical question that most of us take for granted is: what does it mean to be human?
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

Jason Pache • April 12, 2023
“The unexamined life is not worth living” —Plato, “The Apology”, ca. 399 B.C.E.
A young man in glasses writes.

A Fair and True Journalist: An Interview with Palomar College Professor of Journalism, Chuck Buxton

Jason Pache • April 12, 2023
“You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” – John 8:32
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