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Proposition 6 and 36 address the rights and punishments of convicts and offenders.
Prop 6 and Prop 36 pave a harsh road for offenders and convicts
STAR and General tutoring sign, on the second floor of the library.
The STAR tutoring center offers students academic support
2024 Election Prop 3 Graphic
California Votes Yes on Proposition 3
Left: The new Governing Board Trustee of Area 4, Holly Hamilton-Bleakley. (Courtesy photo) Right: The new Governing Board Trustee of Area 2, Yvette Acosta. (Hector Flores)
Voters choose a new direction for Palomar College Governing Board
A digital illustration showing the connection between funding for facilities and student success.
Proposition 2 passing could bring improvements to Palomar
La Máquina poster oficial a través de IMP Awards.
‘La Máquina’ desarma a sus audiencias en el ring de boxeo
We Live In Time movie poster via A24.
‘We Live In Time’ will leave audiences tearful
The Agogo Drum and Dance Ensemble performs during a previous Noche Havana performance.
Noche Havana, a night of music, dance, and culture, coming soon to Palomar
Mariachi Arco-Iris de Los Angeles pose for a group photo after their performance in front of the student union on October 10
The Celebration of Latinx Heritage Month and National Coming Out Day comes to Palomar College
Telescope Talks: The Substance Movie Review
Telescope Talks: The Substance Movie Review
“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
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
We Live In Time movie poster via A24.
‘We Live In Time’ will leave audiences tearful
Telescope Talks: The Substance Movie Review
Telescope Talks: The Substance Movie Review
The Joker sequel falls short of its predecessor.
It’s difficult to “put on a happy face” for the new movie “Joker: Folie á Deux”
Telescope Talks: Bones and All Movie Review
Telescope Talks: Bones and All Movie Review
The official movie poster of Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice. (Plan B Entertainment/Warner Bros. Studio)
The Juice is on the Loose
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
Palomar's women's soccer team captain #8 Ashley Clark gets past a defender against Miramar College on October 18, 2024.
Comet Athlete Spotlight: Ashley Clark
Men's basketball players huddle together in a circle with their arms around each other on the side of a basketball court.
Comeback win for men’s basketball in season opener
#8 Ayano Tsuda scores against Miramar.
Palomar Women’s water polo suffers a loss at home to San Diego Miramar
Kicker #40 Jonathon Meyers and the comets running out of the tunnel.
Palomar football devastated by Fullerton
Dodgers vs. Yankees World Series Graphic
2024 World Series Preview/Prediction
Palomar's women's soccer team captain #8 Ashley Clark gets past a defender against Miramar College on October 18, 2024.
Comet Athlete Spotlight: Ashley Clark
Palomar Men's soccer team player Arturo Atilano-Gutierrez poses for a photo.
The Pacific Coast Athletic Conference names Palomar Men’s soccer player athlete of the month
Water Polo player Sophia Wicks poses for a photo.
Comet spotlight Women’s Water Polo Team
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
Men's basketball players huddle together in a circle with their arms around each other on the side of a basketball court.
Comeback win for men’s basketball in season opener
#8 Ayano Tsuda scores against Miramar.
Palomar Women’s water polo suffers a loss at home to San Diego Miramar
Kicker #40 Jonathon Meyers and the comets running out of the tunnel.
Palomar football devastated by Fullerton
#8 Ashley Clark runs the ball up the field against multiple Miramar defenders.
Palomar College women’s soccer narrowly loses at home to San Diego Miramar
#13 Elijah Hudson runs out with the Palomar Football team before their game against Saddleback College.
Palomar Comets outlast the Saddleback Bobcats
Palomar's women's soccer team captain #8 Ashley Clark gets past a defender against Miramar College on October 18, 2024.
Comet Athlete Spotlight: Ashley Clark
Diversity in women's water polo
Diversity in women’s water polo
Coaches Mandy Simon and Kelly Rowan stand next to players Sophia Wicks, Madalyn McKellar, and Veronica Torres for a picture by the pool.
Women’s water polo is off to a competitive start to the 2024 season.
Water Polo player Sophia Wicks poses for a photo.
Comet spotlight Women’s Water Polo Team
#6 Teiora Tinoisamoa jumping to hit the ball over the net.
Women’s volleyball starts the season with an 8-2 record
Prices rise with the minimum wage making the increase in pay counterintuitive.
The Minimum Wage Should Stay the Same
Online dating illustration Photo credit: Griselda Garcia
Finding emotional connections in the age of content
New Jeans YouTube live stream expressing opinions on recent company drama (Screenshot provided by Elizabeth Aguilar)
The unseen struggles of K-POP: Truth behind the fame
Affordable third spaces are a thing of the past
Creativity and Community Are Dying with Third Spaces—Money Is to Blame
A gray envelop with a white letter inside, on a red background.
A letter to Roberto Rodriguez and Palomar’s Governing Board
Lawrence Lawson (left) along with other ESL members that attended Bono's Q and A session holding signs.
Profesor de ESL Pone a Peter Bono en Aprietos Sobre DACA
Un ofrenda en Palomar College drentro de la bibliotecha.
Honrar la Vida con la Muerte: Día de los Muertos
Mariachi Arco-Iris de Los Ángeles posan para una foto grupal después de su actuación frente a la unión estudiantil el 10 de octubre.
La Celebración del Mes de la Herencia Latinx y el Día Nacional de Salir del Clóset llega al Colegio Palomar
Picture of TRIO Project director, Nelida Martinez. Courtesy of Nelida Martinez.
Nelida Martinez, Directora del Proyecto Trio, habla del “impuesto Latino” y de romper barreras.
La Máquina poster oficial a través de IMP Awards.
‘La Máquina’ desarma a sus audiencias en el ring de boxeo
Telescope Talks: The Substance Movie Review
Telescope Talks: The Substance Movie Review
Telescope Talks: Bones and All Movie Review
Telescope Talks: Bones and All Movie Review
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
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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Alex Ortega is in his second year at Palomar studying as a journalism major who will transfer to SFSU in the Fall 2024 on his way to becoming a correspondent. He likes to spend his spare time surfing, practicing photography, going to concerts, and traveling.

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What Next Semester Holds for Palomar Cheerleading

Alex Ortega
May 25, 2024
Palomar Police Department cruiser parked on the roof of the San Marcos campus parking structure.

The Line

Alex Ortega
May 17, 2024
Palomar's food court options Photo credit: Rachel Hyman

Telescope Talks: Rating Palomar’s Food Court

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April 6, 2024

Telescope Talks: “Dune: Part 2” Critical Review (Spoilers)

Alex Ortega and Calvin Anderson
March 21, 2024
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

Alex Ortega
March 21, 2024
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Palomar College nursing students continue to excel despite new challenges

Alex Ortega
March 18, 2024
"Dune: Part Two" movie poster via WarnerBros.

“Dune: Part 2,” The Best Sci-Fi Movie Of All Time?

Alex Ortega
March 11, 2024
Drive To Survive season 6 poster via Netflix

Season Six of Netflix’s “Drive to Survive” is out, and already raising eyebrows

Alex Ortega
March 6, 2024
Alex Mateko (front) strikes a pose as bases Hailey Pickett (left) and Alyssa Ruiz (right) get ready to lift up flyer Mallory Fikas. Photo credit: Alex Ortega

Palomar Cheerleaders Gear Up for Competition After Six-Years On The Sidelines

Alex Ortega
February 16, 2024
Saltburn movie poster via Warner Bros. Pictures

“Saltburn” burned holes in my eyes

Alex Ortega
December 13, 2023
"Priscilla" movie poster. Photo credit: A24 Films

“Priscilla,” an intimate look into one of rock n’ roll’s most infamous ‘love stories’

Alex Ortega
November 13, 2023
Five Night's at Freddy's movie poster via Universal Pictures https://www.universalpictures.com/movies/five-nights-at-freddys

“Five Nights at Freddy’s” breaks records and divides viewers

Alex Ortega
October 30, 2023
Students gather around the picnic tables outside of the Palomar Student Center.

Palomar College Lands New Food Services Contract

Alex Ortega
September 19, 2023
A digital art piece of a law student generated by DALL·E 2.

Palomar College Receives Grant for Law Program

Alex Ortega
September 6, 2023
A male Palomar baseball player smiles to the photographer's left at the dugout with two fellow teammates look on from behind him. Several players and a coach are also behind them and are blurry.

This Year in Palomar Baseball

Alex Ortega
May 24, 2023
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

Alex Ortega
May 24, 2023
Man looks at computer screen with Open AI’ homepage of ChatGPT.

Will A.I. Be Banned in U.S. Colleges?

Alex Ortega
May 11, 2023
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
A walkway between two red brick buildings and trees.

Exposure Incident on Palomar College San Marcos Campus

Alex Ortega
April 12, 2023

Palomar College Governing Board Appoints New Trustee For Area #2

Alex Ortega
April 3, 2023
women empowerment graphic

International Women’s Day

Alex Ortega
March 8, 2023

Palomar College’s Empty Governing Board Seat

Alex Ortega
February 17, 2023
Dre'As and Brooke Sanchez discussing one of their company's products in their office at home.

Local Business Prepares to Fight Back Against Industry Titan, Munchkin™

Alex Ortega
December 14, 2022
A car is next to a gas pump at an Arco gas station.

Gas is Burning Up Students’ Wallets

Alex Ortega
December 4, 2022

Palomar College’s Veterans’ Resource Center

Alex Ortega
November 15, 2022

Tales From Vietnam; In Honor of Veteran’s Day

Alex Ortega
November 15, 2022
Seven people wearing white hard hats shovel dirt on a sunny day.

Palomar College Breaks Ground on New Football and Softball Stadium

Alex Ortega
October 19, 2022
Two computer monitors in the foreground (blurred) with an image of the lunar surface in the background.

Palomar Planetarium Re-Opens

Alex Ortega
October 17, 2022
Portrait of a man of Indian descent smiling, wearing a dark grey suit and a checkered tie.

Q&A with Palomar College Governing Board Candidate Kartik Raju

Alex Ortega
October 5, 2022
Queen Elizabeth in 2020 wearing a teal hat with pink flowers and a teal coat. She is smiling.

Queen Elizabeth II dies at 96

Alex Ortega
September 13, 2022

Palomar Transitions Program

Alex Ortega
September 12, 2022
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