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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
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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.
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The Telescope Weekly

The Telescope Weekly: Support groups, virtual graduation date, and summer classes

Ana Acosta
May 18, 2020
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‘We’re in a more difficult environment’: Palomar’s budget crisis and next steps for the District

Ana Acosta
May 13, 2020
The Telescope Weekly

The Telescope Weekly: Upcoming array of online events, meetings and virtual graduation 

Ana Acosta
May 11, 2020

Most classes to be taught remotely during Fall 2020 semester

Ana Acosta
May 9, 2020
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Here’s what’s happening at Palomar College this week

Ana Acosta
May 4, 2020
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Palomar Nursing Department donates supplies to local hospitals

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April 17, 2020
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Palomar classes to remain in distance formats for summer semester

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April 8, 2020
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Palomar officials continue to provide support to students throughout coronavirus outbreak

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April 5, 2020
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Palomar cancels classes to minimize spread of coronavirus

Ana Acosta
March 13, 2020
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Most courses set to transition online following spring break

Ana Acosta
March 12, 2020
The stoplight on Borden road with the Palomar P in the background in the rain. (Blake Northington/The Telescope)

Palomar officials taking preventative measures in midst of coronavirus pandemic

Ana Acosta
March 11, 2020

What students need in a new president

Ana Acosta
March 9, 2020
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Palomar President resigns

Ana Acosta
March 5, 2020

Students stage protest over Border patrol career event

Ana Acosta
February 19, 2020
President Blake responded to the call for her removal, saying that she is "unapologetic" in the decisions she has made. (Adel Bautista/The Telescope)

President Blake to resign from Palomar College

Ana Acosta
February 12, 2020
Palomar College Governing Board Meeting, San Marcos Campus, Room SSC-1, 2019-12-10. Adel Bautista/The Telescope

Palomar president on paid leave; pending investigation

Ana Acosta
February 10, 2020

Fiscal analysis reveals Palomar District is in a $12 million deficit

Summer Aguirre and Ana Acosta
December 9, 2019
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Palomar Pathways to help students earn degrees more efficiently

Ana Acosta
December 9, 2019
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Police encourage students to be vigilant on campus after two assaults

Ana Acosta and Summer Aguirre
December 9, 2019
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‘SILA’ Play emphasizes changing environment

Ana Acosta
December 9, 2019
Palomar College Governing Board Meeting, San Marcos Campus, 2019-11-12. Adel Bautista/The Telescope

Resolutions and Insolvency: Tensions rise as Palomar enters a fiscal crisis

Ana Acosta
November 13, 2019
President/Superintendent Joi Lin Blake at the Oct. 8, 2019 Governing Board meeting. (Justin Enriquez/The Telescope)

No Confidence: Faculty members calling for President’s resignation

Ana Acosta
November 11, 2019
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Suspect pleads guilty to two on-campus assaults

Ana Acosta and Summer Aguirre
October 31, 2019
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Faculty members vote no confidence in President Blake

Ana Acosta
October 24, 2019
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Club prepares students for careers in law

Ana Acosta
October 21, 2019
Anonymous poll ballots were distributed through campus mail on Oct. 4 to full-time and probationary faculty members. The ballots will be collected on Oct. 21 and counted at the Oct. 28 Faculty Senate meeting. (Telescope Staff/The Telescope)

Faculty members express ‘sadness and anxiety’ over petition

Ana Acosta
October 21, 2019
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Free Farmer’s market Tuesdays

Ana Acosta
October 21, 2019
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Governing Board Overview for Oct. 8 meeting

Ana Acosta
October 10, 2019
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Governing Board Preview for Oct. 8

Ana Acosta
October 8, 2019
ASG gains support for Parking Proposal

ASG gains support for Parking Proposal

Ana Acosta and Nicole Villanueva
September 30, 2019
Teresa Laughlin, Co-President of Palomar’s Faculty Union, shares concerns regarding President Blake’s Leadership at the Sept. 10, 2019 Governing Board meeting. (Telescope Staff/The Telescope)

Faculty members report concerns over the push to hire more ‘diverse’ faculty applicants

Ana Acosta
September 30, 2019
Joi Lin Blake, Ed.D., Superintendent/President of the Palomar Community College District talks to the graduating students in the Dome before the commencement ceremony at Palomar College in San Marcos, Calif. on May 26, 2017. (Joe Dusel/The Telescope)

Palomar faculty members calling for vote on President’s performance

Ana Acosta
September 25, 2019
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Governing Board Overview for Sept. 10 meeting

Ana Acosta
September 18, 2019
Enrollment rates palomar college satellite campuses increases. (Ana Acosta/The Telescope)

Enrollment rates reveal overall increase across satellite campuses

Ana Acosta
September 9, 2019
Veterans Resource Center

New Veteran’s Promise Program to ‘maximize financial support’ for students

Ana Acosta
September 9, 2019
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M.E.Ch.A. to host panel on Gentrification

Ana Acosta
September 9, 2019
Digital Broadcasting students (l-r) Antonio Flores, Jordan Spurgeon, Joseph Jauregui, Jordan Mougier, and Angy Moran received Emmy Awards for their individual film work produced at Palomar College on June 15, 2019. (Jordan Spurgeon/The Telescope)

Students and PCTV Faculty bring home nine Emmy awards

Ana Acosta
September 9, 2019
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Palomar police investigating on-campus assault

Summer Aguirre and Ana Acosta
August 27, 2019
Anel Gonzalez (CCE President) attentively listening to the grievances of Cynthia Davalos (back to the camera), a custodian. Sonny Cavarlez/The Telescope

Grievance filed over custodial hiring postponed as negotiations with District continue

Ana Acosta
May 20, 2019
MEChA held club elections on May 14, 2019. Standing (from left to right): Nancy Morales, Daisy Zavala, Joseph Atemoa, and Junessa Reyes. Kneeling (from left to right): Ana Juarez and Evie Rivera. (Photo courtesy of Nancy Morales)

M.E.Ch.A. Election Results

Ana Acosta
May 20, 2019
Photos by Anna Gabriele/The Telescope.

USPS Presents stamp collection featuring Palomar cactus garden

Ana Acosta
May 1, 2019
Lex Gillette, Paralympic gold medalist, visited Palomar College to encourage and inspire students to set their sights high. Photo by Mariesa Randow/The Telescope.

Paralympic gold medalist visits campus to inspire students

Ana Acosta
May 1, 2019
(l-r) Governing Board trustees Norma Miyamoto, Nina Deerfield, John Halcon and President/Superintendent Joi Lin Blake cutting the ceremony ribbon, April 12, 2019. (Isaac Figueroa/The Telescope)

Nationally recognized M&O building officially opens to campus community

Ana Acosta
April 29, 2019

Palomar Arboretum se remodela para mejorar el sendero

Ana Acosta
April 17, 2019
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California’s new college funding formula will require Palomar’s financial team to adapt

Ana Acosta
April 9, 2019
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Palomar launches Job Placement Program

Ana Acosta
April 8, 2019
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Commencement Caps and Gowns bookstore event

Ana Acosta
April 8, 2019
Palomar College Ranks ninth in online community colleges

Palomar College Ranks ninth in online community colleges

Ana Acosta
April 8, 2019
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Free self-defense classes offered at Rancho Bernardo

Ana Acosta
April 8, 2019
New Maintenance and Operations building at Palomar

Maintenance & Operations building grand opening

Ana Acosta
April 8, 2019
Palomar administrators and Governing Board Trustees at ceremonial groundbreaking event for the Edwin and Frances Hunter Arboretum, March 22, 2019. From l-r: Star Rivera-Lacy, Mark Evilsizer, Join's Lin Blake, Nina Deerfield, Jack Kahn. (Ana Acosta/The Telescope)

Palomar Arboretum undergoes renovation for trail improvements

Ana Acosta
April 8, 2019
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Movies for Mental Health

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April 8, 2019
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KKSM Radio Station wins awards at Broadcasting Conference

Ana Acosta
April 8, 2019
Students gather in line to take turns looking at the Orion Nebula in front of the Palomar Planetarium. (Blake Northington/ The Telescope)a

Astronomy Club hosts annual party under starlit sky

Ana Acosta
April 8, 2019
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Local Community reaches out to Palomar Students

Ana Acosta
March 6, 2019
The stoplight on Borden road with the Palomar P in the background in the rain. (Blake Northington/The Telescope)

Student victim of hit-and-run, Police Chief answers questions regarding student safety

Ana Acosta
March 4, 2019
Palomar photography student Jason Hernanez shows off his textbooks and camera. The CALM (Comet's Affordable Learning Materials) program was implemented last year to assist students in decreasing textbook costs. (Elvin Diego/The Telescope)

Affordable textbook program saves Palomar students total of $2.4 million

Ana Acosta
March 4, 2019
Child Education center on Palomar Campus March 6, 2019. (Julie Leyden/The Telescope)

Early Childhood Education Center announces plans to open new infant care program

Ana Acosta
March 4, 2019
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Classified Employees files grievance, union says custodians ‘spread too thin’

Ana Acosta
March 4, 2019
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Palomar Performing Arts presents Legally Blonde

Ana Acosta
March 4, 2019
Student Madelyn Dorin browses through the women’s rack at the Comet’s Closet. (Megan Lammott/The Telescope)

Palomar Fashion Department opens free clothing bank to students

Ana Acosta
March 4, 2019
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Palomar Student Government ask for resolutions regarding students who face housing insecurities

Ana Acosta
March 4, 2019
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ASG submits resolution to student general assembly

Ana Acosta
February 11, 2019
Palomar Station Apartments. Located across the street from San Marcos campus. Available now. (Evan Cast/The Telescope)

Campus-wide student housing survey

Ana Acosta
February 11, 2019
Chief Chris Moore speaks to the community

Palomar to host third Annual Safety Outreach event

Ana Acosta
February 11, 2019
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Palomar’s Radio Station receives 18 award nominations

Ana Acosta
February 11, 2019
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New Learning Resource Center has opened its doors to the campus community

Ana Acosta
February 11, 2019
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Former interim dean files lawsuit against District

Ana Acosta
February 4, 2019
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Palomar board debates hiring diversity, presidents’ contract

Ana Acosta
December 13, 2018
Ellen Burr teaching sound masterclass

Bend it like Burr

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December 12, 2018
Professor Mark Bealo and the GCIP 168 Digital Imaging class practice Flying drones. (Photo courtesy of Neil McDowell-Horn)

Drone Program Takes Flight

Ana Acosta and patrick hartley
December 11, 2018

You don’t need a child to wear dad shoes

Ana Acosta
December 3, 2018
Palomar Water polo captain Kelly Rowan stands and smiles, wearing a light blue buttoned shirt.

Water polo captin leads team

Ana Acosta
November 14, 2018
Two young women talk to each other a table with a blue covering that says "PHI THETA KAPPA."

PTK collects shoes for victims of natural disasters

Ana Acosta
November 8, 2018
Skull casts on display during Anthropology Days on Oct. 30. (Ana Acosta/The Telescope)

Anthropology days celebrate diversity

Ana Acosta
November 8, 2018
Faculty Federation opts not to endorse Governing Board incumbent

Faculty Federation opts not to endorse Governing Board incumbent

Ana Acosta
October 23, 2018

The impact your toothbrush has on the environment is bigger than you think.

Ana Acosta
October 10, 2018
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