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Clayton McCabe during training practice in Romania. Photo courtesy of Clayton McCabe.
Pursuing higher education after military service
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
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
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
Kicker #40 Jonathon Meyers runs out of the tunnel before the game.
Palomar loses final home game of 2024 season
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
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
Kicker #40 Jonathon Meyers runs out of the tunnel before the game.
Palomar loses final home game of 2024 season
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
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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HBO drops the mic with "Catch the Throne Volume 2"

HBO drops the mic with “Catch the Throne Volume 2”

Christopher Bullock
May 11, 2015
Palomar’s Jessica Betancourt (#1) and Sarah Martinez (#5) led the pack during the the 3000-meter steeplechase. Betancourt won the race with a time of 11:55 and Martinez finished in fifth place. The Comets were participating in the Pacific Coast Athletic Conference Track & Field Championships on Saturday at Mesa College. (Philip Farry/The Telescope)

Track and Field

Christopher Bullock
May 11, 2015
Palomar tennis player Evan Davis won his singles match against Palomar's guest San Diego City College on Feb 19, 2015. (Dirk Callum/The Telescope)

Men’s and women’s tennis endure a rough season

Christopher Bullock
May 11, 2015
A male Palomar volleyball player tries to block the ball as an opponent spikes it.

Men’s VB finished strong

Christopher Bullock
May 11, 2015
Palomar's Kali Pugh (l) nd Summer Evans. (Dirk Callum/The Telescope)

Softball pair turns game into valuable life lesson

Christopher Bullock
May 11, 2015
Portrait of Christopher Bullock

I found my passion inside a newsroom

Christopher Bullock
May 11, 2015
Palomar College Associated Student Government President-elect Malik Spence. (Stephen Davis/The Telescope)

New student body president hopes to make Palomar student voices heard

Christopher Bullock
May 11, 2015
Portrait of Christopher Bullock

Here’s one final cup of coffee

Christopher Bullock
May 11, 2015
T. Opinion

JACC…has it really helped anyone?

Christopher Bullock
April 27, 2015
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Student president election uncontested

Christopher Bullock
April 27, 2015
Palomar’s Morgan Brown swims the 100-yard butterfly on the first day of the PCAC Championships held at Wallace Memorial Pool on April 17, 2015. Brown won her heat with a time of 1:07 to advance to the April 18 finals. (Philip Farry/The Telescope)

Swim team makes waves at PCAC tournament

Christopher Bullock
April 27, 2015
Palomar’s De’ondra Young (center) and Samone Everett (third from left) finished first and second in the hammer throw and shot put. Everett took first place in the discus and Young finished second during the Pacific Coast Athletic Conference Track and Field Championship held April 18, 2015 at Mesa College, San Diego, Calif. (Philip Farry/The Telescope)

Young wins twice at PCAC Championship; track and field falls short of title

Christopher Bullock
April 27, 2015
Palomar's Lee Lee Tomlinson (center) with Head Coach Leigh Marshall, Assistant Coach Damian Cephas, and Assistant Coach Chris Kroesch on April 8, 2015 in The Dome prior to signing her letter of intent to Presentation College. Tomlinson will be attending Presentation, located in Aberdeen South Dakota, on a basketball scholarship. (Stephen Davis/The Telescope)

Tomlinson, Sumpter sign letters of intent

Christopher Bullock
April 27, 2015
Schools have forgotten the order of the ‘student-athlete’

Schools have forgotten the order of the ‘student-athlete’

Christopher Bullock
April 13, 2015
Palomar women's basketball team following their 77-33 win over San Diego Mesa College on Feb. 20, 2015. (Stephen Davis/The Telescope)

Comets have a banner year with record season

Christopher Bullock
March 30, 2015
Freshmen should be forced to make academics priority # 1

Freshmen should be forced to make academics priority # 1

Christopher Bullock
March 30, 2015
Qualcomm Stadium. (Photo courtesy of Kevin Baird)

Give us a new stadium, or give us death

Christopher Bullock
March 30, 2015
Student Affairs Director Sherry Titus. (Photo courtesy of Palomar Student Affairs.)

Student affairs director, beacon for student success

Christopher Bullock
March 30, 2015
Telescope Good Eats. (Telescope Staff/The Telescope)

What we offer in education, we lack in food options

Christopher Bullock
March 16, 2015
Associated Student Government President Jason Hosfield at the Grand Opening of the Humanities Building Oct. 10, 2014. (Photo courtesy of Deb Hellman)

Student government members work on laws

Christopher Bullock
March 10, 2015
The Palomar women's basketball team celebrates after their game against Long Beach City College during the second round of The California Community College Athletic Association Southern Regional Quarterfinal Playoffs on Feb. 28, 2015 Palomar won the game 51-46. (Claudia Rodriguez/The Telescope)

Comets advance to state Elite Eight

Christopher Bullock
March 9, 2015
The Palomar College Comet's men's basketball team celebrated their sophomores players (Jeremy Franklin, James Sampson, and K.J. Houston) at the Feb. 13, 2015 game versus Imperial Valley College. Parents of the sophomores were presented with flowers during a half-time presentation in The Dome. The Comets beat Imperial Valley College 86-68. (Dirk Callum/The Telescope)

Palomar men’s basketball finishes as champs

Christopher Bullock
March 9, 2015
Palomar pitcher Summer Evans #2 delivers a pitch in the fourth inning of a home game against San Diego Mesa College on Feb. 11, 2015. (Seth Jones/The Telescope)

Evans’ hot start earns her PCAC award honors

Christopher Bullock
February 23, 2015
Palomar tennis player Evan Davis won his singles match against Palomar's guest San Diego City College on Feb 19, 2015. (Dirk Callum/The Telescope)

Tennis teams notch first wins of the season

Christopher Bullock
February 23, 2015
The Palomar College Comet's men's basketball team celebrated their sophomores players (Jeremy Franklin, James Sampson, and K.J. Houston) at the Feb. 13, 2015 game versus Imperial Valley College. Parents of the sophomores were presented with flowers during a half-time presentation in The Dome. The Comets beat Imperial Valley College 86-68. (Dirk Callum/The Telescope)

Men’s basketball wins their home finale

Christopher Bullock
February 23, 2015
Women’s B-Ball moves one step closer to PCAC championship with win

Women’s B-Ball moves one step closer to PCAC championship with win

Christopher Bullock
February 23, 2015
T. Opinion

Police violence is evidence of larger problems

Christopher Bullock
February 2, 2015
Photo Illustration by Stephen Davis/The Telescope

Since when has winning become a crime?

Christopher Bullock
February 2, 2015
File photograph of Palomar Community College District Governing Board President John J. Halcón, Ph.D. (Photo courtesy of Melinda Finn)

District shifts leadership toward diversity

Christopher Bullock
February 2, 2015
Palomar College Softball San Marcos, Calif. Kali Pugh hits a ball pitched by Alumni Pitcher Jessica Zanie jenkins. (Paul Nelson/The Telescope)

Softball prepares for tough season

Christopher Bullock
January 30, 2015
75 athletes named to PCAC Fall All-Academic Team

75 athletes named to PCAC Fall All-Academic Team

Christopher Bullock
January 30, 2015

Comets football sends six players to four-year schools

Christopher Bullock
January 30, 2015
Bob Lusky, former coach and athletic director at Palomar College. (Photo courtesy of Palomar College Public Affairs)

Remembering former Palomar athletic director Bob Lusky

Christopher Bullock
January 19, 2015
(l-r) Palomar Students Cheyenne Bartram, Christopher Walker and Barb Kelber hold signs and chant slogans at a demonstration on the Palomar College Campus on Dec. 10, 2014. The students gathered to protest against police brutality. (Telescope Staff/The Telescope)

Palomar students protest against police brutality

Christopher Bullock
December 10, 2014
Palomar College Cross Country Invitational at Guajome Park. Palomar female cross country runners start off strong in the cross country race through Guajome Park. (Telescope Staff/The Telescope)

Two Jessicas run for state

Christopher Bullock
December 10, 2014
Nov. 5, 2014, Palomar College San Marcos, Calif. Alex Graves on the mat with opponent Cerritos College Falcon Max Kumashiro. Graves wins the match - Palomar 7, Cerritos 3. (Paul Nelson/The Telescope)

Cerritos College snuffs out the Comets

Christopher Bullock
December 10, 2014
Students enjoy their lunches in the cafeteria on Sept. 29, 2014. (Gary West/The Telescope)

Students speak out about Palomar Cafeteria food prices

Christopher Bullock and Mike Adams
December 8, 2014
A male Palomar water polo player throws a ball as an opponent tries to block him.

Water polo players, coaches earn top awards

Christopher Bullock
December 8, 2014
Palomar College Cross Country Invitational at Guajome Park. Palomar female cross country runners start off strong in the cross country race through Guajome Park. (Telescope Staff/The Telescope)

Cross country stumbles on the track

Christopher Bullock
December 8, 2014
Aug. 19, 2013. Palomar Comets women’s soccer team conducts its first official practice of the 2013 season. (Stephen Davis/The Telescope)

Soccer teams show great improvement

Christopher Bullock
December 8, 2014
This mugshot of Jeremy Meeks went viral on the internet because of the criminal's good looks. (Photo courtesy of Stockton Police Department.)

Good-looking or not, criminals are still criminals

Christopher Bullock
December 8, 2014
Palomar College faculty and students are at odds over naming the campus Union Center on Dec. 3, 2014. (Paul Nelson/The Telescope)

Students, faculty at odds over naming the Student Union

Christopher Bullock
December 8, 2014
Palomar Athletic Director Scott Cathcart shakes hand with Palomar Head Football Coach Joe Early and holds a trophy in his left hand.

Catching up with Cathcart

Christopher Bullock
December 8, 2014
A team of Palomar football players gather and pose for a picture after they won a game. A trophy sits on the ground in front of them.

Comets football team has best season in three years

Christopher Bullock
December 8, 2014
A team of male Palomar water polo players pose underwater at the pool in Speedos.

From sinking ship to kings of the swimming pool

Christopher Bullock
November 17, 2014
9-11 flags. (Telescope Staff/The Telescope)

Staff, students show support for veterans despite power outage

Christopher Bullock
November 10, 2014
The bookstore closes down due to the power outage at Palomar Nov. 10, 2014. (Casey Cousins/The Telescope)

Power outage blacks out Palomar College

Emily Rodriguez and Christopher Bullock
November 10, 2014
Nov. 30, 2013 San Marcos, Calif. l Guard Braxton Smith (#10) covers his opponent from Southwestern College. (Scott Colson/The Telescope)

Comet Men’s & Women’s Basketball Preview

Christopher Bullock and Mike Adams
November 4, 2014
A golf with a Palomar College logo sits on a tee in a grassy turf.

Women’s golf moves closer to playoff berth

Christopher Bullock
November 3, 2014
Oct. 15, 2014 | Palomar College wrestler Alex Graves throws Mt. San Antonio College wrestler KeAndre Johnson to the mat during the first period. Graves ranked #1 defeated Johnson ranked #2 by a score of 9-4. The Mounties won the overall match 26-14, which took place at The Dome at Palomar College. (Philip Farry/The Telescope)

Comets claim top honors at Meathead Movers

Christopher Bullock
November 3, 2014
The G Burns Jug Band plays at the Palomar College Concert Hour Thursday on Oct. 9, 2014. (Angela Marie Samora/The Telescope)

G Burns Jug Band brings Americana to Palomar

Christopher Bullock
October 20, 2014
T. Opinion

San Diego should reconsider minimum wage

Christopher Bullock
October 20, 2014
Students file through the cafeteria entrance doors at Palomar College San Marcos Campus Oct. 8, 2014. (Erika Shasky/The Telescope)

Officials plan for wheelchair accessibility

Christopher Bullock
October 20, 2014
The setting sun lights up Palomar College's Planetarium, Sept. 29, 2014. (Angela Marie Samora/The Telescope)

Bachelor’s degree for geography offered through Palomar

Christopher Bullock
October 6, 2014
Students file through the cafeteria entrance doors at Palomar College San Marcos Campus Oct. 8, 2014. (Erika Shasky/The Telescope)

Cafeteria may be problem for wheelchair accessibility

Sean Horgan and Christopher Bullock
October 6, 2014
Jacob Alvarado speaks at California Indian Days at the American Indian Studies department.

American Indian event aims to inspire

Christopher Bullock
October 6, 2014
A Palomar football player hands a team player a football as another team player tries to block an opposing player on the left.

Comets’ Hollingsworth aims for the stars

Christopher Bullock
September 16, 2014
Palomar College Cross Country Invitational at Guajome Park. Palomar female cross country runners start off strong in the cross country race through Guajome Park. (Telescope Staff/The Telescope)

Steinhoff shines at the Palomar Invitational

Christopher Bullock
September 9, 2014
Sales Associate Ryan Pell (lower right) assists student Maika Takayabu (left) locate a book for her GCIP class at the Palomar College bookstore. On Sept. 16, 2013. (Lucas Spenser/The Telescope)

Colleges look for ways to cut cost of textbooks

Christopher Bullock and Emily Rodriguez
September 9, 2014
Four yellow water polo balls floating in a pool.

Palomar Water Polo looks to start 2014 with a splash

Christopher Bullock
September 6, 2014
Palomar midfielder Kiatlyn Crone fights for the ball. (Marcela Alauie/The Telescope)

Palomar opens the season deadlocked

Christopher Bullock
September 6, 2014
telescope news

Update on student car accident

Christopher Bullock
September 5, 2014
Palomar's cross country looks to stand alone at the top

Palomar’s cross country looks to stand alone at the top

Christopher Bullock
September 4, 2014
telescope news

Car accident claims three student lives

Christopher Bullock
August 22, 2014
Pianist performs at Concert Hour

Pianist performs at Concert Hour

Christopher Bullock
May 5, 2014
telescope news

Palomar’s honor students shine bright

Christopher Bullock
May 5, 2014
A male Palomar volleyball player jumps and hits the ball over the net as an opponent on the right tries to block it.

Injuries, inexperience hinders men’s volleyball team

Christopher Bullock
May 4, 2014
telescope news

International student dies in collision with vehicle

Christopher Bullock
May 4, 2014
Palomar’s softball team congratulates outfielder Keilani ‘KK’ Fronda and shortstop Kali Pugh after scoring on designated hitter Carlie Daniel’s RBI double against Riverside City College on April 15 at Palomar’s softball field. Fronda and Pugh both went 3-4 in the Comets’ 9-4 win over the Tigers in a rematch of the 2013 state title game when Palomar brought home a championship with a 7-2 win. (Scott Colson/The Telescope)

Comets clinch conference record perfection

Christopher Bullock
May 4, 2014
Depression: The Silent Epidemic

Depression: The Silent Epidemic

Christopher Bullock
April 21, 2014
Palomar students headline local fashion show

Palomar students headline local fashion show

Christopher Bullock
April 20, 2014
A male basketball player does a lay-up with his left hand holding a basketball. An opponent tries to block him with his right hand over his head. Black and white photo.

As the NCAA turns

Christopher Bullock
April 20, 2014

Take a trip to UCLA with Palomar

Christopher Bullock
April 13, 2014
Graphic Communications puts itself on display

Graphic Communications puts itself on display

Christopher Bullock
March 7, 2014
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