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The San Marcos Civic Center SPRINTER Stop to Escondido.
U.S. Department of Transportation Awards $10.2 Million to Local Transit
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
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
The official movie poster of Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice. (Plan B Entertainment/Warner Bros. Studio)
The Juice is on the Loose
The Students for Justice and Gender Equality Club announced the name change with a new logo on their Instagram. (Courtesy of the Students for Justice and Gender Equality)
Club Changes Name to Promote Inclusivity
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
“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
The official movie poster of Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice. (Plan B Entertainment/Warner Bros. Studio)
The Juice is on the Loose
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
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 SPRINTER train and bus service offer students the option of public transit to get to school.
Thumbs Up: Palomar College gets an A in Transportation
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
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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Aussie punter trains with former NFL player

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March 31, 2018
Boehm Gallery. (Gustavo Cristobal/The Telescope)

A salon showing at gallery’s exhibition

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September 28, 2017
One of the numerous butterflies with words of encouragement for Daca students living in the U.S., SU-Quad, Sept. 5, 2017. (Savhanna Vargas/The Telescope)

Students rally against DACA decision

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September 6, 2017
First day back to school and Palomar students gathered in the student union. Photo courtesy of Professor Bill Wisneski.

Speakout: Solar Eclipse 2017

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August 21, 2017

Palomar Promise program sees initial success

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May 22, 2017
Construction at Palomar College's future North Center, May 4, 2017. (Savhanna Vargas/The Telescope)

Construction begins for North Center

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May 19, 2017

Letter from the editor

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May 1, 2017
A middle-age man sits with a plastic cup in his left hand and a photo of his deceased daughter on his left.

Netflix sparks a discussion of the fallout after suicide

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April 18, 2017
A malel Palomar baseball players gets ready to throw a baseball with his right hand while his left mitted hand is in front of him.

Comets win on a walkoff to complete comeback

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February 16, 2017
Former Palomar College student Johnny Nguyen at his exhibit: "And If I Can Show You, You Would Never Leave Her" at the Hill Street Country Club in Oceanside on Feb 4, 2017. (Christopher Jones/The Telescope)

Photographer captures Standing Rock

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February 11, 2017
Palomar 2017 guards Allie Isreal (33), Ariana Hernandez (4),Roshell Lamug (14), Regina Sheffield (21), Cheyenne Ertz (24). (Johnny Jones/The Telescope)

Women’s basketball shoots for state championship

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February 10, 2017
Palomar student Raven Russell examines some of the art on display at the Boehm Gallery on Feb. 9, 2017. The show, Let The Light in Glass features the work of artists from the Pacific Northwest and runs from Feb. 9 through March 7. (Joe Dusel/The Telescope)

Glass takes shape in Boehm art gallery

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February 10, 2017
Newly appointed Boehm Gallery Director Sasha Reibstein hangs a piece by artist Neil Shigley in the gallery for the exhibit "We The People." (Michael Schulte/The Telescope)

Palomar brings in a new gallery director

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December 4, 2016
Photo courtesy of Palomar College Foundation

College looks to raise money for students

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November 16, 2016
File photograph of Palomar Community College District Governing Board President John J. Halcón, Ph.D. (Photo courtesy of Melinda Finn)

Halcon wins reelection for governing board

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November 16, 2016
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Seminar On ‘Passing’

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October 31, 2016
Palomar lot 12 on first day of Fall 2015 semester. (Lou Roubitchek/The Telescope)

Palomar settles RB site lawsuit

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October 31, 2016
Professor comes home to hate crime. (Photo courtesy of Katie Sciurba)

Professor comes home to hate crime

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October 31, 2016
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Faculty union assigns stamp of approval

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October 31, 2016
Photo Illustration of Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton. Illustration by: Tracy Grassel/The Telescope and Photograph by: File photo Fox 59/Cable News Network

The candidate of change

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October 31, 2016
Palomar students, Macy Weinfurter and Kofialta Oforiand, playing the roles of sister and brother Rebecca and George Gibbs, for their final dress rehearsal for school production “Our Town” at the Palomar Studio Theatre on Oct. 6, 2016. (Idmantzi Torres/The Telescope)

Season opening play is talented humdrum

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October 17, 2016
Gallery Director Sasha Reibstein pints out the detail in a portrait by artist Neil Shigley for the Boehm Gallery's exhibition "We The People" at Palomar College. (Michael Schulte/The Telescope)

Boehm hits home with politically themed exhibit

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October 17, 2016
A male Palomar water polo player throws a ball with his right hand.

Water polo star makes a splash in the pool

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October 2, 2016
Guests mill about at the 25th annual gala at the Rancho Bernardo Inn on Sept. 10, 2016. (Christopher Jones/The Telescope)

Gala raises funds for Promise Programs

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September 19, 2016
Entrance to Palomar College's satellitle campus building in Rancho Bernardo, the South Education Center.

City sues Palomar

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September 19, 2016
Parking is a challenge for students new and old. To get a spot many have to arrive at least an hour before their class start Aug. 22, 2016. (Christopher Jones/The Telescope)

Park-ageddon

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September 7, 2016
Students study, eat lunch and hang out at the cafeteria. (Leila Figueroa The Telescope)

Palomar is coming into a golden period, but concerns remain

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September 7, 2016
Palomar College Escondido Campus. Stephen Davis/The Telescope

Palomar Escondido students, employees feel connected with main campus despite distance

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May 11, 2015
Palomar’s Haley Farnum (l) and Ashli Pardi both dig for the ball at the same time against MiraCosta College on March 20, 2015 at Grossmont College. The Comets lost to the Spartans 4-1 and to the Griffins 5-0. (Philip Farry/The Telescope.)

Sisterhood is key for new volleyball team

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May 11, 2015
An old Palomar College scoreboard at the baseball field. The text on top of the board reads "MEYER'S FIELD PALOMAR COLLEGE COMETS "TRADITION AND PRIDE."

Myers Field: a retrospective

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April 13, 2015
Katie Kennedy uses the gender neutral restroom located in the Administrative Services building on campus. Belen Ladd/The Telescope

Gender-neutral bathrooms,cause for change on campus

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March 30, 2015
The Jefferson Memorial sits across from a bay with cherry blossoms in the upper foreground.

Student president travels to D.C., brings new insights back as souvenir

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March 30, 2015
Dr. Richard Mahon (standing front) of the Accreditation Evaluation team speaks with Palomar College faculty during the College Forum in the governing board room on March 3, 2015. (Justin Sumstine/The Telescope)

State accreditation team visits Palomar College

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March 5, 2015
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What does accreditation mean for students, faculty?

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February 26, 2015

Bravura accepting submissions for magazine

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February 24, 2015
Women's sand volleyball head coach Karl Seiler holds a volleyball with both hands, wearing a black cap and red T-shirt. A volleyball net is behind him.

Selflessness defines Coach Seiler

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February 24, 2015
"Borrowed Landscapes" is the newest exhibit at the Boehm Gallery. The exhibit is a collection of artists from the San Diego and Los Angeles areas. | (Daniel Kresge/The Telescope)

‘Borrowed Landscapes’ makes Boehm debut

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February 23, 2015
Palomar College Tennis players Jonathan Rodriguez and Vince Rivera won their Men's Doubles match against San Diego City College after playing a third set that ended 10-3, Feb 19, 2015. (Dirk Callum/The Telescope)

Gallery: Men’s Tennis vs. San Diego City: Feb 19

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February 14, 2015
Feb. 12, 2015 | Palomar tennis player Vince Rivera celebrates winning a point during the first set. The Comets hosted visiting Mt. San Jacinto college. The Eagles beat the Comets 6-3 Thursday afternoon on the Comets courts. (Philip Farry/The Telescope)

Gallery: Men’s Tennis vs. Mt. San Jacinto College: Feb 12

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February 14, 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)

Gallery: Women’s Softball vs. San Diego Mesa: Feb 11

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February 13, 2015
Construction continues at the future site of Palomar's Child Education School on Jan. 27, 2015 on the college's San Marcos Campus. (Casey Cousins/The Telescope)

Childhood education center to be completed by Fall

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February 2, 2015
Two female Palomar volleyball players try to block the ball as a opponent spikes it.

Palomar gets its turn to play in the sand

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December 8, 2014
An aerial view of Palomar College at dusk. Sept. 29, 2014. (Angela Marie Samora/The Telescope)

New library set for ground breaking Spring 2015

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December 8, 2014
Dec. 3, 2014, San Marcos, Calif. Teacher art show at the Boehm Gallery. (Paul Nelson/The Telescope)

Faculty showcases art talent in campus gallery

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December 8, 2014
Palomar students make their way across Mission Road to the Sprinter station after class on Monday Nov. 10, 2014. (Gary West/The Telescope)

Pedestrian bridge in design process for Palomar College

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December 8, 2014
The setting sun lights up Palomar College's Planetarium, Sept. 29, 2014. (Angela Marie Samora/The Telescope)

Palomar’s accreditation up for review during Spring site visit

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December 8, 2014
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No guns on campus, please

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December 8, 2014
Palomar College Wrestler Alex Graves is number 1 in the state. Nov. 20 2014. (Paul Nelson/The Telescope)

Taking his opponents straight to the mat

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December 5, 2014
A football player in a bright blue jersey and white pants tackles another player in a white jersey and red pants. A football flies to the right. A referee watches in the background on the right, and a huge crowd fill the stadium stands in the background.

The multi-billion question facing San Diego

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November 3, 2014
A running track with a grassy football field on the left and The Dome in the background. A bungalow in the right in the middleground. Two people jog on the track while a man sits on a lawn chair near the bungalow.

Track and field, out of the loop for new sports complex

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November 3, 2014
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Study abroad program reason for discontinuation

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October 20, 2014

Rancho Bernardo campus scheduled to open Fall 2017

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October 20, 2014
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