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Lexi Thurman

Lexi Thurman, Arts & Culture Editor

Lexi Thurman is a sophomore at Palomar studying journalism. She hopes to transfer to SDSU and become a music journalist/event photographer. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, playing guitar, and going to the beach. 

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Mural colorido en una pared larga del campus de Palomar College que muestra palomas blancas, cintas de colores y palabras en inglés como “RESILIENCE”, “EDUCATION” y “LEARNING”. A la izquierda hay mesas con sombrillas en un pasillo al aire libre y, al fondo, se ve otro edificio del campus bajo un cielo nublado.

[Photo] Nuestros estudiantes merecen protección, no silencio

November 2, 2025
Colorful campus mural at Palomar College showing diverse students, books and flowers with messages about education and community, painted on an exterior wall.

[Photo] Our students deserve protection, not silence

Victoria Gudmundson, Editor-in-Chief
November 1, 2025
Baseball pitcher in a white uniform winds up to throw a pitch from the mound during a game on a sunny day.

Fall-ball scrimmage displays what’s to come for Palomar baseball

Tanner Hayes, Griselda Garcia, and Lexi Thurman
October 17, 2025
The Palomar College Concert Band rehearses for its upcoming performance at the Howard Brubeck Theatre on Oct. 16, 2025.

Gallery | Palomar Concert Band’s first performance of the school year

Lexi Thurman and Paisley Kinnon
October 17, 2025
Palomar baseball player in white and red turns to run towards second base as the throw to first missed and the Saddleback player in black runs to retrieve the overthrown ball.

The Flags at Palomar College will be at half-mast for one week to honor Charlie Kirk on Sept. 11, 2025, at the Student Lawn.

Charlie Kirk’s death highlights the cost of polarization

Lexi Thurman, Arts & Culture Editor
September 12, 2025
El nuevo proceso de pedidos del Comet Café dejó a muchos estudiantes desorientados durante el ajetreo del regreso a clases.

Comentario Cometa: Comet Café se queda corto en el regreso a clases

Lexi Thurman and Elizabeth Aguilar (Traductora)
September 8, 2025
A student hold a clipboard and pen to fill out a small sheet of paper with their order in black and white with a red background.

Comet Commentary: Comet Café falls short in back-to-school rush

Lexi Thurman, Arts & Culture Editor
September 4, 2025
Cafe Comet Cafeteria is now managed by PFD Management as of this fall semester. Photo credit: Lexi Thurman

IMPACT Interviews | The Evolution of Music

Lexi Thurman, Arts & Culture Editor
September 3, 2025

Telescope Talks: What Does Bias Buy Us?

Sofia Alvarez and Lexi Thurman
May 17, 2025
Comets watch and cheer as their teammate is up to bat. Comets' present record this season is 34-11. Photo credit: Lexi Thurman

Comets come out on top against San Diego Mesa

Lexi Thurman, Staff Writer
May 14, 2025
First baseman #36 Drake Cobb gets into position to pick off the runner at his base. The runner was safe. Photo credit: Lexi Thurman

Comets gather in right field to celebrate their win against San Diego Mesa. They won 7-6. Photo credit: Lexi Thurman

Left fielder #7 Braedon Peterson-Cheek moments before making contact with the ball. Peterson-Cheek went 2 for 5 during this game. Photo credit: Lexi Thurman

#36 Drake Cobb catches the ball at first base for the last out of the game. The final score was 7-6. Photo credit: Lexi Thurman

Center fielder #3 Justin Tucker returns the ball to the infield. The ball was hit by #15 Frank Giacalone, which brought in 1 run for San Diego Mesa. Photo credit: Lexi Thurman

Justin Tucker celebrates after scoring. Tucker went 3 for 4 during this game. Photo credit: Lexi Thurman

Shortstop #2 Jacob Loving slides into second base as the ball is thrown to the base. Loving was called out following this play. Photo credit: Lexi Thurman

Pitcher #29 Joey Navarro moments before releasing the ball toward home plate. Navarro faced 31 batters during this game. Photo credit: Lexi Thurman

Center fielder #3 Justin Tucker runs through first base. Tucker was called safe. Photo credit: Lexi Thurman

The Spring 2025 Transfer group from Palomar Journalism. From top left: Mateo Hernandez, Mason O'Toole, Sofia Alvarez, Connor Larson, Annabelle Williams and Taylor Leonard. Bottom left: Monica Garcia, Cyndi Cunningham and Linette Arteaga.

El laboratorio de actuaciones es donde tiene lugar cada semana la Hora del Concierto. El Departamento de Artes Escénicas de Palomar ha traído actos conocidos localmente, incluyendo Justine Dawn Tiu, Michael Munson, y Alyze Dreiling, sólo para nombrar unos pocos.

Comentario Comet: Los horarios de los conciertos de Palomar necesitan una remezcla

Lexi Thurman, Elizabeth Aguilar (Traductora)
April 17, 2025
The performance lab is where Concert Hour takes place each week. The Palomar Performing Arts Department has brought in locally known acts including Justine Dawn Tiu, Michael Munson and Alyze Dreiling, just to name a few.

Comet Commentary: Palomar’s Concert Hours Need a Remix

Lexi Thurman, Staff Writer
April 17, 2025
First baseman #36 Drake Cobb rounds third base, heading home.

Gallery: Comets make a comeback defeating Southwestern College

Lexi Thurman, Staff Writer
April 11, 2025
Pitcher #39 Landon Elliott closes out the last inning of the game. Photo credit: Lexi Thurman

Right fielder #26 Brendan Shanahan celebrates after hitting the ball down the right field line for a double. Photo credit: Lexi Thurman

Second baseman #1 Jordan Treadwell gets into position to throw the ball to first base. Photo credit: Lexi Thurman

Comets stand at their dugout fence to view the game. Photo credit: Lexi Thurman

Catcher #17 Carter Jorissen at the plate as a pitch comes in. Photo credit: Lexi Thurman

First baseman #36 Drake Cobb up to bat, moments before making contact with the baseball.

[Photo] Comets offense explodes to defeat Southwestern

Mateo Hernandez, Staff Writer
April 12, 2025
Pitcher #21 Chance Crawford delivers his pitch. Photo credit: Lexi Thurman

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Rolling Stone’s Star Writer: Brian Hiatt

Lexi Thurman, Staff Writer
March 4, 2025
Alyze Dreiling bows her violin. Dreiling was a semi-finalist in the European Union Conducting Competition in 2018.

[Photo] Transcendent emotion pervades Palomar's Concert Hour

March 2, 2025
Alyze Dreiling flips through her sheet music. Dreiling was recently awarded the 3rd place prize for the American Prize Competition in the conductor of youth orchestra division.

Linda Scott, pianist, stares off to the seating area before the show begins. Scott accompanied Dreiling's violin playing during her performance.

Sofia Alvarez interviews Alyze Dreiling, violinist. Dreiling has a bachelor's degree in music and a master's degree in the arts.

Marcador del estadio de softbol de Palomar College durante un juego contra Mt. San Jacinto College.

[Photo] Se inaugura el nuevo estadio de softbol

Taylor Leonard and Victoria Gudmundson (Traductora)
February 15, 2025
Redacción de “En Español” de izquierda a derecha: Mónica García, Tori Gudmundson, Lizzy Aguilar, Sofía Álvarez. Photo credit: Lexi Thurman

[Photo] Salvando las distancias lingüísticas: La apuesta de el Telescopio por la inclusión de las noticias en español

February 13, 2025
Palomar College softball stadium scoreboard during a game against Mt. San Jacinto College.

[Photo] New softball stadium opens

Taylor Leonard, Sports Copy Editor
February 7, 2025
"En Español" editorial desk from left to right: Monica Garcia, Tori Gudmundson, Lizzy Aguilar, Sofia Alvarez.

[Photo] Bridging the language gap: The Telescope’s push for inclusive Spanish news

February 6, 2025
Mateus Asato, Rick Beato, and Tim Pierce (left to right) host a seminar titled The Evolution of Content and the Industry.

Overview of NAMM 2025

Lexi Thurman, Staff Writer
February 1, 2025
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