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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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Housing need study conducted, consultant group presents their preliminary findings

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May 1, 2019
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Grand Opening ceremony for New Library and Learning Resource Center

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March 4, 2019
Eddard Stark sitting on the Iron Throne. (BagoGames/Flickr)

Bran Stark is the Night King

Linus Smith
February 11, 2019
Brett Kavanaugh raise his right hand and put his left hand on a book as he swears an oath. His two daughters and wife, President Donald Trump and Justice A. Kennedy looks on.

Kava-naw, the end of American morality

Linus Smith
October 22, 2018
Palomar Escondido students, employees feel connected with main campus despite the distance. (Stephen Davis/The Telescope)

Campus Culture

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October 3, 2018
Superintendent/President Dr. Joi Lin Blake gives the introductions at the North Education Center groundbreaking ceremony on Oct 13, 2017. (Alexis Metz-Szedlacsek/The Telescope)

Palomar College Governing Board approves new contract for Superintendent Joi Lin Blake

Linus Smith and Bethany Nash
September 10, 2018
Coach David Linenberger talking to his team after losing against Canyons College. Aug. 31, 2018. (Linus Smith/The Telescope)

Comets soccer off to shaky start, coaches remain optimistic

Linus Smith
September 10, 2018
Palomar administration cutting the ribbon of the Rancho Bernardo Education Center. (From left to right) Mark Evilsizer, Joi Lin Blake, Paul McNamara, Nina Deerfield. Linus Smith / The Telescope

Palomar administration cuts the ribbon for new campus in Rancho Bernardo

Linus Smith
May 8, 2018
The entrance to the Palomar College South Education Center in Rancho Bernardo. It is three stories tall with a stairwell that is made mostly of glass.

South Education Center

Linus Smith
April 20, 2018
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Student threatens campus

Justin Enriquez and Linus Smith
April 19, 2018
Candidates for President Amber Brancroft and Eduardo Saucedo answer the questions ask of them from ASG President Chris Hopp during the ASG Forum at Palomar College SU-Quad. April 16, 2018. (Victoria Bradley/The Telescope)

ASG candidates for president look to help shape the future of the Palomar community: Edy Saucedo

Linus Smith
April 19, 2018
Candidates for President Amber Brancroft and Eduardo Saucedo answer the questions ask of them from ASG President Chris Hopp during the ASG Forum at Palomar College SU-Quad. April 16, 2018. (Victoria Bradley/The Telescope)

Student Government election week has arrived, what you need to know:

Linus Smith
April 19, 2018
Palomar police recruit prepares for a carstop training exercise during the evening at the academy. March 13, 2018. (Cameron Niven/The Telescope)

Palomar College’s Police Academy

Linus Smith
March 31, 2018
Students and faculty speak during the school walkout at Palomar College. Students nationwide are leaving their classrooms today in protest to gun violence, and to honor those lost by the Florida school shooting. March 14.

Palomar joins the national walkout in a fight for gun control

Linus Smith
March 15, 2018
Members of the Palomar community pose for a group shot alongside Anita Maag (third from right) and Bob Wilson (second from right). (Linus Smith/The Telescope)

Food Center groundbreaking aims to combat student food insecurity

Linus Smith
March 9, 2018
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Student walkout planned for March 14

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February 28, 2018
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Lawmakers hell-bent destruction

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February 21, 2018
Bookstore Manager Ramon Rey and assistant manager Candace Tan present the new gym towels during the ASG meeting on Friday, Feb. 9, 2018. (Amanda Raines/The Telecope)

ASG looks to revive elections

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February 21, 2018
Fire Academy cadets await instructions from instructor. Feb 7, 2018. Fire Academy 182 Santars Place. (Linus Smith/The Telescope)

Meet the Academy

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February 21, 2018
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Faculty Contract

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February 14, 2018
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Hiring Events

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February 14, 2018
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Taskforce for new wait list system created

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November 12, 2017
Pepper stands on stage minutes before being presented to Palomar community. SU,Quad, Clocktower. Oct. 10, 2017. ( Linus Smith/The Telescope)

Palomar leads country with AI innovation

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October 20, 2017

Palomar launches Fallbrook campus construction

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October 18, 2017
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ASG Board seats filled

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October 18, 2017
Pepper the Palomar Robot unboxed during a presentation to various members of the Palomar Community. H-306, Sept 22, 2017. (Linus Smith/The Telescope)

Palomar College welcomes Pepper the robot

Taylor Becerra and Linus Smith
October 3, 2017
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Dean controversy leaves unsteady relations for staff and administration

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September 11, 2017
ASG President Chris Hopp attends DACA rally, SU-Quad, Sept. 5, 2017. (Linus Smith/The Telescope)

Building blocks for a new Student Government

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September 11, 2017
Palomar college bus in potential candidates as staff held a Path to Palomar open house event on April 27, 2017, which highlights the North County Educational Opportunity Center which is design to provide assistance to adults wanting to enter, re-enter or continue their educational goals. (Johnny Jones/The Telescope)

A new Path to Palomar has been created

Linus Smith
May 22, 2017

Letter to the Editor

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May 17, 2017
Deaf Palomar student James Singer III poses for a photograph. (Gustavo Cristobal/The Telescope)

Inside the life of a deaf student

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April 24, 2017
Noah Taele, 20, Criminal Justice. (Kathleen Coogan/The Telescope)

What advice would you give to your younger self?

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April 14, 2017
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Associated Student Government, what you need to know

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April 14, 2017
Peter Jon Mueller and Shannon Lienhart chant “Not my Palomar” in a protest against Dean Syed “Khalad” Hussain on March 14, 2017. (Jacob Tucker/The Telescope)

Letter the the Editor

Linus Smith
April 10, 2017
Comets lose double-header against Cypress College

Comets lose double-header against Cypress College

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April 8, 2017
A protestor wearing a Guy Fawkes mask holds a cardboard sign that says, "Angry Pacifist." A police officer looks at him at the front.

Trump protests fill streets with hate and violence

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February 14, 2017
Michelle Muniz, Grand Canyon University transfer specialist, helps Trent Chavez Matzel, 1st year Business Management, and Jon Miller, 2nd semsester Business major, as she manages the booth at the annual Palomar College Fair. GCU was one of many schools that attended this event. Zachary Maxwell/The Telescope

Grand Canyon University Representative Comes to Palomar

Linus Smith
December 11, 2016
Donald Trump speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference on Feb. 27 in National Harbor, Md. (Olivier Douliery/Abaca Press/TNS)

United States of Trump

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November 16, 2016

Christmas in Autumn

Linus Smith
November 15, 2016
Donald Trump supporter were out raising their support signs on Ynez street in Temecula, CA. Oct 22, 2016. The overall response was mixed with occasional yelling, honking and obscene hand gestures. (Johnny Jones/The Telescope)

The cult of political parties

Linus Smith
October 31, 2016

No way in Hill Mrs. Clinton

Linus Smith
October 31, 2016
A Palomar football player catches a football with both hands above him as two opposing players tries to tackle him from behind.

Comets add on another win to the list

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October 30, 2016
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Budgeting 101

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October 17, 2016
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Political economy days

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October 17, 2016

Vice-Presidential Showdown

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October 11, 2016
'Snowden,' The most wanted man alive

‘Snowden,’ The most wanted man alive

Linus Smith
September 28, 2016
Student body President Malik Spence poses for a portrait in his office on Sept 14, 2016. When Malik has down time he is a huge fan of watching comic book movies. (Cam Buker/The Telescope)

Student gov. build initiatives

Linus Smith
September 19, 2016

Constitution Day

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September 13, 2016
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