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(Left to right) Governing Board Trustees Judy Patacsil, Yvette Acosta, Roberto Rodriguez, Holly Hamilton-Bleakley, Jacqueline Kaiser sit with Student Trustee Reagan Barnum and Superintendent/President Star Rivera-Lacey at the Governing Board meeting on Dec. 17.
New leadership takes the reigns of Palomar’s Governing Board
The entrace of SU-19, where students can pick up their activity card.
Spring student activity cards are available today
Stacey Trujillo (left) and Claire Rolens (right) advise the Bravura program, which won a first place award for the literary magazine.
Palomar’s literary magazine, Bravura, debuts its first national award
The incident took place in the elevator of the Learning Resource Center at the San Marcos campus.
PCPD looking for suspect in harassment incident on campus
Clayton McCabe during training practice in Romania. Photo courtesy of Clayton McCabe.
Pursuing higher education after military service
"The Party Never Ends" Juice WRLD album illustration by Monica Garcia.
Juice WRLD Lives On: New Album Released
"OBX season 4 is here!" Image by Mason O'Toole.
‘Outer Banks’ Season 4 Disappoints
Taken at the Palomar Choral Academy in summer showing Palomar's singers, community members and high schoolers. Courtesy of John Russell
Palomar Chorale and Chamber singers present ‘December Stillness’
Exia Albistegui-DuBois, Lily Eichner and Kayli Dela Vega pose in costume. Courtesy of Palomar Performing Arts.
Palomar’s performing arts gears up to fight monsters
La Máquina poster oficial a través de IMP Awards.
‘La Máquina’ desarma a sus audiencias en el ring de boxeo
“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 Party Never Ends" Juice WRLD album illustration by Monica Garcia.
Juice WRLD Lives On: New Album Released
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
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
"OBX season 4 is here!" Image by Mason O'Toole.
‘Outer Banks’ Season 4 Disappoints
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
#10 Max Zylicz attempts a shot while pressured by a defender.
Men’s Basketball dominates with 19-point victory
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
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
#10 Max Zylicz attempts a shot while pressured by a defender.
Men’s Basketball dominates with 19-point victory
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
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
A distorted image of a student sitting against a wally with a backpack next to them, created to illustrate the mental health struggles of students. (Created on Canva by Tori Gudmundson)
Better resources are the key to student success
Made with Canva
New Protections for Child Influencers are Still Not Enough
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
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
Unlocking Palomar’s Resources
Unlocking Palomar’s Resources
Under the Lights: Palomar Men's Soccer Story
Under the Lights: Palomar Men’s Soccer Story
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
Defending the Mind
Defending the Mind
Multi-Generational Media
Multi-Generational Media
To highlight the artists vs. AI discourse, half of this illustration was created with OpenArt.ai
Feeding the Machine
An illustration of a cherry blossom tree.
Sakura ga Chiru
Brightwel Ojahngoe, an Umoja club member from Cameroon.
Deep In Our Roots

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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March 14, 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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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September 19, 2016

Constitution Day

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September 13, 2016
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