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Palomar College inducted former Baseball player Nick Vincent smiles, wearing a black suit with thin, vertical dark yellow stripes, a red shirt, and a black tie.

Nick Vincent moves to the Mariners

Mike Adams
April 2, 2016
A female beach volleyball player spikes the ball with her right hand over the net.

Beach volleyball serves success in second season

Mike Adams
March 14, 2016

Karl Strauss Aurora Hoppyalis

Mike Adams
March 14, 2016
A male Palomar baseball player throws a baseball to another player who is about to catch it as an opposing player dives to the ground to slide to base.

A new era for Palomar College baseball

Mike Peterson and Mike Adams
February 3, 2016
The arboretum at Palomar College has many relaxing locations with a variety of scenes to enjoy. (Paul Anthony Francis, Jr. /The Telescope)

Palomar plans to rename, renovate arboretum

Mike Adams
February 1, 2016
Palomar’s No. 1-ranked, Alex Graves, matches up against Santa Anna College wrestler, Ty Freeman at the Dome, Palomar College, Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2015. Graves's fast pace agility wins him the match by pin in 3 min. 41 sec. which assists Palomar in their final team score of 32-9. (Brandy Sebastian/The Telescope)

Hayes and Graves take home state titles from Fresno

Mike Adams
December 24, 2015
Santa's Little Helper, 22 oz. bottle. (Mike Adams/The Telescope)

On Tap: Port Brewing’s Santa’s Little Helper

Mike Adams
December 16, 2015
Palomar College's new baseball field with the battle cage in the foreground and a scoreboard in the background. Hills covered with dry brush are in the background.

New Comet baseball field start of Palomar athletic renovation

Mike Adams and Shaye Cunningham
December 15, 2015
Guests mingle in the foyer of the Costa del Sol Ballroom at the Omni La Costa Resort & Spa before the beginning of the Palomar College President's Associates. (Justin Gray/The Telescope)

Palomar Foundation helps students in financial need

Mike Adams
December 15, 2015
The sports world needs to address concussions

The sports world needs to address concussions

Mike Adams
November 9, 2015
Towards the end of the second period in an attempt to tie it up Palomar Grace Busby (22) battles the defender to score a goal. Palomar lost to the visiting Santa Ana College 0-1 on Sept. 8, 2015. (Seth Jones/The Telescope)

Comet women primed for PCAC success

Mike Adams
September 15, 2015
Palomar midfielder Victor Gonzalez controls the ball on Minkoff Field on Aug. 27, 2015. (Lou Roubitchek/The Telescope)

Whiddon wants disciplined play from men’s soccer team

Mike Adams
September 13, 2015
A team of Palomar football players runs on a field.

Comets football fires back up

Mike Adams
September 2, 2015
A group of Palomar baseball players hug each other. Two of them jump in the air in excitement. An opposing player walks on the right slightly in the background looking in the opposite direction.

Comets cap off Myers Field with 4-3 victory, advance to state final

Mike Adams
May 20, 2015
Student Art Show

Students showcase artwork in Boehm Gallery

Mike Adams
May 11, 2015
A male Palomar baseball player jumps into a pool butt-first with his feet in socks facing the viewer. Six team players stand in the background and laugh.

Comets baseball rounding home on historic season

Mike Adams
May 11, 2015
Palomar students hike to the top of Owens Peak. (Philip Farry/The Telescope)

Tromp to the Palomar P

Mike Adams
May 11, 2015
Palomar's Betina Olah. (Phillip Farry/The Telescope)

PCAC tennis says hello to Bettina Olah

Mike Adams
April 27, 2015
The Palomar Women's Softball team wait at home base for teammate Brooke Huddleson (4) to congratulate her on the home run hit that resulted in 3 points for Palomar against Mt. San Antonio, April 4, 2015 Palomar had previously beaten Santiago Canyon College during their first double-header game 5-2, and came out on top of Mt. San Antonio 4-1. (Dirk Callum/The Telescope)

Past Week in Palomar Sports 3/31 – 4/7

Mike Adams
April 8, 2015
A male Palomar baseball player throws a baseball with his right hand, his right leg is dragging on the ground and behind him.

Past Week in Palomar Sports 3/23-3/28

Mike Adams
March 31, 2015
Palomar's Kali Pugh slides safely into second base in the second inning against visiting Grossmont. The Comets ranked number 2 in the state beat the Griffins 11-2 in five inning at home on March 13, 2015. With the win, the Comets improved their record to 17-1-1 (9-0 in PCAC) (Philip Farry/The Telescope)

Past Week in Palomar Sports 3/9-3/16

Mike Adams
March 19, 2015
Portrait of women's golf coach Mark Halda. He wears a black polo shirt.

Halda poised to take over Palomar golf

Mike Adams
March 9, 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 Basketball Advances to Elite Eight w/ 69-47 victory over Ventura

Mike Adams
March 5, 2015
A male Palomar baseball player prepares to swing a bat as the pitcher throws a baseball toward him. An umpire stands and leans forward on the lower left, his bottom facing the viewer.

Palomar Sports Recap: Tuesday, March 3

Mike Adams
March 4, 2015
Jan. 9, 2015: Palomar Guard Lee Lee Tomlinson leads the Comets on to the court for warmups before start of the game against Mount San Jacinto at The Dome. (Stephen Davis/The Telescope)

Women’s Basketball host playoffs Saturday

Mike Adams
February 27, 2015
Feb. 11, 2015 | Palomar pitcher Summer Evans #2 pitches a strike to Palomar catcher Leah Gordon #21 against San Diego Mesa College in the fifth inning. (Seth Jones/The Telescope)

Down at the diamonds: Palomar Baseball & Softball

Mike Adams
February 27, 2015

The past week in Palomar Athletics (2/9-2/16)

Mike Adams
February 17, 2015
Feb. 11, 2015 | Palomar pitcher Summer Evans #2 pitches a strike to Palomar catcher Leah Gordon #21 against San Diego Mesa College in the fifth inning. (Seth Jones/The Telescope)

Palomar Sports Photos of the Week (2/9-2/13)

Mike Adams
February 16, 2015
Palomar's Keisha Cox (11) shoots freethrows during the second half of the Jan. 7, 2015 game versus Southwestern College. Cox had 16 points in The Comets' 76-68 win. (Stephen Davis/The Telescope)

Comets Basketball Midseason Report

Mike Adams
January 19, 2015
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 team of Palomar football players gather and pose for a picture after they won a game. Several in the background hold up their helmets and a trophy.

Comets Football End Season With Bowl Win; Donahue Defensive PoY

Mike Adams
December 5, 2014
A golf with a Palomar College logo sits on a tee in a grassy turf.

Women’s Golf finishes season with SoCal regionals

Mike Adams
November 20, 2014

The Week in Palomar College Football

Mike Adams
November 20, 2014
A golf with a Palomar College logo sits on a tee in a grassy turf.

Women’s golf prides itself on winning mentality

Mike Adams
November 17, 2014
T. Opinion

Why you should learn a new language

Mike Adams
November 17, 2014
A team of Palomar football players runs out to a football field, wearing red uniforms as cheerleaders wave their pompoms and cheer from both sides.

Comets Football take on Santa Ana in Homecoming game

Mike Adams
November 13, 2014

Comets XC competes in So Cal Championships

Mike Adams
November 13, 2014
A female Palomar water polo players throws a ball toward a goal.

Water Polo Collects End of Season Honors

Mike Adams
November 12, 2014
Three golf bags full of golf clubs rest on a golf course. A small sign says "NO CHIPPING" is on the ground in the foreground.

Comets Golf advances to regional tournament

Mike Adams
November 6, 2014
Palomar's Brianna Boretto eyes the ball as a Saddleback defender attempts to cut off a play at Minkoff Field (Stephen Davis/The Telescope)

Women’s Soccer shuts out Cuyamaca 2-0

Mike Adams
November 5, 2014
Five golf bags full of golf clubs rest on a golf course. A small sign says "NO CHIPPING" is on the ground in the foreground. Two women stand in the background to the right.

Women’s Golf takes third at OEC Championships

Mike Adams and Susan Whaley
November 4, 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
Collin and Lerno are PCAC Athletes of the Week

Collin and Lerno are PCAC Athletes of the Week

Mike Adams
November 3, 2014
Palomar journalism and photojournalism students attend conference in Fullerton, winning 25 awards. (Photo courtesy of The Telescope)

Journalism students gain insight at conference

Mike Adams
November 3, 2014
Lights, camera, ‘Palomar Live’ and action!

Lights, camera, ‘Palomar Live’ and action!

Mike Adams
November 3, 2014
Several water polo players fight for the ball near a goal.

Mens Water Polo coasts to 28-5 victory over Miramar

Mike Adams
October 31, 2014
Alex Graves again went undefeated and remains No. 1 in state rankings with a 16-0 record. (Philip Farry/The Telescope)

Comets Wrestling conquers Meathead Movers Invitational

Mike Adams
October 30, 2014
Palomar's midfielder Adrian Agraz (#7) battles for the ball during a game against Cuyamaca on Oct. 24, 2014 at Minkoff Field in San Marcos, Calif. Comets lost to Cuyamaca 2-0. (Photo courtesy of Marcela Alauie)

Gallery: Mens Soccer vs. Cuyamaca 10/24

Mike Adams
October 27, 2014
A team of female Palomar volleyball players hold each other around the waist in a line before their match. Almost all wear pink jerseys and black shorts.

Comets Volleyball continues impressive season with ‘Think Pink’ win

Mike Adams
October 27, 2014
A golf with a Palomar College logo sits on a tee in a grassy turf.

Women’s Golf places third at Twin Oaks

Mike Adams
October 22, 2014
A female Palomar volleyball palyer jumps and serves the ball with her right hand. The net is in the foreground.

Women’s Volleyball ‘Think Pink’ for match against Mt. San Jacinto

Mike Adams
October 22, 2014
A Palomar football player tackles an opposing player from behind while other players tackle each other on all sides.

Comets Football continue streak with win over Orange Coast

Mike Adams
October 21, 2014
Oct. 15, 2014 | Palomar College wrestler Erik Collins (r) raises his hand in victory over Mt. San Antonio College Zachary Mitchell (l). Collins won the match 4-3. The Mounties won the overall match 26-14, which took place at The Dome at Palomar College. (Philip Farry/The Telescope)

Comets wrestling continues its winning traditions

Mike Adams
October 20, 2014
A golf with a Palomar College logo sits on a tee in a grassy turf.

Palomar College honors Jack Wiland

Mike Adams
October 8, 2014
Three female Palomar volleyball players try to block the ball after an opponent hits it over the net.

Comets Volleyball defeats Southwestern in straight sets

Mike Adams
October 7, 2014
A group of Palomar football players run across a field with the middle player carrying a football in his arms. A crowd of people watch from the bleachers and tents in the background.

Comets Football rebounds with commanding win over Grossmont

Mike Adams
October 7, 2014
Two Saddleback football players tackle a Palomar football player.

Comets can’t break free in loss to Gauchos

Mike Adams
October 2, 2014
Two Saddleback football players tackle a Palomar football player.

Midseason Recap

Mike Adams
October 2, 2014
A Palomar football player runs near the sidelines as two opposing players chase him from behind and to his right.

Palomar Football players take player of the week honors

Mike Adams
September 24, 2014
September 16, 2014, Palomar College New Police Chief Mark DiMaggio. (Paul Nelson/The Telescope)

Emergency response is top priority for new, experienced police chief

Mike Adams and Emily Rodriguez
September 22, 2014
telescope news

Increase of students in technical programs

Mike Adams
September 9, 2014
Men's soccer. (Telescope Staff/The Telescope)

Palomar begins season with draw

Mike Adams
September 6, 2014
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