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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
Council of Classified Employees taking a group photo. Photo credit: Courtesy picture from CCE (sent by Anel Gonzalez)
There’d be no Palomar without them; the Classified Employees union
Zac Dybeck and Professor Branden Whearty pose after finishing their debate on whether or not STEM degrees are overvalued. Photo credit: Josh Miranda
Palomar speech and debate display talents in 78th annual Spring Showcase.
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
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
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
“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
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
Telescope Talks: “Dune: Part 2” Critical Review (Spoilers)
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
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
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
Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker (7) walks to the practice field during training camp on July 29, 2023, in St. Joseph, Missouri. (Emily Curiel/The Kansas City Star/TNS)
Harrison Butker’s Commencement Speech Was Messy and Distasteful
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 basketball team (Macyn Raleigh, Angelina De Leon, Faith Brinkman, Evelyn Terraza, Brooke Quintana) surround the coach (Chris Kroesch) during a timeout huddle. Photo credit: Hector Flores
Women’s Basketball Shows Out in First Playoff Game against Santa Barbara.
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.
2024 NFL Mock Draft Predictions
2024 NFL Mock Draft Predictions
Ryan Garcia standing over Devin Haney after knocking him down during the seventh round of super lightweight boxing match. Photo credit: Cris Esqueda/Golden Boy Getty Images
Garcia vs Haney: Ryan Garcia becomes the first to defeat Devin Haney
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
Three young men stand side by side and hold their surfboard upright at a beach on a sunny day.
Summer: The worst season to live in Southern California
Sketch of a young woman writing.
The Experiences We Share: Literature Shows the Human Connection, an Interview with Palomar Professor of English Leanne Maunu
A young man reads with a piece of paper next to his right cheek.
Insights from a Wise Philosopher: An Interview with Palomar College Professor of Philosophy William Leslie
A young man in glasses writes.
A Fair and True Journalist: An Interview with Palomar College Professor of Journalism, Chuck Buxton
A man reads a large book on a wooden desk.
Why Learn the Language of Literature, Philosophy and Journalism?
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
Graphic made in Canva. Photo credit: Taylor Leonard
Studying independently vs study groups.
Logos of some of the teams featured in article, with checks or x's. Photo credit: Connor Larson
NFL Draft Winners and Blunders
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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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

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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

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March 14, 2016

Karl Strauss Aurora Hoppyalis

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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

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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

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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

Comets football fires back up

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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

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May 20, 2015
Student Art Show

Students showcase artwork in Boehm Gallery

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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

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

Tromp to the Palomar P

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

PCAC tennis says hello to Bettina Olah

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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

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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

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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

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

Halda poised to take over Palomar golf

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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

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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

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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

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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

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February 27, 2015

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

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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)

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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

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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

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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

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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

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November 20, 2014

The Week in Palomar College Football

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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

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November 17, 2014
T. Opinion

Why you should learn a new language

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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

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November 13, 2014

Comets XC competes in So Cal Championships

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

Water Polo Collects End of Season Honors

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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

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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

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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

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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

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November 4, 2014
Collin and Lerno are PCAC Athletes of the Week

Collin and Lerno are PCAC Athletes of the Week

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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

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

Lights, camera, ‘Palomar Live’ and action!

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

Mens Water Polo coasts to 28-5 victory over Miramar

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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September 22, 2014
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Increase of students in technical programs

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

Palomar begins season with draw

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September 6, 2014
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