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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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The changing face of American politics

Mike Peterson
June 4, 2016
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Campus holds public forums for three search finalists

Mike Peterson
May 24, 2016

Letter from the editor

Mike Peterson
May 19, 2016
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Palomar condenses semester calendar

Mike Peterson
May 16, 2016

Icy Bay IPA falls short of local beer

Mike Peterson
April 18, 2016
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Campus group helps undocumented students

Mike Peterson
April 11, 2016
Students listen to a lecture during a General Chemistry section at San Jose State University.

A better education should not be for sale

Mike Peterson
April 10, 2016
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Class study examines staff job, salaries

Mike Peterson
March 14, 2016

Be mindful about your data

Mike Peterson
March 13, 2016
Kanye West wears a dark blue jacket and T-shirt, looking ahead.

Kanye West’s ‘The Life of Pablo’ straddles line between mess, masterpiece

Mike Peterson
February 29, 2016
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Board chooses new firm in presidential search

Mike Peterson
February 24, 2016
On-campus clubs get a chance to meet students during Palomar’s Club Rush event. Feb. 8, 2016. (Belen Ladd/The Telescope)

Student leaders engage with campus at Club Rush

Mike Peterson
February 15, 2016
T. Opinion

Stop saying socialism like it’s a bad thing

Mike Peterson
February 13, 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
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Why you should care about Palomar’s presidential search

Mike Peterson
February 1, 2016
Palomar College faculty and students create and participate in the annual art sale on campus. (Mike Peterson, Joel Vaughn/The Telescope)

Buying and selling with Palomar’s art department

Mike Peterson and Joel Vaughn
December 10, 2015
A Syrian family stays on the street where they have been sleeping in Izmir, Turkey, while they attempt to reach Greece by boat on Sept. 3, 2015. (Alice Martins/McClatchy DC/TNS)

A glimmer of American hope fades for Syrian refugees

Mike Peterson
December 7, 2015
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Governing Board votes to close presidential search

Mike Peterson
December 6, 2015
Governing Board members during a meeting at Palomar College on Sept. 9. (Lou Roubitchek/The Telescope)

Palomar officials halt presidential search

Mike Peterson
November 19, 2015
Huge traffic jam on a five-lane freeway in an afternoon.

Climate change is a problem for all of us

Mike Peterson
November 10, 2015
Finalists in presidential search hold public forums, Gregory Anderson and Lynn Neault. (Claudia Rodriguez/The Telescope)

Finalists in presidential search hold public forums

Daze Castillo and Mike Peterson
November 9, 2015
Cecile Richards, the new President of Planned Parenthood, stands infront of a display showing the strides of women's rights, including the company's mission statement, Wednesday, March 1, 2006, in New York. (Beth A. Keiser/Dallas Morning News/KRT)

Defunding Planned Parenthood is a terrible idea

Mike Peterson
October 29, 2015
T. Opinion

Path to legal residency difficult, long

Mike Peterson
October 24, 2015
On Tap at The Telescope: Mother Earth brews vanilla-tinged ale

On Tap at The Telescope: Mother Earth brews vanilla-tinged ale

Mike Peterson
October 19, 2015
T. Opinion

Con: Is crowd funding the way of the future, or a fading fad?

Mike Peterson
October 12, 2015
Adrian Gonzales, Palomar College's interim president, discusses campus issues at the Governing Board meeting at Palomar College on Sept. 9, 2015. (Lou Roubitchek/The Telescope)

Eighty-nine golden handshakes

Mike Peterson
October 9, 2015
Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders speaks to a sold-out crowd during a campaign event in Los Angeles on Monday, Aug. 10, 2015. (Marcus Yam/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Bernie is just crazy enough to make a difference

Mike Peterson
September 14, 2015
Adrian Gonzales, Palomar College's interim president, discusses campus issues at the Governing Board meeting at Palomar College on Sept. 9, 2015. (Lou Roubitchek/The Telescope)

Task force recommends new accrediting agency

Mike Peterson
September 12, 2015
Letter from President Deegan to Campus Community about accrediation reaffirmation on June 30, 2015. (Image courtesy of Palomar College)

Palomar’s accreditation reaffirmed, credits safe

Mike Peterson
August 31, 2015
Classes cancelled due to low enrollment such as Room MD-105, on Aug. 25, 2015. (Patty Hayton/The Telescope)

Palomar’s enrollment down for fifth year

Mike Peterson
August 29, 2015
Students flooding the halls of the MD building after class on Sept. 29, 2014. (Gary West/The Telescope)

Palomar College remains accredited

Mike Peterson
July 3, 2015
telescope news

Amid our drought, take desalination with a grain of salt

Mike Peterson
May 11, 2015
People gather at Baltimore City Hall on Wednesday, April 28, 2015, voicing their displeasure after riots sparked by the death of Freddie Gray rocked the city. (Carolyn Cole/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Unrest in Baltimore is just a symptom of larger issues

Mike Peterson
May 11, 2015
Palomar women’s Track and Field team members Jessica Steinhoff (l) and Jessica Betancourt. (Philip Farry/The Telescope)

The ‘Twin Jessicas’ look to make positive impact on and off the track

Mike Peterson
May 11, 2015
T. Opinion

Don’t judge a candidate by their gender

Mike Peterson
April 27, 2015
A young, female student writes in her notebook in front of a computer monitor and keyboard with a Starbucks drink near her. Another male student sits in the background (blurred).

5 ways to improve your writing

Mike Peterson
April 15, 2015

Palomar has plans to stop deficit spending

Mike Peterson
April 13, 2015
Three men perform a yoga pose with their feet and palms together, their body bent forward, and turned to their right.

5 Reasons Men Should Do Yoga

Mike Peterson
March 25, 2015
T. Opinion

U.S. exceptionalism isn’t automatic

Mike Peterson
March 9, 2015
A view of LaJolla just before sunset. (Evan Cast/The Telescope)

7 reasons living near the San Diego coast is best

Mike Peterson
March 9, 2015
Father John Misty holds a microphone and its stands with both hands.

Edgy folk singer tackles the “L-word”

Mike Peterson
February 23, 2015
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New student vice president steps in, hopes for student involvement

Mike Peterson
February 23, 2015
A protester with a sign that reads, "Je suis Charlie." Several protesters are in the background, upper right.

‘Je Suis Charlie’ doesn’t represent free speech

Mike Peterson
February 2, 2015
Associated Student Government President Jason Hosfield at the Grand Opening of the Humanities Building Oct. 10, 2014. (Photo courtesy of Deb Hellman)

Student body president resigns

Mike Peterson
January 19, 2015
President Obama delivers remarks about his new community college proposal at Pellissippi State Community College in Knoxville, Tennessee, January 9, 2015. (Photo courtesy of whitehouse.gov)

We should consider free 2-year colleges

Mike Peterson
January 19, 2015

Controversial artist brings new sound on ‘Pom Pom’ album

Mike Peterson
December 8, 2014
Workers put on the finishing touches in the ballroom before the beginning of Palomar College President's Associates 24th Annual Gala at the Omni La Costa Resort & Spa on Saturday, Sept 12, 2015. (Justin Gray/The Telescope)

Annual black-tie dinner raises money for student scholarships

Mike Peterson and Susan Whaley
December 8, 2014
While it is technically allowed, concealed carry weapon (CCW) permit holders still need to get exclusive permission from either the Palomar police department or the president of the college. (Harim Arjon/The Telescope)

Students need to know about concealed weapons

Mike Peterson
December 1, 2014
While it is technically allowed, concealed carry weapon (CCW) permit holders still need to get exclusive permission from either the Palomar police department or the president of the college. (Harim Arjon/The Telescope)

Concealed weapons conditionally allowed on campus

Mike Peterson
November 17, 2014
The San Diego City Council recently voted against a proposed, Comic Con-supported conventioncenter expansion in favor of the Chargers stadium expansion plan, according to the LA Times. This means the Con could leave San Diego for another city. (Telescope Staff/The Telescope)

SD shouldn’t build new stadium at expense of citizens

Mike Peterson
November 3, 2014
T. Opinion

Thanksgiving is for giving thanks, not shopping

Mike Peterson
November 3, 2014
Three male inmates stand in a queue, wearing blue pants and blue shirts, except for the middle person who is wearing a white undershirt. They are seen only from the lower torso to their feet.

California needs to build more schools, not prisons

Mike Peterson
October 6, 2014
Students flooding the halls of the MD building after class on Sept. 29, 2014. (Gary West/The Telescope)

New program will increase student support services

Mike Peterson and Hayley Ulle
October 6, 2014
Palomar TV gets new angle on Salton Sea documentary

Palomar TV gets new angle on Salton Sea documentary

Mike Peterson
September 16, 2014
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