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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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Palomar students listen to guest speakers during Commencement Ceremony held Saturday May 16, 2015 at the San Marcos campus. (Philip Farry/The Telescope)

Fall graduates deserve a commencement ceremony

Susan Whaley
December 8, 2015
Governing Board members during a meeting at Palomar College on Sept. 9. (Lou Roubitchek/The Telescope)

Governing Board potentially violates Brown Act

Susan Whaley
September 12, 2015
The Telescope Editor-in-Chief demonstrates the slackline yoga pose. (Amber Rosario/The Telescope)

The Warrior helps one accept change

Susan Whaley
May 11, 2015
Golden Handshake illustration.(Brian O'Malley/The Telescope)

Retirement bonus postponed again

Susan Whaley
May 11, 2015
Portrait of Susan Whaley. (Telescope Staff/The Telescope)

A toast to TheTelescope

Susan Whaley
May 11, 2015
Illustration by Susan Whaley/The Telescope

Water bottle refilling locations on campus

Susan Whaley
April 29, 2015
Yoga headstand pose demonstrated by Telescope staff writer Amber Rosario. (Stephen Davis/The Telescope)

Looking for a good hangover cure? Try the headstand pose

Susan Whaley
April 27, 2015
(Belen Ladd/The Telescope)

When In Drought

Susan Whaley
April 27, 2015

Ceramic artist unsure how to mold his future career

Susan Whaley
April 27, 2015
Golden Handshake illustration.(Brian O'Malley/The Telescope)

Retirement incentive delayed for employees, needs further analysis

Susan Whaley
April 20, 2015
Susan Whaley demonstrates the mid form yoga pose of The Plow. (Belen Laad/The Telescope)

Sowing the seeds of sleep with the ‘Plow’ pose

Susan Whaley
April 13, 2015
Palomar student Susan Whaley demonstrates Pigeon pose. (Casey Cousins/The Telescope)

Learn to become one with the ‘Pigeon’

Susan Whaley
March 30, 2015
Palomar, don’t post Starbucks ads

Palomar, don’t post Starbucks ads

Susan Whaley
March 30, 2015
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Palomar seeking diversity through consulting firm for next president

Susan Whaley
March 12, 2015

Tax season survival guide

Susan Whaley
March 9, 2015
Susan Whaley demonstrates the Wheel Pose, otherwise known as the Upward Bow, a technique used to increase energy. (Daniel Kresge/The Telescope)

Relax your body, mind with the Upward Bow

Susan Whaley
March 9, 2015
Dr. Richard Mahon (standing front) of the Accreditation Evaluation team speaks with Palomar College faculty during the College Forum in the governing board room on March 3, 2015. (Justin Sumstine/The Telescope)

State accreditation team gives exit report

Susan Whaley
March 9, 2015
Robert P. Deegan, Superintendent/President Palomar Community College District, concludes his portion of the College Forum on Feb. 23, 2015 in the Governing Board Room. (Ricardo Torres/The Telescope)

Forum informs audience of the happenings on campus

Susan Whaley
February 24, 2015
(Steven Davis/The Telescope)

Nursing bachelor’s degree is coming to Palomar

Susan Whaley
February 23, 2015
A shopper selects vegetables at the Vista Farmer's Market on January 24, 2015. (Claudia Rodriguez/The Telescope)

Not eating healthy is just an excuse people make

Susan Whaley
February 2, 2015
Golden Handshake illustration.(Brian O'Malley/The Telescope)

Retirement causing campus conflict

Susan Whaley
February 2, 2015
Canceled classes can take a human cost to teachers, who may rely on the job to pay their bills. (Telescope Staff/The Telescope)

Classes cut before semester begins

Susan Whaley
January 19, 2015
Photo Illustration by Harim Arjon and Brian O’Malley

Who will choose our next president?

Susan Whaley
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
'Stock the Bank!' is held at Palomar's SU Quad. Piles of food items and money donations were collected by the Student Affairs between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Nov. 20, 2014. (Yoshikazu Yamashita/The Telescope)

Food bank helps students in need

Susan Whaley
December 8, 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
Palomar College President Robert Deegan was appointed President in 2004. He has decided to to retire after serving 10 years at Palomar College, San Marcos, Calif. Oct. 21, 2014. (Paul Nelson/The Telescope)

Why Palomar’s president decided to retire

Susan Whaley
November 3, 2014
Former Palomar College Associated Student Government Vice President Justin Rios talks with Senator Fernanda Rodriguez during an ASG meeting on Oct. 22, 2014. (Paul Nelson/The Telescope)

Student vice president resigns, senator appointed to replace

Susan Whaley
November 3, 2014
Former Palomar College Associated Student Government Vice President Justin Rios talks with Senator Fernanda Rodriguez during an ASG meeting on Oct. 22, 2014. (Paul Nelson/The Telescope)

Student government vice president resigns

Susan Whaley
October 24, 2014
Golden Handshake illustration.(Brian O'Malley/The Telescope)

Benefits, drawbacks of early retirement

Susan Whaley
October 20, 2014
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Guest speaker shares benefits of using compost

Susan Whaley
October 20, 2014
Nov. 8, 2013 | Palomar College President Robert Deegan addresses attendees of the 2013 Veterans' Day Ceremony. (Stephen Davis/(The Telescope)

Palomar College President will retire next year

Susan Whaley
October 15, 2014
Slacklining. (Photo courtesy of Nicholas Velarde)

‘Slacklife’: a culture built on balance and facing fears

Susan Whaley
October 6, 2014
A golf with a Palomar College logo sits on a tee in a grassy turf.

Women’s Golf finishes fifth at tournament

Susan Whaley
September 25, 2014
Golden Handshake illustration.(Brian O'Malley/The Telescope)

Early retirement may entice staff

Susan Whaley
September 22, 2014
Ice Bucket Challenge. (Harim Arjon/The Telescope)

Water solves droughts, not disease

Susan Whaley
September 17, 2014
Jan. 15, 2014 | The Palomar College Teaching & Learning Center (TLC) open for business this semester. The facility includes areas for students to study, computers to research material or work on course material. There are also individual study that may be reserved for small group projects. (Stephen Davis/The Telescope)

How Palomar College students feel about safety on campus

Susan Whaley
September 9, 2014
New York-based artist Alex Callendar presented her work "Everything Has Its Nature"at the Boehm Gallery on Aug. 21, 2014 as part of the first show of the fall semester. (Paul Nelson/The Telescope)

An interactive encounter at the Boehm Gallery

Susan Whaley
September 9, 2014
ASG President Jason Hosfield poses for photo on Aug. 28 in the ASG office on the San Marcos campus. (Erika Shasky/The Telescope)

New president to lead student body

Susan Whaley
September 4, 2014
Margaret Lutz speaks at a press conference at California State University San Marcos speaking about the Aug. 20 lockdown on campus in 2014. (Brian O'Malley/The Telescope)

Cal State San Marcos locked down by false alarm

Susan Whaley
August 20, 2014
Caleb enjoys being pet by Palomar Student Meeko Moore, while hanging out at the student union quad on March 23. Palomar’s Active Minds Club held an event known as Love on a Leash, a program dedicated for people to release stress with the help of their furry little love ones. (Yolanda Granados/The Telescope)

Love on a Leash a big hit for stressed students

Susan Whaley
May 5, 2014
A male Palomar golfer crouches and puts a golf ball on the turf. He holds a golf club in his left hand propped up on the ground.

Comets rack up medals for season

Susan Whaley
May 5, 2014
Palomar tennis player Remy Littrel swings a tennis racket with both hands at a tennis ball in a tennis court. She wears a white sleeveless jersey with red on the upper shoulders, gray shorts, a black visor, and orange shoes.

Littrell earns honors for women’s team

Susan Whaley
May 5, 2014
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‘Violent Universe’ makes its way to the Planetarium

Susan Whaley
May 4, 2014
Photo courtesy of Palomar College Speech and Debate Team.

Speech team finishes fourth in nationals

Susan Whaley
April 20, 2014
A male Palomar golfer crouches and puts a golf ball on the turf. He holds a golf club in his left hand propped up on the ground.

First host match results in medalist

Susan Whaley
April 1, 2014
A football player tackles another player who is holding a football.

Too much football talk during Super Bowl time

Susan Whaley
January 26, 2014
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