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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.
The Line

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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
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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
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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 25, 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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