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Proposition 6 and 36 address the rights and punishments of convicts and offenders.
Prop 6 and Prop 36 pave a harsh road for offenders and convicts
STAR and General tutoring sign, on the second floor of the library.
The STAR tutoring center offers students academic support
2024 Election Prop 3 Graphic
California Votes Yes on Proposition 3
Left: The new Governing Board Trustee of Area 4, Holly Hamilton-Bleakley. (Courtesy photo) Right: The new Governing Board Trustee of Area 2, Yvette Acosta. (Hector Flores)
Voters choose a new direction for Palomar College Governing Board
A digital illustration showing the connection between funding for facilities and student success.
Proposition 2 passing could bring improvements to Palomar
La Máquina poster oficial a través de IMP Awards.
‘La Máquina’ desarma a sus audiencias en el ring de boxeo
We Live In Time movie poster via A24.
‘We Live In Time’ will leave audiences tearful
The Agogo Drum and Dance Ensemble performs during a previous Noche Havana performance.
Noche Havana, a night of music, dance, and culture, coming soon to Palomar
Mariachi Arco-Iris de Los Angeles pose for a group photo after their performance in front of the student union on October 10
The Celebration of Latinx Heritage Month and National Coming Out Day comes to Palomar College
Telescope Talks: The Substance Movie Review
Telescope Talks: The Substance Movie Review
“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
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
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
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
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
Kicker #40 Jonathon Meyers and the comets running out of the tunnel.
Palomar football devastated by Fullerton
Dodgers vs. Yankees World Series Graphic
2024 World Series Preview/Prediction
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
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
#8 Ashley Clark runs the ball up the field against multiple Miramar defenders.
Palomar College women’s soccer narrowly loses at home to San Diego Miramar
#13 Elijah Hudson runs out with the Palomar Football team before their game against Saddleback College.
Palomar Comets outlast the Saddleback Bobcats
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
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
Affordable third spaces are a thing of the past
Creativity and Community Are Dying with Third Spaces—Money Is to Blame
A gray envelop with a white letter inside, on a red background.
A letter to Roberto Rodriguez and Palomar’s Governing Board
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
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
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
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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Guest Posts for The Telescope Spring 2023

Magaly Alejandro  and Telescope Staff
June 10, 2023
London Webb, JD Brobst, Maryanne Jauregui, Josue Ortega, Lyrik Martinez, Elise Schaffroth, Moriah Smith, Marty Winn, Yarleen De La Hurta, Dalila Gonzalez, Angelina Alcaraz, Lauren Sondoval, Eva Repkova, Libby Patterson, Faith Bettencourt perform at the at the Palomar Faculty dance concert 2023

GALLERY: Faculty Dance Concert 5.19-20

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May 27, 2023
drag queen in a glittery red dress and purple wig performing expressively in front of a wall of rainbow balloons at a college event

GALLERY: Palomar Pride Event May 10, 2023

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May 18, 2023
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GALLERY: F/30 Gallery Inaugural Show – Femme and Fatalities by Emma Mings and Alex Tomeo

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May 15, 2023

Early Results of Palomar College’s Governing Board Election

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November 9, 2022

The Telescope Endorsements: Judy Patacsil, Kartik Raju, and Jacqueline Kaiser for Palomar College Governing Board.

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October 12, 2022
Portrait of a woman with short blonde hair wearing a magenta top and heart-shaped earrings.

Q&A with Palomar Governing Board Candidate Norma Miyamoto

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October 5, 2022
Oxford High school shooting discussion

Oxford High school shooting discussion

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December 15, 2021
Waterfronts: Exploring the issues our ocean is facing

Waterfronts: Exploring the issues our ocean is facing

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December 14, 2021

Broadway Is Back, for Better or for Worse?

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November 29, 2021

Reducing Library Hours Has become Difficult for Students

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November 10, 2021
Becoming Best of Buds

Becoming Best of Buds

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November 10, 2021

The War on Mental Health

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October 21, 2021

The Struggles of Hyflex

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October 19, 2021
The Telescope podcast - Met Gala review

The Telescope podcast – Met Gala review

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October 10, 2021
The Telescope podcast-"Recap on California recall election"

The Telescope podcast-“Recap on California recall election”

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September 22, 2021

Transitions Program at Palomar offers education to incarcerated

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September 1, 2021
The Telescope Podcast: 'Grand Army' Review

The Telescope Podcast: ‘Grand Army’ Review

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May 26, 2021

The COVID-19 Vaccines are Safe and Effective

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May 26, 2021
Vaccines Going Forward

Vaccines Going Forward

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May 24, 2021
Being a Medical Patient During the Pandemic

Being a Medical Patient During the Pandemic

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May 19, 2021
Zooming in with The Telescope: Armenian Genocide Recognition

Zooming in with The Telescope: Armenian Genocide Recognition

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May 17, 2021
The Telescope Podcast: ”Mortal Kombat” Film Review

The Telescope Podcast: ”Mortal Kombat” Film Review

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May 13, 2021
The Telescope Podcast: U.S. Women's Soccer in the Olympics

The Telescope Podcast: U.S. Women’s Soccer in the Olympics

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May 12, 2021
The Telescope Podcast: Being a Man in the 21st Century

The Telescope Podcast: Being a Man in the 21st Century

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May 11, 2021
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)

Comet Athletes Respond to Spring Season Cancellation

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March 11, 2021
A male Palomar baseball player wearing a red jersey and white pants swings a baseball bat. A catcher squats behind him with his mitted left hand raised, while an umpire watches from behind. More than a dozen opposing team players watch from the dugout (blurry).

Palomar College Cancels All Sports for Spring 2021 Season

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March 10, 2021

Palomar Distribution Providing Laptops, More to Help Students with Remote Learning

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February 25, 2021
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San Diego Citizens Must Continue to Follow COVID-19 Safety Guidelines

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December 19, 2020

The Telescope Weekly Podcast: No. 5, Fall 2020

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December 16, 2020

Coffee Time Podcast

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December 15, 2020
The Telescope Weekly Podcast: No. 4, Fall 2020

The Telescope Weekly Podcast: No. 4, Fall 2020

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December 15, 2020

Thanksgiving Supplies Offered at Food Distribution Event

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November 20, 2020

The Telescope Weekly Podcast: No. 2 Fall 2020

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October 21, 2020

Our Endorsement for Palomar College Trustee: District #4

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October 18, 2020

Our Endorsement for Palomar College Trustee: District #3

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October 17, 2020
The Telescope Weekly Podcast: No. 1 Fall 2020

The Telescope Weekly Podcast: No. 1 Fall 2020

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October 15, 2020

Our Endorsement for Palomar College Trustee: District #2

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October 12, 2020
A pair of feet in purple and black shoes with white lines stand close to a golf golf that is on the edge of a hole. A golf club head hovers above the turf in front of the shoes.

Comet athletes lose season, face unclear future

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May 21, 2020
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‘Harriet’ inspires a new generation

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February 10, 2020
A swift look at Taylor's rise to fame

A swift look at Taylor’s rise to fame

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February 10, 2020
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A true crime novel you won’t be able to put down

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February 9, 2020
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Scarecrow’s new EP brings amateur sound to d beat scene

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February 9, 2020
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (R, back) tears up what appeared to be a copy of the president's speech during U.S. President Donald Trump's (front) State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C. on Feb. 4, 2020. (Liu Jie/Xinhua via ZUMA Wire/TNS)

The Telescopes take on Trump’s State of the Union Address

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February 6, 2020
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Love on a leash dogs to return in time for finals

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December 9, 2019
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Winter dance sets the stage for the holidays

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December 9, 2019
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We are losing confidence in ‘better together’

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November 19, 2019
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New California bill coddles sleepy students

Ripp Friesen and Telescope Staff
November 13, 2019

Deadly and dangerous: the problem with planned outages

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November 13, 2019
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‘Dreaming of Magic’ symphony event

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October 21, 2019
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Transfer Strategy and Planning Sessions held every first Thursday

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October 2, 2019
Tony Rangel, president of the Palomar College Aboretum, stands at one of the trails that weave in the aboretum. Photo courtesy of Tony Rangel.

Newly renovated arboretum set to open late September

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September 9, 2019
Looking for some podcasts? Here are some staff favorites

Looking for some podcasts? Here are some staff favorites

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May 20, 2019
A young Black woman stands with her left hand on her right arm.

Palomar film explores loss, redemption, and awareness

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May 8, 2019
A male breakdancer spins on the ground on his hands with his legs flying in the air like a windmill. Several students sit or stand in the background and foreground watching him.

Breakdancing representing its hip hop culture in the 2024 Olympics

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May 1, 2019

“Avengers: Endgame” ticket sales break record

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April 24, 2019
The Student Services building front entrance is closed for Spring Break 2019. Sonny Cavarlez / The Telescope

Air quality concerns arise in Student Services building, assessment shows building is up to safety standards

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April 9, 2019
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Athletics Complex set to be last big project for Prop M

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April 9, 2019
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Student Wellness and Advocacy Group assists mental health

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April 9, 2019
The Howard Brubeck Theater held a musical event "Orvieto Trio" featuring musicians such as: pianist Byron Chow, violinist Lauren Basney, and cellist Daniel Frankhuizen. Elvin Diego/The Telescope

Performing Arts hosts free concerts featuring professional musicians

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April 9, 2019
Palomar faculty recognized for excellence in teaching

Palomar faculty recognized for excellence in teaching

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April 9, 2019
The Howard Brubeck Theater held a musical event "Orvieto Trio" featuring musicians such as: pianist Byron Chow, violinist Lauren Basney, and cellist Daniel Frankhuizen. Elvin Diego/The Telescope

The many sounds of Palomar College’s music department

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April 8, 2019
Palomar women's basketball team poses for a photo on Nov. 17, 2019.

10 tips and tricks to getting an athletic scholorship

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April 5, 2019
Tip-off between Duke and University of Virginia at Duke University, NC, Jan. 12, 2012. DoD photo by D. Myles Cullen

Your guide to the perfect March Madness Bracket

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March 20, 2019
Palomar Comet player Caleb Lowe dribbling

Is the madness worth it?

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March 20, 2019
Fortnite gameplay. Image courtesy of BagoGames/Flickr.

The current battle between “Apex Legends” and “Fortnite”

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March 13, 2019
Sarah Fisher hits a line drive on March 8, 2019. (Sukhi Heumann/The Telescope)

Comets softball continue to dominate

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March 11, 2019

Striving for change within the Latin community

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March 5, 2019
Tip-off between Duke and University of Virginia at Duke University, NC, Jan. 12, 2012. DoD photo by D. Myles Cullen

Bring on the madness

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March 4, 2019
Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray

Kyler Murray sets example for multi-sport athletes

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March 4, 2019
Palomar golfer Jacob Montes stands with his golf bag full of colorful golf clubs on a golf course.

Introducing the reigning PCAC Men’s Golfer of the Year

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March 4, 2019
center fielder Matt Ornelia

Matt Ornelia: Work hard play hard

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March 4, 2019
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A jazzy performance at the Brubeck Theatre

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March 4, 2019
Marines test training scenario

Video games are being used to train for high skill jobs

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March 4, 2019
April woods biking with her two dogs

Former faculty leaves parting gift of $100,000 to Palomar Foundation in her will

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February 26, 2019
Palomar Comet basketball player number 14, LaVale Coleman, running the ball down to the opposite end of the court to score a point with number 23, Michael Chatman, hard on his heels. Feb 2. Emily Whetstone/The Telescope

Men’s basketball extends losing streak to four

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February 17, 2019
Eddard Stark sitting on the Iron Throne. (BagoGames/Flickr)

SPOILER ALERT: Speculation on Game of Thrones’ final season

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February 13, 2019

Recap: Screen Actor’s Guild Awards

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February 13, 2019
Braden Olthoff delivers pitch to home plate

Comets take down Lancers 5-4 in thrilling match up

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February 12, 2019
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We need to continue emphasizing gun reform in 2019

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February 11, 2019

Transfer Rates; Irvine Valley College vs. Palomar College

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February 11, 2019

San Diego Veterans Still Lack Housing

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February 11, 2019
A male Palomar swimmer does the butterfly stroke in a pool.

Palomar swimming diving into new season

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February 7, 2019

The rush for Smash Bros.

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December 12, 2018

Palomar Police hold 19th toy drive

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December 12, 2018

Palomar Career Center brings job opportunities to students

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December 12, 2018

Showcasing students at Palomar art sale

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December 12, 2018

Visiting the Vista Farmers’ Market

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December 12, 2018

Dig into Palomar Archaeology

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December 12, 2018
Palomar Guard Brevin Robinson (23) drives to the basket scoring 2 of his 23 as the Comet’s defeat Miramar College Jets in 99-98 in the dome Feb 10. Johnny Jones/The Telescope

Palomar basketball back in action

Krista Moore and Telescope Staff
December 5, 2018
Stan Lee speaking at a convention in 1980. Photo courtesy of Larry D. Moore.

In Memoriam: Stan Lee

Telescope Staff
November 26, 2018

Golden state of mind: Warriors dominate the NBA

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November 14, 2018
A Palomar football player runs and ducks behind a group of other players who are tackling each other. He holds a football in his right hand. A group of players and a referee stands in the background.

Comets fall sports season coming to a close

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November 14, 2018
Call of Duty Black Ops 4 promo art.

Newest “Call of Duty” game leaves many fans torn

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November 14, 2018
Palomar Dominates over Mt. SAC

Palomar Dominates over Mt. SAC

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October 26, 2018
Aimee Keith is running for one of two opens seats in the upcoming Nov. 6 election for Governing Board. (Linus Smith/The Telescope)

Election: Aimee Keith

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October 22, 2018
Lee Dulgeroff is running for one of two open Governing Board seats in the Nov. 6 election. Linus Smith/The Telescope

Election: Lee Dulgeroff

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October 22, 2018
Incumbent Mark Evilsizer is running for reelection in the upcoming Nov. 6 election for Governing Board Trustee. (Linus Smith/The Telescope)

Election: Mark Evilsizer

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October 22, 2018
Lee Dulgeroff is running for one of two open Governing Board seats in the Nov. 6 election. Linus Smith/The Telescope

For the position of Palomar College trustees, we endorse…

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October 22, 2018
Norma Miyamoto is running for one of the two open Governing Board seats in the Nov. 6 election. (Linus Smith/The Telescope)

Election: Norma Miyamoto

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October 22, 2018
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