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Telescope Talks: What Does Bias Buy Us?
Telescope Talks: What Does Bias Buy Us?
Sofia Alvarez and Lexi Thurman
Carter Jorissen with his catching mask off in between a play.
Comet Athlete Spotlight: Carter Jorissen
Linette Arteaga, Staff Writer
Comets watch and cheer as their teammate is up to bat. Comets' present record this season is 34-11. Photo credit: Lexi Thurman
Comets come out on top against San Diego Mesa
Lexi Thurman, Staff Writer
Professor Scott Kardel in his office at Palomar College.
The Space to Discover
Annabelle Williams, Assistant Arts Editor
News
From left to right: Dean of Instruction Jenny Ferrero, Superintendent/President Star Rivera-Lacey, Professor Joseph Lucido, Vice President of Instruction Tina Recalde, and Professor Jessica Newman. (Courtesy Photo)
A bachelor’s degree at Palomar is on the horizon
Jason Pache, Staff Writer • May 19, 2025
Palomar may soon be offering a Bachelor of Science in Building Performance and Environmental Design.
Peter Bowman, a political science professor at Palomar College, sits in his office in front of a bookcase in San Marcos, Calif. Bowman recently spoke with The Telescope about the uncertainty of democracy under the Trump administration.
Expert Insight Part III: Freedom of Speech
Jason Pache, Staff Writer • May 11, 2025
Peter Bowman, a political science professor at Palomar College, poses for a photo in the MD Building on the San Marcos campus. Bowman recently spoke with The Telescope about the state of democracy under the Trump administration.
Expert Insight Part II: DOGE’s Influence
Jason Pache, Staff Writer • May 10, 2025
Jason Pache, left, a staff writer for The Telescope, speaks with Peter Bowman, a political science professor at Palomar College, during a Q&A about the uncertainty of democracy under the Trump administration.
Expert Insight Part I: Democratic Backsliding
Jason Pache, Staff Writer • May 9, 2025
Darrell Tittle, a student member of Rising Scholars, at the Transfer Recognition ceremony at Palomar College on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. Tittle is transferring to the University of California, Berkeley, majoring in English and Political Science.
Palomar celebrates transfer student achievements
Griselda Garcia, Photo Editor • May 2, 2025
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Arts & Culture
Palomar's Day and Night Jazz Ensembles gear up for the second half of their concert series. Illustration made with Canva.
Palomar jazz turns up the tempo
Mason O’Toole, Staff Writer • May 19, 2025
Palomar's Day and Night Jazz Ensembles gear up for a show audiences won't want to miss.
The Faculty Dance Concert flyer. (Photo courtesy of Palomar Performing Arts)
Stepping into the spotlight: Palomar’s Faculty Dance Concert
Taylor Leonard, Assistant Sports Editor
Low string section rehearsing their musical number for Saturday's show at the Brubeck Theater.
‘Art That Positively Vibrates’ sets Palomar in motion
Victoria Gudmundson, Opinion Editor
Cartel drama and forbidden romance light up the stage in “Bad Hombres, Good Wives,” now playing at Palomar College’s Studio Theatre through May 11. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Thursday – Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday.
‘Bad Hombres, Good Wives’ will make you laugh, cry, sing, and dance
Cyndi Cunningham, Editor-in-Chief
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Opinion
The Telescope student newsroom on Palomar's San Marcos campus.
UCSD without The Guardian is a campus without a voice
The Telescope Staff • May 6, 2025
As professional newsrooms shrink, student papers like The Guardian matter more than ever.
Letter to the Editor: Response from Pride Center Director
Letter to the Editor: Response from Pride Center Director
Benjamin Mudgett
The old library could be the key to building stronger community on campus.
Comet Commentary: Palomar’s old library could revive student life
Monica Garcia, Arts/Culture Editor
A photo of a seagull flying above the Oceanside Pier on Saturday, April 19, 2025. Seagulls can mistake trash for food, which is harmful to them.
Five Fun Activities to Celebrate Earth Day
Griselda Garcia, Photo Editor
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Sports
Breanna Lutz on base after a hit.
Comet Athlete Spotlight: Breanna Lutz
Connor Larson, Sports Editor • May 19, 2025

It was the second game of a doubleheader for the Comets on April 19 against the College of the Canyons. The Comets won the first game 9-1 and...

Carter Jorissen with his catching mask off in between a play.
Comet Athlete Spotlight: Carter Jorissen
Linette Arteaga, Staff Writer • May 15, 2025
Comets watch and cheer as their teammate is up to bat. Comets' present record this season is 34-11. Photo credit: Lexi Thurman
Comets come out on top against San Diego Mesa
Lexi Thurman, Staff Writer • May 14, 2025
Palomar women's basketball player Kylee Trujillo posed in a feature photo.
Comet Athlete Spotlight: Kylee Trujillo
Cyndi Cunningham, Editor-in-Chief • May 13, 2025
Outfielder #3 Justin Tucker after scoring a run against San Diego Mesa College on May 8.
Comets advance to the regional finals with three straight wins
Connor Larson, Tanner Hayes, and Linette Arteaga • May 12, 2025
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En Español
De izquierda a derecha, la fiduciaria Judy Patacsil, la secretaria de la junta Yvette Acosta, la vicepresidenta Holly Hamilton-Bleakley, la presidenta Jacqueline Kaiser, el fiduciario Roberto Rodriguez y la representante estudiantil Reagan Barnum en la reunión del 8 de abril.
La Junta de Gobierno de Palomar vota a favor de eliminar el reconocimiento de terrenos
Cyndi Cunningham and Elizabeth Aguilar (Traductora) • April 17, 2025
La votación de la Junta suscita preocupación por las relaciones con la población indígena, el apoyo a los estudiantes y el DEI en el campus.
Cartel en español del Festival de Solidaridad y Fortaleza. Cortesia de la Federation de Facultad de Palomar.
El primer Festival de Solidaridad y Fuerza ya está en camino
April 17, 2025
El laboratorio de actuaciones es donde tiene lugar cada semana la Hora del Concierto. El Departamento de Artes Escénicas de Palomar ha traído actos conocidos localmente, incluyendo Justine Dawn Tiu, Michael Munson, y Alyze Dreiling, sólo para nombrar unos pocos.
Comentario Comet: Los horarios de los conciertos de Palomar necesitan una remezcla
April 17, 2025
Connor Larson en una entrevista con los entrenadores de softball Lacey Craft y Mark Eldridge
Comentario Comet: Los medios de comunicación, una casa dividida
April 11, 2025
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Telescope Talks: What Does Bias Buy Us?
Sofia Alvarez and Lexi Thurman • May 17, 2025

Lexi Thurman and Sofia Alvarez talk about biases in today's media and how it is affecting journalism today. This episode...

Telescope Talks: Theatre Kid Confessions
Telescope Talks: Theatre Kid Confessions
May 13, 2025
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IMPACT: Behind the Plate
May 6, 2025
Telescope Talks: Lunch Off Campus More Worth It?
Telescope Talks: Lunch Off Campus More Worth It?
February 20, 2025
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