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Olson Leads Race for District #4 Seat on Palomar Governing Board

Bryce Aston, Katie Decker, and Adam Correa November 6, 2020

Story by Bryce Aston, Katie Decker and Adam Correa SAN MARCOS–Brian E. Olson emerged on top of the Palomar College Governing Board race for the District #4 seat. As of Thursday evening, he accumulated...

Proposition 15 Will not Pass

Jackson Garrett November 5, 2020

According to the California State Registrar, all the votes are in for Proposition 15 and it has been decided that it will not pass. The margin was close, with 51.7% of people voting no and 48.3% of people...

California Votes “No” on Proposition 16

Parker Meister and Jackson Garrett November 4, 2020

Story by Parker Meister and Jackson Garrett California voters declined an attempt to reinstate affirmative action in Proposition 16 by a majority “no” vote of 56.1%, according to the State of...

Rodríguez Barely Ahead in Palomar Governing Board Election for District #3

Nohea Cacatian and Heather Christian November 4, 2020

Story by Nohea Cacatian and Heather Christian SAN MARCOS–It was neck-and-neck between David Vincent and Roberto Rodríguez for District #3 of the Palomar College Governing Board race as of Wednesday...

Close Battle Between District #2 Candidates for Governing Board

Sheila Izvernari and Ellen Boland November 4, 2020

Story by Sheila Izvernari and Ellen Boland SAN MARCOS–As of noon on Wednesday, Nov. 4, a razor-thin margin separates candidates Christian Garcia and Nina Deerfield in the race for a District #2 Palomar...

Proposition 18 Looks to be Denied by Voters

Ashley Yellich and Alexis Espinoza November 4, 2020

Story by Ashley Yellich and Alexis Espinoza Proposition 18, which would allow young voters the ability to vote in the primary election as early as 17 years old, looks to be defeated according to the...

Why Students Need to be Aware of Social Media When Voting

Hannah Hanford November 4, 2020

When voting in the 2020 election or any future election, students need to understand the dangerous role that social media is playing. Before students cast their vote, they need to know what is happening...

Prop 17 May Improve Crime Rates, but Create Unfair Voting System

Adam Correa November 4, 2020

Proposition 17 would allow people on parole in California to vote. It also would permit parolees to run for office if they are registered to vote, and disallow their conviction of bribery or perjury. This...

2020 California voting

Proposition 17 Restores Rights to Parolees

Ellen Boland October 26, 2020

Giving parolees the right to vote once they are released from prison will help to reduce crime cycles. Proposition 17 is a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow people with committed felonies...

Our Endorsement for Palomar College Trustee: District #4

Telescope Staff October 18, 2020

The Telescope has chosen to endorse Palomar College Governing Board candidate Lee Dulgeroff for District #4. We interviewed Dulgeroff and one of his District #4 opponents, John Santhoff, via Zoom....

Sen. Kamala Harris and Vice President Mike Pence debate 2020

Pence Performed Pitifully in Vice Presidential Debate

Katie Decker October 17, 2020

Vice President Mike Pence and Sen. Kamala Harris squared off in their one and only debate last Wednesday. They butted heads on topics like the Coronavirus, healthcare, climate change and the many other...

Our Endorsement for Palomar College Trustee: District #3

Telescope Staff October 17, 2020

The Telescope has chosen to endorse Palomar College Governing Board candidate David Vincent for District #3. We concluded interviews conducted with both of the district’s candidates via Zoom....

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