The Telescope

Food Center groundbreaking aims to combat student food insecurity

Linus Smith • March 9, 2018

In a 2016 report by a coalition of student resource organizations, it was found that just over one in five students are faced with food insecurity. The Palomar community took a step forward in an effort...

Administration goes to D.C.

Keanu Marble-Smith • March 4, 2018

Palomar administration visited Washington D.C.

Dean controversy leaves unsteady relations for staff and administration

Linus Smith • September 11, 2017

The contract for one of Palomar College’s deans, who allegedly conducted himself in a manner that was verbally abusive to faculty, and was accused of sexual harassment, was bought out over the summer...

Hussain investigation is faced with scrutiny

Jacob Tucker • May 24, 2017

The results of a district funded independent investigation into the conduct of Palomar Dean Syed Khaled Hussain was released, clearing him of all 18 allegations, but a number of faculty called the report...

Faculty looks for dean’s removal

Telescope Staff • March 13, 2017

Written by Gustavo Cristobal and Seji Gaerlan During a routine Faculty Senate meeting, a sitting dean was accused of sexual harassment and the faculty union president called for his dismissal. During...

District supports college’s undocumented students

Jacob Tucker • March 13, 2017

Not so long ago 27-year-old Palomar student, Isamel Blas was not a student because of his fear to register as an undocumented citizen. A citizen who became documented at 21, Blas was afraid to come...

The A-building conundrum

Bethany Nash • March 10, 2017

Completion of the A building has been delayed until the summer, while students and staff have expressed concerns over the renovations. The renovations team was aiming to finish construction in April,...

Early retirement may entice staff

Susan Whaley • September 22, 2014

Number one for the series. Introducing what this is.