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The San Marcos Civic Center SPRINTER Stop to Escondido.
U.S. Department of Transportation Awards $10.2 Million to Local Transit
The new NCTD+ service provides additioanl public transit on a flexible schedule. (Photo by Kit Caldwell, Courtesy of the North County Transit District)
New Transit Program Helps Riders Who Miss Their Stop
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
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
The official movie poster of Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice. (Plan B Entertainment/Warner Bros. Studio)
The Juice is on the Loose
The Students for Justice and Gender Equality Club announced the name change with a new logo on their Instagram. (Courtesy of the Students for Justice and Gender Equality)
Club Changes Name to Promote Inclusivity
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
“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
The official movie poster of Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice. (Plan B Entertainment/Warner Bros. Studio)
The Juice is on the Loose
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
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
Naomi Allen, Ashely Clark, Maddie Spielman, Macey Edemann, at recent soccer game.
Women’s soccer gets first win of 2024 season
Palomar offense lined up against the Moorpark defense.
Photography: Palomar football first home game
Palomar stadium crowd for first ever home game in new stadium.
Milestone Moment: Palomar Football’s First Home Game Sparks Community Spirit
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
Naomi Allen, Ashely Clark, Maddie Spielman, Macey Edemann, at recent soccer game.
Women’s soccer gets first win of 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
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 offense lined up against the Moorpark defense.
Photography: Palomar football first home game
Palomar stadium crowd for first ever home game in new stadium.
Milestone Moment: Palomar Football’s First Home Game Sparks Community Spirit
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.
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
The Telescope Endorsements: Judy Patacsil, Kartik Raju, and Jacqueline Kaiser for Palomar College Governing Board.
Broadway Is Back, for Better or for Worse?
Reducing Library Hours Has become Difficult for Students
The War on Mental Health
The Struggles of Hyflex
The SPRINTER train and bus service offer students the option of public transit to get to school.
Thumbs Up: Palomar College gets an A in Transportation
The campus suffers from some serious dark spots where lights don't reach.
Thumbs Down: Why is it so Dark on Campus?
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
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.
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CSUSM student Anthony Hernandez reflects on his decision to attend CSUSM over Palomar College. Photo credit: Josh Miranda

To apply or not apply; why going straight to a 4 year is outdated

Josh Miranda • February 7, 2024
Whether it's through pop culture or from teachers and parents, going to a 4-year school has always been portrayed as the dream for students. However, now, with the current socioeconomic climate, the worth of going straight to these institutions might not be the same as it was before.

Free Community College Not a Priority for Biden Yet

Gunner Clark • April 18, 2022

Biden said that her husband, President Joe Biden has had to make some compromises to help get his Build Back Better plan passed. As a Community College Prof. Biden understands just how important community...

Transferring Struggles in College Students

Cameron Eshelman • December 15, 2021
College transfers can be stressful and time consuming, so here are a couple of tips on how to keep your head above water.
Palomar College may have a high enrollment of Hispanics and Latinx students, but Interim Superintendent Jack Kahn said that the number of said students who graduate and earn their degree are also important. (Photo courtesy of Palomar College)

Palomar’s Latinx Enrollment Numbers Are Among The Top in U.S. Community Colleges

Riley Sullivan • March 3, 2021
Palomar College ranks among the top 25 U.S. community colleges with Hispanic and Latinx enrollment.
New Maintenance and Operations building at Palomar

Maintenance and Operations Building wins national award

Summer Aguirre • February 11, 2019

Story by Summer Aguirre SAN MARCOS --- Palomar College’s new Maintenance & Operations building was nationally awarded by the Engineering News-Record (ENR) Magazine as one of the most environmentally-friendly...

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Palomar’s Radio Station receives 18 award nominations

Ana Acosta • February 11, 2019

Story by Jonathan Sarabia KKSM radio will be heading to New York City for the Intercollegiate Broadcasting System’s 79th annual international media conference from March 1-3. Palomar's...

Cigs should remain banned from our campus

Kellcy Kocinski • April 13, 2017

Smoking is a nasty habit that is unfortunately addictive and smoking areas degrade the overall campus vibe. Community colleges need to continue their no smoking on campus ban. It poses a risk to the...

Palomar students walk around campus between classes on a warm day on Oct. 10, 2016. (Tracy Grassel/The Telescope)

A sentiment for community college

Josh Cortez • December 12, 2016

When I was a senior in High School I always wondered where I would go to college. I wasn’t sure where I would go, I just knew that I was going somewhere. As far as schools were...

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Concerns about the new compressed calendar leaves unanswered questions

Telescope Staff • May 18, 2016

This feels more like a news story or analysis of compressed calendar and not an editorial about it. You need to lead with what the staff thinks about it and then give me a nutgraph outlining why. You could...

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Palomar condenses semester calendar

Mike Peterson • May 16, 2016

The semester is shrinking at Palomar College.   In Fall 2016, the campus will switch to a compressed calendar schedule, meaning that Palomar’s 18-week semester will be shortened to 16 weeks...

Palomar College advertising on the back of a North County Transit District bus on Feb. 11, 2016. (Tracy Grassel/The Telescope)

Palomar seeking third party to review marketing

Daniel Martin • February 15, 2016

Palomar's marketing team is seeking help from a third-party marketing firm to effectively communicate a clear message to the community. Interim President Adrian Gonzales mentioned this in a memo released...

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Financial Aid 101

Chanele Retuya • February 15, 2016
Prevent yourself from thousands of dollars of debt.
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