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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
Council of Classified Employees taking a group photo. Photo credit: Courtesy picture from CCE (sent by Anel Gonzalez)
There’d be no Palomar without them; the Classified Employees union
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
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
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
“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
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
Telescope Talks: “Dune: Part 2” Critical Review (Spoilers)
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 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
Graphic made in Canva. Photo credit: Taylor Leonard
Studying independently vs study groups.
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.
The Line

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A female Palomar volleyball player jumps up and hits the ball with her right hand as her teammates in the foreground watches her.

Gallery: Women’s Volleyball vs. San Bernardino Valley: Oct 6

Telescope Staff • November 17, 2017

Palomar women's volleyball hosted the San Bernardino Valley College on Oct. 6 in the Dome.  Palomar defeated San Bernardino Valley 3-0 (25-10, 25-17, 25-19). Photos by Momoko Watarai/The Telescope "...

The graduating students wait in line before the commencement ceremony at Palomar College in San Marcos, Calif. on May 26, 2017. (Joe Dusel/The Telescope)

Graduation Ceremony

Bethany Nash • May 16, 2017

SAN MARCOS - As the end of the spring semester approaches, Palomar will be holding its annual graduation ceremony on May 26 at 5 p.m. in the Dome. The pre-commencement meeting will begin at 3:30 p.m....

Palomar guard Monika Todd (5) scores 26 points against San Diego Mesa College Olympians as the lady Comet’s defeat San Diego Mesa College 93-23 at the Dome on Feb 10, 2017. (Johnny Jones/The Telescope)

Gallery: Women’s Basketball vs. San Diego Mesa: Feb. 10

Telescope Staff • February 14, 2017

" order_by="sortorder" order_direction="ASC" returns="included" maximum_entity_count="500"]Palomar women's basketball team hosted San Diego Mesa College on Feb. 10 at the Dome.  Palomar defeated Mesa...

A male Palomar volleyball player spikes the ball over the net as an opponent tries to block it.

Gallery: Men’s Volleyball vs. Grossmont: March 30

Telescope Staff • April 1, 2016

Palomar men's volleyball hosted Grossmont on March 30 at the Dome.  Palomar lost 3-1. Photos by Tracy Grassel/The Telescope

A male Palomar volleyball player spikes a ball as an opponent tries to block it with both hands.

Gallery: Men’s volleyball vs. Miramar: March 2

Telescope Staff • March 4, 2016

Palomar hosted Miramar College on March 2 at the Dome.  Palomar defeated Miramar 3-0 (25-20, 25-15, 25-12) giving Palomar the first win of the season. Photos by Tracy Grassel and Christopher Jones/The...

Palomar forward Mikaela Shannon (34) shoots a short jump shot as College of the Canyons defenders look on during the Southern Regional Playoffs Second Round game on Feb. 26, 2016 at the Dome. Palomar won 77-54. (Tracy Grassel/The Telescope)

Gallery: Women’s Basketball vs. College of the Canyons: Feb. 26

Telescope Staff • February 27, 2016

Palomar College women's basketball hosted College of the Canyon for the second round of the Southern Regional Playoffs on Feb. 26 at the Dome.  Palomar defeated College of the Canyons 77-54.  Palomar...

Palomar College guard Deven Riley (20) shoots over Citrus College guard Donn-Christian Corbin (14) during the First Round Southern Regional Playoff game on Feb. 24, 2016 at the Dome. Citrus College won 77-63. (Tracy Grassel/The Telescope)

Gallery: Men’s Basketball vs. Citrus College: Feb. 24

Telescope Staff • February 25, 2016

Palomar men's basketball hosted Citrus College for the first round of the Southern Regional Playoffs on Feb. 24 at the Dome. Citrus College defeated Palomar 77-63. Photos by Tracy Grassel/The Telescope

Palomar's Chelse Ayala (5) Drives the baseline during Imperial Valley women basketball game at the Dome on Jan. 27, 2016 Ashley Gonder (32) defends. The Comets won 87-23. (Johnny Jones/The Telescope)

Gallery: Women’s basketball vs. Imperial Valley: Feb. 10

Telescope Staff • February 13, 2016

Palomar women's basketball hosted Imperial Valley on Feb. 10 at the Dome.  Palomar defeated Imperial Valley 87-23. Photos by Tracy Grassel and Johnny Jones/The Telescope

Palomar's Cheyenne Ertz (24) dribbles the ball up court during the women's basketball game against Mira Costa at the Dome on Jan. 27. Mira Costa's Danielle Bosley (1) tries to deflect the ball while teammate Kim Noland (2) trails along with Palomar's Roshell Lamung (14). The Comets won 83-34. (Coleen Burnham/The Telescope)

Gallery: Women’s Basketball vs. MiraCosta: Jan. 27

Telescope Staff • January 30, 2016

Palomar women's basketball team hosted MiraCosta at the Dome on Jan. 27.  Palomar defeated MiraCosta 83-34. Photos by Coleen Burnham/The Telescope

Palomar Head Coach John O’Neill calls a timeout with 2.8 seconds left in the game and The Comets leading L.A. Southwest College 74-71. The Comets went on to beat the Cougars 75-71 Friday, Nov. 27, 2015 at The Dome. Palomar hosted its 11th annual Thanksgiving Tournament. (Philip Farry/The Telescope)

Gallery: Palomar 11th Annual Thanksgiving Tournament

Philip Farry • December 3, 2015

Palomar men's basketball team placed second at the Palomar 11th Annual Thanksgiving Tournament at the Dome.  San Bernardino Valley took first place after defeating Palomar in the final game 88-77 on Nov....

Palomar Women's Volleyball team line in a queue and walking by the net to give low-fives to the opposing team. Some of them carry a flower bouquet.

Gallery: Women’s Volleyball vs. Mesa: Nov. 18

Telescope Staff • November 19, 2015

Palomar women's volleyball hosted their final season game against Mesa College at the Dome on Nov. 18. Mesa defeated Palomar three sets to one  (26-24, 25-19, 27-29, 25-23).  Palomar is tied for...

Palomar forward Lynnzy Troxell (44) reaches for a rebound amongst Santa Ana College players at The Dome on Nov. 5, 2015. Troxell scores 8 points and leads with 7 rebonds earning the Comets a win 86-60 (1-0). (Brandy Sebastian/The Telescope)

Gallery: Women’s basketball vs. Santa Ana: Nov. 5

Telescope Staff • November 8, 2015

Palomar women's basketball opened their season hosted Santa Ana College at the Dome on Nov. 5.  Palomar defeated Santa Ana 86-60 in the non-conference game (1-0). Photos by Brandy Sebastian/The...

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