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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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Palomar Sophomore, conference champion, and all-PCAC first team water-polo player, Arleigh Williams, throws the ball over a defending player. Photo credit: Miguel Cruz

The Unknown Champions; a Palomar fall sports recap.

Josh Miranda • February 6, 2024
Community College sports are often overlooked by us, but a lot happens. Devastating injuries, nail-biting finishes, and glorious victories are all included in this Palomar recap.
A football coach holds a trophy as a football player dumps ribbons and candy from a large Gatorade bin. Several people around them laugh.

Palomar Football Season Stats

Emmanuel Barrera • December 13, 2021

The Palomar Football Comets have wrapped up their first season playing since 2019. As Palomar College football comes to an end after a 44-24 victory versus Santa Barbara during the Chick-fil-A Winter...

Palomar Comets vs. El Camino Warriors

Aimee De Luna • November 10, 2021

Palomar’s Comets Football Team will be playing an away game at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 13 at El Camino College’s Murdock Stadium. The Comets are coming off of a loss against Mt. San Antonio College...

Palomar Football Annual Alumni Recognition Night

Natalie Gutierrez • October 19, 2021

Palomar College has announced the next football game this upcoming Saturday, Oct. 23 at 6 p.m. Palomar Comets will be competing against Chaffey College in the annual Alumni night. Alumni...

Comets football take a loss to Riverside 21-47 in homecoming game

Sheila Izvernari • October 19, 2021

Palomar College vs Riverside City College. SAN MARCOS --- Riverside Coach Tom Craft went against his former team, the Palomar Comets in the 2021 homecoming football game. Comets kicked off their...

Football on a football field. (Jordan Spurgeon/The Telescope)

Comets Football Player Staying Positive, Healthy During Pandemic

Adam Correa • September 18, 2020

How Zach Monahan has been dealing with COVID-19 and its impact on his football training. At 6-foot-1 and 200 pounds, Zach Monahan, 21, currently plays for the Comets at Palomar College....

A Palomar football player on the right tries to dodge an opposing player who is running toward him. Another Palomar player tries to tackle that opponent from behind as other players tackles each other behind him. A small crowd sits on bleachers in the background.

Palomar looks to take down Cerritos in final home game

Krista Moore • October 31, 2018

  Written by Samantha Cox Palomar College football will play against Cerritos College this coming Saturday, Nov. 3, for the teams last home game of the season. With Palomar becoming more successful...

A Palomar football player runs and carries a football in his right arm while a team player tackles two opposing players.

Gallery: Football vs. Orange Coast: Oct. 14

Telescope Staff • December 7, 2017

Palomar men's football was on the road on Oct. 14 at Orange Coast College.  Orange Coast defeated Palomar 28-20. Photos by Anabel Malacara/The Telescope " order_by="sortorder" order_direction="ASC"...

Quarterback Matt Romero looking for an opening to pass the ball during the beginning of Palomar's first homegame at Escondido High School on Sept. 16, 2017. This play put the Comets in position to score the first field goal of the game, final score Palomar 6 and Cerritos 37. (Julie Lykins/The Telescope)

Quarterback leads the football team’s offense

Susanna Behnan • November 13, 2017

“I’m used to it…I’ve been doing it my whole life,” Palomar quarterback Matt Romero said on playing a position under so much pressure. Currently leading the Southern Conference in both...

A Palomar football player, wearing an entire red uniform, runs and carries a football in his left arm. An opposing player and two team players run behind him.

Comet’s football’s rocky season

Kyle Ingram • December 12, 2016

This season for the Palomar college football team there season is over as they had a losing record 4-6 and went 2-3 in conference play.  Overall there season wasn't as good.  Palomar has...

A group of Palomar football playrs run on a field, wearing black uniforms and gray helmets. A blonde cheerleader waves her pompoms at the right, who is being held up at her feet by three cheerleaders.

Beaver Pride at OSU

Kellcy Kocinski • October 30, 2016

Only eight games into the season, and a Palomar offensive tackle is verbally committed to a full-ride scholarship to a Pac-12 university. Comet's offensive tackle Justin Sattelmaier, 19, will be...

Palomar coach Joe Early (left) and Riverside City College coach Tom Craft (right) stand next to each other and talk on a football field.

Coach Early enters 2016 season with confidence

Hayley Stevenson • September 19, 2016

Joe Early, named the Comets' 10th head football coach in 2001, strives to make his team successful. Early holds a long history at Palomar College, having been a player himself in the past and becoming...

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