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Lockdown Extensions and Why It Is For the Best

Ashley Yellich December 20, 2020

Although most of us would like to return to pre-COVID-19 life as quickly as possible, the lockdowns and quarantines are ultimately for the greater good of the world. The lockdowns and quarantines will...

Palomar alumni hits the spotlight

Palomar alumni hits the spotlight

Keanu Marble-Smith May 16, 2018

Palomar College can lead students to all sorts of exciting careers and Savelina Fanene, better known as Nia Jax, is a great example of that. Before studying at Palomar College and joining its basketball...

The back of an ambulance. Feb. 25, 2018. (Andrew Meer/The Telescope)

Should the U.S. have free universal healthcare? Pro

Taylor Mackay February 28, 2018

33 million people in the United States (10.4 percent of the US population) did not have health insurance in 2014, according to the US Census Bureau, and that is unacceptable. According to the United...

Photo Illustration by Savhanna Vargas/The Telescope

Should E-sports be considered real sports? Pro

Gehrig Rosen November 14, 2017

Anything that has a strong competitive format, requires a specific set of skills, great hand-eye coordination, and training, is a sport. It’s overtime. Your mind is in the zone, you see someone...

Illustration by Julie Lykins/The Telescope

Peace does not need weapons

Monica Acevedo October 23, 2017

According to the New York Times, being killed with a gun in Japan is as likely as being killed by a lightning strike in the U.S. Gun control needs to be put in place before the United States experiences...

Many protesters stand in a street, holding various signs in Pershing Square, Los Angeles.

Should President Trump be impeached? (Pro)

Seji Gaerlan May 22, 2017

Donald Trump is not fit to be the president of the United States. In the first 100 days of Trump's presidency, he has failed to keep even the most ridiculous of his promises. His administration alone...

Letter to the Editor

Telescope Staff April 24, 2017

The following letter was in response to an opinion article by Gehrig Rosen taking the "Pro" stance in the story "Great bathroom conundrum" in Issue 10 of The Telescope published March 13. To...

Scale with a woman on one side and a man on another and they are equal to each other. Illustration by Tracy Grassel/The Telescope

Modern day feminism is a fight for gender equality

Morgan Burns April 12, 2017

The belief against modern day feminism stands on a preconceived understanding that the fight for gender equality is over, this understanding is completely misguided. The facts are: women still make...

A female nurses gives a shot with a syringe and needle to someone's upper arm.

Vaccinations save lives

Josh Cortez December 4, 2016

As the old saying goes, "Better to have, and not need, than to need, and not have." I think this statement is true when referring to vaccines. People should get vaccinated to prevent others from being...

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Curtain of Distraction Pro

Shaye Cunningham February 15, 2016

The Curtain of Distraction that the Arizona State University fan group the “942 Crew,” named for the 942 student seats in ASU’s basketball arena, has gained national attention since its inception...

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