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The Student Access and Engagement Center, located at the San Marcos campus in building SU-19. Photo credit: Cynthia Cunningham

Snacks, scantrons, and more – Palomar’s student activity card is worth it.

Cynthia Cunningham February 12, 2024
Is the student activity card really worth it? Absolutely. For only $15 a semester, students can experience a wide selection of benefits with the card.
Drawing of three people who appear to be studying on their laptops and notes, looking stressed and bored.

An Appreciation to the Busy, Working College Students

Chloé Maxedon April 12, 2023
Who needs personal time when you are making money at work and are busy with school?
An A.I. generated digital art piece of college students drawn in white partying on a red background

Dear High School Students, Sincerely, A College Student.

Chloé Maxedon March 17, 2023
The "college party scene" in movies is actually just a classroom full of exhausted students trying not to fail a test.

Student Life & Leadership Live Event Tomorrow

Adam Correa February 9, 2021

      Hello Comets, the Student Life & Leadership (SL&L) Team is hosting a live talk tomorrow, Feb. 10, from noon to 1 p.m. The Student Life & Leadership...

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Frat hazing is a dangerous college tradition

Telescope Staff September 10, 2018

Story by: Ashley Romero The dangerous underground of college fraternities unleashes the fatal consequences of an untamed male hierarchy. Whether you or someone you know has been a part of greek life,...

Members of the Palomar community pose for a group shot alongside Anita Maag (third from right) and Bob Wilson (second from right). (Linus Smith/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...

Speakout: Why are you single?

Video: Speakout: Why Are You Single?

Telescope Staff June 5, 2017

https://vimeo.com/218508024 Staff writers at The Telescope ask students on campus why they are single? Director/ Cameraman: Gustavo Cristobal Interviewer/Editor: Justin Gonazalez

Parking Lot 12 at Palomar College being almost over filled with student drivers on April 27, 2017. (Jaqueline Castellanos Gonzalez/The Telescope)

Video: Struggles of Parking at Palomar College

Telescope Staff June 5, 2017

https://vimeo.com/218506483 Students speak about their difficulty finding parking at Palomar. by Anissa Ocansey, Ashley Magdeleno, David Santillan, Noah Callahan from The Telescope

Speakout Miguel Jimenez. (Gustavo Cristobal/The Telescope)

What sacrifices have you made to afford college?

Bethany Nash April 28, 2017

Miguel Jimenez, 24, Gen Ed "From 19 to 20 I was just working and saving up some money, and in that time frame I have saved up enough money so I don't have to worry about it."   Stephen...

Deaf Palomar student James Singer III poses for a photograph. (Gustavo Cristobal/The Telescope)

Inside the life of a deaf student

Linus Smith April 24, 2017

James Singler III, 21, is a deaf student who is currently enrolled at Palomar college and is hoping to eventually transfer to the deaf school, Gallaudet University, in Washington D.C. Single deafness...

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Spring break, no bank

Telescope Staff March 16, 2017

Written by Justin Gonzalez Spring break is on the prowl, but students bank accounts are holding them back. The break will be March 27 through April 1: full opportunity for enjoyment. It's been memorialized...

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