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The Telescope Editor-in-Chief demonstrates the slackline yoga pose. (Amber Rosario/The Telescope)

The Warrior helps one accept change

Susan Whaley May 11, 2015

Time to celebrate, let loose, have fun, take risks and not be afraid. It’s the end of the semester and for a lot students, this day sometimes seemed like it would always stay on the horizon. But now...

Golden Handshake illustration.(Brian O'Malley/The Telescope)

Retirement bonus postponed again

Susan Whaley May 11, 2015

A decision on whether to grant an early retirement bonus program for employees has been postponed a second time, with the faculty union alleging a conflict of interest. The Governing Board’s decision...

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Nursing bachelor’s degree is coming to Palomar

Susan Whaley February 23, 2015

Even though Palomar was not selected by California to offer its own bachelor’s degree, the nursing department has teamed up with another university to offer a 4-year degree on campus. On Feb. 10,...

A shopper selects vegetables at the Vista Farmer's Market on January 24, 2015. (Claudia Rodriguez/The Telescope)

Not eating healthy is just an excuse people make

Susan Whaley February 2, 2015

Often the most important thing to a college student isn’t getting good grades, finding time to fit in studying and sleep, making new friends or preparing for the future. It’s food. We all like eating,...

Golden Handshake illustration.(Brian O'Malley/The Telescope)

Retirement causing campus conflict

Susan Whaley February 2, 2015

Key officials at Palomar have announced plans to retire at the end of the Spring 2015 semester, which has caused faculty members to draft a plan to ease the transition of the potential vacated seats. Faculty...

Slacklining. (Photo courtesy of Nicholas Velarde)

‘Slacklife’: a culture built on balance and facing fears

Susan Whaley October 6, 2014
A subculture called "slack life" brings people together using a slackline to practice the technique of balance.
Palomar tennis player Remy Littrel swings a tennis racket with both hands at a tennis ball in a tennis court. She wears a white sleeveless jersey with red on the upper shoulders, gray shorts, a black visor, and orange shoes.

Littrell earns honors for women’s team

Susan Whaley May 5, 2014

The women’s tennis team consisted entirely of freshman players except for sophomore Remy Littrell. This season Littrell was named Pacific Coast Athletic Conference Player of the Year. According...

A male Palomar golfer crouches and puts a golf ball on the turf. He holds a golf club in his left hand propped up on the ground.

Comets rack up medals for season

Susan Whaley May 5, 2014

The men’s golf team placed second overall for the season and in the Pacific Coast Athletic Conference championships with a score of 769, right under College of the Desert with 761. The PCAC finals...

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‘Violent Universe’ makes its way to the Planetarium

Susan Whaley May 4, 2014
A violent visualization of extreme colors
A male Palomar golfer crouches and puts a golf ball on the turf. He holds a golf club in his left hand propped up on the ground.

First host match results in medalist

Susan Whaley April 1, 2014

Sophomore Aaron Whitely scored one-under par at the Twin Oaks tournament on March 19. Whitely shot a medal winning 71 which helped the Palomar Men’s Golf team place second with a score of 376...

A football player tackles another player who is holding a football.

Too much football talk during Super Bowl time

Susan Whaley January 26, 2014

Perhaps it is the country, the state or just the city I live in, but no matter what the reason is people need to stop talking non-stop about football and the upcoming Super Bowl XLVIII. Two people across...

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