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A strip of murals alongside an art gallery space. The Studio Door in Northpark San Diego, one of the area's most well known arts districts. (Susanna Behnan/ The Telescope)

Graffiti: destruction of public property or art

Gehrig Rosen May 19, 2018

  Graffiti is a crime against communities and small businesses.   For the working “mom and pop” businesses, graffiti hurts their property value, drives away business in the surrounding...

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 kneels on the ground on his right knee, holding his helmet at the chinguard with his right hand with the helmet on the ground. He sports long, black dreads.

Out-of-state athletes chase dreams at Palomar

Susanna Behnan November 13, 2017

Of the 93 junior colleges, often called JUCOs, with a football team in the nation, 75 of them are located in California. Serving as a gateway for second chances, community colleges provide the opportunity...

Palomar's Comets head up against Chaffey's Panthers on Saturday night's game Sept. 30, 2017. (Raffaele Reade/The Telescope)

Hut hut hike! Meet the offensive line

Susanna Behnan October 22, 2017

The offensive linemen of Palomar's football team typically get little to no attention, but these big guys deserve a little more limelight. The offensive line is coached by Steve White, who has been...

The Palomar College Comets celebrate with high-fives after defeating San Diego City College 86-82 on Feb. 5, 2017 in the Dome. (Tracy Grassel/The Telescope)

Men’s basketball kicks off preseason undefeated

Susanna Behnan October 19, 2017

The Palomar men’s basketball team gave its fans a little preview of what to expect for the regular season. The Comets held a scrimmage at the Palomar Dome against the San Diego City Knights and the...

Sexist comments in sports highlight a deep issue

Sexist comments in sports highlight a deep issue

Susanna Behnan October 19, 2017

Surprising? No. Disappointing? Yes. Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton made an ignorant remark to a female reporter at a news conference on Oct. 4 stating, “I think it’s funny to hear a female...

A Palomar football player in an orange-yellow jersey and black shorts sits on the field with his legs stretched out to his sides like a V shape.

Palomar Football is Back!

Susanna Behnan September 11, 2017

The Comets look to redeem themselves this season after a disappointing 4-6 record last year. The Palomar football team started off the season with a 38-31 victory at Southwestern College on Sept. 2. Last...

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