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Boehm hits home with politically themed exhibit

Gallery Director Sasha Reibstein pints out the detail in a portrait by artist Neil Shigley for the Boehm Gallery's exhibition "We The People" at Palomar College. (Michael Schulte/The Telescope)

Boehm hits home with politically themed exhibit

Published October 17, 2016 by Kirk Mattu

In the midst of a heated political season, Boehm Gallery Director Sasha Jonestein looks to tackle politics and the people who are affected by them…

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Water polo star makes a splash in the pool

A male Palomar water polo player throws a ball with his right hand.

Water polo star makes a splash in the pool

Published October 2, 2016 by Kirk Mattu

Grant Curry is the leading scorer in Palomar’s water polo team as he makes resounding waves at Wallace Memorial Pool with each goal. The team…

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Gala raises funds for Promise Programs

Guests mill about at the 25th annual gala at the Rancho Bernardo Inn on Sept. 10, 2016. (Christopher Jones/The Telescope)

Gala raises funds for Promise Programs

Published September 19, 2016 by Kirk Mattu

The night was filled with ball gowns and splendor as philanthropists from around the community gathered for the evening in support of student success. The…

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City sues Palomar

Entrance to Palomar College's satellitle campus building in Rancho Bernardo, the South Education Center.

City sues Palomar

Published September 19, 2016 by Kirk Mattu

On the corner of Rancho Bernardo Road and Matinal Road sits the site of Palomar Colleges upcoming South Center and the residents of Westwood who…

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Park-ageddon

Parking is a challenge for students new and old. To get a spot many have to arrive at least an hour before their class start Aug. 22, 2016. (Christopher Jones/The Telescope)

Park-ageddon

Published September 7, 2016 by Kirk Mattu

Students entering their spring semester at Palomar were welcomed with a slew of construction and rerouted driving lanes on the campus student parking lots. The…

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Palomar Escondido students, employees feel connected with main campus despite distance

Palomar College Escondido Campus. Stephen Davis/The Telescope

Palomar Escondido students, employees feel connected with main campus despite distance

Published May 11, 2015 by Kirk Mattu

Although Palomar’s Escondido campus is nine miles away from the main campus, staff and students there said the smaller campus remains deeply connected to Palomar…

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Sisterhood is key for new volleyball team

Palomar’s Haley Farnum (l) and Ashli Pardi both dig for the ball at the same time against MiraCosta College on March 20, 2015 at Grossmont College. The Comets lost to the Spartans 4-1 and to the Griffins 5-0. (Philip Farry/The Telescope.)

Sisterhood is key for new volleyball team

Published May 11, 2015 by Kirk Mattu

The year 2015 marked the debut of Palomar College’s first sand volleyball team and the college’s 22nd sport. Palomar College athletics have ushered in a…

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Myers Field: a retrospective

An old Palomar College scoreboard at the baseball field. The text on top of the board reads "MEYER'S FIELD PALOMAR COLLEGE COMETS "TRADITION AND PRIDE."

Myers Field: a retrospective

Published April 13, 2015 by Kirk Mattu

The Spring 2015 season marks the final year Palomar Baseball will play on the 60-year-old baseball facility, Myers Field. Throughout the years, the field has…

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Gender-neutral bathrooms,cause for change on campus

Katie Kennedy uses the gender neutral restroom located in the Administrative Services building on campus. Belen Ladd/The Telescope

Gender-neutral bathrooms,cause for change on campus

Published March 30, 2015 by Kirk Mattu

The Associated Student Government unanimously voted on a stance in support of gender-neutral bathrooms across Palomar College campuses and centers and for those in future…

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Student president travels to D.C., brings new insights back as souvenir

The Jefferson Memorial sits across from a bay with cherry blossoms in the upper foreground.

Student president travels to D.C., brings new insights back as souvenir

Published March 30, 2015 by Kirk Mattu

A Palomar student leader spent his Spring Break learning about politics and issues that will better address the needs of Palomar College students. Mario…

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