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the telescope Monday, Jan. 23, 2012

Vol. 65, No. 10

Admin corruption allegations ‘unwarranted’

Palomar College, San Marcos, Calif.

NEW STATE BUDGET TO CUT CAL GRANT AID FUNDING CARLA RIVERA Los Angeles Times

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made community-college students unable to get the classes they need to transfer. “We think the most likely explanation is a pipeline issue.” Budget cuts led the state’s 112 community colleges to slash thousands of classes over the past two years, leaving students fighting to get the courses needed for graduation. One 18-year-old honors student at Foothill College in Los Altos Hills, Calif., was among those whose plans ran aground. Dor Carpel wanted to finish his community college work this winter so he could take a break to work and travel before transferring to UC Berkeley or UCLA. Instead, after finding himself seventh on the waiting list for a required computer-programming course last fall, the Cupertino resident will be spending

A state budget recently proposed by Gov. Jerry Brown could threaten the financial aid of many students number of currently receiving Cal students getting Grants. Cal Grants could beCal Grant aid in come much harder to 2004 obtain for new students under restrictions proposed by Gov. Brown as part of his 2012-13 budget. One of the most going to the contentious parts would students in 2004 increase the minimum grade point average needed to qualify for the two types of awards, which are merit- and number of income-based and are a students getting key part of the financial aid package for many Cal Grant aid in low- and middle-income 2011-12 fiscal year students. “The pie is only so big,” said Laura Gropen, Palomar’s spokeswoman. “You take a little bit going to Cal Grant from one end, you give a students in the little bit to the other.The revenue has not been current fiscal year there in the state to continue funding at the same level that it had been at.” Community college amount saved with officials said they had increasing GPA not yet determined the requirement impact, although many two-year students obtain the lower-level grant awards that are most likely to be affected. “We are serving more proposed GPA students as a whole than jump for Cal we receive funds for,” Gropen said. “That is, Grant ‘A’ students Palomar especially, but California as a whole.” Cal Grant “A” currently covers tuition up to $5,472 at Cal proposed GPA State universities, up to $12,192 at the Univerjump for Cal sity of California and Grant ‘B’ students up to $9,708 toward tuition and fees at private colleges. Cal Grant “B,” for students with lower incomes, provides $1,551 for books, living number of expenses and tuition prospective UC, assistance, typically for CSU and students attending community colleges. community Brown is proposing to college students increase the minimum GPA requirement for affected by the Cal Grant “A” recipients GPA changes from 3.0 to 3.25 and for Cal Grant “B” from 2.0 to 2.75. The requirements for community college transfers to qualify for the grants would jump from 2.4 to 2.75. Brown is also proposing to lower the award amount for students attending private, nonprofit schools to the CSU level, which critics say could dramatically reduce opportunities for low-income students who are accepted to private schools such as USC. If more of these students opted instead for public schools, state expenses could increase because California would pay more to subsidize them.

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Andrew Bissell, former ASG president (FILE)

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Serious allegations of administrative misconduct by the Office of Student Affairs were dismissed by the Palomar College Governing Board in their report released on Jan. 12. After the controversial 2009 resignation of former ASG President Andrew Bissell, an attorney was commissioned by the district at a cost of $70,000 to investigate allegations of wrongdoing made by Bissell and other former ASG members against the administration at the time. The report itself, a 70 page compilation of background information and eyewitness testimony, found there to be insufficient evidence to condemn the O.S.A. for any of the allegations made. According to the report, witnesses alleged that the O.S.A. Director at the time, Sherry Titus, actively worked to undermine

the ASG, engaged in frequent dishonesty and attempted sabotage of unfavorable members. Governing board Trustee Mark Evilsizer, said the allegations weren’t based on fact. “All of the allegations were pretty much unsubstantiated and driven by innuendo, hearsay and preconceived notions,” Evilsizer said. As to the allegations of sabotage, the report claimed that there were sufficient facts to conclude that some of the students “may get frustrated when their needs cannot be immediately met” and that some of the students “hope to bypass some of the rules.” When asked if he thought any pro-administration bias could have filtered into

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MORE NON-CALIFORNIANS APPLY TO UC, BUCKING TREND MATT KRUPNICK CONTRA COSTA TIMES

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Ryan Eshoff, a student at UCLA, attends English professor Blake Allmendinger’s California literature class in Los Angeles, California, on October 3, 2011. (MCT)

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Bucking a recent trend and thwarting efforts to increase transfers, fewer community-college students than last year have applied to the University of California system for the Fall 2012 term. Nearly 1,800 fewer students applied for transfers to the 10-campus university than a year ago despite a record 160,939 undergraduate applications overall, according to figures released Thursday. In contrast, transfer applications to the 23-campus California State University system increased 6 percent. UC freshman applications spiked, rising 19 percent over a year earlier. Higher-education leaders were at a loss to explain the change in transfers. “We’re still exploring that,” said Kate Jeffery, the interim UC admissions director. She theorized that budget cuts

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2 [News] THIS WEEK IN IN STUDENT GOVERNMENT BY JOEL RAMOS

Monday, Jan. 23, 2012 PALOMAR STAFFING CHANGES

PALOMAR NEWS IN BRIEF

Mark Vernoy (Deb Hellman/The Telescope)

A Westbound Sprinter train pulls into the Palomar station on the morning of Oct. 4, 2011. (Brian Korec/The Telescope)

VP’S JOB NOW PERMANENT

JAN. 18

ENGLISH DEP’T BOOKS STUDENT UNION English Department Chair Pamela McDonough requested to use the Student Union for the department’s annual Professional Development Day to be held from noon. to 3 p.m. on Feb 5. At the event, both full-time and part-time English Department faculty will have the opportunity to get to know one another and discuss their classes. “It’s a good way for everyone from the department to get together, especially for the part-time faculty who don’t have office hours,” McDonough said at the meeting during her presentation. Associated Student Government board members voted and decided to approve the use of the Student Union for the event during the first ASG meeting of the year. The Student Union will not be closed off to students during the Friday event. “It is our job as the ASG to make sure that the student body is represented and accommodated, as well as trying to work with the faculty and administration,” Sen. Greg Torres said during discussion. Sen. Torres was one of the four who voted against the full access use of the Student Union for the event.

STUDENT SENATORS NEED FEWER UNITS The Associated Student Government voted unanimously to change the unit requirements for senators to remain in the ASG. The amendment states that the board would need a two-thirds majority vote in order to approve the appeal of any senator who wishes to remain in the ASG despite being enrolled in fewer than the currently required seven units. The change will only be applicable if it does not conflict with the California Education Code. Adviser Sherry Titus was wary of the change and said it could lead to an uneven application of the student government code.

KEEP AN EYE ON YOUR STUDENT GOVERNMENT. ASG MEMBERS SPEND YOUR MONEY AND REPRESENT YOU ON CAMPUS. IT’S YOUR JOB TO KEEP THEM HONEST AND TELL THEM YOUR NEEDS.

PRESIDENT Evelyn Lucero elucero@palomar.edu 760-744-1150 x3766 SENATOR Rocky Brady rocky.e.brady@gmail.com 760-744-1150 x2605 Visit the student government executives in their offices on the ground floor of the student union. Attend their weekly board meetings every Wednesday at 1 p.m. in SU-204.

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The national search ended for a new Vice President of student affairs ended back where it started with interim VP Dr. Mark Vernoy named as the permanent replacement. At the Dec. 13, 2011 Governing Board meeting, Vernoy was appointed as the Assistant Superintendent and Vice President of Student Services. Vernoy had been in the interim position since July 2009 and was chosen from three national finalists for the position. “We are incredibly lucky to have someone with Mark’s depth of knowledge and experience overseeing Student Services at Palomar College,” said Palomar President Robert Deegan in a press release announcing the appointment. “He has already contributed greatly to our students and we look forward to his continued leadership.” Despite removing the interim tag from his title,Vernoy will continue to supervise Athletics, Counseling Services, Enrollment Services, Health Services, Campus Police and Student Affairs. “Becoming the permanent Vice President really doesn’t change my role at all, I am still an ear to support Student Services,”Vernoy said. Prior to being the interim vice president, Vernoy was the dean of Social and Behavioral Sciences for seven years and the interim dean of Human Arts and Sciences for two years. His tenure at Palomar also includes three years as President of the Faculty Senate, and seven years as department chair of the Behavioral Science Department. Vernoy said it is rare for a candidate to come from a teaching background having taught psychology, but he feels it give him an edge by understanding how things work in a classroom. “It helps a lot,”Vernoy said. “It helps us work better in Student Services, makes it easier for us to work with instructors and it gives me insight into how instructors might approach a problem, and that helps us work with them.” Some of Vernoy’s accomplishments are being awarded the Palomar College Research Award in 1996, the National Institute of Staff and Organizational Development Excellence Award in 1997 and the Association of Community College Trustees Faculty Member Award for the Pacific Region in 1998. He was also elected an American Pyschological Association fellow. Contact Matt Slagle, editor in chief, at mslagle@the-telescope.com

JAN. 9 - FEB. 25

FIRE BREAKS OUT AT PALOMAR SPRINTER STATION

STUDENT PHOTOS SHOWCASED IN LOCAL GALLERY

An apparent brake problem sparked a fire at the Palomar sprinter station last week. San Marcos firefighters responded to reports of the fire about 5 p.m. Jan. 18 but didn’t find any smoke or flames, a fire official said. One Sprinter passenger complaining of respiratory problems was transported to Tri-City Medical Center by ambulance, Capt. Jim Colston said. An overheated brake caused the small conflagration, said Alex Wiggins, spokesman for the Sprinter’s parent company, North County Transit District. Wiggins said the incident was a “routine mechanical challenge.” Palomar student Teri McKinly said she called 911 after seeing flames and smoke coming out the tail end of a Sprinter shuttle. Riders remained on the train until emergency responders arrived and told them to get off, she said. The westbound train “made a horrible sound” when it pulled into the station, McKinly said. Firefighters deftly managed the scene and evacuated passengers, she said. “They were right on top of it,” McKinly added. The incident caused 15-minute service delays along the Sprinter line on Tuesday -- the first day of spring classes at Palomar -- but didn’t shut down operations, according to NCTD.

Palomar photography students display their work ranging from landscapes and portraits to pigment prints and palladium prints at the Hearth Rotating Gallery in San Marcos. The exhibition opened Jan. 9 and runs through Feb. 25 at the San Marcos Community Civic Center. A reception for the artists will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Jan. 27. “It starts off as ‘Enlightened Lens’ in Escondido at the municipal Gallery and then at the begging of the year we take the entire show and move it to the Hearth Gallery in San Marcos,” Donna Cosentino, Palomar photography professor said. “It quite interesting to see the work laid out two different ways.” Some of the images were created during the 2011 summer session in the Alternative Process class offered at Palomar. Those pieces include images done in platinum palladium printing, a process in which the artist brushes a liquid version of the metal onto the paper and exposes it under the light. According to Cosentino, Palomar students with images in the show range from a beginning level to advanced. “There’s a good variety of subject matter; landscape to street photography,” Cosentino said. The landscape shots include some from the trip Palomar’s Landscape Photography Class took to Joshua Tree last fall, such as Tony Lattimore’s “Joshua’s Blush #3.” “Milad Moghadus has two images from Iran that are quite beautiful por

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JOEL RAMOS JAN. 14

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FOUNDATION NETS $150K AT AUCTION

STUDENT SENATOR WINS LOCAL RACE

A Palomar group met its $150,000 fundraising goal at its annual winter auction. The Palomar College Foundation will put its earnings from the December black-tie gala toward student scholarships and college grants, college officials announced. The Nov. 19 event, named Palomar Goes Platinum, invited high-profile community leaders to bid on items like private plane rides and luxury vacations in a silent auction. One philanthropic donor told The Telescope in November that she would match the first $25,000 raised. The gala was a part of the Palomar College Foundation’s larger mission to raise money to benefit the school and its attendees. The group raises $2 million yearly to fund student achievement, Director Rich Talmo said.

Marine Corps Veteran and Student Government Sen. Armando Telles is now the new President of theVeteran’s Club of San Diego County. The club, which started in Aug. 2011, wishes to raise political awareness among veterans and “help them feel part of the community again,” according to Telles. The final election was held Jan. 14 at the San Diego Democratic Party’s Headquarters. Telles said that when he first came home there was a period of adjustment and he knows the importance of being welcomed home. Telles had been running against Karen Marie Otter, a U.S. Army veteran-turned-businesswoman and political reformer who ran for Congress in 2006. Telles previously served as the club’s interim president.

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THE FEMALE PERSPECTIVE BY COLLEEN PETERS & KAITY BERGQUIST

SOPA IS A DANGER TO OUR FREEDOM OF SPEECH In this modern digital age, information is exchanged at speeds that would have amazed even the most forward thinking inventors of old. The entire Library of Congress, a collection of some of the greatest and worst innovations and musings of all time, could be stored on 10 terabytes of storage, or about $800 worth. The Internet has risen to fill a communication gap. It came about to allow a way for people to share in real time; to share ideas and media alike. But when people don’t want to share their contributions to the information collective for free, can they take measures to stifle those who do? Spurred by the urgings of the Motion Picture Association of America and an endless variety of record companies, Congress introduced measures to fight online copyright infringement, such as downloading movies or music for free. The bills are called the Stop Online Piracy and Protect IP Acts, SOPA and PIPA respectively. While these bills may have been written with good intentions, their implications are atrocious. In these bills exist provisions to both block funding and access to sites that are accused of inadequately monitoring, or intentionally hosting, media that violates copyright laws. When the Internet is one of the last truly free domains, we cannot afford to let slide a law that can kill sites without due process-- no trial. The paradigm established by this these laws mean that well-established, wealthy web companies will have a far greater power to defend themselves than a younger start-up site. While it may be argued that these are contrary to true American values, they go further than that. They encroach upon the very possibility for expression on the web, a platform that has proved itself as close to equal as we have ever seen for all to get their message out. Surely there are other means by which piracy can be curtailed without endangering free speech.

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the telescope Monday, Jan. 23, 2012 Vol. 65, No. 10 Palomar College, San Marcos, CA

School takes longer than expected, so get used to it

A sign by the football field warns people to stay out during renovations. The field is roped off. (Kristen Campbell/The Telescope)

COLLEGE PLANNERS SLIGHT ATHLETICS Matthew slagle the telescope

Evidence of the 2022 Master Plan is everywhere; there are three new buildings on campus with another two being built. However, eight years into the plan, there is one clear loser. It’s only fitting the athletic department would be the group that will suffer the most over the next 10 years. The severely antiquated facilities cast an embarrassing shadow over a proud and historically dominant sports department that services 21 varsity sports. The 40-year-old athletic facilities were deemed to be inadequate, and thus included in the 2022 Master Plan that is financed by Prop M, a $694-million measure approved by voters in 2006. However, the planning committee missed the importance these potential david leonard

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board has “good intentions” regarding the department, and has no issues with how they have been treated. While new facilities are far off in the future, they have recently received money from the Foundation and the college district to upgrade the football practice field, resurface the tennis courts and build new outfield fences on the softball field. Even though these improvements will only directly help 470 student-athletes, the kinesiology department would be another beneficiary of the new facilities. Waiting longer and delaying the area in most need of an upgrade due to the decades-old building and fields is unacceptable, even if the department won’t admit as much.

Contact Matthew Slagle, editor in chief, at mslagle@the-telescope.com The Telescope welcomes all letters to the editor. Letters must be typewritten, under 300 words and include the author’s first and last names, major and phone number. Phone numbers will not be published. Letters can be e-mailed to telescope@palomar.edu or delivered to the newsroom in Room MD-228. The Telescope reserves the right to edit letters for space and grammatical errors and not to print lewd or libelous letters. Letters must be receieved one week prior to the newspaper’s publication to be considered for inclusion.

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It’s time to start the Spring 2012 Semester. Oh, we’re a week late? We’ve been trying to pretend that school hasn’t actually started yet. And we’ve been trying to read the Hunger Games series once more before we feel the pressures of the semester. While we were ignoring the fact that we are back, we realized that school takes a long time. We’re not talking about the 12 years that are required for primary schooling. Preschool to high school graduation is a long time to be in school. And when we’re finally done with that, we get to complete at least four more years of school. If you’ve lasted this long, congratulations. But unfortunately, finishing college in four years just isn’t realistic anymore. Especially if you plan to attend a community college before heading off to a four-year school. Here at Palomar, it’s hard to get everything done in two years. Completely opposite to the philosophy of fast food restaurants, Palomar seems to encourage a full seven-course, fancy dinner. Don’t know what you want to do with your life? Try a little bit of this and a little bit of that. No rush, no guidance, no questions asked. Coming back to school after taking a long time off? No problem. We have lots of options and plenty of extra time. But this philosophy creates a large-scale problem. Because of this apparent mindset, we have more students at Palomar than it seems the school can handle. Palomar has three times as many students as Cal State San Marcos. Not all of these students actually intend to transfer either. There seems to be a constant battle between the students who want to get out of Palomar and the students who are content to stay here for a while. The students who want to get out of Palomar need to take specific classes, but we have students taking up seats who have no actual need for these classes. It becomes a modern-day revival of the age-old battle between wants and needs. Unfortunately, the school cannot police enrollment based on who simply wants to take the class and who is determined to transfer. Not only do these students not need the classes to transfer, but these students aren’t even bothering to complete their associate degrees. According to a San Diego UnionTribune article written by former Palomar College President George Boggs, 89 percent of community college students are not earning associate’s degrees after attending community college for six years. It is actually dangerous to stay in college too long. According to a report by Complete College America, students who spend more time in college are more likely to drop out and give up completely. If you’ve spent say eight years, dropping out means that all those years were a waste of time. If you have committed yourself to getting a higher education, you should commit yourself to finishing – no matter how long it takes.

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Monday, Jan. 23, 2012

Student DJ brings house music to KKSM Catch “Radio Heaven with DJ Prado” Tuesday nights on AM 1320 Cyndi Lundeberg & Kelli Miller The Telescope

Palomar has finally caught on to the dance music revolution. Electronic Dance Music, otherwise known as House Music, has quickly become the tune of choice by American students. EDC is an electronic type of sound that is accented with heavy beats and electronic sounds. Its growing popularity may be due to its easy ability to take any current or classic song and turn it into a electronic masterpiece. Although EDC first popped up in the 1980s in houses or garages, hence the name, it has become increasingly more mainstream. The year “2011 was dance music revolution and it was screaming ‘I am tired of being the underdog, set me free,’” Palomar student DJ, Prado said. The on-campus radio station KKSM realized the trend and jumped train by introducing the show “Radio Heaven with DJ Prado” featuring Palomar’s own DJ Rafael Prado. While, working toward a degree in Radio Television, DJ Prado is able to broadcast his passion in a classroom setting. “In my eyes this isn't your average, everyday class. KKSM is a real radio station with real hard-working students and staff,” Prado said.

Despite the popularity, Prado said he said he still believed bringing this type of music genre to Palomar was a bold move, but is honored to play a part in the revolution of EDM. “I was kind of scared to bring pure Electronic Dance Music to the table because of the length [of the songs], but little did I know this genre was quickly growing” Prado said. “Most DJs were jamming out to classic rock or indie, which is too conservative for my taste.” “I think it’s very positive that we’re offering the Palomar College community with different genres of music that appeal to our student population,” KKSM’s General Manager Zeb Navarro said. “Since offering more of a variety, students are more inclined to listen to our radio.” Palomar student Marilee Reid was shocked to find out Palomar offers a strictly EDM radio show. “I've listened to KKSM, but I didn't know there was a house music show,” Reid said. “I love house music, and now I definitely plan on listening in the future.” Prado hopes his show will shed light on some of the other hidden artists. “In the underground world there are hundreds of DJs making an impact. The list is never ending. There are so many DJs around the world who I respect and admire,”

Palomar student Rafeal Prado hosts a weekly electronic dance music show “Radio Heaven with DJ Prado” live at Palomar’s KKSM station studio. (Dan Chambers/The Telescope) Prado said. “Radio Heaven with DJ Prado” was inspired by “loss, pain, passion and love” and showcases Electronic Dance Music, but also provides listeners with more than just one type of house music. “Not many know that EDM consist of House, Electro, Dubstep,Trance, Progressive” and many other types as well, Prado said. “It’s like a present under your Christmas tree, when you unwrap [a gift] you get not one but a handful of genres mixed in one.” “I wish they had this show when I went here,” Palomar Alumni Mike Robertson said. “I love House Music, and it probably would have pumped me up to go to class more.”

WHO’S YOUR STUDY BUDDY

Just show your Palomar College ID at the San Marcos Chipotle on January 28th or January 29th and we’ll hook you up with BUY-ONE/GET-ONE BURRITOS, BOWLS, TACOS OR SALADS. Offer expires 1/29/12, One offer per person/per ID. No Facsimilies.

The show “Radio Heaven” provides young people with a new, fresh style of music that can take them away from the stress of school and life, and provide an escape to a techno paradise, Prado said. “If I can get you to leave it all behind and forget your worries for a couple hours one day a week, then I have done my job by liberating your soul,” he added. Listeners can listen to “Radio Heaven with DJ Prado”Tuesdays from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on KKSM Radio AM 1320. Contact Cyndi Lundeberg, staff writer, at clundeberg@the-telescope.com or Kelli Miller, Life editor at kmiller@the-telescope.com

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WHAT’S HAPPENING Tuesday, Jan. 24

- Alabama Shakers @ Belly Up, Solana Beach - The Darrows @ Soda Bar, North Park

Wednesday, Jan. 25 - Olin and the Moon @ Casbah, Little Italy - The Wood Brothers @ Belly Up, Solana Beach - Dead Air Broadcast @ Soda Bar, North Park

Thursday, Jan. 26 - Tornado Ryders and Schmaltz @ Brick by Brick, Linda Vista - Nico Vega @ Casbah, Little Italy - Zodiac Death Valley @ Soda Bar, North Park - Lucinda Williams @ Belly Up, Solana Beach

Friday, Jan. 27 - Allstar Weekend @ HoB, Downtown - Classic Cream @ Brick by Brick, Linda Vista - Ozomatli @ Belly Up, Solana Beach - Kokane @ 4th & B, Downtown - Off the Wagon @ Gallagher’s Pub and Grill

Saturday, Jan. 28 - The Burnsville Band @ HoB, Downtown - Hellbent @ Brick by Brick, Linda Vista - The Muffs @ Casbah, Little Italy - New Mexico @ Soda Bar, North Park - Stone and the Giant @ Molly Malone’s, Ramona

Sunday, Jan. 29 - The Adicts @ HoB, Downtown - Chasing Kings @ Soda Bar, North Park

LIFE, LOVE & LIP GLOSS BY KELLI MILLER

KICK SPRING OFF WITH A FABULOUS TAN Now that winter is winding down and spring is kicking in, it’s time to talk tans. Since 2011 is done and over with, I want to start 2012 off with a bang. Well not really a bang, more like a banging tan. Now, I love the bronzed and beautiful look as much as the next gal, but as a recovering tanorexic, I’m not willing to jeopardize my healthy complexion for dry, damaged ugly skin. So what’s a girl to do? Fake it, and nobody knows faking it better than the beauty pros at Marieclarie.co.uk. I might be in remission from UV overload, but it hasn’t stopped me from giving up on a sun kissed glow, thus forcing me into trying tons of tanning lotions and potions. So I’ve deemed myself somewhat of a tanning pro. Whether you choose to get a professional airbrush tan or attempt an at home DIY job, the foundation of fake tanning is the same.

BEFORE:

According to Marie Claire’s “Fake Tan Tips,” the only way to ensure an even, streak-free tan is by exfoliating. If you apply tanning cream to a patchy, dry skin your tan might end up looking more like a leopard and less like a goddess. “We can’t stress enough just how important it is to gently scrub skin before you tan, to lift all those dead skin cells and reveal revitalized, ready-to-tan skin beneath.” Amen.

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I’ve never tried this tip, but MC suggests dabbing a tiny amount of Vaseline to your hair line and eyebrows. “Tanning the face should be treated with caution and dabbing the jelly means that any slip of the hand when applying will prevent dodgy tide marks appearing in these areas.” A tanning tip I swear by that MC seems to agree with, is wearing latex gloves or a tanning mitt when applying the

lotion. Nothing screams “fake n’ baker” like nasty, orange patches between your fingers. So to nix that little flaw I wear disposable gloves, toss them when I’m done and make sure to still wash my hands after the process to blend the product a little so there isn’t a straight line at my wrists.

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Fake tans don’t last nearly as long as the real thing, so MC and Palomar’s own beauty guru (yours truly) suggest lathering on a hydrating lotion about 30 minutes afterwards, once your tanning lotion has soaked into the skin. Moisturized skin is less likely to peel or shed than dry skin, thus prolonging the life of your tan. “Be sure to pay particular attention to wrists, elbows, ankles, knees and feet; any areas that can get dry and need extra moisture.” Have bronzing tips to share? Email me at kmiller@the-telescope.com

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BY KAITY BERGQUIST AND COLLEEN PETERS

1. Who wrote the popular Hunger Games series? a. Suzanne Collins b. Stephen King c. Stephenie Meyer d. Sara Gruen 2. After the NFL Wild Card playoff games, which player set the new Twitter record for tweets per second? a. T.J. Yates b. Andy Dalton c. Tim Tebow d. Matthew Stafford 3. Which GOP candidate stepped down one day after the Iowa caucus? a. Rick Perry b. Jon Huntsman c. Newt Gingrich d. Michele Bachmann 4. What celebrity couple most recently announced their divorce? a. Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries b. Zooey Deschanel and Ben Gibbard c. Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher d. Katy Perry and Russell Brand 5. Which movie won the 2012 People’s Choice Award for Favorite Movie? a. Bridesmaids b. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Pt. 2 c. Transformers: Dark of the Moon d. The Help (Chris Ware/MCTCampus and www.mediaroom.scholastic.com)

(Answer key: 1. a. 2. c. 3.d. 4. d. 5. b.)

THE BIG FIVE: HOW NEWS SAVVY ARE YOU?

Monday, Jan. 23, 2012

9 OUT OF 10 PALOMAR STUDENTS SAY WE GIVE THEM WHAT THEY NEED* *WE WERE TOO LAZY TO TAKE A REAL POLL, SO THIS CLAIM IS MOSTLY B.S.

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this spring in class. “Several people I know ended up deciding to stay for a third year,” he said. The cuts “didn’t delay me by a year, but they did change my plans.” Several university leaders teamed up with officials from the community colleges and Cal State system in 2009 to recommend ways to smooth the road through community college to a university. Steadily more transfer applications had flowed into UC for several years in a row. “I think folks are scratching their heads,” said Fred Wood, a UC Davis vice chancellor who was on the 2009 panel. “It could be that (students) are having to work more and are not able to take as many classes.” A state community-college leader theorized UC’s higher prices-- annual tuition there is $12,192 this year, compared to $5,472 at Cal State-- might be scaring off transfer students. “Some of it may be pure sticker shock,” said Patrick Perry, a vice chancellor for the

statewide system. “I think it’s just market shift.” The jump in freshman applications, meanwhile, reflects the university’s intention when it changed admissions criteria in 2009. The new policy, which took effect with the current batch of applicants, was meant to attract some students who previously would not have qualified for UC. The UC figures also reflected a systemwide push for more students from other states and countries. More than 19,000 students from other states-- up from 12,759 last year-- and nearly 14,000 international students-- up from 8,336-- applied for the fall term. Out-of-state and international students pay about $23,000 more annually for tuition than California residents. Notifications will reach freshman applicants in March, while transfer applicants will find out in April whether they were accepted.

audit Continued from Page 1 the report’s findings, Evilsizer responded, “We all have our own biases, I do believe the person who conducted the interviews (was) as unbiased as possible.” ASG President Evelyn Lucero said she agreed with the report and that if an issue arose with the current ASG, she wouldn’t have any problem with an investigation being conducted in a similar manner. Lucero did not see the report as a concern to the current ASG. “They hired an independent lawyer,” Lucero said. “The report is not related to (this year’s)

ASG so we don’t really have a problem with it.” Palomar College President Robert Deegan said one of the primary reasons the governing board chose to hire an attorney was to maintain the confidentiality of the people involved. Deegan said he was satisfied with the results. “There wasn’t evidence to support that there was real wrongdoing,” Deegan said. “The findings stand as they are.” Contact Shaun Kahmann, staff writer, at skahmann@the-telescope.com

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MANY WEBSITES GO DARK TO PROTEST ANTI-PIRACY BILL Wikipedia, Reddit, BoingBoing and many other sites went dark at 9 p.m. on Jan. 17 to bring public attention to the PROTECT IP Act and the Stop Online Piracy Act which are currently moving toward U.S. Congress. The bills were drafted with the intention

of helping crack down on Internet piracy and blocking sites that may have materials that infringe on copyright laws. If passed, it would give the U.S. Department of Justice the ability to shut down sites indefinitely without a hearing of any sort. The bills would crack down on sites that have digital copies of counterfeit material or anti-digital rights management programs.

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About 26,600 prospective University of California, California State and community college students would be affected by the changes in grade point averages in the 201213 academic year. Because the deadline for financial aid applications is March 2 and the state budget is unlikely to be finalized before summer, many students could be awarded provisional grants, only to have them canceled. Many students could still qualify for federal aid. Many educators argue that cutting off grants to students sets a dangerous paradigm, encouraging students to work more and more hours to support their education, and eventually just dropping out to work full time. The governor argues that in a climate of fiscal constraints, financial aid should go to students most likely to complete their degrees — those with higher grades. Participation in the Cal Grant program and its costs have increased dramatically, from 177,000 students and $688 million in 2004 to an estimated 256,000 students and $1.6 billion in the current fiscal year, according to state figures. Increasing the GPA requirements would save an estimated $131 million. “Policy decisions are always going to be intertwined with the budget, and in this area the administration believes that raising the bar for Cal Grants is a good choice from a fiscal and policy perspective,” said H.D. Palmer, spokesman for the state Department of Finance. The Legislative Analyst’s Office last week said that raising the GPA for Cal Grant “B”

recipients might be warranted, but noted that raising the bar above 3.0 for others could affect large numbers of academically wellqualified students with low incomes. This is not the first time the Cal Grant program has come under the budget knife. Opponents defeated several efforts by former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger to cut the program, said Diana Fuentes-Michel, director of the California Student Aid Commission, which oversees financial aid programs. Cal State officials estimate that nearly 6,000 entering students and $36 million in financial aid could be affected. Most of these students would qualify for the university’s grant program, which is funded by revenues from tuition increases. “It puts an added strain on our institutional program, where we already have more eligible students than we can fund,” said Dean Kulju, director of financial aid for Cal State. UC officials estimate that the changes would affect 250 students next year, representing about $20 million. UC staff requires that all students who receive financial aid contribute up $9,400 through a combination of work and loans. Officials said that university funds would be used to “backfill” the drop in Cal Grants but that the work/loan amount would increase. Jackson, at UC Berkeley, said the proposed changes are a hot topic on students’ Facebook pages. It is unfortunate, he said, that some worthy students may miss the cut.

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Comet baseball hopes for another winning season kaity bergquist The Telescope

After winning the Pacific Coast Athletic Conference title and going to the Super Regionals last season, Palomar’s baseball team is ready for a replay. Last season, the team had a record of 2813, 19-6 conference. They were eliminated after two games in the Super Regionals. “I think we had a great run last year. We had good depth, worked hard at the right time,” head coach Buck Taylor said. “If we could repeat that year, I’d be happy.” One of Taylor’s goals after last season was to improve the pitching, and he said he believes that they have done that. He said that right-handed sophomore Julian Esquibel would most likely be the Comets’ No. 1 pitcher. Esquibel led the pitching staff last year with 83.1 innings pitched, a record of 7-4 and an ERA of 1.73. “I just go out and do my job, and do the best I can,” Esquibel said. “I want to try to be better than I was last year.” Sophomore catcher Audie Afenir has been working with Esquibel. “He’s looking good,” he said. “Should be a good season.” Taylor also mentioned pitchers Clayton Voechting, Cody Willingham, Austin Guzman

and Nick Carmichael as players that he was excited about. “We can definitely pitch the baseball. I think our strength is going to be on the mound,” he said. Taylor said that they don’t have much offensive power, but that they will be able to make up for it. “Offensively, I think we’re going to have to do the little things very well, like bunt, hit and run and move runners over to be successful,” Taylor said. Healsosaidthatthedefenselooksgood,and that they will be fine behind the plate and in the outfield. “I like our club defensively, although we’re lacking a little depth in the infield, but I like our projected starters in the infield,” Taylor said. The team was ranked number four of all Southern California community college baseball teams for the preseason by the California Community College Baseball Coaches Association.They were also ranked sixth in the state and eighth on the West Coast by the American Baseball Coaches Association. “It’s always nice to be thought of and be put in that situation, but I think it puts a target on our back,” Taylor said. “Every team is out there to beat you.” Taylor said that he was excited about their

Palomar baseball player Daniel Lack heads for home plate while catcher Rich Montenez positions to catch the ball during the preseason drills at Myers Field Jan. 12. (Deb Hellman/The Telescope) upcoming preseason games against some non-conference opponents. “I look forward to every game. You gotta play the best to be the best, and we play a really tough non-conference schedule to prepare us for our conference and the postseason, “ Taylor said. This will be Taylor’s 12th year of coaching at Palomar, seventh year as the head coach. “You have to be able to adapt and adjust throughout the years,” he said. “The game’s always going to be the same, but it’s how you’re able to get your point across to the kids each and every year that changes.” The legacy of Palomar’s baseball program seems to reach beyond the athletes’ playing

time here. Many players come back to Palomar to workout with the team, even after they’ve moved on to four-year schools or professional baseball. “It’s probably one of the best parts of the job, to be honest with you,” Taylor said. “The relationships you have with these kids, and to watch them grow into young men and come back as professional athletes or professionals in the workforce; it’s pretty neat.” Palomar will play the No. 1 ranked Santa Ana in the opening game of the season at 2 p.m. on Feb. 3 at Palomar. Conctact Kaity Bergquist, managing editor, at kbergquist@the-telescope.com

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Palomar softball player Ana Tavarez prepares for drills with her teammates at preseason practice on Jan. 12. (Deb Hellman/The Telescope)

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After last season, Palomar’s softball team lost a core group of sophomore players who were essential in playoffs. Now, very few players from last year’s team are left to lead a large group of freshmen. Head Coach Lacey Craft said that the number of women who left after last season was one of the highest in past years, but the recruiting class for the 2012 team was “close to 17 freshman, so it’s a very young team.” “Young team” always seems to be the key phrase. Craft is used to it. But she said that it’s still a challenge every season. Being the head coach of a community college sports team brings the same thing year after year: a whole new crop of players who are fresh out of high school, and a large group of sophmores leaving. There are only four sophomores on the team this season, including starting pitcher Samantha Avii and shortstop Courtney Krauss. Avii started seven games last season with an ERA of 3.28; Krauss had a batting average of .333 with three home runs and 19 RBIs.

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“(The sophomores) have kind of set a standard for the group of freshman, and really have some good leadership,” Craft said. Last season, the softball team had a record of 24-10 in the regular season and 13-2 in conference play. The team made it to the Southern California Community College playoffs and defeated Long Beach Community College in three games. They then moved on to the Mt. SAC Super Regional, where they were eliminated by Cerritos Community College in the third game. Craft believes that the success of the 2011 team was a big contributor to the amount of freshman coming in. “I think it made a lot of girls want to come out and play at Palomar,” Craft said. Freshman Gaby Garcia agreed with that thought, because it motivated her to join Palomar’s team. “I hope that we win and make it all the way,” Garcia said. “Since they did it last year, I hope that we can meet up to their standard.” But, every new season is a clean slate, and there are always challenges to overcome. Especially for a team with so little experience. “I think we need to work more on the little things first before we worry about conference,” Avii said. Though the goal for Craft and the softball program has always been to win conference, Craft understands that it’s important to let the women get experience and have fun

playing the game. “They’re really eager, so they don’t really know what to expect,” she said. “If we can continue to get better, game by game, practice by practice, we’ll be the team we want to be at the end.” Craft said that the two big areas that will contribute to a winning season are the pitching and the offense. “I think this year is going to be a little bit different because we don’t have as many left-handed players offensively,” she said. “So we’ll find ways to mix in speed when we can, but I think we’re going to have a lot of power up to bat with this group. I hope we can manufacture runs that way, and with a good pitching staff we’ll be able to keep the opponents’ scoring down.” Most of the players have been working together since last summer, participating in the summer class and then the fall class. When asked if the team was looking forward to any particular match-ups, the coach seemed ready for any official games. “Any time we get a chance to go out and face somebody besides our own team, it’s usually a fun opportunity to compete,” she said. “They don’t care really who the opponent is, they’re going to be fired up and ready to go against anybody.” The softball team opens up their season at noon on Feb. 1 with a doubleheader at Victor Valley Community College. Contact Kaity Bergquist, managing editor, at kbergquist@the-telescope.com

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