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Vol. 65, No. 2

Palomar College, San Marcos, Calif.

Budget forces state schools to limit total applications

Palomar meets standards Sydnie taylor The Telescope

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The state budget crisis that led to $650 million in cuts to the California State University system will force schools throughout the state to limit total number of applicants they can accept for the 2011-2012 school year, according a press release from the California State University Board of Trustees. In addition to the 12 percent tuition increase and employee furloughs enacted by the California State Board of Trustees, many California State Universities (CSUs) have put into place enrollment impactions that limit student access to certain fields of study depending on demand. The Student Transfer Achievement Act – or S.T.A.R act – that will be going into effect this fall, promises to streamline the transfer process. One way the S.T.A.R act will make transferring a bit easier is that it will permit students to enroll into CSUs without having to complete local requirements or repeat similar courses. Palomar Articulation Officer Gloria Kerkhoff said that most courses will not be supported by the S.T.A.R act for a while, so it will take time before its effects are felt. “We currently have only two transfer degrees which fall under (the S.T.A.R act), Psychology and Sociology,” Kerkhoff said in an email. “I don’t anticipate any increase in transfer numbers for some time.” Kerkhoff also said that the reasoning behind the S.T.A.R act was to eliminate courses not necessary for a four-year degree, thus allowing students to transfer more efficiently without degrading the quality of their education. In spite of this, many schools have opted not to participate in the S.T.A.R act. Kerkhoff said she believes this may change if the bill is able to achieve higher transfer rates. “The UC system does not like to be told what to do. They are very protective of their degrees and their major prep,” Kerkhoff said. “These degrees required a great deal of compromise on the part of the CSU

Due to a voter-approved, $694 million bond, renovations for the Natural Science, Health Services and Multidisciplinary buildings are complete. The new planetarium is expected to be finished this fall. Construction on the new wing of the Howard Brubeck Theatre and Industrial Technology Center are underway. Phase two of the ITC is currently under review and design work for the Child Development and South Education Centers will be starting this semester, according to Donna Renner, Facilities Coordinator. The Humanities Building is set to begin construction either late September or early October. (Kristin Campbell/The Telescope) system – compromises the UC system was not prepared to make.” Students intending to transfer to San Diego State University (SDSU) and pursue impacted degrees such as business, nursing, and communications may have greater difficulty

than other students getting in, according to Ethan Singer, associate vice president for Academic Affairs at SDSU, the S.T.A.R act may not always help. The problem is that the S.T.A.R act may not be able to do much

to increase the overall number of transfer students as CSUs can only take as many students as there are slots available in impacted fields of

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Palomar’s accreditation has been reaffirmed and the college is now compliant with all standards given by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC). Previously, Palomar’s accreditation status was placed on warning because the college failed to complete all required standards. However, Palomar has implemented the required standard of Integrated Planning, Evaluation, and Resource Allocation Model in 2010-2011. “The model ensures that collegewide planning and its priorities are identified prior to resource allocation each fiscal year,” according to Vice President for Instruction and Accreditation Liaison Officer Berta Cuaron. “The goal of accreditation is to ensure that education provided by institutions of higher education meets acceptable levels of quality,” according to the U.S. Department of Education. Accreditation ultimately affirms that student’s degrees and credits are able to transfer to other schools. The ACCJC decides whether or not schools are accredited and if their priorities are in the right place. Palomar was put on warning status in June of 2009. The college failed to meet one requirement –a better plan for money and resource management. The college worked for two years to get the warning status removed. Palomar would not have passed the test without the hard work of all faculty, staff and administration, Cuaron said. Students should be confident in Palomar’s accreditation according to Cuaron. Palomar now has an excellent model that will “…further support the success of students in the classroom as well as in all the support service areas necessary to assist students in their educational goals,” Cuaron said. Reaffirming accreditation has been a process that Palomar was committed to finishing, according to Caron. “Palomar College continues its strong presence in North County as an educational leader dedicated to meeting the needs of its broad and diverse student community,” Cuaron said. Contact Sydnie Taylor, news editor, at staylor@the-telescope.com

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The line of cars leaving San Marcos Campus via Comet Circle at 4 p.m. on Aug. 22 was backed up as far as the Multi-Disciplinary Building. Traffic congestion was present all day on campus. (Photo by Kristen Campbell/The Telescope)

ASG t0 hold special presidential election Joel RAmos The Telescope

Palomar’s Associated Student Government will hold a special presidential campaign and election during the first four weeks of the fall semester to fill the position of president after a contested election last spring. According to the ASG website, election packets will be made available for all eligible students between Aug. 29 and Sept. 2 in SU-201, the Office of Student Affairs. Last semester the election was invalidated because Candidate Alberto Nunez was disqualified for proported a violation of the ASG bylaws. Candidates are required to disclose all of the expenses accrued for campaigning and provide receipts of all costs. “Nunez failed to turn in his expense forms on time and the election committee could not let it slide without breaking its own bylaws,” former ASG President Channing Shattuck said in an interview with The Telescope in May.

Many of Nunez supporters were disgruntled and flooded the governing board meeting May 9. They urged governing board officials to take action. Palomar President Robert Deegan said at the meeting, “The college has no authority to intervene in the ASG election.” The ASG decided to have a special election in the fall. For now, the acting president is elected Vice President Cody Dean. Dean will oversee all ASG issues until the new president is elected. “During the summer, the ASG does not have official meetings, but we have, of course, been keeping organized and working together to make sure that the special election in the fall is executed properly,” Dean said. For more information regarding the special election check out the ASG website at palomar.edu/asg.

Contact Joel Ramos, news editor, at jramos@the-telescope.com

LGBTQA plans for more visability and student involvement for the fall semester Joel Ramos The Telescope

Palomar’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning and Allies club members said they plan to maintain student involvement at Palomar, something the advisers credit to the impact the club has had on campus in the past semester. wThe LGBTQA is still celebrating its resource center for LGBTQA students last spring and hopes to accomplish much more this fall semester as well. “I am extremely proud (about opening the center). We are one of the very few community colleges nationwide that has a resource center like this available for students,” LGBTQA President John Jones said. The LGBTQA club meeting time has been changed this fall to Tuesdays at 4:30 p.m. -5:30 p.m. in room SU-204. Jones added that he wants to implement a program that would be a peer-to-peer coun-

Transfer Continued from Page 1 Singer also said that students who are not admitted because of unavailability would have guaranteed admission to another university offering that major. Much like the S.T.A.R. act, the long-term effects of impactions for at least a couple of years. Margaret Lutz Chantung, the public information officer at Cal State University San Marcos, said that enrollment in 2010 decreased 13 percent from 2009, a trend that

may not change without more state allocated monies, regardless of the S.T.A.R act. “I could not and would not want to make any predictions on the impact of the STAR act,” Chantung said. “…but from a budgetary perspective we are hopeful the state will reinvest in public education in the future.” Contact Shaun Kahmann, opinion editor, at skahmann@the-telescope.com.

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On the LGBTQA’s agenda:

- Peer-to-peer counseling - Oceanside Pride - National Coming Out Day - World AIDS Day seling resource to help students with personal problems. “A lot of people, especially LGBTQ people, are not accepted by their parents; maybe they’re not out to their friends. It will be confidential for any student that wants to sit down and talk,” Jones said. Jones is serving as president for the second semester in a row. Club Adviser Bill Jahnel said he was very impressed with the organization Jones has had in effectively putting on events at Palomar. “As my role as adviser it’s not to create the events for (the LGBTQA). It’s a student-driven organization. What they choose to do, I will support them wholeheartedly,” Jahnel said.

This LGBTQA has many events planned for the fall semester such as Oceanside Pride on Oct. 8 at Oceanside Beach. Jones also said he wanted to have an open mic in the quad where students can share their coming out stories on National Coming Out Day, Oct. 11. World AIDS Day is a big event that the LGBTQA will hold in December to raise awareness about what HIV is and promote safe sex. Jones said he hopes to have the Vista Community Health Clinic come out for the event and give free HIV screenings for students as they have done during past events. For up to date information regarding Palomar’s LGBTQA, visit its Facebook page at facebook.com/PalomarLGBTQ.

Contact Joel Ramos, news editor, at jramos@the-telescope.com

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OUR VIEWPOINT Thumbs up to construction

Monday, Aug. 29, 2011 Vol. 65, No. 2 Palomar College, San Marcos, CA

Thumbs up to Palomar Administration for updating its 65-year-old campus. Renovations have been ongoing since 2006 to update buildings and facilities on campus. Finally, students are equipped with a safe, energy- efficient learning environment with top-of-the-line technology. We thank you for the NS and MD buildings, which have been completed and for the planetarium, which is set to be finished this fall. The ITC building and theater are under construction and design work for the Child Development and South Education Centers are to begin this fall.

Thumbs up for S.T.A.R. act Thumbs up to the California State Senate for passing the S.T.A.R. act, which will help simplify the transfer process. It may not alleviate the woes of tuition or course impactions, but it will help eliminate the redundancies of lower-level coursework. In addition, students transferring with a degree covered by the act will be given priority consideration when applying to a university.

Thumbs up to professors Entering the second semester of severe class cuts, we give unanimous thumbs up to Palomar professors. Long lines of students hoping to crash classes fill the walkways with apprehension and a little panic. The tension on campus is evident as far away as the parking lot and the pleading faces of the hopeful clamor around professors’ desks after class. Props to those professors who are maintaining their composure during this time of budget crunches and limited seating.

Thumbs down to construction All the new construction is killing the students, by way of obstacles, less parking, amd more distractions. Over the summer when the “B” building was demolished, summer classes were going on. Jackhammers and large earthmovers were the cause of many mid-lecture distractions. One of the bigger issues with the construction is parking. Since the construction started on the theater, Lot 15 was completely closed to student parking. How did they replace the lost parking spots? They didn’t.

Thumbs up for accreditation Thumbs up to Palomar for reaffirming its accreditation. As of June 30, Palomar is no longer on “warning” status. We think the faculty, staff and administration did well working to implement a model that ensures college-wide planning and budget priorities. With the approval from The Accreditation Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC), it is nice that credits earned at Palomar will transfer to universities. Students can now relax and trust Palomar to help make transferring possible.

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NATALIE SOLDOFF After being prepared, a tanning bed in a tanning salon is turned on to be used by a customer. (Robert Gauthier/MCT Campus)

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Are indoor tanning beds beneficial or detrimental to your health?

Moderation is key to a safe tan There are deep risks in tanning Colleen peters

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With tanning, like anything else in life, moderation is key. Every day, people are protecting their skin from the sun with oversized hoodies, hats, and sunscreen. They fear UVA and UVB rays, a media scare tactic for the last 10 years. The truth is these rays are natural resources you can’t survive without. Avoiding them may result in a form of cancer more deadly than skin cancer, according to a 2010 New York Times article. No one is going to suggest using the tanning salon every single day. Over-tanning is dangerous. But everybody needs vitamin D. One of the best natural sources for vitamin D is UV radiation from the sun or a tanning bed. Again, in moderation. “Even if too much sun leads to skin cancer, which is rarely deadly, too little sun may be worse,” according to a 2005 USA Today. Although there are alternatives to getting vitamin D, the sun is a natural, organic source and doesn’t require that you take any additional daily supplements made with chemicals. Tanning beds don’t use chemicals and provide the same health benefits as the sun. The warnings of the dreaded dangers of tanning are a one-size-fits-all diagnosis. The experts are really just addressing the group that over-tans, not those who are careful. While it is true that UVA and UVB rays are carcinogens and they

can lead to cancer, you get both types from the sun and not just from tanning beds. But the government can’t classify vitamin D as a carcinogen, because it is the lack of it that causes cancer. No one would hold up a “Stand up 2 Vitamin D Deficiency” fundraiser or telethon. And you can get vitamin D, as well as a beautiful tan, from tanning beds without fear, provided you don’t use them too often. A lack of vitamin D can lead to colon cancer, as well as breast and prostate cancer, according to a 2010 New York Times article. These are the second, third and fifth most deadly cancers, respectively. Skin cancer is not even listed in the top 10, according to MSNBC. The charity “Cancer Sucks” is appropriately named. No matter what kind of cancer, it still sucks. It still is going to require recovery. But with the experts continuously telling us what is bad about tanning, we deserve to know the other side as well. Both tanning and not tanning can increase the risk of cancer. If we hid from everything in the world that may, possibly, someday, in the future give us cancer, wouldn’t we be hiding from everything? Using a tanning bed is healthy, if you don’t over-use them. Contact Colleen Peters, opinion designer, at ccollins@the-telescope.com

Is it really necessary to have a tanning salon on every corner? No. Indoor tanning is a $5 billion-industry that’s not only offering a quick, sun-kissed glow, but is handing out sun burns and skin cancer. According to skincancer.org, almost 30 million Americans tan indoors every year, and more than one million men, women and teens are putting themselves at risk. That’s a lot of people putting their skin in danger and it’s time to shed some real sunlight on the ugly truth behind the tanning beds. In the U.S., skin cancer is the most common form of cancer. One in five Americans will develop skin cancer in their lives, and over two million people a year are diagnosed with it, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation. Ultraviolet rays are the main contributor to skin cancer and there are two types, UVA and UVB. The sun and tanning salons emit both types of rays. However tanning beds emit rays that are about three times greater than the sun, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. Tanning beds emit UVA rays that penetrate the deeper layers of your skin. The most destructive type of skin cancer, melanoma, occurs in the deeper layers of your epidermis and can spread to other organs in the body. People who tan indoors are 74 percent more likely to get melanoma cancer than those who don’t use

tanning salons, according to The Skin Cancer Foundation. Some beds emit rays that penetrate only the top layers of your skin, which can still result in basal cell or squamous cell skin cancer. And if skin cancer isn’t enough to make you think twice, consider this: premature aging. Tanning salons speed up the aging process by tormenting your delicate skin. Many tanning beds say they are safe and not as harmful as the sun because they can control the amount of UV rays so you are less likely to burn. The truth is that a 20-minute tanning bed trip is equivalent to an entire day in the sun! Also, The Indoor Tanning Association has started making health claims and published an article on their website that extolled the relationship between the body’s need for vitamin D and claimed UV exposure is healthy. They hardly mentioned negative consequences. It is absurd that tanning salons are attempting to give health advice and make medical claims. Doctors are not only discouraging the use of indoor tanning, some actually forbid it. Your body can get a healthy amount of vitamin D from a glass of milk or seafood. Or standing in the sun for 10 minutes. Any of these are safer than tanning. Contact Kelli Miller, InDepth editor, at kmiller@the-telescope.com

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Monday Aug. 29, 2011 LIFE, LOVE & LIP GLOSS BY KELLI MILLER

(Courtesy of ratemyprofessors.com)

Website shows which prof is boss Joel Ramos The Telescope

At the start of any semester many questions go through a college student’s mind. What building is my class in? Is the line to get a parking permit really that long? I have to pay how much for that book?! A good question to ask at the beginning of any semester is: what are my professors for this semester like? What kind of work do they assign? How hard are their tests? Is my professor hot? A website called RateMyProfessor.com has taken it upon itself to go search first-hand testimonials from students to rate professors of all sorts. Professors are rated according to easiness, clarity and helpfulness, as well as hotness. “I chose my American Indian Studies as well as my Health class professors for this semester because they had really good reviews,” said Palomar student Caity Rose, 21. “There was a math professor that I took last fall who had a really bad rating and he was really bad. I went on the website and gave him a bad rating and I also rated my English and science teacher, but I gave them good ratings.” According to RateMyProfessor. com, there are 1,322 active professors at Palomar with an average overall rating of 3.45. The website is quite popular among professors and students alike. “I will periodically look at my ratings and I look at my other col-

leagues’ ratings just out of curiosity,” said political science teacher Peter Bowman. RateMyProfessor.com has over 10 million student-generated ratings and comments on over 1 million professors from more than six thousand schools. John Swapceinski, a software engineer from Menlo Park, Calif., created the site in 1999. The site was originally named TeacherRatings.com and changed to RateMyProfessor.com in 2001. For many students who are new to a school, the website can be a great resource for picking and choosing the right class and the right professor for the semester. Although the website can be very informative and helpful, students should use the ratings and comments with a clear understanding that the ratings are all subject to a student’s personal feelings and are not scientific results. “I’m not a big fan of the website because I think a lot of students tend to look for the easy professors and in a lot of students’ minds good equates to easy. If the professor is demanding or hard that will equate to a ‘bad professor,’ Bowman added. As students look to crash courses, some will be stuck just getting the time slots filled in their schedules. To some students the professor they get is just the luck of the draw. “(RateMyProfessor.com) is alright, but I don’t base my teachers on what others think. (RateMyProfessor.com) said my last

Professor Peter Bowman lectures to a packed Political Science 102 class in the Multidisciplinary Building on Aug. 23. (Wayne Richards/The Telescope) speech teacher was a bad one, but I don’t think so, plus I really don’t care what professor teaches the subject, all that I look at are the times; tough luck if I get a teacher that sucks,” said Palomar student Rodrigo Arreola, 19. Rose said the ability to rate a professor’s attractiveness by adding a chili pepper symbol is not useful. “The chili peppers are something fun that are really not necessary,” Rose added. “I don’t look for a teacher with a chili pepper or just because he’s hot and attractive, I mainly just look at their average overall rating.” Bowman agreed that the website can be useful for students if the website is used for constructive criticism. “I think if a student is going to write a negative review, be con-

Political science prof Peter Bowman has a 3.5 “hot” rating on Rate My Professor structive, don’t be personal, don’t be mean-spirited, and just give an accurate feedback appraisal,” he said. “I don’t like (the chili peppers). It’s another weakness of the website. “It doesn’t matter what a professor’s physical appearance is. It has no bearing on the professor’s ability to teach or to convey material so when students post chili peppers and make flattering comments about the professor, it takes away from what the website is supposedly about.” Contact Joel Ramos, news editor, at jramos@the-telescope.com

SIP OF THE WEEK

Bloody Half back Sure to satisfy every football lover’s mucho taste buds Ingredients:

1 1/2 ounces of Vodka 3 ounces of tomato juice 1/2 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce 2/3 drops of Tabasco sauce A dash of lemon juice Kelli Miller The Telescope

Football is back in full swing, and here is the perfect cocktail to celebrate with, The Bloody Halfback. Don’t be thrown off by its name, it’s simply a spicy twist on the traditional Bloody Mary. Although this is the perfect Photo Illustration by Deb Hellman/The Telescope

treat for football lovers, it’s as big of a hit with everyone. And I know what you’re thinking, but yes there are people out there who don’t love football. This cocktail is so delicious that just one might not hold you over until halftime. The rich tomato juice gives the drink a creamy texture while the Worcestershire and Tabasco sauce add a nice kick. But if you’re looking for more heat, substitute regular Vodka for Absolute Peppar and it will surely spice things up. The Bloody Halfback is good any time of the year, but especially goes great with yummy football party snacks like pigs in a blanket and spicy queso dip. According to drinkoftheweek.

com, it’s quick and easy to make at home for one or a whole group of rowdy football fans. First salt the rim of a tall glass and fill with ice, then combine all of the ingredients in the glass, garnish with a lime and add a celery stalk. If you’re going to make a pitcher of Bloody Halfbacks just multiply the ingredients and enjoy! No matter what team you’re rooting for, the Bloody Halfback will always be a winner. Disclaimer: You must be at least 21 years of age to enjoy this beverage. Do not drink and drive and please drink responsibly. Contact Kelli Miller, In-Depth editor, at kmiller@the-telescope.com

Stress isn’t pretty I’m not sure about the rest of you, but the first week back to school is always a bit overwhelming. I locked my keys in the car, broke my flat iron, dropped cash on books that I would much rather spend on shoes, all while worrying about picking out the perfect first day outfit. And there’s the whole going to class and homework thing, so to say my stress level has increased is a tiny understatement. According to womenshealth.gov, stress not only drives us crazy but could potentially be a hazard to our health. Stress has been linked to depression, anxiety, obesity, heart disease and high blood pressure. And while it’s no secret that stress wrecks havoc on our skin, causing blemishes and acne, but it’s also been known to screw with women’s menstrual cycles. As a college student, avoiding stress altogether could be a little farsighted as we have jobs and finals. But the important thing is to limit as much stress as possible. Fabfitfun. com (which should be in every girl’s internet bookmarks) and wellness coach Dr. Jay Warren suggest some simple tricks to let go and relax a little. Take a few deep breaths. Once you start to stress out your breathing slows down and your brain doesn’t receive enough oxygen. Try stepping outside, take a deep breath through your nose and breathe out through your mouth. This will instantly make you feel more at ease. If that doesn’t work try some “me time.” Take a few minutes (or in my case hours) out of your busy day for yourself. Take a relaxing bubble bath, read a book or go get a pedicure. Now, this is my saving grace I live with four boys, so finding time for myself instead of being a den mom is precious. Forget about everything else in this crazy world and focus on yourself. Trust me, your sanity and your boyfriend will thank you. It’s easy to get suckered into saying yes to everyone and everything, but before you know it you’re stretched pretty thin. Don’t bite off more than you can chew, it’s okay to be a little selfish every now and then. Say no and you’ll have more time do things you want to do, like shopping. Dr. Warren recommends drinking water, which you should be doing anyway. But he says water flushes out hazardous toxins that are caused by stress inflaming your body. If all else fails, plug in your iPod and hit the treadmill. Nothing feels better than running off a little stress and loosening up those tight muscles. Plus, you get to work off that muffin you had for breakfast. Not enough time hit the gym? Try stretching out your neck, shoulders and back of your legs and it will quickly get rid of some of that tension. If you have more tips on de-stressing, let me know! Email me at kmiller@the-telescope.

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Review: New lounge invades Universal CityWalk Dance under pulsing lights to top music mash ups at this Asian-infused hot spot Natalie Soldoff The Telescope

Los Angeles’ entertainment capitol just added a new lounge to kick back in after dark. Universal CityWalk officially opened the doors to Infusion Lounge Aug. 18. After experiencing overwhelming success with its predecessor, named Inferno in San Francisco two years ago, the lounge picked the center of CityWalk in Los Angeles for their second hot spot. Infusion’s Asian-inspired decor provides the setting of a relaxed cocktail lounge with the feel of a popular Las Vegas club. While on the escalator heading up to Infusion’s second floor entry, a red dragon gazes down, daring those on the ground level to come up and see what its standing guard over. The words “Infusion Lounge” glow in red in the background. When exiting the escalator the giant dragon can be seen to the left breaking through the outdoor balcony in front. Sneak behind the dragon to get inside. The two-story lounge is dark with only red lighting. All the walls are painted flat black. The main lighting comes from a black wall sitting where the stairs are located.

CLUB REVIEW What: Infusion Lounge Where: Los Angeles Why go: DJs, dancing and cocktails Rating: 4 out of 5 This wall spans the height of two stories and has squares carved out of it, backlit with red lights. It creates a wall that almost looks like lava frozen in place. The lower level has a dual-sided bar with red glitter ceilings, red lights glowing behind the bottles of liquor and plenty of standing room. You can hang out on the entry area’s side of the bar or head to the other side, where there is a dance floor, a stage for a DJ and three open seating areas. Most of the tables throughout the lounge are tall and rectangular. Seats are velvety purple benches with high backs. The tables have black ottomans tucked underneath to move around for quick extra seating. Cruise up the stairs and over to the white bar to grab a drink if downstairs is too busy for your liking. A dance floor sits in the back with speakers that echo the same music being played downstairs.

Above: The lower level of Infusion Lounge features a dual-sided bar, the main dance floor, a stage for a DJ and several seating areas. Below: A red dragon bursts through the balcony of Infusion’s second floor entry. (Courtesy of Infusion Lounge) Head upstairs for a more chill and laid-back experience or stay downstairs to view the DJ and feel the music pumping. Infusion Lounge has a house DJ who spins Top 40 mash-ups of house and hip-hop. For special events the lounge hosts big name guest DJs. Once the music kicks up, so do the dance floor lights. Sit back and watch or get up and dance as colored spot lights, laser lights and strobe lights burst into an array of colorful patterns to the beat of the DJ’s spinning. Go to the bar and grab a drink or wait for a cocktail waitress dressed

in black to come by. Try Infusion’s tropical punch or the “Dragon on the Beach” cocktail, a spin on the classic “Sex on the Beach.” The lounge offers backlit menus for those who want to grab a bite to eat or order a bottle for the table. Infusion Lounge is open seven days a week and offers happy hours from 6-9 p.m. You must be 21 or older to get inside. Check out this new hot spot at la.infusionlounge.com. Contact Natalie Soldoff, A&E editor, at nsoldoff@the-telescope.com

“Don’t Want to Be an American Idiot!”

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Learn about YOUR government at:

Thursday, September 15, 2011 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

• In front of the Student Union • Constitution Theme Booths! • Free Constitution booklets! • Free Hot Dogs, Chips, and Drinks for 1st 400 students and guests!

Come and test your knowledge of the United States Constitution Learn about and discuss your government, query history and political science Professors, and learn about courses confronting the U. S. Constitution (History 101 and Political Science 101).

6 [A&E] Cool off at these frozen yogurt hangouts

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It’s a hot summer, and nothing says relief to the heat like a delicious and healthy treat, frozen yogurt. San Marcos and the surrounding area has many options for your frozen yogurt needs. Here are a few of the choices. Best hangout: FroYoLove (34 cents/oz) because of its fabulous atmosphere. If you’re a college student looking to get a great treat at a low price, and have a fun place to hang out at the same time, go to FroYo Love. It’s located right across the street from Cal State San Marcos, making it a go-to study spot for students, though there are usually a lot of kids there. The selection of 16 delicious yogurt flavors makes it a hard decision on what to get. It’s very spacious, with lots of room to breathe indoors, and great outdoor seating as well. There is free Wi-Fi, two wide-screen TVs and comfortable leather couches and chairs to relax on. There are also two kid tables, for those who have kids or feel like being a kid. 300 S. Twin Oaks Valley Rd. San Marcos, Calif. 10 a.m. – 11 p.m. Sun-Thurs 10 a.m. – 12 a.m. Fri-Sat.Visit froyolove.com. Best place to grab and go: Yogurtland (33 cents/oz) is a sleek and easy place, just walk in, get your yogurt, and leave. Try a few samples before you decide what you want. This place had the most exciting yogurt flavor selection. There were three or four unique flavors besides the classics that sounded really good. There’s a good amount of toppings, organized neatly so that you can easily find what you want to get out as fast as you want. But the best part of all: free water! Fro-

Monday, Aug. 29, 2011

- “High Fidelity: Selections from the 1960s and 1970s:” View more than 50 popular contemporary art pieces that showcase the experimental spirit of those decades. Running through Sept. 5 @ The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, La Jolla. Tickets are $10.

Tuesday, Aug. 30

- “Almost Alice: New Illustrations of Wonderland:” See a collection of digital artworks by Maggie Taylor inspired by Lewis Carroll’s classic novel “Alice in Wonderland.” Running through Sep. 9, Tuesdays through Saturdays @ Carlsbad City Library, Carlsbad.

Wednesday, Aug. 31 Madison Perry, a freshman at CSUSM, enjoys his favorite flavor, vanilla, at Menchies in San Marcos on Aug.22. (Julia Mills/The Telescope) zen yogurt and all those toppings can make you pretty thirsty, so having that free water is a plus, especially when other places make you buy water. 1284-A Auto Park Way Escondido, Calif. Hours: 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sun-Thurs 11 a.m.- 12 a.m. FriSat.Visit yougurt-land.com. Best toppings place: Menchie’s (39 cents/oz), in the Grand Plaza across the train tracks from Palomar. Menchie’s is very kid friendly, with a mascot and tons of fun memorabilia for sale. There is plenty of room to bring your friends, and the flavors make it appealing to anyone. The toppings bar is very large, with a wide variety that will be sure to rack up the calories and the price per ounce. For an extra dollar, you can get a waffle cone for your yogurt. Their My Smilage Rewards program gives you $5 on your account for every 50 points you accumulate. Menchie’s also offers bring-home yogurt. 133 S. Los Posas Road, Suite 144 San

Marcos, Calif. 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. SunThurs 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. Fri-Sat.Visit menchies.com. Best multi-tasking place: If you’re ready for dinner but craving a sweet treat at the same time, go to Oasis Frozen Yogurt (36 cents/oz), which not only offers self-serve froyo, but also offers sandwiches, wraps, paninis, and salads (all $5.25). Plus, browse the Internet with free WiFi and save the earth at the same time (they use biodegradable utensils). According to the website, Oasis recycles 5 percent of profits back into the community.There are only 10 flavors offered, with not too many standout flavors, but if you’re a fan of the classics, this place is for you. Almost all of the flavors are fat free. 133 N. Twin Oaks Valley Road San Marcos, Calif. 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. Mon-Sat 11:30 a.m.- 10 p.m. Sun. Visit oasisfrozenyogurt.com. Contact Kaity Bergquist, sports editor, at kbergquist@the-telescope.com

- Cannon Fire @ Brick by Brick, Linda Vista - Bushwalla @ Belly Up, Solana Beach - “Milk Like Sugar:” See the award- winning play centering on a teenage girl who finds herself at a crossroads when she enters a pregnancy pact with her friends. Running through Sep. 25 @ La Jolla Playhouse, La Jolla. Tickets start at $35.

Thursday, Sept. 1

- Bring Me the Horizon @ HoB, Downtown

Friday, Sept. 2

- Fitz and the Tantrums @ Del Mar Summer Concert Series - Identity Festival - Join the crowds at this huge electronic music festival featuring heavyweight electronic musicians including Kaskade, Afrojack and The Crystal Method @ Cricket Wireless Ampitheater, Chula Vista. Tickets are $50-$200.

Saturday, Sept. 3

- Metalachi @ Brick by Brick, Linda Vista - The Unknowns @ The Casbah, Little Italy - Nemesis @ Molly Malone’s, Ramona

Sunday, Sept. 4

- Ben Harper @ Del Mar Summer Concert Series

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Cross country

Balance essential for student athletes

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For athletes on Palomar’s cross country team, summer isn’t only a time to relax and have fun: it’s also an opportunity to prepare for a winning season in the fall. “You’re getting pre-training,” said sophomore Michael Guzman. “It just feels good to be out here when you have so much spare time in the summer.” The class, which met two days a week during the summer, not only helped returning players get back in shape but also provided the opportunity for incoming freshman to get a step ahead before official practices start. “They learn our training schedule; how we do things, how we warm up, how we stretch, how we do drills,” Head Coach Jennifer Williams said. “A lot of these kids are freshman coming into college for the first time.” The runners met for the class on Monday and Wednesday mornings, starting with warm-ups at 7 a.m. and running on a course, usually off-campus. They would sometimes run up Las Posas Road, down toward San Marcos, and on other trails, Williams said. “It’s kind of all over the place where we find runs,” she said. Since most of the students in the summer class are going to be on the cross country team in the fall, the training helps them to prepare for the season and get to know their teammates. “We got some pretty good runners out there right now,” sophomore Michael Guzman said. “I think we’re going to dominate.” Williams said that consistency is key for the athletes to be ready for the fall. “I give them a training schedule for the whole summer, so if they do everything they are supposed to, some will get up to 50 miles a week, some to 60,” she said. “If they can run five to six days per week all summer, they’re going to do great in the fall.” Runner Veronica Leon said that the influence of the coaches is instrumental. “The coaches push us, they are always with us, training with us, always being positive,” she said. “They tell us never to give up, and we just do it, you know?” For the head coach, the summer class is an opportunity to really get to know her players. “I get to know their person-

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Palomar men’s cross country athlete Michael Guzman (left), a sophomore, runs hill sprints with teammates Dylan Burgal (back left) and Travis Houry (right) on Barham Road on Aug. 15. (Deb Hellman/The Telescope) alities, see what workouts they like, see what they respond to,” Williams said. “Whether they like to be pushed or like to be encouraged. Every athlete is different. “It’s kind of nice to have them all summer to see how they respond,” she added. Looking ahead to the season, the team is already hoping to make a run for the playoffs. “Our biggest goal is always to win conference,” Williams said. “Last year we took second to the state championship team, Southwestern College, so we didn’t feel too bad taking second.” The hopes of the players are the same. “I hope we get to go to state,” Guzman said. “And who knows after state? State’s already good enough; going to nationals would be insane.” Williams said that though they have a good group of players already, they will always be recruiting. “Our best recruiters are the athletes when they talk to their friends and their teammates,” Williams said. “So if they have a good experience, it really helps us build our team.” The cross country team’s Palomar women’s cross country runners Cristal Favela (left), a biology major, and Courtney Mcfirst meet will be in the Palo- Gowan (right), an art major, finish up their final laps during morning conditioning practice on Aug. mar Invitational at 1 p.m. on 10. (Deb Hellman/The Telescope) Sept. 9 at Guajome Regional Park. Contact Kaity Bergquist, sports editor, at kbergquist@the-telescope.com

SEASON MEETS

Sept. 17 @ Costa Mesa; Sept. 30 @ R. Cucamonga; Oct. 7 @ Irvine; Oct. 14 @ Walnut; Oct. 28 @ S.D. City; Nov. 4 @ R. Cucamonga; Nov. 19 @ Fresno

Sat., Sept. 3

Tues., Sept. 6

Wed., Sept. 7

Southwestern 6 p.m. @ Chula Vista

L.A. Pierce 4 p.m. Minkoff Field

College of the Desert 2 p.m. Minkoff Field

Football

Women’s Soccer

Men’s Soccer

Performance on the field isn’t everything; an athlete must succeed in the classroom, too. This is crucial to individual and team success. This is easier said than done because collegiate athletics are incredibly physically and mentally demanding. Derek Baum is one of 450 athletes who juggle athletics and academics at Palomar. Baum, 21, played for Palomar for two seasons and recently accepted an offer to play at Northern Colorado University. Baum said that after waking up “and driving while still asleep” to lift takes a toll. Baum said also that it was hard to keep focused during class because of a lack of sleep. He added that after an arduous practice he is simply “too tired at times to study and keep up on reading.” Despite the demanding schedule, there is no excuse for academic eligibility. Palomar requires each athlete to take ACS 50, Intro to Collegiate Athletics taught by Ben Adams before they can play. This is a one unit course designed to inform players of required classes, transfer timelines, and most importantly how to remain eligible. The class teaches “time management and how to balance the work in the classroom with athletics” according to Professor Adams. Adams said that “the class lets players know the basic standards of eligibility and what’s out there.” The class also “leads to ownership of other classes, and why they have to take certain classes,” according to Adams. This leads to players caring more about their other classes. As an assistant baseball coach, Adams has seen players become ineligible, but he said that “academics and athletics walk hand in hand with success.” Scott Cathcart, the athletic director at Palomar, said he prides his athletic program on being extremely proactive in academic progress for his athletes. Cathcart said that “athletes make better students,” and statistics back that up. Palomar’s athletic program contains 21 teams with over 450 athletes, and academic ineligibility is “very rare” according to Cathcart. Out of these, “less than 3 or 4 percent become ineligible” said Cathcart. Cathcart said that “it doesn’t matter if you are Lebron James or Kobe Bryant; the rules are absolute with no exceptions.” The program requires athletes to meet degree requirements, make an education plan, and complete 40 percent of a major before they can transfer on to another 4-year program. Academics are treated very seriously within athletic programs, because of new rule changes including quotas for academic standards. Contact staff at sports@the-telescope.com

Fri., Sept. 9

Women’s Volleyball Cuesta 6 p.m. Palomar Dome

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FIRST DAY BACK

Palomar freshman Sam Gomos takes a break between classes on the HS building second floor landing on Aug. 22. (Kristen Campbell/The Telescope)

Palomar students gather outside of MD-232 for Professor Melinda Kleinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s closed History 101 class on Aug. 22. (Deb Hellman/The Telescope).

Palomar student, Tawny Beltran, a Communications major waited in line for 15 minutes to purhase a day parking pass in Lot 12 shortly after 8 a.m. on Aug. 22. The delay made Beltran late for her 8 a.m. class. (Deb Hellman/The Telescope)

Check our website for more pictures of Palomar students on their first day back.

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Palomar Supervisor of Admissions, Ralph Baker (right) tries to assist freshman Deandrea Woods, a Communications major as he approaches the front of the Admissions and Financial Aid line on Aug. 22. (Deb Hellman/The Telescope)