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Palomar College, San Marcos, Calif.

The changing face of community college OUR VIEWPOINT

be forced to pay the full $200-perunit price for classes.

EDITOR’S NOTE

4. YOU’VE GOT TWO SHOTS: NO PRIORITY REGISTRATION FOR THE FAILERS

C a l i fo r n i a ’s community colThe Telescope is leges are at a crossrunning its editorial roads. The system on the front page is ballooning, with to join other thousands of new community colleges students every to highlight this year. And the state, issue. which is facing a mounting budget crisis, is fighting to keep funding steady. It’s crunch time, and big changes have to be made. And they won’t feel good. California Gov. Jerry Brown formed a special Student Success Task Force composed of educators and administrators in January to study the problem. In an October report, the commission called for community colleges to shift their focus from serving all students to speeding pre-professionals and transfer candidates on. The task force is on the right track with its suggestions – to put more money into classes students need most, and force unfocused students to get the right grade the first time. They’re just trying to do too much, too quickly and without input from their biggest customer, the students. Our plan, which we strongly urge the State Chancellor’s office to consider, is a bit more nuanced. The details are as follows:

1. IT’S TIME TO BUCKLE DOWN: ONLY 24 UNITS TO EXPLORE

Community colleges are no longer a place for life-long learners

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A large crop of incoming students face the same problem at the open of each semester: their more experienced counterparts are filling up classes they’ve already taken and failed. The college should give the unmotivated masses two shots at each class before they remove their priority registration and put them at the back of the line. The commission calls for a similar cap, and we applaud this attempt to close the registration gap for interested students.

5. BASIC SKILL CLASSES MUST BE ADDED FIRST California Gov. Jerry Brown and California Sen. Darrell Steinberg laugh during a press conference at the State Capitol in Sacramento, California, Aug 25. Brown and Steinberg answered questions about the governors’ corporate tax plan. (Bryan Patrick/Sacramento Bee/MCT) -- those who float from class to class without regard for grades or the future. We’ve got to spend our money on those who need to get in, get out and get it over with. Those who aren’t sure what direction they want to take in life need to sort things out somewhere else. We, the motivated students, subsidize their laziness and suffer closed classes and nightmares about trashing our entire schedules because of their indecisiveness. Wanderers should only have 24 units -- two full-time semesters -- to figure out what major or program they want to enroll in. After that, they can pay the full price of instruction for each unit minus any money from the state -- about $200-a-piece, up from the usual $36-per-unit fee. The task force’s plan wouldn’t

give students any wiggle room to browse around. It rigidly requires students to set themselves into a schedule that dovetails with their major or training program, and requires they pay full price for any extraneous classes. Any classes inside a student’s major or program would still be covered after the 24-unit cap.

2. NO FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE LAZY (BUT GIVE THEM A SECOND CHANCE)

Students who can’t afford to pay fees can apply for a waiver to receive their classes for free. This system ensures access to a college education isn’t contingent on income. Those receiving support need to prove that they deserve it, and show that their education is a worthwhile investment for state taxpayers and

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LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY: DESTINATION JOSHUA TREE PHOTOS ON PAGE 6 & 7

HOW DID THE FOOTBALL TEAM DO THIS SEASON? FIND OUT ON PAGE 11 PLUS: A FEMALE PERSPECTIVE ON FINALS ON PAGE 3 NEW MAGAZINE FOR STUDENT ARTISTS ON PAGE 8

A student government senator resigned her post and withdrew from classes last week after she was purportedly defamed and humiliated by members of a Palomar club. Associated Student Government Sen. Angel Jimenez submitted a letter of resignation to the organization’s board en absentee on Wednesday. She cited a “verbal attack” from the faculty adviser of an activist club, among other fears, as her reason for leaving the group. Jimenez, who joined the ASG in March 2011, has long served as the chair of the powerful InterClub Council, which wields a large budget and manages the affairs of clubs on Palomar’s campus. She also headed the embattled ASG Election Committee that failed to select a president in the spring. Jimenez declined to comment on the story through an ASG press officer. A voicemail left on her personal phone was not returned by press time. In a written letter addressed to the members of the ASG board, Jimenez described a re-

cent dispute between her and members of MEChA, an activist club that seeks to empower students through dialogue, and its faculty adviser, Professor John Valdez. In the letter, Jimenez wrote that she was “verbally attacked” by Valdez at a recent MEChA meeting, and she said members of the club attempted to intimidate her at an ICC meeting the following week. “In front of the entire ICC, during Oral Communications, I was slandered by (Professor) Valdez, Alberto Nuñez and Nestor Venegas,” Jimenez wrote. “Furthermore, during his club report, Alberto Nuñez extended the defamation of my character to the ICC causing me great distress and humiliation, and as a result, I made the decision to resign and withdrew from all of my classes.” Nuñez, a MEChA spokesman, said Jimenez attended a Nov. 17 MEChA meeting and whispered messages to her husband during a group dialogue. Nunez said Valdez asked Jimenez to quiet down, and Jimenez responded that she “didn’t agree” with the topic of the meeting. turn to SENATOR, PAGE 2

their fellow college attendees. Support from a Board of Governors Fee Waiver (BOGW) should be based on academic success, and needy students should prove their muster with A’s, B’s or C’s in any class paid for by financial aid. The state plan has a similar requirement but doesn’t spell out exactly what grades would be required to avoid financial aid cutoff. If they can’t make the cut, the aid recipients should be put on a one-year probation and given one more chance to do it right -- or face permanent exclusion from the BOGW program.

3. 100 AND YOU’RE DONE

Palomar isn’t a home-away-fromhome for the bored and the restless. After 100 units, the dawdlers should

Many students come to Palomar with abysmally poor math, reading and writing skills. If the college wants to more effectively serve students and get them out the door, they should force those who fail basic skills evaluation to register for remedial classes first. The task force wants students to drop everything and work on basic skills -- a move that’s sure to keep many from ever enrolling in school. CONCLUSION The state community college system is facing a crisis of faith. The solution is not to penalize poor students for being poor, or close arts programs because they’re less likely to produce students ready to transfer or work in their field. The approach should be gentle, and keep the system’s one and only customer in mind: the students. For more information on the Student Success Task Force visit the-telescope.com

Palomar automotive professor dies suddenly

Palomar Automotive professor Mark Coppedge, works with a student in the automotive bays on March 16, 2011. (Kristen Campbell/The Telescope) Sydnie Taylor the telescope

To the shock of students and staff, Automotive Technology Professor Mark Coppedge died after a sudden illness on Nov.23. Coppedge “provided students with a well-rounded education needed to compete successfully in today’s complex automotive industry,” according to an email from Palomar President Robert Deegan. Coppedge has been teaching at Palomar since the fall of 2006 and received tenure in spring

2010. Coppedge was beloved by his students who knew him as Mr. C. Coppedge began his career in education at Vista High School in 1999. Before teaching at Palomar, Coppedge also taught in the Grossmont Community College District and Edutek Technical College in San Diego. He earned his bachelor’s degree in computer science and his associate’s degree in engineering. To honor his legacy at Palomar, faculty from Trade and Inturn to Coppedge, PAGE 2

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Pala and The Mars with Pamela Deegan, President Robert Deegan’s wife, took the stage to perform satirical numbers at the 20th Annual Black Tie Gala fundraiser at La Costa Resort Nov. 19. (Joan Daugbjerg/The Telescope)

Campus News

Sexual assualt on campus Sydnie taylor THE TELESCOPE

A sexual assault report was received at 2:18 p.m. on Nov. 22 by the Palomar Police Department. The incident took place on the stairwell of the modular building in Parking Lot 2. The victim is a female student at Palomar and the male suspect has not yet been found. No other details have been released about the incident. Both the Palomar Police Department and the Sheriff’s Department are investigating the incident. More information will be given once it is available. The Campus Police have warned students, faculty and staff to be cautious

while on campus. A few precautions that can be taken are; avoid dark or isolated areas and stay on designated sidewalks. Try to walk with friends or in a group and be aware of the surroundings. If you feel like you are being followed, or feel uncomfortable, contact Campus Police. Palomar provides escorts through the Police Department and are available by calling ext. 2289. For more information regarding safety, visit the Palomar Police Department website at www.palomar.edu/police/index.htm. Contact Sydnie Taylor, co-news editor, at staylor@the-telescope.com

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dustry Department are developing two scholarships, according to Deegan’s email. The first scholarship will be given for students who are planning on becoming automotive service technicians or industrial technology/CTE teachers. The second scholarship fund will be given to Coppedge’s

teenage daughter. More information will be given when details become available. Coppedge is survived by his wife, Lydia, children; Felicia, Rasheed, Mark IV, Marcia, Christopher, Nicholas and Bretton. He is also survived by his mother, stepfather, brothers and sisters. Memorial services are scheduled tentatively for Dec. 16 at Meridian Baptist Church in El Cajon. Condolences can be sent to the family at 9454 Pennywood Road, Santee, Calif. 92071. Contact Sydnie Taylor, conews editor, at staylor@ the-telescope.com

Palomar alumnus heads campus renovations Katelynn vengoechea THE TELESCOPE

Senior Vice President of Bayflour Beatty Construction, Anton Greenville, a Palomar alum, is heading four separate projects for Palomar College. The company, which specializes in school construction, is the fourth largest educational builder in the United States. Greenville attended Palomar to study aeronautical engineering and language in 1983-1984. He said the skills he learned at Palomar helped his career. Because of his experience, as well as his father’s who also attended Palomar, he is glad to be helping the college. “We [the company] deeply value our relationship with the college and their facilities department and we enjoy working

with them as well as respecting the integrity and mission that the college has,” Greenville said. Bayflour Beatty was contracted for Palomar because of their experience in high-end community college construction, which includes a specialization in alternate delivery systems. Instead of hiring contractors after the architect has been selected, the company sends contractors to assist in high-level input in the beginning of a project. The Humanities building and the Teaching Learning Resource Center are both benefiting from the alternate delivery system. Palomar theater is under renovations and additions including the fixing of the existing theater orchestra pit and auditorium, as well as a lobby expansion, plus the addition of a black box theater and dance studio. The building is nearly

40,000 square feet and is set to finish in 2013. A fourth project, titled “Horse Ranch Creek road,” is being constructed on Palomar’s newest satellite school in Fallbrook. Built two miles from the new North Educational Center, the road is the first step in beginning the development on the property. “It’s very challenging,” Greenville said of the construction because of the political sensitivity involving biological difficulties and Native Americans. He also noted that Balfour Beatty Construction is proud to be a leading sponsor of two of the Palomar Foundation’s fundraisers. “This has been a great way to give back as the sponsorship dollars go to student scholarships,” Greenville said. Contact Katelynn Vengoechea, lab writer at kvengoechea@the-telescope.com

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Nunez, who ran against current ASG President Evelyn Lucero in the spring, was disqualified from the race by the Election Committee under Jimenez. His bid to join the ASG as a senator this semester was rejected last month. Nunez said he didn’t think the communication he and Valdez gave at the ICC meeting was intimidating. “How would it be threatening if we were calling her out on what she was doing?” Nunez asked. “I’m surprised. She never came and talked to us about it.” Jimenez went on in her letter to express her disappointment that her dedication and hard work in the ASG was tarnished by the words of “a group of students who are being used as pawns for the personal gain of a Dr. Finkenthal.” Finkenthal is spearheading an initiative to separate the ASG from the college administration along with a group of activist students, including some MEChA members. Jimenez has spoken out against the measure at student government meetings, saying its backers haven’t worked enough within the ASG to affect change. “Jimenez claims have absolutely no merit, but do sound very much like the rumors and smears that the OSA and the College Administration have used in the past to undermine and thwart progressive students and professors that challenge their power,” Finkenthal wrote in an email on Wednesday evening. “Every one of the people she is attacking are supporters of the Proposition for Student Control of Student Government,” Finkenthal said. Jimenez said that after a dispute with Valdez, the

adviser and MEChA members targeted her. She refused to attend the ASG meeting where her letter of resignation was tendered. “She felt too intimidated to even come to the meeting and felt she wasn’t welcome anymore,” ASG President Lucero said. “She asked me to read the letter … (and) she felt intimidated even being here, so she felt she couldn’t come resign in person.” Contact David Leonard and Ian Hanner, staff writers at dleonard@the-telescope.com

Palomar ASG Sen. Angel Jimenez attends a weekly ASG meeting on Sept. 7. (Kristen Campbell/The Telescope)

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the telescope Monday, Dec. 5, 2011 Vol. 65, No. 9 Palomar College, San Marcos, Calif.

BELINDA CALLIN

Editor In Chief

JOEL RAMOS

Co-NEWS Editor

SYDNie TAYLOR

Co-news Editor

Colleen Peters

Opinion Editor

KELLI MILLER

Focus Editor

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a&e Editor

KAITY BERGQUIST

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ONLINE EDITOR

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Staff Writers| Giovanni Nieto, Quang Pham, Andrew ter Veen, Ashley Krug, Dariel Walker, Katelynn Vengoechea,Shaun Kahmann, Danielle Taylor, Cyndi Lundeberg, Amber Wilson, Erin McGlone, Joshua Meihaus, Mike Peterson, Ian Hanner Staff Photographers| Dan Chambers, Johnny Nguyen, Renee Gonazalez, Sergey Kolivayko, Allyson Chaney, Joan Daugbjerg, Romain Brumby, Jarhod Geronimo, Dylan Goldbach, Devin Hamilton, Brian Korec, Charles Lugtu, Lisa Marlett, Sergio Soares, Brian Tierney, Jenny Veloz, Kent Whitney, Joshua Yepez

THE FEMALE PERSPECTIVE

Witty, insightful commentary on Palomar ‘s population BY COLLEEN PETERS & KAITY BERGQUIST

Finals aren’t a surprise- be prepared Students at Palomar don’t participate in very many student activities. They don’t go to their schools’ sporting events. They don’t join clubs. They don’t really do anything that has to do with other people. Okay. Fine. If you want to be anti-social, we can roll with that. But when it comes to the reason that you’re here at Palomar, please make sure you aren’t apathetic. We are all here to get an education (we would assume), and part of that is passing your classes. And a big part of that means passing your finals. We know that it may come as a shock, but finals are once again upon us. Oh, it didn’t surprise you? Well, for some people it definitely has sprung itself up out of nowhere, and people are starting to panic.There is no need for all of the crazy running around now. Panicking over finals is like panicking over your wedding on your actual wedding day; all of the necessary work should be done by now. That extra credit that your professor told you about on day one? Now is not the time to start working on it. We don’t think it is exactly unnecessary to study; that would be rubbish. We simply think that cramming is useless. It has actually been proven that if you cram just before you take the final, you will not retain the information. Classes started in August. We are now in December. If you are behind in your classes, perhaps you should have figured that out two

months ago. It may be a lot of information to retain, but it is so much more when you are trying to grasp it all a week before finals. Finals are not a surprise. We don’t go through the semester and suddenly on the last day the teacher springs it on us, “Surprise!” School doesn’t work like that. The information about when you’re going to take the final is on your syllabus. We get that not every one reads their syllabi religiously, but it still shouldn’t come as a shock (Photo Illustration by Colleen Peters and Kaity Bergquist/ The Telescope) that we are going to be taking for a few hours (we say as we stop writing finals soon. this column to check Facebook). In the grand And then there are all those electronic dis- scheme of things, isn’t the outcome of where tractions. You know what we mean; put down your life is going to go more important than the the Angry Birds and get off Facebook. latest gossip on the newest couple or Kim KarOne of our friends uses Facebook as an in- dashian drama? centive to study- one hour of studying for every Get studying. You have a week to go at the 15 minutes of Facebook. books hard, then a week of horrible stress, and This is our favorite motivation for studying. then comes the light at the end of the tunnelWhat could be better than getting to see all the Christmas break. We don’t know about you, but we cannot fun things your friends are doing when you’re stuck trying to catch up on all the material from wait for the end of this semester, and the blissful month of no school and no stress at all. It’s the past three months? Is it really that hard to not go on Facebook going to be wonderful.

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An Occupy protestor naps on the property around Los Angeles City Hall in Los Angeles, Calif., on Nov. 28 despite orders to vacate on Nov. 27. (Rick Loomis/MCT Campus) Cyndi Lundeberg The Telescope

In the past couple months thousands of people have been protesting across the country to express their discontent with corporate greed and the CEOs who they blame for the problems in the economy. This movement, known as “The Occupy Protest,” is unfortunately not a movement as much as it is a sit-in. The cross-country protests, aimed at the 1 percent who hold the wealth in this country, are doing little more than inconveniencing people, and causing catastrophes in the areas in which they inhabit. These movements have caused fiscal damage to hard working people, “the overwhelming majority of whom have no say whatsoever in the policies of the corporations they toil for, nor can they be remotely held culpable for the 2008 global economic meltdown that has thrown millions of people out of work and into poverty,” according to The Huffington Post. The reason these people are still allowed to protest and negatively affect others is because they are supposedly invoking their First Amendment rights. The problem is when these Occupy protestors are infringing on other people’s rights. Residents near protests are being bothered with noise, public urination and defecating and verbal harassments from protesters. As an intern for CBS Channel 8, I have been sent out into the field and covered many Occupy Protest stories. Having interacted with

protestors, I can say that when one imagines the protests of civil rights or gay rights, this protest is incomparable. When covering the protestors, Channel 8’s Rekha Muddaraj was doing a live shot, and a protestor walked up and spit in her face on live television. This is the kind of disgusting, vagabond-type of behavior people are tired of seeing from the protestors.These people are not peacefully protesting; they are degrading the First Amendment by causing more problems than they are solving. Besides inconveniencing thousands of hard working Americans, protests are taking a toll on taxpayers as well. In a little over a month, the Occupy protests have cost San Diego taxpayers about $2.5 million, according to CNBC. We are in a recession, and this money could have been better used to improve our streets or schools. If these people were trashing city landmarks for a particular plausible purpose, that would be one thing, but their arguments seem inconsistent and impossible to achieve. If protestors are attempting to tackle greed, they might as well be trying to tackle jealousy, gluttony, anger or any of the other seven deadly sins.They are boycotting public greed and the wealth distribution in the country, yet besides peaceful protests and sleeping in the frigid cold, their agenda to end corporate greed is nonexistent. Another reason the Occupy Protests are not accomplishing anything is that they have not identified exactly what they want. If the protestors had a specific plan of attack, like tax breaks

for American-based companies that don’t rely on foreign labor, or no tax breaks for wealth etc. then their goal of bettering America would supersede their minor public disturbances. But the fact is they don’t. The Occupy protestors seem like a bunch of angry teenagers rebelling against their parents for no specific reason other than they are upset. To make any sort of difference this revolution needs to fight for legislation. Ironically, getting things made into law costs money, which is what they are protesting. They should be working to get Congress to take action, that is the only real way the Occupy Protest can succeed. On the CBS evening news in Zuccotti Park there was a protestor holding a sign that read, “no peace, no justice, no rights,” which is the epitome of the problem with this movement. They are peacefully using their rights to boycott the system (police) keeping them safe. The Occupy movement is an unorganized, poorly attempted revolution, boycotting what America is built on: making it big. If Occupy protestors are serious about inciting change, they need to organize their arguments into plausible legislative changes, and stop getting in the way of working people. This movement is doing nothing but encouraging people to rebel for the sake of rebelling, while degrading America’s beautiful cities with the only movement they seem to be encouraging, bowel movements. Contact Cyndi Lundeberg, staff writer, at clundeberg@the-telescope.com

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WHAT’S HAPPENING Monday, Dec. 5

- Thunder Road @ HoB, Downtown - Mickey Hart Band @ Belly Up, Solana Beach

Tuesday, Dec. 6

- She Wants Revenge @ Belly Up, Solana Beach - Transfer @ The Casbah, Little Italy - The Cat Burglars @ Soda Bar, City Heights

Wednesday, Dec. 7

- Red Fang @ Soda Bar, City Heights - Sea and Cake @ The Casbah, Little Italy - Queen Divas of the Universe @ Humphrey’s Backstage Music Club, Downtown

Thursday, Dec. 8

- Tennis @ The Casbah, Little Italy - Jeffery Lewis and the Junkyard @ Soda Bar, City Heights

Friday, Dec. 9

- Stone and the Giant @ Molly Malone’s, Ramona - Survive @ Soda Bar, City Heights - Palomar Women’s Chorus: Listen to poetry and music celebrating what women bring to our world written by composers especially for the female voice @ Palomar’s Performance Lab, San Marcos. Tickets are $5.

Saturday, Dec. 10

- The Adolescents @ The Casbah, Little Italy - The Motels @ 4th & B, Downtown - Palomar and the Pacific Coast Concert Band: Listen to songs of the holiday season with special guest French horn ensemble, Hornswoggle @ California Center for the Arts, Escondido. Tickets are $8 for students, $10 for staff and seniors and $12 for general admission.

Sunday, Dec. 11

- Lenny Kravitz @ HoB, Downtown - Jesse Sykes and the Hereafter @ The Casbah, Little Italy - Palomar Chamber Singers and Chorale: Listen to the Palomar Chorale and three a cappella vocalists sing holiday songs @ California Center for the Arts, Escondido. Tickets are $8 for students, $10 for staff and seniors and $12 for general admission.

Professor Gary Cohen demonstrates glass-blowing techniques in an annealer oven for the beginner class, Glassblowing Offhand 1 on Nov. 9 in Lab C4. (Joan Daugbjerg/The Telescope)

TRANSLATING PASSION INTO A PROFESSION PROFESSOR GARY COHEN HAS SUCCESSFULLY PARLAYED HIS LOVE OF GLASSBLOWING INTO A SUCCESSFUL CAREER BOTH ON AND OFF CAMPUS

art of glassworking. “The greatest challenge was getting control of the medium of glass,” Cohen said. “It’s easy to Gary Cohen thinks glass blow- make instant progress, but to reing is more than a profession – it’s ally get good and understand the his calling. properties of heat and thermodyCohen, a glassblowing instruc- namics, you need a lot of experitor at Palomar, gained entrance ence.” After receiving instruction at into the unusual profession of glass blowing at the college where he Palomar, Cohen ultimately went on to open a now popular glassnow teaches. blowing studio in Not only is ___________________________________________ Escondido, known Cohen popuas The Glass lar at Palomar, Ranch. Since it he’s received was opened in numerous 2002, Cohen has awards for his created glass piecwork in glasses to supplement blowing. Spehis income. cifically, he Art, however, is said the greatrarely easy. Cohen est of the honis careful to menors he received tion the struggles was his televimany artists face. sion exposure, Gary Cohen “Being an artsuch as on the ___________________________________________ ist is not for the Carol Duval faint of heart,” show. Cohen said. “You After receiving a bachelor’s never know where the next paydegree in ceramics, Cohen began check is coming from, but you teaching the art at Palomar in 1981. have to stay afloat and feed your Acting as a ceramics professor for family. You have to follow your four years, he became fascinated passion.” by the glass program while viewing Yet for every challenge faced, other classes. there are rewards as well.Cohen said Cohen working on a piece on Nov. 10 at Glass Ranch Studio, the location of Gary Cohen and While no individual was solely he enjoys the profession of teachresponsible for his new found pas- ing, and seeing the same passion Cherrie La Porte’s studio and home in Escondido. (Joan Daugbjerg/The Telescope) sion, Cohen said that a number within others. from just what I was doing last Since art takes so much devotion of those who were involved in the “The most rewarding thing semester to what I’m doing this and attention to detail, it takes a lot same program helped shape his in- [about teaching] is watching stu- semester. Under professor Cohen, of focus to balance family life and terests. dents become hypnotized and in- my glassblowing skills have im- being a working artist.” The first of these, Bob Creacy, spired by the process of blowing proved so much,” Tabor said. For those interested in glasswas an advanced glassblowing glass,” Cohen said. But Cohen goes beyond inspir- blowing, Cohen encourages stustudent who took Cohen under Cohen has also succeeded in ing his students, and even inspires dents to come and watch glass behis wing and helped him develop passing his passion on to his stu- those who work with him. William ing made at the studio in Building the skills necessary for the trade. dents. Possible glassblowing ma- Slaybaugh, already holding a mas- C, which is open to the public from Equally inspirational to Cohen was jor Victoria Tabor had nothing ters of fine arts, enjoys working 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. the original glassblowing instructor but praise for her instructor when with Cohen in his environment. at the college, Barry Reed. Above all, Cohen’s greatest asked what she enjoyed most about Even with the guidance of oth- the glass. piece of advice “For aspiring artists Contact Joshua Meihaus, staff writer, at ers, there were nevertheless chal“Watching my abilities grow (is), slow and steady wins the race. jmeihaus@the-telescope.com lenges in his journey to master the josh meihaus The Telescope

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Magazine for aspiring artists who love to write about art. Depict went from being an idea over the summer to becoming a legitimate business Two Palomar students venture. The first edition was have founded a publication published Oct.1. called Depict Art Magazine “We understood that to provide a channel for local North County was missing a artists to be published. platform where aspiring artDepict Art Magazine was ist could express themselves created in August 2011 by and be exposed to a wider two college students, Alberto audience,” Mariscal said. Mariscal and Candice Wyatt, “We want to be that platform where everybody could reach out to us and have a chance to be published, allowing exposure of one’s work.” The goal is to nurture the artistic spirit and provide artists with an outlet and opportunity to move art lovers. Depict is free of charge to the general public. According to Mariscal, friends, family members pass the magazine out to anyone interested. Depict Left: Depict Art Magazine’s first issue was released in October. Right: Depict Magazine creators and Palomar is also availstudents Alberto Mariscal and Candice Wyatt, at the launch party Nov. 12 . (Photos courtesy of Depict Art Magazine) gio nieto The Telescope

able at various coffee shops and art galleries across North County. A digital version is available through the website at depictartmagazine. com. Mariscal said that putting this magazine together was not simple, and that it was a team effort. Charley Taylor, Stephanie Phillips, Irina Swanson and Christine Regan are contributors that provide the bi-monthly publication with material. Depict explores art topics and artists of all media including photography, writing, painting, music, graphic arts, fashion and more. If it involves creative expression and inspires people, then it has a place in Depict Art Magazine, according to the Facebook page at facebook.com/ depictartmagazine. “As the first edition was being published a significant amount of people reached out to us with useful material across North County,” Mariscal said in an email. “Candice and I pick what we think is most interesting, as far an artist that we want to feature.” The magazine accepts art and writing submissions from the public. The editors have an open door policy to their readers. Contact Gio Nieto, staff writer, at gnieto@the-telescope.com

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“Starfield at Indian Cove” by Brian Korec is a panoramic digital composite image of a moonlit landscape during moonrise at Indian Cove in Joshua Tree National Park, Calif.

PALOMAR PHOTOGRAPHERS TAKE INSPIRATION FROM THE DESERT CHARLES LUGTU • FOR THE TELESCOPE Sixteen Palomar photography students took a field trip to Joshua Tree National Park in mid-October as part of their Landscape Photography class taught by Professor Donna Cosentino. “It’s very fulfilling to introduce my students to new locations,” Cosentino said. “The wonderful results shot show that each photographer experienced Joshua Tree in their own unique way.” The massive desert covers roughly 1,235 square miles of California between Twentynine Palms, Riverside and San Bernardino. For five days, from Oct. 12 to 16, Cosentino’s class photographed their way around portions of the park. Students hiked into Barker Dam, had lunch at Hidden Valley, a rock climbing destination called Hall of Horrors, and wandered around the historical Keys Ranch. There were sights to see from Joshua Trees, open desert and strange rock formations to the Cholla Cacti. The landscape students took a day trip to Amboy, Calif. to see the Amboy Crater and lava field as well as dry salt ponds and blue chloride fields on the way. Amboy is on historical Route 66 and home to Roy’s Motel and Café. The photographs made from the trip only show a portion of the park, leaving the rest for a future adventure. The images displayed on the page represent some black and white photography created with 4x5, 35mm and digital cameras.

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“Hidden Valley” by Brian Korec is a digital image before sunset at Hidden Valley in Joshua Tree National Park, Calif.

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Monday, Dec. 5 2011 LIFE, LOVE & LIP GLOSS

SIP OF THE WEEK

PERFECTING THE HOLIDAY POUT

A FROSTY HOLIDAY TREAT: THE CANDY CANE COCKTAIL

BY KELLI MILLER Forget the merry, ‘tis the season to look gorgeous. And there’s no better way to turn heads than in a little black dress, sky-high pumps and a killer, cherry red smile. Full, juicy red lips are a must for this holiday season. The key to this look is making your million-dollar smile look flawless, but it does require a little work to get there. So I, along with the Allure beauty gurus, have come up with some simple tips to make sure all eyes are on you and that perfect pout.

Candy Cane Cocktail (photo illustration by Kristen Campbell/The Telescope) CYNDI LUNDEBERG The Telescope

Combining a tidbit of winter bite and a punch of flavor, the Candy Cane Cocktail is perfect for the holiday season. Its unique mixture satisfies all of the taste buds by immersing them with sweet, minty and creamy tastes. This drink is perfect for anyone who wants a flavorful drink with a refreshing minty taste. And with only a few ingredients, this drink is easy to make at home, or can be ordered just about anywhere. To make this winter cocktail at home, first you need to crush up peppermint candies or candy canes. Then, wet the rim of a martini glass and decorate it with the mint candy. Next, combine the vodka, Rumplemintz and grenadine in a cocktail shaker with ice and shake. Now, simply pour the frosty contents into the glass, add in some half and half creamer, and finish it off with a splash of soda water or Sprite. Serve up this minty cocktail with any dessert and it’s sure to be a hit. The peppermint taste adds a cool bite to any holiday sweet treat. Contact Cyndi Lundeberg, staff writer, at clundeberg@the-telescope.com

Ingredients: •3/4 ounce of vanilla vodka •3/4 ounce of Rumplemintz Schnapps •1/4 ounce of Grenadine •Half and Half •Soda Water or Sprite •Crushed peppermint candies

PICK YOUR POISION

A student’s rearview mirror displays multiple parking permits on Nov. 30 in parking lot 12. (Deb Hellman/ The Telescope)

Palomar’s parking crisis Students are outraged by growing parking fees Cassandra Pico For The Telescope

For most students at Palomar College, parking passes are one thing added to their online shopping cart every semester. They not only have to worry about paying for tuition and books, but for the option to park on campus. “I think it’s unfair that students who come to school for two days have to pay the same price as students coming to school five days a week,” said Kendra King, a freshman at Palomar. King is one of many students who don’t understand why parking is so expensive. She feels that the dirt lots, farther parking stalls and other inconvenient areas should be cheaper than spots closer to campus and more organized. King is unsure why the school administration has a “flat rate” parking pass fees. According to a study on Facebook, college students said they feel like parking should be free, and other students raised different opinions such as making parking passes cheaper. “I think parking should be free, they rape us enough in books,” said Brittney Roybal, who attends Mount San Jacinto College. “They teach us the same thing every year except changing a few words in our textbooks. They make us pay $200 for the new edition. Cut us some slack we’re trying to edu-

cate ourselves here.” Kelsey Campbell disagrees with the free parking solution. Campbell said that finding parking spots is hard enough and that several students park on the streets. “If students weren’t obligated to pay for a school pass in order to park on campus ___________________________________________

“I think parking should be free, they rape us enough in books! They make us pay $200 for the new edition. Cut us some slack, we’re trying to educate ourselves here!” - Brittney Roybal ___________________________________________

lots would be overcrowded,” Campbell said. Students aren’t the only ones concerned about the increasing college fees. Tracy Crockett, a parent of a college student who is attending Sonoma State, said she doesn’t want to pay for her daughter’s parking pass. “Sonoma is one of the most expensive CSU’s in California so tuition wasn’t cheap,” Crockett said. “I think that [a parking pass] is a waste of money. Ultimately, being able to park

on campus should be included in tuition. Students should still receive a placard saying they attend the school, but the fee is ridiculous.” Not only are Palomar students being charged $40 for a parking pass each semester, but if they forget the placard they consequently have to park off campus, or pay $5 for the day to park on campus. According to the Department of Education website, there were 28,093 students who attended Palomar, from 2009-10. This semester, a total of 23,056 students enrolled at Palomar, according to the North County Times. Parking passes are mandatory in order to create revenue for the school. Not only is the school making money from the students who attend Palomar but also from writing parking tickets. Last semester parking tickets were $35, and this semester they were raised to $40, according to Palomar’s website. As students debate over whether parking on campus should be free, others may share little interest. Parking is a concern for every student at Palomar. With limited parking and rising fees, we are now paying to search for parking spots. Contact the staff at focus@the-telescope.com

The first step is the most important of all: finding the perfect shade of red. This can be a tad bit overwhelming. It’s amazing how many different shades of red there are. Berry-red, orange-red, purple-red, what about just a red-red? Most gals choose their shade based on their skin tone, but Allure beauty editor Heather Muir and makeup artist Tim Quinn have found a much easier way. According to Quinn, it’s all about the eyes. Since your skin tone tends to change throughout the year, base the lip shade off of your eye color. If you have light brown, hazel or green eyes, chose an orange-red lip color. “It brings out the golden flecks,” Quinn said. For blue eyes he suggests a bright “Wonder Woman” red. And for dark brown eyes, Quinn recommends a berry-red shade that will highlight the mahogany and purple tints in the eye.

PREPPING

Nothing screams ugly like red lipstick on top of dry, scaly lips. So once you find your “it” shade, the next step is to exfoliate your lips and get them smooth for a seamless application. A trick that I use for buffing out my lips is rubbing a dry toothbrush or washcloth over my lips to get rid of flaky, dead skin. Afterwards, apply a clear lip balm and let it soak in.

PERFECTION

Apply the rest of your makeup, but make sure it’s minimal. Some bronzer and a few coats of mascara should do the trick; your show-stopping lips should be the center of attention (and, we don’t want you looking like a circus clown). Now comes the fun part: applying your lipstick. Make sure the lip balm is completely absorbed and then apply the lip color with a lip brush or tip of your finger for a flawless finish. If you want, polish them off with a clear gloss for an extra sheen. Hopefully these tips will make your mega watt smile shine even brighter. Have any beauty tips you want to share? Email me at kmiller@the-telescope.com

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Palomar annual gala raises thousands ian hanner THE TELESCOPE

Andria Elam, the StrollingTable, at the 20th Annual Black Tie Gala fundraiser at La Costa Resort Nov. 19. (Joan Daugbjerg/The Telescope)

Jeanne and Ray Lucia were winners of the raffle at the 20th Annual Black Tie Gala fundraiser at La Costa Resort Nov. 19 (Joan Daugbjerg/The Telescope)

Black ties and fine dresses were the attire at 2011’s Annual Palomar Gala, an event that raised well over $20,000 for student scholarships. The Gala, which saw its 20th anniversary this November, raised money through a series of live and silent auctions at La Costa Resort. Entertainment, fine dining and tradition brought donations and attendance by various school departments and local heads of business. “We’ve been coming to these for the last 15 years. So far, tonight is stacking up well,” said Tom Duran, a representative of Union Bank of California, who had purchased a table at the affair. The evening began with guests being assigned numbered programs--the numbers being the way the auctioneers kept tracks of bidders. As they were served wine, the attendees inspected tables full of silent auction baskets and bid as they saw fit. The auctions ranged from private plane rides to luxury vacations and even an autographed print of the famous Iwo Jima Flag photograph. As the night progressed and the silent portion of the auctions was over, participants found their seats in the dining hall. Amid the eating, Palomar student dancers hired for the event performed in retro-70’s attire, followed by Palomar President Robert Deegan’s wife, Pamela Deegan performing satirical songs with her musical group “Pala and the Mars.” Before the live auction kicked off, two Palomar students came to the stage on behalf of scholarship

recipients. Kate Crumpton and Lindy Broker, who are both pursuing nursing degrees and both have husbands in military service, spoke about the difference scholarships had made in their lives. “It’s hard not having support,” Crumpton said. “Some of the recipients are single moms. The scholarships help give us peace of mind.” Crumpton added that she couldn’t thank the donors enough for their help. Broker’s husband Josh, a U.S. Marine, was there with her that evening. “I’m extremely proud of her,” Josh said. “I’m sometimes blown away by how much she does. I think she may even be busier than me. When I’m not in the field, I’m just at home training Marines, but she’s always busy, whether she’s at the hospital or taking classes.” The auction was brought to a close and an open call for donations followed with hands shooting up to offer various amounts of money. “I think it was a big success,” President Deegan said. “We had over 450 people here tonight. Our commitment is open access to all students. It’s our job to do everything we can to assist the students. Tonight, in the live auction we raised over $20,000.” Deegan expressed his eagerness to welcome homecoming veterans to Palomar and pointed out that nights like this also make sure Palomar has the means to provide education for them as well. “The door to Palomar College is open,” Deegan said. “We welcome you with open arms.”

Auction Results:

Contact Ian Hanner, newsroom blog editor, at ihanner@the-telescope.com

Contact Cyndi Lundeberg, lab writer, at clundeberg@the-telescope.com

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The main purpose of Palomar’s 20th Annual Gala is to raise funds to support students. This was done through silent and live auctions. The event began with the silent auction in which nearly 500 guests were able to bid on an assortment of things ranging from golf lessons to wine baskets. Palomar students created glass blown ornaments, bowls, and animals which were also up for auction. “Our goal is to raise $150,000 this year,” George Chamberlin of the Daily Transcript said. The money raised goes to the Palomar Foundation which helps fund scholarships and faculty grants. The bidding continued with a live auction. Charger’s season tickets, a private party at a Rancho Santa Fe Mansion, and a private jet to Santa Barbara were just a few items that were auctioned. The live auction alone raised over $20,000. The auction items were generously donated by sponsors such as The Union Tribune, California Bank & Trust, Edward Jones, Alaska Airlines ad Vista Bail Bonds. The emcee detailed how much a semester at Palomar costs students: $500. Attendees were asked who would be willing to donate $5,000 all the way down to $100. One couple vowed to match up to $25,000 of money raised. The exact amount of funds raised “was yet to be determined” according to Pam Clerici, a greeter for the event.

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Andria Elam, the StrollingTable, at the 20th Annual Black Tie Gala fundraiser at La Costa Resort Nov. 19. (Joan Daugbjerg/The Telescope)

Jeanne and Ray Lucia were winners of the raffle at the 20th Annual Black Tie Gala fundraiser at La Costa Resort Nov. 19 (Joan Daugbjerg/The Telescope)

Auction Results:

Contact Ian Hanner, newsroom blog editor, at ihanner@the-telescope.com

Contact Cyndi Lundeberg, lab writer, at clundeberg@the-telescope.com

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FOOTBALL TEAM FALLS SHORT IN PLAYOFF GAME matthew slagle The Telescope

Making their first playoff appearance since 2009, the Comets football team lost to the Cerritos Falcons 45-28 in the Southern California Community College Playoff championship game on Nov. 19. This ended a season where the team went 7-4 (4-1 Southern Conference) and had three players make First Team All-Conference and their quarterback named Conference Co-Offensive Player of the Year. The Comets started out the season winning their first three games, then lost to Santa Ana in double overtime 52-45 which started a three-game losing streak mired with incessant penalties. The losing streak took the Comets into their conference schedule, but they rebounded and won the last four games of the season going into the playoff game. Despite beating the Falcons in week two of the season, the Comets bid to play for the State Title was cut short after struggling against a Falcons team that was on a sevengame winning streak. While the entire team struggled and failed to live up to their regular season play, the stagnant offense was one of the main culprits with the Falcons outgaining them by almost 200 yards. “Our offense was the catalyst all year,” Head Coach Joe Early said. “That Cerritos game we uncharacteristically turned the ball over, we got inside the redzone three times in the first half and came away with no points.” The game was close at halftime with the Comets only down by 17, but the Comets couldn’t seem to convert the ball on third down going 2-for-10. The Comets came out in the third quarter

The Comets meet in the end zone of Wilson Stadium to get themselves hyped up for the football game against Mt. San Antonio College on Oct. 15. (Jarhod Geronimo/The Telescope) and quickly put up seven points on the first drive with a 63 yard pass from David Fisher to running back Austin Dennis, then six minutes later Dennis returned a kickoff 85 yards for the touchdown bringing the score to 24-14 Cerritos. In the last half the Falcons had the ball for 20 minutes while the Comets had the ball for only nine minutes. “You can’t win them all, and it is hard to beat a team twice,” sophomore quarterback Fisher said.

Coach Early said he was glad they made it as far as they did. “It was nice to get to the playoffs, I know we didn’t finish the way we wanted to finish, but that happens,” Early said. “We overcame a lot of things this year and we were one of four teams to compete to go to the state title.” This year, freshmen were the majority on the roster. “This is one of the youngest teams we have had in awhile, we knew we had talent, the big thing is if we could stay healthy then we

thought we could be pretty successful,” Early said. “We were successful for the most part, but we did run into some injuries.” Fisher agreed: “For being a young team I think we did pretty good.You couldn’t ask for much better of a season.” Looking ahead to next season, several players have recieved scholarship offers, among them Fisher—to Kent State, and wide receiver Alex Wheat—to Colorado State. But the recruiting process is about to start for the Comets football staff in earnest in the next few weeks. “So far so good,” Early said. “We have a lot of guys that are contacting us, but it still in its infancy.” Others returning are wide reliever Mike Hodges, the successful running back tandem of Chad Dobbins, and Joel Yosevitch. Second team All-Conference kick returner Austin Dennis will also be returning along with most of the offensive line. On the defense the Comets will be returning injured linebacker Ezra Latu and defensive end JJ Sio. The Kose brothers, Jeremiah and Ofisa, will also be returning. “I know the guys coming back feel pretty strong about what they want to do next year,” Early said. “We got a good solid group coming back if they take care of business (in the classroom) and don’t get recruited.” The only major question mark will be at the quarterback position where they will lose both Fisher and backup D.J. Zapata. “We have some greyshirt (quarterbacks) but we told them we are recruiting guys to come in here and beat them out,” Early said. Contact Matthew Slagle, multimedia editor, at mslagle@the-telescope.com

END-OF-SEASON TELESCOPE AWARDS matthew slagle The Telescope

Having sat through practices, two scrimmages and nine games, it’s hard for a beat reporter not to form opinions of the players on the team and their roles in the overall success of the team. With that being said, here are The Telescope’s postseason awards for the Comets football team.

(Deb Hellman/The Telescope) (Deb Hellman/The Telescope)

MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: QUARTERBACK DAVID FISHER Leading the Comets offense with 34 total touchdowns, second all-time, and scoring the most rushing touchdowns, Fisher was the point man on offense. Fisher was named the Co-Offensive Player of the Year in the Southern California Football Association (SCFA). He earned that honor for the same reason he earned this—slightly less prestigious— honor: he had a monster of a year. He passed for 27 touchdowns while only throwing seven touchdowns and racking up 2,539 passing yards. He also rushed for seven touchdowns and 403 yards. “He was Co-Offensive Player of the Year in our conference, which speaks volumes,” Head Coach Joe Early said. “He has been the guy that has led our offense and we have averaged a lot of points per game. He has been a really big part of that.” To say he had a statistically complete season would be an understatement; along with his passing and rushing totals, he also had a punt for 37 yards and completed a pass to himself. The unquestioned team leader, Fisher at times willed the offense to success, even if his third or fourth option wasn’t open.

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OFFENSIVE STAR: WR-NIGEL WESTBROOKS

SPECIAL TEAMS STAR: K-CAMERON MERCADO

DEFENSIVE STAR: L-ADAM WITZMANN

In a year where the conference offensive player of the year was the quarterback, the Comets had two wide receivers over 6 feet-tall in Westbrooks and Alex Wheat. But it was Westbrook’s four-touchdown performance against Saddleback on Nov. 5 that earned him this honor. The four-touchdown game tied a school record for touchdown receptions in a game. “Other people fed off him. When it came down to it he made big plays when he needed to and all around he is a good player to have on your offense,” quarterback David Fisher said. “The Saddleback game, he came up to me and told me ‘I got you, and you got to trust me and put that ball up.’ I said’ alright, I will trust you’ and started throwing (him) the ball and he had four touchdowns.” Westbrooks was one of four Comets named to the All-Conference First Team offense. He led the team with 52 receptions, piling up 729 yards and 11 touchdowns along the way.

When kicking at the end of one of the fall practices, several offensive players were talking about how glad they were to have such an accurate and reliable kicker in Mercado. In previous seasons, the team had been plagued by bad kicking that resulted in many losses. “He’s good,” special teams coach Tom Everest said. “He was given the (First Team All-Conference) award, and our conference is the toughest in America, so getting that honor says what he did. “We have had some great kickers that have come through here, and he is on the long list of very fine kickers we have had,” Everest added. Mercado proved his worth to the team by kicking the game-winning field goal with eight seconds left against Saddleback on Nov. 5. For the season Mercado went 44-45 on PAT’s and 11-17 on field goals, with a long of 48 yards, he had a total of 79 points on the season which puts him in third place all time for points scored in a season by a kicker.

The Comets defense had the most turnover from last year, losing many of their key contributors to four-year schools and injuries, but Witzmann stepped up in a big way to be the keystone on defense. “That man is good, smart and knows exactly what he is doing,” free safety Devin Taverna said. “He is probably the guy that is the most influential (on the defense).” This year he stepped up and was the main cog in the middle of the field. The 6 foot, 240 pound sophomore linebacker led the team in tackles with 60, tying the school record at 118. Playing all 11 games, he led the team with 12 tackles for losses, as well as five sacks, tied for most on the team. In the Comets’ playoff game Witzmann stepped up and had the second most tackles with 10 and was the only Comet defender to sack the quarterback. Witzmann was also named All-Conference First Team defense for the SCFA.

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FALL SPORTS REVIEWED IN PHOTOS

STATE CHAMPIONS

Above: Palomar’s women golf player Taylor Crandall holds the Regional Runner-Up trophy at the Southern California Community College Regionals at Twin Oaks Golf Course in San Marcos on Nov. 8. The team went on to win the CCCAA State Championship on Nov. 15 at Kings Country Club in Hanford, Calif. (Johnny Nguyen/The Telescope) Below right corner: Palomar volleyball player Andrea Johnson spikes past the Grossmont blockers in the Dome on Nov. 16. (Brian Korec/The Telescope) Below center: Palomar’s Matt Marsden scores five goals, two assists and three steals against San Diego Mesa at their first home game at the Wallace Pool on Sept. 21. (Deb Hellman/The Telescope) Below bottom left: Palomar’s Sam Cervantes, a 285 pound wrestler, pins Santa Ana College’s Brian Klevies during the Southern Duals hosted by Palomar on Oct. 15. (Jenny Veloz/The Telescope) Below top left: Palomar cross country runners Kathryn Bouvatte, Katie Sanger, Cristal Favela and Courtney McGowan run at the Palomar College Invitational at Guajome Park on Sept. 9. (Deb Hellman/The Telescope)

RECORD: 13-9 (8-4 CONFERENCE)

PLACED EIGHTH IN THE CCCAA CHAMPIONSHIP

RECORD: 8-3 (3-1 CONFERENCE)

RECORD: 14-15 (5-4 CONFERENCE)