Vol. 73, No. 1
Monday, September 9, 2019
Palomar police investigating two on-campus assaults Summer Aguirre STAFF EDITOR
Two assaults that occurred on Palomar College’s San Marcos campus the week of Aug. 26 are currently being investigated. The suspect is believed to have been involved in both crimes and was arrested on Aug. 27. He has been identified and was placed in custody on Aug. 28. The Palomar College Police Department could not
disclose his name to The Telescope, being that the case is still under investigation. The victims have described him as a 20-yearold African American. He had a flat top haircut and was wearing a yellow shirt, gray sweatpants, and a black backpack. He is not a student and a press release revealed that he may have been wearing an ankle monitor. According to Palomar Chief-of-Police, Chris Moore, both incidents involved a female victim
who reported having been touched without consent. The motivation of the suspect is unknown. The first attack that was reported occurred around 3:30 p.m. on Aug. 26 in the C building on the southwest side of the San Marcos campus. The campus police were notified at approximately 4:45 p.m. the same day. A second victim came forward and alerted the PCPD on Aug. 27. The victim claimed to have been assaulted by the same sus-
pect. The incident occurred around noon on Aug. 26 by the D building near Comet Circle West. Prior to the suspect’s arrest, the PCPD maintained extra patrols in parking lots and buildings. They also partnered with outside law enforcement agencies and the North County Transit District team to investigate and identify the suspect. Moore said the case has been submitted to the San Diego District Attorney Office, and that the PCPD is still looking for anyone
with information who may have come in contact with the suspect. If you know anything about the suspect, contact campus police at (760) 744-1150, ext. 2289, (760) 891-7273, or the texta-tip phone at (760) 8916154. Palomar President/Superintendent Joi Lin Blake expressed the importance of students reporting incidents to the campus police immediately. “We take this seriously and we’re going to do everything we can to ensure
that our campus community is safe,” she said. Blake added that the school will work quickly to make sure that students will receive support if an incident does occur. The PCPD urges students, staff, and faculty to move to a more populated area on campus and contact them if they feel uncomfortable or unsafe. Car escorts can also be requested. SAGUIRRE@THE-TELESCOPE.COM
Palomar will implement high school programs across its campuses Summer Aguirre STAFF EDITOR
FALL SPORTS PREVIEW Palomar College’s Football wide receiver Johnny Armentrout finds a hole through the defense on Aug. 31. Photo courtesy of Hugh Cox
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Student government advocating for an immediate overnight parking proposal Nicole Villanueva STAFF EDITOR
Overnight parking provided for students and staff facing homelessness or housing insecurity was proposed to the governing board back in May of 2019 and has since been building momentum ahead.
Anthony White, former senator of Palomar’s Associated Student Government (ASG) helped to form this proposal. Sitting down with the current president of the ASG, Linus Smith has worked closely on this matter from the start. The driving force behind
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White’s drive is revealed. Years ago after transitioning from military service to college student, White found himself without a place to live. He had struggled to succeed academically as the uncertainty of sleeping conditions took precedence over his life.
In the fall of 2018, The Hope Lab for College, Community, and Justice conducted a nationwide study to assess the hardships of basic needs for students of two and fouryear colleges.
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Palomar College is partnering with school districts in North County to launch a high school program titled Middle College in the fall of 2020. The program follows a national model supported by the Every Student Succeeds Act that was passed in December 2015 to provide equal opportunities for students. When she was appointed, Palomar President Joi Lin Blake said she was surprised a program did not already exist in San Marcos and discussed its implementation with the superintendent of San Marcos Unified. Middle College will be available on all of Palomar’s sites to assist high school students prepare for and thrive in postsecondary education.
The Middle College program offers the opportunity to accomplish this by combining principles of dual enrollment and early college strategies to improve college readiness and transitions. According to Blake, the goal is to engage in early outreach and create a college culture in high schools. Students create a fiveyear academic plan, offering both high school and college courses that culminate into an Associate’s Degree or 60 transferable college credits. The model also helps them avoid taking classes they do not need.
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Teens targeted in ‘vaporizing’ campaign
Del Mar’s Kaaboo Festival is near
Veteran’s Promise Program
Juul companies have targeted teenagers in recent campaigns. This poses dangerous threats to a teen’s health.
The music, comedy, and arts festival will be held on Sept. 1315. Attendees will be able to experience a variety of events.
Palomar seeks to implement a Veterans Promise program that will provide veterans with additional financial support.
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2 • NEWS
September 9, 2019
t BRIEFLY t UPCOMING EVENTS
Tuesday 9 - 10 a.m. Coffee with a Cop TLC 112 2 p.m. Women’s Soccer v. LA Harbor 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Establishing Financial Goals TLC
Wednesday 2 p.m. Introducing the Anita & Stan Maag Food and Nutrition Center TLC 112
Thursday
PALOMAR ALUM MAKES UCF’S FOOTBALL ROSTER SAN MARCOS --On Aug. 28, former Comet football player Bryce Walker made the football roster at The University Of Central Florida as a walk-on. Walker is a wide receiver who played for the Comets during the 2017 and 2018 seasons. In eight career games, he reeled in three touchdowns with 466 receiving yards on 44 receptions. The UCF Knights are an NCAA Division
I school. They made waves in the college football world after going 13-0 in 2017 and self proclaiming themselves as National Champions after not making it into the College Football Playoffs. They followed that performance with a 12-1 record in 2018. Walker is from Jacksonville, FL which is 145 miles south of UCF in Orlando, FL. — Jordan Spurgeon
M.E.CH.A. TO HOST PANEL ON GENTRIFICATION
4 - 6 p.m. Gentrification Panel MD 157
Friday 3 p.m. Women’s Soccer v. Mt. San Jacinto 5 p.m. Women’s Volleyball v. Bakersfield
Monday 9 - 10 a.m. Mindfulness, Meditation, and Relaxation Strategies TLC 112
SAN MARCOS --Palomar College’s M.E.Ch.A. group will be hosting a panel on Gentrification and its effects on our communities from 4 to 6 p.m. on Sept. 12 in MD 157. Speakers from the Human Rights Council of Oceanside, People Over Profits, and San Diego Tenants United will be present at the panel. The groups will be discussing Gentrifica-
tion, its effects on our local communities, as well as providing information on how tenants can avoid exploitation from landlords. There is also time provided for Q&A. The event is free and open to the public. If students have any questions or for more information, contact M.E.Ch.A. at mechapalomar@gmail. com — Ana Acosta
Wednesday 5 p.m. Women’s Volleyball v. Miramar
Friday 7 p.m. Men’s Soccer v. Cosumnes River
Tuesday
Digital Broadcasting students (from left to right) Antonio Flores, Jordan Spurgeon, Joseph Jauregui, Jordan Mougier, and Angy Moran received Emmy Awards for their individual film work produced at Palomar College on Jun. 15. Jordan Spurgeon/The Telescope
STUDENTS AND PCTV FACULTY BRING HOME NINE EMMY AWARDS SAN MARCOS --Multiple Digital Broadcasting students and PCTV faculty from Palomar College received nine Emmy awards for Outstanding Student Achievements on June 15. Antonio Flores, Jordan Spurgeon, Angy Moran, Jordan Mougier and Joey Jaregui were among the students who received awards for their individual work produced at Palomar. Along with students,
the PCTV team that created and produced the documentary “Shattered Dreams” received four Emmy Awards for the film’s writing, editing, directing and documentary program. The nine students traveled to an awards ceremony, hosted by the Pacific Southwest Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, in Las Vegas to receive the awards. “To be awarded by a group of our peers just
shows that the level of our work is on par with and exceeds those with much larger budgets and staff than we have,” Manager Jim Odom of ETV and KKSM Radio said in a Palomar News press release. San Marcos City Council will be honoring the Emmy award winners at the City Council meeting at 6 p.m. on Sept. 24 in the city building. — Sophia Bauder
3 p.m. Women’s Soccer v. Grossmont
ENROLLMENT RATES REVEAL OVERALL INCREASE ACROSS SATELLITE CAMPUSES
Wednesday 3:30 p.m. Women’s Water Polo v. San Diego Mesa
Thursday 2 p.m. Arboretum Grand Opening Edwin and Frances Hunter
Tony Rangel, Grounds Supervisor and President of Friends of the Arboretum revealed the newly renovated trails of the Edwin and Frances Hunter Arboretum on Aug. 6. Ana Acosta/ The Telescope
NEWLY RENOVATED ARBORETUM SET TO OPEN LATE SEPTEMBER
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Friday 2 p.m. Men’s Soccer v. Citrus 4 p.m. Women’s Soccer v. Mira Costa 5 p.m. Women’s Volleyball v. Grossmont
Saturday 6 p.m. Football v. Ventura Escondido High School
SAN MARCOS --Palomar College Administrators will be hosting the grand opening for the newly renovated Edwin and Frances Hunter arboretum at 2 p.m. on Sept. 26. The event will showcase a new groundwater well and the establishment of ADA compliant trails.
The lower trails in the arboretum will now be accessible for students with disabilities. Admission to the event is free and open to the public. The event will be held in the Arboretum, located across from the Natural Sciences building by Parking Lot 5. — Haley Hardy
SAN MARCOS --In a recent press release sent out on Sept. 3 from the President’s Office of Palomar, enrollment records indicated that there has been an overall 2.36 percent in Full-Time Equivalent Students. According to the report, the increases have been a result of increasing tutoring access to students as well as having quality educators and faculty. The Rancho Bernardo campus experienced a 24.75 percent bump up
in enrollment and the Fallbrook Center’s enrollment also raised by 8.47 percent. Distance Education enrollment increased by 12.71 percent.
The Camp Pendleton center’s enrollment decreased by 7 percent, but according to the report, this is as a result of a “larger than average amount of deployments.” Along with this, the Escondido Campus enrollment reduced by 2.41 percent and the San Marcos campus by .37 percent. Administrators hope to see a further increase in enrollment as Fast Track 2 classes will begin in October. — Ana Acosta
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Counselors will be assigned to each of the high schools to ensure the transition is seamless. Blake said the program has a “proven track record throughout the country,” and “data shows that once you create that culture and program...students are highly likely to graduate from high school…and more likely to go to college.” The National Early College High School Initiative shows that in early college, which is similar to Middle College, 94 percent of students earn transferable college credits compared to 10 percent of students nationally. Thirty percent of early college students also earn an associate’s degree certificate along with a high school diploma. In addition, the Middle College model allows students to enroll in college courses at no cost. Blake said that she and Palomar want to ensure that “higher education is accessible and affordable for everybody.” “I credit Dr. Blake and the executive team for really thinking forward, (in regards to what) our community and region really need in order to fill that (education) gap,” said Julie Lanthier Bandy, Acting Director of Public Affairs and Communications, “We’re doing everything we can creatively and strategically to make sure we help with that situation.” Each site will be shaped to best benefit the students in the area, such as implementing a manufacturing, agricultural-focused program at the Fallbrook Education Center. Palomar is also looking at an online option for homeschool students. This approach is influenced by the fact that Palomar’s campuses are spread out, and so students have more options academically. “I think it’s a wonderful opportunity for us,” said Blake, “I think it just really reaffirms our commitment to North County...and to the families here, that we want to make higher education accessible and affordable for them.” As Blake said, “At Palomar, we make it possible.” SAGUIRRE@THE-TELESCOPE.COM
Palomar College will be implementing a Promise program that seeks to financially support veterans. Kiana Teixeira/The Telescope
New Veteran’s Promise Program to ‘maximize financial support’ for students and Research at Palomar college, is in the process of hosting a survey with veterans currently on campus. The survey will provide more information in regards to determining the structure and functionality of the program. “We have some veteran students,” said Julie Banther, Acting Director of Public Affairs and Communications, “there are only 10 (veterans in the survey) right now, so the idea is to expand that through the data and the analysis so we understand the best way to
(implement the program).” Once the survey is completed, the program will be established to provide additional financial support for veterans. Veterans who are recipients of the GI Bill can expect to receive financial assistance from the Veteran’s Promise as supplementary funds outside of the GI Bill. The GI Bill provides financial assistance for tuition and textbook payments for veterans. During winter and spring breaks, veterans can often face a break in funding. The Vet-
erans Promise will work as a wrap-around program and will make sure that veterans have enough funds for living expenses while in school. The survey will be launched on Sept. 9. Currently, it is uncertain when the Veteran’s Promise program will be established, but President Blake assures that once the numbers of the survey are in, they will have a better sense of when to initiate the implementation.
would provide students with nightly hotel vouchers. Although vouchers could provide relief, it raises concerns in execution. Blake mentioned that transitional housing would be located at the nearby hotels, and would cost $100 a night, and overall $3,000 a month. It’s intended to be a temporary solution until permanent student housing is established at Palomar. There is also the issue of securing donor support, which could take months from the time a decision is made to move forward. This is why Smith is fighting for a more immediate solution. Approval of overnight parking could put Palomar College ahead of the curve. Anthony White speaks in front of the media at a press conference Assembly Bill 302 proabout Assembly Bill 302 preceeding the hearing at the State Asposes a new law that resembly on April 2, 2019. Sukhi Heumann/The Telescope quires California colleges to offer parking and use of shower facilities to students Hope Lab surveyed 123 dent Dr. Joi Lin Blake, overnight. institutions were surveyed, Palomar’s president doesn’t This bill was proposed including Palomar College. see sttudents sleeping in by assembly member Marc Sixty percent of respon- their cars as a fit solution. Berman who, after heardents enrolled in two-year “I think that as a society, ing from numerous homeinstitutions reported facing we can do better than that,” less students, wanted to act housing insecurities, while Blake said. quickly. 18 percent reported to have In opposition to overIn an article by The Sacbeen homeless currently or night parking, she has pro- ramento Bee, Berman is in the past year. posed a ‘safer’ transitional quoted as saying, “the harsh President/Superinten- housing program that reality is that students are
already sleeping in their vehicles. When we do not provide a safe place for students to sleep, we force them into the shadows.” He further explains that the long term approach is more housing, but overnight parking is a step towards ensuring student safety for now. Many details regarding overnight parking at Palomar still need to be assessed. Smith discussed how there are many reasons why establishing the overnight parking program at Palomar would look good for the college. “Any (reason) is a good enough reason to do it alone,” Smith said. “And we have all three. I personally think it’s a no brainer.” Smith said that Palomar officials could likely utilize the lot located at the front of campus near the football field. Due to its close proximity to bathroom facilities and the single entrance and exit would make it easier to monitor and keep safe. The support for students wouldn’t stop there. Smith wants overnight parking to be act as a starting point for help.
“We’re not just saying ‘okay you’re here, stay as long as you like,’” Smith said. “We also want to connect students to resources to get them out of that situation.” He believes this is a way to find students in need. “I’m not going to stop talking about it until it gets done, and I believe it will.” Smith has gained support on this matter from numerous faculty senate members and has been spending countless hours walking the campus to inform students and collect signatures. He plans to further address this matter at the next governing board meeting, which will take place at 5 p.m. on Sept. 10 in SSC-1. Smith has requested to place the overnight parking on the governing board item agenda. All students and staff are welcome to attend the meeting. To learn more about the overnight parking issue or to sign the petition, contact Linus Smith at lsmith1@ palomar.edu.
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Palomar’s Promise Program will be extending a helping hand to the campus’ veteran community. President Joi Lin Blake hopes that a Veteran’s Promise program will be able to provide students with additional financial support while completing their education at Palomar. “We’re making sure that we’ve done all we can do for our students,” Blake said in a recent interview. According to Blake,
Palomar administrators began to look at the other demographics on campus who require financial support. When Blake discovered that veterans make up the majority of poverty rates in North County, she wanted to see how Palomar can make obtaining a higher education less of a hassle. The Promise program is mainly funded through donors and AB 19, the state bill that funds California Community College Promise programs. Michelle Barton, Senior Director of Planning
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4 • LIFESTYLE
September 9, 2019
Did you even summer? A how-to-tell guide
The rides at the San Diego County Fair are reflected on the San Dieguito River on June 12, 2019, in Del Mar, Calif. Photo courtesy of Hayne Palmour IV/San Diego Union-Tribune/TNS
Nicole Villanueva STAFF EDITOR
As we enter the fall semester and live out the rest of our summer vibes before heading into the land of pumpkin spice everything, let’s reflect. Did you bask in the sunshine glory of the season? In other words, did you even summer? Here are a few ways to tell. Scoop’s Ahoy, the flayed, Alexei. If these words mean nothing to you, did you even sum-
mer? If these words strike your heart, you watched Season 3 of “Stranger Things” and you loved it as much as housewives love Billy Hargrove in a pair of red lifeguard shorts. You now understand the significant difference between a strawberry and cherry Slurpee. Bonus points if you killed the entire season in less than 24 hours. You sat in a 4-D massage chair and almost bought a jacuzzi for a once-in-a-lifetime deal.
You made regrettable fried food choices. You grinned and howled on rides in sheer terror as you internally feared for your life. And then complained about how expensive it all was. Maybe you saw that Palomar’s Telescope Newspaper and Impact Magazine won Best of Show (shameless plug). If this sounds familiar, you made it out the San Diego County Fair. Way to summer! It was a hot day, cravings kicked in and you
reached for a piece of fruit. Maybe it was a peach or a mango. There wasn’t time for napkins or plates. You ate it over the sink like a savage as juice dripped all over your hands and face. Classic summer move. Surely you had ice cream. Maybe you had shaved ice. But if you didn’t enjoy the two combined into one gamechanging dessert called a Baltimore Snowball, did you even summer? For those who know, you know. For everyone else, do yourself a flavor favor and head to the Baltimore Snowball shack in Escondido and delight your sweet tooth. Try one of their many combinations like The Elvis: peanut butter and banana shaved ice atop chocolate ice cream, drizzled with gooey peanut butter sauce. Or Ocean City Sunset: banana, orange and peach ice atop orange sherbert, surrounded by marshmallow fluff.
Just don’t go on Sunday, they’re closed. Taking a scenic hike or catching an awesome sunset (don’t forget to post it) is great. But did you spend an entire day in your pajamas, permanently attached to the couch? Reaching your peak effort only to get up and answer the door for your pizza delivery. Now that’s a beautiful thing. And summer just isn’t complete if you don’t spend an entire day ignoring all
your responsibilities and feeling guilty. But alas, summer is coming to an end and it’s back to the grind. Time to dust off the pizza crumbs and lay your #hotgirlsummer to rest. And as the homework load begins to rise and your skin starts to pale, find comfort. Physical comfort, because at least you’re not covered in sweat from simply existing. NVILLANUEVA@THE-TELESCOPE.COM
“Stranger Things 3” dropped on July 4 on Netflix. Photo courtesy of Netflix/Tribune News Service
Newly open and noteworthy in North County Nicole Villanueva STAFF EDITOR
In case you missed it, here are the new North County spots worth putting on your radar next time hunger or thirst strike. It may not be entirely new, but it’s new to North County, so it makes the list. Shakey’s Pizza Parlor arrived in Escondido and locals are excited with nostalgia. Their pies won’t have you raving about the best pizza ever. But they satisfy your basic cravings and what they lack in artisan they make up for in fun.
This location is spacious. It caters to your sports viewing pleasure. And it has an arcade. Great for large groups and you can expect some rowdy kids, (or adults) running around. Located inside the Atlas World Fresh Market in Poway is a new addition called Cham Hotdog. If you’re looking for something a little out of the ordinary this Korean, street food-style spot in Poway is worth checking out. Don’t expect anything fancy, but do expect friendly service and kickass food. These are unlike any hotdog you’ve had be-
Sancho’s Tacos, the newly opened taco shop in Oceanside, California, houses the old-school Latin-American vibes. Adel Bautista/The Telescope
fore. Think sausage meets doughnut, meets cheese, meets corndog and maybe a potato. You have to experience it for yourself. Bonus: It’s mom and pop style, eating here is supports small, local business. Sancho’s Tacos. You’ll have to venture to the coast for this one, but you won’t be disappointed. Oceanside has taken taco shop to a new level with this one. Get your phones ready, you’re going to want to snap some pictures. This place is dealing out hard, old-school, Latin-American type vibes.
And it’s all in fun and delicious too. In addition to the basics they offer vegetarian friendly options like the flaco taco. Hard kombucha, the healthy way to booze. Well sort of. At the very least you’re multitasking. Catching a buzz while adding gut balancing probiotics to your booze belly. Local Roots Kombucha recently opened in Vista and offers a variety of locally brewed, seasonally flavored hard and nonalcoholic kombuchas on tap. This location brings a laid-back, communal, nature aesthetic indoors.
Local Roots Kombucha recently opened in Vista, California. Adel Bautista/The Telescope
For your entertainment there’s games like jumbo sized Connect Four and Jenga, and some nights feature live music. If you’re really looking to be productive while you drink head over on a Sunday at 10:30 for booch yoga. Can we ever have a large enough caffeine supply? No. And if you’re looking to venture beyond Starbucks try Koffie, Escondido’s new coffee shop. This spot brings a bit of a hipster vibe to the downtown Grand Ave block. Even if you can’t stand hipsters you have to admit they brew a mean bean.
The space has a modern minimalist charm and makes for a good place to plug in and work or catch up with friends. The baristas like to get creative with seasonal creations so you can expect to try something new and unique here. They also serve homemade waffles, yum. Gotta love the up and coming of North County. And next time you or any of your friends are in a food or drink rut any of these options are bound to inspire your taste buds. NVILLANUEVA@THE-TELESCOPE.COM
The newly opened Shakey’s Pizza Parlor located in Escondido, California. Adel Bautista/The Telescope
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Trump’s Title X rules need to go Katy Lynn STAFF EDITOR
Trump’s administration is changing Title X for the worse. Planned Parenthood has decided to withdraw from the federal funding program and women are now preparing to struggle financially with their own reproductive healthcare. The reason they had come to this decision was that Trump had created a new “gag” rule for Title X in February that announced
Title X recipients were not allowed to discuss any details other than getting an abortion. These details include locations of clinics and providers. Trump also removed the former requirement that pregnant patients who are funded by Title X are informed of all available options, like adoption, counseling and abortion. According to Planned Parenthood Action, about 1.6 million people normally rely on the $286 mil-
lion in grants that federal Title X supplies to groups in order to provide services. In addition, before the Affordable Care Act went into effect, a little over one in three women had struggled with paying for birth control. It’s not possible to know how much funding this will take away from Planned Parenthood, but it is known that many patients will be affected due to a major loss of mobile clinics, an increase in medical expenses and an increase in wait
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Teens have been targeted for vaping tools. Benjamin King/The Telescope
Teens targeted in “Vaporized” Campaign Haley Hardy STAFF WRITER
The company Juul has been targeting teens with ads and it needs to stop. Vape pens were initially developed to help adults who wanted to stop smoking. Vaping has become popular for more than just quitting tobacco because it is easy to use, has a variety of flavors and is discreet.
While a conventional cigarette is burned, which can be seen and smelt, with a vape pen nothing is burned, which makes it difficult to detect. This quality has made vaping especially popular with teens since they can vape between classes or in the bathroom with little chance of getting caught. Juul is a popular brand of e-cigarette, so popular that some
teens are referring to vaping as juuling. According to an article from USA TODAY, Juul is a new vaping device that’s gone viral on high school and college campuses and doesn’t look like a vaping device at all. It is extremely easy to transport and almost looks like a USB stick. Also in USA TODAY, U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer has called Juul’s flavors too “kid-
times for those who need reproductive healthcare. Title X has been our nation’s only dedicated source of federal funding for family planning for over 40 years, according to the National Family Planning and Reproductive Health Association. They were annually funded by Congress, and for many low-income people, they are the main providers of good quality family planning and preventative care. Without a doubt, when all women have
the opportunity to access birth control, there are much lower chances of unintended pregnancy and pregnancy in minors. Birth control contraceptives are also proven to help improve issues involved with reproductive health. Although some feel that a woman must be responsible and financially stable in order to provide the funds for her own family planning, many women absolutely need assistance regarding their situations. With this
new change in Title X, some are making every effort to save their healthcare. The rules that Trump’s administration changed have previously been in place for nearly two decades. Women should have the opportunity to get free or discounted contraceptives, as well as education and advice related to having children, and these new rules are starting to make it difficult for many.
friendly,” and the device’s popularity has adults wondering what can be done to address it. Some doctors warn that the device, originally meant as a smoking alternative, could lead users to smoke cigarettes themselves. Another concern is that marijuana can be used in some vape pens, including Juul, enhancing the nicotine effect. Step back, and you can start to see that a device that is a convenient alternative for some, is actually a mechanism used by the nicotine industry for a whole new crop of teens addicted to the drug. This seems deliberate when you look at the marketing strategies being used and is something the nicotine industry does not want the public to recognize. Flavors such as peanut butter cup and bubble gum are most definitely not used to entice most adults. Advertising for
traditional cigarettes is strictly regulated. There can’t be anyone looking cool, no cartoons, and no bright colors are allowed that play up sweet, flavored cigarettes that might be appealing to teens. These restrictions don’t necessarily apply to vaping products. According to Forbes, Juul’s advertising includes youthful models in crop tops with the campaign name, “Vaporized.” In this campaign, models who were vaping were young and attractive, targeting teens who want to be thought of as cool. Compounding the problem of appealing to kids is that the Juul device is easily available online. Although an age restriction is required for buying online, teens can easily bypass this by lying about their ages and using prepaid visa cards. Dr. Jonathan Winickoff, a Harvard Medical School Pro-
fessor of Pediatrics, and a tobacco control researcher, states targeting teens is bad because typical methods for fighting nicotine addiction don’t work for teens. Additionally, one of the side effects of nicotine addiction in teens is damage to the developing brain, including lasting impairment to memory and attention span, as well as increased psychiatric conditions such as depression and anxiety. While some might not consider these risks enough reason to prevent teens from vaping, there is the added detriment of contaminants from the devices ending up in the user’s lungs. Since these products have such negative side effects, the same laws restricting advertisement for cigarettes should apply to vape products such as Juul.
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What are your thoughts on Sony buying back the cinematic rights for Spider-Man? “I support Sony because Disney exploits their characters for money and Sony just wants to preserve Spiderman’s image and not overplay it.”
“I don’t like how big companies let money get in the way of something the fans would actually enjoy.”
- Chris Profitt, Criminal Investigation major
- Ilias Armayo, Environmental Arts major
“I feel like what they’re doing is a big ‘F U’ to the fans, and it feels like they’re just doing it for the money, but I also feel like they’ll agree on something eventually, but for the most part it seems like it’s just two big companies that just want money and don’t really care about the fans at this point.” - Bryant Lizzaraj, Digital Film major
“I feel like personally they should just forget about the money and focus on the people who actually watch the movies because a lot of people really care about the Spider-man movies.” - Nathan Lopez, Business Management major
6 • ARTS & CULTURE
September 9, 2019
Does Fortnite Season “X” live up to the hype? Alex Garcia STAFF EDITOR
Six weeks into Fortnite Battle Royale’s 10th season, known as “Season X”, the questions on everyone’s minds are “Is the new battle pass worth getting?” and “what changes did Epic make to the map?” Let’s begin with the battle pass, which contains new skins, cosmetics such as gliders, pickaxes, and back blings. These cosmetics become unlockable as you do the challenges that are given weekly and level up as the season progresses. The skins that come with the battle pass look pretty cool and if you decide to do some of the challenges, not only do you unlock the skin, you also get to unlock other cool styles and variants that you may like more than just the regular skin. The battle pass is 950 v-bucks, which translates to $9.50 and I encourage anyone who plays Fortnite a lot to buy it. In Season X, Epic decided to make some good changes to the map, which include bringing back some points of interest (POIs) that have not been in the game since Season 4. The
Fortnite Battle Royale has released its latest season, “Season X”. Courtesy of Bago Games/Flickr.
returning points of interest are called Factories and Dusty Depot. Dusty Divot took Dusty Depot’s name after a meteor crashed into it in Season 4 and since then has remained the same. The Fortnite community as a whole pressured Epic to bring back the old Factories and the original Dusty and the fans got what they wanted. When speaking with students from Palomar about
what they thought about the changes made to map here’s what they had to say. “Ever since the Factories and Dusty depot got replaced, I always wanted them to come back because I use to love landing at these POIs,” Palomar student Erik Reyes said about the changes made to the map. “This change was kind of bad at the beginning because since these POIs had been gone
for a while, everyone wanted to go and see if there were any changes made, which made it a very hard place to land but now since time has passed it has gone back to normal and I hope that Epic decides never to remove them again.” Not all the changes to the map were so well-received. Unfortunately, Epic decided to remove several transportation items like the quad-
crasher and ballers, and decided to add the overpowered B.R.U.T.E. machine - a robot that fires missiles and shoots a shotgun. These changes have completely changed the game for the worse by giving inexperienced players a weapon that easily allows them to win the fight. There have been many changes to try and balance the machine, but it truly
does not fix the problem. The community as a whole feels that these B.R.U.T.E. robots should be removed and vaulted. Some of Fortnite’s biggest streamers have gone to play other games because they feel that the robots ruin the game and make it not enjoyable as it once was. “When the season originally began you figured that these robots wouldn’t be so powerful and you could destroy them easily, but that is far from the truth,” Palomar student Rick Garcia said about the robots. “When you come across one of these machines, it is almost nearly impossible to kill these machines, unless you get really lucky and survive its missiles. I get so frustrated with these things that sometimes I don’t even want to even think about Fortnite. They need to be removed immediately so Fortnite can be fun again.” As you can see, the community is split on whether or not Season X is good or bad. The only way to know for sure is to hop on and play it for yourself. Good Luck! AGARCIA@THE-TELESCOPE.COM
Kaaboo festival coming soon to the Del Mar Fairgrounds Ripp Friesen STAFF EDITOR
This September the music festival Kaaboo Del Mar will be coming to San Diego, featuring big-name artists in music, comedy and art. According to its website, Kaaboo is not a festival, it’s a “new kind of entertainment and arts experience designed around comfort, hospitality and good times.” For those who are able to
go, the Kaaboo festival offers an immersive escape for patrons who want to listen to their favorite musicians or comedians, get lost in art and eat good food. “Kaaboo was created by music lovers for music lovers,” the Kaaboo website states. Kaaboo features musicians from different genres like Pop, Rock and EDM. This year’s line up for music will include musicians such as Duran Duran, The Cult,
Kings of Leon, and Sublime With Rome. For some, Kaaboo is about going and being able to experience many fun an exciting bands and having a good time with good vibes. For others, it’s about laughing so hard at the comedians that your sides start to hurt. The comedy event will feature comedians like Bob Saget, Jen Kirkman, and Wayne Brady. The festival even offers an art gallery where patrons
can walk around and see murals and art installations. The art galleries will feature works from Alla Tsank, Ariel Gold, Carly Ealey and Chime. Tickets for the festival can be pricey, ranging from $159 all the way up to $3,999 depending on how many days you choose to attend, and if you want to go with the VIP option. While the festival offers student and military discounts, some college stu-
dents still find it hard to go to big events like this. “I’ve always heard about it but being a broke college student makes it difficult to do anything,” Palomar College student Kristen Can said. The festival will be held Friday, Sept. 13 from 2 p.m. to 12 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 14 from 1 p.m. to 12 a.m. and Sunday, Sept. 15 from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. The festival will be located at the Del Mar Fairgrounds and Racetrack.
The Kaaboo website suggests bringing small bags, blankets, and sunscreen since most of the festival will be outside. For more information on the festival and a full list of all the artists performing, or to buy tickets go to www. kaaboodelmar.com. RFRIESEN@THE-TELESCOPE.COM
Pennywise is making a comeback in “IT Chapter 2” Alex Garcia STAFF EDITOR
As we inch closer and closer to Halloween what better way to start the fall season, than with a supernatural horror film known as “It Chapter 2.” “It Chapter 2” is the sequel to 2017 film “It,” in which 7 children known as “The Losers Club” from Derry, Maine encounter an evil, otherworldly, demon clown known as Pennywise who feeds on the brother of one of their friends, and is now coming for them. The children must face their own personal demons in the process of defeating him
and in hoping to rescue their friend. At the end of the first movie, they make a blood pact stating that if Pennywise ever returns they will return and defeat him once again. Now, 27 years have passed since the children defeated Pennywise in the first film. They learn that Pennywise has returned Bill Skarsgard as Pennywise the Clown. Photo courtesy of Tribune to prey on the children News Service of Derry, and due to the second one this is what said. “I hope the plot is as blood pact they made as they had to say. interesting as the first and children, they come back “The first ‘It’ movie has lots of jumpscares.” to defeat him once and for was so great, it was every“I hope the second one all. thing I was hoping for and blows the first one out When speaking with more. I can only hope that of the water and that’s Palomar students about the second one brings all gonna be hard to do bewhat they thought about the same things that the cause the first one was the first film and what first one did,” Palomar pretty damn good. It had they hope comes from the student Elizabeth Meyers me jump outta my seat a
couple times and that’s hard for scary movies to do to me because I don’t get scared easily,” said Palomar student Michael Thomas. “It Chapter 2” is directed by Andy Muschietti and written by Gary Dauberman who both did the first movie as well. The first It movie did well in the box office, setting numerous records and grossed over $700 million worldwide. It was also the highest grossing horror film of all time. There are high hopes that the second one will not disappoint and achieve higher numbers than the first.
The cast of sequel is the adult selves of the children in the first one. It includes actors James McAvoy who plays Bill Denbrough who still has a big grudge for Pennywise as he killed his brother 27 years earlier, Jessica Chastain who plays Beverly Marsh, Bill Hader who plays Richie Tozier, and Bill Skarsgard who plays none other than Pennywise the clown. “It Chapter 2” is set to release on Sept. 6, 2019, so be sure to go to your local movie theaters, and be ready for one hell of a scare! AGARCIA@THE-TELESCOPE.COM
SPORTS • 7
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Palomar Fall Sports. Photos coutesy of Hugh Cox and Sonia Rodriguez.
Football Jordan Spurgeon STAFF EDITOR Palomar football is primed to make a deep playoff push this season in the Southern Conference. The Comets finished 6-4 in the regular season last year and averaged 375.5 yards per game on offense. In the playoffs, they lost in the Beach Bowl to Southwestern College 28-24.
Led by head coach Joe Early, they are positioned to make it further into the postseason in 2019. They have 38 freshmen and 26 sophomores returning to the squad. Some key sophomores to watch out for are: Quarterback Rodney Thompson, Wide Receiver Johnny Armentrout, Running back Damon Wigand, Linebacker Chris Calhoun, Defensive back Jay Craft and Linebacker
Women’s Volleyball Giovanni Herrera. They will be on the road for two weeks to take on Southwestern College on Sept. 14 and Citrus College on Sept. 21. On September 28 they will have a home game at 6 p.m. against Ventura College. All home games are played at Escondido High School. JSPURGEON@THE-TELESCOPE.COM
Sophia Bauder STAFF WRITER The Palomar Comets women’s volleyball team is diving into the new season with five upcoming games. On Sept. 11, the Comets will play an away game hosted by Golden West at 5 p.m. Following that there will be two home games, one on Sept. 13 starting at 5 p.m. against Bakersfield and another one on Sept. 18
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The 2018 season was not ideal for the Palomar Comets men’s soccer team. With a record of 5-12-3, the Comets struggled to compete with many of their opponents. Over the summer, the Comets lost their lead scorer and two-time PCAC All-Conference
player, Aaron Garcia, who signed a letter of intent to William Penn University in Oskaloosa, Iowa. They won their season home opener 2-1 against the Moorpark College Raiders on Tuesday, Aug. 27. The goals scored by freshman Will Eskridge and sophomore Arturo Soltero was enough to hold back Moorpark, as the Raiders scored a late
goal in the second half. On Aug. 29, they lost 3-1 against Norco College. Freshman Henrique Rubim scored the lone goal for the Comets. They now move to 1-1 on the season. They have three away games in a row on Sept. 7, 10 and 17. NCASADONA@THE-TELESCOPE.COM
Erik Lennox STAFF WRITER Palomar’s women’s golf has teed off the season with a fresh roster including three freshmen and one sophomore. The four golfers on the roster are sophomore Maricel Nabor and freshmen Kathy Henderson, Hailey Bjernkes and Kumi Higuci.
Cross Country Kyle Dyer STAFF WRITER Palomar Cross Country is off to the races. So far, both teams have run one event. It was the Tour de Cuesta meet in San Luis Obispo. The women finished in second place with 50 points and the men finished in third place with 74 points. Sophomores Jolie Beentjes, Mila Beentjes, Breeana Frain and Lessli Maldonado are re-
turning to the women’s team this year. Additionally, several freshman got off to a great start including Addison Rose who finished sixth overall in the first meet with a time of 21:51.40 and Liliana Prieto who finished seventh with a time of 22:02.80. The men have only one sophomore on their team, Marcus Cumminskey who finished in 30th place with a time of 27:12.90. The rest of the team is made up of freshman
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Led by Head Coach Kody Moffatt, the men are coming off of a 2018 season that ended with three players on
the All-Pacific Coast Athletic Conference first team and two others on the second team. Palomar Men’s Water Polo will be playing in the Mt. SAC Tournament on
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The women started their season by placing fifth out of nine teams at the South Coast Classic with an overall score of 783 and finishing behind Mt. San Antonio College who ended with 664. Freshman Kathy Henderson led the Comets with a score of 77 on day one and 80 for day two, for combined a score of 157, finishing seventh overall in the
tournament. Their next tournament is on Sept. 9 at Mt. San Jacinto at 11:00 a.m. They will then continue away tournament play on Sept. 11 at Fullerton Community College. Their first home tournament will be on Sept. 25 at St. Marks Golf Course.
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Women’s Soccer Miguel Velasquez Campos, Robert Carney, Patrick Zimbalmann, Isaiah Ralph, Aaron Ruiz and Christin Tobin. At their first meet Campos finished in fifth place with a time of 23:23.60. Their second meet took place on Sept. 6 at the Palomar Invitational. Their next meet will be the SoCal Preview on Sept. 13 at Mission Bay Park. KDYER@THE-TELESCOPE.COM
Men’s Water Polo Summer Aguirre
Comets have several returning players, Emily Lopp, Laurel Kerner, Alina Lecakes-Jones, Maile Counts and Zandrea Brown to help lead the team to a winning season.
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Men’s Soccer Nicholas Casadona
against San Diego Miramar. A key loss for the 2019 team is Mikayla Seiler who is now at Western Oregon University. Seiler played both indoor and beach volleyball but committed to play indoor volleyball. Currently, Western Oregon University is an NCAA Division II school. The Women’s Volleyball Comets will have to adjust to the loss and push forward this season. Despite this loss, the
Sept. 20 before facing San Diego Mesa College at home on Sept. 25. SAGUIRRE@THE-TELESCOPE.COM
Nicholas Casadona STAFF WRITER
With the 2018 season behind them, the Palomar Comets Women’s Soccer team looks toward 2019 Last year, the Comets had one victory, which consisted of a 3-0 Divisional Conference shutout over San Diego Miramar. In May 2019, the Palomar Comets also lost two key players from their team, who both signed to
four-year universities. Samantha Kaye-Toral, a previous starting midfielder for Palomar, committed to Central Michigan University, which is an NCAA Division I school. Along with defender Madison Dickinson, who committed to NAIA Division I school Ottawa University in Arizona. The women Comets have their first regular season game of the season on Sept. 3, 2019, at 3 p.m. and will be on Minkoff Field at
the Palomar San Marcos campus. They will play away on Sept. 6, starting at 1 p.m. at Golden West College in Huntington Beach, then back home for the following two games. The Comets will play L.A. Harbor on Sept. 10 at 2 p.m. and Mt. San Jacinto on Sept. 13 at 3 p.m.
Simon is looking at her three veteran players to guide the freshmen in the season ahead. Last year, Women’s Water Polo landed three athletes on the All-Pacific Coast Athletic Conference first team and
two on the second team. The Comets’ next meet is on Sept. 25 at home versus San Diego Mesa College
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Women’s Water Polo
Summer Aguirre STAFF EDITOR
On the women’s side, Head Coach Mandy Simon is leading a team of 10 Comets. Seven of them are firstyear athletes.
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8 • SPORTS
September, 9, 2019
Hugh Gerhardt Announced as Interim Acting Director of Athletics Jordan Spurgeon STAFF EDITOR
Hugh Gerhardt is now leading one of the largest community college intercollegiate athletic departments in California. Palomar features 22 total sports teams. There are 11 men’s and 11 woman’s teams plus a co-ed cheerleading team. Gerhardt is a permanent member of the faculty and an associate professor of kinesiology. He started at Palomar College in 1998 as a full-time physical education instructor and the men’s volleyball coach. He coached the men’s volleyball team for six years before becoming the coach of the men’s cross country team for the past 13 seasons. Scott Cathcart, who served as Director of Athletics at Palomar for 12 years, announced his deci-
sion to retire in Jan. 2019. He had a 42 year career in institutional-based athletics. Before coming to Palomar College, Gerhardt served as the women’s head volleyball coach at Cuesta Community College in San Luis Obispo. He led the Cougars to the California Community College Athletic Association State Championships back to back in 1985 and 1986. Gerhardt studied and played soccer at Foothill Community College in 1975 and 1976. He was on the Owls’ State Championship team in 1976. He finished his studies at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with a bachelor’s degree in physical education. He went on to earn his masters degree two years later at Cal Poly SLO as well. Hugh Gerhardt, the new Acting Director of Athletics at Palomar College. Photo courtesy of Cara Heise
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Palomar College 2018-19 Transfer Athletes Jordan Spurgeon STAFF EDITOR
During the 2018-19 school year, many Palomar College student-athletes played well enough on the field to earn scholarships to play at fouryear universities. In total there were 43 student-athletes to either transfer to four-year schools or earn an athletic scholarship to those institutions.
These schools include both NCAA and NAIA levels of competition. Student-athletes received either full (F) or partial (P) scholarships to play their sport. Some transferred academically (Tfr.) and others walked on to a team without a scholarship (WO).
Football
Mikel Barkley (TexasChristain University) F Josh Castrellon (Waldorf University) F Spencer Katoanga(Austin Peay University) F Zach Morel (Waldorf University) F Devin Nilson (Henderson State University) F Nicholas So’oto (Harding University) F Bryce Walker (University of Central Florida) WO Arnold Yoder (Kansas Wesleyan) P
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Baseball
Jared Burch (Houston Baptist University) P Adrian Collazo (Cal State Monterey Bay) P Justin Folz (St. Johns University) P Caleb Harmond (Texas Wesleyan University) P Hayden Hastings (Tulane University) P Mitchell Hayes (Hawaii Pacific University) P Everhett Hazelwood (The University of Kansas) P Justin Miller (Willamette University) Tfr. Sam Miller (Hope International University) P Jack Moberg (UC-Irvine) Tfr. Mitchell Moralez (Utah Valley State) P Jorge Murillo (Hope International) P Braden Olthoff (Tulane University) P Matt Ornelia (Lewis-Clark State College) P Trevor Omahen (High Point University) P Andrew Reitmeyer (Houston Baptist University) P Connor Zalewski (University of Hawaii) Tfr.
Men’s Golf
Jacob Montes (UC Santa Barbara)
Indoor Volleyball
Mikayla Seiler (Western Oregon University) F
Palmar Transfer Athletes. Top Left: Matt Ornelia who transfered to Lewis-Clark State. Aubree Weidmaier/The Telescope. Top Right: Mikayla Seiler who transferred to Western Oregon University. Aubree Weidmaier/The Telescope. Bottom: Emma Thomas (5) in a game on Sept. 26 vs. Southwestern College at Wallace Memorial Pool. Tracy Grassel/The Telescope.
Softball
Audrey Braun (University of Redlands) F Sarah Fisher(Oklahoma Christian University) F Allie Hughen (University of South Alabama) Jenny Lafayette (CSU San Marcos) Tfr. Kylie Pignone (Arisona State University) Tfr. Megan Wachholtz (University of the Pacific) F Jillian Zamora (Grand View University) P
Women’s Soccer
Madison Dickinson (Ottawa University) F Samantha Kaye-Toral (Central Michigan University) F
Men’s Soccer
Aaron Garcia (William Penn University) F
Women’s Basketball
Clarissa Taite (Hope International University) F
Men’s Basketball
Jamario Harris (San Diego Christian College) F
Women’s Water Polo
Samantha Roessel (CSU San Marcos) Tfr. Kelly Rowan (Ottawa University) P Emma Thomas (UC San Diego) Tfr.
Beach Volleyball
Casandra Warner (Waldorf University) F