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Photo illustration of new athletics complex by the Telescope. Blueprint courtesy of Facilities and Maintenence.
$67 million complex to be built
Men’s and women’s water polo teams played Southwestern College recently • Page 12
UPCOMING EVENTS Breast Cancer Awareness • Oct. 15, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. @ San Marcos Campus, Health Center Fast Track Classes Start • 10/16/13 Political Economy Days • Oct. 16-17, 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. @ San Marcos Campus Breast Cancer Awareness • Oct. 17, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. @ Escondido Capmus Health Center Health Fair • Oct. 21, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. @ Student Union Quad College Fair • Oct. 22, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. @ Student Union Quad
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A $67-million Athletic Complex is set to begin construction on the San Marcos campus in the winter of 2013, according to Palomar officials. An athletic/kinesiology building and a home football field where games will be played will highlight the new athletic complex that will be built on the north side of the campus near Borden Road. The project will be funded
by Prop. M, a voter-approved construction bond passed in 2006. The majority of the money and the largest addition to the complex will be spent on a new state-of-the-art, indoors athletic and kinesiology building that will replace the Dome at the south part of campus. At the 2013 Hall of Fame Induction, President Robert Deegan showed his enthusiasm about the new Athletics facilities. “We will be building a first-rate facilities to match the firs-rate kinesiology
program that Palomar offers” Deegan said. Taking over for the purpose of the Dome, the new building will host all indoor sporting events and all the Coach’s offices and training rooms as well. When asked about the new facilities for indoor sports, Coach Leigh Marshall, women’s volleyball head coach expressed her excitement for the new facilities. “It will be nice to have a court with better lighting and air flow” said Marshall. “I will
miss having home-court-advantage though, seeing as the team was 9-0 last year” Marshall added. According to Facilities Director Chris Miller, once the construction on the Athletic Complex is finished, the Dome, which is considered to be a historical landmark designed by the notable architect Buckminster Fuller, will be remodeled into a museum for Palomar. One of the newest additions
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CSU and UC applications now being accepted PAIGE HARVEY THE TELESCOPE
Though applying for college is complicated enough, the process of transferring to a university can be dizzying. October and November are the filing months for both California State University (CSU) and University of California (UC) transfer applications. Filing months are when CSU and UC schools accept applications for the next
academic year. The Transfer Center offers a variety of workshops beginning now through November, which provide assistance for Palomar students to completely and accurately fill out CSU and UC applications. “(Students) receive information on how to start and submit applications to the colleges of their choice. Completing the application is the first step in good success to transfer to a 4-year university,” said Transfer Center Assistant Brittany
Wong. “Students who come to the workshop are definitely more prepared in the transferring process after attending,” Wong said. CSU Fall 2014 admission applications open Oct. 1 and end Nov. 30. UC Fall 2014 admission applications open Nov. 1 and end Nov. 30. UC applications also require an Essay/Personal Statement. The Transfer Center hosts a workshop on how to write these, as well as a
critique workshop to help finalize your applications before submitting them. More information on these workshops can be found on the Transfer Center’s website: palomar. edu/counseling/transfercenter. Additional CSU application assistance is located at www. csumentor.edu. UC application assistance can be found at admission. universityofcalifornia.edu. PHARVEY@THE-TELESCOPE.COM
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Counselors to offer Skype? PAIGE HARVEY THE TELESCOPE
According to the counseling department website, Skype is a new alternative available for some students to schedule appointments with counselors. The appointments are not available to all students yet. The appointments are being offered on a limited basis. After being contacted by the Telescope staff, counseling officials have chosen not to release any additional information on the program. “I’m sorry, but I am not comfortable in putting this information out to the general student population at this time,” said Palomar College Counseling Chairperson P.J. DeMaris in an email update. Despite it being advertised on the counseling website, De Maris said department staff is still developing the program.
“We are in the very early stages (of the program) and these appointments are not available to all students (at this time),” De Maris said. She would not elaborate on what students do qualify for the the Skype sessions. Students contacted by The Telescope recently said they would welcome the new counseling options. “It seems like there are either too many students or not enough counselors. It takes days just to get an appointment scheduled,” said student Patrick Bara. Another student, April Peters, said “I work 40 hours a week and have always had a hard time scheduling an appointment. I would use Skype if I knew it was available to me.” For further information visit the counseling website at palomar.edu/ counseling or call the counseling front desk at (760) 891-7511. PHARVEY@THE-TELESCOPE.COM
Screen shot of the Palomar College counseling department website that shows where students can connect with a counselor via Skype.
College fair coming soon ZANDALEE ARCINIEGA THE TELESCOPE
Carl Atkinson and Daniel Banks of United Postal Service (UPS) talk to Palomar students Shantal Lomeli and Michael Nagtalon on Oct. 3. •Stephen Davis/Telescope
Local community reaches out to students JAVIER PEREZ THE TELESCOPE
Unity and communication are the cornerstones of a strong community. Those were the goals of Palomar College and local groups for Community Day on Oct. 3. Community Day is a free event with a specific aim to bring together the student body and local businesses. The second annual Community Day kicked off at 10 a.m. in the Student Union Quad with Student Activities Coordinator Lindsay Kretchman leading the charge. About 250 people showed up once the event was in full swing, and the 18 vendors had high hopes for the student turnout. 21-year-old social working major Jasmine de Andres said she wasn’t aware of the event but was drawn by “the atmosphere, so decided to walk around.” “(This event) is a day we try to focus on students,” Kretchman said. She added that the aim is to bring local vendors and groups, such as the San Marcos Boys and Girls Club, North County Health Services and
the American Cancer Association, to campus for “students to know about their services and where to get in contact with them.” North County Health Services had information for students about health care access and law changes. There was information about the start of part of the 2010 Patient Protection and Affordable Act, called Covered California. It is a new health insurance marketplace in which individuals and small businesses can get access to affordable health insurance plans, and began Oct.1. Team Mentor Program Coordinator for the Boys and Girls club, Vanessa Montes, said she hoped to recruit students as mentors and role models for local high school and middle school students to “encourage them to continue to a higher education at Palomar or to a 4-year college.” According to Kretchman, the event’s purpose is beneficial to both the students and the local vendors. She also mentioned it is a great opportunity for companies to be “in front of the student traffic.” JPEREZ@THE-TELESCOPE.COM
The Palomar Transfer Center will be hosting a College Fair on campus from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 22 by the clock tower. The Transfer Center is the place to get information and counseling to transfer to a four-year university, and staffers are hosting this event to make this information more accessible to students. Students should take advantage of this college fair so they can have their specific questions answered in person, officials said. There will be 54 universities and colleges set up with tables in the
area surrounding the clock tower. Each university will have representatives available to answer any questions students might have concerning a school. “This is their best opportunity to talk to colleges that are out of state and private institutions,” Transfer Center Assistant Brittany Wong said. She went on to list topics students may ask about, such as “the cost of transferring, what majors are offered at each college and campus life.” Other activities will be taking place during the event, such as a prize wheel at the Transfer Center booth. Two different workshops will
be available to help with California State University (CSU) applications and writing personal statements. CSU Dominguez Hills, University of California (UC) San Diego and UC Santa Barbara will also be holding one-on-one appointments with students. “Essentially our purpose is to bring (college reps) here to the campus so that (students) can use them as tool(s),” Wong said. For more information about this event, or to make an appointment to meet with one of the three universities mentioned above in private, call (760) 744-1150 ext. 2552. ZARCINIEGA@THE-TELESCOPE.COM
Political event will host speakers HEATHER RANDALL THE TELESCOPE
Experts are set to speak to Palomar College students, staff and the public about a variety of upper division level political, historical and economic topics in this semester’s Political Economy Days series. The event was originally launched in the fall of 2005 with the goal of providing Palomar College students with exposure to content they likely would not have access to until after they transfer to a four-year university, said Political Science Professor Peter Bowman, one of the organizers. “For two days every semester, we take on the qualities of a university, and we hold what is basically a research conference,” Bowman said of Oct. 16-17 event. Palomar College’s Social and Behavioral Sciences Division and the Office of Student Affairs will host this year’s selection of
lectures. Sherry Titus, director of the Office of Student Affairs (OSA) contributed funding out of the OSA’s budget to support the twoday event. “Political Economy Days present a great opportunity for our students to hear a variety of lectures on exciting, thought provoking topics. It’s always nice to be able to support events like these,” Titus said in a written statement. Resident and visiting professors alike participate in the event out of their dedication to academia and to foster student’s curiosity and passion in the issues that face our society today. Bowman said each visiting speaker will receive a $50 honorarium from Palomar College as a thank you for participating. This semester, professors will visit from California State University, San Marcos; University of California, San Diego; Scripps College and the University of San Diego to speak about a variety of
current events and challenges that exist in society. Lecture topics include but are not limited to feminization in popculture, the success of Singapore’s health care system, the social origins of weakness, and conflict development in Africa. Palomar Anthropology Professor Phil Debarros will be speaking about American democracy and the inequality that exists. His presentation will include a discussion of economic inequality, the Occupy Wall Street movement, as well as the current political situation, and the dangers of party radicalization as it exists in present day. All lectures are open to the public and run from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday. Seating is limited, so it is advised to arrive early. For a detailed schedule, visit www.palomar.edu/ ehp/politicalEconDays.htm. HRANDALL@THE-TELESCOPE.COM
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California English School goes beyond teaching ROSE MIRIAM BABIARZ THE TELESCOPE
The exterior of the Industrial Technological Center at Palomar College on Oct. 3. •Francois Swart/ Telescope
Technology and Trade buildings new to Palomar
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The Trades and Industry (T) building and the Industrial Technology Center (ITC) building completed construction on time, under budget and opened for classes this fall semester, according to Palomar officials. According to Facilities Director Chris Miller, the T and ITC buildings, which finished construction May 2013, were just two of the projects funded by Proposition M, a $694-million proposition to expand, renovate and upgrade the Palomar College campuses. Miller said he was very happy the construction of both buildings was a success and the new structures differed greatly from previous ones. “There’s more space, state-ofthe-art labs and new and better equipment,” Miller said. “And the waste-water lab equipment is really the same a student would see out in the real world if they went to work for a water district.” He mentioned there is a new and spacious courtyard in front of the buildings where students and faculty could hold their woodworking shows. Miller also added that the T and ITC buildings are one center together but they teach different things. “[The T building] is specific to Cabinet and Furniture Technology (CFT) and water and waste-water management where students can go through (the programs) then work for the city and water district,” Miller said. He also mentioned Palomar College is going to move its welding classes to the T building with a brand new welding lab, starting Spring 2014. The ITC building on the other hand, according to Miller, is “more
specific to automotive technology” where they teach auto body and diesel engineering. Miller said both buildings cater to different types of students with diverse age groups. However, he added that because of the specific courses offered at the T & ITC buildings, the majority of students are working toward a career. Palomar College President Robert Deegan said, “one of the missions of Palomar College is to provide people with the skills necessary to obtain meaningful employment in specific fields to get good paying jobs.” According to Deegan, most students who come out of the programs from either building are well-prepared to getting a job and marketable in specific job fields. He said renovating the buildings and providing them with topnotch equipment is “to show our commitment to those disciplines that are dedicated to preparing students to obtain employment.” He said he believes many of the students are being employed because Palomar College creates programs with the idea that it will meet the needs of the local community. “We have state-of-the-art equipment because we want [our students] to get the best training possible,” Deegan said. “These students, for the most part, are local individuals, people who live in the community, who are looking to come to their local community college to get the skills they need to get a job in the community that they live in. That’s what we do.” Miller said the ribbon cutting for the center is still set for early spring of next year when they completely move all the welding classes into the T building, but no specific date has been established.
A private school at Palomar College aims to help international students learn the English language. The California English School (CES), located near the Child Development Center on campus, is a private English language school established in 1990 to provide international students quality instruction on the English language. It helps students improve their overall speaking, reading, writing and listening comprehension in English. CES Student Adviser Ikuko Nemoto wrote in an email, “(CES) is unique in its direct affiliations and close connections with Palomar College, as well as in its size, which provides a compact setting for the students to build tight relationships with their peers and instructors.” Nemoto also said that in addition to helping with English language, CES helps international students prepare for two-year colleges. CES also helps with other areas such as immigration, legal status information and the process of transferring to Palomar College. According to Nemoto, an average of about 40 students per year transfer to Palomar from CES. “We have helped hundreds of international students over the years,” Nemoto said. Some students at CES are from
Soyoka Yashiro (left) and Honoka Ogata (right) both enrolled at the California English School (CES) attend Palomar College Community Day on Oct. 3. •Janet Fry/Telescope
Japan, Mexico and Germany, and seem grateful for CES, Nemoto said. “We have received compliments from our former CES students on how our curriculum helped them achieve their academic goal successfully in college,” Nemoto added. Current students also had something to say about the program. Elizabeth Mendoza, who has been in the program for a month now, said, “I can speak (English) and I can understand everything but it’s too hard for me in writing. I’m trying to be better in grammar.” Student Jun Murakami who has been at CES for four months said that the program helped him in
speaking, writing and grammar. He said that CES had helped him more specifically in grammar. Nemoto also mentioned classes taken at CES are part of the Intensive English Program. This program helps students prepare for the the institutional Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), which is one of the steps to gain admission to Palomar College. The tuition fee is $3,500 for a full term of 15 weeks plus about $280 for the books. For more information about CES, email ces@palomar.edu or call (760) 591-4930. You can also visit website, www.ces-palomar.net. RBABIARZ@THE-TELESCOPE.COM
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Education: a dish best served cold DANIEL GALIGO THE TELESCOPE
Focused On Palomar Monday, October 14, 2013 Vol. 67, No. 4 Palomar College, San Marcos, Calif.
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Going to college is more than just getting a degree. It is a choice that will leave you with a lifetime of knowledge. Education is one of the most important aspects for growth and advancement in any civilization. Being knowledgeable is not only good for your society, but it also makes you more aware of your surroundings. As human beings we have a need to expand our intellect. The world would not be where it is today without the great minds of past thinkers. It was through knowledge that humans were able to build a lasting bastion on this Earth. A lot of students today feel that
education is only needed for the degree they are pursuing. They do not understand that by doing so only limits their professional ability even further. Being knowledgeable about your field is what gives you the confidence to go for that promotion; it is the driving force for a better life. With over 30,000 students at Palomar it is hard to strive for excellence. Our students morale is tested everyday by lack of parking, expensive classes and full lectures. The numbers show that people do want to be educated, but with so many barriers it is easy to see why people want to leave in a hurry. According to a study done by Mass Mutual Financial Group, the cost of tuition has gone up six percent in the last 10 years. If this trend continues, by the year 2023
a 4 year graduate degree will cost roughly $300,000. If something is not done, the current education system will come to a standstill. Students need to realize that a change needs to happen in order for us to pursue our futures. We can’t go on paying these insane amounts and pretend like everything will be okay in the end. After all their hard work students are being welcomed to a life of poverty after college. Unemployment is at a all time high for college graduates. Many even struggle just to pay their debt they have collected from all their student loans. In a study done by Pearson Education Group, the United States ranked 17th in the world’s best education systems. For being one of the biggest nations in the world
17th is not good enough. The U.S. has some of the most brilliant minds in the world, yet for some reason we can’t grasp how to properly teach others. It comes down to us, the future politicians and leaders. As a student body no one understands the hardships of getting a degree more than us. Most of us work, pay bills and try to be model citizens all the while knowing that one day we might not even have a job. With all that is in your way you might find yourself overwhelmed. Just remember that Knowledge is something that no one can take away. It is more important than any currency. As the saying goes, knowledge is power. DGALIGO@THE-TELESCOPE.COM
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The new iOS7.0 is demonstrated with its new features on an iPhone and on an iPad on Oct. 7. • Yolanda Granados/Telescope
Apple plays it safe with new update KYLE ROSA THE TELESCOPE
In mid-September Apple unveiled it’s new operating software, iOS 7, along with two new versions of the iPhone, the 5s and the less expensive 5c, to mixed reviews. This was the first major release under new leadership at Apple. It is also the first response to the highlytouted Samsung Galaxy S4, which seems to have single hand-idly evened the battlefield between iOS and Android. So what exactly was Apple’s response, well they played it safe. But in making such a safe play, they may have also just misstepped. It was form over functionality, affordability and raw power that took center stage for iOS 7 and the new 5c & 5s phones. Apple has always been known for its beautifully crafted products, but its better known for its out-of-this-world features. These two areas have seemed to switch places under the new leadership.
Take a close look and you can start to see some changes emerge between the Apple founded by Steve Jobs and Apple in its current state lead by Tim Cook. A major debut of technology from Apple used to garner a near magical aura, with consumers wondering just what features will be next. One of the top features for the 5s was the fingerprint scanner dubbed TouchID. This allows users to replace their Apple ID login and pass code with their fingerprint, which is read through the home button. While this saves the user from having to remember a password, it seems a tad underdeveloped. With such an amazing built-in technology, why not expand and do something worthwhile. It’s nearly insulting to iPhone users, that Apple thinks they need to spend hundreds of millions of dollars on this technology because you’re not
smart enough to remember an eight digit password. The performance has achieved a dizzying level with the A7 and M7 coprocessor, literally. The Huffington Post reported that some users were getting motion sickness and vertigo due to the 3D effects and fast-paced zooming between screens. Apple in its current state, is more concerned and focused on market share with its low cost positioning of the iPhone ‘5c’ at $99 and playing catch-up with a Control Center which rivals what Android users already had, rather than innovation. The only thing that stayed the course was the crisp, clean and simple look of iOS 7. Apple’s more seemingly desperate look can be attributed to one key statistic reported by the Pew Research Center. As of May 2013, 28% of cell owners have an Android while only 25% own an iPhone. I’ll pause
for this to sink it to iPhone users, and wait while Android users finish chuckling. It’s nowhere near the end of iPhones. The seeming mediocrity of the new tech from Apple highlights just how high they have set the bar and what their potential is. It is even possible that they are posturing and setting up something big for next year. But with the rise of Android it will be a much more competitive market, which is good for us consumers. It means that prices could lower as features and performance continue to increase. It’s now up to Apple’s new leadership to answer the question: can they regain that magical aura and continue to push the boundaries beyond consumer expectations? If things stay on track, we could possibly answer that question with the release of the iPhone 6 next year. KROSA@THE-TELESCOPE.COM
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Online dating not for finding real love JAVIER PEREZ THE TELESCOPE
“True love is just one click away!” That’s what thousands of online dating sites claim. Though that is the convenient alternative, we shouldn’t outsource our romantic relationships and leave them in the hands of the Internet. Online dating sites are unsuccessful due to the same reasons they claim to be ground-breaking. The user’s expectations are unrealistic because the results are advertised to be immediate, sincere and stress-free. You wouldn’t expect that outcome by going out and hooking up, so why believe staying in and dating online is any different? Asking someone on a date faceto-face is difficult. It takes a different kind of courage to talk to a stranger, let alone asking for a date in a casual way without being intrusive. At least you have an idea of what you are in for when you ask the person to their face. Online dating may seem alluring at first, but if you look at the details before starting, you could save yourself headache and heartbreak. It’s not news to you that the Internet is used as a tool to connect people now more than ever before. It’s not just popular sites such as
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‘E-harming-me’ or ‘OKStupid’; even sites like Facebook advertise dating services. That being said, the rise of online dating alone is incredible. The Online Dating Magazine estimates there are more than 2,500 online dating services in the U.S. alone, with 1,000 new sites opening every year. With so many options, I see my
U.S. should promote peace, not war CHASE VERNON THE TELESCOPE
In recent decades, the U.S. has assumed the role of the world’s enforcer, pushing its support across international boundaries – whether it’s asked for or not. Not only does this outdated method of foreign policy strain our economy, but it exacts an even heavier toll on human life. One of our earliest forays into foreign intervention was WWII, which was built on clear and solid causes – Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor and German naval aggression toward U.S. ships. However, our reasoning has become increasingly muddled in the last decades. Take the case study of the war in Iraq, which began in 2003 under the designation Operation Iraqi Freedom. Propelled forward by claims that the Iraqi government possessed weapons of mass destruction (WMD), as well as by reports of human rights violations by Saddam Hussein, the Bush administration bypassed Congressional authorization in the name of securing peace and democracy for Iraq. Fast-forward over a decade, and the U.S. has only recently extricated itself in a “troop withdrawal” from the Middle East that was more akin to a war-fatigued nation in full retreat. The last 12 years have proven the assertion of Iraqi-held WMDs to be sheer propaganda, as well as highlighting a riling fact; that the U.S. supported Hussein, a known dictator
who had committed countless atrocities against Iraqis, Kurds and Iranians alike, since 1983. The worst realization isn’t even that the U.S. only began opposing Hussein after its oil interests were threatened – it’s that Iraq’s questionable present-day stability was secured at the cost of an estimated 170,000 lives, with 4,488 of those being American soldiers, according to Brown University’s Costs of War project. That’s not including the financial cost of the war, which was estimated at more than $2 trillion in the study. Operation “Iraqi Freedom” could stand on its own as a caution against U.S. interference in foreign affairs. Unfortunately, it doesn’t. Page back through the historical record and a sequence of dubious conflicts will appear – Vietnam, Korea, the Gulf War. Each occurred in distinct regions of the world in wholly different eras, yet each follows a frustratingly similar pattern: false evidence, followed by a call to arms, the subsequent war, and finally, the hasty retreat that leaves the invaded devastated by the aftermath. Needless to say, there are many in the world who will not remember their U.S. occupation kindly. That’s not to say that the United States should isolate itself from the outside world entirely.
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chances of success at romance getting exponentially smaller. It would be unfair if your soul mate was unable to find you because you don’t use the same site. Another problem with online dating is the person you are talking to may not be completely honest. One in 10 profiles are fake, according to research from dating website
SeekingArrangement.com, which deletes more than 200 fraudulent accounts every day. Dishonesty can destroy any relationship and online dating seems to enable that behavior to anyone who chooses to do so under the anonymous cover of the Internet. Dating is a troublesome activity, and for some, a graceless affair. I
can only imagine that meeting an online date is a nightmare full of unnecessary pressure. Think about it, in a normal situation the companion could just become a friend, or you could leave because the conversation turned dull, you didn’t “click” or any number of reasons. However, with dating online, most people are looking for a life partner, and that’s way too much to expect from a stranger. Something else that could disadvantage your search for a soul mate is that you probably won’t be able to describe your soul mate with the 20-word limit advised on Match. com. This could lead many to feel deceived if the other person turns out to be their polar opposite. Meeting a person you can talk to daily is hard, and finding a person to live with as a spouse is even worse, but the answer is not on the Internet. Singles must learn to put themselves out there. If you meet a fellow romantic, go say ‘hi’. Don’t ask them what their Facebook is or what their online handle is, because after all, isn’t the goal to spend time and share something meaningful with them? JPEREZ@THE-TELESCOPE.COM
Video games not to blame for recent violent behavior RACHEL KEENEY THE TELESCOPE
“Video game violence relates to violent public rampage,” says the public. “Video game violence gives me a non-violent source of aggression release against my anger toward the public,” I say. With the recent release of “Grand Theft Auto V”, the subject of the psychological distorting abilities of video games comes to relevance once again. Many argue that video games have a huge place in turning people into violent maniacs. With the recent shootings occurring at the Navy yard in Washington D.C., or looking back to the tragedy at Columbine High School, many cast video games as a stimulant to the shooters’ insane rampage. Video games aren’t Freudian psych experiments made to alter the subconscious of aggression. They’re made solely for the purpose of entertainment and pleasure. While there is a slight change in attitude when I play certain games such as “GTA” or “Call of Duty,” these feelings only last a short time and do nothing to alter my emotional sanity. Many studies have been conducted by psychologists on the so-called mental connections with real-life violence and video game violence, and they all have been inconclusive. In a New York Times article “Shooting in the Dark”, many of the studies showed
probable assessment of only short-term changes in aggressive behavior for adults. It is difficult, however, to argue that video games have no effect on behavior for the younger generations. Studies mentioned in many different publications such as slate. com and The Boston Globe have shown that certain adolescents and
teenagers who play these games avidly show stronger aggressive behavior in the schoolyards and such other related places of socializing. But to blame this solely on video games is just going back to the “root of all evil” case that once blamed movies and Rock-n-Roll in past generations. As with movies, there are reasons why ratings and age restrictions are placed on certain games. None of these game creators want 4-year-olds to be “killin’ bitches” in Vinewood. These types of games can obviously cause future problems with their psyche. Children are raised by their environments. If their environments are tainted by
aggressive behaviors, whether on the television or in the household, it will affect their mental state of mind. There is one more area of study found in the NY Times article showing the connection of aggressive behavior and video game violence, the ratio of sales to a spike in violence. “The number of violent youth offenders fell by more than half between 1994 and 2010, to 224 per 100,000 population, according to government statistics, while video game sales have more than doubled since 1996,” according to the NY Times. Who knows, maybe these so-called maniacs found killing innocent people on a screen more appealing than taking lives of real innocent people in the physical world. I can’t say video games cause absolutely zero percent damage to one’s violent behavior. While it is unfortunate that maniacs who massacre dozens to hundreds of people happen to play these games, to blame video games as a main source of corruption is not the answer. There are many factors that contribute to these mental outbursts. Focusing on video games as the primary source is wasting time and money on studies that need to be conducted in other fields. RKEENEY@THE-TELESCOPE.COM
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Monday, October 14, 2013
All ‘Bad’ things come to an end
arc and reflection to the main story lines. Including recent Emmy award winner Anna Gunn for her portrayal as Walter’s wife Skylar, often using just facial expressions and a little dialogue to convincingly convey her point.
HEATHER RANDALL LLOYD BRAVO THE TELESCOPE
Massive Spoilers - Do NOT read unless you have viewed every episodes of Breaking Bad Vince Gilligan is a genius. He is after all, the writer and creator of “Breaking Bad,” which could easily be described as one of the most masterfully well-written, acted and executed drama series in recent history, if not ever. Since the series finale a couple of weeks ago, the Internet has been a buzz with reviews of “Felina.” Anyone who became a fan, or rather an addict of “Breaking Bad,” knows that the transformation of Walter White to full-blown Heisenberg amassed a seemingly unending body count, and unequivocally shattered the family structure our protagonist had originally sought to protect. Yet despite the clear picture of who Walter White had turned out to be, a murderer with next to no remorse, full of entitlement and ego - there are still rumblings from some of us who were admittedly happy to see that he was able to get the most critical last pieces of the demented puzzle he had been assembling over the last two years together, before perishing himself. However the story of Walter White does not begin with an established drug kingpin, it starts with a father and husband trying to provide for his family. The intricate structure of the show successfully tells the story of a good man, who “breaks bad’ and becomes a danger to himself and the family he once was protecting. The main theme of the show is transformation and is even eloquently described by Walter in his Chemistry class. “Chemistry, is the study of change...it is growth, then decay, then transformation.” One piece of dialogue becomes to mold of an entire five season series. Gilligan was able to expand
Actors Aaron Paul and Brian Cranston in character on the set of Breaking Bad. Photo courtesy of blog.chron.com
on a simple premise and making it compelling , intriguing and just plain awesome. In addition to Gilligan’s haunting and phenomenal story writing, he had a cast that delivered time and time again to bring his script to life. Bryan Cranston is a character actor notably known for his work on comedies like “Seinfeld” and “Malcolm in the Middle.” But in “Breaking Bad,’’ Cranston walks the line of genius and manic, convincingly portraying a once feeble and introverted man into a merciless murder. Cranston’s portrayal of Walter was what kept the audience on board every week, as we breathlessly awaited each new episode. As much as Cranston was a superior choice to play Walter White, his story line, and the show as a whole would have been far less appealing, had it not been for Aaron Paul’s portrayal of junky and business partner Jesse Pinkman. Pinkman, initially appears as a forgettable, scum-bag who lacks
Another standout includes Giancarlo Esposito as Gustavo Fring. Fring is the one foe who really challenges White in terms Chemistry, is the study of both intelligence and desire to all things related to money of change...it is growth, have and retribution. This makes Fring, White’s greatest adversary, which is then decay, then why it is captivating to watch the rise, transformation.” and relatively quick demise of their relationship over the course of season Walter White • Breaking Bad four. Throughout the series, Pinkman much intelligence, tact or charisma. and White get into trouble, and it In fact, the writers had originally is often their criminal lawyer, Saul planned to kill off the Pinkman Goodman played by Bob Odenkirk. character at the end of season Osenkirk is the comedic glue in an one. However, after watching the otherwise bleak series, even though chemistry (no pun intended) and the Goodman character is far from plot development between Pinkman good. and White develop, the writers kept Goodman is given some of the Pinkman and formed an enticing best one liners, ever - and pulls off character with a rich story arch. each one spectacularly. So amazing Both characters have different was Odenkirk’s performance, that arches within the show, but work there are talks of the character Saul even better as a cohesive unit, getting his own show. There were so many other striving to produce the best meth characters that carried their weight, in Albuquerque and make as much and contributed necessary character money as possible.
Certainly “Breaking Bad” is not without its faults. In the end, there are a lot of conveniences granted to our protagonist as he attempted to fulfill the last pieces of his once-masterful plan. Whether it is keys in the visor of a car or total lack of security throughout the entire series, Walter’s journey sometimes feels a bit contrived at times. Even with its plot holes, the show seems to cover them up with its gorgeous cinematography. Albuquerque, New Mexico looks like a beautiful vacation destination. A place with such mystique and splendor, it is hard to believe something destructive and repulsive had occurred. “Breaking Bad” is still a show that has and will continue to elicit powerful, intense discussions about good and bad and spoiled American entitlement. How far do we have to be pushed before we throw our reasonable selves to the wind? What is it about human nature that allows for such extremes in one person? Perhaps not all of us dream of being drug kingpins or attaining wealth beyond our wildest dreams. However, there must be a little bit of Walter White in most of us, or why would he be simultaneously so fascinating and abhorrent all at the same time? “Breaking Bad,” will go down as one of the greatest television shows of all time. Closure is good, but it will be a hard recovery period with plenty of relapses: Getting our “fix” through old episodes while binging on our favorite scenes until the next new show consumes our lives. HRANDALL@THE-TELESCOPE.COM LBRAVO@THE-TELESCOPE.COM
‘Rough Magic’ showcases Palomar actors’ magical talents JORDAN GREENE THE TELESCOPE
Palomar College’s most recent play “Rough Magic” combined magic and modernism to create a world an audience member could easily fall into. The play, about a young woman and her friends who seek to destroy the evil wizard Prospero (played by Neha Curtiss), incorporated almost a dozen Shakespeare characters from several different works. There were elements of romance, action and magic which held the attention of the audience throughout and even after the play. From the moment I entered the studio theater of the newly refurbished Performing Arts Complex, the music and projected background brought me to the era of Shakespeare and the island the original Tempest was set on.
The stage was bare, and the dark battle music left the audience in anticipation of the events to come. The main character, an intelligent, yet quirky woman named Melanie (played by Christina Wenning), has the special ability of bringing Shakespeare characters to life. The way Wenning personified her character was impressive; she showed Melanie’s personality and emotions through facial expressions, gestures and tone of voice. My favorite character was Caliban (played by Tamaz Bolkvadze). In this play, Caliban was the son (and slave) of Prospero who had run away from his enslavement. Bolkvadze was very well-spoken and had excellent stage presence, which made his character very believable and easy to follow. The stage in the Black Box theater was too small for prop buildings, so the stage crew projected backgrounds for each scene on the
Chrissy Wenning (left), receives some words of wisdom from Tamaz Bolkvader (right) in a rehearsal for Rough Magic Sept. 23. •Scott Colson/Telescope
wall behind the actors. This was a good improvise, and they did have some smaller character props during the performance. The light and effects crews did a great job as well with creating the scenes. There was quite a bit of smoke during one of the scenes, but
the rest of the smoke effects or light changes were balanced and fit what was happening in the plot. The Furies were funny and delightfully sassy. They personified exactly what you would imagine three sisters who stepped out of a Shakespearean play only a year prior
would act like, with a balance of street talk and Old English. Tisiphone, the Fury who accompanied the characters on their journey, added drama and pop to the character list. There was one element I though was unnecessary, however. There were a few curse words in the play; and while the cursing itself did not bother me, there were so few curse words they seemed out of place. These two or three words could have easily been replaced with more appropriate language, or the director could have used curse words throughout to make it seem more fitting. The recent Palomar play Rough Magic was a big thumbs-up for the performing arts department. If you thought the modern version of Romeo and Juliet had an interesting twist, you haven’t seen anything yet. JGREENE@THE-TELESCOPE.COM
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the telescope COFFEE CONFIDENTIAL
Spilling the beans
DANIEL GAGLIO RACHEL KEENEY THE TELESCOPE
Over 54 percent of Americans drink coffee on a daily basis, but most people don’t know the origins and varieties available to them. There are over 40 different strands of coffee plants that span all over the globe. Each strand has its own unique flavor that can be roasted over 10 ways, changing its taste entirely. It all started in the 13th Century when Ethiopian shepherds noticed their sheep had become extremely energetic after eating from a certain berry plant. The story goes that the shepherds picked the berries, which they named coffea and boiled them into a stew. Years passed and the spread of the coffea plant reached all corners of the world. The soil and resources from different geographical locations added different flavors to the berries. The province of West Java in Indonesia is notorious for their coffee as it is grown near the base of a volcano adding earthy notes to their berries. Once the coffea plant is ready to be harvested, the berries are picked and stripped of its seed known as the bean. To bring out the bean’s flavor it must be aged. The standard age is one year although reports have shown some can age up to eight years. The beans are now ready for the most iconic part of their lives, the roasting. How long and how high the temperature is when
roasting the beans all adds to the flavor of the coffee. High temperature allows for a more smokey flavor while low temperature gives the coffee more earthy aromas. The bold flavors you see in coffee comes from long roasting and high temperature periods. This form of roasting adds rich flavors to the beans. Lighter roasts take on the flavors of tea with soft notes and mellow fragrances. The coffee is now ready for its first taste test. When tasting coffee, it should be enjoyed black in a two-to-three ounce cup. First take in all the aromas the coffee has to offer by smelling its notes and roast. Once smelled take a small sip and let it cover your pallet to ensure taste. Doing this allows you to taste its acidity and body from the region it was grown in. Tasting is crucial because it allows the recipient to know what flavors are going to be prevalent if one adds cream or sugar. Full body means more bold flavors, to counteract the body we add cream. Acidity means bitterness, to balance the bitter we add sugar. What all kinds of varieties and roasts there are so many ways you can enjoy a cup of coffee. Join us next issue as we go over the preferred brewing method used by coffee experts all over the world.
REVIEW
A night out at the Bayou ZANDALEE ARCINIEGA THE TELESCOPE
With bands such as Mumford & Sons making their way to the Billboard charts, you will no longer need to go to the bayou to dance along to banjo-filled tunes. More and more young people are taking a liking to versatile styles of music. Evidence of that was shown by the reaction of the students at the Lawn Chair Prophets during the weekly Concert Hour Oct. 3. Jason “Banjo Slim” Weiss (banjo) and Gunnar Biggs (bass) of the Lawn Chair Prophets put on a very special performance which included one of Palomar’s very own Arts Department Spokespersons Randy Hoffman. Prophets’ Drummer Toby Ahrens was not able to perform alongside his band mates due to surgery. Hoffman sat in his place at the last minute. The performance took place on campus in the performance lab. The group played an assorted mix of music including: Bluegrass, Americana and Jazz-influenced arrangements. Almost every seat was filled with people of all ages. The light-hearted atmosphere gave way to a comfortable interaction between the band and audience. In between songs, Weiss encouraged the audience to sing along and holler while they played. He also opened up the floor for any questions people might have. Biggs, originally a classical and jazz player, shared his experiences with learning Bluegrass. “I wanted to learn everything by memory, but I waited till I was 60 years old and had no memory left,” joked Biggs. During the 50 minute-long show, the music blocked out the outside
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world and created a happy ambiance. The group’s laid-back appearance added to the carefree essence of the show. The joyful mood continued as Biggs said, “Banjo players spend half the time tuning and the other half playing out of tune.” Along with the uplifting songs, the audience was also treated to a bit of background information on the style of music, as well as the band. The group covered songs including “Blues for Alice,” “The Old Home Place” and even an original by Weiss called, “Zanesville Breakdown.” Home is a common theme for the Bluegrass genre. My favorite part of the show was seeing the trio get into the music and instrument they were playing. With every pluck of the strings or bang of the drums, their passion for music spilled out. The audience varied from students to fans who had heard about the performance. Weiss asked who was attending for the purpose of class and a few students raised their hands. As they scrawled down notes, they bobbed their heads along to the music. Others in the crowd were bouncing out of their chairs as the sounds consumed them. I went to the show not knowing a thing about Bluegrass or if I’d even like it, yet I found myself dancing along to the music throughout the concert. If this band is ever in town or comes back to Palomar College, I’d recommend putting on your dancing shoes and attending. The Lawn Chair Prophets arrived with a missing member, but managed to leave with a few new fans. ZARCINIEGA@THE-TELESCOPE.COM
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Monday, October 14, 2013
REVIEW
Planetarium features a ‘powerhouse’ show that anyone will find it fascinating.
ZANDALEE ARCINIEGA THE TELESCOPE
One disadvantage of living in the city surrounded by artificial light is not being able to bask in natural light from the night sky. With the help of the Palomar Planetarium, however, people can take a virtual trip to space. Recent nights at the planetarium have kicked off with The Sky Tonight, a live narrated show which gives the audience a look at what the sky really looks like. Planetarium Director Mark Lane, gave a presentation on astronomy subjects while the audience viewed the sky live through a telescope. The full-dome feature, which showed after The Sky Tonight, was Stars: The Powerhouses of the Universe, and was narrated by Mark Hamill (Luke Skywalker from Star Wars). The 30-minute feature was specially formatted to be viewed on the entire dome screen. The audience was immersed in the short film and
Bryan Zingale lines up the Meade LX200R telescope for a Friday night public show at the college Planetarium on August 30. • Francois Swart/Telescope
transported into space. The film goes through the journey of the stars and how they transition into their different stages of life. The animations created by the National Space Centre (Leicester, UK) show the history behind the stars and the constellations they make up. It had been a while since I went to
a planetarium show, and I completely forgot what an amazing experience it can be. Stars gave me a sense of being up in space floating among the stars and planets. The show felt so real that at several moments in the show, I felt as if I was actually moving. Lane warned the crowd of this possibility, and
REVIEW
Levitt directs arousing film debut RACHEL KEENEY THE TELESCOPE
Many have expressed concern with Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s directorial debut of “Don Jon.” Many of my suburban citizens express their distaste. “It’s too raunchy, a mini porno, lack of taste.” However, if you are a Joseph Gordon-Levitt fan and have a filter in your brain, you will be offered a refreshing new flavor of romance to wow you, the faithful Joseph Gordon-Levitt fan. Joseph Gordon-Levitt (JGL) is a well-adored actor in the Hollywood scene today. With his many loved roles from Tom Hanson in 500 Days of Summer to Robin in The Dark Knight Rises, JGL never disappoints his fans with his wide range of acting ability. JGL had to make a bold move for his directorial debut and his choice is nothing short of disappointing. It was bold indeed, recreating the famous Lord Byron poem of Don Juan into a modern version, “Don Jon.” The theme is very risky. The theme focuses on sex, a subject appealing to this modern 20-something generation, a fairly sociological and more tolerant generation. We aren’t as baffled by sexual acts as preceding generations. Showing the Don as a pornaddicted man is showing the struggles this generation faces in the balance of love and sex. JGL reaches out to the audience showing the viewer not only the struggle but also the resolve and how to keep love and sexual intimacy intertwined. JGL plays Jon Martello, the “Don”, an iron-pumping, church-going, pornography-loving 20-somethingyear-old living in New Jersey. Jon loves to hit up the clubs to take home
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a woman for his nightly pleasures. JGL gives a refreshing addition to his acting repertoire. I was skeptical at first that he wouldn’t be able to pull of the douche-bag persona since he is so well adored in his corky rom-com roles. To my surprise though I was blown away at how well JGL gave off his performance as the Don. The story builds when Jon is at the club and he meets a “dime”, miss Barbara Sugarman played by the gorgeous Scarlett Johansson. Johansson perfectly plays off the “Jersey woman” making Jon swoon over her sass and charm. Barbara exudes sexual desire in the eyes of Jon. The struggle for Jon though is his obsession with pornography; he sees porn as a greater form of pleasure than actual physical sex. The transposing of the script into a modern setting is well done. The story is completely believable and relatable. JGL did an excellent job in adapting the story to modern time, well enough for a cast of veteran actors to make their own. Tony Danza plays Jon’s snarky and ornery father, Jon Sr. The relationship between JGL and
Danza was well played and well orchestrated by both actors. Also gracing the screen with her wonderful presence is Julianne Moore, who plays Jon’s night school pal, Esther. Moore brings her sultry disposition to add a bit of flavor to the cast of cliché Jersey antics. She is the cherry on top to this sexy dessert. The acting is nothing to complain about; but if I had to complain about something, it would have to be the filming and editing. The screen shots showed little variation and nothing out of the box, and at times I cried out for the need of a Steadicam. The only scenes worth praising are the repetitive scenes showing Jon’s gym-time/Lord’s prayer-time. Don Jon ultimately offers a witty and sensual outlook on the modern struggles of love versus lust. Though I doubt JGL will be sitting next to Ron Howard at the Oscars, his first attempt at being behind the magic of the camera paid off. I am curious to see what else will come out of that brilliant mind of his for his next project. RKEENEY@THE-TELESCOPE.COM
suggested closing your eyes for a moment to help the feeling pass. I enjoyed that part especially, because it felt like I was on a ride, a ride that included extremely comfortable seats which reclined back in order to view the screen entirely. Stars is a show the whole family can enjoy. Space is a mysterious topic
The images in the film were stunning, and the colors were so vivid. Many people left the planetarium praising both shows with smiles on their faces. I wanted to watch it again, and invite friends and family to come along. While waiting for the presentations to start, people were able to visit the shop in the lobby area. A variety of items were sold, including shirts, books, and galileoscopes. Proceeds went toward funding public outreach for the planetarium. The patio area was set up with telescopes for people to look through during the planetarium’s open hours. The Palomar College Planetarium is open to the public every Friday evening. For ticketing information and more about the Planetarium visit: http://www.palomar.edu/ planetarium. ZARCINIEGA@THE-TELESCOPE.COM
‘Gravity’ breaks record LLOYD BRAVO THE TELESCOPE
“Gravity” blasted off and set the record for the highest weekend box office opening in October. The 3D space spectacle has made over $55 million in 3,575 theaters, according to BoxOfficeMojo.com. This breaks the previous record held by “Paranormal Activity 3” in 2011 ($52.6 million). Although Imax and 3D screenings increased the price of tickets to nearly double, word of mouth and critical reviews have been astronomically positive. The film is currently at a 97 percent on rottontomatoes.com as Richard Roeper of the Chicago SunTimes calls the film, “...one of the most stunning visual treats of the year and one of the most unforgettable
thrill rides in recent memory.” “Gravity” also runs past the Ben Affleck and Justin Timberlake thriller, “Runner, Runner,” which made a mere $7.7 million in its opening weekend, according to BoxOfficeMojo.com. Other films coming this weekend include: “Escape Plan”- Sci-fi/Action Starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone Rated R for violence and language “Carrie” - Horror Starring Chloe Moretz and Julianne Moore Rated R for bloody violence, disturbing images, language and some sexual content “The Fifth Estate” Starring Benedict Cumberbatch Rated R for language and some violence. LBRAVO@THE-TELESCOPE.COM
100TH BIRTHDAY
San Marcos Mayor Jim Desmond reads a proclamation honoring San Marcos resident Ted Wade for 25 years as a resident, also for his upcoming 100th birthday. The proclamation also names Mr. Wade as a city of San Marcos Artist Emeritus. Mr. Wade, spent 15 years as an Off-site Art Instructor for Palomar College and is a Master Stone Lithographer. He celebrates his 100th birthday on October 13th. •Stephen Davis/Telescope
NEWS • 9
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E-books: moving forward for students JENNIFER FASULO THE TELESCOPE
Palomar officials are working toward making ebooks its future, officials said recently. Palomar College Governing Board President Nancy Chadwick stated that she and the board have been working to make e-books more abundant on campus and more appropriately priced for students. “All of that (digital textbooks) should be readily available and the only reason it isn’t is because they want to be able to make money,” she said. Students are calling for the transition from physical textbook to a digital version. Palomar Student Yeraldi Budar said she would chose to use an ebook or digital textbook in the future because “they’re a lot cheaper,” which she said would be “economically better” for her. To meet the growing need, and to steer students away from used books, many major publishers such as McGraw-Hill, Pearson and MacMillin have introduced digital textbooks and digital textbook software. McGraw-Hill has gained over one million subscribers on a software called Learnsmart that is offered in conjunction with their e-book collection. Palomar’s College Bookstore does offer a selection of e-books. When a student purchases an e-book, it is only for a specified amount of time, usually the length of one semester.
Illustration by Carolyne Corelis • Telescope
Students can highlight and keep their own notes in an e-book. There is no limit to the number of copies of an ebook, and in general the rental of an ebook is significantly cheaper than the purchase of a new or even used copy of a book. Though the idea of electronic books, or electronic reading has been around for decades, the industry did not reach its height until well into the 2000’s with the release of the Sony e-reader and the Amazon Kindle.
to Palomar will be the project of a home football field. “The team will not have to play at Escondido High School anymore,” Miller said. The field will have spectator seating on both sides of the field, a smaller, 1,000-seat bleacher area for visitors and a 2,500-seat bleacher set for the home spectators. It also has a press box. Also included in the athletic complex will be two sand volleyball courts, a competition pool, one pool that will be used for kinesiology and practice, six new tennis courts complete with spectator seating for 100, brand-new natural turf softball field and a practice field reserved for any field sports. Although not part of Prop. M, a new baseball field is the first portion of the complex to be built.
McCasland said his digital textbook and tablet use is “very helpful.” Today, e-books can be read on many devices including iPads, various other tablets, computers and even phones. Companies such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble have created apps to mirror what their Kindle and Nook devices do but for use on other devices. Apple even created their own version for use on the iPad and iPhones.
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Initially, e-books could be read only on devices which were not widely owned, leaving them in very small demand. Since the release of the Amazon Kindle in 2007, e-books have become increasingly popular. According to the annual survey conducted by CourseSmart and Wake Field research, 73 percent of college students say they cannot study without technology. Palomar Student, Daniel
Because of this, the demand and interest in e-books has grown exponentially. According to bookstats.org, e-books have grown in popularity by 45 percent since 2011 and currently comprise 20 percent of the whole book market. Even further, Pew Research Center found that the percentage of people who read traditional books dropped from 72 percent to 67 percent. Proving that digital book are becoming more and more popular. In addition to the publishers and manufacturers, companies such as Apple and Barnes & Noble are realizing the potential for digital material as well. Barnes & Noble released the NOOK Study App, which allows students to view course material on a Mac or PC and allows for highlighting, noting, etc. In addition to their collection of e-books and digital textbooks, Apple released a software called iBooks Author. This software allows professors to customize digital content for their classes. Amazon.com, made popular because of its book selection and later its e-reader, now offers a wide variety of textbooks in digital version both for download and for use on their Kindle. Consistent with their reputation for providing popular products at a cheaper price, many of the e-books offered on Amazon.com are of a slightly discounted price point.
The project is to break ground at the end of this year and is projected to be completed by Feb. 15, 2014, in time for Spring baseball. Included within the confines of the athletic complex, a new Child Development Center (CDC) will be placed in the field between the existing soccer field and Palomar’s Arboretum. In place of the present CDC near Parking Lot 12, a 1,600 space parking structure will be built. The structure is projected to break ground in May of 2015 and be completed in May of 2017. “The students will be given more spots in replacement of those that will be taken over in lot 9,” Miller said. RKEENEY@THE-TELESCOPE.COM
JOSHUA RAY THE TELESCOPE
On Arboretum Beautification Day, the Palomar College community came together to tackle the task of beautifying a popular campus hangout spot on Oct. 5. At the Arboretum, the campus botanical garden which houses rare and endangered plant species from around the world, a group of students met with Antonio Rangel, president of Friends of the Palomar College Arboretum, to begin the cleanup process. According to the Palomar College Arboretum website, the Friends of the Palomar College Arboretum is an organization composed of biologists, naturalists, horticulturalists, businessmen, retirees, college students/staff and the general public. Rangel mentioned, “The organization was formed to help educate the public on the uniqueness of the specimens here at Palomar. The community has been around since the mid to late 1990s.” “The cleanup day is a way for the public to come and help,” he added. “We have a small crew in the grounds department. Without groups such as these coming out and helping, this place would not exist.” Some students participated at the event to earn a few extra points for class. Life Science Professor
The interior of the Arboretum at Palomar College on Oct. 8. • Paul Francis Jr/ Telescope
Elizabeth Pearson offered her students extra credit for attending the Arboretum Day event, according to student Nicholas Dorsey. Students were pulling weeds, picking up tree trimmings and loading a flat bed truck up with plant scraps. “I like working outside but with my busy schedule I don’t get a lot of chances to work with my hands, so today is nice,” Dorsey said. Some students came that day because their teachers were giving them extra credit, whereas others said they wanted to feel like they were a part of something bigger. Student Marc Riggins walks through the Arboretum to relax during class breaks. “I liked the turnout and the event itself. It is good to get involved in something like this,”
Riggins said. “It gives us a sense of community at the school and even a sense of pride. Hopefully, this being my last semester here, I can look over here and know that I put some hours in and it turned out nice.” According to Rangel, the effort to start the Arboretum was the idea of a few students and a groundskeeper, Robert Kelly. He added the best success story to come out of the Arboretum is that for over 40 years there has been a continuous effort to keep it around and to maintain it through community efforts. “It shows that people still care about the environment and they still care about the world that surrounds us,” Rangel said. JRAY@THE-TELESCOPE.COM
10 • SPORTS
Monday, October 13, 2013
Coach Leigh Marshall. •File Photo
Basketball undefeated in showcase Palomar soccer player Silvia Corona takes control of the ball against Grossmont on Minkoff Field on Oct. 4. Grossmont defeated Palomar 1-0. •Scott Colson/Telescope
Comets soccer looks for needed spark JOSHUA RAY THE TELESCOPE
Palomar soccer player Denisse Ponce shoots for a goal against Grossmont on Oct.4. •Scott Colson/Telescope
Grossmont College defeated the Palomar Comets women’s soccer team 0-1 on Oct. 1. Grossmont’s Summer Willey scored the deciding goal minutes before time expired. The Comets are now 2-5-2 and are working to come out of a slump. Head Coach Hector Hernandez could not rally his team together at halftime when the game was tied 0-0. His advice for the second period was “Finish the opportunities” and “Take it, pass it, switch it.” Hernandez said: “I think we are a lot better than our record says. We are out here working hard everyday... We have to work hard to keep improving.” One Palomar player agreed. “We definitely haven’t been getting the results that we should...” Ciara Gutierrez, a Comets defender said. “Once we get over the hump I feel we will do a lot better.” The Comets controlled the ball through much of the game but collapsed nearing the end of the
match. “We need to get on the same page at the end of the game... A lot of our moving is individualistic so as soon as we start playing like a team we will start getting results as a team,” said Ciara Gutierrez. The Comets could not capitalize while the ball stayed on Grossmont’s side most of the game. Missed opportunities, wide shots and good Grossmont defense made objectives unfinished. “It’s just as simple as putting away the opportunities and playing good strong defense,” Hernandez said. The team looks forward to their next match against Southwestern College. “They are a good team, you know they come right at you from the beginning... Our main focus is to stay in the game,” Coach Hernandez added. The importance of a win against Southwestern College during the last game of the home stand is even more important after today’s loss. “It’s real important for us, we have yet to win at home,” said Gutierrez. “Once we get that win I feel like we will do a lot better.” JRAY@THE-TELESCOPE.COM
Palomar soccer player Analisa Manzo and her Grossmont opponent fight over the ball during the game. on Oct. 4 •Scott Colson/Telescope
ARMOND PLACIDE THE TELESCOPE
Palomar Women’s basketball go undefeated in a weekend showcase showing off their abilities gained during the off-season. The defending champion Comets were undefeated all four games that they played on Sept. 29-30 at Chaffey College. The conditioning during the off-season paid off, showing their talents playing teams like Cerritos and Pierce College. A hand full of fans and parents attended the event. Captains Maureen Fegan, Gabby Cabrera, Bianca Littleton, and Mikaela Stanton have contributed their team leading efforts. When they have days off they’re in the gym completing drills, or calling one of the coaches to unlock the weight room. Coach Leigh Marshall is very proud of her four captains that she and assistant coach Chis Kroesch’s elected. Interviewing coach Marshall she sounded pleased with the wins but not fully satisfied as a coach she says “these games mean nothing. We have a lot to work on.” She has high expectations for her captains and team which have been met by the work ethic they shown so far. Marshall’s four captains have an impeachable work ethic without being coach working on their strengths, and weakness on team’s game. Whether it would be Cabrera hustle, and defense pressuring the ball creating turnovers making havoc for other team. Bianca Littleton is a rebounder that causes extra energy on the floor. She is always getting fouled and converting the 2pts while becoming real efficient on the box score. Fegan’s ability to always stay hot and accountable for making her next shot or catch the ball. Last, but not least Mikaela Stanton She has the good court vision, she is a natural scorer, and picks apart the opponent’s pressure defense on offense. Coach Marshall has a good chance of making her team champions in the PCAC again. APLACIDE@THE-TELESCOPE.COM
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Palomar defensive end Dominic Darby pursues Orange Coast Quarterback Jon Newsom during the Sept. 28 game at Escondido High School.•Stephen Davis/Telescope
Comet’s dominate Orange Coast in runaway 38-16 win RALPH CHAPOCO THE TELESCOPE
Palomar College’s football team dominated the line of scrimmage as it ran past Orange Coast College to a 38-16 win recently. The key to the entire game rested on the play of the offensive and defensive lines of the Comets. Offensively, the line consistently opened running lanes that allowed the Comet running backs to accumulate running yards in the ground game. The defensive line outplayed OCCs line all night long. Prior to the game Palomar Head Coach Joe Early declared the running game would be the priority in the offensive game plan, ”We’re going to look at different ways to attack them in the ground game.” That strategy was apparent as the Comets ran the ball 43 times compared to only nine pass attempts by Quarterback Ryan Lamb. Lamb finished the game with 66 yards and one touchdown pass. By far the biggest beneficiaries of that strategy were Justin Harris and Michael Taele. Harris rushed the ball 25 times for 136 yards and one touchdown while Taele rushed
the ball 13 times for 99 yards and two touchdowns When asked why he had such a big game Harris responded with three words. “The offensive line.” The Comet defensive line was in control of the game for just about the entire game, sacking OCC quarterbacks eight times while holding the running game to a total of 72 yards rushing. Field position again would play a significant role in the first half but unlike previous contests it was the Comets who would benefit. Twice in the first quarter, because of bad punts and large special teams returns, the Comets began drives deep in Orange Coast territory. Palomar College took advantage of their opportunities scoring two touchdowns. The Orange Coast Pirates kept themselves in the game. OCC had a few scoring drives in the first half resulting in a couple of field goals and a touchdown pass set up by a 59-yard pass play from OCC Quarterback Jon Newsome to receiver D.J. McFadden. The beginning of the second half was effectively a stalemate as neither team was able to establish anything offensively. The Comets did sustain one long drive that
resulted in a field goal at the start of the fourth quarter. The turning point in the game came with 5 minutes left in the game. OCC was kicking off to Palomar after having just scored a field goal to claw its way back into contention when Earvin Simmons returned the kickoff for a 95-yard touchdown. The score broke the game wide open and ended any threat the Pirates had of winning. For all that Palomar did right to win, the game was far from clean and left room for improvement, Early said. The Comets were penalized 8 times for 71 yards while OCC was only penalized six times for a measly 37 yards. The timing of the penalties was crucial; there were personal foul and false start penalties that stalled drives for the offense and kept drives alive for OCC. One negated a touchdown pass for field goal. Khali Sanders mishandled an OCC punt that led to a field goal just before halftime. Coach Early said: “We still have a lot to grow. We have a lot to learn.” RCHAPOCO@THE-TELESCOPE.COM
Palomar wide receiver Damon Nolan eludes an Orange Coast line backer at Escondido High School on Sept.28. •Paul Francis Jr./ Telescope
Tight end Ryan Ena after a game at Escondido High School. •Paul Francis Jr./Telescope
Palomar’s AllAmerican Tight End: Ryan Ena ARMOND PLACIDE THE TELESCOPE
Palomar tight end Ryan Ena is known for the spectacular catches he snags out of the air and his precise route-running skills. Ena is in his second year on the team and is now one of Palomar’s starting tight ends, demonstrating his ability to gain yards down the stretch on game day. He said he considers himself a possession receiver. “I love catching the ball,” Ena said. Last year, the 6-foot-6-inch Ena averaged 570 yards, with 13.3 yards a carry and received 62 yards as his longest of six touchdowns. Born and raised in Oceanside, Calif., Ena was an athlete at El Camino High School. He played one year of basketball as a sophmore and three years of football. Ena said he was born into a football family. He had cousins playing from a toddler age all the way up until high school. “My family is a multi-sport talented family. We play basketball, football, soccer, etc.,” he said. Ena added he has big dreams, including plans to become a successful graduate from Palomar College, and eventually to become a professional football player in the NFL. He said he wants to earn his associate’s degree and transfer to a Division 1 state university, possibly Utah, San Jose, Florida State or Arizona State.
I never work out alone. I am always tossing a football with someone. Ryan Ena • tight end # 85
“He will be able to pick what school he wants to go to,” said Offensive Coordinator Dan Early. His ultimate goal is to get noticed by University of Southern California. “It’s my dream school because it has a lot to offer me.” This season, Palomar has gone 2-3 in the regular season. When asked about the two-game losing streak before beating Orange Coast, Ena said, “It’s us beating ourselves. Every one needs to be focused on their job.” He admitted, “we could use some help on the special teams.” He also stated, “We need to be more consistent of making good practices. We need to keep showing more good days than bad days, like all competitive teams.” “I never work out alone. I am always tossing a football with someone,” Ena said. Ena said he doesn’t do traditional workouts. “I stay away from the weights,” he said and added, “working on my footwork will elevate my game.” APLACIDE@THE-TELESCOPE.COM
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Monday, October 14, 2013
Palomar College’s Casey Reid dominates against Mesa College at Palomar’s first home game at Wallace Memorial Pool, defeating Mesa on Sept. 28. The final score was 14-9. •Yolanda Granados/Telescope
Men’s and Women’s water polo sinks Southwestern CHRISTOPHER BULLOCK THE TELESCOPE
Both the men’s and the women’s water polo teams were successful against Southwestern College on Oct. 2. Capitalizing on a strong pair of wins the week prior, Coach Kathy “Gubba” Sheehy and her Palomar women’s water polo squad defeated a tough Southwestern College team 15-11 at Wallace Memorial Pool, leading the team to its fourth conference win of the season. The Comets started off a little slow, falling behind early 2-1, but
ended up rallying to a 5-5 tie going into halftime. In the second half, the Comets took flight and grounded the Jaguars with a 10-6 run, scoring five goals in the final quarter. With this win, Palomar is now 10-3 on the season (4-1 in the Pacific Coast Athletic Conference). Sophomore Casey Reid, who sat this game out with an arm injury, said, “We won by four, which is good for us.” She added, “I think we need to work on passing, but we work well together. We talk and support each other as a team, so I think that’s what is going to help us win in the end.”
In men’s action, freshmen utility players David Tanner and Rich Farley led a furious fourth quarter comeback with three goals apiece to lead Palomar to a hard-fought win against Southwestern, 12-10. Palomar started off strong, with two early goals from freshman utility player Evan Dean. Costly mistakes and a second quarter rally led by the Jaguars’ star attacker Justin Patacsil left Palomar going into halftime with a 7-4 deficit. Dean, who led the team with four goals, said of the first half performance, “In the beginning, we weren’t as focused as we were sup-
posed to be coming out.” The beginning of the second half didn’t treat the Comets too kindly either. With three more goals from Patacsil and a couple of untimely ejections, the Jaguars pulled away to take a 9-4 lead going into the final quarter. Fortunately, Palomar seemed to find its stride in the final quarter, stunning Southwestern and the home crowd with a 6-1 rally. With 1:51 remaining, Dean took over the pool, breaking a 10-10 tie then scoring the 12th and final goal with 35 seconds left.
The win left the men’s team 5-6 on the season (3-2 in the PCAC). Coach Chad Aronen, dealing with a mostly freshman squad this season, said, “I felt we responded to the task at hand. We made a lot of mistakes early in the game, but we were able to come back and redeem ourselves toward the end. Hopefully we will play better all four quarters next time.” The men’s and women’s teams will return for a home game on Oct. 30 against San Diego Miramar College at 2 p.m. at Wallace Memorial Pool. CBULLOCK@THE-TELESCOPE
VOLLEYBALL LEFT: Katy Harlow-Nohe (7) returns the ball in a game against Grossmont while Maci Lerno (12) looks onward. Palomar was defeated by Grossmont 0-3 on Oct. 2. Grossmont remains undefeated against California opponents. The first two sets were 2522 and 25-20. The final round resulted in a 26-24 loss. At press time the Comets were 5-6 this season and 2-1 in the Pacific Coast Athletic Conference. •Stephen Davis/Telescope RIGHT: Rylee Zimmerman (4) eyes the ball in the Oct. 4 game against Mt. San Jacinto. Zimmerman scored 9 kills in Friday’s game. Palomar won all three sets for a 3-0 win. The set scores were 25-17, 25-12, 25-16 respectivly. The Mt. San Jacinto team is in its first year with a volleyball program and has been unable to secure a win thus far. •Yolanda Granados/Telescope
UPCOMING PALOMAR HOME GAMES OCT. 15
OCT. 16
OCT. 16
OCT. 18
OCT. 19
OCT. 22
OCT. 23
OCT. 26
Men’s soccer vs. San Diego community college 3:15 p.m. @ Minkoff Field
Women’s volleyball vs. San Diego community college 5:00 p.m. @ The Dome
Men’s Wrestling vs. Santa Ana 7:30 p.m. @ The Dome
Women’s soccer vs.Mt. San Jacinto 3:15 p.m. @ Minkoff Field
Men’s wrestling Socal Dual Tournament 9:00 a.m. @ The Dome
Women’s soccer vs. San Diego Mesa 3:15 p.m. @ Minkoff Field
Men’s wrestling vs. Rio Hondo 7:30 p.m. @ The Dome
Men’s Football vs. Fullerton 1:00 p.m. @ Escondido High School