Palomar College
Volume 35 No. 20
A Publication for the Associated Students
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Will Geer Festival features eight plays Eight plays will be presented within three nights at the Will Geer Play Festival. Performances will be at the Palomar College Theatre on May 27, 28 and 29 at 7:30 p.m. The unique quality of the Festival is that each performance is different from the others, so that at each night's presentation audiences will see differect plays. Six of the plays are professionally written and two plays are originals introduced by students here. Tickets are $2 for general admission. For further information call 7441156, 744-1150 Ext. 2453, or 7277529.
By Beverly Yates Within the rank and file of ASG must lurk an efficiency expert. Budget cuts and reorganization are the outcome of recent meetings. Victims of the latest slashes are student employees of The Women's Center. But, according to Norman Price, student affairs advisor, a faculty member will not only aid but add new life to the center.
AUTHORS DONATE BOOK TO PALOMAR COLLEGE Lynette Triere and Palomar College instructor Richard Peacock recently presented an autographed copy of their new book, Learning to Leave: A Woman's Guide, to librarian Dan Arnsan (right). Triere discussed what she learned about both women and money while writing the book during a workshop May 20 as part of the Palomar College "Career Day" activities. (Photo by Susan Green)
"When the center first started, it was all volunteer,"says Price, "As the center developed so did its money expectations."Price feels the planned changes will "Make quality higher and reduce cost." ASG plans to slice $3,000 from the center's budget. The position of coordinator, now held by Sharon Kersch will be eliminated. It will be absorbed by a paid faculty member.
Proposed bill to extend VA veteran's benefits
This means not only a monetary savings, but having someone familiar with Palomar's bureaucracy should add to the center's services, eliminate employee fluctuation, and allow for plans and improvements with the new stability.
Congressman Harold Ford (DTN), has introduced a bill, H.R. 5762 that extends to 20 years the time period Vietnam era veterans may use their educational benefits. Under current law, veterans must use these benefits within 10 years following the date of discharge or by Dec 31, 1989, whichever comes first.
extent of them. "I don't think that the co-ordinator position will be cut," she said. "I would like to see four co-ordinators, two faculty and two students." Kersch agrees that "Having a permanent person will be a very positive thing and add continuity." However, she feels, "This is a student center and the students should have just as big a role in determining the relationship between the center and student population." Kersch hopes the lounge area will remain open. "I hope it won't change into just another office." Price says the current ASG Budget is $55,000 (student body cards, $30,000 from the Bookstore, $20,000 from food and game vending machines, and $5,000 from interest earning accounts).ASG sponsors many student services, including dance program classes, speech teams, the newspaper, cheerleaders, Student Help Center and The Women's Center. ASG recently cut $8,000 from the Student Help Center, but feels student services were not injured because they moved SHARE offices next door. Now, when one office is closed the other provides services.
Vietnam veterans were not ready for Gender Equity Coordinator college because of the mental and physical problems that followed Cherie Barker, will be in charge of them home after the war," Ford both The Women's Center and the explained. "But through time, Gender Equity Office. She notes therapy or maturity, many of them that, "Cost effectiveness and serhave overcome these problems, and vices will be combined," adding. they are ready to re-enter the "We plan to expand through the evening hours." classroom." "This Will be advantageous to Vietnam era veterans are those Ford's bill would allow a Vietnam who served between Aug. 5, 1964 women attending night classes." veteran discharged in 1966 for and May 7, 1975. Almost three Price noted. "The average age of a example, to complete his education million Americans served in the student is 30 and there are more by 1986, depending on his length of Vietnam conflict, which started in women than men." service. the early 1960's and ended in April, There are currently four paid "In the early 1970's, many of the 1975 with the fall of Saigon. student employees and three work/ study students. ASG will sponsor the center for $1,500 and hire some student help to assist equipment to further the speed and Barker. Graphics Communications inASG feels the needs of more quality of the information managstructors and students traveled to women will be met with this ment on campus. the Gutenberg Festival at the Long changeover. Beach Convention Center in Long Joe Donegan, a Graphic ComBeach 13-16. "Having a faculty paid position munications student, won four Neil Bruington, chairmen of the tickets to aPades'sgameanddinner enables ASG to save $3,000 which Graphic Communications Departfor two. He won first place in the can then be used for other student ment, said the trip to the festival was Gans ink color separation contest needs," says Price, "the center's twofold. for printing, while Jenny Ashcraft services will also be improved, as a "First, it was to show Graphic won the second prize of two Padres's faculty member will bring in all Communications students the many resources that are available in the tickets in the same contest. displays of the different graphic entire college and community." The highlight of the trip was copanies and their equipment and "You are just beginning to get to supplies. Second, was to view new lunch at the Queen Mary in Long know and initiate things after learand modern photo-typesettin&" Beach Harber. ning the job," said Kersch, and it's over." She appears to have mixed emotions on the proposed changes and did not seem fully aware of the
"The Women's Center is a very vital part of this campus and when the reorganization takes place and we have an opportunity to implementit, wewillprobablyhaveoneof the finest Women's Centers in the state," said Price. In his position as custodian of the student body money, Price wants to make sure "We're meeting people's needs." ASG hopes the changeover will take place by July. Current hours will remain in effect until then.
Lost and Found from the Student Help Center." The list of Lost and Found items is extensive: jackets; backpacks (empty and also some filled with personal belongings); racquetball racquets and racquetball goggles; calculators; garage door openers; prescription glasses; locks; checkbooks; school rings (Vista/University High); watches. Also: a ring found in the Music Department's womens restroom; an opal necklace; a Burroughs employee I.D. badge; prescription medicine; a Sanyo tape recorder; a bottle of "Chaps" cologne; a roll of Kodak film. "If we can locate some form of identification on an item, we then contact admissions to obtain a phone number to track down the owner, and get them in here to claim
EPT only twice during their stay at Palomar. "We encourage students to take the English Placement Test as soon as possible during their experience here at Palomar,"said chairperson Noelia Vela. An English Eligibility Card is required to register for most English classes. The results of the test will help determine which English class a student should sign up for. Vela also added that "The test will give the students some idea of their skills and! or deficiencies in English."
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Lost can be found at Campus Patrol Have you ever lost a personal item on campus, searched where you thought you lost it, contacted department heads, just to realize that no one could really help? Well, if you're among_ the multitude of people who have lost keys, sunglasses, jewelry or textbooks, you just might find your belongings by simply contacting the Campus Patrol. Located at the south end of the track field, the Campus Patrol is in charge of the Lost and Found department, and has been since the service was taken away from the Student Help Center. "Most people don't even know where Lost and Found is currently located," said Campus Patrol secretary Kathy Dominguez. "Some of the material left unclaimed had been acauired since o~ takeover of
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Power, politics and nontraditional occupations for women are the themes of the four-day program,"Women, New Perspectives," sponsored by the gender equity program running through May 22. Social issues will be dealt with May 21 beginning with "Single Parenting!" at 9 a.m. at the San Marcos Institute, "Women as Friends," also at 9 in room LS-15, "Creative Fitness and Stress Reduction" and "Can Love Survive Liberation," both at 10 a.m. ,"New and Old Issues in Sexuality" and "Why Would a Women Want to Live Alone?" at noon, and "Create Your Perfect Portrait" at 1 p.m. Warren Farrell, Ph.D., author of The Liberated Man, will deal with "Understanding Men/Understanding Women" from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the San Marcos Institute. Named "The guru of men's liberation" by Newsweek, Dr. farrell feels that reversing roles brings both sexes into a loving involvement in the dilemmas faced by each. Dr. Farrell will present an all-day workshop May 22 for which reservation are required. His topic will be "Bridging the Gap Between Theory and Practice," and will raise consciousness by asking each sex to walk a mile in each other's moccasins - including, among other fascinating experiences, the same men's beauty contest that contributed to Alan Aida's and Phil Donahue's consciousness raising. A $5 fee for the workshop includes lunch.
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their property," relates secretary Dominguez. Items that are found and brought in are given an I.D.number and then logged according to description and the area where the item was found, date and time of day. If students leave a textbook in their classroom, they can usually pick it up in the particular department's secretary's office. If a book has not been claimed after an extended period of time, the text is sent to Lost and Found. "More often than not, students who contact us (Campus Patrol/Lost and Found), in search of a lost item are disappointed to discover that we have no trace whatsoever of that item," states Dominguez. "But for those people whose belongings are down here, I strongly urge them to contact us."
This latest $3,000 center cut means ASG has $11,000 to shuffle for other student needs, and can diversify their sponsorship. "With all the cuts in federal help and North County facilities limited in care, services in the community will be reduced," notes Price, "Palomar hopes to assist the community by filling this vacuum." Price feels the center will provide experts to make use of the resources that are available on campus and in the community. Through the center, various needs will be identified and helped, such as alcoholism, tutoring, medical help, job placement, nurses, family counselors, financial aid, child abuse an<:l spouse abuse.
New English placement test dates are added to schedule New dates have been added to the schedule for the English Placement Test. Dates are May 25 and 26 at 2 p.m. with other testing on June 1 and 2 at 2 p.m. and June 3 at 5 p.m. All tests will take place in E&19. In order to insure a space for the examination, students must pick up an appointment card from the counseling department approximately two weeks before each test date. All spaces will be reserved on a first come, first served basis. Students will be allowed to take the
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The Telescope, Friday, May 21, 1982
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PBS will show student TV productions Two shows produced by students in last semesters Television Production and Directing class are being aired in May. Dana Hawkes chairperson of the Communications Department and instructor of the class says, "We are one of the few community colleges in the state producing student programs of a quality level acceptable to a public television station." Production on these shows takes the better part of two months and is done completely by the students. Both programs are one-half hour TV documentaries produced here to be aired on KPBS Channel 15, San Diego.
"A Close Encounter With a Good Year Blimp," produced by Robert Morgan and directed by Don Negarian, will be shown May 22 at4 p.m. This documentary features the Goodyear blimp "Columbia" show· ing aerial footage of and from the · blimp. "What it is and how it functions are shown by this produc· tion," explains Hawkes. "For the Birds," produced by Dave Pierce and directed by Todd Goodman, will be shown May 25 at 10:30 a .m. This program deals with the varieties of pet birds a vail able to the public. Techniques of bird care and the value of owning a bird as a pet
are the features of this documentary. These shows are produced under semi-professional conditions to give students real practical experience in TV production. Hawkes also noted that, "In other semesters several shows have been produced that were shown on KPBS TV and received awards in national competition. Some shows from last year are entered in the awards competition of the San Diego Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. In competition are: "Playing for Keeps," "It's Punk, I Think" and "Singles." Awards will be announced at the end of May.
Archer will teach Russian imperialism summer class POTrERY SALE - The semi-annual event sponsored by the College Art Guild took place on the front lawn May 13 through May 15. (Photo by Donna Foss)
Original interpretations of art scheduled for library display Original interpretations of arts and crafts from the Renaissance to the twentieth century will be displayed in the Palomar Library May 24 through June 11. Inspired by slides, books and discussion, history of art students at the college created works as semester projects using various media such as clay, stone, metal, wook, papermache, pen and ink, mosaic, glass, fresco and paint. Choosing either the original art medium, a suitable substitute, or a totally original medium, each student duplicated actual works of art or rendered free interpretations of a former style. The art objects in the
The class will be taught by Dr. Roy
show range from paintings, drawings, and sculpture to craft objects. Many of the art history students are not art majors. It is the first time for some to get involved in the art process, to go through the pains of creating something and to thoroughly explore a medium. The display is an excellent look at the history of man through his art. The Palomar art class which is participating in the show is Rita Wh~te's Art History 21. Library hours are: Monday through Thursday from 7:30a.m. to 9:30p.m., Friday from 7:30a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a .m. to 2.30 p.m.
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"Russian Imperialism" (Political Science 15) will emphasize Soviet expansion since World War 2 and look at the reaction of the world community and the United States in attempting to contain Soviet Imperialism.
"Pat" Archer who is presently running for the US Congress. The issue of Russian imperialism has become an issue in Archer's campaign for the Forty-Third District election because his opponent Pete Powell does not believe the USSR has been imperialistic. The course shows how the Soviet
Union has moved into Africa, Cuba, Afganistan and the Middle East. It explains how and why the Soviets have used Cuba as a surrogate in Africa and South America to spread their influence. The course will be taught at 8 Monday through Thursday.
''We must protect the rights of workers for employment during their productive years, for a decent standard of living in their retirement years. ''
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An open house tour of National University, Vista campus is set for May 26 from 3 to 5 p.m. Complimentary refreshments and transportation will be available. For reservations call 941.Q252 or 9412700.
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Are you depressed, anxious , experiencing a loss, have a drug problem, relationship problems, loneliness or just need someone to talk to ? Health Services has free psychological counseling available. Call Ext. 2380 or come in to make an appointment. There's someone there who cares. -
West Coast University in hosting expansion of its programs in North County with a special information session, May 27 from 2 until6 p.m. at Hewlett Packard Cafeteria in Rancho Bernardo Industrial Park. Palomar representatives will also be present to discuss lower division undergraduate preparation. West Coast University offers comprehensive, concentrated programs in Computer Science, Engineering, Industrial Technology and Management at area learning centers. Light refreshments will be served.
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Ruth Marie Sirovica, contract and hourly staff member of the Nursing Education Department died May 3 at 6:30p.m . as the result of a massive coronary. Funeral services were held May 6 at the Featheringhill Mortuary in San Diego.
*** "Childbirth Alternatives in San Diego" will be the last in the Women's Center lecture series May 25, in R-2 at 12:30 p.m. Registered nurse Gini Burns who is also a certified childbirth instructor and has taught "Techiques of Prepared Childbirth" classes will discuss natural childbirth and other alternatives to hospital birthing,
*** Lucia is a unique three part movie that deals with the changing roles of women in 1895, 1930 and 1970. This film from Cuba gives insight into the worldwide struggle of women to gain social equality in the face of great odds. Winner of many international awards, the film is a basic work on feminist cinema. It shows Wednesday,May26 at4 p.m . inP-32, admission free.
*** Attention female students! Complete physical examinations including Pap test and breast checks will be offered on campus for a lab fee of $3.50. Dr. Buringrud, Ob-Gyn. of Escondido will be donating his time one morning every other week. For further information and appointment, contact Health Services at Ext. 2380.
Foreign Film Series. Angi Vera (Hungary 1979)just released in the United States, has been on several critic's "Ten Best" lists for 1981. It studies the life and love of a young woman with grace and delicacy. Veronica Papp is an actress of extraordinary beauty and sensitivity. Admission is free to the 2 and 7 p.m. screening in P-32 on Thursday, May 27.
The Name To Remember. The Congressional Race for the 43rd District is now officially underway. With a wide variety of candidates ( 20 to be exact) , your choice for the right candidate is extremely important. If you care enough to .. . 1. Train our children to work 2. Give love and care for the elderly and disabled 3. Respect God and parents 4. Protect and help our country Then you need to elect Arthur L. (Art) Sanders to serve you in the 43rd District as your congressman . -i:I Retired Military Veteran . 20 years service -i:I 27 years as a military and public educator ::::- Candidate for Congress in 1980 ., North County school teacher; B.A. ! Electronics: B. T. / Industrial Technology, M.A . ! Education Acutely aware of the problems each of you face providing for your families, the difficulties faced by our citizens living on a fixed income and the problems of the unemployed, Art can and will help you . You can help . You can be part of the pride and participation needed to elect Arthur L. (Art) Sanders to Congress .
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Besides instructing students on how to evaluate another's oral cavit}) Dr. Jean Landmesser, ' chairperson for the Dental Assisting 1 Department is also involved in helping to improve the current dental regulations. Last June, Landmesser and Hazel Torres, retired director at the College of Mirand, put together their ideas , and began developing a bill which was soon introduced to the California legislator and later passed into law. Bill AB. 1241 requires all applicants who apply for a Registered Dental Assistant License after January 1, 1984, to not only pass a written examination, but also pass a practical examination, one where the applicants demonstrate their skills. After arranging the contents of REFORMER -Dr. Jean Landmesser, chairperson of the Dental the bill, Landmesser and Torres t!ssisting Department, is attempting to change dental regulations. (Photo by Meri Boyles) sought the assistance of Assemblyman Peter . Cacon (Democrat, 79th District, San Diego). Chacon authored and guided the passage of A B. 1241 throu~h the state legislature. Pleased with the bill's legislative success, Chacon stated, ''The passage of AB. 1241 will not only improve the quality of dental assistant's instruction, mo!~ imporBy Mike Pedretti San Marcos team, as the unexposure tantly, it will assure the overall of being in a wheelchair took its toll quality of dental services." Although the participants were Landmesser hopes ''the bill will not earning multi-million dollar on the players. contracts or playing for the NBA help prevent unnecessary exposure "After playing in a wheelchair Championship, the Undefeated and getting so tired, I respect those to radiation when dental x-rays are Club took their wheelchair- guys;'' said Mike Goff, a sophomore. taken." basketball season opener over When the California Association students from San Marcos High of Dental Assisting Teachers proposed this change to the Dental School May 11 in a fast-paced, hardfought, exciting basketball game 16Practice Act, Landmesser sought Chacon's sponsorship. 12 in the San Marcos High gymnasium. The Undefeateds led from the beginning, after team captain and organizer of the match Glen Woodman scored the opening basket off an assist from John O'Donnell. The purpose of the game was to "I'd like to encourage students to help promote handicapped plan now and get their questions awareness, explained Mike Lesher, answered to avoid last minute confu- director of the Student Help Center sion in preparation for summer and member of the Undefeateds. session and the fall semester." said "We wanted to help high school counseling chairperson N oelia Vela students to better understand hanAppoh:ltments sliouid be made one . dicapped people, and I think we were week in advance in the counseling very successful." center or by calling extension 2179. O'Donnell, who scored two points Sessions will be scheduled for added, "It was an exciting challenge students interested in transferring and the most fun I've had in a long . e. " and in pursuing the Palomar Cec. tim tificate program. Group sessions Woodman paced the locals with will also be scheduled for students six points, followed by Lesher with who are undecided about their four, Mike Gallard with two, and ·educational goal." O'Donnell. A SM student, who filled Counselors will be available to out the Undefeated team added a help students with their schedules at · pair of points. summer and fall registration. It was a tr)'ing experience for the
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ing active to protect the tremendous assault on the educational system that is now occurring. Following Obledo's talk the evening's program included a fashion show featuring costumes from many countries consisting of students, educators and members of the surrounding community. A wine and cheese reception for Mario Obledo was held in Escondido following the presentation in the Theatre. ·
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ASG seeks communication Enhancement of student activities and a closer relationship between the administrative body and the students themselves is the goal of the newly elected ASG officers. The Student Involvement Improvement Committee, which will meet regularly on Fridays at 12 noon in R-22A, located behind the Student Union building, has been designed expressly for the purpose of integrating these two groups. The committee will give the students an opportunity to present their views on issues such as state tuition while at the same time exercising their voting power. These programs, which will stimulate an increase in student activities,include the sponsoring of a "flea market" (swap meet) to begin in June and to be held one Saturday a month along with a film series scheduled for this summer. At the end of the year students will also have a chance to select a faculty
"I know that! know that! know." These words by Mario Obledo, candidate for governor of California, stress that special leadership abilities are held by all. Obledo, who spoke April 27 in the Palomar College Theatre, said "This area of the United States has the most diversified population in the country." Most people would like to live in the United States and specifically in Southern California. Consider that. "We take so much for granted the richness and opportunities surrounding us. We don't take up the challenge," said Obledo, whose speaking appearance was sponsored by the college Multicultural Studies Department and the student MEChA club. · Although the myth of American management is harrassment of employees, Obledo sees leadership as getting people to do things because they want to. "The goals of leadership are to set an example, to set a pace, to speak out and get involved," he stated. , Many people are unsung heroes," said Obledo. "Their names never appear in the newspaper for the good works they do." Stressingtheneedtogetinvolved, Obledo stated, "Some don't take a leadership role because they are afraid of others, don't want to risk failure or they have a fear of futility - they are afraid their efforts won't make a difference in a world of indifference." Obledo stressed students becom-
member to receive an honorary Certificate of Appreciation. Further information can be obtained by calling Ext. 2605 or in R-18A. ASG members made a trip to DeAnza College to get further ideas on government improvement and also to break Palomar out of its traditional activity mold. "We were. very impressed by the organized government at DeAnza,as well as the amount of participation by the students," president Jeff Urry said. Palomar is also sponsoring a number of other committees. They are: The Curriculum Committee, The EOPS Advisory Committee, The Bookstore Advisory Committee, The Calendar Revision Committee, The Campus Beautification Committee, The Catalog Committee, The Safety and Security Commission, The Budget Committee, and The Inter Club Council. "These committees have been around for awhile, although they have been basically underrepresented," Urry said.
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Three days of Mayfair 82 festivities featuring something for everybody were held May 6, 7, and 8. J.C. Lowery coordinated the 6th annual Mayfair, along with the assistc_nce of Usa Noonan who planned the talentfashion show. Contributing clothes for the major event were San Diego county stores, while talent was provided by Palomar students. Numerous campus organizations offered food, hypertension screening, art sales, and other unique activities. An air trampoline was provided for the younger fair patrons. Throughout the three days, musical groups such as the Budgetsr Country Paradise, Timber, and The Neat performed periodically. According to Lowery, "This year's Mayfair went as planned with a large crowd each day. I hope it continues this well in the upcoming years." (Photo by Laura Holk)
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••••• -r ........ The Beat will be an entertainment index to be found each Friday inside The Telescope. There will be a strong influence on current top-draw rock music, and campus happenings in the arts.(Art, Music, Theater). Also, listings of other county campus events, and civic events will be featured. The intent of this section will be
to inform readers of upcoming affairs, and also in retrospect, to relate the quality of performances viewed. The Beat will essentially be an extension of The Telescope's editorial page in respect to stating opinions as such. A contingent of dedicated and award-winning Telescope staff writers will bring The Beat to you. Ken Baer- Entertainment Editor
Despite the setbacks, Los A.ngelesba ''X" slashes th competition with diverse punk-rockibill sound to stand strong as the
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bond in America by Mike Pedretti Big time rock has become so tame that best selling "bands" like Styx and Foreigner are virtually flooding the radio airwaves with their middle-of-the-road sound. The ultra-conservatism of radio programmers and mainstream audiences have forced many of the most adventuresome and talented bands to the fringes of the pop
Top U.K. rockers look to spread By Roland de Beque It's generally true that success is a stumbling block for rock performers. Once achieved, it tends to blind ambition and insight of those who possess it. Many bands, who have long since run out of things to say, flail away for the sake of record-making only. The Jam has stayed atop the British rock charts since 1978 by continually releasing quality material and by simply not pretending to be more than they are . Twenty-three-yea r-old Paul Weller's lyrics speak to youth of all ages, calling for a unification of thought and a refusal to be herded into a crowd . With the release of "Th e Gift," the band's sixth album, The Jam can still be found moving forward lyrically and musically. "The Gift" is a celebration of life and a flat out refusal to compromise on standards. In the Latin-flavored "The Planner's Dream Goes Wrong," describing the plight of urbanrenewal, Weller has written one of his best lines: "If people were made to live in boxes, God would have given them string To tie around themselves at bedtime and stop their dreams falling through the ceiling."
Many bands have sung of the same subject, but Weller & Co. give it new life. In addition to Weller on vocals and guitar, Bruce Fox ton on bass, and Rick Buckler on drums, the Jam has added Steve Nichol and Keith Thomas on trumpet and saxophone respectively. The horns are a welcome sound on some cuts and a distraction on others. "Ghosts" features a nice trumpet break, adding to a simple, pleasing melody. The result: "Ghosts" becomes an excellent song. But on the disco-ish "Precious," the horns sound tinny and monotonous. Another complaint. The spoken vocal on "Trans-Global Express" is so faint, the song sounds like an instrumental. A manifesto for rebellion, "Express" was obviously intended as an urgent plea. If so, why did Weller relegate the vocals to a co-starring role. Only Buckler's relentless drumming saves the song. Now the good points. "Happy Together" leads off the album in typical Jam style, pounding drums, thunderous bass and abrasive guitars, all mixed up front for an auditory assault that few bands, even those with twice as many members, can
match. "Ghosts" and "Precious" are followed by "Just Who Is The 5 aCiock Hero?," another good song, Side two contains the albums most memorable moments. In "Running On The Spot," Weller charges England's youth for foolishly following a society further"into blight. "Carnation" is sort of a downer, the slowest song on an otherwise upbeat disc. Still, it has a haunting melody and sounds better after repeated listenings. "The Gift" roars off the turntable with "Town Called Malice" and the title song . "Malice," which went to number one in England, has the patented Motown sound and is, in every respect, a winner. Inspiring and passionate, it is almost worth the price of. the album itself. The title song, molded in classic sixties form, is the real stunner. "Move-move, i've got the gift of life. Can't you see it in the twinkle of my eye," Weller sings, as if Jam quietly appeared on the punk scene (although they are defintely not punk), their following has increased. Unlike the Sex Pistols, who self-destructed, or The r:Iash, who suffered a sizable backlash among their fans as they progressea, The Jam's fans have remained loyal.
Still, they are virtually unknown in America, partly because they sing about British subjects that kids in the . United States can't relate to. Weller's · thick English accent is another reason for the band's limited appeal here. The Jam's reputation as England's premier rockers must be catching up to them, however. Their scheduled twonight stand at Perkins Palace in Pasadena May 29 and 30 sold out so fast, another night had to be added. In the meantime, you are recommended to visit your local record store and by yourself a "Gift."
scene, where they are looked down upon and denied airtime. The best of these bands is "X." This critically-acclaimed · Los Angeles quartet is one of the only groups that have actually shown imagination and heart in their music. Their unique punkrockibilly sound have made the·m the most powerful answer to the rock challenge raised by the likes of the "Sex Pistols" and "The dash" in England during the midseventies and they are the most successful band emerging from ' L.A.'s punk uprising, mainly because they show more diversity and emotion than the more hardcore bands like the "Circle Jerks" and "Black Flag." "X's" original sound shows depth and variety by combining raw rockibilly and hard-driving punk, along with bold and painfully humorous lyrics. They have released two albums on the tiny L.A. based "Slash" label. Their extraordinary debut, "Los Angeles," tells of people
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Live from New Vork, it's New York City, April 27 Knowing the right people and being in the right place at the right time are determinant to experiencing a special event. In this case, I happened to be in New York last month, my uncle happens to be friends with the boyfriend of Kate Pierson, whose band the B-52's happened to being playing in the City. My uncle obtained tickets and backstage passes for their show at the historic Roseland dance hall, grand-eloquent in design and popular amoung the City's older citizens. Concert crowds, to no surprise, aren't any different on the East coast than in the West; the normal indulgence of spirits and other substances occurs. But what is a significant difference is the atmosphere you leave behind once you enter Roseland: strange creatures who prowl New York streets and cast stares that cause one to keep a keen eye open to insure personal safety. Once secure among peers, the show's commencement is anticipated. Robert Gordon was the opening act, but we arrived too late to see his performance. After a couple Heineken's, it's time to head backstage minutes before the B-52's come on stage.
The band, minus Kate and Cindy, looked a bit startled as we passed them en route to a balcony above the sold-out crowd for a bird's-eye view. A roadie stopped us and fed us the usual harrassement that all roadies dish out. When we finally reached the balcony, which had a seating capacity of 20, the B-52's came on stage and played "Party Out of Bounds." Cindy Wilson, who sings and dances and plays the bongos, was the main attraction, as her hair was a mane of gold. Checking out the other "backstagers," I realized that Andy Summers, guitarist for the Police, was present, arms loaded with females. Attention focused back to the stage, the B-52's were putting on an energetic show, unlike their lackluster concert in San Diego two months previous. They did one hit number after another, and by "Give Me Back My Man," the crowd was hopping. The excitement subsided once the B-52's started playing cuts off "Mesopotamia."(Perhaps many were unfamiliar with the new songs.) However, "Loveland" and "Nip It In The Bud" pleased the audience. From our lofty position, we began to feel the heat of the crowd rising from the dance floor, and
soon after, heard the band say goodnight. As in San Diego, the concert was over quickly after two encores which included their somewhat ridiculous "Rock Lobster." Wandering through the sweaty and sticky floor crowd afterwards, we were told to cross the street and enter "Studio 54" for a party/ reception honoring the B52's. Our back-stage passes would gain us entry. Outside Studio 54, a life-size zebra stood alongside a small, 10foot pyramid which was painted similar to the band's "Mesopatamia" album. Once inside this club of clubs, frequented by the rich, famous, and the jet-setting illustrious, you drift into a chic euphoria to temporarily rise above the problems of New York. The massive dance floor of Studio 54 was separated by an-almost seethrough white canvas which hung from the heights of the club's ceiling. One side was restricted to those who were on the B-52's guest list, which included funk star Rick James(Superfreak), a crew of actors and actresses who perform on those tacky soaps, as well as artists Simon Levy and Desiree Rohr. There was a replica of King Tut and various other Egyptian artwork: Meso-New York.
On the other side of the canvas, those who carried enough clout to get inside Studio 54 moved about it's spacious lounge and upstairs balcony. After a couple hours, the canvas was raised, and the party revealed. A "moving platform" above the dance floor quickly filled with dancers and moved back and forth, which brought me to think of that Kansas City Hotel platform which collapsed and killed hundreds. The people in Studio 54 were so much different than the people outside; the hookers, the losers, the poor who live like the trash which covers almost every City street. The crime rate is apalling; the daily news tell of death and beatings and suffering. But in here, there are so many distractions from reality, the fabulous light show, the beautiful people in their state-of-the-art fashions. New York, the City that made King Kong famous, where the inhabitants regard California as being "tacky," where NYU(New York University) sweatshirts are as popular as "I Love N.Y." bumper stickers, where the joggers compete with rush-hour traffic to keep in shape, where you can walk from one block to the
next and enter what appears to be a totally different world. (There are so many sections to the City: The Vi)lage, Wall Street, Times Square, Central Park, Uptown, Midtown, Downtown.) The crumbling, unsafe bridges, potholed to oblivion, which connect one borough to the next. The subways are graffitied with symbols and markings that make no sense. Some of the people who ride them are so strange, so bizarre, so degenerate. Hello's are hard to come by. I imagine that some people are so paranoid(especially women) that they must think if you open your mouth to vocally acknowlege them, some ugly, cold metal of sorts will thrust at them and jab their hearts(known secretly to be warm), and they will drown in a pool of red agony.
But inside Roseland and Studio 54, the problems of the City are forgotten, if but for only a short while.
"X" stands apart from the crowd FROM SIDE A pushing themselves to emotional limits and trying to survive among the problems of the world. A song, "The World's a Mess, It's In My Kiss," expresses this. ("There are no angels, there are devils everywhere, take it like a man.") Others like "Sex and Dying in High Society," carry the sting of the boldest social realism hostile and alarming. The follow up to "Los Angeles," "Wild Gift," shows more variety and good-natured fun. Humorous songs like, "When Our Love OLD GLOBE THEATRE
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Passed Out On The Couch," and complainers such as, "We're Desperate," (Every week we need a new address/Landlord pick up the mess/Our whole fucking life is a wreck) make the disc a livelier and more diverse effort than "LA." The husband and wife team of Exene Cervenka and John Doe provide the vocals and leadership of "X." Exene cries out the words teasingly, straining to get her point across while Doe, who also plays bass, sings with more control. Long-time rockibillier Billy Zoom plays guitar with adventuresome deli hera tion and drummer Don Bonebrake provides incessant percussion rythym. A live performance with the band giving their all and the pandemonium of the slamdancers at the foot of the stage is a powerful experience. This critic is not alone in his appraisal of the best band in America. Both albums were picked by the Los Angeles Times as "record of the year," and the Rolling Stone slated "Wild Gift" as the second best LPof1981, second only to the Stones' "Tatoo You~ The fact that a major recording company, Electra Records, finally signed "X" to a full-term contract six months ago, after everyone
else turned down the band, (for being radical or un-commercial) tells a lot about the moderatelypoor state of today's record industry because X should be recognized as the quissentential 80's band.
Sky Show VII A long stream of bright yellow light, followed by a tumultuous burst of purple-white firecrackers high above San Diego Jack Murphy Stadium flared in perfect synchronization to Jimi Hendrix's "Purple Haze" May 8 as the KGB Sky Show commenced its most successful presentation in its seventh year of presentation. The 35-minute firework display, featuring a dazzling display of laser lights that depicted a Close Encounter-likeJanding of a green spacecraft abo e the scoreboard and a music soundtrack with everything from the "2001" theme to Queen's "We Will Rock You,", succeeded live sets by five bands. The Blitz Band, a local bar act, opened the show and was not favorably received as the thensmall crowd preferred to toss rolls of toilet paper.
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One Act Play Festival May 27th. 28th. 29th Plan now to view the unique quality of drama offered through the Will Geer Play Festival coming the end of May. Performances will run May 27, 28, and 29 at 7:30p.m. in the Palomar College Theatre. A total of eight plays will be performed at the three-night showing; six plays a:-e professionally written while Paloma).· students wrote two originals. Different plays will be acted out each night. For more information and ticket reservation, call the Theatre box office at 727-7529, ext. 2453.
Susan Lynch, fresh off her FM hit "Office Love" was next. Her performance was dull as she came across as being unseasoned and unexperienced at stadium concerts. It was up to Chuck Berry to save the day, and he didn't fail. The father of rock and roll pia yed some classic SO's favorites such as "Johnny B. Goode" and "Roll Over Beethoven." Backed up by SD rock _group The Shames, Berry's excellent guitar licks and duck walking style kept the 46000 appreciative fans jubilantly dancing for his entire 60 minute set. More up to date acts by Joan Jett and headliner Cheap Trick kept the party going. Joan Jett and her band, The Blackhearts put on a suprisingly strong show. With her
jet-black hair, red sneakers and· white guitar, Jett played her hit "I Love Rock and Roll" and teased the crowd with her anthem, "Bad Reputation"(! don't give .a damn about my bad reputation, you're living in the past, it's a new generation). Despite the fact that Cheap Trick has been going steadily downhill since they peaked about two years ago, by using their blend of thundering power-pop energy and humorous stage presence the band concluded the concert portion of the day in resounding fashion. The large crowd was pleased with Sky Show VII and they had plenty of reason to be , as the effective blend of music and pyrotechnics made for a fun day.
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ffiiroCosto mentionobles One Bornord Drive, Oceonside, Co. The first production to be held in the college's new $3.3-million theatre concludes its run tonight and tomorrow night. "Ondine," the story of an ill-fated love affair between a nymph and a medieval knight, begins at 8 p.m. for each show. Tickets are priced at $2 and may be purchased at the MiraCosta Theatre box office until4 p.m. this evening. For more information, call 439-7932.
TheJames Crumley Gallery will host works by MiraCosta art students beginning Monday, May 24 through June 3. Those who seek background information on the opera "II Corsaro" (The Pirate), should note that a presentation will be given at the Carlsbad City Library from 1 to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, May 21.
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ARCHERS TAKE NATIONAL TITLE Balance key to success of shooters
Golfers take ninth in state at ·Cannel By Pam Northway Coach Bob Lusky's golf squad brought their 1982 season to an end last Monday by placing ninth out of ten teams in the state finals. 'We're happy we made it to the State finals, but we're sorrv we didn't play better,' remarked Lusky. San Jose placed first in the tournament with a 77 4, Saddle back finished second with a score of 784, while Fresno placed third. Palomar finished with a score of 802. Leading the Comets were Steve Mata and Don McBride who both shot a 156. Kris Murphy shot a 162, while David Whitlow, John Marino, and Bob Parker shot 163,165,and 167's respectively. The team left last Saturday for Carmel, for the 36 hole tournament at La Canada Golf course. Whitlow led the golf team to a first place win in the April 26 Palomar tournament with a score of 71. The Comets' score of 381 was followed by Citrus with a 383, Saddleback at 386, San Bernardino at 392, College of the Desert at 400 and San Diego City at 420. Chaffey and Riverside had no score due to a shortage of players. Whitlow's score of a 71 was follwed by Mata and McBride, both scoring a 77. Kris Murphy and Bob Parker shot a 78, while David Oas scored 83. Highlight of the match came in the second hole when Whitlow shot a hole-in-one. Led by Don McBride, the golfers finished second in the 36-hole Conference Finals May 3. McBride shot a 148, followed by Bob Parker's 153; Steve Mata at 157; John Marino and David Whitlow at 160, and Chris Murphy at 164. Saddleback won the Conference Finals with ascoreof761. Following Palomar was Citrus at 784, San Bernardino at 790, College of the Desert at 796, Riverside at 804 and San Diego City at 817. It was announced at the tournament that Whitlow has made the AllMission Conference Team.
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FINISH SEASON WITH 24-6 RECORD
Softballers fourth in tourney All good things must end. After thoroughly dominating their Mission Conference opponents during the regular season, the women's softball team split four games in last weekend's Southern California Junior College Sectional Playoffs to take third place in the tournament held at Golden West College in Huntington Beach. The Comets took victories from Ventura 1-0 and El Camino 4-2, but fell to Los Angeles Pierce 3-2 and Orange Coast 4-2. It was the third year in a row that Palomar lost in the Sectionals after capturing the Mission crown. In the tOurney opener, the locals used a six-hitter from CoCo Tompkins to earn the close victory. The lone run was scored in the first inning when Cathy Crannell hit an RBI single after Sandy Muse, Kim Carter, and Liz Mueller all hit singles.
Against second-seeded Pierce, the Comets committed four errors and left numerous runners on base. The loss dropped them into the loser's bracket, where they were forced to play their second consecutive doubleheader the following day. M ueBer and Crannell led the victory over El Camino with two singles each. Tompkins again picked up the win, throwing a five-hitter and striking out five batters. Against Orange Coast, the Comets left ten runners stranded, ending their hopes of making the State Finals. It was the second year in a row that OC eliminated them in the Sectionals. Coach Mark Eldridge was disappointed with the losses, but realistic about the reasons for them. "We just made mistakes at the wrong time and left too many runners on base," he offered. "You can't make mistakes at the Sectionals and expect to win it all. We
Harris, Mercer reach tennis finals Sophomores Sherrie Harris and D.D. Mercer reached the finals of the State Championships in doubles, but fell short by losing a heart breaking three set match to Debbie Findeisen and Shannon Smith of Santa Barbara City College 7-5,6-7, 2-6 last Saturday. The Comet doubles tandem was given only 20 minutes rest after their erlier semifinals match to prepare for the finals.
got a little too tight and pressured ourselves a little too much." Eldridge, whose six-year Palomar coaching percentage is .831, can't be disappointed with the season as a whole, however. His team compiled a 13-0 conference mark and were 246 overall. In addition, six Comets earned places on the Mission Conference first team and Mueller was voted as the Player of the Year. First team honors went to Tompkins (pitcher), Liz Villa (catcher), Danna Coviello (shortstop), Mueller (third base, Muse (outfield), and Crannell (outfield).
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Mercer and Harris were taken to three sets also in their semifinal match before prevailing 5-7, 6-4, 7-5 over June Angus and Andrea Post of Pierce College in Los Angeles who had not been beaten all year. Harris and Mercer had already taken the doubles crown three weeks ago in the 83rd annual Ojai tournament and shooting for another at the State Championships in Fullerton. All in all the duo played five hours of tennis before losing in the finals.
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Palomar's archery team proved to be the class of all junior colleges in the country following first place wins for the women's and mixed teams at the U.S. Intercollegiate Championships May 12-15. Led by Margie Press and Ann Betts, the women totaled 5,628 points to win their first national title in the school's 15-year history. Press and Betts were second and third overall with 1,964 and 1,939 points, respectively. Suzanne Anderson was eighth at 1,725 and Kitty Wiebe was ninth at 1,618. A total of eight teams were entered in the event. The men's team finished fourth in the team competition out oflO teams · with 5,956 points. Rick Betts led the Comets with 2,027 for ninth place overall. Keith Emery was 15th at 1,976 and Phil Hotaling was 19th at 1,953. Palomar continued its dominance in collegiate mixed team competition, successfully defending its title with 7,906 points. The mixed team won titles in 1972, '74, last year and now 1982. More than 90 colleges attended the four-day meet, held at Atlantic City Community College in New Jersey. The victory in part belongs to all of Palomar and the surrounding community without whose support the trip to New Jersey would not have been possible. "The kids raised almost $2,600, a lot coming from faculty contributions,'' said Coach Mildred Ayers. "Because of the terrific community support, not a cent of the school's money was spent. The double victory was especially satisfying for the mixed team, as all of the men shooters are freshmen who have never shot at the nationals before.
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