The Telescope 38.09

Students share native holiday traditions

By Melissa M. Anderson

The first is that there is no God but Allah Saint Nicholas, reindeer, the three wisemen, Muhammad is the Messenger of God. The second pillar is the practice of praying gifts, and mistletoe. five times a day and most of these prayers are These are all familiar words to most Ameriprayed at the Mosque, which is like a church. cans during the Christmas season.

Along with the prayers, which help to keep a But to quite a few number of students at Palomar, Christmas takes on a different mean- person in "tune" with God, there is a ritual of washing parts of the body three times each, for ing all together.

Many people believe in a Supreme God, yet example the mouth and the hands. The washing signifies that they are clean, physically as worship Him in their own cultural ways.

Read on and you will discover three new well as spiritually.

Charity (Zakah) is the third pillar and each worlds, as Abdulla, Rick and Moon share with year 2.5 percent of a person's income is given us their holidays.

On September 8,1982, an 18 year old Pales- to help the poor.

Fasting, the fourth pillar, aids a person in his tinian man from Qatar traveled to America to quest to become closer to God. The act itself is fulfill a dream.

Since the fifth grade his Arabic tongue had a type of cleansing of the body, (again), physiworked on learning English. When he arrived cally and spiritually.

It gives a person a chance to learn patience here, he spent five months mastering the Ian-· and the idea that worldly things should be guage in a language school.

Abdulla Al-ssyid is a student here majoring in secondary in their lives to God. computer science.

Lastly, comes the Pilgrimage. It consists of a He is the eldest son with five brothers, four journey made at least once in a lifetime, to a sisters and two very proud parents. holy place called Mecca, if it is physically and "Christmas" for Abdulla is better known as financially possible to do so.

The Feast.

On the journey Islamic believers make seven There are five pillars (or obligations) in his trips around the Black Stone shrine, which Islam religion, the last of which leads to their became a holy place because of animistic celebrating The Feast. associations.

Clubs bring good tidings to community

Moon Tom these words are repeated each time around: "There is no God but Allah - Muhammad is the Messenger of God." The ninth day of the journey is spent at

Arafat Mountain, where from sunrise to sunset fasting takes place. Upon the sunset the people travel back to feast the following day. After the feast they travel for about 20 more days to different places such as Medina.

The feast is celebrated by sacrificing a lamb, commemorating the story of Abraham and his son Ishmael.

Abraham had a dream in which God told him to sacrifice his son to Him. Because of Abraham's faith in God, he proceeded to carry out the direction. But before he did, God sent a lamb to take Ishmael's place.

The Feast itself is one day, but the celebration continues for three. No one works on these days, "except the police," says Abdulla.

Although The Feast is different from Christmas, the meaning is essentially the same.

Both feel that family is important, and that this is a time to be together, to give gifts, to worship and, of course, to feast.

"Eating, eating, eating," is how Rick Paqqaq, from Amman, Jordan, best described The Feast.

The Small Feast and the Big Feast are the two main holidays in Jordan.

The Ramadan (Big Feast) is more of a religious celebration, whereas Ead (Small Feast) is

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By Cyndie Claypool Enjoyment, Parties, Togetherness, Entities giving their efforts to help others- all are products of the Christmas season, illuminated within the diverse clubs on campus.

Traditionally, the holiday diminishes selfishness in lieu of charity. Such is the function of the American Indian Organization (AIO), Mexican student movement (MEChA) and the Latter Day Saints Student Association (LDSSA).

Christian Fellowship and Association of the Performing Artists of Dance (APAD) will undertake the task of extinguishing straight faces wandering around campus for warm hearts.

Honor society Alpha Gama Sigma (AGS) also plans a Christmas special.

AIO is sponsoring a food drive for needy families on the nearby Indian Reservations. They will be collecting the non-perishable, canned goods through vacation in R-15.

Channeling their Christmas spirit to help the needy also involves MEChA. They are currently holding a toy drive in R-5 to help less fortunate children.

Toys and a hot meal will be distributed in the Student Union to children 2 through 12 on December 19.

Besides district reservations and children benefitting from out-reaching clubs, so does the country of Ethiopia.

Recently, LDSSA had a homemade pizza sale to raise money, as a Christmas present for those in that thirdworld country.

LDSSA also plans a special luncheon and 'secret sister' program for their members.

December 12 and 13 will feature the presents Christian Fellowship and APAD are giving to students.

The Christian organization has a caroling party planned for Wednesday. At 11 a.m. and 12 noon singing will flourish throughout the Student Union area.

Students are welcome to join in the caroling and refreshments.

On Thursday at 1 p.m., APAD will perform their Christmas dance presentation as a gift to the campus, according to instructor Mary Neuru.

Featuring original compositions of jazz, ballet and modern dancing, the show will be down stairs in the 0 building's dance studio.

Adding to the festivities, Saturday, December 15, is slated for AGS's toga, Christmas party. A potluck with food from one's own nationality, tree trimming and a snowball fight are included.

The activity is for club members and invited guests. For more information, contact Les Spellman in R-17.

Christmas time gives way to n umerous activities geared toward entertaining and bringing a smile.

According to legend, the stone fell from heaven during the time of Adam and Eve. It was a part of pre-Islamic Arab worship for many years before the time of Muhammad.

Today lslams continue to pay their respects to the stone. As they pass a certain corner,

Volume 38 No. 9

A Publication for the Associated Students

Friday, December 7. 1984

San Marcos. CA

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Ethnic club holds local toy drive Christmas arrives early this year for poor and low-income children in the North County who will have a better chance for a happy Christmas as MEChA, the Student Educational Movement organization, undergoes its annual toy drive.

In its fourteenth year, MEChA's toy drive will benefit 800 children from the ages of 2-12.

The drive is in motion now and will continue until December 18. A holiday party, also hosted by MEChA, is scheduled for December 19 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Student Union.

The collected toys will be given away then, and will be accompanied by food, drink and entertainment.

Clowns, pinantas and Santa Claus will be present at the celebration for the children's enjoyment.

Several persons and businesses have joined MEChA in this holiday effort, donating towards toy drive for needy kids, as well as the Christmas party.

HOT NEW PLAY - Performers in 'The Lady's Not for Burning" pose for a moment between rehersals.

The current production concludes its two weekend run tonight and tomorrow night. The players are:

(from L toR) Russ Fredricks, Roy Anthony, Richard Chente, Colleen Claypool, Robert Esquivel, Katherine Charles, Ray Rose, (front center) David Hendrick and Lynn M. Gonzo.

(Photo by Jeffery Norfleet)

'Bewitching' play finishes run It's witchcraft, death and suspense ... it's love conquers all ... it's humorous, light-hearted and entertaining.

It's "The Lady's Not for Burning," the Palomar College Theatre's current production, concluding its two weekend run tonight and tomorrow night.

Set in a 15th-century English period, the play, though spoken in verse, does not use English dialect. It is poetry, a "listening play," according to director David Boyd. "It is pleasure to the ear and an emotional uplift."

Christopher Frye, the playwright, wrote as a poet and romantic. The use of metaphors and images through : verse results in some convoluted and complex lines. But throughout the dialogue, the underlying message is "love conquers all."

"It's also a positive play about women,"saysBoyd. "Thewomen's roles are the strongest, most independent characters of the play. They are the 'decision makers.' " Humor ts and hopeful messages

are achieved in spite of a storyline that and production manager is Pat Larinvolves witchcraft and death. mer.

Principal characters include Jennet "The Lady's Not for Burning" will Jourdemayne, a somewhat eccentric begin at 7:30p.m. woman accused of being a witch by the Tickets are $5 for general admission, townspeople. Because she's outspoken $4 for seniors and students. For ticket and has chosen to remain single - not information, call the box office at 744acceptable in the Middle Ages - Jen- 1156. net, portrayed by Colleen Claypool, is blackballed by the townsfolk Richard Chente portrays Thomas Men dip, a magical, almost master presGift Bazaar ence on stage. He's a soldier, disillusionHandcrafted items and baked gooed with life and the tragedy of many-adies will be sold at the Student Union soldier's death. Tired and frustrated, Gift Bazaar today from 11 a.m. to 2 Men dip professes a desire to be hanged. p.m.

According to Bobbi Posher, CaliforOther cast members include Roy nia School Employees Association Anthony as Hebble Tyson, Katherine member, 10 percent of the proceeds Charles as Margaret Devise, Robert will be donated to the organization Esquivel as Nicholas Devise, Russ with 90 percent going to the seller.

Friedrikis as Matthew Skipps, Lynn M. Posher advises buyers to "bring monGonzo as Alizon Eliot, David Hedrick ey and get your Christmas shopping as Richard, Robert Nanninga as Hum- done early." phrey Devise and Ray Rose as the Chaplain.

Costume design is by Nancy Soule

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Among the many contributors are HollandiaDairyandSeven-UpBottling, who are giving 50 gallons of milk and 240 cans of soda, respectively. ShowBiz Pizza is donating pizza as well as acting as a drop-off site. They are also giving a free pizza gift certificate to those persons dropping off gifts to needy children. Over 150 toys from the Oceanside Police Department, K-Mart in Vista, and Hewlett Packard will also donated for the MEChA-sponsored event.

According to John Gomez, MEChA toy drive director, good used and new toys in safe condition are desirable.

Educational toys, trucks, jigsaw puzzles, coloring books, dolls and crayons are some of the types of toys preferred.

Those wishing to drop off toys may do so at the MEChA clubroom in R-5.

Other drop-off locations are: In San Marcos, the North County Centro at 235 N. Rancho Santa Fe Rd; in Escondido, KOWN FM-92 at 1523 E.Valley Parkway; in Vista, CAL CO Realty at 1001 E. Vista Way; in Carlsbad, CAL Stores at 2616 El Camino Real; in Oceanside, Head Start at 503 Vista Belle #1; in Encinitas, the Betheham Lutheran Church at 925 Balour Drive; and in Solana Beach, the Independent Order of Forsters at 100 Border Avenue.

Those wishing to volunteer their services by wrapping gifts may do so December 15 in the MEChA clubroom.

All volunteers will receive a free pizza gift certificate from ShowBiz Pizza.

Child doubts St. Nick myth, editor's sanity

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By Chris Reynolds What a foolish lot of people we can be, trying desperately to cling to that sweet cloud of ignorance called innocnce.

It is our own folly that we turn against the currents of time, paddling furiously to the place where the pull of time was not so strong, when the current was slow and lazy.

But now we are older and, alas, no wiser. We have grown cynical and devious, using children as accomplices in our own complicity.

Santa Claus? There is no such thing as far as I am told, but that was the question my seven year old sister asked two years ago.

Wide-eyed and chaste, she asked, "Is there really a Santa Claus?"

My heart skipped a beat. I smacked my lips.

Electricity snapped, crackled and popped across the nerve endings in my gray matter.

"After all," I thought, "it's the right thing to do. She'll find out soon enough. If I can just preserve that virtue for a while longer . . ."

I stared off into the distance and mused.

"Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus," I said at last.

"My name is Carrie Anne," she said with a confused look.

"Your friends have been affected by the skepticism of a skeptical age," I continued, trying to remember the words. I was plagerizing of course, but on such short notice I was sure that Francis P. Church wouldn't mind.

"They think nothing can be which is not comprehensible to their little minds. All minds are little, including mine."

I was winging it now, completely on my own.

My memory had failed me, the wretched thing.

"Just because they cannot see it they believe it does not exist. Yet, we cannot see that the light is out on the refrigerator when we close the door, but we know that it is.

"When you turn on the light in the middle of the night and look beneath your bed, you don't see the boogeyman, but that doesn't mean he doesn't exist."

She shook her head no, looking fearful.

"That's right! Because he lives in the closet," I said triumphantly.

"Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus. He exists as certainly as, as certainly as . . . there is greed, commercialism and plastic toys that break the day you get them. As sure as, 'batteries are not included and some assembly is required'.

"Look if there was no Santa Claus, just think what Christmas would be like. No rushing

around madly, elbow-to-elbow with crazed shoppers who are foaming at the mouth, desperately clutching toys to their chest, trying to fulfill the wishes of tots who believe that those baubles magically appear, brought by some jolly fat man in a red suit. No yuletide commercials at Thanksgiving; no more hard sells candy-coated by cheerful holiday wishes; no more forests decimated by tree mongers and no more parents up to their ears in holiday bills that are barely paid off by the time next Christmas rolls around. Why our whole economy might collapse."

I took a breath for the first time in what seemed like five minutes. I had blown it big time. My sister just looked at me quizzically.

I smiled weakly. "Of course there is a Santa Claus," I said wearily.

My sister regarded my crinkled smile carefully and walked away. I followed her and stood just outside the room where she had found her mother.

"Is there really a Santa Claus, mommy?" she asked leaning against her mother's knee and

Writer contrasts religious traditions

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By Sabrina M. Messenger For Christians around the world, this time of the year is a time to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, whom Christians believe to be themessiah, or savior, of the world.

Some families have an Advent wreath which holds five candles, four purple ones representing the four Sundays before Christmas day, and one white candle representing Christmas day. As the candle of the week is lit, scriptures from the Bible are read, and there is singing and prayer.

Nativity scenes depicting the baby Jesus with Mary his mother, Joseph, shepherds, animals, wisemen and angels are displayed in homes and on church grounds. This year the national parks will have one because the U. S. Supreme Court ruled that the Nativity scenes are a part of culture, not an establishment of religion.

Most churches have special events planned throughout the season , including plays, hayrides, and food drives for needy families.

Catholics have a mass at midnight on Christmas eve, and in many Protestant churches, choirs will sing their own rendition of Handel's Messiah during the Christmas morning worship service.

Hanukkah, which means "Celebration of Light" is celebrated by people of the Jewish faith from December 19 through December 25.

According to their tradition, the Jewish temple was destroyed in a battle and when the Jewish people recovered the temple, there was only enough sacr~d oil for the sacred light to last one day. More oil was sent for, but miraculously, that one day's worth of oil burned for eight days and eight nights.

The Jewish people celebrate this miracle by festive occasions and gift giving. Children get gifts each day as the eight candles in the Menorah are lit, and a game is played with a top called a Driedle. Special foods are served on the first night of Hanukkah such as potato pancakes or Latke.

Many Jewish families living in the mainstream of Christianity celebrate Hanukkah and recognize Christmas as a celebration because society does. Some families even hang stocking containing fruit, nuts and coins.

No matter what your beliefs, the holiday season year after year continues to give the hope of "peace on earth" and good will to people everywhere.

tugging at her skirt.

"No, Carrie Anne, I told you that last year when you were six," she said gently, the way mothers do.

"I think Chris is having trouble distinguishing between reality and fantasy , then. Maybe he should see an analyst. He may be caught in his precognitive stage," said my seven year old sister.

I cringed and stole away to my bedroom. I hadn't yet finished my letter to Santa Claus and I had to get it in the mail before December 24th.

Santa bemoans holiday hassles

By Santa Claus Ho? Ho? Ho? HA! You might think it's a breeze being Santa Claus, well think again pal.

With 18 days left until "The Holiday", I'm beginning to have my doubts about the whole business.

The elves are threatening to strike again.

Ever since they joined the Teamsters it's been nothing but labor disputes. Can you believe they want double-time on Christmas?

The reindeer stables still haven't been cleaned out and if there's one thing I can't stand it's having to clean up after reindeer.

The mail is starting to trickle in now, but in a few days I'll be up to my ears in it. No one, but no one, ever writes me a letter in July or August, they all have to wait until the last minute.

The toys they ask for nowadays! What ever happened to trains and boats and cute little dollies? Now, all they want are terrorism action sets or home computers.

And have you ever thought about what it's like for me living at the North Pole. The last person I saw that was over four feet tall was Robert Perry. No beaches, no neighbors, it's always below zero and the only normal person I have to talk to is Mrs. Claus, and I think she's developing a terminal case of cabin fever.

Boy, it's a good thing I'm a saint. St. Nicholas, the patron saint of children! Boys and girls, that's a tough image to live up to.

But, what would Christmas be like without Santa Claus? And, more importantly, what ~ would Santa Claus be without Christmas? Just ~ another cannonized son-of-gun. ~ So, I keep plugging away, doing my best, and ~ every year has its rewards. At least one boy or ~ girl will ask for peace on earth, goodwill toward )'l men or some other worthwhile gift.

There are those who search desperately for something concrete among the materialism of Christmas and they get depressed. The holidays can be a depressing time of the year.

While Grinches and Scrooges cackle gleefully because they think they have stolen Christmas, forlorn souls scurry down the boulevards, turning their collars to the cold.

No Grinch or Scrooge can steal Christmas.

How can you steal what you cannot possess?

Everyone has the ability to make themselves depressed, but it is a job no one else can do for them. No matter how hard we try to blame someone or something else, what it really comes down to is that we are really the only ones responsible for the way we feel.

Perhaps you're looking for that concrete "something" in the materialism that Scrooge and the Grinch are trying to sell you (I call it peace through plastic).

The only concrete things in this world though, are the things that endure; the concept of peace, the ideal of love. They are the only things worth giving and the only ones we can give in the end.

So if you aren't getting what you want for Christmas, don't be downhearted, Santa Claus has not forgotten you. I'm trying, and all the help I can get is appreciated.

As a matter of fact, I even get depressed¡ around this time of the year sometimes. You can't be jolly all the time. I've made some mistakes. I have some regrets. Like the time I gave that tape recorder to little Dickie Nixon ...

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Family recalls rustic country Christmas

By T. Pat Stubbs It was Christmas of 1982 when my family traveled to that weathered cabin in Sequoia National Park. It was as if we were in search of a meaning for Christmas, in addition to what we had come to know in the city.

This outpost was the definition of rustic right down to the oil lamps, woodstove, and the outhouse in back.

As my mother and sister mixed and cooked all the homegrown ingredients of a Christmas feast, my father , brothers and I mounted the horses in search of a Christmas tree. After 20 minutes we found o~r yule symbol growing along side a logger's road. We chopped it down and tied it to a pack mule for the ride back to the cabin. On our return we encountered a small herd of deer, docile creatures that looked as if they were resting up for an eventful night of sleigh-pulling.

As we rode on, our noses were delighted

with the sweet aroma of cinnamon, sugar and pecans being emitted from the small cabin that was playing host to our festivities. We decorated the four foot blue pine with red ribbons, and gaily displayed it in the front window.

As the sun went down behind the snowcapped mountains, we situated ourselves around the table. Turkey with stuffing, candied yams, cranberry sauce, green salad, and an assortment of pies were laid out for our consumption. All, except the cranberries, were home-grown. After our feast , we got into the spirits, and reflected on the events of the past year.

I realized at that time that Christmas was not just a time for tinsel, lights and Santas, but for a time of love, caring and sharing with family.

Although the home-grown food, fresh-cut tree and rustic setting was nice, the most memorable part of that whole adventure was that moment around the table when we opened up to each other and communicated our feelings.

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On Leaving 'After Christmas

By Melissa M. Anderson 'Tis the night before Christmas And here in the house I sit by the Tannenbaum Quiet as a mouse.

As I think of my family And the times that we've shared; The unconditional ways That they have cared, I remember my father Climbing the roof He'd dance like the reindeer, But never acting aloof.

My mother, who secretly Snuck in my room Hung up my stocking As I peeked at the moon.

My brother who woke me About three in the morn, To gleam at our presents Which begged to be torn.

Now my Christmases past Are strung through my heart, And thoughts of my leaving Just pull me apart.

So just please understand My parents, so dear, That I really do love you And want to be near.

But time is a flyin', And I've sighted my sleigh.

It's off in the distance And comin' my way.

If only I could, I'd try to be you, To feel what you feel, And see from your view.

But since I'm just me And because you are you, I ask for your love When I do what I do.

That's all that I want And it's all I can give, My unspoken feelings Continue to live.

So under this tree, I place as my wish, A future of Christmases Coming home, with a kiss.

Holiday Cooking

By Sabrina M. Messenger Imagine the smells of holiday cooking. Popcorn for stringing, and hot mulled wine at parties.

Cooking during the holiday season can be a real treat. It's easy and it's fun. (these recipes are taken from the Centering on Children Newsletter) For Hanukkah, why not try making Latke (potato pancakes) Latke 6 medium potatoes, peeled and shredded 1 medium onion, shredded coarse 3 tablespoons flour 1Y2 teaspoon salt Y4 teaspoon pepper oil Parsley sprigs (optional) Accompaniments like applesauce, sour cream or preserves

In a large bowl, mix potatoes, onions, salt, and pepper. In a large skillet heat oil to coat the bottom of the pan. Drop batter by cupfuls into the oil, and with the back of the spoon spread evenly to make three inch pancakes. Cook over medium to high heat until golden brown and crisp. Turn over once. Drain on paper towels. Place on warm platter and serve at once. Serves 4- 6 These two traditional Christmas beverage alternative are popular with "health-conscious" families Childrens' Christmas Punch 1 cup apple juice (chilled) 1 cup grape juice (chilled) 1 cup water

1 teaspoon lemon juice

Add honey to taste. Mix and serve.

Eggnog 4 eggs 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/ 3 cup honey 4 cups cold milk Put all ingredients into a bowl and beat with a rotary beater or put into a blender at the appropriate setting. Sprinkle with cinnamon nutmeg, if desired.

Parents, tired of having the kids constantly snack on junk food during the holidays? Here are three snack alternatives.

Easy Snack Mix 2 cups spoon sized shredded wheat 2 cups Cheerios Combine and place in a large shallow pan.

Drizzle 1/ 2 cup of margarine and sprinkle with onion salt. Bake in a 350 degree oven for five minutes. While still warm, sprinkle on Y2 cup of grated cheese and mix it in until melted.

Peanut Butter Balls (fun for kids to make) 1 cup honey 1 cup natural peanut butter % cup wheat germ % cup dry powdered milk % cup oats Mix honey and peanut butter together, then add remaining ingredients. Roll into balls.

Other snack alternatives include fruits, nuts for older children, carrot and celery stick with peanut butter or cream cheese in them and cheese wedges. Happy cooking!

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Everyone's business: drinking

By Sabrina M. Messenger About this time of year, people resolve to do something to improve the quality of their lives, like beginning an exercise program or learning a new word per week.

Have you made your New Year's resolutions yet? If you can't think of any, may I suggest one: Beginning this holiday season and throughout 1985, don't drive if you have been drinking.

At midnight on December 31, some people enjoy ringing in the New Year with "Auld Lang Syne", kisses and champagne. If you want to carry on the tradition, that's your business.

However, if you should get behind the wheel and you've had too much to drink, then it's

everybody's business.

A wide variety of non-alcoholic champagnes and wines are available that look, smell, and taste so much like the real thing that even connoisseurs aren't always able to tell the difference. But if you must indulge in something stronger, why not do as seasoned partygoers do: eat a good meal before drinking anything and make advance arrangement to have a sober friend drive, call a taxi or even stay overnight to sleep off one toast too many.

If you want to drink during the holidays, at least do it with some sensibility. "Animal House" antics are out as evidenced by the tightening of rules by fraternities and sororities at colleges and universities across the country.

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Confection addiction seasonal

By Cyndie Claypool As the Christmas season rolls around, with all of its decorated sugar cookies, candy canes, gingerbread men and chocolate presents, so do the calories.

It begins with the huge Thanksgiving dinner we gorge ourselves on. The following Friday is usually a day off for most people. This is probably because they are too inflated to fit into their regular working clothes.

During this season, it may behoove us to buy a pair of pants a size larger than usual to accompany us throughout the Christmas, feasting period.

One cannot feel too guilty about overeating when their pants fit.

Another suggestion is to hide all visible scales. There's no point depressing oneself during this "jolly" time.

Kids may receive the worst of the sugargoody attacks.

If there are children (34 and under) in your house, periodically count the candy canes hanging on the Christmas tree. The product of the confection addict's lack of self-control will be evident.

As fast as cookies are taken out of the oven, they are snatched up by the 'cookie monsters.'

It's not purely because they are excited in anticipation of Santa's coming. More likely, it's from all the sugar they've been injecting into their small frames.

As in the famous " 'Twas the Night Before Christmas," they dreamed of sweets, not Santa .

Unfortunately, confection addiction is wide spread throughout the holidays. The pounds just come rolling on with out warning, almost like an avalanche.

Our seasonal, daily exercise routine often includes a continuous "weight lifting" process: Mind conceives devious plan to snitch cookies; feet move toward prey; left hand attacks; right hand shoves 'sinful' food through mouth; eyes guiltily watch that extra 'weight' easily glide down the hatch with experience; legs IA!alk back to chair.

Waddling through the stores can help jiggle off that extra flab clinging to the thighs. Beware, however, when passing those scrumptious looking Christmas goody sales. Shop owners try to take advantage of our weak points.

No matter how hard we try to impede it, inevitably, the most common thing people walk out of the Christmas season and into the new year with are - inches.

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a gift-giving time.

What does Rick think about American holidays?

He agrees that there are too many. Going from a mere two holidays a year to one every month is something to get used to. But despite the numbers, he enjoys them all.

One holiday they do share with is New Year's, with firecrackers and all.

Also associated with New Year's is snow and they do get that back in Jordan, with skiing and tobogganing too.

During the celebration of The Feast, the Muslims eat much meat, such as lamb, turkey and chicken, along with rice. No alcohol is consumed at any time, even aside from the holiday.

After talking it over with his parents, Rick decided to come here to America. He plans to stay after college and get a job.

Only two universities can be found in Jordan, with about 25,000 students each. lt is hard to get into one of the schools because of the high academic standards.

Rick plans to transfer, "hopefully," he says, to San Diego State.

He has found his niche in math and physics through the Computer Engineering Department and really enjoys all of his classes.

Abdulla Al-ssyid The last thing he was asked was if he thought English was hard to learn. And contrary to what some might think, he replied that Arabic was harder. "I can never understand the structure of the words," he says.

Can you imagine painting the walls in your house every year? Buying all new clothes, every year? ¡ For Moon Tom, from Canton, China, this is a very familiar way of life.

The Chinese New Year consists of throwing away (or cleaning) the old and bringing in the new.

Much is involved in this process, from painting walls to sweeping floors. . -1oon says that they must even throw away

Rick Paqqaq the old broom and buy a new one for the coming year.

Red is the color which prevails during the celebration period. It is the color they use for marriage too. And, unlike Americans, the Chinese consider white the color of death, and, therefore it is never seen during this holiday.

The meal is prepared at home before the New Year arrives. It consists of nine dishes, which are eaten with the immediate family .

Each of the foods is eaten for a specific purpose. They all must have a meaning.

The reason for the nine dishes, and not eleven or five, is that nine is their good number.

Seven is the number used when one dies and is obviously never used except in those instances.

Three days before the New Year much preparation takes place. For example, on one side of a street all the families sell different kinds of flowers. These signify the "fresh" new year coming up.

The boys all have a special flower that they take home. Also, like Christmas trees, a very large flower is put in the homes.

All the children who are not married receive special red envelopes with money, and they love to get them.

Gifts are exchanged between relatives and families. They are never opened in front of the person so as not to cause any embarrassing moments.

If a friend or relative brings a gift to a family, such as fruit, the family must give a small gift of appreciation back, from their home.

The three-day holiday is spent with friends and eating is the main attraction.

In China she says that it is very hard to go to a good school. A test must be taken with a good grade. Students must be healthy, have good eyesight and be young.

This was Moon's disadvantage. She was too old to get schooling in China and that is why she came here to the U.S.A. She said that in China you can do pretty much your own thing, but ... And that is why she likes America.

"You are very free."

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Color consultants may brighten Gallery features realist your world or give you the blues Van Hoesen's artwork

by Sabrina M. Messenger "Have you had your colors done?"

This question is being asked more often these days. With the myriad of color consultants, professional image experts, and celebrity 'beauty/ workout' books on the market, how does one know which ones are legitimate and which ones to stay away from?

Nancy Galli, Fashion Merchandising instructor in the Family and Consumer Sciences department, believes that it is very important to "assess the skills and qualifications of them (experts) before getting into agreements with them."

Galli describes a color analyst (also called a color consultant) as "a person who has been trained in the area of color. At one extreme, the person may have a bachelor's degree in art or have a home economics or fashion background, but at the other extreme, some are trained in three to four hour seminars and call themselves trained.

"What they (color consultants) do," explains Galli, "is talk with and analyze people and tell them what colors are most appropriate for them by their skin, hair and eyes."

Right now, there are no regulations for color analysts. "At the state level, they're looking to license color analysts. Just like a cosmetologist, they would have to go through a certain number of hours (of instruction) and take a test."

Color analysis is not new. John Molloy, the author of Dress For Success, has been testing colors around the nation for the last 20 years, but "in the last six or seven years, the 'colors' have really taken hold."

How much does it cost to get your colors done?

"It depends." says Galli "Currently, it's about $50 just for color analysis."

Some color consultants also do wardrobe consultations for an additional fee.

Galli has these suggestions for t hose who are shopping for a color consultant. "It's very important to look at their training. Also look at the business' track record. How successful are they? How long have they been out there? Ask them what are the underlying principles of their particular color system." Some consultants look to see if the person's skin has a blue or yellow undertone. Galli emphasized that "you have a right to ask these questions before you plunk your money down."

Galli also encourages the consumer to "make sure you know what the serv-

ices and products are that you get for your money." Some color consultants offer color swatches, decks, or cards for their consumers to take with them when they go shopping.

What if you are not satisfied with the service? Does a person have any legal recourse? Galli say "Not at this time.

There aren't any regulations on it yet."

Galli says that the consult ant will usually offer to redo your colors or refund your money, and that you could report t heir business to the Better Business Bureau if there is a problem.

A person may ask, "Can't I just do my own colors from a book?"

"A lot of people do that." Galli says

Instructors offer tips for a safer Christmas

By Sabrina M. Messenger Christmas time also comes with special once-a-year safety hazards.

Dr. Hulda Berk and Margie Ruzich, associate professors of the Child Development Department, have some Christmas safety tips.

Ruzich says that t he Christmas tree ornaments at the lower end of the tree should be made of non-breakable material. Lights should be placed out of the children's reach, along with the Christmas tree.

"In all fairness to the child," Ruzich says "it's too tempting to hang it low."

Dr. Berk adds that "Children learn by experience. They must do it to learn about it. How would a child know t hat a tree will topple just by pulling on its branches, if they've never done it before."

Christmas trees should also be fireproofed, says Ruzich. One way to fireproof trees, according t o the Centering on Children newsletter is to take the freshly cut tree, remove about two inches of trunk and with the ball end of the hammer, "bash" t he ends to soften the tree. Mix together one gallon of boiling water, two cups of corn syrup, one ounce of garden iron or vitamins, four tablespoons of chlorinetype laundry bleach, and stir unt il dissolved. Place the tree in a cont ainer, filling it with the solut ion and hot

Speakers place third in fall championships

by T. Pat Stubbs Competing against 20 colleges from Utah, Idaho, and California, the speech team won the third place sweepstakes trophy in the Open Division of the Pasadena Lancer Invitational held at Pasadena City College November 23-24.

Palomar's team won a total of eleven major awards and was led by Suzanne Cox and Keith Bartels. Cox won the first and fourth place in Expository speaking and Radio Announcing. Bartels placed third in both After-Dinner speaking and Dramatic Duo. Robert Martin and Nicky Blair placed first in After-Dinner speaking and the Lincoln-Douglas debate, respectively.

Dale Haines and Mike Litton won the third and fourth place trophies in Extemporaneous speaking.

Other awards included a third place in Dramatic Duo by Karen Meddows and Mark Gowers. Bill Seymour tied for third place in Radio Announcing, while Lynn Hulett placed fifth in the same event.

The 1984 Palomar debate teams to date have a win/ loss record of the twelve/ seven .

The team was accompanied by faculty advisor Bruce Bishop and is now preparing for the Fall Coast Cha mpionships to be held in Los Angeles.

"but the main problem in this is that you cannot tell the true color that you'd see in fabric in a book" As for m ail-order color consultation and makeovers, Galli had one of her classes participate in it for McCalls magazine, but she feels that "it's not a good idea.

It (makeovers) should be just guidelines to you. It's not written in stone."

Galli recommends the follow six books on color and professional image.

1.) Vogue Beauty Book, 2.) Your New Image and Your New Image for Men, 3.) Dressing Right (for men), 4.) Dress for Success and the Women's Dress For Success Book, ar.d 5.) The Fashion Coloring Book

After three days of competition the speech team won second place sweepstakes trophy at the Pacific Southwest Championships at Los Angeles City College.

Competing against 400 students from 40 colleges and universities of the far west, the Comet speakers won ten major awards.

"Universe", a readers theater created by coach Kathy Waste, won first place.

Her second production "King Arthur", won the third place trophy.

The debate team of Dale Haines and Bill McKinney, coached by Bruce Bishop, won first place. Their undefeated record included victories over Orange Coast, Cal Poly Pomona, LaVerne and San Diego State. In the fmal round the t eam took a 3-0 decision over .Loyola Marymount. ¡ Candy Long was a double trophy winner, placing third and fourth in expository and persuasive speaking.

Minnia Ellis, won the second place trophy in communication analysis.

Nicky Blair and Tanya Dahlin won fourth place trophies in oral interpretation of literature and expository speaking respectively.

water every two days.

"Packages are very beautiful and the ribbons a nd decorations might taste good to a child." says Dr. Berk "Because a child believes the world exists for them, anytime a package is in a house, they assume that the package is for them so they automatically open it.

Old toys could be placed under the tree as a decorative storage area until packages can safely be placed there."

An extensive surveyofwork by Beth Van Hoesen, a contemporary American realist, will be on view at the Boehm Gallery through December 28.

Spanning the artist's career of more than 20 years, the exhibition contains more than 20 watercolors, drawings and prints dating from 1960 to the present. Three subject areas represented in the display are portraiture, stilllife and the depiction of animals.

Admired and known on the West Coast and in printmaking circles nationally, VanHoesen has a precise gift for observation. She works directly from the model and strives to capture the uniqueness of each sitter's personality. Through exacting draftmanship, she refmes her images to reveal the

essential structure and character of her subjects.

Important exhibitions in which Van Hoesen's work has been featured include ''Thirty Years of American Printmaking" at the Brooklyn Museum; "Contemporary American Graphics"at the 1970 World Exposition, Japan; "Animals Real and Imagined" at t he California Palace of the Legion ofHonor, San Francisco; and "Beth Van Hoesen" at the Oakland Museum.

Boehm Gallery hours are Mondays through Fridays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The gallery will be closed December 24 and 25. For more information, call 744-1150 or 727-7529, Ext. 2304.

Teacher displays nature art Unique wildlife artwork, by naturalist David Totten, is on display in the library through December.

Based on his childhood memories of life in Maine and an intense love of nature, Totten has translated his knowledge and talent into realistic depictions of nature's gifts-birds, animals and other wildlife.

Totten's medium is pastels, sharpened to fme points to achieve great detail. Pen, ink and charcoal are also used on occasion.

Totten's love of nature goes deeper

than his artwork. Travels to the far north of Alaska; raising, training and racing Siberian husky sled dogs; and filming nature are hobbies he fits into an already full schedule of teaching for the Palomar College Earth Sciences Department.

The library exhibit can be viewed on the second floor of the building. Other Totten creations are currently on exhibit in art galleries in Alaska, Wyoming and California.

For more information , call the library at 744-7529 or 744-1150, Ext. 2616.

The Telescope, Friday, December 7, 1984

AFTER A FASHION

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This year's models

By Paul Taylor It came. We saw. It conquered.

Alicia Reavis Jackie Coleman and Lindsey

The fashion show in the Student Union November 20 was in one word "successful."

That is the feeling expressed by fashion show coordinator Carey Kirner.

"I think the students liked it," she said. "And the models deserve a lot of the credit for that. They really came alive on stage. They're really special people."

She also had thanks for the many stores donating clothing: Swimwear- Sunny Skies Swim and Beachwear in Cardiff.

Skiwear- Sports Chalet, Escondido and La Jolla stores.

Evening wear - Kim's Bridal of Escondido and Gary's Tux Shop of Escondido.

Nautical - We Are Sportswear of Escondido.

College wear - Palomar College Bookstore.

"The models picked out almost all the outfits on their own," said Kirner.

"And I thought they did a good job of it.

"I thought the turnout was really super, too. The show lasted an hour and 20 minutes and the place was full.

There were even a lot of people standing up. Ted, Stoney and Ty Alexander from Escondido After Dark did a great job providing the music and Frankie Ferral was the emcee."

Kirner also had special thanks for Viney and Travel.

"I thought it was really neat the way they put together vacation packages for the college students. It went right with the theme, which had an emphasis on going places."

Yvonne Johnson was also lauded for her work. Johnson, from Mary Kay Cosmetics, did all the make-up.

"I tried to have fun with the models," Kirner emphasized. "I wanted them to be confident and to have a feeling like 'This is a lot offun'. I think all of them did a super job. None of them seemed nervous at all."

Kirner spent about 70 hours working on this show. "Nobody knows what it takes to put something like this on. It was just overwhelming."

Kirner also had big praise for assistant Debbie Bunting.

"She did a good job, doing a lot of the things I didn't have time to.

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Cagers place fourth in tourney

By Paul Taylor Andy Gilmour knew it would happen. The coach of Palomar's men's basketball team was concerned about the Comet's lack of height up front when the season started.

After winning four of their first five, Gilmour's fears materialized in the team's last two games of the Antelope Valley Tournament.

Los Angeles Valley College used its superior athletes to out-point a tired Palomar squad, 77-56 in third round play.

"We started out real well in that game," Gilmour said. "But they had some great athletes on their team. I think that made the difference. That and the fact that they were a lot bigger than us. We didn't rebound very well at all.

"They out-boarded us 47-23."

Duane Hurd, a freshman guard who led the county in scoring last year at Carlsbad High, led the Comets in scoring with 20 points.

"He played very well in the ball game," Gilmour said. "He had an injury earlier in the season and he's just now getting into shape."

After shooting more than 50 percent as a team from the field in each of the tourney's first two games, Palomar managed just a 40 percent showing in the loss.

The poor shooting epidemic got even worse in the consolation championship game against Bakersfield, as the Comets lost 69-65 in overtime.

Palomar's starting front line shot 26.7 percent for the game on 8-of-30 shooting. The rest of the team wasn't much better as the Comets collectively hit on 23 of 64 field goal attempts for 34 percent.

Despite their shooting performance, though - or lack thereof - Palomar still held a 57-53 lead with 1:03 left in regulation time. But a missed free throw resulted in a foul and two points, then the Comets turned the ball over again, resulting in a tied game.

Palomar was then outscored 12-8 in the extra session.

As if things weren't bad enough for Gilmour, leading scorer Willie White suffered a sprained ankle and played only 15 minutes, scoring 11 points and pulling down eight rebounds.

"He wanted to go back in, so I put him in the last six or seven minutes, but he couldn't do much," Gilmour said. "It probably did more harm than good."

Another top guard, sophomore Charlie Panes, also sprained an ankle in a game that would have to rank right up there for Gilmour as far as disappointment goes.

"I was very happy with where the shots were coming from," the coach continued. "We got good percentage shots consistantly.

team in the first two games of the tournament, wins over West Los Angeles and College of the Sequoias.

In the opener, a 66-62 victory against West L.A, Scott De Hoog scored 20 points to top everyone, White had 16 and HUrd chipped in with 10.

"I think they played apretty well most of the game," Gilmour said. "West Los Angeles had a guy named Angelo Hudson who scored 14 points in the second half. We held him scoreless in the first half, but he's a hard guy to keep down."

The story of the second game , a 63-55 win over Sequoias, was one more of survival and escape than anything else.

Palomar showed Gilmour some of the best basketball he has seen all season in the first half as the Comets opened up a 17 point lead at one pooint.

But the lead was whittled down to two points with less than five minutes remaining before the Comets took charge again to win it. ''The first 18 minutes of the game was the best I've ever seen this team play all year," Gilmour said. "But they k ept coming back at us. I was pleased with the balanced scoring, though."

"We just didn't make a good percentWhite led the Comets with 15 points, age of them. We've got to get better Hurd had 13, DeHoog 11 and Panes 10, shooting, especially from the kids in- while Kurt Story led the rebounders with nine and C.O. Zerull contributed side."

Gilmour got some fme play from his seven.

Loedel named to All-American team 1WO!!- Palomar guard Duane Hurd shows offhis shooting form during a

recent game.

(Photo by Mike Goodman )

Wooten, Calland lead way as Comets win Dome debut

By Keith Fleming

The women's basketball team traunced Los Angeles Valley College 6341, to give coach Terri Bamford a victory in her Dome debut November 30, while improving their record to 2-1.

In fact, the game was decided before the end of the first half. "We've jumped out to a big lead, 40-16, at halftime," said Bamford, "then I took the press off and everybody played, but we did have a big let down in the second half."

"I was disappointed that we didn't

little similiarities to last year's squad that ended up winning one game their entire season. So far this year the Comets have aver9ged 74 points a game while allowing only 53 points per game for their opponents.

Bamford isn't bashful about setting lofty goals for her Comets either. Before the season started, Bamford was talking about a championship season. Now, after posting their first home victory without defeat, Bamford is raising her expectations one step beyond.

By Keith Fleming Peter Loedel, high scoring water polo ace, has been named to the 1984 Junior College All-American water polo team. It was announced Tuesday by Tom Harmstead, Chairman of the Community Colleges All-American Selection Committee.

Loedel became only the fifth Comet to receive the honor in the sport's fourteen-year history here.

The last eight of those 103 goals came in the last game of the season to top John Adams' school mark of 102 goals in a season, and eventually to seal his spot on the prestigious AllAmerican squad.

Despite a mediocre season for the Comets, 5-5 in the Pacific Coast Con-

ference and 12-13 overall, individual accomplishments did not go unnoticed.

Last month Loedel, the Comet MVP, was joined by teammates Tony Bennett, 52 goals, and Joe Machado, 26 goals and 69 assists, on the All-Pacific Coast Conference team.

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"Oh, wow. I'm really happy. I'm overwhelmed." said Loedel, still reeling from the news of the day.

Palomar's annual Gala Christmas or call the box office at 744-1156 for Concert takes place December 13 and more information.

December 14 at 8 p.m. in the Palomar Recalling his thoughts before the College Theatre.

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Forward Koi Wooten turned in a fine performance for Bamford, scoring 24 points, grabbing 21 rebounds and making 4 steals.

Shooting a red hot 58 percent from the field, most ofWooten's points we're scored inside. "She's really been working on her post moves and everything came together for her, she played a super game." said an elated Bamford.

Wooten did not do it all alone however. Center Pam Calland dropped in a healthy 17 points while grabbing 14 rebounds. Guards Marsha Kaminski and Anjie Jadovitz contributed 2 points with 5 assists and 10 points with 2 assists respectively. Vicki Meyer also added 4 points with 6 assists.

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Nobody's Duby-ous about Jack's top ranking Comet wrestler tops in state with 27-0 mark

By Paul Taylor About 15 months ago, Jack Duby was involved in a major wrestling match.

Now that may not seem like much, because Jack Duby has been involved in what must seem like 300 major wrestling matches since then, but that one was the biggie, against an opponent that is almost unbeatable. The future.

You see, Jack Duby was fighting himself over his future and rightly so.

He had recently concluded a senior year at Mt. Carmel High School that had seen him not only win the San Diego County CIF title in wrestling for his weight division but also the the state championship as well.

As if that wasn't enough, Duby had led the Sun devils into the CIF 3A football playoffs by rushing for more than 1,000 yards. He capped that senior football season off by being named Palomar League Player of the Year. He capped his senior football season off by being named Palomar League Player of the Year and earning a spot on the All CIF team.

And so, Jack Duby had to decide which sport to concentrate on - the ~me he starred in in the fall or the one in which he starred in the winter.

Such is the life of a superstar, you know.

"I had so much fun in football," he said. "But I wasn't getting contacted by anybody. I guess they thought I was too small at 150 pounds and I probably was. But I didn't feel on the field like I was.

"I figured I had a better chance at getting a scholarship in wrestling than in football "I thought about going to Long Beach, but that didn't work out. Then I thought about trying football and wrestling at an NAIA college. But I got to thinking that if I didn't wrestle against the best, I'd always wonder how I would have done against them."

So Duby sittled on wrestling. More importantly, though, he settled on wrestling at Palomar. And opponents have regretted the decision.

Last year as a freshman, he fmished second in the state among junior college wrestlers when he lost in the state finals 3-1.

"He had beaten me all year," Duby recalled. "And I had only beaten him once. Boy, am I glad he's gone."

Now a sophomore, Duby is playing second fiddle to nobody. He is the state's top-ranked junior college wrestler at 150 pounds and owns a spotless 27-0 record. So dominating a force has he been this season that Duby has yet even to be taken down.

Still,with all the success that has come his way in 1984, Duby is careful not to get too confident.

"I'm pretty pleased with the way the season has hone so far, but I've still got to fmish it," he said. "There are still things to get done."

Oh yeah, there were two goals he mentioned.

"Before the season started," he explained, "I wanted to win the state championship in my weight class and to go undefeated for the season. I wouldn't go any better than that as far as goals were concerned."

Kind of hard to improbe on perfection, huh?

Depending on who you listen to, there are two reasons for Duby's success.

"The weight class isn't the same as it was last year," Duby said. "A lot of the guys who made this division really strong last year are gone now. I think I've gotten lucky in that aspect."

But luck only goes so far. Not 27 matches, and Palomar coach John Woods knows it.

"Jack Duby is an incredible athlete," Woods said. "I think the thing that really surprises me about him is his

Palomar's Jack Duby gets ready to take his opponent down during recent competition. Duby is cur-

rently 27-0 this season and ranked number one in the state in his 150-pound weight class.

(Photo by Mike Goodman)

incredible speed and quickness. He's very strong, but it's his speed that really sets him apart.

"He's never been taken down this year. That is not only an amazing fact a testimony to his speed. He's just too fast for those other guys. That's his secret."

"I don't know if there's a secret," Duby said. "I think I've gotten more confident. I've gotten stronger and I've definitely learned a lot more since last season.

"But a secret? I don't think there is one. Not in wrestling. That's what makes it so good, so challenging. In wrestling, you can put all the responsibility on yourself, whereas in football, all 11 players have to do their given jobs the right way or else something bad happens.

"You can be as good as you want to be in wrestling and the only person to decide how good you are is you."

"I knew Palomar had an excellent program as far as wrestling was concerned, and a great coach, and my coming here has been justified.

"Coach Woods has really helped me out a lot. I can't estimate how much he's improved me. Both mentally and physically, I am by far a better wrestler because of him."

If you had to choose word to describe Duby's relationship with wrestling, 'new' would not be it.

"I started when I was in the first grade," he recalled. "It was a junior

'Jack Duby is an incredible athlete. I think the thing that really surprised me about him is his incredible speed and quickness.' wrestling team program that was held at University High School. My dad was the wrestyling coach for a high school and I used to go and watch the practice with the teams.

"I didn't think much of it until my brother was going to a match one day and I went too. They wouldn't let me compete because I was too young, but I competed the next year and I've been interested since."

Only interest, though, does not an undefeated, state junior college champion make, as he found out.

"It probably took two or three years before I placed in a tournament for the first time," Duby said. "It's something that takes a lot of time. But it's easier to start learning when you're younger because then, later on, you can just work on your moves instead of working on your coordination, too."

While they're at it, they might as well be working on their diets, because they are just as much a part of wrestling as

pins and and reversals.

It's called making weight. And it ain't easy. In some cases, it can lead to burnout and it isn't uncommon. Just askDuby.

"I told myself after my junior year in high school that I wasn't going to cut weight like I did then," he said. "There were times when I'd have to cut like 18 pounds to make weight for a match.

"It's like you can't eat for four days at a time and when you do, it's a salad with nothing else on it. Not even dressing. Everybody wonders if it's worth it.

I do to, sometimes. It is a different sport, there's nothing else like it. It really takes a lot out of a person.

"But when you stand on that platform afterwards, it makes you feel good, like you accomplished something. It builds a lot of character in a person, it helps you out later in life.

Every other wrestler I know is successful in whatever he's doing."

It would almost appear as though Duby and his fellow wrestlers belong to a form of fraternity, as is the case with all sports teams. But the wrestlers, as Duby hinted, seem to take this association one step further. '"There is a lot of respect am ung the wrestlers, a lot of respect for each other. Part of it might be because of what we go through tro lose weight together, but it's more than that.

"In other sports, you see the macho thing, the players talk too much, that type of stuff. You never see that with the wrestlers. Sure, we're the state champions, but we could get beaten tommorrow and have to start all over again. You can't afford to talk a lot because there is always someone out there gunning to beat number one."

Which is a problem Duby particularly can relate to. Like the legendary gunslinger of old, he has taken on all comers - and silenced them - to be the best in the west, but there is always someone out there with dreams of putting an ugly dent in his this far perfect season record.

To avoid this, he has to key himself up for all matches, which easier said than done.

"It is hard to get up for a match sometimes," Duby admitted. "I talk to myself a lot to get myself psyched. You can't get too emotional, though, or you get drained.

"Wrestling isn't so much emotion, like football, as it is skill. You basically get yourself relaxed and readys - not too emotional- or else you're in trouble. There isn't a person in college who actually feels he can't win. A lot of times in high school, there were guys who had that real loser look. They had that look in their eyes like they knew they were going to lose. College isn't that way. Even if you're winning 12-0, one mistake and you'll be on your back wondering what happened. And it all happens at full speed."

Of course, the difference between full speed for JackDuby and full speed

for anyone else is quite a bit of difference. Like maybe the difference between a '73 Pinto and an '83 Porsche.

But as much as the physical talent counts, the confidence level may be the most vital ingredient in a wrestler. '"This year, I think I've gotten more sound with mymoves,"Dubysaid. "But a lot of it is mental. I feel like I'm in control out there, like I can do whatever I feel like doing. I know I shouldn't be beaten. I've seen everyone and I

'I'm pretty pleased with the way the season has gone so far, but I've still got to finish it.

There are still things to get done.' know I can beat them."

The Comets as a collective unit are harboring those exact sentiments right now, especially when it comes to Cypress College, currently rated as the top junior college wrestling squad in the state and the one thing standing between Palomar, ranked second state-wide, and a second straight state title.

Last month, the two went head-tohead in the Dome. Cypress jumped out to a 16-0 lead, Palomar went on top 22-16 and Cypress on it on a pin in the fmal match of the nigt, 26-22.

Instead of deflating the team's hopes,

though, the loss served as the entire opposite. '"This gives us that much more of a drive (to win the state title)," Duby said. "We know we can beat them. lt1l push us into the next time wwe go against them. We'll be alright."

So will Duby, obviously. And his quest for a state title got a big lift earlier in the season when he went against Bobby Helm of Porterville - someone Duby had expected to be one of the prime contenders for the state title in his weight division - in a tournament earlier in the season.

It wasn't close, Duby recording a technical foul in the second period. '"That was kinda neat," he said. "I think that helped me out a lot."

Another ally of Duby's has been the amount of hard work he has put in.

"I got that from high school," he said. '"The coaches there put that into us.

Some guys didn't work that hard in high school, I've noticed, and they get to Palomar and they're running so much more than what they're used to."

Pretty soon, because opponents are losing so much more than what they're used to at the expense of Duby, scholarship offers should start making their way to the Duby household. has the thought of wrestling on the major college level crossed his mind?

Are you kidding? Does O.J. Simpson fly through airports? Do cows moo? Is Jack Duby unbeaten?

"Oh yeah," he nooded. "I've thought about it a lot. I don't really know how good I can be on that level. Those are the big boys. It's a whole different ballgame when you get up there.

I think a lot of how well you do up there is determined by how hard you work," he added. "I can just go out and do the best I can, that's all there is to it.

It's a big step."

Not as big a task as it is for opponents to beat him. Or even take him down, for that matter. But as good as Duby has been in 1984 (that most over-used of all over-used adjectives - awesome - may even be applicable here) there is at least one critic who says his best match, that perfect match, is still out there somewhere, his to fmd.

"Oh sure," he said when asked if there were room for improvement. "I can always learn something more or new. I certainly haven't lost any drive. I still have the desire to go out there and improve and do my best. You're always going to have some letdowns, but the key is to space them out."

He has certainly spaced his losses out. And now he is 27-0, ranked number one in his weight division in the state among junior college wrestlers, at the proverbial top of the world.

And that's no Duby-ous honor.

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NEWS

The Telescope, Friday, December 7, 1984

IPot' sale scheduled next week Featuring more than 6,000 original ceramic and handcrafted items, the student pottery sale will be held under the familiar red and white tent on the college front lawn December 13 through December 16.

Val Sanders, Art Department chairman, has watched the sale grow from 150 pieces of art (almost 20 years ago) to the more than 6,000 items now displayed. In the sale's meager beginnings, planters and windchimes dominated.

Now, according to Sanders, mugs, bowls, and glass creations, such as goblets and stained glass, are most popular.

Highly anticipated by the community, the student pottery sale includes only Palomar student artwork and only their highest-quality creations.

Strict sale regulations, enforced by Sanders, monitor for lead free pieces, the safety of glass and insure the sale set-up to be safe for viewers to mill around.

Flawed pieces are either removed from the sale or clearly marked. More than 50 students are represented in this holiday sale.

Since glassblowing and ceramic productions are expensive hobbies, the art sales provide the students an opportunity to make some money to buy supplies. Eighty percent the sale proceeds goes directly to the student and 20 percent goes to the student art guild, Hours for the student pottery sale are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., December 13 through December 15; and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. December 16.

For more information, call the Art Department at 744-1150 or 727-7529, Ext. 2302.

Career Center changes look Due to an extensive remodeling project, the Career Center will be closed beginning December 5 and will reopen January 2 on the second floor of the college library.

The Career Center houses information on more than 15,000 careers in a varitey of formats, including books, pamphlets, periodicals, filmstrips, cassettes, microfiches. and computer. Its information services are valuable to incoming and continuingstudents, as well as community mrembers desiring to research, enter or change careere.

Persons planning to register for the spring sememter still have time to enroll in a fall semester Career Search class to help with goal identification and proper class selection.

Beginning in January and offered for one unit of college credit, the shortterm class involves an orientation session, personal-profile testing and career evaluation with the instructor.

Students learn how to best use the Career Center r sources. A $5 registration fee is charged for the class.

Interested persons can sign up at the center or the college admissions office.

For more information, call the Carreer Center at 744-1150 or 727-7529, Ext. 2197, before December 5 or after January 2.

Bravura seeks submissions Are you a closet writer, artist or photographer?

Bravura, Palomar's Literary Magazine, is accepting submissions of original, unpublished poems, short fiction, essays, music and lyrics, artwork and photography for the 1985 issue.

Published through the English and Graphic Arts Departments, Bravura is circulated annually in the spring.

There is no limit to the number of works an indiviual can submit. A drop box for submissions is located in room P-6 (the English Department office).

Name, address and phone number must accompany each entry. The deadline for submissions is January 14, 1985.

If anyone has any questions or just needs encouragement, please leave your name and phone number, care of Bravura, in the English office or call 744-1150, Ext. 2392.

WHAT! NO BREAKIN'? - Dance Club students, featuring their own choreography, will perform a free performance December 13 at 1 p.m. on the bottom floor of the 0 Building. Dancers are (L-R): Jamie Malone, Lori De Leon, Helene Me Harris, Tori Ritter, Cory Hammond, Krista Kunze, Danielle Brosco, Beth Wright and (center) Linda Illig.

Choir, chorale groups perform tomorrow night in Encinitas A festive concert of sacred Christmas music for voices, brass, bells and 0rgan will be presented by the Palomar Chorale, conducted by Joe Stanford, December 8 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, December 9 at 3 p.m. at the San Dieguito United Methodist Church in Encinitas.

Titled a "Celebration of Carols", this concert brings together several different performing ensembles. Performing in addition to the Palomar Chorale will be the Palomar Concert Choir, the Chancel Choir of the San Dieguito United Methodist Church and the Church hand bell choir, called Trinity Bells.

Accompanying the four choirs will be organist Jan Phillips. Director Stanford is conductor of the Palomar Cho-

December is "Forgiveness Month" at the Palomar Library.

"No questions . . . no fmes . . . no hassles is the policy this month," said public services librarian Dan Arnsan.

"Library materials can be returned to the circulation desk, as well as at the exterior book return boxes located near the library's first and second story entrances."

Students are reminded that any overdue library materials, including magazines and records, after the end of December will put a hold on their records. This will prevent regristration

next semester until all items are returned.

For additional information, call the library at 744-1150 or 727-7529, Ext. 2614.

For the record Erratum - a mistake was made in the November 30 issue of the Telescope. It was stated that Helene MeHarris was a Black Alliance club member. She is, in actuality, the assistant secretary for the American Indian Organization. We regret the error.

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In addition, he will also sing the baritone solo in Vaughan Williams "Fantasia on Christmas Carols" which will be conducted by David Chase.

Also on the program will be selections from Poulenc's "Gloria" and Pergolesi's "Magnificat", arrangements of three Christmas carols by David Chase and a medley of carols with handbell accompaniment.

The San Dieguito United Methodist Church is located at 333 Encinitas Boulevard, Encinitas. There will be a free will offering for both performances. For more information call the Music Department at 744-1150 Ext. 2316.

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