The Telescope 41.04

Palomar College

olume 41 No.4

Students

Town' opens tonight

AIDS lectures

By Fred Tracey

In conjunction with AIDS Awareness Week, Student Health Services will be sponsoring five workshops to present the latest information on AIDS. Workshops will be held: Monday, October 26 at 9 am. in room P-32; at 11 a.m. in the Educational Theatre; at 2 p.m. in LS-24 and at 8 p.m. in the Board Conference room in the Student Service Center.

One workshop will be held October 28 at 10 am. in room P-32. Workshops are 50 minutes long and are given by Health Educators and other specialists.

"Our Town" opens tonight in the Palomar College Community Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Performances are scheduled through October 25 and October 29 through 30. Evening performances begin at 7:30 p.m. and matinees are at 2 p.m.

Campus patrol offers services, gives citations

Transfer odds

Picnic here Pumpkin carving and costume contests will be held at an all-school picnic, Friday, October 30 from 11 am. to 12:30 p.m. near the bell tower.

Life in General is slated to play popular music at the annual event.

The theme of this year's costume contest is movies and entries will be judged by staff members. Prizes will be offered for both the costume and pumpkin carving contests.

The picnic is free to students and faculty members. All are welcome to attend.

Booksale The annual Patrons of Palomar booksale will be held October 27 from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m., October 28 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and October 29 from 8 am. to 1 p.m.

Funds from the sale go towards scholarships and student employment on campus. Magazines and records will also be on sale which will be held in the Student Union.

By Larry Bohdolie

Performers of this year's opening play "Our Town" practice last minute directions before its opening tonight. They are Daniela Heggem, Lon Sierra and Bruce Blackwell (Photo by Sharon Richard)

SDSU requires 56 units Beginning in the fall of 1988, San Diego State University will no longer accept lower division transfer students. This decision means that anyone transferring to SDSU must have completed 56 transferable units.

The following majors have been declared impacted at SDSU for fall 1988: Aerospace and Electrical Engineering, all Business, Computer Science, Nursing and Telecommunications.

Applicants must file their applica-

tions during November, 1987 to be considered for these majors. The final date for submission of all transfer applicants is January 31, 1988.

SDSU has scheduled the required competency exams offered at their North County Center. Math and writing competency exams are set for November 7 and the Quantitative Competency exam required of all business majors on December 5. To pre-register for these tests contact the SDSU North County Center.

Career interests measured Career Search, a program developed by the Career Center, is a short, open entry one-unit class in selfassessment that assists students in selecting a career goal and major.

The program is divided into three sessions. Session A begins with an introduction of how to use the Career Center and ways to determine what a student's abilities are. Session A is offered on Monday, November 2 from 3 to 5 p.m. and Tuesday, November 17 from 6 to 8 p.m.

Session B, dealing with interests, values and research into jobs, will be given on Monday, November 9 from

4 to 5 p.m. and Tuesday, November 24 from 6 to 7 p.m.

Session C concerns itself with educational planning and is offered on Wednesday, November 4 from 3 to 4 p.m. and Monday, November 23 from 4 to 5 p.m.

The three classes may be taken in any order and additional classes will follow in December and January.

A $5 fee for materials must be paid before Session A at the bookstore. Sign up in advance of each session at the Career Center.

For more information contact Jane Hankin at Ext. 2194.

Halloween terror week begins

By Fred Tracey

It's Jamie Lee Curtis' birthday!

Welcome to Halloween week. Rest assured, there's plenty of Halloween events, movies and concerts in store.

Vista Community Services Department presents "The Haunting of the Moonlight" at the Moonlight Amphitheatre, 1200 Vale Terrace in VISta at Brengle Terrace Park. Co-sponsored by the Rancho Buena Vista High School drama department, hauntings will take place October 27 - 30 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and on October 31 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Admission is $3.

Call 724-6121 for more information.

Starlight Bowl presents "The Halloween Tour of Terror at Starlight Bowl."

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Students who attend Palomar before transferring to state universities continue to do well after transfer.

They generally out-perform transfers ¡from other colleges and native university students.

In the fall of 1986, students who transferred to San Diego State from Palomar averaged a GPA of 2.60 while other Community College transfers averaged a 2.36 GPA and natives averaged a 2.53 GPA Other state universities in which Palomar transfers outscored other transfers and natives were San Luis Obispo, Fullerton and Humboldt.

Friday, October 23, 1987

the Bowl in Balboa Park and continues through Halloween night from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Admission is $4.

Starlight Bowl is located next to the Aerospace Museum in Balboa Park.

Awaiting you at the auto shop at the old Sears store in Hillcrest is "Scream in the Dark" a perennial favorite. You'll visit the Alien Room, Frankenstein's Lab, "Nightmare on Elm Street," the Spider Room, the Insane Asylum and more. "Scream in the Dark" opens tonight through Halloween night.

"Deathtrap" by Ira Levin opens at the Patio Playhouse Community Theatre in Escondido on October 30 and performing through November 22.

Performances are on Friday and Saturday nights at 8 p.m. and Sunday's at 2 p.m. Call 746-6669 for ticket

information.

Bone Daddys with guests Cry on Cue open tonight at 9:30 p.m. at the Belly Up Tavern in Solana Beach. Little Charlie and the Night Cats October 24 at 9:30 p.m.; Cardiff Reefers October 25 at 9 p.m.; The Mar Dels October 26 at 9:15 p.m.; The Ventures with Forbidden Pigs October 29 at 9 p.m.; the Rebel ~ockers October 30 at 9:30 p.m. and Private Remains on October 31. Don't forget to dress-up on Halloween for the 13th annual Belly Up costume party.

The Palomar Brass Ensemble entertains at Concert Hour on October 29 at 12:30 p.m. in D-10.

The Cinema Department shows "High Noon" with Gary Cooper, Grace Kelly and Lloyd Bridges October 29 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. in room P-32.

What does the campus patrol do?

Talk to most people and they will tell you it gives out parking tickets.

But the campus patrol does more than check for parking violations, their priority lies in student services.

Boyd Mahan, supervisor of campus patrol, believes providing services for students is of primary importance.

"If a student leaves his lights on or locks his keys in his car, all they have to do is walk to or call the campus patrol office and we1l be right over with a van to help them out." claims Mahan.

In the course of a week, the campus patrol services 15-20 cars. During last Monday's rains alone, a half of a dozen cars were serviced.

Escort service is also offered in some cases by Mahan and his staff.

"Most of the calls we get for escorts are from girls having trouble with their boyfriends or someone will say they're being followed." said Mahan. "We don't have enough staff members to help everyone on campus, but we are there if needed."

The campus patrol also harbors the lost and found. Items turned in are held a minimum of 30 days.

"During one week a wallet containing $400 and one holding $50 were turned in. We contacted the owners of the wallets and returned them." commented Mahan.

As far as crime is concerned, Mahan reports little disturbances. "We have virtually no violence or rapes on campus. The only major thefts have been of VCR's and televisions from open classrooms."

Mahan attributes some of the lack of crime to the availability of patrolmen around campus. "At night we keep two men patrolling the interior campus and two on the exterior. This way if anybody screams or shouts for help we will be nearby."

Accidents are also handled by the campus patrol. Mahan reports an average of one accident per week on campus. The majority of problems incurred are from rolling cars or small "scrape" accidents. Student parking lot number twelve yields the highest amount of incidents.

As for parking tickets, Mahan places them last on his list of priorities. Still, with their other responsibilities, campus patrol writes approximately 25 tickets a day.

"If the ticket isn't paid to the cashier, we send it off to the DMV. The ticket holder then has to pay for the ticket and an additional fee." said Mahan.

This week the campus patrol is also undergoing a change of uniform.

Rather than the red sport shirts worn now, the patrolmen will change to a blue button-up shirt complete with patches on the shoulders for identification. "The change will add more of a professional atmosphere to the program." said Mahan.

A critically acclaimed drama, "Our Town" is set at the turn of the century in a New Hampshire village. Director David Boyd said there is "A little humor and some very moving moments. The play reflects centuries of time, social history and religious ideals of the villagers."

Boyd also said he has decided to follow the original production, choosing not to use sets or props. "It's pretty much up to the imagination of the audience to fill in the pieces."

"It's probably one of the most done productions in high school and col¡ lege. It provides roles for a wide variety of talent. 'Our Town' is a good way to get your feet wet in acting."

Members of the cast are Russ Noel and Simon Stimson, of Carlsbad; Patrick McBride, Brett Jones, Mike Witt and Christopher Christman, Escondido; and Rhonda Revette, Janine McAuley, Bruce Blackwell, Jeff Stafford and Michelle Barclay, San Marcos.

Also featured in the production are Vista residents Kristi Severson and Bob Hintz; Carol Hall and Christopher Johnson, Oceanside; Eric Rumpler, Poway; Lon Sierra, Ramona; Don McClure, Valley Center; Daniela Reggem, Encinitas; Juli Beastall, Fallbrook and Elisabeth Loeffler of San Diego.

Ticket prices are $6 general admission and $5 for students and senior citizens. For ticket information call the P-alomar College Theatre box office at Ext. 2431.

Four take local grants

By Maddy Rolon and Karen Heide

Four scholarships were recently awarded by Extended Opportunity Programs and Services and the Vista Kiwanis Club.

The EOPS scholarships were sponsored by two former Palomar students, Kevin Ayres and Adele Flores.

Flores is currently a counselor here.

The winners of the $100 scholarships were Nancy Orosco and Diana Memmott. Orosco has a 3.9 GPA and is studying to become a medical assistant. She is a reentry student and works on campus as a secretary.

Memmott has a 3.85 GPA and is a Graphics Communications student.

Her career goals are in advertising, graphic communications or public relations. Memmott does volunteer work for her church and also teaches.

She has received honors for her work in graphic design.

Two $200 scholarships were given by the Vista Kiwanis Club. The winners were Sheila Helmuth and Betty Macias. Helmuth's career goal is to become an illustrator.

Macias is a full-time student studying to a physician. She has a 3.9 GPA and is on the Dean's List and is active in the Honor Society here.

Requirements for both scholarships were moderate. The EOPS scholarship required that students be a continuing or returning student in need of financial aid . There is no grade requirement. The scholarships are awarded based on motivation.

The Kiwanis Club Scholarship requirements differed slightly in that they wanted the winner to be a Vista High graduate. Both scholarships have open majors and are given annually.

To find out about upcoming scholarships check the bulletin board in the Student Services Center.

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The Telescope, Friday, October 23, 1987

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Eggplants and kiwis help in 'A' pinch

By Larry Boi&,jolie

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The letter "A" What a marvelous creation!

It's so well balanced ... so symetrical! It's so perfect it was chosen to. start the alphabet. Let's face it, the competition was tough, but out of twenty-six letters, the letter "A" took first place!

I personally have dedicated my life to this special letter. Even as a child I would hoard all the building blocks with "A" raised on the side. Now I use A-1 steak sauce, live in an A-frame house and I am a member of the AAA Club. I even supported Alcoholies Anonymous just so I could say I was involved with AA But the place I like to see the letter "A" most is on my report card.

Sure it's unreasonable to expect all A's, but who ever said I was a reasonable kind of guy? My only problem is that I'm not exactly graced with valedictorian brilliance.

I've always believed that sharpening up your thinking cap only makes you look like a dunce.

So I took to other methods of gaining that all important top grade.

In many cases the way to an instructor's · grade book is through his stomach. Sneaking a little treat to the teacher will always get you on his good side.

It used to be an apple would do the trick, but now they're out of fashion. These days

had a teacher who could be swayed a grade point with an eggplant.

Whatever you do, avoid brussels sprouts.

Nobody likes brussels sprouts. (I was told as a child that brussels sprouts were tiny cabbages ... now I hate cabbage too.)

For the women teachers, chocolate usually does the trick just fine. Some people consider this move a little dirty, but I feel that no depth is too low for a four-pointoh.

Once during a test I came upon an essay question I knew nothing about. In a moment of panic I wrote down a recipe for Bulgarian meatloaf. Needless to say, I scored an "A" If your instructor is hungry for cold hard cash, then a couple of juicy Jacksons might satisfy his appetite. (GenerallyWashingtons or Lincolns don't cut the mustard.) I've even been known to throw a few Franklins on the barby to tenderize the toughest of teachers.

Of course, if nothing else works there's always 'the brick.'

'The brick,' named after his odd shape, specializes in those last resort services so essential for acquiring a much needed "A" I know obsessions are bad, but this is just a little one. I mean, it could be worse. I could be obsessed with disco.

HUMOR

Unpredictable siblings can complicate life

By Mary Hannify

Brothers come in various shapes, sizes and especially ages. I've got three, so the law of averages would dictate that one would be older, one younger and one close to my age. Right? You got it! Wrong.

All older. Just enough older, so that when I quit being a cute baby I became "gasp" a girl.

What can three brothers do with a sister?

Well, they could have ignored her. But they didn't. In a male-oriented household the year revolves around sports. So did they.

So did I. By the time I was in third grade I could take out a second baseman like a pro.

I was probably 12 when I discovered girls played with dolls. By then, who cared?

Once, about the third or fourth grade, I was being harassed by some big guys (fifth grade maybe) at the bus stop. After several days I let it slip at the dinner table. The next morning my three big beautiful brothers strolled by the bus stop. They stopped and had a few muscle words with me. They never looked at the other kids just flexed a few muscles at each other, mock sparred a bit and strolled away. Silent

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Years later those same still beautiful guys lined up in the front room to greet my first prom date. It was a full six months before I was asked out again.

Those three brothers risked life and limb, not to mention dad's wrath, to climb up on the roof and "ho, ho, ho" down the chimney to thrill me with Santa-on-theroof-top. · Then for days after my first scary movie made life pure misery by hiding in closets and falling out stiff as boards, only to double up with laughter as I went screaming down the hall. They also resorted to sneaking out of the house at 10 p.m. or 11 p.m. to tap on my window. A practiced dad managed to control the situation by threatening a wheelless household.

There must be hundreds of older brother households. Weeks before this semester started the family had a big reunion and they were all sooooo nice. I almost wish there had been a few tricks because I find myself sort of looking over my shoulder. I must admit big brothers are good "life" teachers. You learn early that you are never sure what to expect. Only to expect it.

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A word is a word; unless it's a slang

By Mary Hannify

In my English classes I have learned the basic necessities of the English language and also the "root meaning," or etymologies of words. My home dictionary has three different meanings for that one word, but it's better and I'm sure correct to say "the study of words."

This basic concept has actually spawned arguments in many households when the basic concept meets modern change.

One time when I was younger I heard my mom say that the gentleman behind the counter at a department store was a gay fellow. I was surprised to hear such language from my mother. I later asked her why she called the guy gay.

My first lesson in word origins began. He wasn't queer, he was happy. The first day back to school after the weekend I told my teacher the new word I had learned. She was a polite and understanding teacher and said that a word can have many meanings, but I found myself more confused.

This, I guess, is my version of the generation gap. Not the word games people play by saying to their parents, "you never were my age," or, "they don't understand me; they never had my problems." They probably never were my age because they grew up in a different age culture. They weren't in the same fast-paced, "crack" culture, but they had their problems, too.

Don't get me wrong; I'm not an advocate of parents or kids, either. I've had my share of arguments. But where are the words of yesterday? If you use the word 'faggot' you'd better be able to defend yourself. Actually, a faggot once meant a bundle of twigs or sticks.

The word fag in the 1920s was slang for a cigarette. Now a person can get into a heap of trouble using that word.

In the American Heritage Dictionary, fag is also defmed as "to work to exhaustion."

Pot is another good word, although it doesn't bring out the giggles as much now as it did when I was growing up. It used to mean something to cook in. With the many other slang words for pot like "grass" and "weed" another common one is "mary jane" which my mother swears she wore on her feet to school.

Same for the word "coke." Just last week I heard a story from a friend who had two neighbors. The one on the right dealt cocaine. The neighbor on the left told her about it.

One day my friend was thirsty and went to her neighbors on her right and asked, "anybody got some coke?" She said at the moment those words left her mouth she realized what she said and she watched the faces lose all expression and life. She exited quickly. To this day she asks for sodas.

Maybe it's better living in a Pepsi Generation.

Triere Center holds workshops "They say that breaking up is hard to do," sings Neil Sedaka.

Lynette Triere will present three workshops on "Learning to Leave" for people who may be "breaking up" Triere is the director of the Triere Center for Relationship Education in Del Mar. A frequent guest on talk shows like "Phil Donahue," "Today", "AM Los Angeles," and "Sun-Up San Diego," she is also the author of the nationally recognized book, "Learning to Leave."

The workshops are sponsored by Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS). They will be presented October 28 and November 4 and

11, from noon to 1:30 p.m., in the Student Services Conference Room.

The public is invited to attend free of charge.

On October 28, Triere will discuss "The Emotions of a Breakup" in which the feelings of indecision, guilt, anger and fear will be examined.

Money, legal problems, jobs and careers will be discussed in "The Practical Problems of Leaving," on November 4. The final workshop, "The Secrets of Ending it Gracefully"stages and pitfalls of a breakup - will be presented on November 11.

For more information about the workshops, call Lois Galloway of EOPS, Ext. 2449.

The Telescope Mary S. Hannify Editor-in-Chief Entertainment Editor ........ Fred Tracey Reporters ... . Juan Blanco, Larry Boisjolie, Brad Cesmat, Julie Cain, Tom Fitzpatrick, Scott Lane, Christy Laukkanen, Gregg Lawton, David Mounier, Kim Parsley, Maddy Rolon, Robert Rowsey, Fred Signori, Laurie Westover Plwtographers ............. Becky Adams, Ben Donaldson, Kara Garavito, Dan Hughes, Sharon Richard Cartoanist ................... Doug DeSio Advertising Manager ........ Karen Heide Journalism Advisor ........ Fred Wilhelm

Graphic Communications Advisors ................ . Neil Bruington,

Linda Arce, Gary Cohen, Elizabeth Pinter The Telescope is published each Friday except over fmal exams and holidays.

Letters to the editor and other correspondence can be brought to the newspaper office, GJ-2 on the north side of the campus, or call Ext. 2450.

Signed opinions are those of the individual writer and do not necessarily represent those of The Telescope.

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The Telescope, Friday, October 23, 1987

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Grids dominate, but lose 21-16

By Brad Cesmat

Coach Tom Craft's football team demonstrated two things in its 21-16 loss to Grossmont College.

One was a balanced offensive attack and the other was the inability to put the ball in the endzone when the opportunity was presented.

On paper Palomar dominated the game. The Comets had a412-245 total yardage advantage including a huge

Water poloists face must-win situation today

By Robert Rowsey

Coach Greg Ormsby's waterpolo team continues its struggle toward the championship playoffs.

"We're playing much better," said coach Ormsby, also acknowledging his team must win five out of six to guarantee a spot in the playoffs.

Recent scores are: An 11-5 loss to Citrus on October 5. Leading scores were Brian Seymore and Jay Rafail with two goals each.

Another loss was suffered October 9 to Saddleback, 13-9.

Leading scorers were Jay Rafail and Brian Williams with three each.

On October 13 the Comets beat Grossmont 14-6, led by Brian Seymore with four goals. Joe Huizar scored three. Jose McNally and Bill Coffm added two.

The Comets edged Orange Coast 109 in a wild offensive struggle.

UCSD's JVs squeaked past the Comets 7-6 October 17.

The locals host Cypress in an Orange Empire Conference game this afternoon at 3 p.m.

269-64 edge in rushing. The Comets ran 71 plays, Grossmont 4 7. But in the one statistical category that really counts-the fmal score-the Comets fell short.

"This was a very frustrating experience," said coach Craft, "especially because we moved the ball so well and had so many chances to win. For us, it always seems to come down to a critical play or two, and we come up short."

Those critical plays were clear to see. ¡Kicker John Ashworth missed two field goal attempts, one from 42 and another from 37. Both sailed wide right.

And with 20 seconds left in first half, wide receiver Bill Edwards dropped a perfect pass from quarterback Mark Heintschel in the end zone.

"It seems that once we get the Bryan Williams prepares to pass the ball to an Cypress today at 3 p.m. in an Orange Empire opportunity to capitalize, we have no open teammate during Palomar's October 6 Conference game. luck," said Craft. conference loss to Citrus. The Comets will host (Photo by Becky Adams) The difference in the game was thre~ touchdown passes from Grossmont quarterback Mike Jordan.

The loss dropped the Comets record to 2-2-1 overall and 1-2-1 in the Mission Conference. Grossmont is now 3-2,2-2. is back after placing second in the lllJunes so far. Heavyweight Kevin

By Scott Lane Palomar will try to bounce back state last year.

Krauss will undergo arthroscopic Saturday when they meet Citrus Glen Clutter (167), a starter last surgery for a damaged knee. Joe Miller Talented and improving, Palomar's College at San Marcos High School. from San Dieguito and Mike Butler will wrestling team is heading for what season, is doing very well so far and Kickoff is set for 1:30 p.m. is 8-2 on the season. be working to replace Krauss. could be another very good season.

Raab Rydeen from Ramona has John Grubbs (118), who finished Coach John Woods' squad is 4-2 in fourth at Cuesta, will be in a cast four dual meet competition losing twice to done well, fmishing fourth at Cuesta Grossmont 7 7 7 0-21 to six weeks as the result of a disloCypress, the state's second-ranked in the 190 pound division.

Freshmen with impressive high cated elbow. Andre Bartlett, who has Palomar 7 3 0 6-16 team. a 7-4 record wrestling at 126 pounds, In the two tournaments so far, the school credentials include Tom Bailey will drop to 118. wrestlers have fared well. At the (134), Nevada 1A champ last year; Tom Ward (118) has a separated Pal-Kenney 21 run (kick good) Cuesta Tournament October 9, Brian Millum (180), a C.I.F. champ GM-Anderson 48 pass from Jordan Palomar fmished eighth in a field of from Mt. Miguel; Mike Saletta (134) a shoulder, but hopefully will be back (kick good) in about two weeks. eighteen teams. Fortunes seemed to redshirt from Nevada; and Manual GM-Murray21 pass from Jordan (kick improve when Palomar hosted the Diaz-Conti (158) third place C.I.F. Coach Woods' team will travel to good) Torrance October 28 to test El Camino Comet Classic. The team finished from Mt. Miguel.

Pal-FG Ashworth 45 yds. at 7:30 p.m. in their next competition.

Three starters have gone down with second, managing to beat three teams GM-Parker 66 pass from Jordan (kick which finished ahead of them at good) Cuesta.

Pal-Emerick 30 yd. run (pass failed) Wrestling has been one of Palomar's better athletic programs with the team finishing in the top three at state for each of the last four years.

"We've never had a team this young," says Woods, "closing in on the top teams. We could be looking to win it.

We just need to mature."

The few returners from last year are doing well. Mike Field (126 pounds)

Wrestlers talented, improving

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NEWS Understanding key to avoiding AIDS The Telescope, Friday, October 23, 1987

By Fred Tracey

AIDS. It affects everyone.

Over 37,000 cases have been diagnosed in the United States and more than 20,000 people have died. An estimated 1.5 million people carry the disease and most probably don't even know it. By the end of this decade, more Americans will have died of AIDS than were lost in the Vietnam War. Understanding how AIDS is transmitted and prevented is the only means of not contracting it.

Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome is caused · by a virus passed from one person to another during sexual contact or through the sharing of intraveneous drug syringes used for "shooting" drugs. Scientists have named the AIDS virus HIV, HTLV-III or LAV. These abbreviations stand for information denoting a virus that attacks white blood cells in human blood.

The virus attacks a person's immune system and damages their ability to fight germs. They then become vulnerable to infection by bacteria, protozoa, fungi, malignancies and other viruses

Workshops are offered for parents

By Robin Rauch

Parent involvement is important for the successful education of a child.

This is the philosophy of Mary Anne Giardina-Rodgers, director of the Child Development Center.

"The parent is the first educator," says Giardina-Rodgers. "The teacher only assists in the education."

She stresses that it is important for parents to get involved as early as possible, because it trains them to participate in the child's education for the rest of his or her schooling years.

Giardina-Rodgers also adds that an involved parent contributes not only · to the success in school, but to a healthier childhood as well, since the parents and children learn to share things.

To help parents become involved in their child's education, the Child Develpment Center has scheduled a series of parent workshops and activities. They are as follows: •October 29 - "Child Care Burn Prevention," 4 p .m. to 5 p.m. in Building 2.

•November 17 - "Nutritious Snacks," 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Building 2.

•December 16 - "Child Development Center Christmas Party," 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., Student Union.

•January 19 - "Children's Aggression, It's Origin and Control," noon to 1 p.m., Building 2.

•February 25- "Helping Your Child Learn Self Contro~" 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., room to be announced.

•March 12 - "Parent Clean-Up Day," 9 a.m. to noon, Child Development Center.

•April 7- "Open House," 6:30p.m. to 8 p.m., Child Development Center.

•May 26- "Creative Kindergarten," 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., Building 3.

The first workshop on October 29 is in honor of Burn Prevention Month and will deal with burn prevention and safety.

The workshops are open to all parents at Palomar, not just those with children enrolled in the center.

Child care will be provided during the workshops for children who are enrolled in the center. Care will not be provided for non-enrolled children due to lack of insurance coverage.

For more information contact the Child Development Center at Ext. 2575.

which may cause life-threatening illnesses such as pneumonia, meningitis or cancer.

When the AIDS virus enters the blood stream, it attacks certain white blood cells. The body's immune system is thus destroyed and allows otherwise controllable diseases to invade the body. These diseases eventually cause death.

Symptoms and signs of AIDS may include a persistent cough and fever associated with shortness of breath or difficult breathing. Multiple purplish blotches and bumps on the skin may appear. The AIDS virus may also attack the nervous system and cause delayed damage to the brain.

The time between infection with the AIDS virus and the onset of AIDS

!Support groups will offer help to AIDS victims

By Fred Traeey

Support groups have become an important part of the treatment process in dealing with AIDS. Countless organizations offer support groups to patients, family, friends and lovers of AIDS patients.

A directory provided by the San Diego American Red Cross lists 60 different hospitals, clinics and organizations which serve as educational resources and direct 8_ervices.

Ron Oster heads the North CountyeffortoftheSanDiegoAIDS Project, a non-profit, tax exempt charitable organization.

The project is currently leading a drop-in support group for family, friends, lovers and significant others and persons with AIDS or ARC. Sessions are held Mondays at 7 p.m. at 2777 Jefferson, Suite 201 in Carlsbad. For more information call Oster at 945-8110 or 945-0032.

Mothers of AIDS Patients meets Mondays and Wednesdays at 7 p.m. in San Diego. This organization provides support to family members and others affected by AIDS. The San Diego AIDS Project serves residents of San Diego County with telephone information and referral, community health education, educational materials, support groups, a buddy program, hospital visitation, case management and health care. Phone hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday. Their phone number is 543-0300.

Two toll-free AIDS hotlines also provide information. The AIDS hotline in Los Angeles can be reached at 800-922-AIDS and the national AIDS hotline can be contacted at 800-342-AIDS.

symptoms can range from six months to six years or more. The longer a person has been affected with the virus, the more likely he or she is to develop AIDS. There is no single test for diagnosing AIDS. A test that detects antibodies to the virus that causes AIDS, however, is available. The presence of antibodies to the AIDS virus means that a person has been infected with that virus. When a person is infected, it may take from two weeks to three months for antibodies to appear in the blood stream.

Prevention of the transmission of AIDS is a key factor in stopping the spread of the virus. Knowing how AIDS is transmitted can help many from getting it, or giving it.

The AIDS virus can be passed from infected men to women and from infected women to men through sexual intercourse. The virus can also be passed from infected men to other men, principally through anal intercourse.

Knowing what behaviors to avoid is the key to prevention, according to CoJ"Iuie Netzley of Student Health

Fast food alters menu

By Fred Tracey

Julieanne Shiller has the responsibility of making sure the food is warm and that there's lemon for the tea. If she's done this, she has accomplished her goal: keeping the customer happy.

Shiller, 22, was hired three weeks into the semester to manage the new fast food center in the cafeteria. A transplant from south New Jersey, she has an outlook to make the fast food center a success.

"I'm confident that I can do my job," she said. "I want a nice long career here. I love dealing with problems."

And there were problems for the fledgling operation.

Complaints ranging from cold food to slow service to lack of selection were heard by administrators, student senators and the Governing Board.

Most ofthe complaints rolled in before Shiller was hired.

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"They (students) need to realize that this (sexual intercourse) is a risk and they need to be sure about their partner. They need to use condoms.

It will reduce the risk, but it won't take it away completely."

Dr. Donald Ramras of the San Diego County Health Services Department said, "''he only way you can avoid it (AIDS) is abstinence. Condoms are for those who want to be safer. They're safer than nothing.

"We need to motivate people to change their sexual patterns. At least be safer."

Drug abusers are also in danger of contracting AIDS. The AIDS virus is carried in contaminated blood left on shared syringes.

Women AIDS victims who become pregnant also pass the deadly virus along to their child. Most babies will eventually develop the disease and die.

The key, say experts, is to recognize that abstinence or mutual monogamy is the best protection against AIDS. Only if two people have been faithful

to each other for at least five years is neither of them at risk All it takes is one contact with an infected person. · Three North County locations currently provide anonymous testing for exposure to the AIDS virus (no name is required to have the test). The testing sights are: Vista Health Center, 200 West Broadway, 758-6735; Escondido Health Center, 606 East Valley Parkway, 741-4415 and in Oceanside at 104 South Barnes Street, 439-4650.

Call for a testing schedule.

Health services offered Physicians are available daily in Student Health Services to meet medical needs at no cost to students.

There are specialists in Family Practice, E.N.T., OB/GYN, Podiatry and Internal Medicine.

Your only charge is for lab and prescription medicine at cost. They also do family planning and dermatology (including warts and acne), in addition to medical problems. An appointment is necessary.

Diesel program gets car

By Larry Bohijolle

To help keep the light diesel program rolling, General Motors Corporation donated a 1985 Oldsmobile 98 to the Diesel department. The car arrived directly from Lansing, Michigan with only the cost of shipping charged to Palomar.

"The car will provide essential hands on experience for students in the light diesel program," said Joseph Schaeffer, head of the Diesel Department. "We believe tangible experience is important for the program."

The donation from GM is not the only contribution received by the Diesel Department, however. The program acquires cars donated by private sources every year.

"We get cars that either don't run or have major problems," said Schaeffer. "We fix them up during a course and sell them. The money then goes into the club fund."

The automobiles offer the students training in trouble shooting and give

them valuable technical experience.

"This car (the Oldsmobile) is different in that it has a V6 engine rather than a V8," said light diesel instructor Bob Mcinerney. "I'm ecstatic about it being here."

According to Schaeffer, the car will remain on campus until the technology is no longer in use."

"What we can do is screw it up and let the students figure out what's wrong with it. It will be a great learning tool," said Schaeffer.

"Job placement for graduates of the diesel program have enjoyed good success," said Schaeffer. "This kind of donation helps keep classes going."

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If a customer gets something cold, they are encouraged to take it back, Shiller says. "I wouldn't go to a restaurant and get something cold.

Please bring it back!"

Since becoming manager, Shiller has introduced daily specials, more fresh fruit, yogurt and longer hours. The center is now open until 9 p.m.

In the future, Shiller will have uniforms for the employees, a more efficient work line and new cash registers to speed up the process.

"I plan on making some changes. It's going to work and it's going to knock your socks off. You'll see."

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