The Telescope 41.05

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Founded 1946

Palomar College

Volume 41 No.5

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llcatlon for the Associated Students

Friday, October 30, 1987

San Marcos, CA

'Our Town' presents farewell performances

Halloween care advised

This is the last weekend to see "Our Town" in the Palomar College CommunityTheatre. Performances tonight and tomorrow are at 7:30 p.m. David Boyd has directed the Thornton Wilder drama.

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."

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."

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

Did you fmd Halloween less than thrilling as a child? Did you fmd the costumed adults frightening and the long walks tiring? If so, you're not alone, according to associate professers Dr. Goody Berk and Ms. Margie Ruzich of the Child Development Department. According to Berk and Ruzich, the Halloween holiday is actually geared more towards adults than children, and parents should take care in how they celebrate the event with their child. A main concern expressed by Berk and Ruzich is the fear children have of masks and costumes. They say from infancy to about eight years of age, children can't differentiate between a mask and reality, and they are frightened when a parent or someone else they know puts on a mask. There are several reasons why a child reacts with fear to a mask. The first is that the mask is unfamiliar to him. A child who has become accustomed to family and friends suddenly finds a stranger in the room and is likely to become frightened. To the child the mask is not play or fantasy, it is real. The person with the mask is a strange being that the child doesn't recognize and this causes that child anxiety. Not only are the masks unfamiliar to the children, they are also often grotesque or unnatural looking. A face with only one eye and pointed teeth can be unfamiliar, unnatural and frightening. Even if a mask is not meant to be scary it can still cause a child anxiety. This is because, unlike a human face, the features in a mask do not move. The lips don't move when we talk, the eyes don't blink and the eyebrows don't go up and down. There is no expression. This is unnatural, unfamiliar, and, once again, can frighten the child. Not only the way we look but also the way we act when we wear a costume can make a child anxious. Often when we put on a costume we change the sound of our voice ~d say unusual things. In addition, people in costumes often thrust themselves at others in order to scare them. This invasion of a child's "personal space" can be distressing, according to Berk and Ruzich. Although Berk and Ruzich discourage masks and scary costumes, they

Soroptomist scholarships announced Training Awards Program (TAP) Scholarships have been announced by the Escondido and San Dieguito branches of Soroptomist International, with other North County branches expected to make their announcements, shortly. A maximum of $1500 is available for a female who is entering or re-entering an undergraduate or vocational program. Applicants must be residents of the chapter area, be the heads of their household and be in need of financial aid. Deadline is December 15, and applications are available at the Financial Aid Office.

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 Loeffier of San Diego. For ticket information, including special discounts on Halloween, call the box office at Ext. 2453.

New bookdrop placed Library books can now be returned at a new bookdrop located directly in front of the Boehm Gallery. The bookdrop, donated by the Friends of Palomar College Library, is easily accessible from the main entrance.

Quake causes are discussed In response to renewed public interest, a 50-minute television program on the causes of earthquakes and how to prepare for them will be broadcast November 5 at 10:00 p.m. The program will air on Dimension Cable, Channel 2. Entitled simply "Earthquake" the program was first presented almost a year ago. It features Steven Spear, associate professor of earth sciences and President/Superintendent George Boggs. The production includes information about the his-

tory and composition of earthquakes, factors that affect their intensity, location and major faults, the mechanics of seismographs and the prediction of earthquakes. Special emphasis is placed on the causes of earthquakes and what to do if they occur in Southern California and specifically in San Diego County. Persons desiring more information about the broadcast may call the Office of Television and Productions at Ext. 2431.

By Robin Rauch

do offer alternatives. Their first suggestion is that parents let their children use face paint. The child won't have to deal with a suffocating mask, he will have control over what his face will look like and he will still have natural facial expression and movement. The professors suggest that costumes be concocted from items found

Sunday concert is scheduled

in the home. They discourage parents from spending lots of money or hours at a sewing machine on a costume for their child. "These costumes that parents spend so much time on are for the parents, not the kids," says Dr. Berk. "Lots of little kids don't even like to dress up." She stresses that the costume should be a negotiated agreement between the parent and the child. She suggests fantasy figures like Cinderella and Superman, because "they meet our needs to be adventurous, without having to leave the home."

Music of Beethoven and Bach will be featured in the first concert of the Palomar Community Orchestra Sunday at 3 p.m. in the Palomar College Community Theatre. Robert Gilson will conduct. Two works by Beethoven, the Symphony No. 2 in D Ml\ior and the Piano Concerto No. 1 will be on the program. Pianist Dr. Peter Gach is the soloist for the piano concerto. The orchestra concludes the program with Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No. 5. Ticket prices are $7 general admission, $5 for senior citizens and $4 for students. Tickets are available through the Theatre Box Office. The same concert will be repeated on November 7 at 7:30 p.m. For ticket information call Ext. 2453.

It was stressed that parents shouldn't promote cultural stereotypes by having their children dress up such as Indians or Hawaiians. "We want to be careful that we don't use children as vehicles to foster our own stereotypes," says Ruzich. The professors gave other tips for a safe and happy Halloween: Draw a face on your pumpkin, or use Mr. Potatohead pieces. Children under five years don't appreciate all the carving that goes into making a jack-o-lantern. Make a pie with the inside of the

New reading courses start

Students who are still using the inefficient hunt-and-peck method of typing can learn touch keyboarding on the latest IBM 30s. A short eight week class in Business 34 - Keyboarding ( 1.5 units) will start November 4, and meet three afternoons per week - Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday- from 1 p.m. to 1:40 p.m. in room B-21. The instructor is Dolores Gregory. Essential for efficient production in today's computerized world, touch keyboarding has become one of the basic required job skills. Electronic keyboards are everywhere: in hotels, restaurants and medical facilities; in the transportation, manufacturing, business and governmental industries; on the executive's desk, in the scientist's lab, on the kitchen table at home and in the schools (especially in colleges). For further information contact the Business Education Department in B10A or call, Ext. 2488.

A new section of Reading 111 "Spelling" will begin on November 4. The eight-week course will meet Mondays and Wednesdays from noon to 1 p.m. in RC-3. It is designed to improve basic skills by instructing the student in English. phonetics and regular spelling/proofreading rules. One unit of credit is offered. Reading 015 "Vocabulary" will begin on November 5. The eight week course, which meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11 a.m. to noon in RC-3, is designed to widen the student's vocabulary range and provide a greater understanding and usage of words. Emphasis is on the development of all aspects of college level vocabularies. One unit of credit is offered. If you have any questions contact the Reading Office, Ext. 2568.

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Keyboarding classes set


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