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Friday, October 28, 1988
Volume 42 No. 7
Green announces resignation as president By Jonathan Young
Staff Writer/ Production Manager Citing personal reasons, Ken Green announced his resignation as president of the Associated Student Government on Tuesday. Taking over his position is Michelle Harding, former vice president. In his letter of resignation addressed to the officers of the ASG, Green wrote, "I cannot devote the time and energy that
I believe is required to carry out the duties of the president." Green had talked to Director of Student Activities Jim Bowen prior to issuing his letter of resignation. Bowen would not go into detail regarding Green's reasons for abdication, other than that they were personal. Green also discussed his reason for resigning with Harding. "It was a very personal reason," she said. "It had nothing to do with anybody on this campus." At the Oct. 26 ASG meeting,
Harding was sworn in as president, leaving the vice president seat vacant. "The vice president moves up (to president)," said Bowen. "It's in the constitution ... there's no election." Nominations are now open for the vice presidential position. Frank Gravante , a newly appointed senator, was nominated by the ASG. The position is open to all students. "My long range projection is to have a senator become vice pres-
ident," said Bowen. "The most qualified are those involved in the student government, the senators and the Judicial Advocates, in my opinion." According to the ASG constitution, nominations must be open for a minimum of five school days with a maximum of 15. Harding said she would like to close the nominations next week "I want a VP ASAP," she said. The senators will elect the new vice president with a two-third vote of 'yes.' It is not a m~ority
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vote, according to Bowen. He said this process is used because of the position changes. Along with the position of vice president, one judicial advocate seat and an umber of senate seats are available. The judicial advocates are appointed by the ASG president, with a two-third vote approval from the senate. Harding feels this should be a priority. However, it will take second place to Home(see GREEN - page 2)
Speakers garner first in tourney By Larry Boi~olie
Editor-in-Chief
By Fred Tracey
Managing Editor Dr. George Boggs, superintendent/ president, was given a contract extension through June 30, 1991. The extension was granted by the Governing Board at its meeting on Tuesday evening. The vote was 4-1 in favor of the extension with trustee Mary Burke Trotta voting no. Trotta voted no because she felt that the new members of the board, who will be voted in on Nov. 8, should review the contract of the superintendent/ president. There are three seats up for election. Boggs will also receive a pay raise for each of the three years. For 1988-89, Boggs' salary will be $76,948; for 1989-90, Boggs will earn $80,711; and for 1990-91, he will receive $84,663. Boggs has been employed as Palomar's chief executive officer since 1985. As superintendent/ president, Boggs reports directly to the Governing Board.
( Photo by Mark Hopkins)
Fallen Eucalyptus trees litter the ground at the site of a construction project located just northwest of parking lot 12. See Vox populi column for student reaction (page 5) and photo essay (page 6) for more views ofthe project.
In their first performance of the 1988-89 season, the Palomar forensics team captured the first place sweepstakes trophy at the BIOLA University Invitational speech tournament held Oct. 21 and 22. Comet speakers captured 20 championship awards and garnered a total of 72 sweepstakes points, a score over double that of second place San Diego State University. The squad competed against 300 students representing over 30 colleges from the far west. "It was a happy surprise," said Dr. Ray Dahlin, director of Forensics. Dahlin described the sweepstakes victory as extremely important since the team missed the first three tournaments of the year due to financial problems. "Hopefully the team will place in the top 10 (in nationals) this year," said Dahlin. "Our biggest problem is money to get there." Last year the squad placed second in the nation. Only five people from that team returned this year. "Most of the team are just terrified Speech I students,"' said Dahlin. Community colleges usually have to start at the beginning with their speech teams, Dahlin commented. Since the term at Palomar is only for two
BACK AFTER SEVEN YEARS
Homecoming court rejuvinated By Cris Fraser
Staff Writer For the first time in seven years, Palomar will feature a Homecoming court as part of Comet Week, Oct. 31 through Nov. 5. Students can vote for the Homecoming court during that time in the ASG office, R-7. Voters will be required to provide their Social Security number as part of an attempt to stem voting fraud. Other Comet Week events planned include a Halloween costume contest; appearances by a disc jockey and a live band, a fashion show and a Red and White spirit day. The week will conclude with the football team playing Mt. San Antonio on Nov. 5. On Monday, Oct. 31, a costume contest will be held for students and staff made up for Halloween. Winners can look forward to prizes ranging from a free dinner
to a one month membership at Family Fitness Center to free student identification c ards . Judging is to begin at 11 a.m. inside the Student Union. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, members of an "irae" Reggae band will perform outside the Student Union. On Wednesday at 11 a.m., a fashion show will be held in the Student Union. The show, featuring Palomar students, will highlight fashions donated by North County Fair. From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, D.J. Express will be outisde of the Student Union taking students' requests. Friday, students are being encouraged to show their school spirit and dress in the college's colors, red and white. A pep assembly, which is to include a performance by Palomar's cheerleaders and an introduction of members of college sports teams
and Homecoming court candidates, is planned for 11 a.m. near the flagpole. A pre-game tailgate party is planned for Saturday followed by the Homecoming football game, against Mt. San Antonio at San Marcos High School, at 1:30 p.m. The first 200 people to the game will receive a free pom-pom. Homecoming king and queen are to be crowned in ceremonies at halftime. Student Government President Michelle Harding cites lack of interest as the reason behind the Homecoming court's long disappearance. While previous years' students were ¡ little concerned with the event, she said, "the younger generation who are coming in are expressing more interest." "If there is good student participation this year," she said of Homecoming activities, "we might be able to hold a dance next year."
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Ken Green resigned last week as ASG President. He stayed in office for five months. The above graph shows the length of the past five presidential terms of office. Greenlee was the only one to serve his full term. Juan Serrato served for 14 days.
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J CLUB MEETINGS GOVERNMENT Faculty Senate: To meet Oct. 31 at 2:00p.m. in room R-30. Associated Student Body Meeting: To meet Nov. 2 at 1:00
p.m. in room R-18. Faculty Meeting: To meet Nov. 2 at 2:00 p.m. in room R30. Inter-Club Council: ICC to meet on Nov. 1 in room R-22 at 12:30 P.m.
SERVICE PC Internationals: To meet Nov. 3 in room R-16 at 9:30a.m. The Connection: To meet Nov. 4 at 2:00 p.m. in room R22. Koinoina: To meet Nov. 2 at 11:00 a.m. at the clock tower. Campus Advance: To meet Nov. 2 at noon by the clock tower. MEChA: To meet Nov. 4 at 1:00 p.m. in room R-16. CREATE: To meet Nov. 3 at 1:00 p.m. in room R-18. Palomar Circle K International:
To meet Nov. 4 at 1:00 p.m. in room R-22.
ORGANIZATIONS Phi Rho Pi: To meet in the SC
building on Nov. 1 and Nov. 3 at 1:00 p.m. Alpha Gamma Sigma: To meet in room R-22 on Nov. 3 at 12:30 p.m. Black Student Alliance: To meet in room R-16 on Nov. 2 at 1:00 p.m.
ACTIVITIES North County Pilots Meeting: To be held Nov. 3 in room
LS-16 at 7:00p.m. Dance: To meet in room 016 on Nov. 3 at 2:00p.m.
CLASSES Advance Coastal Piloting:
Class to meet Nov. 3 at 7:30 p.m. in room LS-20. Foodhandler: A class is being offered for anyone working in the food industry in San Diego County. There are two classes, one in English and one in Spanish. The English speaking class will be held in room SC-5 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The next class will be held on Nov. 7. The Spanish speaking class will be held in room A-1 at Palomar's Vista Center, 538 Olive Ave. The class meets form 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. and the next class will meet on Nov. 14. The fee is $12 and is payable at the door. Contact Sunny Yates at Ext. 2346
SAT Test: To be held Nov. 5 at 8:00 a.m. in the Student Union.
SEMINARS AND LECTURES Career: Larry Shushan .will hold a seminar on broadcasting careers on Nov. 3 at 1:00 a.m. in room S-3. Success: "How To Succeed In A Four-Year College" seminar will be held on Nov. 3 at 2:00 at in room R-16. Self Esteem: Palomar's Satellite Center at Fallbrook High School, 2400 Stage Coach Ln., will offer a one-day seminar on Nov. 5 entitled "Self Esteem: Don't Leave Home Without It." lecture Series: Local residents can learn what it takes to get ahead in today's business world through Palomar's Career Lecture Series at Mt. Carmel High School, 9550 Carmel Moutain Road. "The Entrepreneur" is the first in the series on Nov. 7 to be held in room D-8 For more information and reservations, contact Rebecca Kvederis at 744-1150 or 7277529, Ext. 2353. Changes
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Palomar's Education Office will offer a one-day seminar on Nov. 5 entitled "Changes and Challenges: Taking the Next Step" from 9:00 a.m. to noon. The seminar fee is $15. For more information regarding this seminar, including room location, call 744-1150 or7277529, Ext. 2155 Flowers to Success: Palomar's satellite center at Mt. Carmel High School, 9550 Carmel Mountain Rd, will offer nine seminars on Nov. 5. Topics include, "Easy Flower Arranging" and "Personal Organizing and Success." For more information andd a complete list of seminars, contact 744-1150 or 727-7529, Ext. 2155.
SPECIAL EVENTS ON CAMPUS Pow-wow: An American Indian Organization Pow-Wow on Oct. 29 will include dancers, a singer, games, and an Indian master of ceremonies. It will start at noon in the Student Union. CSUC Rep: Will be on campus on Nov. 1 from 10:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Immunization Week: The Student Health Services will be giving immunization shots Oct. 31 through Nov. 4. Shots will be given for measles, rubella, tetanus/ diphtheria and influenza. It is free to all students and staff.
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coming and Comet Week, which she is organizing. Nominations for senators have been closed. Eight of the nine people that had originally been nominated for senators have been sworn in, excluding Hadia Haaj, who was unable to attend the meeting. However, after they were sworn
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about it." Gravante, as well as other officers, said the constitution will need to be changed. "It's ver'y awkward and it has holes in it that you can drive a truck through," Gravante said. "... we need to get the constitution changed so this (the appointments) doesn't happen again." Green, in a later interview, said his family will be moving to Pasadena. He will be attending the community college there. He will attend Palomar till Nov. 15. He did go into detail on his "personal reasons," but those will remain off the record by his request. Bowen did recommend that the senate recognize Green for the work he has done as president and as a senator. This action will be put on the next agenda and will take about two weeks to conclude. "I'd be real proud if they did," Green said, "but that's up to them."
Tutoring project thrives Car break-ins plague campus By Mina Monfared
Staff Writer Students scramble to their classrooms as the late bell echoes through the halls of Vista High School. In room C-13, Cyndy Bishop, an English instructor at VHS, and three tutors prepare to confront their AVID students. Advancement Via Individual Determination, a program started eight years ago by a San Diego school and recently implemented at VHS, challenges students to enroll in harder classes while providing tutor and study group assistance. "AVID was introduced in the county at Clairemont High School by Mary Catherine Swanson, of the San Diego County Office of Education several years ago and it has really blossomed since then," says Bishop, also the AVID instructor at VHS. Don Phillips, last year's principal, and Sally Arrellances, current assistant principal, introduced the program to Bishop, who eagerly agreed to participate. Bishop also states that support and believing in one's self are the most important virtues given to a young student. Confusion and a lack of knowing how to study interfere with a student's mind. Making them responsible for their actions can break this barrier, affirms Bishop. "We also plan field trips to colleges in the area," she concludes. "We want to promote a well-rounded high school student, not just a bookworm." How can AVID be successful without its tutors? In this case college students like Kristen Reichert, and Thanh Giap, both 18, are involved. Reichert, who attends Palomar and San Diego State, became an AVID tutor because she thought it would be a great experience to find out if teaching is for her. Reichert said, "The age group that we're dealing with has an image to protect, but I already see an improvement at that." Giap, also attending Palomar, mentions that encouragement from the tutors, teachers, and parents is essential. '"fhe tutor must build a relationship and let the student know that they can count on him/ her for all their problems, not just the academic ones," added Giap. The students, like 14-year-old Felix Acquirre, also acknowledge the benefits. Acquirre's weak point was math and now he believes that the tutors have given him the attention he needed to excel in it. Tim Rodriquez, 14, agrees. "AVID encourages you for study habits and helps you on your way to college." According to Swanson, of the 132 students who have graduated from the programs at Clairemont and Madison High Schools since 1986,88 percent have gone on to state universities, 27 percent enrolled in private universities, and 15 percent have decided to continue their education at community colleges.
By Tamra Goulart
Staff Writer Another automobile was broken into on Oct. 12, according to Campus Patrol reports, bringing the number of car burglaries reported on campus to four so far this semester. The latest victim, Francis J. Grisnik, returned to lot 12 at approximately 11 a.m. to find his 1987 Volkswagen Jetta had been burglarized. Grisnik reported as missing a digital car stereo valued at $250, a wallet containing approximately $50 in cash, and a gas credit card. "His car stereo had been ripped from the dash," explained Campus Patrol officer Brian Merrick. '"fhey (the thieves) just went in and cut everything to get the stereo out," he described. "It was a really fast job-they didn't worry too much about it." According to Merrick, the thieves gained entrance through the passenger side door. The Campus Patrol report stated that "a long 'screwdriver' instrument" was used to punch a hole under the door handle to open the car door. Campus Patrol director Boyd Mahan commented, "This victim seemed to be pretty alert-he figured out how they got into it." Mahan added that the same technique may have been used in the previous burglaries, but that any similarities had been overlooked.
I The deadline for submitting applications is Friday, Nominations for the position of the Associated Oct. 28, at 2:00 p.m. The award appropriates $300 Student Government vice president are now being for tools and $200 for books and fees. accepted until 1 p.m. on Nov. 2. Nominations can be submitted to the Student Activities Office, RDevelopment Foundation offers math award 21A Qualifications have been released for the Palomar College Development Foundation's mathematics award. Students may be selected if they have Automotive Award available Palomar's Financial Aid Office has announced the mathematics as a major, have maintained a gradeavailability of the Don Erbe Automotive Award in point average of 3.0 or higher, and submit their the amount of $500. All interested students should applications by Friday, Oct. 28 at 2:00 p.m. at the pick up an application in the Financial Aid Office. Financial Aid Office. The amount is $50. Nominations being accepted
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in and before the nominations closed two other students were nominated, making a total of three nominations for the two available seats. The present two Judicial Advocates are in disagreement on how to fill these positions. No decision had been made as of press time. Gravante, however, will make a proposal at this upcoming ASG meeting regarding the appointed positions of the senators and vice president. "I think what we need to do is have an election," Gravante said. "Whether we have it for the vice president or for the whole senate, I don't know yet." He has not made a fmal decision on his proposal as of press time. He said, however, if he were to propose an election of the senators, he would also propose to open the nominations again. Also in rgards to his proposal, he said the elections would need to be, "short, brief, and we would have to make sure students know
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CORONADO ISLAND - Room 3502 at the Hotel del Coronado is purposely avoided by members of the hotel's cleaning staff. The phone in the room rings for no explainable reason. The lights flicker and the television set has been known to go on by itself. The legend behind Hotel del Coronado's "haunted room" is almost as old as the hotel itself. Sometime around the turn of the century, a visitor to the hotel named Kate Morgan checked in for the night in room 3502. Morgan never checked out and hasn't been seen since, at least not in human form. Years later, hotel maids began to report seeing a "Victorian lady" walking the hall near room 3502. Since then, it hasn't been the same for hotel visitors and staff. Located on the fifth floor of the hotel, room 3502 has received a lot of attention from thrillseekers who hope to catch a glimpse of the ghost. Reporters who are determined to get the real story behind the haunted room come in droves and experts in the area of parapsychology try to offer a scientific reason for the "unexplainable occurrences." The reporters who come in search of a story are not concerned with the many historical . facts of the hotel. They want to know about the "haunted room." It only seemed fitting to journey to the hotel around Halloween, the busiest time of the year for room 3502. The winding, narrow hallway leading to room 3502 is almost as unnerving as the room itself. You can't see what is ahead of you as you round the next corner. "The room is all the way up and all the way into the hotel," said Patrick Hennessey, vice president and director of communications at the hotel. "That's the spookiest part for me." Hennessey hasn't lost his sense of humor about the media attention room 3502 has received. The
arrival to the room is an example of his sense of humor. Key in hand, Hennessey knocks on the door and says into the empty room, "Room service!" He opens the door and steps into the room without a hint of hesitation. The visitors with him are more likely to look inside first before en_tering. "This is the room," Hennessey says, stepping inside to recount the stories that have been told and retold about things that have gone bump in the night in room 3502. "We have a sense of humor about it," Hennessey explains about the hotel's ghost. "There may or may not be truth to it, but we like to have fun with, as do the guests." Before guests are checked into the room, they are advised of the unusual occurrences that have been known to take place. Some people choose to stay in the room, and some people don't. The last reported occurrence was six months ago. One of many reporters stayed in the room to "crack the case about the room," Hennessey said. While the reporter didn't see anything unusual during the night, he did complain of someone walking above his room . Hennessey takes a dramatic pause while telling the story and concludes with, "There are no other rooms above room 3502, only the roof." Not only have visitors been known to come into contact with the ghost of Kate Morgan, but hotel staff, especially the cleaning staff, are cautiously aware of the presence of something on the fifth floor. "The ladies in housecleaning don't like to clean the room alone," Hennessey said. "It's not the most cleaned room in the hotel. One maid went to the room to clean and was suddenly stricken with fear. She barely got herself to the phone to call for help.
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"She didn't know she was in the haunted room." Another story that comes to Hennessey's mind occured in the 1960s when a bellboy received calls to deliver wine to the room. The lady who answered at the door was dressed in Victorian clothing. The bellboy simply figured she was part of a costume
party. After several deliveries the bellboy was called into his supervisor's office under suspicion of stealing wine and signing for it himself. The bellboy denied the claim and said that a woman in room 3502 signed for the wine. The supervisor told the bellboy that no room in the wing room 3502 is located in had been rented out for six months. The ghost of Kate Morgan knew how to use the telephone and knew who to call when she became thirsty - or so the legend goes. Upon visiting room 3502, a parapsychologist felt the presence of a gun in a section of the bedroom wall near the closet. The hotel has refused to open up the wall. "I don't think we want to know any more about the haunted room," said Hennessey. One newspaper's account of the legend about the ghost in room 3502 is that the original hotel's owner, Elisha Babcock, killed a woman, possibly in room 3502, and hid her body somewhere on the grounds of the hotel. When George Bush visited the hotel recently, one of his secret service agents stayed in room 3502.
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"It just so happens that the secret service agent was watching television and a program about the hotel was being aired. It was reporting about the haunted room," Hennessey says with a chuckle. "The agent went to sleep anyway even though he was in the haunted room. About 2 a.m. he started hearing sounds in the room. He immediately went down to the lobby, still in his pajamas, and demanded to be put in another room." The ghost in room 3502 is generally accepted by hotel employees. When maids have a party, they slip an invitation under the door so as to not alienate the ghost. No guest or hotel employee has ever been hurt by any of the occurnaces in room 3502. "So far we've been okay with this one," Hennessey explains. "We have a healthy respect for her and she tolerates our presence. But sometimes I get a chill when I'm in the room. I've never been up here at night and I don't have any intention of doing so either." Publicity material about the Hotel del Coronado makes no mention of room 3502 and its permanent guest. Instead, brochures boast of the hotel's opening in February of 1888. The hotel is a national historical landmark, the highest designation given to historical sites. "The del" has over 700 rooms and is the largest ocean-front resort on the West Coast. The Prince.nf Wales visited the hotel in 1920 and fell in love with his future wife, Coronado housewife Wallis Simpson, who was married to a U.S. Naval officer at the time of the Prince's visit. Marilyn Monroe and Jack Lemmon filmed their classic "Some Like it Hot" at the hotel in the (see HOTEL- page 4)
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Noted poet slated to appear COMET WEEK Monday, Oct. 31: Halloween costume contest. Judging will
begin at 11 a.m. in front of the Student Union. Tuesday, Nov. 1: Reggae band Relize plays in the Student Union from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2: Fashion Show at 11 a.m. in the Student Union. Thursday, Nov. 3: DJ Express will take requests from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Student Union. Friday, Nov. 4: Pep Assembly at 11 a.m. on the lawn in front of the Student Union. Performances by the Palomar Cheerleaders, introduction of sports teams and Homecoming court. Student encouraged to wear red and white. Saturday, Nov. 5: Homecoming game against Mt San Antonio 1:30 p.m. at San Marcos High School. Homecoming ceremonies at halftime. First 200 people to the game recieve a free pompom. For more information on Homecoming events, call Ext. 2594
HALLOWEEN The Cramps: To give a halloween concert at the California Theatre on Oct. 28 at 8:00 p.m. TM California Ballet Company:
Continuing its season with the melodramatic "Dracula." Premiering last year, the ballet is set to music of various classical composers. Performances are at the East County Performing Arts Center in El Cajon on Oct. 28, 29 and 30. Evening performances at 8 p .m ., Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2:30 p.m. 560-
Palomar Concert Hour: Pianist Steven Gray on Nov. 3; Hether Buchman, trombonist, on Nov. 10. Concert to be given at 12:30 p.m. in room D-10. Free admission. San Diego Symphony: Oct 28 and 29: Yoav Talmi, conductor, with Janos Starker, cello. Program to include works of Schumann, Saint-Saens, Faure, and Ravel. Nov. 3 and 4: Bernhard Klee, conductor with Christine Edinger, violin. Works include Barber's Adagio for Strings; Berg's Violin Concerto; and Brahms' Symphony No. 4. November 5: Conductor Murry Sidlin leads the orchestra in "Classical Greats." Works by Glinka, Wagner, Smetana, Enesco and concluding with Beethoven's Symphony No. 5. Half-price student discounts available. 699-4205 TM
MUSEUMS/ GALLERIES Palomar Boehm Gallery:
"Paintings and Drawings," an exhibit by Gillian Theobald opens today and runs through Dec. 1. Boehm Gallery hours are Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Wednesday and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; and Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. Ext. 2304 for more information. Reuben H. Fleet Space Theater and Science Center:
"Laserock 80s" Show featuring music of Talking Heads, New Order, U2, and REM through Oct. 30. Also, "Mars Mania" through Oct. 30. 238-1233
6741 La Jolla Museum of Contemporary Art: The film program will present a special Halloween
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program on Oct. 31 in Sherwood Auditorium. The original "Cat People," filmed in 1942, will start at 7:30 p.m. "Curse of the Demon," the British version filmed in 1958, will follow starting at 9:00 p.m. Admission for both films is $2 for museum members and $3 for non-members. Tickets are available through the museum's box office. 454-0267 Terror in the Dark: Vineyard Shopping Center in Escondido. Hours through Halloween are 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. Tickets are $4.95, 10 and older; $2.95, 3 - 10. Produced by R.I.P. Productions.
235-8025 The Odd Couple (female version): Patio Playhouse per-
CONCERTS ROCK Civic Theatre: Jackson Browne with David Crosby and Graham Nash. Nov. 5 at 8 p.m. TM
'Philosopher' here on Nov. 4 Ric Masten, a noted poet, will appear at the Palomar College Community Theatre on Friday, Nov. 4 at 7:30 p.m. Masten's appearance is sponsored by the Speech / Theatre / Dance / ASL department. Although he has eight books of .p oetry to his credit, Masten's work is primarily written to be heard live, either spoken or sung. Since 1968, Masten has traveled across the country giving readings, concerts and workshops in hundreds of colleges, churches, prisons and hospitals. He's been called a "roving humorist," a "street philosopher" and a "standup poet." "Poems composed for the ear are like Matsen," says Matsen. "And people should listen, moving along with them as such without pausing to reflect as you would with the printed word. What I do is more song than manuscript." Admission is $3 and reserved seats are available for the concert in room P-8. For more information or to make reservations by phone, call Ext. 2405 or 2406.
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Chorale director Wright debuts The Palomar Chorale begins its concert season Saturday, Nov. 5 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 6 at 3 p.m. in the Palomar College Community Theatre. The concert will mark the debut of Joretta Wright as director of the chorale's Mt. Carmel ensemble. Last year, the chorale started a new ensemble at Palomar's Mt. Carmel satellite campus at Mt. Carmel High School in Rancho Penasquitos. Longtime Palomar faculty member Dr. David Chase will direct the chorale's main campus ensemble. Chase is also the director of the La Jolla Symphony Chorus out of the University of California at San Diego.
The two ensembles will perform Handel's "Chandos Anthem" ("Oh Sing Unto the Lord"), and Mozart's "Vespers", K. 339. Each ensemble will also perform their own choral works. Soloists for the concert are Kathryn Evans, soprano; Lisa McPhail, mezzo-soprano; Keith Gerkin, tenor; and Dr. Joe Stanford, baritone. Chase teaches music theory and literature at Palomar. Wright has been a choral conductor in San Diego County for 10 years, having conducted community orchestras and church choruses. For ticket reservations and information, call the Palomar College Community Theatre's box office between noon and 5 p.m. at Ext. 2453
Heathen Valley: San Diego Repertory through Oct. 29.
formed Oct. 21 through Nov. 20. 746-6669 42nd Street: San Diego Civic Light Opera (Star Light) at the Civic Center through Oct. 30. 544-STAR Rumors: Old Globe Theatre (Neil Simon Premiere) through Oct. 29. 239-2255 Great Expectations: North Coast Repertory Theatre, through Nov. 13. 481-1 055 Sweet Charity: Lawrence Welk Resort Theatre, through Nov. 5. 749-3448
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Six Women with Brain Death or Expiring Minds Want to Know: San Diego Repertory
Theatre. Performances Wednesdays through Sundays, indefinitely. 235-8025 Private Lives: Hahn Cosmopolitan Theatre. Performances through Nov. 5. 234-9583 Bloody Poetry: Bowery Theatre, through Nov. 9. 232-4088
CLASSICAL Palomar Community Orchestra: Robert Gilson, con-
ductor; Father Nicholas Reveles, piano. Music includes Mozart's "Marriage of Figaro" overture, Brahms' Piano Concert No. 1, and Beethoven's Symphony No.3 "Eroica". Oct. 29 and 30. Performed in the College Theater. 744 - 1150, Ext. 2453 or 2316
TM - Tickets available through Ticket Master at 278-TIXS Editor: Fred Tracey Send Submissions to: Entertainment Calendar The Telescope Palomar College San Marcos, CA 92069-1487
1950s. "Wizard of Oz" author L. Frank Baum is said to have based his "Emerald City" design on the hotel. Baum also wrote several of the "Wizard of Oz" novels at the hotel. Whether you do or don't believe in things that go bump in the night, you can appreciate the sincerity of the hotel as they
attempt to capture and preserve just one of many historical elements of this landmark But if you do believe in ghosts, take the advice of members of the hotel's cleaning staff. According to Hennessey, they have the experience of dealing with the ghost that walks the halls at night:
"They (the maids) don't come to room 3502 alone," Hennessey says. "A lot of times they come here as a group, they don't come at all, or they come to the room alone then don't come back. "They realize that something is going on. Something is happening in room 3502."
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Prop. 99 analyzed The field of campaign advertising has never been a refuge for those seeking absolute truth, but 1988 seems to be a banner year for sophistry and deceit in political issues. This is evident not only in national races, but on the state and local level. Rarely has the public been exposed to such a quantity of drivel being passed off as logic. The state initiative bearing the brunt of the heaviest media blitz has probably been Proposition 99, the cigarette tax increase bill. The television advertisements which have run against the initiative so far have reasoned as follows: 1) Any hike in such taxes would create a new crime, cigarette smuggling, diverting law enforcement efforts from other, more serious crimes. A second major point presented within this argument is that the criminals who smuggle cigarettes will then have more money to purchase firearms, resulting in an increase in violent crime. 2) The proposition is sponsored by doctors and medical associations. Since the bill earmarks certain revenues for the
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It seems a hot wind is blowing around campus. Well, maybe it isn't exactly a wind, but it is a small breeze and it's coming from the mouth of one ASG senator. This particular senator voiced a complaint to The Telescope concerning the last installment in this column. The column itself chastised former ASG President Ken Green for the cancellation of the senate elections. He alledged that that The Telescope misrepresented facts in that article. The senator seemed oblivious to the fact that the story was on the page labeled 'Opinion,' not 'News.' He was then asked by yours truly to write a rebuttal to the editorial to express his strong opinion. He was told, in earnest, that his letter to the editor would be printed without alteration as long as it contained no lewd or obviously defamatory statements. This senator then blew out a gust of superheated air and threatened to take $400 from the budget of this publication. It seems obvious that the senator is unclear about the relationship between the government and the press. To him the newspaper is a mouthpiece to be utilized by the ASG. Nothing bad is to be printed about his revered organization. The goal of this and any ethical newspaper is to present a non-biased account of newsworthy events. Unfortunately, for some the news is not always good. There is a place for opinions and editorials in a newspaper; that place is on this page. It is. here that issues can be confronted candidly and openly. Opinions are welcomed and received from any student or staff member who wishes to submit them. The press is considered in this country to be the 'fourth establishment' of government. It is protected by the first amendment and
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Jananeh Palizban, Economics
"It's inconvenient traffic-wise. but it"s not going to really affect me."
··1 don't like the fact that it will get crowded. especially with traffic. The building of more houses will also increase the drought."
Christopher Thomas Fruscello, Music ··1 think that it" s screwed. Peggy Rutherford should have been mayor. She would have stopped the growth con trol. and conditions would have been better.
OFF THE CUFF Larry Boisjolie serves as one check against governmental corruption. As a mouthpiece it cannot perform this function. The relationship between the press and government is one of symbiotic antagonism. Both work with each other, yet the relationship isn't always pleasant. That particular senator should recognize the nature of that relationship and not resort to childish threats of budget cuts. Ample opportunity was extended to him to rebut the Green editorial, yet no reply was received. It seems he would rather blow hot air in the form of threats than construct a logical argument stating his point of view. As the subject of the previous editorial, Green responded with dignity and diplomacy to the column. He personally voiced his disagreement, but in a polite non-threatening manner. He is to be praised for his response, not blamed for the response of his former associate. As for the senator; he should recognize that as a representative of the students of Palomar, he has the responsibility to practice cool diplomacy and not resort to hot-winded threats .
Valentina Henkel, Cook-Baker
Gene Whitely Ross, Business
"I don't think they should (build) It will tie up . students and traffic. Enrollment wo uld go down."
" I am not for it (building). I love nature and we are coming to losing the personal touch . Now it is becoming metropolitan and busy. We don 't have time to get to know one another."
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Friday, October 28, 1988
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MAN AT WORK
(Photos by Mark Hopkins)
Construction is presently underway in an area northwest of student parking tot 12. The area, previously frequented by botany classes because of its natural envirqnment, will be the sight of a new housing project. Toppled Eucalyptus trees clutter the ground (upper left) in preparation for grading. A warning sign cautions potential visitors of construction danger (upper right). A Caterpillar (center right) and a water truck (lower left) prepare the earth for construction. Pipes are already laid ¡ in areas (left center) where vegetation such as thistles (lower right) once thrived.
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Water polo attracts big names from afar At the beginning of this year's season, the Comets' water polo coach, Greg Ormsby, said, "I think it is the best team Palomar has had in several years." After watching these guys play, I second that emotion. This season brought in all-new faces, except for lone returner Brian Williams, who could only wonder who his teammates would be when the season started. The Comets brought in big names from all over, including Greg Goodrich, Dave TaFoya, Chris Tomsheck, and Phillip Quinton, who would all add up to a promising season for Palomar. "It was like a melting pot, we had talent from all over," said Goodrich a native of San Luis Obispo and former Junior College All-American for De Anza College. Goodrich, who was on his way to UCSD, had to make a pit stop at Palomar to pick up some extra units. "I was hesitant on going here, because I didn't know what was going to happen, but I'm glad I decided to come here because I've learned a lot in water polo from Greg (Ormsby)," he said. With the season Goodrich is having against his opponents in the Orange Empire Conference, he should do nicely on next year's UCSDteam. "I respect Greg (Ormsby), who has done a great job in forming this team the way he has," added Goodrich. "It is not easy to get 13 new guys and do what he has done, it's tough." Goodrich, who has been playing water polo since the fourth grade, plans to major in English Literature while continuing his water polo and swimming. Another Comet who has added to the talent of Palomar's arsenal in the water is TaFoya, who headed south from Hacienda Heights. He came here due to the fact that Palomar not only offered water polo but also has the classes of his major, fire science. TaFoya begin playing water polo his freshman year in high school as part of a bet with a friend. The bet was that he
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couldn't play the game, but indeed he could. For helping to lead Wilson High School to three league championships he was named All-Southern California and All-American in his senior year. TaFoya plans to move on and play water polo for UC Riverside after Palomar. Tomsheck, a native of Chicago, decided to attend Palomar at the last minute in late August. He had planned on going to Western Illinois University until talking with his coach from the Junior Olympic team, who recommended he go to Palomar. Not only did Tomsheck play for the Junior Olympic team, he was also All-State his senior year in high school. "It was a big change coming this far from home." "I haven't gotten into the groove of playing this season, because I've played better before. I think it might be because water polo is only played during the spring in Chicago, and here it is played more," said Tomsheck Both Tomsheck and Quinton plan on attending the Naval Academy in Annapolis. Quinton, who was also a member of the Junior Olympic team, played water polo in Maryland before coming to Palomar. "On the East Coast, water polo isn't that big of a sport, but lacrosse is. I wish you would see more of that sport here on the West Coast," said Quinton, who played on a water polo team consisting of players from eight schools. There he was selected as a first-team All-American. Both Tomsheck and Quinton have bronze medals from their Junior Olympic team.
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Footballers sack San Diego By Scott King Sports Editor Every piece of the Palomar football puzzle came together finally last Saturday. The result was a 50-20 romp of San Diego City at Balboa Stadium. Offensively, defensively, and most notably on special teams, the Comets played very solid football in the Southern Division opener. Head Coach Tom Craft credited his offense with turning around a team that had lost four in a row. "It's a combination of two things. We're playing better and improving our understanding of the offense," he said.
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Quarterback Duffy Daugherty continued his mastery of the offense by completing 25 of 43 passes for 371 yards and four touchdowns, all in less than three quarters of play. Even more remarkable was the fact that Daugherty was not intercepted. He has now thrown more than 100 passes without being picked off after throwing 11 interceptions early in the year.
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Beck caught a score of 33 yards early in the third quarter. Craft is pleased with the development of his quarterback. "He has a much better understanding of the offense and has made some good decisions. I'm talking about when to throw the ball, who to throw it to, and when to get rid of it," he said. Daugherty led a "hurry-up" offense that went with no huddle for most of the game. The fast pace of the Comets took a toll on San Diego City. "I thought that was the most impressive thing we did to them. The things we were able to do with the no-huddle offense created tremendous tempo and really hurt San Diego City," said Craft. The victory, in which Palomar improved their record to 2-4, saw the Comets dominate on special teams. Twice they converted fourth-down fake punts, were successful with an onside kick, and also recovered two fumbles. The offensive line, which had been a question mark all season, played well. "It's quite amazing to me that with the lack of experience and size, how well we've been able to protect the quarterback," noted Craft. Part of the offensive line improvement is due to the switch of defensive lineman Craig Olsen to the offensive line. "We think it has worked out really well for Craig and the team," said Craft. The Comets led 42-7 when Craft pulled Daugherty from the game. Palomar's biggest lead was 48-7 before San Diego City added two late scores and the Comets scored their fmal two points on a safety. Craft does see room for improvement defensively. "They played hard and aggressive, but by and large we're not satisfied. We need to play a lot better defensively to beat San Diego Mesa," said Craft, refering to tomorrow's game. Craft and his staff feel that the tough pre-season schedule helped them to become a better team. "The strength of our pre-season schedule has been a positive thing. It would have been nice to pick up a couple more wins, but the league games are what we've been emphasizing," he said. Despite their 2-4 record, Craft feels his Comets still have a chance at post-season play. "We're in a process where we are improv.ing each week. If we can keep improving defensively we have a very legitimate shot at the division title," added Craft. If the team can come together with a couple more efforts like the one against San Diego City, Craft may fmd his team right where he hopes; in the playoffs.
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Keep those canines controlled
"Dog-owners beware!" began an article in the October 31, 1969 edition of The Telescope, which warned of the county ordinance requiring dogs to be kept on a leash. "Having dogs in the flagpole cafeteria area is a health hazard," warned the article, and "the health department is prepared to take several measures to eliminate the hazard." * * *
Coping with final exams
In the January 15, 1954 edition a short precursor to today's Vox Populi column asked students for recommendations on how to deal with final exams "Date the teacher the night before," suggested then-student Bob Mitchel. "Get a pot of coffee, lots ofbennies and study all night," offered Tom Crawford. "Cheat!" advocated Larry Connolly. "I agree with Larry," said Joy Brotzman. * * *
Homecoming dance described
"With a hop, skip and a jump, we were from the game to the dance," read a personal account of the 1948 Homecoming dance, as described in the Nov.24, issue. Attendees danced to music by Rex Phalen's Orchestra and engaged themselves in games of Ping-Pong. * * *
years, advanced students move on to four-year college teams. SDSU, which garnered 35 sweepstakes points, came in second place. Its biggest winner was Jim Chambers who was a participant on last year's Palomar team. "It's got to be a team thing," said Dahlin. "Individuals can't win a tournament." Scored points are earned only during the fmal rounds of competition. The Comets broke into the final rounds in 20 events. In dramatic-duo interpretation, Frank Hankin and Terri Wan captured first place. Carey Moreno, Carol Hall and Mary Lou Flesh placed second, fifth and sixth respectively. Wan and Hankin also placed second and fourth in oral interpretation of literature. Flesh won the first place trophy in expository speaking, while Sheila Nickerson, Amy Bromberg and Diane Langendoen won second, fourth and fifth place trophies respectively. In poetry, Daniela Heggem won the first place award and Cheryl Pilcher placed fourth. Nickerson, Aaron Hirschorn and Langendoen placed second, third and fifth in oratory. Nickerson
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On April 15, 1970, 50 Palomar students joined 2,500 others in a peaceful protest of the Vietnam War. The Moratorium Day march through downtown San Diego, leading to a rally in Balboa Park, emphasized the use of war taxes. One speaker said, "The war is all around us. We can speak of peace talks and demonstrations, but all of that is bought at the expense of time while others are dying."
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also placed sixth in the championship round of speech analysis. In children's literature, Hall won first place"while John Weber and Heggem placed second and fifth . Two of the finalists, Bromberg and Hall, celebrated their birthdays on the final day of the tournament. At the trophy presentation both girls were sent to get the first place award. When the girls received the trophy, the Palomar team broke out in a chorus of Happy Birthday. Dahlin attributed some of the team's success to the coaching staff of Sharon Taylor, Pat Mills and Rocky Cifone. The staff prepared the team, primarily composed of novices, for competition in a period of five weeks. Dahlin encourages all who are interested to join the speech team. He points out that many scholarship opportunities are available for forensic team members. "Participation in tournaments opens doors for scholarships," said Dahlin. The forensic squad will compete next at a tournament held in Southern Utah, Nov. 11, 12 and 13.
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