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The Telesco Volume 42, Number 14
Palomar College, San Marcos, CA 92069
Friday, February 24, 1989
Campus sculpture sparks disagreement Renowned artist wants piece destroyed By Larry Boisjolie Editor-in-Chief
(Photo by Elias Metzger)
Louis Kirtland examines a campus sculpture by renowned artist Kenneth Capps. Capps denounced the piece and wants it destroyed.
New state college a plus for Palomar By John Roberts Staff Writer In Nov. of 1988, the Calif. State University Board of Trustees took official action toward the establishment of the state system's 20th university to be located in San Marcos. The future state university will be built on 304 acres just off Twin Oaks Valley Rd. and Barham Dr. The new campus is expected to have an impact on Palomar College, which Superintendent/President Dr. George Boggs says should be positive. "I believe it will add to our enrollment," said Boggs. "Palomar will attract some of their first and sec.ond year students."
Students hoping for an immediate opening of the new campus may be in for a surprise. It will open in the fall of 1992, if there are no glitches in the construction process. "We've been working with the San Marcos campus people for a while in planning the new campus," Boggs said. "When the campus first opens, there will only be upper division classes as it is now at the North County campus." According to Boggs, lower division classes for freshmen and sophomores will open no sooner than 1995. "At that time, more out-of-state students will be attracted to the new school," Boggs noted. "Since we
(see COLLEGE - page 2)
Disagreement has arisen between nationally renowned artist Kenneth Capps and Palomar College officials over the fate of one of his early sculptures. Located near the Campus Patrol Building, the artwork is scheduled to be moved to a different location this summer. But Capps would like his 20year-old piece to be 'buried.' "I feel it should be destroyed," said Capps. "Everything has its life. The life of that piece is over." Campus officials, however, do not share the same viewpoint. Director of the Boehm Gallery Louise Kirtland, feels that the sculpture should be preserved. "We own it and would probably get in a lot of trouble if we destroy it," said Kirtland. "It's our responsibility to keep it." Capps, a studentofPalomarfrom 1968-69, is now an artist of national prominence, according to Kirtland. The work was created as a project for a beginning sculpture class taught by former Boehm Gallery Director Russ Baldwin. "I like the work," said Baldwin, "It was done when Kenneth was a beginning student. It's a helluva work." The sculpture is a towering work composed of wooden beams and steal cables. Baldwin feels it reflects the physical nature of Capps' present style. "The work is similar to his present style in its dealing with gravity and scale," said Baldwin. With the upcoming construction of an on-
campus transit center, the piece will be relocated to another area of the college. Present plans will place it between the Palomar College Community Theatre and the Music Department. According to Mike Ellis, director of Buildings and Grounds, the responsibility of moving the sculpture lies in the hands of the North County Transit District. Professional art movers are needed in relocating the heavy artwork. "I don't know why anyone would want to keep it around," said Capps. "Any relationship I had with the piece was over 15 years ago." Works by Capps have been displayed regularly in art galleries from Los Angeles to New York. A exhibition of his art was presented at the Boehm Gallery in 1985. "I think he's a really terrific sculptor. He's one of the finest sculptors in San Diego," said Kirtland. Because of Capps' prominence, Baldwin feels the piece should be kept. According to Baldwin the sculpture can be 'an inspiration' to beginning art students. "I can understand his reasons for wanting the piece destroyed," said Baldwin. "I myself, as an artist, have thrown work out." Due to Capps' reputation as an artist, the value of the piece may have increased. Kirtland states that the monetary value of the work does not factor into the college's decision to not destroy it. "If money is a factor," said Capps," that's all the more reason it should be destroyed. Money is a profane issue. I'm against profane issues involving art."
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1ncrease On November 15, 1988 the first of five Toyota four-wheel drive trucks was stolen from student parking lot 12. Since then four more trucks have been reported stolen and one attempt was made, all from the same lot. "This is a 150 percent increase to go from two to five," said Boyd Mahan, Campus Patrol supervisor, "there were two in '87 and now there's five in the last four months." All of the trucks were stolen from Palomar's largest lot. All but one of the thefts occurred between the hours of7 to 11 p.m., none were more than two years old. Slide hammers and slim-jims are two tools of the trade the perpetrators are suspected of using according to Mahan. A slide hammer is used to remove the lock, while a
Several Toyota trucks, like the one shown above, have been stolen from cam pus. slim-jim is used by sliding the tool changeable, easily removeable down the base of the window and parts for all models made between 1984 to 1988. unlocking the door from within. According to Mike Micheals, a According to a local auto salvage worker, Toyota trucks are Toyota of America spokesperson, popular targets for thieves be- the 1989 Toyota truck has been cause of their popularity, locks totally redesigned, which should which are easily picked, and inter- help to solve the theft problem.
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A Palomar student, who wished not to be identified, oversteered his car in a turn on a dirt road above lot 9 Feb. 16. Ironically, the car became 'stuck on' a rock, just like the cat on the car window.
have a solid educational background here at a low cost, I believe our enrollment will increase as well." Boggs has seen similar circumstances. He has been affiliated with nORTH COUnTY Butte Community College in Northern Calif.Butte is less than 15 miles from Calif. State University, Chico. Many students from Chico also attended Butte. "Personally, I think students should be proud to attend here due to our high academic standards," Boggs said. Boggs noted that a transportation system between the two schools may be in the making. This would be in the form of either a monorail or a bus system. Dr. Richard Rush, vice president of the San Marcos campus and current dean of the S.D.S.U.-North County Center, put the first year projected enrollment for the new school at 5,000. Boggs also mentioned the fact that the North County region is the fastest growing area in San Diego, which means some adjustments for Palomar. Current problems include a l<,lck of parking, shortages of available classrooms, too much traffic, and no daytime satellite classes.
Aces run wild at Casino Night On Friday, March 3, Palomar's honor society, Alpha Gamma Sigma, will be hosting Casino Night, their annual gala event to raise money for scholarships for some of the club's members who display outstanding academic merit, as well as exceptional service to the college and local communities. The event, which will be held from 7-11 p.m. in the Palomar Student Lounge, requires a $10 donation to the club's scholarship fund. In return guests will receive $100 worth of "chips" which can be risked at such games as blackjack, craps, and roulette. At the end of the evening, players can redeem their chips for prizes ranging from free coupons to local tanning salons and limo services to free days at Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm, the Zoo, and the San Diego Wild Animal Park. The grand prize will be a free 3-day, 2night Las Vegas vacation at the Landmark Hotel. Alpha Gamma Sigma is an honor society on junior college campuses statewide that recognizes students
Correction In the Feb. 17 edition of The Telescope, it was reported that Ester La Porta, Executive Director of the Palomar Developement Foundation, began employment January of 1987. This date should have read January of 1988. The Telescope regrets the error.
Scholarship Deadline is March 3 Contact the Finacial Aid Office for more information.
with exceptional academic achievement and encourages community involvement. Those interested in obtaining tickets for Casino Night, or for further information about the organization itself, should contact the club at its office in SU-16, or at its phone extensions 2606/2602. Included at Casino Night will be free food, live music and on-air entertainment from Palomar's own KKSM.
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Center gives kids taste of life MEETINGS GOVERNMENT Associated Student Government: ASG to meet March 1 at 1:00 p.m. in room SU-18. Inter-Club Council: ICC to meet Feb. 28 at 12:30 p.m. in room SU-22. Faculty Senate: Senate to meet Feb. 27 at 2:00p.m. in room SU-30. Governing Board: To meet Feb. 28. at 7:00p.m. in the Governing Board Room.
ORGANIZATIONS Campus Advance: To meet March 1 at I 2:00p.m. by the clock tower. Phi Rho Pi: To meet Feb. 28 at 1:00 p.m. in the SU Building. Also to meet on March 2 at 1:00 p.m. in the SU Building. Bible Study: College Hour BibleS tudy to meet on March 2 in room A-5 at 12:05 p.m. and again at 1:05 p.m. Students for Christ: Meeting to be held on March 1 at 11:00 a.m. by the clock tower. Alpha Gamma Sigma: Meeting to be held on March 2 at 12:30 p.m. in room SU-22. The Connection: To meet on
March 3 at 1:00 p.m. in room SU22.
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By Violaine Thompson Staff Writer Future Michelangelos, Galileos, Edisons, Einsteins and Shakespeares are learning to develop their skills at the Child Development Center here at Palomar College. While touring Palomar's daycare center the observer might see a make-believe hospital run by the children, architects designing modem buildings made from toilet paper rolls, styrofoam and glue. Three- and four-year old chemists are busy in their science lab where they experiment with turning grain into flour and forming crystals on pieces of charcoal. Mary Anne Giardina Rodgers, director of the Child Development Center says, "We do our best through firsthand experience to provide the child with pre-math, pre-reading and pre-science." Rodgers explains that the children do not learn everything by sitting down with a paper and pencil. Instead they are surrounded by a learning atmosphere which includes picture and word association, lots of music, and a dramatic play area where they learn language and social skills. The children also have special
areas set up outside where they can play with water and sand. Rodgers says, "We have a very natural environment and we keep that on purpose because we feel the child then can be creative in the natural environment and use it in the way he would like to." While the children are in the daycare center many of their parents are attending college classes on campus. Trisha, a preschooler, proudly explains that she comes to· the day-care center from noon until 4:00 p.m. because her mother is going back to school. Although some parents from the general community bring their children to the day-care center, most of the parents are students at the college. Due to the limited funds of many college students, the Child Development Center charges tuition on a sliding scale which is based on a schedule provided by the State Department of Education. Some parents are not required to pay any tuition. The center accepts children who are one-year-old and walking through age six. Priority is given to the children who were enrolled in the center the previous semester. Parents must be enrolled in a minimum of six units or two classes in an approved vocational or educa-
tiona! program. The centers hour are 8:00a.m. to 5:00p.m., Monday through Friday and all of Palomar's holidays are observed. Once a month the children's center makes a special effort to get the parents involved. They recently had a seminar for the parents on nutritional meals that can be made quickly and economically. Most children eat snacks or at least one meal at the center. When Trisha was asked to name something that she does when she comes to the center she said, "We have snacks." Rodgers explains that meal time at school is also a learning time. She says the children serve themselves, talk about the food, taste foods that are new to them, and some children may even have a chance to cook. The Development Center also has a Parent Advisory Board. They are a function of the Inter Club Council on campus. Rodgers explains that the advisory board is very involved and they do everything from painting the center to organizing fundraisers. With the Parent Advisory Board, the regular Child Development Center staff and the student volunteers, hopefully the children will get a head start in developing essential skills.
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Friday, February 24, 1989
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AK-47 ban sought "Guns don't kill people. People kill pevple." This is the philosophy of the National Rifle Association; but this slogan is not entirely true. It should read: "People with guns kill people." To be more specific, people with semi-automatic guns kill people. The recent incident in Stockton at Cleveland Elementary School illustrated the effectiveness of these weapons at accomplishing such a task, when gunman Patrick Edward Purdy shot down five innocent children and wounded 30 others. Purdy used an AK-47 in the brutal assault. This gun was designed by the ~E..0TORÂŁ Soviet Union with the sole purpose of killing people curing warfare. Yet it is available to almost anyone at local gun shops with no waiting period. As a means of home protection, the AK -4 7 is too powerful. A bullet shot from this rifle can easily punch through walls and strike an innocent bystander. Using a weapon such as this is like using a chainsaw to slice an ulive. The gun expels bullets at such a rapid rate that its use is prohibited for hunting game. The remains of an animal blasted by an AK.-47 discharge would be so desecrated that it would not be suitable for eating or displaying in a trophy case. To add to the problem is the fact that a semi-automatic rifle, such as the AK-47, can be transformed into an automa!.ic riOe in less than an hour by anyone with even limited know-how. The process is an illegal one that only lawbreakers would undertake. In essence what we have is a bunch of Take a look in the mirror Palomar. It's been there on criminals with machine guns. the hillside reflecting the pride of this campus for Because of the ease of conversion, the AK-47 and the Is;aeli-made Uzi almost 40 years. semi-automatic rifles are popular among drug dealers and gangs. To them, When the 'P' first appeared on Owen's Peak in kill-effectiveness is essential for survival. 1950, it was a symbol of school dignity and spirit. The Not all guns are bad. Americans are constitutionally ensured the right to landmark was freshly painted with white lime and was bear arms, and for good reason. Respomibly used, a gun can be an effective looked upon approvingly by the students and the protector. But in the hands of a sociopath, the results can be tragic. community. Semi-automatic firearms should be eliminated from public usage. There It was a time of sock hops and drive-ins; of enthuis no logical purpose for the availability of military-style assault rifles siasm and comradeship. The 'P' reflected the zeal, not among the masses. only of the architects of the monument, but of the entire college. But times have changed. No longer a mirror of pride, the 'P' is now a symbol of our apathy. Its unpainted surface is an eyesore of erosion. In this age of AIDS and drugs, students are too busy All too often when an organization or corporation finds something indulging in their own pleasures to worry about an wrong internally, they will call in a consultant to fix whatever is wrong. Dr. aging emblem of pride. The 'P' now stands as a George Boggs, Palomar's superintendent/president, has recommended to neglected senior citizen whose upkeep is too botherthe college's Governing Board that they consider hiring a "fundraising" some. consultant. The responsibility for liming the 'P' lies with the This hot shot consultant would spend countless hours telling the student body. Until 1986, generations of school club college's top brass how they can solicit donations from companies and members and athletes have made the trek up the hill to wealthy individuals to help in funding some much needed projects (like paint the letter. Since that time, no eager students have additional parking and more classrooms). ventured to perform the task But wait a minute, George, we already have a fundraising organization. The last liming of the 'P' was accomplished by You know who they are because you are on their board of directors. Circle K International. But with a current membership Everything a consultant could do Palomar's Development Foundation is of two, the chore is a hopeless one. already doing. It may be that a consultant could be useful in the future, but In the light of this information, one would think that let the Foundatioa do the groundwork. another of Palomar's spirited clubs would readily step We have a highly competent Foundation staff who are rebuilding the forward and volunteer for the task. Yet, none have Foundation after its demise. Let's give them a chance before calling in a offered. consultant. Let's not jump the gun, Dr. Boggs. Let the Foundation do what The importance of maintaining the monument tranthey were created to do. scemls the boundaries of the college. Palomar Airport uses the landmark as a direction marker for landing Fred Tracey, planes. It is also a community symbol and beacon Managing Editor accentuating the location of the campus.
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OFF THE CUFF Larry Boisjolie As a flrst impression of the college, the 'P' is a shabby one. In no way does it reflect the high level of curriculum presented. Whatitdoesreflectis a prevailing attitude of indifference among students. It's time for students to rekindle the flame of nostalgia. We don't need the sock hops orthe drive-ins, what we do need is that bygone sense of spirit from days long past. Clubs should take on the task of liming the 'P' eagerly and without hesitation. They should view the chore as an effort to preserve our school's heritage and dignity. The work involved with restoring of the 'P' should be viewed as a labor of love. It might even be enjoyable to gather a band acquaintances together for a day's trip up the mountain. This kind of activity is exactly the kind of project some of the ailing clubs need to promote their organizations. It may even be that rare opportunity for clubs to work together with other clubs to fulfill a common task. As a symbol of Palomar College, something must to be done to restore its original luster. Waiting for the 'P' to lime itself will not accomplish the necessary. Letthe 'P' stand for pride once more and not for pain in the neck.
Stevan Saylor Nursing
Andrea Brante Environ. Design
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Margaret Blane Chern. Engineering
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"He's neither because he was doing the best job he could. I think he's being used as a scapegoat."
''I'm as apolitical as possible. I didn't follow the hearings."
"He's at least a hero considering his testimony. The trial will determine whether or not he's a hero."
"I think he's a criminal and should go to prison and everyone else involved."
"He broke the law no matter what, and he's taken the blame for other people. He's doing his job."
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Drood: Audiences will get to CLASSICAL decide "whodunit" each performAmerican Ballet Theatre: ance night. Performances are Under the direction of Mikhail March 10 (opening night VictoBaryshnikov, American Ballet rian reception and benefit tickets will perform his restaging of $25), 11, 12, 16, 17, 18, 19 at Pa"Swan Lake" and programs of lomar Theatre. Ext. 2453. For mixed repertory. Performances opening night call Ext. 2664. Oliver: Theever-popularmusi- are from March 27 to April 2 at cal is presented by The La Jolla the San Diego Civic Theatre. Stage Company on Feb. 24, 25 234-794 San Diego Symphony: Works and 26 at the Parker Community by Dvorak, Paganini, and Auditorium. 459-7773 Shostakovich on March 9 and 11. Ah, Wilderness: Nobel Prizewinning Eugene O'Neill's com- TM or 699-4205. Palomar: Markus Strange and edy of an autobiographical creation of O'Neill's life as he would Lutz Bidlingmaier, Stuttgart pihave liked it to be. Performed at anist will perform on March 2. All the Patio Playhouse Community performances will be in room DJames Woods hands in another stellar performance as Eddie Dodd in "True Believer." Theatre in Escondido. Through 10 at 12:30 p.m. Admission is free. Ext. 2316 or 2317 March 19. 480-9922 Amadeus: Lamb Players TheROCK atre presents "Amadeus" by Peter Shaffer. Opening night Feb.24. REM: At the San Diego Sports Through two decades of hard work and an unyieldRuns through March 25. 474- Arena March 16. 278-8497 or ing dedication to excellence, James Woods has risen 4542 TM to the highest echelon of modem film actors. Soon, his The Road to Mecca: Athol Amy Grant: Michael W. name will carry with it the box-office clout of names Fugard presents this touching saga Smith and Gary Chapman join like De Niro and Hoffman. that unites two free spirits , one old Amy Grant on the "Lead Me On" In "True Believer" Woods hands in another stellar and one young. At the Old Globe tour at the San Diego Sports performance, this time as Eddie Dodd, a New York Theatre from March 4 to April16. Arena March 3. TM trial defense lawyer trying to recover his zeal for the 239-2255 Cheap Trick: At Starlight law and a passion for justice which he has almost The Business of Murder: Bowl on March 4. TM abandoned. Once a champion of revolutionaries, Richard Hariss' mystery is staged defender of the undefendable, Dodd has settled into a by the Gaslamp Quarter Theatre comfortable niche, establishing himself as the drug Company. 234-9583 Film Critic dealers' council of choice. Dcxld is able to square this My Fair Lady: The musical AND PRESENTATIONS w;th hirr.self by claiming it is the Constitution he is become of his hero, Baron urges Dodd to take on a new will be performed by the Internadcfendiug and not the dealers. Still, he does not refuse case, one not involving drugs and drug money. tional University through March Rueben H. Fleet Science Baron wants Dodd to help a Korean woman whose 12 in the Theatre in Old Town. Center and Space Theater: the brown bags full of cash they send. Dodd is jolted from his lucrative rut by a young law- son has been accused of committing one murder while 298-0082 "Beavers," an OMNIMAX film school graduate, Roger Baron (played by Robert in prison serving time for another. Mter meeting with about the animals, runs through Downey, Jr.), who has come to clerk for him. Baron her son, Shu Kai Kim (Yuji Okumoto), Dodd decides to Feb. 28 along with a planetarium arrives, having studied intently all the landmark cases defend him, not for the prison murder, but for the one show, "Mars." See also "Tomorin which Dodd was involved, prepared to learn from row in Space," a factual scenario the master. More than a little disillusioned at what has (see BELIEVER - page 6) of man in the future. 268-1168 La Jolla Museum of Contemporary Art: Presents the Roman Polanski Film Series, starting with "Knife in the Water," a psyThe most important question chological drama which won an you can ask about any college is: Academy Award as best foreignlanguage film. It will be presented on March 1, 7:30p.m. 454-3541 Travel Film Series: Traveler At Coleman College - the computer college John Roberts takes you on a tour 90% of the graduates go to work in the computer field. across Norway discovering its people, culture, and spectacular Energetic staff members are working to assist scenery on Feb. 26. "Norwegian graduates in finding a job. In the last 90 days, 152 Saga" is a part of a film series held Coleman graduates have begun a computer career. Sundays in room P-32 at Palomar. Admission is $3.50. 744-1150, Charles Darwin - Programming Ext. 2155 -Computer Technology Natural History Museum: - Automated Business Systems Darwin exhibit introduces the man TM - Tickets available through - Automated Manufacturing (CNC) behind the scientist. This audio- TicketMaster outlets at 278-TIY.S. visual will be given by biologist - Computer Entry and Darwin historian, Dr. Gene Send submissions to: The Telescope Over 70% of the students enrolled at Coleman College Kritsky. Continues through AuCollege Palomar transfer units of credit from other colleges. gust; times are from 7:00 p.m. to San Marcos, CA 92069 - 1487 8:00p.m. 232-3821 San Marcos La Mesa 100 North Rancho Santa Fe Rd 7380 Parkway Dr.
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Believer (continued from page 5) which landed him there in the first pll!c.e. In the most recent issue of Intervie•N, Woods says, "Absolute blow' em-out-of-the-box greatness i::; all I strive for." He comes pretty close here. His intensity transcends the medium in which he now works . It defies the separation one usually feels from the characters on screen. In short, he is a joy to watch. So strong is his peiformar.ce, that it could have carried a film of much less substance than this one. But, refreshingly, the film itself is up to the standard set by the players. The plot achieves the difficult balance of being unpredictable yet understandable, and to reveal more than I have would be a disservice. Director Joseph Ruben, who also directed "Dreamscape" and the gripping, original, thriller "The Stepfather" (rent this one), gives 'True Believer" a gritty, menacing air which provides a wonderful environment for the story's unfolding. A lot of this effect is achieved through the environment in which Ruben puts his characters. Realistic, gritty places, filled with realistic , and even nasty people. Ruben got this feel by using, almost exclusively, existing structures and shooting everything on location. Only one set was built for the film, that of Dodd's office/dwelling. Although set in New York, all the interior locations were found in San Francisco, with all the necessary New York exterior w0rk done after everything else had been shot. Ruben also moves his camera around nicely. Shots are intricate and well executed, often sweeping and striking without being distracting or seeming needlessly extravaga11t. One of the most memorable is the first moments, as our perspective opens outside Sing Sing pri:;c.n. We move along the wall, slowly rising until we are above it, anD. the:1. descend beyond it and enter the confines of the prison. Woods presence is also bolstered by a strong supporting cast. Robert Dowr.~y Jr., su.;:n·:.~ed me with b ; ability to play a r!.::J.>-~. idealistic, college kid who nonetheless is a believably quick study or.ce he gets his feet wet in the murky waters of big city criminal justice. His performance was no doubt brought to another level when, just as he was about to begin a crucial monologue, Woods leapt up and slapped him across the face so hard he almost feel to the floor as his glasses went flying across the room. "Come on now. Really blaze." Woods said to the stunned young actor, who then obliged. Yuji Okumoto ("Real Genius," "The Karate Kid Part II") is a real stand out as the victimized, jail-hardened, Kim. He delivers his few lines with a quiet, controlled rage which I found very impressive. Even though he speaks little, that same rage is communicated through intense eyes on an otherwise placid face, the entire time he is on screen. Kurtwood Smith (the ultra-villain from "Robocop") is also very strong as the D.A. His presence adds to the equation as he provides a worthy opponent for the gifted Dodd. If, like me, "True Believer" left you hungry for more of Woods' dynamic presence, you might want to rent "The Onion Field" which first won him wide-spread acclaim, the recently released "Best Seller" costaring Brian Denehey, or "Salvador" for which his Oliver Stonedirected performance earned him an Oscar nomination. While he is always outstanding, I feel these three performances are his best of those available on video.
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Art and Theatre open shows o Boehm Gallery has opened an exhibit called "Selections from the Permanent Collection." The exhibit runs through March 9. A second exhibit in the gallery showcases winners of the 1988 American Association of Museums Publications Competition. The gallery's
murderer in the cast. Pat Larmer from the Theatre Department directs while Joe Stanford from the Music Department serves as musical clirector. Robert Gilson conducts the orchestra while Sue Gilson assembles the
choreography. Palomar's Development Foundation is organizing a opening night Victorian reception and benefit. For more information on reservations and tickets phone Ext. 2453 or Ext. 2664 for opening night information.
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Fred Tracey permanent collection is comprised of works given to or purchased for the institution. The collection features an array of styles and media including ceramics, glass, printmaking, painting and sculpture. Most of the pieces in the exhibit have not been seen in many years. o Twenty-eight people have been cast in the Music and Theatre Department's production of "The Mystery of Edwin Drood" opening March 10 in the Theatre. Will Neblett of Carlsbad plays the demented choirmaster John Jasper. Edwin Drood is played by Lisa Field Deschaine of La Jolla. Rosa Bud is played by Jennifer Seay of Oceanside. "Drood" is based on a unfinished story by Charles Dickens. Because Dickens was never able to reveal who the murderer is in his story, the play rights of"Drood" have left it up to the audiences to decide "whodunit." This means that every performance can end differently after the audience votes to convict the
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Cagers miss playoff bid By Mike Previte Sports Writer With a balanced scoring attack, the Comets convincingly defeated San Diego City College 91-79, enabling them to finish with a winning season at 15-13. However, the loss to San Diego Mesa College last week ended all hopes of the Comets making the regional playoffs. Leading the Comets in their victory over City college was forward Deon Coleman who scored 17 points while hauling down11 rebounds and dishing out seven assists. Center Lee Cobb also added a game high 20 points for the Comets as they end the year with a 5-7 record in league play. Five players for the Comets finished with double-figure scoring. Leading 44-37 at halftime, Palomar came out firing, expanding
their lead to as many as 18 (78-60) with just under seven minutes remaining in the game. The most notable improvement for the Comets from their recent games was their free-throw shooting. Lately they had been having trouble at the line, but against City college, the Comets made 38 of 48 free throws for an impressive 80 percent. For the season, the Comets shot 67 percent from the free throw line. The game that hurt the Comets, however, was the loss to Mesa, 8479. Leading 34-24 at halftime and even 50-35 at one point, the Comets self-destructed, allowing the Olympians to steal the game away by forcing numerous Comet turnovers Due to the Olympians full-court pressure, the Comets committed 27
turnovers, most of which were the result of poor passing. "We just didn't handle it well." said Head Coach Andy Gilmour. Forward Darryl Smith led the Comets in that game with 15 points and 11 rebounds. Gilmour is already excited about next season because all but two of his players are returning for their second year. "We should have a pretty good team next year," says Gilmour. Leaving the Comets will be sophomores Darryl Smith and Greg Edwards, both of whom were starters. Smith was the team's leading scorer at 15.1 points per game while averaging 7.1 rebounds a game. Edwards averaged 6.5 points and 2.9 assists per game for the Comets. With such a good nucleus returning, Gilmour and the Comets are looking forward to a very successful1989-90 basketball season.
Deon Coleman (20) sets up for a shot in a recent bout against San Diego City College. The Comets won the game 91-79.
Softballers start year strong By Brian Marchand Sports Writer
(Photo by Elias Metzger)
Gary Larabee (2) slides back safely on an attempted pick-off at first base during a rec ent match against L.A Mission College.
Continuing its winning ways, Palomar's women's softball team gained victories last week over Pasadena and Riverside. The Comets hit the road last Friday to face Riverside. in a nineinning battle, Cami Allen pit<:hed a no-hitter and Kim Keen drove in Kenda Leffler for a 1-0 win. Leffler hit a single, double and triple during the game while Christie Westerlund also smacked two base hits. Pasadena came to town last Wednesday, only k> take home a 30 loss at the hands of pitcher Tina
Lorenz. Lorenz went four complete innings to earn the win while Allen closed the last three. Leffler nearly batted for the cycle with a single, double and triple. Neomi Lizalde and Suzy Speckman each drove in a run with base hits.and Pasadena gave up an unearned run for the final score. Opening the 1989 season on a positive note, the Comets hosted U.S.I.U., a Division 1 school, in a seven-inning scrimmage on Wednesday, Feb. 1. Allen pitched five innings and Lorenz hurled two in relief to earn a 5-2 win. Speckman smashed a
three-run homer to give the Comets all the needed offense. Feb. 5 marked the fourth annual Alumni Game. Allen and Lorenz combined again for a 2-0 victory over the graduate team. Over the weekend of Feb. 10, the Comet squad travelled to Yuma, Arizona for the Arizona Western Tournament. Palomar finished third in the three-day event with a 5-1 record, losing to Central Arizona 1-0. The team's biggest win came against conference rival Southwestern in a 4-0 shutout for Allen, who earned All-Tournament honors along with sophomore catcher Lisa Ferracone.
Pitching coach works with pro team By Bern Dunnigan Contributor Instructor Jack Wiland doesn't seem to have much trouble keeping busy. Along with being the Comets pitching coach, Wiland teaches racquetball and weightlifting at Palomar, teaches full-time at a nearby high school, and is the pitching instructor for a major-league baseball team. Baseball started making an impact on Wiland's life when he left his hometown in Iowa after high school and headed west. "I had heard about Palomar College and its baseball program and decided to give it a shot. Most of the team at that time was comprised of out-of-state players." After two years as a Palomar student, he headed back home and finished his college education at the University of Iowa. "I pitched there in 1963 and '64 and made the All-Big Ten (conference all-star) team. I didn't throw hard enough though, I just let them hit the ball and the guys behind me made the plays," said Wiland. Nonetheless, one Major League team wanted to give him a look. "The (Chicago) White Sox wanted to sign me, but I was married and still had half a year of college
left. So I turned them down figuring, if I wanted to, I could sign later." Wiland went right into teaching after college and has kept at it for almost 24 years. Currently he's teaching full-time at Fallbrook High School. "I have a Master's Degree in Physical Education and all I teach there is the classroom part of Driver's Ed.," he remarks. He taught and coached at Palomar from 1972 tol976andreturnedin 1983. He has been here ever since. During that time he helped out coaching baseball and "a tiny bit of football" both here and at MiraCosta College. Wiland started working out with the Comet pitching staff overthe semester break in order. to get ready for the '89 season. According to him, there were a few changes that needed to be made. However, because of the number of strong pitchers, he's very optimistic about this year. He doesn't see any reason for them not to win their league. When he returned to Palomar in 1983, he began his first summer of coaching professional baseball. An old teammate, Bob Gephardt, from the University of Iowa, helped him land this summer job. "Bob Gephardt went on to pitch for the
Minnesota Twins and was in the Montreal Expos organization when he helped me out." Since that time Wiland has been the pitching coach for Montreal's "rookie-ball" team. "Rookie-ball is a player's first or second year out of either college or high school," he explruned. In the near future, Wiland anticipates seeing some former players he coached break into the big leagues. "I've got a lot of players who are now in Double and Triple A. In another three or four years some of them will make it. The whole process of minor league baseball usually takes about seven years." According to this professional coach, In order tci make the major leagues, the ability to throw fast is almost required "You need to ¡throw hard. Most of the guys coming out of high school throw in the mid-seventies. The guys we're looking for should be able to throw about 85 mph. The faster he can throw the ball the better, because we can teach him 'junk' (off-speed type pitches.). You can't teach a 'junk-bailer' how to throw 10 miles per hour faster." He went on, "A guy who doesn't throw hard ' usually only make it if he stays around and proves himself. If he can consistently¡ throw strikes and get guys out, he'll
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Jack Wiland have a good shot; even more so if he's a lefthander because they're more rare and they generally have good pick-off moves to first (base)." Even though he is in love with baseball, Wiland doesn't plan on changing his work schedule. "It's fun in the summer, but it doesn't pay enough for me to give up teaching. Plus, it's a lot of fun traveling." His contracts with the Montreal Expos organization are only one-year deals, but he plans to continue signing with them in the future. "It's like a vacation, plus you get paid, plus it's just baseball every day."
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