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Palomar College, San Marcos, CA 92069
Exhibitionist witnessed on campus
Volume 42, Number I 5
Activists march against abortion By Jeff Tuttle City Editor
By Stacie May Staff Writer On Feb. 23, at 12:44 p.m. Palomar was hit with another flasher. According to Campus Patrol this flasher "is not your ordinary flasher." The suspect was spotted, in lot 12, by a student returning to her car after class, and she reported the incident to patrol officer Gerard Perez at the guard shack. The officer proceeded to investigate the complaint and found the suspect standing by a white truck with a crane on the back. The suspect had his pants down and his shirt up, while caressing his upper body. He was facing Perimeter Road, which is the road that runs around campus in a horse-shoe shape. When the officer approached the suspect, the suspect immediately pulled up his pants. The officer proceeded to ask him what he was doing . The suspect claimed to be eating lunch. The officer asked the suspect for his name but the man would not release any information to the patrol officer. The officer then proceeded to ask the suspect to leave, which he did. Because Campus Patrol is not an official police body they could do nothing to detain the suspect. Campus Patrol's only function is to observe and report. The Vista Sheriff's Department was then notified of the incident. The suspect was described by a campus patrol official as a white male, approximately 5 feet 10 inches tall, 145-150 pounds, with a thin build and blue eyes. The suspect is between the ages of 33-35 years of age. Two additional accounts of indecent exposure on campus were reported to the sheriff's
(Photo by Patrick Walter)
Two activists picket outside the office of Dr. George Kung on Feb 25. The demonstrators made visible show of their opposition to abortion.
Students using Rancho Sante Fe Road to get to and from campus may notice a procession of picketers near the intersection of Rancho Sante Fe and Linda Vista. The protesters carry signs bearing messages such as "Too young too die" and "Support pro-life doctors." These activists can be found in front of the offices of Dr. George Kung every Thursday and Friday. Dr. Kung, who could not be reached before presstime, practices obstetrics and gynecology. His practice also includes abortions. These picketers are a yet another reminder of a national, even global controversy, which affects everyone. "Students in my classes are always divided on the issue of abortion," says Barbra Schnelker, associate professor of Behavioral Sciences. "A woman should have a choice, it's unconstitutional to try to stop someone from doing something with their body. It's something personal that a court shouldn't decide," says art major, Liza Smith. "I think abortion should be used only in extreme cases, in an emergency, to save the mother's life," is the opinion of Kevin Fry, a broadcasting major. Some oppose the activists' methods, regardless of their views on abortion. "I think they're wasting their time. If they want to do something about abortion they should work through the law," says student Forouzan Mehdiani "I'm personally against (abortion), but I'm not going to go out and picket. It will just be wasting my time. All they get is bad publicity." Lenore Lowe, a spokesperson for Planned Parenthood, feels there is a defmite limit to how far protesters should go. "People have a right to express their First Amendment rights, but they do not have a right to harass patients." Based on her past experience, Lowe says, "It's likely that patients are being harassed." Lowe echos Mehdiani's sentiment regarding the pickets. "More people come to (a pro-choice) decision due to picketing. In a country where people believe in individual freedom (the picketers) are seen as outside the mainstream." (see ACTIVISTS - page 2)
(see FLASHER-page 8)
ASG moves to begin Gravante-ousting hearings By Fred Tracey, Managing Editor Unless Associated Student Government Vice President Frank Gravante resigns, the ASG Senate will conduct formal hearings to have him disqualified. Gravante's repeated failure to attend ASG meetings has promted the senate's actions. Senate leader Shauna Walker made the motion at the ASG's March 1 meeting. The motion passed unanimously. Walker cited Gravante's absences at four ASG meetings, his failure to sign a signature card for the ASG's accounts and failing to meet office hours requirements as
reasons for the motion to disqualify reason for not attending meetings might be "time constraints in his him. Missing four meetings is reason personal schedule with work and enough to be disqualified, accord- school." Gravante became involved as a ing to the ASG's constitution. ASG advisor Jim Bowen sug- senator last fall. In November, gested to the senate that if Gravante Gravante was appointed to the vice were to resign, they would not have president's post after Michelle Harding automatically became to proceed with disqualification president following the resignation hearings. The senate decided to initiate the of former president Ken Green. disqualification process, in the Harding was elected vice presihopes he resigns before the process dent in elections last spring. begins. The move to have Gravante disIn eight days, unless Gravante resigns, the senate will hold hear- qualified came as "a surprise" to ings. Within five days after the Harding. "I did not know this was going to hearings, the ASG'sjudiciary must happen," Harding said after the make a ruling on the hearings. Bowen said later that Gravante's ASG meeting. "Frank was a vital
role in our government, but since he's lost interest, he justhasn 't been here." One senator said that Gravante has been "laughing off' his absences. Harding said that Gravante was upset that he was not able to vote at ASG meetings. This stipulation is contained within the ASG's constitution. At a senate meeting three weeks ago, Gravante walked out of the middle of the meeting, dissatisfied with his non-voting status. "Frank did not know he couldn't vote when he took the office," Harding said. "He went about it the wrong way in trying to get a vote." In the new constitution for next
year, the vice president will be able to vote. "Frank feels his position is nonexistent due to the fact he doesn't have a vote." Harding said Gravante lost his desire to get involved. But Harding did credit Gravante on some of the projects he took on while vice president. "He did attempt to get the library hours extended," Harding said. "He also worked on a student survey and did work on raising the amount of scholarships the ASG gives out." Harding expects the vice president seat to remain vacant for the rest of the year. Attempts to reach Gravante at press time were unsuccessful.
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London class set By Karen Heide Staff Writer
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Boehm Gallery workers prepare for a display of paintings and drawings now on display.
Influenza plagues campus Tired aching bones, throbbing head, sore swollen throat, stuffy nose and fatigue are all symptoms that Clarice Hankins, director of Student Health Services associates with the flu. And once again, the nasty affliction is making its perennial appearance. According to Hankins, many students have come down with the flu this semester. The Payroll department reports that 37 associate professors have been absent this semester. A number of academic offices reported the bug has swept through their departments. "I've had many students call in to give absences,
especially long-term absences," will not kill the virus, they can be said Karolin Hoffman, secretary in used to fight against some of the the Life Sciences Dept. symptoms. Hankins says If you Hankins explains that the flu is develop any unusual symptoms caused by a virus that can attack such as symptoms in your lungs, either the digestive or respiratory ear pain or if vomiting goes on for systems which may cause different more than three days you should flu symptoms see a doctor. 'There aren't any magical treatments for it like antibiotics," Hankins said. "Antibiotics are not going to help viruses. You will fmd that the virus attacks your body and you will feel real lousy for about five days and then your antibodies start building up and you start to feel better." Although prescribed antibiotics
All students will be required to take the course British Life and Culture for three units of Humanities. The class is an overstudy of the culture and history of Great Britain. It will include several field trips and guest lecturers. There will be ample time for stu-
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Activists (continued from page 1) Lowe seems to have the facts on her side. A 1987 poll commisioned by Planned Parenthood showed that 87 percent of the people in San Diego County oppose a constitutional ban on abortion. A recent statewide poll also shows prochoice feelings to be in the majority. Clarice Hankins, director of Student Health Services at Palomar, says that the resources Palomar offers are not widely used.
Palomar students will have the opportunity to attend Fall 1989 classes in England. The London Study Program, coordinated with the American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS), is new to Palomar but has been active since 1964. "Anybody interested in experiencing another culture is encouraged to fmd out more information," ~d Alexis Ciurczak, AIFS coordinator for Palomar. "The student must be serious and willing to study, but he should also have a 'sense of adventure'." While in London, participants will take classes at the Kensington teaching centre. The courses are taught by instructors accompanying students to England and earn 12 units of Palomar credit. Many of the classes are transferrable, but each student should check with his counselor.
dents to experience the lifestyle first hand. Symphony orchestras, plays, dance companies, galleries and museums are all near by. A weekly diary with listings of tours and activities is published for participants. "There is so much to do and a lot of it is free," said Ciurczak. "British culture is similar to ours in some ways, but it is actually very different, too. Their way of life is unlike ours and even their speech is not the same." For example, many students have "auto- withdrawal". They are so used to jumping in their cars to go somewhere that they don't know how to take public transportation." The $4695 cost includes tuition, round trip airfare, living accomodations, medical insurance, a tube pass which will allow students to travel to all parts of the city, student passes to use the facilities at Imperial College and the University of London, and a refundable damage deposit. Financial aid is available to qualified students, but restrictions do apply. An orientation meeting will be held Tuesday, March 7 in the Student Union Lounge at noon. An AIFS representative will be on hand to answer questions about the London Study Program.
"We offer pregnancy counciling and testing," explains Hankins. "Very few people come in, usually only between five and ten a month." The charge for a pregnancy test is $3.50. If the student then desires counciling, Hankins explains that the emphasis is on information. "In pregnancy counciling we inform people of their options and ecourage them to take time in making their choices."
Transfer day announced "College Transfer Day" will be held March 13 from IOa.m.-lp.m. in the Student Union. Representatives from nearly 40 universities will be available to answer questions about admissions, fmancial aid, housing, and major programs. Representatives from the California State University and the University of California systems will attend as well as representatives from several independent schools and military academies.
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Library stops circulation of periodicals Palomar College Development Foundation to build an endowment for the college. Effective Jan. 23, the library no longer The music patio will be transformed into circulated periodicals due to an increase an 18th century music hall for the opening in the student demand for magazines and night audience. The Victorian-style recepjournals. Students, themselves, suggested tion begins at 6 p.m. the change to the library so that everyone Tickets are $25 and available through may have the opportunity to benefit from Beda Farrell, Ext 2664. these references. Drood opens with Victorian celebration Blood donors sought "The Mystery of Edwin Drood" opens Student Health Services and the InterMarch 10 with a benefit sponsored by the club Council will be hosting a blood drive
from 9:30a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Monday, March 6. The blood drive will be held in the Student Union. AT-shirt or a coupon good for a $10 seat to a San Diego Sockers indoor soccer game will be given to each donor by the San Diego Blood Bank. All donors and their dependents qualify to use the college's blood reserve fund at no cost. Donors are asked to call Student Health Services at ext. 2380.
Friday, March 3, 1989
MEETINGS GOVERNMENT Associated Student Government: ASG to meet March 8 at 1:00 p.m. in room SU-18. Inter-Club Council: ICC to meet March 7 at 12:30 p.m. in room SU-22. Faculty Senate: Senate to meetMarch6at2:00p.m. in room SU-30. Administrative Council: To meet March 7 at 2:00p.m. in room SU-30.
ORGANIZATIONS Campus Advance: To meet March 8 at I 2:00p.m. by the clock tower. Phi Rho Pi: To meet March 8 at 1:00 p.m. in the SU Building. Also to meet on March 9 at 1:00 p.m. in the SU Building. Bible Study: College Hour BibleS tudy to meet on March 9 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 8 at 11 :00 a.m. by the clock tower. Alpha Gamma Sigma: Meeting to be held on March 9 at 12:30 p.m. in room SU-22. The Connection: To meet on March 10 at 1:00 p.m. in room SU-22. MEChA: Meeting on March 8 at noon in room SU-16B.
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SPECIAL EVENTS Casino Night: Alpha Gamma Sigma hosts Casino Night on March 3. This event will start at 7:00 p.m. in the SU Building. Tickets are available from any AGS memeber. London: Students interested in spending a semester in London should attend an informational meeting on March 7 at noon in room SU-19 (student Lounge). Refreshments will be served. Cinema Series: 'Children of Paradise to play at 7:00 p.m. in room P-32. Campus Advance J<' ilm Series: To play March 10 at noon in room LS-24. 'Drood': This Palomar College presentation wili be presented March 10 and 11 at 7:30 p.m. in the Palomar College Community Theatre. A matinee will play March 12 at 2:00p.m. at the same location. SAT Test: This test will be given March 11 at 8:00a.m. in the Student Union. Travel Film: 'The Rivers of Australia' will play March 12 at 1:00p.m. andagainat3:30p.m. in room P-32. Source of information: Marilyn Lunde, senior secretary of Student Activities.
TECHNICALLY SPEAKING, THE ARMY HAS A LOT TO OFFER. The Army can give you a definite edge on life if yo u want to learn valuable high-tech skills. We offer hard-to-duplicate , h ands-on training in a wide variety of challenging specialties. If you qualify, the Army offers training in the following fields: • C o mmunications Electronics • Automatic Data • Digital Communication s Telecommunications • Tactical Fire Control Equipment • Tactical Satellite Microwave Systems • Computers • Avionics These are just a few of the high-tech skills in which you can train. There are over 250 specialties to choose from. Technically speaking, the Army h as a lot to offer. Your Army Recruiter can tell you even more. Call today.
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Tessa Story (right) attempts to navigate around campus while blindfolded as part of an exercise for Gary Freeman's physiology class. Student Jeff Garrett (left), who is blind walks in the background.
Course tries student senses By Karen Heide Staff Writer
Instructor Gary Freeman's physiology lab participated in an exercise to learn about being blind. The students discovered how easily they got disoriented without their ability to see. "The activity is called sensory deprivation and is used to show how heavily we rely on sight," explained Freeman. "It's part of an overall study of the senses." Blindfolded students are sent out with a "control person" to find their way around the campus.
"My job is to make sure she doesn't hit rocks or a fence or hurt herself," said Geoff Doyle, control person for zoology student Dawn Romero. Walking from LS-20 to The Telescope offices at the north end of the campus, Romero found herself walking in circles. "It's very frustrating," said Romero a full-time nursing student, "but I'll know how my patients are feeling." Tessa Story set out for the library with Steve Saylor assisting her. But it was a different experience for her. "My eyes are so bad I may lose
my sight one day," Story confided. "I might have to get used to this.lt' s pretty frightening." Story oriented herself with a mental picture of where she was going and listened for indicators to tell her how far she had come. "Often space and time are distorted," Freeman said. "Where it may take a sighted person a short time to walk 25-30 yards, it may take 10 minutes for someone without sight." "It's not anywhere near the trauma of losing your sight," he said, "but it does give the student an idea of 'If I lose my sight.' "
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Senate proposal threatens freedor.t~ You've seen the enlisunent poster "Uncle Sam wants YOU!" and you've said to yourself, "Sorry Uncle, I'm going to college." Well, there is another Uncle Sam in Washington, and this uncle wants you! Who is this relative of mine you ask, and how is going to force me to join? Permit me to introduce you to Uncle Sam Nunn, U.S. senator from Georgia. Sen. Nunn, who heads the Senate Armed Service Committee, as well as the Democratic Leadership Council (DLC), introduced on Jan. 25, along with five other Democratic senators, S3, the "Citizenship and National Services Act." Called an updated version of the GI Bill of Rights by its sponsors, the legislation would force most college students who wish to qualify for federal financial aid to serve in the military, or volunteer as a community service worker for a period of up to two years. The Wall Street Journal reported that some Democrats "view an endorsement of national conscription as one way to shake the politically damaging perception that their party is weak on defense." Another proponent of national service, Timothy Noah, suggested in the Washington Monthly that "national service would make it possible for society to get essential work done that we cannot afford to pay for in an era of $200 billion deficits-work like caring for children and the elderly, cleaning up the environment, teaching in ghetto schools, and rebuilding the nation 's crumbling infrastructure of roads, bridges, and water and sewage systems." What all this means is that the Democrats, in order to obtain political power, would rather draft young people than draft money. Don't get me wrong, I'm all for helping children and elders, but what the Democrats seem to forget is that trade unions, such as the Teamsters and the AFLCIO, are not going to sit on their laurels and let 18 year-olds take away jobs from their members. More importantly, there is one idea the Democrats have forgotten: economic freedom is personal liberty. When a citizen chooses to give up a right to the state, the decision must be based on personal grounds. The state should never coerce a citizen into surrendering a right. The right to pursue economic freedom through education shall not be stifled by a disharmonious break in the continuity of academic progression from one year to the next. Mark Hopkins Staff Writer
Era of 'P' over Some American traditions , like the Palomar ' P' on Owen's Peak, deserve a graceful death. The era that spawned it was one in which the environment took the back seat to (literally) making a mark in the world, but I hope we' ve learned that we cannot get away with that anymore. Rather than refurbishing the ' P ,' how about we do some plastic surgery on the scar?! I would like to see more environmental awareness on campus (do we even have recycling?) and this might be a highly visible project that could draw attention to it. It would probably be a lot of work: erosion barriers, soil amendments, choosing plants and planting them, hauling water until they're established, etc. Hell, I don't even know how realistic it is. I'm not a botanist. But this student, for one, would feel a whole lot prouder about going to Palomar if we could pull something like this off rather than resurrect a symbol of uncivil over-engineering.
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Khomeni and company Get with the twentieth century Iran. Let's face it, times have changed and you're still in the dark ages. Religious fanaticism, for instance, wentoutoffashion with the inquisition. In this time of religious tolerance, death threats for dissenting theological philosophies just don't play well. We have protests. Objections over the film 'The Last Temptation of Christ' demonstrated the twentieth century way of protestation. Picketers lined up outside of movie theaters with signs and soapboxes. The television show 'Nightline' ran a segment or two on the subject. Even television evangelists climbed aboard the bandwagon to get the movie banned. But the entire campaign was done peacefully and in twentieth century style. The death threat of British author Salmon Rushdie by Iran illustrates that Middle Eastern country's reluctance to bend with the times. Instead of peaceable pickets and civilized objections, Iran has resorted to warnings of bookstore bombings and death threats. For those not familiar with the situation, Rushdie's novel 'Satanic Verses' raised the ire of the Ayatollah Khomeni. Khomeni felt that Rushdie's book was sacrilegious to Allah and disrespectful to the Moslem faith. So to keep up with Iran's doctrine of antediluvian ethics, Khomeni placed a bounty of $1 million on Rushdie's life. Payment will be delivered in full to any assassin who delivers the killing blow to the author. Threats to bomb bookstores distributing Rushdie's book abound. This kind of barbaric behavior is nothing new to Khomeni and company. We in the United States received a formal introduction to the Ayatollah's
OFF THE CUFF Larry Boisjolie
antics in 1979 and 80 when 52 hostages were held at the U.S. embassy for 444 days. Since then the Iranians have played tag in the Persian Gulf with exploding rubber boats and tortured persons guilty of petty crimes. These ploys have solved no problems nor have they enlightened the consciousness of the world. They are taken as seriously as a bawling child in a candy store. Rushdie's book now tops the best-seller lists solely because of Khomeni's death threats. Rushdie is in hiding, but he is at least well off. At the very least, Americans respect their freedom of expression more than ever because of this incident. Our right to read and write whatever we please is rarely put to the test. By viewing the actions of oppressive countries like Iran, we realize once again what a good thing we have. I suggest that everyone buy 'Satanic Verses' just because we can. I don't know if the novel is even any good, but purchasing the book is a good, modern way of telling Khomeni to get with the twentieth century. Editor-in-Chief Larry Boisjolie
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The Telescope Vol. 42, No. 15
City Editor Jeff Tuttle
Friday, March 3, 1989
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Arts/Entertainment Fnday, March 3, 1989
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Morton Downey appeal wears thin at local concert punishment. Mort conveniently had on his panel two "scum bags" who are opposed to capital punishment, or the death penalty. Mort set up his guests in such a way that the audience was already booing the guests before they even could state their views. Without the presence of the stupio cameras, Mort was in rare form, using expletives to degrade or describe everyone from Gcraldo Rivera to Michael Duk:akis. The disclaimer that Mort _rcad at the beginning of his concert held no meaning as he tossed it arriving in BMW's, there were young men with jeans away and cursed it to the amusement and delight of the and Corona beer shirts. The women wore skirts up to audience. there. Never before would I have thought I would hear As you might surmise up to this point, this wasn't a those favorite expletives in Symphony Hall. Nor could San Diego Symphony concert, although later into this I imagine that Morton Downey,Jr. would ever be seen particular concert I wish it had been. For two hours, I on this stage ranting and raving. I knew what I was was subjected to the ranting and ravings of Morton getting myself into when I bought my ticket. The word Downey, Jr., that stellar late night talk show host who was out that the concert was sold-out. Yct there were only last week had as one of his guest a representative plenty of seats in the balcony. This could be a tell-talc of the North American Men-Boy Love Association. sign that Morton Downey, Jr. is wearing thin. I know Like banshees in heat, the audience began to chant I was at the end of this concert. By the end of this concert everyone was yelling and "Mort! Mort! Mort!" before the concert. This was a concert. The only cameras present were those belong- screaming at each other. One large fellow called a ing to Channel10 and one photojournalist who covered young woman a "slut" and offered that because the the event. Mort failed to generate any media attention way she was dressed she was a prime target for rape. (Channel 10 was there simply because they "spon- This prompted another young woman to run up to the sored" the concert). "loudmouth" to proclaim that she had been raped and Fifteen minutes late, Mort made his appearance, that all men were perverts. nearly leaping from behind the curtain to run up and No solution to the problem of date rape was offered down the front of the Symphony Hall stage slapping the in all of the yelling and screaming. I can only compare hands of the audience members. Mort was dressed in a this event to a professional wrestling match with the black jacket, black tank top and blue jeans. good guys and the bad guys in separate corners. In this Mort's topics were capital punishment and date rape. match there were no winners, except for the people I need not explain in detail the debate about capital who left the concert early.
The crowd gathering around the entrance to Symphony Hall last Sunday night was not the usual for this particular location. Instead of stately men and women
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Dr. David Chase of the Music Department will lead the chorus of the La Jolla Civic-University Symphony in a concert of Biblical tales on March 11 at 8 p.m. and March 12 at 3 p.m. The concert will be held in Mandeville Auditorium at the University of California at San Diego. Tickets are $8 general and $6 seniors and students.
'THIN BLUE LINE'
Documentary suffers injustice Lamenting those films ignored by The Academy in their nomination process is as much of an Oscar-time tradition for critics as is picking winners from the chosen fields. I am hardly alone in my dismay at the fact that Errol Morris' superb documentary, "The Thin Blue Line," a film which appeared on almost every ten-best list for 1988 in the country, did not even get a nomination in the documentary category, let alone a best picture bid. "The Thin Blue Line" not only unfolds as a very involving true crime drama, but could be offered as a college credit course in effective documentary technique. The film deals with the 1976 slaying of a Dallas police officer during a routine traffic stop. Just after midnight, Officer Robert Wood pulled over a motorist for driving without headlights. As Wood approached the car he was shot repeatedly in the head and chest by the driver. After over a month of intensive investigation, the police were still no closer to finding their killer(s). Wood's partner's recollection of the incident was very shaky, especially for a police officer, trained to observe and recount such events. Even under hypnosis, the officer could remember very little. The Dallas Police had wasted thousands of hours looking for the wrong type of vehicle, and no witnesses had come forward.
CONCERTS ROCK REM: At the San Diego Sports Arena March 16. 278-8497 or TM Gospel: Michael W. Smith and Gary Chapman join Amy Grant on the "Lead Me On" tour at the San Diego Sports Arena March 3. TM Cheap Trick: At Starlight Bowl on March 4. TM
CLASSICAL San Diego Symphony: Works by Dvorak, Paganini, and Shostakovich on March 9 and 11. TM or 699-4205. Concert Hour Series: La Stravangaza , Baroque Trio will be performing on March 9. The University of Texas Chamber Choir on March16. All performances will be held in room D-1 0 at 12:30 p.m. Admission is free. 7441150, Ext. 2316 or 2317 San Diego Opera: The Opera will be presenting Don Pasquale by Donizctti, surtg in Italian with English Opera Text projections. Performances start on March 4, 7. p.m. TM or 236-6510 La Jolla Civic-University Orchestra and Chorus: Will be presenting "Biblical Tales", on March 11 and 12attheMandcville Auditorium at UCSD. 534-4637 or 278-TIXS Palomar: The Palomar College Music Department presents Dr. Robert Roux, pianist, performing for the benefit of the Falcone concert grand piano. The concert will be held on March 5 in the performance lab, D-10. 744-1150 Ext. 2453.
DANCE American Ballet Theatre: Under the direction of Mikhail Baryshnikov, American Ballet will perform his restaging of "Swan Lake" and programs of mixed repertory. Performances arc from March 27 to April 2. 234-794
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Jeff Tuttle Film Critic
Then, Sam Kittrcl, a police officer in the town of Vidor began to hear that a boy named David Harris had been boasting about the killing to anyone who would listen. Harris, who already had a long list of offences as a juvenile, was picked up for questioning. Harris then changed his story and told police that Randall Adams, a man he had picked up alongside the road that morning, was responsible. Harris cooperated fully with pohcc,cvenfurnishing them with the murder weapon. P.andall Adams, a man
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Ah, Wilderness: ¡ Nobel Prizewinning Eugene O'Neill's comedy of an autobiographical creation of O'Neill's life as he would have liked it to be. Performed at the Patio Playhouse CoJTimunity Theatre in EscondidO. Now through March 19. 480-9922 Amadeus: Lamb Players Theatre: Presents "Amadeus" by Pe-
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ter Shaffer. Runs through March 25. 474-4542 The Road to Mecca: Athol Fugard presents this touching saga that unites two free spirits , one old and one young. At the Old Globe Theatre From March 4 to April 16. 239-2255 My Fair Lady: The musical will be performed by the International University runningthrough March 12 in the Theatre in Old Town. 298-0082 Up in Saratoga: Terrence McNally wrote this theatrical sensation based on the late 19th Century play Saratoga. Runs March 9 through April 16 at the Old Globe Theatre. 239-2255 or23-GLOBE Mystery of Edwin Drood: The Palomar College Theatre and Music Department present this "whodunit" starting March 10 in the Palomar College Community Theatre. 744-1150, Ext. 2453 To Forgive, Divine: This romantic comedy makes its West Coast premiere on March 3 at the Solana Beach playhouse. This Jack Neary Production will be running through April 9. 4811055
FILMS La Jolla Museum of Contemporary Art: Presents the Roman Polanski Film Series, Catherine Dcncuve stars in this classic psychological horror film, Rcpulsion.(1965) It will be presented on March 8, 7:30p.m. 454-3541
CLUBS AND TAVERNS Belly Up Tavern: The Toll and guests The Havalinas, March 6; Sugar Minott and guests Fo Mo, March 7; Shawn Phillips and special guest Mark Sebastian, March 8. 481-8140 Belly Up Tavern is at 143 S. Ccrdos, Solana Beach. Bacchanal: Janis Sigal performs on March 3; The Pleasure Barons, March 4; That Pctrial Emotion with voice of the Beehive, March 7; Gerald Albright, March 8. 560-8000 or TM. Bacchanal is at 8022 Clairmont Mesa Dr. San Diego. 21 and over only - I.D. required. TM - Tickets available 0-lrough Ticket Master at 278-TIXS Send submissions to: The Telescope Palomar College Sa~ Marcos 92069- 1487
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Friday, March 3, 1989
Oldest tutor brings vitality to campus By John Roberts Staff Writer While most people retire after the age of 65, Dr. John Brackenbury is still active and working as a tutor at Palomar College. But Brackenbury is now in his 80's and doing fine. Brackenbury has been tutoring here since 1975. He taught chemistry for a semester when he first started. He began tutoring both math and chemistry, but now specializes in just chemistry (sections one, two, and 10). Brackenbury is not the only elderly Palomar tutor, but he is the oldest (the other two are Phil Sunday and George Means). One might be led to wonder why Brackenbury still tutors. "I enjoy working with younger people," said Brackenbury. "I like to help them and see them succeed. I still learn new things myself from the new chemistry books." Unlike tutoring methodology, Brackenbury uses his own system. "I don't teach the students how to do the work, but I guide them through the subject," Brackenbury noted. Brackenbury had never taught college before 1975 (and only one semester since then). He originally started working with Shell Oil Company in the 1930s. "I went to Occidental University here in California," said Brackenbury. "I graduated from the University of Nebraska in 1933 with a Master's in science and a Doctorate in science." Brackenbury originally wanted to teach but found that teaching jobs were slim pickings during the de-
pression. He soon located a job with Shell Oil in Wilmington, Calif. He worked with Shell for 34 years. "In my time with Shell, I never missed more than four days," noted Brackenbuiy. "Even here at Palomar, I've only missed two days . I'm still pretty healthy." Unlike most beginning chemical engineers, Brackenbury started immediately in the control room at Wilmington. He soon found his way into refmery equipment, which opened new doors. He became a fuel plant designer. At one time, he worked in a pilot plant that specialized in the development of higher octane gasoline. "During World War II, I helped design technical drawings for fuel plants," Brackenbury said. "In 1938, I went to Holland for six months as a representative designer." He also visited Berlin and England, among other places. This was all before the war really got underway. "We found out later from the captain of our ship that if Chamberlain (then the Prime Minister of Great Britain) had decided differently, we would have been followed by German U-boats." -Brackenbury started work at the San Francisco Shell plant in 1939. He also worked a short stint with Shell in Montreal, Canada as arefinery supervisor. He retired from the San Francisco plant on Jan. 1, 1968. "I worked as a school teacher after that," said Brackenbury. "I taught grades four through eight at a gifted children's school in Los Altos (near Palo Alto, Calif.)."
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George Means (left), John Brackenbury (center) and Phil Sunday are all hourly employees at the Tutorial Center. Brackenbury is the oldest tutor on the tutorial staff. Brackenbury stayed with that WJtil 1975 when he and his wife moved to Lake San Marcos. He then started tutoring at Palomar. When Brackenbury isn't tutoring, he and his wife enjoy several hobbies. "Unlike a lot of people, I don't golf," Brackenbury was quick to point out. "We both like to swim. We swim all year around, too. The pool is kept pretty warm." The Brackenburys also appreciate fme classical music and sometimes attend symphony concerts. Unfortunately, our society now seems to believe that anyone over
60, much less 80, is senile and extremely "over the hill." Obviously, they've never met John Brackenbury before. He is very sharp and good at what he does.
"The sound was terrible when they first came out. "I also remember getting meals in a Lincoln (Nebraska) restaurant," Brackenbury noted. "Some (combinations) worked out to 25 cents a meal." Some more recent changes Brackenbury has noticed are moral standards. "The moral structures have really loosened," he said. "It's better to have some rules than none, though. For example, university professors wouldn't be caught dead without ties then." Yes, how things have changed.
Brackenbury remembers several pieces of history including the birth of radio, the Great Depression, world wars (he never had to serve military time), aviation technology, and the changes in gasoline, especially toward its use in automobiles. "The big thing with radio, at first, was to see how many stations you could get in," said Brackenbury.
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each fold in the incredible series of events which led to Adams' conviction. Morris uses this flow of information to first show the case as it was initially understood and presented. He then begins to uncover a series of discrepancies and suspect legal maneuvers which cast an ever-lengthening shadow of doubt on the Adams' conviction. Testimony from Harris' friends, Kittrel, and Harris himself are skillfully linked to sketch a disturbing portrait of the young man. Harris has a quality of duality which is both frightening and fascinating. Having been in prison almost continually since his testimony sent Adams to the death house over ten years ago, Harris is currently on death row for the 1985 murder of a man whose girlfriend he was in the process of abducting. Yet David Harris is a polite, articulate, almost likeable individual. Kittrel said he had never found him to be anything but respectful and wellmannered. Morris uses an artful mix of interview footage, still pictures, and dramatic reconstructions to keep the film as interesting visually as it is in its content. The film is scored by Phillip Glass whose haunting strains perfectly underscore the chilling events being recounted. Fortunately, the film is so effective in questioning the guilt of Adams, the case is being re-opened and he may finally be vindicated. It seems strange that a film which so skillfully documents an injustice suffers several itself.
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COMPETITION IS TOUGH
Golfers tee off new season By Mike Previte
He also has a good short game." Marcano, from Ramona High School, shot a 72 at Mesa which The 1989 Palomar golf team has was good for enough second on the opened the season with the hope of team. getting continually better as the The third starting sophomore for year progresses. the Comets, Joey Straza from TorWith a good mixture of freshmen reyPines High School, shot an 81 in and sophomores on the team, the the tournament. Comets post an early season record Starting among the freshmen is of 1-2 in the Orange Empire Chris Demerjean from Mount League. Carmel High School who had the In a recent match in the San Di- low score of the day for the Comets ego Mesa Tournament, the Comets with a 71. finished second out of five teams The two remaining freshmen, competing. Rick Martin of San Marcos High Currently starting for Head School and Eric Charos of San Coach Bob Lusky and the Comets Dieguito High School, both posted are sophomores Jeff Wade, Ross scores of 76 in the tournament. Marcano, and Joey Straza. According to Coach Lusky, the Wade, from Santa Fe Christian Comets are getting better as the High School, shot a hole-in-one season continues. "We're improvand recorded a score of 81 in the ing with every match. These are Mesa tournament. hard-working guys." Sophomore Ross Marcano, who For Lusky, just selecting who to made AU-Conference last year, start in a particular tournament is a also returns for the Comets. Coach challenge. For example, whoLusky says of Marcano, "He's a evever the top four fmishers are in a hard worker and a good ball-striker. tournament, they automatically
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Ross Marcano tees off during the San Diego Golf Academy Tournament held Feb. 17 at Whispering Palms golf course. Marcano made AU-Conference last year and is expected to help bring the team to victory this year.
qualify for the next tournament while the rest of the team competes for the fmal two spots. Competition for those two spots on the starting team usually involves between eight to ten golfers. Lusky, in his 16th year as coach of the Comets, guided the Comets to a second-place finish in league play last year. This year Lusky hopes to do just as well, although he admits that the league competition this year will be tough. "It's a very tough league with some good teams in it, especially Saddleback (College)," says Lusky. It was Saddleback College that edged out the Comets to win the San Diego Mesa Tournament last Monday. Palomar finished with a score of 376, just one shot behind Saddleback which finished at 375. San Diego City College fmished with a 392, while the host Olympians had a 395 and Riverside coming in last with a404.
Disabled student class takes to the ski slopes By Scott King Sports Editor
Early one morning in January, 13 Palomar students and two instructors embarked on a seven-day ski trip to Alpine Meadows at Lake Tahoe. Many students have attended ski trips in the past, but this one was unique. All of the students attending were disabled. The trip was organized by instructors Ruth Tait and Tony Lynds. Tait is a counselor/enabler for disabled students, while Lynds teaches an adapted P.E. class and is an assistant coach for the Comet football team. "We thought it would be great if disabled students could do things like go skiing," said Tait. The trip
went from Jan. 9-13, which was a Monday through Friday, with three days of actual skiing and two travel days by van. Tait and Lynds chose Alpine Meadows because it is the only ski school for the disabled in California. The trip was offered as a one unit ski class through the P.E. department to all of Palomar's disabled students. The students' ages ranged from 18-55 and their disabilities varied as well. Skiing was a new experience to most of those attending. "Some had never skied before, some had never even seen snow before, and some had skied before their accident, but not since," said Tait. Tait was familiar with the adap-
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tive equipment the skiers needed after visiting two disabled skiing schools in Colorado. The two main pieces of adaptive equipment were the Sit Ski and the Mono Ski. The Sit Ski is a toboggan-type ski while the Mono Ski is faster and more maneuverable. At a cost of only $100 per stu-
dent, the rest of the cost was made up by donations from local organizations. The Vista Lyons Club, Escondido Elks Club, the Patrons of Palomar and the Undefeated Club of Palomar all contributed in making the trip a success. "Everything went smoothly, there just wasn't any red tape," said Lynds.
Lynds worked hard through his adapted P.E. class to get the students in shape for the tough physical task ahead. Weight training helped them prepare. "For the most part, the students did very well," he said.
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Friday. March 3, 1989
LIMPING COMETS 1-1
Baseballers off to tough start By Ernie Martinez Sports Writer
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Kurt Howard tags out a Golden West runner during a recent Comet victory. Palomar is 1-1 in Conference play.
Without your top players in the line-up, the ones that attract the crowds and the ones that help get the team where they want to be, makes it pretty tough for any ball club. The Comets who started conference play against MiraCosta last week had to wonder what kind of season it will be when that final pitch of the season has been thrown. The Comets started the season with injuries and those injuries continued to plague head coach Bob Vetter and the rest of his team.
"Yes the injuries are still here just as they were last week and that list grew when Mike Simmons had his shoulder separated against Chaffey," said Vetter. The Comets opened the season with a loss to MiraCosta losing 5-2 but bounced back with a win against San Diego City winning 51. "We have the hitting to carry our offense, it's the defense that is giving us our problem" said Vetter. With a pitching rotation of Mark Ringkamp who held San Diego City to three hits, and freshmen Adrian Lopez , Vetter feels positive with his pitching staff. The Comets
are loaded with talented back up pitchers who Vetter can spot in different situations. They got a real strong performance from Derek Struhar in a losing cause last week against Chaffey College, in that game it was defensive mistakes of throwing the ball wildly that hurt the Comets. With a record of 1-1, the Comets can only wait for star returners such as Billy Dunkel, Ray Chatton and Clint Cruz , who are all out on injuries , to come back to the lineup. The season is still far away from being over and according to Vetter the team to beat is all of them.
Slopes (continued from page 7) The weather, which can make or break a ski trip was very cooperative. "The skiing conditions were very good," said Tait. Dave Burton, one of the students on the trip, echoed Tait's sentiments. "The weather conditions were perfect for skiing. The whole thing was pulled off quite well," he said. Tait was able to locate a lodge that would accommodate all of them. The living arrangement promoted cooperation. Said Tait, "They worked things out amongst themselves and helped each other. It was great to see." With the success of the journey, next year's trip is already in the planning stages. Departure is tentatively scheduled for Jan. 2 and the interest generated among the 350 disabled students at Palomar is making Tait and Lynds consider breaking it up into two separate groups. "The feedback we got from everybodywasjustsopositive. Itreally built the self esteem of some of the students. Some of the students who didn't think they could do it came back feeling a lot better about themselves," said Tait.
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