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Palomar College, San Marcos, CA 92069

Volume 43, Number 1

Boggs vies for city funds

By Donna Harrison Staff Writer There is a new spirit of cooperation between Palomar College and the city of San Marcos, a spirit that may lead to a new open-air amphitheater as well as several other campus improvements, said Palomar's Superintendent/President Dr. George Boggs at a press conference at The Telescope office on Aug. 31.

During the summer, San Marcos

officials including Mayor Lee Thibadeau and City Council members Corky Smith and Mike Preston toured the campus. In the past, Palomar and the city have not really communicated with each other, said Boggs. He said the city viewed the traffic problems caused by the college as a nuisance.

"This kind of atmosphere is new and has the potential to help both the college and the city," said Boggs. In a letter to Boggs following the campus tour Thibadeau

wrote, "I am sure I'll be a better team player in the future."

San Marcos has $700,000 to spend on an amphitheater and is currently looking for a location.

Boggs thinks a natural bowl area where the golf driving range is now located is an excellent spot. If approved, the city will fund the project completely in exchange for use of the land, according to Boggs.

Boggs said other possible campus improvements San Marcos may help fund include a practice

theater, adjacent to the Palomar College Community Theatre, a new childcare facility, a fitness center and new playing fields for football and baseball.

The city is interested in using the existing drama theater for community events, said Boggs. By building a practice theater for the Drama Department, the city would have access to the big theater, he added.

Currently, the big theater is used for Dr. George Boggs Superintendent/President

(see BOGGS - page 3)

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Nearby firm ranked top t¡a xic emitter

By Larry Boisjolie News Editor

(Photo by Mark Hopkins)

Smokestacks from Signet-Armorlite, the county's top toxic emitter, release emissions while the landmark 'P' looms in the background. The company is located about one block south of Palomar College.

Weber eyes company's intentions

By Larry Boisjolie News Editor

Signet-Arrnorlite, an optical lens manufacturer which is located within eyeshot of the campus, was cited in a Alarmed by recent disclosures of report e~lier this year by the Environtoxic emissions by a local firm, mental Protection Agency as the Palomar's Associated S.tudent Govern- county's top toxic emitter. According to ment President, John Weber, met this the document, the company . released summer with Richard Ormsby, the 450 tons of toxics into the air in 1987. president of Signet-Arrnorlite, to dis"We should send a strong message cuss the company's intentions on reduc- that it is unacceptable," said Weber. ing toxic emissions. Frustrated by what Weber and ASG Senator Mike Cook he perceives as an unwillingness to spoke with Ormsby on July 10 about voluntarily reduce emissions, Weber is Signet-Arrnorlite's usage of the susencouraging students to write letters pected carcinogen, methylene chloride. expressing their concerns.

The chemical has been proven to cause The investigation followed a blanket cancer in laboratory animals, however request by Governing Board President, its affect on humans is unknown.

Barbara Hughes, to "check out" the "My original intent was to get a feel of company's activities. how he (Ormsby) used chemicals," said

Weber. 'Tm concerned over his intentions."

According to Weber, Ormsby outlined a plan to research chemicals that could replace methylene chlDride, but gave no indication on when such a program would begin. ¡ "Everything said was tentative, there were no concrete plans," said Weber. He said Of!Usby's research plan, if implemented, would take a minimum of six months to complete.

"I felt Ormsby had no intentions or plans to reduce toxic emissions," said Weber.

Dick Smith, deputy director of the county's Air Pollution Control District,

(see WEBER - page 2)

From the outside the group of buildings one block south of Palomar College looks harmless enough. No threatening black clouds of smoke or foul odors emanate from them. Yet, the Signet-Armorlite plant housed within the buildings was cited this year by federal officials as the top toxic air emitter in San Diego county.

Figures released in April under a new federal Environmental Protection Agency program show the company, located on Arrnorlite Drive in San Marcos, released 450 tons of toxic chemicals into the air in 1987. This amounts to about 41 pounds of chemicals per Palomar student.

Among the substances released by the optical lens manufacturer are the suspected carcinogen, methylene chloride, and the ozone-depleting chloroflorocarbon, Freon 113.

"The EPA report is significant because it gives people an idea of what these companies are releasing into the air," said Ted Nordhaus, director of a local toxic-use reduction campaign for CalPIRG, a statewide environmental watchdog group.

According to the report, Signet-Arrnorlite released over 350 tons of methylene chloride into North County skies during 1987. President of the company, Richard Ormsby, would not comment on the volume of substances the firm is presently emitting.

(see TOXIC- page 2)

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Toxic: top polluter

Methylene chloride ... enters the body through Inhalation.

Small amounts can be absorbed through the skin. Overexposure most commonly affects the skin, respiratory system or nervous system.

Eyes, Nose, & Throat: Methylene chloride may irritate the eyes, nose or throat. If methylene chloride is splashed into the eyes, it may be very painful, but is unlikely to cause any permanent injury.

Skin: Clothes that get wet with methylene chloride can hold the chemical against the skin and cause burns. Repeated skin contact can cause dermatitis.

Liver & Kidney: Based on animal tests and human experience, meth~11---------+-+----1 ylene chloride is not likely to damage the liver or kidney except in cases of extreme overexposure.

Reproductive System: High exposure levels did not cause birth defects in the offspring of laboratory animals. However, exposure should be limited if one is pregnant or breast-feeding.

Cancer: Methylene chloride causes cancer in laboratory animals. Whether it can cause cancer in humans has not been determined. However, based on animal tests, methylene chloride should be treated as a potential cancer causing substance.

Nervous System: At high levels of exposure, symptoms can include nausea, flushing, confusion , slurred speech, loss of balance and coordination, and even death. of Industrial Relations CAUOSHA

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(continued from page 1) In a hazard alert circulated by the state Department of Health Services in July of 1985, methylene chloride was cited as being carcinogenic to laboratory animals, but, according to the report, it has not been proven carcinogenic to humans.

"It's difficult to prove human carcinogens," said Nordhaus. "You can't subject people to the same tests as animals."

Nordhaus said that Palomar students should be worried about the EPA figures.

"You should be concerned when

'(Palomar Students) are not even being treated as good as guinea pigs because nobody is going to track their health down the line.'

Diane Takvorian, executive director Enviornmental Health Coalition a plant that is a quarter of a mile away is emitting suspected carcinogens," said Nordhaus.

Dick Smith, deputy director of the county's Air Pollution Control District, said his agency has no plans to force the company to reduce emissions.

"We've given no thought about what Signet-Armorlite is putting out," said Smith. "They're not putting anything out that is proven harmful."

Presently, the state has no regulations on the use of methylene chlo-

Weber: Firm's intentions questioned (continued from page 1) said there is no need to ask Signet-Armorlite to reduce emissions. According to Smith, the company operates under state regulations. Smith said the APCD has received no unusual complaints about the company.

But Weber said he feels the company should curtail emissions out of respect for the community. Other local businesses, he said, have voluntarily implemented programs to replace methylene chloride.

"If the EPA doesn't tell him (Ormsby) anything, then he'll have no plans for reducing usage," said Weber. "He has no sense of concern for his commu- ¡ nity."

Weber suggests that each member of the student body write a letter to the EPA and Signet-Armorlite expressing concern over the company's emissions.

The Weber investigation comes on the heels of a request by members of the Governing Board to research the actions of Signet-Armorlite. At the May

30 Governing Board meeting, Hughes requested an investigation into the company's activities.

Hughes expressed concerns over whether or not the company was exceeding the state limits for toxic emissions. She also noted the company's usage of chloroflorocarbons as being of concern to more than just Palomar.

"They're maybe not exceeding limits," said Hughes, "but if they are putting ozone-depleting substances into the air then it is a global problem."

After hearing concerns from faculty members that the report wasn't being followed through, Weber consulted Mike Gregoryk, assistant superintendent/vicepresident of Finance and Administrative Services, on the issue. Both agreed it would be best for a student representative to visit SignetArmorlite.

"We decided not to go in as hostile," said Weber. "He (Ormsby) didn't come across friendly ... It wasn't a neighborly atmosphere."

Weber reported to the Govern-

ing Board, at the July 11 meeting, about the visit to Signet-Armorlite.

In his report he outlined Ormsby's plan to reduce emissions and shared his and Cook's evaluation of the encounter.

"This incident was my first major concern as student body presidP".t,"

the APCD about possible violations of emission regulations. The APCD said the company had no history of citations or violations, cited Boggs. Smith indicated that Palomar can request a public assessment of air which reaches the college following emissions into

'I felt Ormsby had no intentions or plans to reduce toxic emissions.'

John Weber, ASG President said Weber.

After Weber's address, Superintendent/President Dr. George Boggs spoke with Pete Raquel, senior vice-president of SignetArmorlite, about the company's toxic emissions. According to Boggs, Raquel said the company is dedicated to compliance with emission regulations.

Boggs also spoke with Smith of

ride. If the state does impose regulations, Smith said his department will take action.

Nordhaus expressed concern over the process of chemical regulation. "It's absurd that we have to prove that a substance is killing us before we stop them," he said.

Environmental groups feel the process of regulating chemical emissions is backward. According to Diane Takvorian, executive director of the nonprofit Environmental Health Coalition, companies should be

the atmosphere.

Boggs said members of the college were invited by Raquel to visit the plant. He said he would propose such a visit to the Governing Board at an upcoming meeting.

"I think it's a good idea to check it out. I'd like to see a cooperative atmosphere between us," said Boggs. "We'll start out friendly and see what happens."

required to prove that a substance is safe before releasing it into the environment.

"We've taken the position that people are innocent until proven guilty. Chemicals are guilty until proven innocent," said Takvorian. "The burden of proving the safety of a chemical should be on industry."

According to Takvorian, of approximately 70,000 chemicals now in use by businesses, 40,000 are regulated and less than 2,000 have been properly tested for their long-term effects on humans. In an April Los Angeles Times article, Takvorian said Palomar students were being used like experimental guinea pigs. In a recent interview with The Telescope, Takvorian said the analogy was not entirely correct. "(Palomar students) are not even being treated as good as guinea pigs because nobody is going to track their health down the line," said Takvorian.

Takvorian said the groups most vulnerable to the chemical are pregnant women, children and seniors. She said the chemical may cause birth defects and respiratory dysfunction.

In addition to its release of methylene chloride, SignetArmorlite emitted 127,166 pounds of Freon 113 in 1987.

Citizens for a Better Environment, in its April report entitled "Fragile Shield Above the Golden State," ranked the company ninth among 400 firms in the state that deplete the ozone.

The statewide environmental watchdog group estimated that Signet-Armorlite is responsible for one percent of California's ozone-depleting emissions.

Smith of the APCD said he

(see TOXIC • page 4)

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Boggs (continued from page 1) both rehearsals and productions.

According to Boggs, more parking around the theater would also be needed Expanded childcare facilities are another one of San Marcos' interests. Boggs said another childcare center would not only benefit the students, staff and community, it would help provide more training for child development students.

Boggs said the city would like access to the ¡Dome, the tennis courts and the playing fields. He said, "We'd like to move sports away from Mission. We'd like to allow the city to help move them in exchange for their use." He said the fields are too close to Mission Road and present insurance risks.

If the city of San Marcos helps fund these projects, will they have access to the campus? "We do have community use," said Boggs. "We are a community college."

Boggs said Palomar would have to restrict the use of the playing fields, though, so they wouldn't get torn up.

Boggs wants to make sure ground rules are set for the use of the amphitheater before it is built.

"We want to be sure we have control of it first," he said. "The same will be true of the theater."

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Superintendent/President Dr. George Boggs points to a map of proposed campus renovations. The additions are part of a plan to involve Palomar with the community and include the construction of an amphitheater, football stadium and childcare center.

San Marcos and in the use of city funds for college improvements have anything to do with the new California State University, San Marcos campus? Not according to Boggs.

"We're not in competition with

Cal State San Marcos," he said.

There might be some duplications of facilities, he said. "I don't thing they're seeking any city funds to do that.

"I don't know what their philosophy about bringing commu-

nity groups onto their campus is," Boggs added. He believes that funding for additions to the CSUSM campus would probably come from the California State University system and not from the city of San Marcos.

Two different employee groups received a six percent pay increase in mid-July at Palomar. The raise came as a result of increased state funding.

"To attract good people and pay good people requires the ability to give a good salary," said Mike Gregoryk, the college's assistant superintendent/vice-president for Finance and Administrative services.

According to Gregoryk, there are different "employee groups" on campus. The first is the certificated staff, which consists of faculty members and some administrators.

The second group is the administrative association, which consists of administrators, supervisors, and confidential employees. The classified union is the third group of employees, which consists of classified staff belonging to the Council of Classified Employees and the American Federation of Teachers.

The first two groups received the increase. According to Gregoryk, the classified staff did not get the raise because they are unionized. In order to receive an increase, they must submit a proposal to the administration.

The increase places Palomar 27th in the state out of 71 districts for beginning salary pay. This brings the college up from its former standing of 56th place before the raise took effect. However, Gregoryk says that the college is in the bottom 50 percent for pay of long -time staff members at the school.

Record enrollment expected

By Wendy Williams Staff Writer

As of Monday, Sept. 11, the student population on campus had already reached 21 ,470. Numbers to the right are in thousands.

Enrollment for the semester is expected to top 23,000.

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According to Herman Lee, director of admissions at Palomar College, a record high enrollment of more than 23,000 students is projected for fall semester.

As of Monday, Sept. 11, 2 1,470 students were enrolled in day, evening or community education classes at the San Marcos campus or at the nine satellite centers.

Final enrollment figures will be taken from the "high point" during the semester, which usually occurs after the third week and before the twelfth week of classes.

Lee is expecting an increase of

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more than 1,000 students over last year.

He attributes the fourth straight year increase to a variety of factors.

"There are more students graduating from high school, the county is booming in terms of population and getting a college education is becoming popular again," Lee said.

For students, this increase represents longer lines at registration and the bookstore and fewer parking spaces.

For administration, the challenge of higher enrollment lies in trying to maintain a level of student service that is equal to the college's growth.

"The off-campus centers, like those at Mt. Carmel and Fallbrook

high schools, help to alleviate student growth," Lee said.

Still a ball-park figure has 10,000 out of 21,000 students taking at least one class on the San Marcos campus This summer another enrollment record was broken with 10,910 students, attending day, evening or non-credit classes.

The July 1 enrollment figures showed an increase of more than 19 percent over same-day totals last year.

Lee believes that the 4-week intercession, plus the regular six and eight week sessions, added to enrollment growth

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Calendar MEETINGS GOVERNMENT Associated Student Body: ASB to meet Sept. 20 at 1 p.m. in room SU-22.

Inter-Club Council: InterClub Advisors' Luncheon to be held Sept. 19 at 12:30 p.m. in room SU-22.

Faculty Senate: To meet Sept.

18 at 2:00p.m. in room SU-30.

President's Advisory Council: To meet Sept. 19 at2:00 p.m. in the Governing Board Room.

SERVICE Campus Advance: To meet Sept. 22 at noon in room LS-24.

ORGANIZATIONS

(Photo by Mark Hopkins)

California Governor George Deukmejian (R) and 38th District Senator Bill Craven take part in the signing of SB 365 into law. The bill officially names the new California State University campus as CSU, San Marcos. The signing took place at San Diego State University's North County satellite campus on Sept. 1. CSU-SM will become the twentieth campus in the Californiaa State University system and is expected to open in fall of 1992.

Toxic (continued from page 2) does not know whether or not the company plans on reducing its Freon 113 emissions. He said there is present! y no reason to ask them to cut their usage of the chemical.

Since the April EPA figures were released, several companies listed as top polluters have vowed to decrease their toxic emissions.

Signet- Armor lite President Ormsby said his company has "active programs for reducing substances." According to Ormsby, alternatives are being sought to replace methylene chloride.

"In choosing a replacement we have to be careful to not create new problems," said Ormsby. "What is said now to be a carcinogen was unknown five years ago."

Ormsby gave no indication on when a substitute would be found and refused comment on the amount of chemicals the company is presently using.

Another local company listed by the EPA as being among the top ten

SEMINARS

Top emitters

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San Diego County Companies with largest volumes of Toxic Air Emissions in 1987.

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Company 1. Signet-Armorlite, San Marcos 2. Caspian, Inc., Kearney Mesa 3. Kelco, Logan Heights 4.

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Rohr Industries, Chula Vista General Dynamics, Kearney Mesa Solar Dynamics, Kearney Mesa Chemtronics, Inc., El Cajon Pro-Line Paint, Logan Heights Nassco, Logan Heights

10. Watkins Manufacturing, Carlsbad Source: California Enviornmental Affairs Agency

toxic emitters in San Diego County is Watkins Manufacturing, a maker of therapeutic hot-tubs. The firm, located in Carlsbad, was cited as emitting 69 tons of toxins into the air.

According to Jon Greulich, operations manager at Watkins, the company is hoping to phase out the use of methylene chloride by the end of this year.

"It's a suspected carcinogen. On the chance that it is, why not use

Alpha Gamma Sigma: To meet on Sept. 21 at 12:30 p.m. in room SU-22.

Radio and TV Student Organization: To meet on Sept.

14 at 4:00p.m. in room Q-1.

Asian Pacific Student Union: To meet Sept. 14 at 1:30 p.m. in room SU-22.

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something else and get rid of it," said Greulich.

Greulich reported that the amount of emissions by Watkins remains unchanged despite a significant increase in productivity.

"We're using it more efficiently by using less and changing the mixture," said Greulich. "Our main goal is to get rid of it."

Editors Note: This is the first of an ongoing series about toxic problems and how they affect Palomar.

For information regarding the following seminars, including registration and room location, call744-1150 or 727-7529, ext. 2155. Bring sack lunches to ali-day seminars.

Computers: "Get a Handle on WordPerfect 5 .0" seminar will be held on Sept. 16 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on campus. The fee is $55.

Business: "A Successful Newsletter" seminar meets at Palomar Sept. 16 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and teaches how to produce a newsletter that may be of help to your business or organization.

The fee is $32.

Business: A one-day seminar on "Small Business Advertising" will be offered Sept. 16 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. here, and will explore various types of advertising for the small-businessman. The seminar fee is $18.

Child care: "Family Home Day Care: A Professional Career" is thesubjectof a seminar on Sept.

16 from 9 a.m. to noon on campus.

The seminar discusses the basics

of becoming a home day care provider. The fee is $18.

Financial Planning: Barbara Williams, certified financial planner, will teach a seminar entitled, "Financial Strategies For Seniors," every Wednesday, Sept. 20 through Oct. 18 from 10 a.m. to noon at Leisure Village. The fee is $18.

Singles: "Single's Life Style in Suburbia" is a two-day seminar addressing the needs and interests of single people. The seminar is Sept. 15 from 7 to 9 p.m. and Sept.

16 from 9 a.m. to noon at Palomar.

The fee is $25.

Handwriting: Two different classes will be offered on "Handwriting Analysis." The classes will take place at Poway Valley Senior Citizens Center. The beginning class is Sept. 16 and the intermediate class is Sept. 16.

Both classes meet from 9 a.m. to noon. Fee is $15.

Ocean Study: San Diego's marine environment will be discussed at a seminar entitled, "Ocean Awareness: San Diego's Intertidal Wilderness." The seminar is Sept. 16 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Participants will meet at Palomar and car pool to the beach.

Fee for the seminar is $30.

Screen Printing: Learn to make greeting cards, stationary and other items in "Creative Screen Printing." The class meets Sept. 16 and Sept. 23 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. here. The fee is $45 plus a $10 materials fee to be collected at the first session.

SPECIAL EVENT

MacFest: Come see the latest in Macintosh hardware and software as well as attend demonstrations given by representatives from several corporations on Sept. 21 from 11:00 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Student Union building. This event is sponsored by Palomar's Graphic Communications.

News Briefs Nursing award offered

Vocational money available

Two awards are being offered for fulltime Nursing or Early Childhood Education Students. There will be a $250 award for each recipient. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen, California resident, and in their sophomore year of college.

Deadline for application is Oct. 25 at 2:00 p.m. in the Financial Aid Office.

A vocational scholarship is being offered to students enrolled in a two-year degree or certificate program. Deadline for the $1,000 Elks National Scholarship Foundation scholarship is Nov. 25.

Applications are available in the Financial Aid Office.

Dental scholarship available

Truman award offered

A $100 scholarship is available to students entering Dental Education. Students demonstrating financial need are preferred.

Deadline for this award is Sept. 25. Applications can be obtained through the Financial Aid Office.

Transferring Juniors for Fall of 1990, who are planning a career in public service can apply for Harry S. Truman Foundation Scholarship. A student will receive up to full tuition for statewide and national competition. Deadline is Nov. 5.

Details are available in the Financial Aid Office.

Award available for Hispanics Hispanic students who have completed at least 15 units are encouraged to apply for a scholarship sponsored by the National Hispanic Scholarship Fund. The awards vary from $500 to $1 ,000.

Applications and qualification requirements are in the Financial Aid Office. Deadline to apply is Oct. 5.

Volunteers needed for study Volunteers are needed for a pilot study to determine the possible effects of Vitamin C

on the common cold. The deadline to sign up for the experiment is Sept. 18.

A two-month commitment will be required. Participants will be asked to take either Vitamin C or a placebo and make a daily record of illness during the two months.

Subjects must be at least 18 years old, in relatively good health, not currently taking oral contraceptives or megadoses of any vitamins. They also must not be pregnant or planning pregnancy within the next three months.

Interested persons should sign up at the office of Katie Townsend-Merino, instructor of physiological psychology in room W-10 or David Boyajian, associate professor of organic chemistry in room S-10A.

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Page brought vision, dreams to Palomar

By Mark Hopkins Opinion Editor

Fifteen years ago, a man came to Palomar with a vision. In this dream he saw how his colleagues and he, through the power that is television, could bring about a heightened sense of consciousness to the word community in Palomar Community College. Along the long road of his quest he made many alliances.

Director of Television Operations and Production, Ronald Thomas Page, 46, was this man.

Dana Hawks, communications chair, was one of the first at Palomar to know Page.

"Ron was a R TV student in the early 70s and in 1974 he was hired as a video production technician," said Hawks.

Hawks remembers Page as being affable, "Ron was a gregarious individual-very friendly." He will also be recalled by Hawks as someone who took a multi-disciplinary approach to problem solving.

"I remember him as a very eclec-

Ronald Thomas Page Aprilll, 1943-June 28, 1989

tic individual; he really knew a lot about everything."

Eclectism is one of the qualities that Ted Kilman, associate professor of art, also recalls of Page.

"His ability to make an insurmountable situation surmountable is one of qualities I remember of

Ron," said Kilman.

"He found a way to do it with a sense of humor . . . he never took himself too seriously."

PagewasbomonAprilll, 1943, in St. Petersburg, Florida. He was active in both academic and administrative duties during his15 years at Palomar. He was also active in civic and youth services as well in community service television. He was a member of the San Marcos AIDS Task Force, were he helped to air on television an open forum on the affliction. He died June 28, 1989 of a heart attack while on vacation in New Mexico.

Page is survived by his wife, Jill LaGrange; daughters Jaimie Raisbeck and Heather Lee; stepdaughter Nicole Ann LaGrange; his mother, Dorothy Sorenson; a cousin, Elliott Swift; and two grandchildren.

Commemorative donations may be sent to the Ronald T. Page Memorial Fund (see sidebar).

"Ron was a self-made man," said Hawks.

Donations sought for memorial scholarship In order to keep the memory of Ronald T. Page's contribution to Palomar alive, a memorial scholarship has been created to honor him.

According to Kent Backart, dean of StudentS upportPrograms, the award is for students majoring in radio, television, photography, or graphic communications. Page was active in these fields.

"The student must have completed one year at Palomar and return for the second," commented Backart. "They must have a GPAof3.0 in their major and overall."

Backart adds, "Preference will be given to single parents, both Ron and his wife, Jill LaGrange, have been single parents."

According to Backart, applications for the award will be available in February as part of the annual spring scholarship drive. The dollar value of the award will be determined from contributions received.

"There is currently over $1,000 now (in the trust account)," said Cathy Garvin, coordinator in the Instruction Office.

"Contributions are still being sought; one professor is making contributions through payroll-deduction," said Backart.

Page had been involved with the Communications Department since his arrival as a technician 15 years ago. He eventually was elevated to the position of director of Television Operations and Production where he was responsible for Educational Television.

Renovation project displaces students Amy Alexander Staff Writer This summer Palomar undertook a six building space optimization project in order to maximize space usage and renovate class rooms. The project includes renovation of the Dance Studio, buildings B, F, GJ, CHand AA and has a price tag of $657,938.

According to Director of Buildings and Grounds, Mike Ellis, the construction was originally scheduled to last from May 26 to August 28.

However, due to red tape, Palomar did not receive word to go ahead from the State Department of Finance until late in June. Therefore, construction is still in progress after classes have begun.

"It's an unfortunate thing, that the state was unable to respond when we needed them to," said Ellis.

According to Ellis, construction projects are typically done in-house.

"We try for the least impact (on students)." He added that sometimes this is not possible, as with this state-funded undertaking.

Students originally scheduled for classrooms that are not usable now have been moved to temporary meeting places.

One instructional classroom in the Foreign Languages Building is unusable, forcing classes to be held in one of the staff dining rooms.

The students are expected to be able to use the renovated room before September 28, when the construction contract runs out.

The Dance Studio is also unusable because it is being re-floored. The studio is scheduled to be finished by the end of the second week in September if the flooring has settled.

The Business Building is operational for classes. However, the college had to do some of the work in-house instead of waiting for state funds. Ellis said the

building, "had to be ready by June 26."

Two trailers have been rented to accommodate displaced students. The foreign language trailer was brought in ahead of time to provide space for summer classes.

Another trailer had to be rented to supply dry lab space for the chemistry department.

Classes are currently being held inCH1 and CH-2 but chemistry labs are not useable yet. Completion of the CH building is expected before September 28.

The trailers are costing Palomar $300 per month to rent. "It's the cost of setting up and tearing down that's expensive," said Ellis.

The total cost of complete set up and removal of the two trailers is approximately $3,220.00.

Construction on the AA building includes adding office space and making useable space out of presently unused storage. This does not affect any classes according to Ellis.

The GJ building is being remodeled to relocate some of the graphic arts classes, and is not useable yet.

"The project's been out there a long time," said Ellis. The idea began about five years ago, bids were taken in April and submitted in May. "It was right down to the wire." said Ellis.

Besides the six building state-funded construction, Palomar is in the midst of a district-funded, capitol improvement project.

The first phase of construction took place this summer and was worked on, inhouse, by Palomar employees.

Phase one included remodeling the club rooms in the Student Union, so that they can be used as classrooms. The D-6 orchestra performance area was filled in and tiled, to be used as class space. The BES building was remodeled and the TCB building was also renovated.

More phases are planned throughout the year and into the summer of 1991.

(Photo by Alison Lake)

Workers work busily on the completion of chemistry laboratory room 18. The CH Building, along with six others, is part of a renovation program totaling $657,938.

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The Telescope

Friday, September I 5, I 989

Letters Dr. Boggs welcomes new and returning students to Palomar Welcome to Palomar College. If you are new to Palomar, you will soon di 'cover that we are a community of people dedicated to the support of learning and growth. Our educational programs and extra-curricular activities provide limitless opportunities for students to gain new insights and skills. Many of our programs have been recognized statewide and even nationally for their excellence.

This year, you will be joining a record number of other students who have found that Palomar College offers an attractive variety of academic and vocational programs. The high quality of our programs is continuously demonstrated by our graduates who excel at transfer universities or in the careers of their choice. Our reputation for excellence is not an accident; we care about students and their learning.

As you look around our campus, you will see that we are remodeling several of our classrooms and laboratories. I apologize for the temporary inconvenience. When construction is completed, we will have improved facilities for our students, faculty, and support staff. Our interests are focused on providing an excellent learning environment for our students.

Palomar College offers many activities that can be as important to student growth as time spent in the classroom. Such activities include campus clubs, sports, student government, the campus newspaper, drama, dance, and music. I encourage you to become involved and support the activities which are meaningful to you.

What it takes to be a successful college student is not a secret. Regular class attendance, attention to assignments, forming support groups with other students, and an active and consistent involvement in learning are all important. Please accept my best wishes for a positive, successful, and enjoyable experience at Palomar College.

Dr. George Boggs, superintendent/president

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Telescope platform set It was a year ago that Palomar broke an enrollment record; there were over 22,000 students here. This time last year, students were considering who they were going to vote for president. It was also the time that The Telescope made some drastic changes in its operations.

This year, The Telescope's goal is different. We're not going to change - the changes made last year have proven to be successful - we're going to continue to strive for excellence and expansion of the journalism program at Palomar.

The Telescope will continue it's weekly newspaper publication. This publication, in its 43rd year, is now a paper that is to be taken seriously, both by the students and staff of Palomar and by other college's around the state.

Every section of the paper has plans to expand.

The news will include more hard news - in depth stories on subjects that effect Palomar. It will also focus on the campus life; more stories on campus clubs, organizations, and activities that students are involved in. All these stories will be written in the professional quality that The Telescope has gained.

The opinion and entertainment sections will receive an additional page each. Pro and cons and guest commentaries will be added on a regular basis for the opinion pages. The entertainment pages will now include restaurant and theatre reviews.

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The sports section will expand to include more sports features, outside the regular review of the last game.

Aside from the weekly newspaper, the journalism staff will once again publish The Tellascoop. This April Fools success will again highlight the college in a way that no "normal" newspaper can.

Another addition that will continue this year is A Year In Review magazine. A magazine approaches subjects in a different way - a way that is more appealing than the newspaper. This approach will be made each semester. The magazine will be entitled Review for the Fall semester and will keep its original name for the Spring Semester, A Year In Review.

With the continuation of The Telescope's success and the expansion of the journalisl!l department, plan for an exciting and newsworthy year.

vox populi Should flag burning be outlawed with a consititutional amendment?

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Craig Campbell

Pat Thompson

Kevin Wiggins

Thad Lund

Lester Astin

"I don't think that it should be necessary to put it into the Constitution. It's just something that shouldn't be done; it's just common sense."

"The flag is a symbol of the United States; for it to be burned is to say that the nation should be burned. I think it should be outlawed."

"It's (flag burning) a flagrant disrespect of the flag and for what it stands for."

"No I don't. I don't agree with the actual act of flag burning but if we outlaw that what are we going to do next- outlaw wearing a flag on someone's shirt?"

"People who bum flags should be allowed to do it in public so everybody can see how much of a jerk they are."

The Telescope

Friday, September 15, 1989

Letter

ASB President issues challenge to students Where there is division, there is no union. As your elected representative, this is my philosophy. In order for any leader to be a leader of integrity, honesty, virtue and a concerned listener it is important that the people he leads believe, support, and trust in his leadership.

Many of you are very familiar with these words. And I know this concept has been around for quite some time now; however, it is of the essence that we as a Student Body truly understand and believe in this message.

The above statement best exemplifies one of the major concerns I would like to address to you the student body. And that is the message of unity and brotherhood.

In essence, Palomar College is of one unit. Similar to the human body where there are vital organs that keep the body functioning properly and healthfully. Palomar College, like the human, is of one body. It too depends on vital parts to keep it functioning properly and healthfully.

The Administration is the brain of this institution which directs the various departments and gives instructions to perform specific tasks. For without the brain, there is no communication which, therefore, fosters malfunctions within the body.

The faculty are the feet of Palomar College. Because of the faculty, each of you are given a strong foundation that allows you to go forth and stand firm with your knowledge in the real world. For without the feet, the entire structure could not stand.

Finally, the most important part of the body, the heart (students). It is the heart that pumps the blood from the feet to the brain. Moreover, it is the organ that is most overlooked and at the same time the most important among all parts of the body.

As a student body, we must not allow ourselves to be overlooked because we are the most important entity that keeps this great institution alive. Without students, there would be no Administration, no education; therefore, no need for Palomar College.

Furthermore, as a student body we must send a strong message both to ourselves and to the faculty and administration. We must say to them that we are a concerned student body and we will not be overlooked and unheard. Without the heart, the body could no longer function.

The first objective in my term is to build a stronger communication line.

In obtaining this goal, your suggestions are strongly needed; therefor, suggestion boxes will be placed throughout the campus.

I encourage you as students to provide input of your suggestions, concerns, and comments.

The second objective is to build a stronger and more effective student government. There will be a senatorial election September 27 and 28 for ten student senator positions. Since exercising your right to vote builds a strong student government, I encourage every student to participate in the student election by voting and knowing the student leaders. Of special interest on the ballot will be initiative AB2576 and a new Associated Student Body Constitution. I strongly urge every student to vote for the passage of both initiatives. Toward this goal of building a stronger student government, I have scheduled an Associated Student Governmentretreat in the month of October with the sole purpose of setting goals and objectives as a group for the 89-90 school year.

My final objective is to become a more personable and responsible president especially to those segments of our students who have felt neglected. I know the importance of my place in history and mission as Palomar College's first African American student body president. In fulfilling this position, I plan to make myself visible to you and to hear your concerns face to face. I also invite any students to feel free to come to the Associated Student Government office located in SU-7 to speak to me personally. Remember, the Associated Student Government works for you.

I issue you, the student body, a challenge. I challenge every student on this c~mpus to become involved in his/her student government by attending the regularly scheduled meeting in SU-20 on Wednesdays from 1:00 to l:SO'and to become involved in the decision making process that affects you and your fellow students.

It is also important for all of us not to forget the real reason why attend Palomar College, and that is the pursuit of educational excellence. In parting, I offer you this final thought: Education makes people easy to lead, but difficult to drive, easy to govern and impossible to enslave Once again, I welcome you to Palomar College and please don't forget to vote.

John Webber ASB President

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By Cris Fraser, Staff Writer

Flag burning is one of the most irreverent act of profanity and vulgarity that anyone can commit against the country and it must be outlawed.

There are those who argue that burning the flag in protest, of for example a government policy, is protected by the U.S. Constitution under"freedom of expression." That is deliberately twisting the Founding Fathers' words. When they wrote this clause, they did not mean that it is acceptable to bum the flag. They had more respect for their country than that. In fact, they are probably turning in their graves right now because some people have the gall to think that flag burning is a form of "expression."

Sure it is expression all right- an expression of outright treason. It is a violation of allegiance and an act ofbetrayal towards the country. In Iran, proIranians bum the American flag as an act of waging war against America. They would like to see America literally bum down. Therefore, if an American bums the flag, it is purposefully aiding the country's enemy and it means he, too, wants America destroyed. Treason.

No one is being forced to like America and everything it does. This country prides itself in the way it allows its people to have a say in how the country should be run. If you disagree with something, go ahead -march in protest, write signs, books, and articles in protest. Do whatever you want to complain and be heard but don't stoop down as low as degrading and defacing the symbol

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that many have worked hard for and died for to keep.

If you hate America that much then leave. Go and live in Russia, Poland, or China. The people in these countries are putting what little they have on the line to obtain if only half of the freedom and democracy symbolized by the Stars and Stripes.

Countless lives have been sacrificed in wars where men united and fought bravely under the flag . Burning it is a big insulting and ungrateful slap on the faces of those who have risked it all for America and its people. They fought to protect the rights of people to live, say, and do as they wish as long as it was not going to hurt others or the country. And yes, burning the flag would render quite a painful blow to many.

Military men and women proudly serve under the flag, athletes take pride in representing their country at international competitions and, joyful and teary-eyed, watching the flag being raised in victory. As soon as the three American astronauts set foot on the moon, the first thing they did was plant the flag on the moon's surface. It is raised in celebration and flown at half mast after a death or tragedy. It covers the coffins of military personnel, presidents, and many others who have died and who have dutifully served the country. It is placed in (see PRO ¡ page 9)

By Jeff Tuttle, Feature Editor

At his hastily called press conference in front of appeared on everything from rolling papers to the Iwo Jima memorial this summer, President soda cans. What Fourth of July picnic would be Bush proved ¡something in addition to his patriot- complete without little American flags plastered ism, the lengths to which he will go to avoid the proudly atop the toothpicks which jut out of Aunt Mary's finger sandwiches? Will Independence serious issues of the day.

We should not be surprised that a man who tried Day revelers be forced to fold these little paper to make the Pledge of Allegiance a campaign issue likenesses into three corners and bury them in a would rush to wrap himself in a protectively patri- solemn sunset ceremony?

These difficulties arise from the fact that the otic cloak of stars and bars. In a summer of rising flag is but a symbol. How do you protect the racial tensions, HUD scandals, and an ill-fought rights of a symbol? Especially one which is not war on drugs, fluffy topics such as flags and trips to Mars must seem quite savory to the PR people copyrighted or registered as a trademark. The American flag is actually the least protected on Pennsylvania Avenue.

At this conference Bush announced his plans to graphic image around. Any uncreative manufacdraft a Constitutional amendment prohibiting the turer, retailer, or salesman can adopt her as his burning of American flags, an action which the own logo. How can this be more legal than an supreme court had just determined to be protected expression of political rage?

But we Americans love symbols. We love under a citizen's First Amendment rights to freethem because they are simple. They are uncomdom of speech and expression.

What is the point, one must wonder, of having a plicated icons which are easier to focus on than panel of learned jurists devoted to interpreting the the complex things they represent. "A lot of law as it relates to the Constitution, when the Presi- good men fought and died for that flag," is a dent tries to amend that same historic document to phrase often heard when this issue is debated. override any decision which clashes with his own The truth is a lot of good men have fought and ideals? If such an amendment were passed we died. Some of them sacrificed so greatly to would have, in essence, one part of The ensure the safety of our republic, but others laid Constitution denying a right guaranteed in an- themselves down for reasons far less compelother. If this amendment were passed by Congress ling. It seems the less clear the reasons for such would we not have a situation in which the legis- tragic losses, the more people tend to look tolative and executive branches unite against the ward symbols such as the flag for comfort and judicial branch, somewhat perverting the system perhaps some justification for their suffering.

If anything can truly be said to symbolize this of checks and balances?

Suppose this amendment were ratified. How country, and be worthy of bloodshed, it is the would such a law be enforced? Would it restrict document on which it was predicated, the only burning, or any form of defacement? The Constitution. It is this document, the most imtrickiest question would seem to be: With so many portant since the Magna Carta, which President things bearing the likeness of Old Glory, what would constitute a flag? Stars and stripes have (see CON â&#x20AC;˘ page 9)

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Friday, September 15, 1989

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'Hot I Baltimore' season opener Hot 1Baltimore, the first theatrical play of 1989, is beating to a different drum this year.

Hot l Baltimore is the story of several residents of a run down hotel. The 'e' which is missing from hotel is significant in telling the story of unstructured morals through the characters.

David Boyd, director of Hot 1 Baltimore, is excited about the beginning of the tenth season for the theatre. He said the "audience gives us a chance to expose a different theatrical style."

Although they use some tough language in the play, Boyd said it portrays how human and real the characters are. The play explains the essentials of the language and justifies its usage.

"The audience can identify with humanity, and through turmoil , try to keep a hopeful outlook," Boyd said.

Hot lBaltimorewasa very popular show on television in the 70s and also made lights on Broadway.

Performances start October 13, 14, 19, 20, and 21 at 8:00p.m. with matinees on October 15 and 22 at 2:00p.m.

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Mike and Pat Primicero, from Temecula, examine an exhibition of prints created by Palomar College photography students. The presentation, which was at Escondido National Bank when this photo was taken, is now on display at Escondido City Hall .

Nelson's performance only hope for 'Relentless' This new crime drama coasting in on the end of the summer season is relentless only in its mediocrity.

Judd Nelson stars as a serial killer tormented by the memory of his oppressive father. Robert Loggia and Leo Rossi play the detectives who search desperately for Nelson, the "Sunset Killer."

Nelson's killing spree is touched off when he is rejected by the L.A.P.D. on psychological grounds.

He is thus not able to fulfill the dreams of his deceased father who trained Judd to be a cop, like himself, from birth.

Nelson's father fixation is established early through his conversations with an imposing photograph of his father as well as through two heavy-handed flashbacks.

Although this film is flawed in a myriad of ways, Nelson's character is one of its most serious shortcomings. Buck, the tortured son of an archetypal father figure, is such a cliche film killer that it is only Nelson's performance (the only bright spot in the film) which makes him at all interesting. But it is actually the strength of Nelson's portrayal which reveals the lack of imagination and detail which went into the creation of his character. Buck's sad, thoughtful eyes, and his cowering demeanor which can explode into fatal rage at any moment speak of much more emotional complexity than we are allowed to see in the film.

So much of what could be fascinating detail is never revealed, especially concerning Buck's relationship with his father. The two flashbacks to his youth are incomplete, Vaseline-on-the-lens, television-style banalities. And they do almost nothing to explain Buck's love/hate relationship with this man, except to show that the old man was abusive, demanding, and unforgiving. The scenes are without dialog and the

Film Review Jeff Tuttle father is only a vague, silent icon, propped up for the audience to fill in the rest of the details.

Buck lives alone in a shabby hotel room with a huge arsenal, no visible means of support, and no friends. He has all the trappings of Travis Bickle with none of the meat. He also has several prominent scars which are even featured in some tight shots, and yet are never explained.

The most interesting thing about him, what could have been a fearsome hook, is the randomness with which he picks his victims. When Bucky gets the urge he simply flips through the phone book, looks up someone's address, and calls them and tells them of his intentions before carrying them out. Buck's method could really strike fear into the hearts of moviegoers because it attacks their insular sense of security; the feeling that they are somewhat immune from such atrocities due to their circumstances and surroundings.

It makes no difference to Buck if you're Black or White, rich or poor, if you're in the book he could be on your doorstep tonight. Unfortunately, it makes no difference to the audience what Buck does, or how.

The reasons for this are twofold. Firstly, we have no sympathy, let alone empathy, for the victims. They are merely hollow fodder for Buck's rage. They come around on a random turnstile of death, marked for

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Hot I Baltimore: The stories of several residents of a run down hotel are told in this winner of the New York Drama Critics Circle Award. Performances are Oct. 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21, 22 at the Palomar College Theatre. Call Ext. 2345.

The Royal Family: Edna Ferber and George Kaufman wrote this comedy concerning the inner turmoil of a theatrical family in the 20s. Plays at the Patio Playhouse through Sept. 24. 7466669.

Anything Goes: Mitzi Gaynor stars in this Tony Award-winning Cole Porter musical playing Sept.

19 through 24 at the San Diego Civic Theatre. 236-6510 or TM. Cats: This performance of the international musical hit by Andrew Lloyd Webber will be performed at the Civic Theatre in San Diego through Sept. 16. 2366510.

Breaking Legs: The world premiere of this comedy is being shown at Cassius Carter Center Stage of the Old Globe Theatre through Oct. 22. 239-2255.

Measure For Measure: Good against evil is the focus of this play written by William Shakespeare. Performed at the Old Globe Theatre, it runs through Oct. 8. 239-2255.

Brothers and Sisters: Presented as a part of the San Diego Arts Festival: Treasures of the Soviet Union. Brothers and Sisters is the dramatization of a trilogy of novels depicting the realities of the Soviet Union after World War II. The six-hour, twopart event will be presented in Russian with simultaneous translation provided through a listening device. It plays Oct. 22 through Nov. 19 at the Old Globe Theatre. 239-2255.

The School For Scandal: This 18th-century comedy will be performed at the Lowell Davies Festival Theatre through Oct. 1. 2392255.

CONCERTS CLASSICAL Palomar: Concert Hour, presented by the music department, is a weekly music series each Thursday from 12:30- 1:30 p.m. in room D-10. Admission is free.

Ext. 2317 or 2316.

La Jolla Symphony Orchestra and Chorus: "Spanish Guitar Concertos Concert" opens the season for the La Jolla orchestra.

Performances are Sept 23 and 24 at University of California at San Diego. 576-4131.

ROCK Dwight Yoakam: At Starlight Bowl Sept 17. TM. The Doobie Brothers: At Starlight Bowl on Oct 1. TM. Michael W. Smith: At the Starlight Bowl Nov. 5. TM. The Bacchanal presents the following acts: Bobby Blue Bland, Sept. 21; Cecilio & Kapono, Sept. 21; Charlie Daniels Band, Sept. 28; and Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Oct 2. TM.

MUSEUMS AND EXIBITS La Jolla Museum of Contemporary Art: A screening of Buster Keaton's silent comedy "The General" will be accompanied by the San Diego CinePhonic Orchestra. Under the direction of Eric Beheim, the orchestra will present the original film score and sound effects written for the film. It will be presented Sept. 16. 454-3541.

Natural History Museum: Sculptures from the Shona Tribe, the oldest tribe in Zimbabwe, will be shown and sold during a benefit for the museum, the Institute of Human Origins in Berkeley and the Shona people on Sept. 21, 22 and 23 at the museum. Other events and exhibits scheduled in September include: mineral collections, a desert discovery lab, a canyon walk, a camping trip and paleontology expeditions. For more information call the museum at 232-3821.

La Jolla Museum of Contemporary Art: Exhibitions of the work of British conceptual artist Richard Long and sculptor Dennis Oppenheim will be presented through Oct. 15. The Awards in the Visual Arts 8 exhibition, which is comprised of the awardwinning work of ten different artists, will also be shown through Oct. 15. 454-3541.

SPECIAL EVENT San Diego Arts Festival: Treasures of the Soviet Union: An array of theater, visual art, music, dance, photography, film, folk art, culinary demonstrations and special events for children will run from Oct. 21 to Nov. 11 in various iocations in San Diego. 1800-245-FEST.

Calendar Editor: Donna Harrison Peter Gach Palomar: Pianist Peter Gach will perform in the first Falcone Series concert of the Palomar Music Department on Sept 17.

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classrooms where each day students place their right hands over their hearts and recite the Pledged of Allegiance - "I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands. One nation under God .... " All of these emotions and special meanings embodied on the flag.

It disgusts me to watch Americans debate over whether flag burning should be forbidden or not.

There should not even be any doubts or discussions. I am not an American yet. I am dam glad I live here and I take pride in the American flag and everything it is meant to stand for. An American who would even think of allowing flag burning should be ashamed of himself. It should not have to take a law or a foreigner to teach Americans to respect and honor his country's most sacred symbol.

Our flag is distinctive and unique

Bush seeks to modify to suit his agenda, or lack thereof. In terms of significance to the American way of life, the flag is only so much red, white, and blue bunting around the base of the platform for democracy the Constitution creates.

Does an amendment prohibiting the burning of flags, curtailing a means of political expression, really belong in such an important document? Is it not an affront to the spirit in which it was drafted?

Truly, setting a flag alight is profane. But profanity has a place in a free, democratic, society. How secure can we be in our system if we seek to modify it at its core in order to limit the extent to which one can go to express his dissatisfaction with it?

disaster from the moment they enter the film. People bring their selfpreservation tendencies into the theater with them, and they simply will not allow themselves to care about a character who is obviously going to be meat on a hook a few frames down the line.

The other factor which detracts from Buck's ability to terrify, or even unsettle, is that this film gives us almost no feel for the community's reaction to a man who kills someone at random each night whose only known sin is having a phone. What if Buck was living in your town? How would you feel each time the phone rings? It's probably just you're girlfriend, or a guy selling solar water heaters, but what if it's ol' Buck, or a crank caller pretending to be Buck? Imagine a city of millions, each citizen afraid ofhis own phone. To create a scenario like that and then leave it unexplored is truly baffling.

The filmmakers erred severely in leaving out the community focus and then splitting the difference between the killer and the cops. To be effective Relentless should have focused either on the criminal, or the investigation, instead of showing a straight-line dual progression of both. A character study of Nelson's Buck would have been interesting, as would a taught tale of two cops involved in a complex investigation, trying to catch a shadowy, fearsome killer, not so well defined as the Nelson character. In Relentless, all the cards are laid on the table from the opening, and we must simply wait through an unrewarding series of events for the two forces to inevitably meet.

Compounding this problem is the fact that both the cop characters are weak. Loggia, who presence on screen has often been very enjoyable (Jagged Edge, Scarface) is now in danger of being type cast as the standard crude but compassionate detective he plays in this film. And Rossi, who turns out to be the central character, plays the same guy he always plays, this time he's aNew York cop, transplanted to L.A.-a tired theme in itself.

The relationship between the two men is also a worn out standard. Rossi, the driven young upstart who's just made detective, is paired with the older, jaded Loggia who is just a few months shy of retirement. There is a manufactured tension between them, made even slightly plausible only

by Loggia's acting skill, which is then resolved in a horrendously hokey scene where the two men bond through their love for baseball (and they're both Dodger fans no less).

These structural flaws are hardly compensated for by director William Lustig's lack of style. The small scope, uncreative camera movement, and gratuitous profanity and nudity give the whole thing a made-for-cable feel which plays shallow on the big screen.

to us. It sets our country apart from others. It has its own unique history. It is our shared national identity. It belongs to everyone who lives here. Thus, burning the flag is clearly selfish destruction of someone else's cherished property. That is not the idea upon which this country was founded. Our flag represents freedom, democracy, and pride for America. The least we could do is pay our respects to it and to those who have tried and are

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Friday. September l 5, J989

Teachers clash over equal pay Coaches battle for extra-curricular compensation; faculty members oppose recent stipend decision

By Jonathan Young Editor-in-Chief Round one of the battle for equal pay among Palomar's teaching staff ended this summer in a Governing Board meeting with the controversial decision to award stipends to coaches for their extra-curricular work.

With two rounds left to go, the teaching and administrative community here on campus have split on this controversial issue.

For many years, Palomar's coaches have been on 11-month teaching contracts and received an extra month of pay compared to themajorityoffull-timefaculty who have 10month contracts. A situation that has long rankled, the issue came to a head earlier this year when Palomar's Governing Board changed the 11-month contracts for coaches to 10-month contracts.

However, still believing coaches deserved extra compensation for the time they spend coaching on weekends, recruiting, and at away games, the Board in June unanimously accepted Palomar President/Superintendent Dr. George Boggs' recommendation to pay coaches a compensation beyond their salaries for their extra-curricular work outside the classroom.

An allocation totaling $45,000 will be divided among head coaches and their assistants for each year.

At the time the decision was made, four different recommendations had been submitted. Each had a different perspective regarding the equal pay of faculty and teachers that made the decision a "no-win situation," Boggs said.

An Administrative Faculty Task Force, organized to investigate the issue, recommended stipends that totaled over $32,000, about half of the approved recommendation.

Palomar's Salary and Benefit Committee recommended the coaches be paid no stipends. The coaches were represented by John Woods, athletic director who made a recommendation for higher stipends proposed by the Task Force.

Boggs said he had two main concerns in his recommendation. He wanted Palomar's pay to be competitive with other community college's. He also wanted to keep the full time teachers as coaches. If the coaches decided to teach full time, then Palomar would have to hire part time coaches.

"I was in the position to make a rec;ommendation that was right, which I did," Boggs said.

"I think the system the president proposed is fair," said John Woods, Athletic Director.

Even though Woods sees the system as fair, he is not totally happy with the decision. ''I'm always concerned when people take pay cuts," Woods said. "Four coaches took serious pay cuts." Woods would not give specific figures, but said coaches losses range from $1,500 to $4,000 each in their yearly income.

Karen Huffman, a member of the Administrative Faculty Task Force, also serves on the Salary and Benefit Committee that opposes the stipends.

"Our rationale is the coaches have ample time in compensation in release time," Huffman, an Associate Professor in the Behavioral Sciences Department, said.

Release time is time off from teaching in

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A football coach reviews a play with Palomar's offensive line. Presently coaches are being compensated for their time at games with a stipend system. The two football coaches stipends total $7,000.

'I think the system the president proposed is fair.' Even though he sees the system as fair, he is not totally happy with the decision.

John Woods, Athletic Director the classroom to do other work. Huffman used the example of being an advisor for a campus organization. She cited examples of speech coaches, music directors, and department chairpersons who spend a lot of time outside the classroom in extra-curricular activities.

"We should address a lot of these problems," Huffman said, "not just the coaches.

"Our coaches are given more release time than other schools," Huffman said. She said the average coach has 50% release time a semester; that averages out to 25% for the year for a teacher that coaches just one semester. "I thought we were being generous."

Woods however disagrees.

"There's no such thing as release time for coaches," he said. "In athletics, we don't get time off." Instead of release time, Woods titles the time as 'assigned time' to coach and justifies the stipends for their time at games and traveling.

Huffman, on the other hand, said that the Salary and Budget Committee report shows about 90% of the competitive sport games are held during the coaches' release time.

Agreeing with Woods, Boggs feels the Committee's recommendation has no com-

'Our coaches are given more release time than other schools (50°/o) ... I thought we were being generous.'

Karen Huffman, Salary and Benefit Committee

pensation for the coaches extra-curricular work; he said the coaches would be working "for nothing."

Woods' biggest concern deals with coaches retirement plans. "There was a significant loss in retirement payments," he said. With the 11-month contracts, the coaches were able to receive a higher retirement payment than with the 10-month contracts. Woods said that one month does make a difference and is not compensated with the stipends.

Boggs has been criticized by some faculty members who say he didn't listen to the other recommendations and influenced the other Governing board members.

Boggs defended himself. "I listened to what they had to say," he said. "I took it seriously."

Even though Palomar's faculty and administrative community have split, many want to get back together and go on.

"You have to realize that when you take something away, like money in this case, things get nasty, very nasty," said Patrick Schwerdtfeger, president of the Faculty Senate, but "the Board made their decision and that pretty much settles it."

"I hope there is enough respect to have disagreements and when a decision is made, we can go on," said Boggs. Boggs said he sees the Palomar teachers as a family and trust and respect keep families together. "If you don't have respect, it's difficult to get back together That's what I worry about the most."

Mario Mendez, Associate Professor, Physical Education, said, "A lot of issues weren't resolved ooâ&#x20AC;˘ but you have to live with it and move on."

The coaches are the first to go through this controversial debate. The other two rounds will deal with the counselors and department chairpersons.

At the present time, the counselors are on an 11-month contract. Department chairpersons are on 10-month contracts, with the exception of chairpersons from Business Education and Speech/Theatre/Dance/ASL who are on 11-month contracts.

The Administrative Faculty Task Force will reorganize to deal with the pay of each of these issues. Those issues will be discussed this Fall.

"Act one is over," said Schwerdtfeger, "and now it's time for act two to begin."

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lauulu and Dan Early contributed one sack each.

With nine returning starters on defense, Craft likes what he sees.

"Our experience shows on defense and we expect to be a good defensive team," he said.

On the offensive side of the ball there is also reason for optimism.

The Comet offensive line held their own against a much bigger Arizona Western defensive line. "It was evident that we controlled the line of scrimmage. I think that is an important factor that we needed to see," added Craft.

Craft is going to need that kind of effort on a consistent basis in order to keep his quarterbacks healthy.

Just who the starting quarterback will be remains to be seen.

Odds on favorite for the job is San Diego State transfer Scott Barrick. Barrick started four games for the Aztecs last season before suffering from "football burnout" and quitting the team. After Craft, a former San Diego State quarterback, contacted Barrick and let the

If a good balance between offense and defense is essential to winning championships, Comet's fans are in for some fun this season.

With a menacing pass rush that logged nine quarterback sacks and an offense that looked brilliant at times, Coach Tom Craft's Comets beat Arizona Western 27-12 in a scrimmage at San Marcos High School on Sept. 2nd.

"We handled them well. We were able to hang in there physically with them," said Craft, referring to an Arizona Western team that entered the game ranked 20th in a national junior college poll.

In a game full of defensive stars, perhaps linebacker Fred Williams shined the brightest. Williams had three sacks including one in the end zone in which he stripped the quarterback of the ball and recovered for a touchdown.

Chad Lyons and John Nichol had two sacks apiece, while Casey Ma-

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Gridders tackle their way into a championship season with strong returning starters. The team won a scrimmage against Arizona Western, 27-12, on Sept. 2. They open the season away tommorow.

1986-87 co-CIF Offensive Player "Barrick is feeling a little more yard touchdown run while King of the year know he was welcome, comfortable with the offense. Gene had four carries for 99 yards.

Barrick decided to come try out.

Stunkel is obviously comfortable Craft sees some keys to success Barrick completed 10-of-17 for with the offense. It is a very com- this season. "Being able to cut 150 yards in the scrimmage while petitive battle," Craft said. down ourturnoverratio will help us connecting with Chris Chiarappa Barrick and Stunkel will be tremendously and if our offense on a 50-yard scoring strike. joined in the backfield by some continues to advance, we are going Gene Stunkel gives the coaching runners who have impressed Craft. to be a very good football team tostaff the luxury of two experienced "We have some explosive backs," wards the end of the season," he passers. Stunkel was 2-of-9 for 76 said Craft referring to the trio of said. yards with a 60-yard bomb to tight Eddie Johnson, Mark King and The Comets open the season end Eric Hansen for a touchdown. Sean Davis. Johnson had an 80- tomorrow at College of the Desert.

Comet cheerleaders win state, national competitions

By Chris Fraser Staff Writer "Hard work and talent" are the two secret ingredients to the cherleading squad's sizzling success said Palomar cheerleading squad member Carlos Salas.

Last January, the squad achieved a first place victory at the state competition.

The Comets competed in the 1989 College Cheerleading National Championships in San Antonio, Texas last June. During this preliminary competition, they were chosen out of 300 participating squads from across the country.

Palomar was the highest scoring Division II squad in the nation and was one of only three Division II squads to receive a bid for the National Championships.

Last summer, the Comets at-

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tended a week long cheerleading camp conducted by the United Cheerleading Association in Tennessee. In a competition held there, Palomar College received third place and won numerous red, blue, and gold ribbons for their outstanding performance. Considering that their fellow competitors were from four-year universities such as Oklahoma State and Tennessee, Palomar Student Activities Secretary Marilyn Lunde feels the squad has done very well. ''I'm so proud of them," says Lunde.

Palomar College was also represented at the competition by the newly established dance squad.

This was the first time the squad competed. Several of the dancers who competed individually won ribbons.

Salas says that their Tennessee triumph "felt good." Explains

Salas, "The people down there take cheerleading seriously. It's the same as football and basketball. If you tell them you're a cheerleader you gain instant respect."

Salas says that cheerleading is much more than jumping up and downandscreaming. "Agooddeal of strength, flexibility and coordination is needed in order to perform all of the intricate moves. Many of the motions are isometric and are difficult," explains Salas.

The squad practices three times a week for four hours each day and attends the football games on Saturdays. As they set their sights towards the upcoming National in the spring, they will be practicing five days a week. Salas is confident that with the great amount of talent within the squad, the Comets will do well.

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