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Phone-in registration planned for '90 debut By Rikki Org Staff Writer Registering for classes at Palomar could take on a whole new ring next fall when students will be able to register with a touchtone telephone. Telephone registration at Palomar was the brainchild of Herman Lee, director of Admissions, Records and Veterans' Services and Mike Reid, director of Data Processing. The program was originally slated to begin during the current semester, but the complete conversion of the needed computer programs and a necessary upgrade was not completed in time by hardware specialists from Atlanta. "Currently we are six months behind schedule," said Lee. According to Reid, however, the computer
portion of the transition is "75 percent complete." This portion entails the installation of a special phone-in registration terminal and hooking it up to the main-frame computer at Palomar. The target time for completion is now December. At thattime, a pilottest will be run on a small group of students who will register for the spring semester. If the test is successful, Lee hopes to have the system open to all students for the summer session in 1990. Students will call the school via touch-tone telephone. They will get a recording with instructions on what to do. Once completed, the student will begin to register for classes by punching in his/her identification number (which will be provided by the school). Then
(see PHONE-IN - page 3)
Board hears appeal -for additional guards By Cris Fraser Staff Writer
(Photo by Roman Koenig)
For the second time this month, an accident occurred at the entrance of Palomar's student parking lot off Mission Road. The incident happened at approximately 8 a.m. on Sept.ll. Norma Aldrete, the driver of the white hatchback, was turning left into the entrance when she collided with an oncoming motorcycle. The cycle, driven by Jorge Camachal, 17, hit the passenger side of Aldrete's car. Although the motorcycle was totalled in the accident, Camachal only suffered a separated shoulder and abrasions. He was treated at Palomar Medical Center and released. Aldrete was not injured. Pictured are Sheriff's Deputies Jim Nolan (I) and D. Sanders (r) discussing the accident, which is still under investigation.
Stressing the need for increased campus security, Director of Buildings and Grounds Mike Ellis recently presented a request to the Palomar College Governing Board for more security guards. Presently, Palomar is using guards from Pinkerton Security Company. This semester there is one security guard who is scheduled to work Monday through Friday from 7:30 p.m.-11 p.m. A full nighttime custodial crew does their best to assist with the security task. However, says Ellis, "We're not pleased with Pinkerton's service." Ellis stressed, to the Board, a need for one guard on campus for 24 hours and two guards
Former Ardan store to house satellite By Michelle Van Aalst Staff Writer Palomar students will be able to shop for classes in Escondido next year.What was once an Ardan department store will be transformed into a complete Palomar Satellite Campus in the spring of 1990. Record high enrollment and the need to provide another accessible location for the growing North County community prompted school officials last year to seek another site for a new satellite campus. Students will be able to browse through a two-room computer lab, a library that is tied in with the main
campus library by computer, a skylighted student lounge, a student services area with eight small offices for tutoring or counseling, and a health services department complete with waiting room and ex amination room. "It's a school in itself," said Dean of Humanities Gene Jackson, "but we want to emphasize one faculty and one staff. We don't want to develop two faculties." The chosen location is a 45,200 square foot building with a capacity of up to 10,000 students. The 27 classrooms will seat from 30 to 75 students each. Planned is a large general purpose room that is carpeted for low impact aerobics, and
will enable students to fulfill their Health 21 requirement. The site at 1951 East Valley Parkway will allow students to achieve all of their G.E. requirements without stepping foot on the San Marcos campus. "A student will be able to take the necessary general education classes to complete a liberal arts and science degree at this new campus," said Jackson. The initial enrollment should reach 5,000 students and it is projected the satellite will eventually reach its full capacity within five years.
(see SATELLITE- page 3)
during the peak hours from 7 p.m. until 11 p.m. Ellis asked that the college hire its own permanent security guards. According to Ellis, there are "too many glitches in the system. It could be better." As an example, Ellis observed, "If a Pinkerton guard does not show up on a Saturday morning, the company sends someone who is not familiar with the campus. The guard has no idea where the classrooms are located and as as a result, the classrooms aren't opened at the right time. The students have to wait outside the rooms and the advisors get upset. It's a real disruption." However, there is still the question of liability. Pinkerton accepts the responsibility (see SECURITY- page 3)
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The Telescope
Friday, September 22, 1989
Ballot includes vote on new constitution
AB 2576 gives Palomar state representation One of the three issues to be voted on in next week's election is the approval of a $1 student representation fee, Assembly Bill 2576. "This legislature was pushed by Assemblyman Tom Hayden because he felt that it was unfair that the UC and CSU systems had money to pay for student representation of their college in Sacramento," said Jim Bowen, Student Activities director. If passed, AB 2576 would give money to the junior colleges for the same representation in state government as the UC and CSU systems, provided that students at each college vote for its enactment. A $1 student representation fee would be paid by students during registration or some other time during the school year. Bowen stresses that the fee is completely voluntary. "I would truly, sincerely hope that this initiative pass because the benefits of AB 2576 will benefit students precisely," said ASG President John Weber. "It will allow a Palomar representative to lobby (at the state level) for lower parking fees, lower registration fees, and bookstore fees .... " Bowen added that the bill can only be passed by a two-thirds majority of the students voting in this election, which, he says, should require roughly 295 of the voters this semester to vote in its favor. "Every community college can pass it," he said. "Harbor College has already passed it." Bowen also assures students that the money received is in good hands. He says that the district would have control over it, safeguarding it against any misuse.
By Roman Koenig Staff Writer
(Photo by Roman Koenig)
John Weber, right, and former ASG Senator David Cramer discuss the upcoming election.
Weber seeks unity in 1990 By Roman Koenig Staff Writer Associated Student Government President John Weber is working to make this election the most successful ever for Palomar College. With elections being held on Sept. 27 and 28, Weber wants people to recognize the importance of voting. "I project that we'll have a good turn-out. My primary concern is that everyone know who the student candidates are, new candidates and incumbents as well," said Weber. Weber wants more campaigning on the part of those who are running for the student senate. This way, the general student population will get to know their student government and candidates better. He feels that this has not happened as much in the past. "I would like to see bigger campaigning by the senators," he said. "This year we should set a trend for good voter turn-out. I would like to see the 1989-90 students set this trend so that people in 1992 will say that we really cared." There are ten positions open for student sena-
Senatorial candidates share their . experience & capabilities The candidates represented here are only those who responded to a request for statements and photographs.
(Photos by Roman Koenig)
ChiMai Bresnahan, Candidate "I want to do something for the students by giving them a say (in student governnment). "I have worked in the community. I volunteer for church and at convalescent hospitals ... my experience is involvement with the community and liking it! It gives me a really good feeling."
tors, as well as two judicial advocate positions, which are appointed by Weber. The judicial advocate sees to it that the ASG complies with constitutional guidelines and other set rules and regulations. "Anyone interested in becoming a judicial advocate should see me," he said. Weber, in general, feels that all of these factors in this year's elections will help build a stronger student government, with more student participation and enthusiasm. "It would be a definite plus in leadership to help build a better student government," says Weber. Weber hopes that with the increased campaigning of the senatorial contenders, more people will vote, resulting in increased unity and support. "The administration is a strong entity here," explained Weber. "If the students band together, we can send stronger messages to the faculty (concerning students' needs). If anything is to be accomplished, it has to be accomplished with unity and brotherhood. Throughout the year you will hear me stress these words, 'unity, leadership, and knowledge.'"
Mike Koch, Incumbent "I am a Criminal Justice major and I get along well with people. I like to be involved with school functions and in what's going on at school. "I believe I'm a leader and that I represent all the students. I care about the decisions that are being made at Palomar."
Norm Plotkin, Candidate "I am a Political Science major and served in the military for three years. "I have a strong interest in the government and I want to take an active part in the student government. "I know how to cut through the system to get things done and I am an active listener. I am open to the will of the student body."
One of the most important choices to be made, besides the choosing of student representatives, is the approval of the new Associated Student Government constitution. "The main thrust has been in trying to make the constitution simple, like the U .S. Constitution," said Jim Bowen, Student Activities director. Bowen explained that the current constitution in use is too complicated. It is modeled after the American Constitution's three-branch system of government. "It was based upon a threebranch system which allowed the senate to pass legislation and the president power to veto it," said Bowen. "Only the senate voted. All it did was cause confrontation." According to Bowen, the new document is modeled after the constitutions of Saddleback Community College and other campus organizations. "There are no vetoes and the majority decides the issues or by a two-thirds vote," Bowen said of the revised version. "Everybody gets to participate and everybody gets to vote." "We've been semi-using the old constitution because we only have three senators," he said. One other feature of the new constitution is its simplicity, which comes from the organization of the United States Constitution. Bowen says that the constitution will grow as bylaws are added. Bowen encourages students to vote for the simplified version on Sept. 27 and 28.
Harry Sachs, Incumbent "I am very active in CalSAC (California Student Association of Community Colleges) and am a policy maker for the Council of Student Bodies. I was in student government last year, and I am very active in state and community issues. People should vote for me because of my state and local leadership experience."
The Telescope
Friday, September 22, 1989
MEETINGS GOVERNMENT Associated Student Body: ASB meets Sept. 28 at 1 p.m. in room SU-22. Inter-Club Council: Meets at 12:30 p.m. in room SU7 19. _ Governing Board Meeting: Sept.26at7p.m. in the Governing Board Room. Faculty Senate Meeting: Sept · room SU-30. ' 26 ' 2 p.m. m
SERVICE Campus Advance: Meets Sept. 22 at noon in room LS-24 and Sept. 29 at noon under the Clock Tower.
ORGf\NrZATJONS·' -·~ Alpha Gamma Sigma: Meets Sept. 28 at 12:30 p. m. in room SU-22. Radio and TV Student Or· ganization: Meets Sept ZB· at 4 p.m. in room Q-1. Asian Pacific Student Union: Meets Sept. 28 at 1:30 p.m. in room SU-22. Mecha: Meets Sept. 25 at 1 p.m. under .Clock Tower.
SEMINARS &CLASSES For information regarding the following seminars, including registration and room location, call744-1150 or 727-7529, ext. 2155. Bring sack lunches to ail-day seminars. Handwriting: An intermediate class will be offered on "Handwriting Analysis." The class will take place at Poway Valley Senior Citizens Center on SepL 23. The class meets from 9 a.m. to noon. Fee is $15. Law: "Legal Issues that Affect You" is the title of an eight-week lecture series at Poway High School. A different topic is discussed each week. The seminar "Incorporation and Small"'Business" is Sept. 28. Each session is $15. Computers: "The Power and Problems of PageMaker" meets on Sept. 23 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on campus and discusses PageMaker, a widely used page design _program for electronic publishing. The fee is $32. · Computers: An MS-DOS workshop discussing topics such
as basic disk commands, working with ftles and structuring a hard disk will be held Sept. 23 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Palomar. The fee for this seminar is $32. Business: Using homemaking skills to earn money is the topic~of the seminar "Owning and Operat- . ing Your Own Catering Service." It will take place on Sept. 23 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on campus. The fee is $18. Health and Fitness: Six lessons horseback riding lessons will be offered starting Sept. 23 at 1 p.m. The fee for this semimy is $100. Fitness: "Occupational Fitness; Optimize Work Performance and Cope' with Job Stres.S(>rs: t>ffers advice on how ro manage personal needs to w'ithstand the demands ofprofessional requirements. It meets Sept. 23 from 9 'a.m. to noon at.Palomar. Fee ·is $18. Relationships: A workshop called, "Jealousy: Green As Green Can Be," will ~ffered on Sept. 30 from J 0 a.m, to 1 p.m. on campus. Fee for the seminar is $18. .. Self Esteem: Enhancing self confidence is the subject of the seminar, "Self Esteem: At Home, At Work and in Your Life!" The seminar will meet Sept. 23 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m at Palomar. The f~ is $25.
SPECIAL EVENTS ASG Senatorial Elections: Polls open at 8:30a.m. on Sept. '1:7 and Sept. 28 at the Student Union.
]SDSU] SDSU Representative: A representative from San Diego State will be on campus at 8 a.m. on Sept. 27 in room SU-1. ICC Club Da.r,s: Sept 27 and 28 at the Student Union at 10 a.m.
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Legal issues seritJinars set . at Poway satellite campus "Legal Issues that affect You" is the subject of a ~ . Craig Barkacs, former executive for a Fortune 500 series of seminars to be conducted at the Poway .company, wi,n lecture about "~mployer/Employee satellite campus. The seminars will run for eight · Rights" onOct. 19. Barkacs will discourse on issues weeks and classes will be held every Thursday from 7 such as wrongful termination, dtug testing and em,· · plor~ privacy. p.m. to 9:30p.m. Each seminar costs $15. The first meeting in the series, which starts Sept. 21; · .. · The subject of "Homeowner Associations" will be is a free seminar ·entitled "Women and Children's tlfscussed by Mary Howell, attorney, on Oct. 26. Right to Support." R. Michael Walters, pro-tem judge Howell will give valuable information on how these of the superior court, counsels women in ~ seminar · associations work. "Probate and Conservatorship Law" is the seminar on how to collect child and spousal support. On Sept. 28, Alexander Schack, instructor at the . peingheldNov. 2. Thetopicconcernsadministeringthe University of San Diego, talks about "Incorporation : t$tare of a love'd one who has died. Robert Gary, and Small Business." Schack will discuss the availa- attorney, will guide participants on how to avoid the bility of tax benefits for small businesses and the pitfalls of administering an estate and how to deal with liabilities of sole proprietors and partners.. ~grief involved in the death of a loved one. Walters will lecture about "Small Claims Court" on On Nov. 9, Schack will lecture on "Consumer Tax/ ·Oct. .5. He will explain how the small claims courtS 14~-Kind Ex~es." This seminqr will explain how work and how both consumers and businesses can. use. · 4:1 find tax breaks onder the Tax Reform Act of 1986. the system to collect debts. · ? Phpne-in, w~-in and ~ail-in registration are av~il"Estate Planning, Looking into the 90s~ is a seminar ab1e. For more mformat10n contact the Commumty being held Oct. 12. Diane Ward, estate planner, will : Education Office at Ext. ~155, Monday through Thursbelp participants direct more of their. estate to loved ~y. _8_ a.m. to 10p.m.; Fnday, 8 a.m. to 4:30p.m.; and ones and less to the government. Sa(Urday, .8 a.m. 1',0 noon.
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the student will punch: in the course ·been very successful for them. code:number. If a desired class is UCSD has had the system for about c~, ~ immediate re8ponse will Qne year. -~ gi~n to the callei. ; . . ., ~s ·gpoct as phone-in registration · ·tbe tn\Il.smission ~f-:-be Suto- may ·sound, there are some down matically terrnirudedj i{:·hllow as . ~~fito it. many students 'rigf~- aS pos·,- ·h ave gotten mix,ed reviews sible. · · ~ a~ut the system," said Lee. Students will be a~npay for One problem confronting the their claSses in two is by program . is that the computer can credit card ·{ViSa of ~iCard only take so many calls at one time only). The other method of pay- makin_g it difficult fQr· students to ment is ~ling..Failure·ro:~y will get -~ugh. result .in a ioss of classes. , ~ .H owever,Leedoes not see this as A ~jar advanta~ ~at ~bone-. aproblem. · in registration holds -over mail-in Palomar will have 16 phone lines registration is the reduced cost.: open on a frrst come, (~~ serve "k's a lo~ fess expensive~· It'·~ · basis, ]:.ee believes that on die averprobably s~~ us. about~$~ a age. it ~ould only take_five to 10 year on lab6r," stated Lee. Sf.Jt: .. minuteS for a student to register. Phone--in -i'e~ation ·-~- ~tlrst Lee also stated that over 50 per-Cent implemented:-at Brigh~~ Y~ng of the students attending Palomar ' (continued from page 1) University (BYU) about four year~ . take only two classes. ago, They have had gOOd ~; Lee also added that if the phoneSince Highway 78 has become with it. 'I'h.(f University of~ in system works, it could mean the congested due to construction and nia at San Diego .(UCSD), is C9f'- demise of mail-in and '(tlalk~ the overload of cars, the new ~::am rently using the sysrein and it has· through registration. ; ' .. pus will unclog the area, according ;.· :to officials. SAN DIEGO CITY ;. Palomar has a 12-year lease on UNIVERSI!(Y the new site. In the meantime, 'the Governing Board will look for a permanent location to house a new New School of Architecture satellite center. 1249 · FS~t l) San Diego, CA 1101 Advertising Mallager
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Friday, September 22, 1989
Pro-life/pro-choice rhetoric clouds campaign issues Immediately following an election it is often difficult to distinguish between fact and fiction. The recently concluded 76th Assembly race to replace the late Bill Bradley is a keen example. In this hotly contested race, where the two leaders Tricia Hunter (R), Bonita and Dick Lyles (R), Poway were separated by four tenths of one percent (.4 percent) of the votes cast, the campaign rhetoric and theories surrounding the pro-life/pro-choice votes have continued to cloud what actually occurred. The past few weeks have provided an opportunity to look back at this election in an objective, analytical manner. In "non-partisan special elections," voters are asked to choose the best candidates regardless of party affiliation. In all cases, if no candidate garners half the votes, the top two vote getters are placed on the ballot for all voters to decide. The election on August 8th, 1989 created a different kind of animal - a donkephant if you will. The top Republican with just 30 percent support from the district now faces the top Democrat whom she out polled by about 5 to 1. Each has claimed a partisan "Republican" or "Democrat" victory when clearly this is not the case due to the unique set of rules allowing cross-party votes. By her own reports, Tricia Hunter (R), Bonita expended the most money and campaign resources toward luring Democrat cross-over votes. Virtually every political analyst attributes her narrow victory to this extensive Democrat cross over. Even her Democrat contender in the run off has considered this "unfair." This series of aberrations and unusual circumstances has resulted in another extraordinary event- the announcement of a write-in campaign by Dick Lyles. I urge Republicans to get on with the healthy debate of issues and philosophies and let the best Republican win. Rosemary Barrett-Smith Temecula
Mother thanks campus for kindness and caring Dear Friends at Palomar College: Thank you for all your kindness to my son, Ron Gerber. He loved you all and called you his second family. The happiest time of his life he spent at Palomar. All your cards and spiritual and moral support helped a great deal to sustain him through his terrible illness. He was such a happy, loving person and never complained. The hurt oflosing him is awful for me. But I shall carry on as he wanted me to. He is at rest and hurts no more. Ron showed so much courage and faith, the likes of which I've never seen in one who suffered so. I am thankfull was able to care for him until justa few hours before he died. For all your caring, I thank you. Irene Gerber Campiglia
(Ed. note : Ron Gerber was a custodian and student at Palomar. Gerber lost his life to cancer on June 2, 1989.)
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Freedom the opiate of the oppressed Where the thawing of the East Block will lead nobody knows. If someone had predicted the changes five years ago, that person would have been declared as having an overactive imagination. With the developments as they are today, a Nobel Prize would seem like a consolation prize for this thinker. In his new role as stagecoach driver, Mikhail Gorbachev stopped jerking on the East Block's reigns. Over the years the reigns grew so limp that now some of the horses are slipping out of the yoke and are galloping towards the greener, western pasture. Poland was the first horse to escape. After 44 years of faithful service pulling the coach it sensed the lack of authority sitting in the driver's seat. Poland flared its nostrils and called for an election, which the Solidarity Party won in a landslide. Two weeks ago, 44 years of communist rule came to an end. Hungary is the second horse to shake off its reigns. That country's new found independence came to light when the East German exodus started to take place. Hungary was supposed to be a close ally, because it has a treaty with East Germany guaranteeing the return of escaping citizens and a solid fence on its own borders. A few weeks ago Hungary disr.1antled the fence between themselves and Austria. News travels slowly in the East Block, but it does travel. It took the East Germans a while to find out about this new possible escape route. It started with a few hundred East German tourists on vacation in Hungary. They found out that the fence was taken down and that the border was now an open road for traveling through. Seizing the situation, the vacationers left everything behind and walked in to Austria; from
Political Commentary Ken Baurmeister there it is a short jaunt to West Germany. The escapees were greeted with open arms by the West Germans because they view them as Germans, not East Germans. Then the news of the open border reached East Germany. Mostly young and educated professionals working as teachers or engineers obtained visas for Czechoslovakia, Rumania, and Hungary and started the trek southeast in a large circle around the closed border between East and West Germany. These are the kind of people that East Germany cannot afford to lose. The reason for this desire to leave comes from the fact that East Germany has refused to follow the Soviet steps of perestroika in accepting a more pro-western attitude. Because 10,000 refugees formed a sort of tribal stampede and the Hungarian government had never encountered this sort of problem before, the Hungarians did not allow the escapees to leave right away. Then the decision was made to open the border. An immediate protest was formed by the East Germans but it was ignored. It seems Hungary decided it is better to improve their relationship with the West than to keep the one with East Germany. The Soviets took a wait and see attitude in this case. We can just hope that they do not force the escaped horses back into their iron corral.
Mona Cross, Undeclared
Drew Danforth, Nutrition
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"Drugs should be legalized, that way we get tax revenues off the drugs and the black market will no longer be in effect."
"The drug laws should be like those regulating alcohol."
"They (United States and Columbia) should sit down and talk about growing it like a regular crop, and regulate the drugs so the government controls it."
"Crack down (on the dealers) here, and send money down thereyou can't fight a war without bullets and butter."
Doug (no last name given), Undeclared "First thing that comes to mind is to drop a bomb-maybe the CIA should be sent in and bust things up."
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Friday, September 22, 1989
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' By Larry Boisjolie News Editor Comer taco stands have long been a San Diego classic. With their orange and yellow stripes, quick service and crowded drive-thrus, they have become sacred institutions for the collegiate gourmet who is constantly on the run. But not all taco shops are created equal. Granted all serve the same culinary Mexican delights, but the quality of the meals vary from taco shop to taco shop. For this review of taco shops, I had a monumental task. From literally hundreds of taco stands, I had to choose five to compare and contrast. To shorten the list, I chose only those shops ending in the letters B-E-R-T-0-S that were accessible to Palomar students. All five "bertos" chosen shared strikingly similar characteristics. All, for instance, served canned Pepsi (not Coke). All were painted with brightly colored stripes (either red and yellow or orange and yellow). All had as a trademark the picture of a man wearing a gigantic sombrero and sporting an enormously large mustache. At each restaurant, with just $4, I purchased a beef burrito (for its soft tortilla and beef filling) and chips and guacamole (for the guacamole and crunchy tortilla samples). The restaurants were given from one t.o five sombreros, five being the highest rating, for quantity served and quality of the samples. So here is The Telescope's Mexican standoff ... the battle of the bertos! • Jilbertos- Located at 1299 E. Valley Parkway in Escondido, this bertos differs from the others by offering an assortment of fresh salsas. But salsas are about the only above-average thing Jilbertos has to offer. One is immediately assailed by the skimpiness of the portions. For just under $4 at a taco shop, a customer should receive enough food to feed Pancho Villa's entire army. At Jilbertos the four bucks spent yields only about enough food to feed a small battalion of banditos. Of all the taco shops reviewed, Jilbertos had the smallest portions. The quality of the meal is only slightly better than the quantity. Jilbertos uses fresh ingredients but takes no chances with spices and chiles . As a result, the food lacks the desired Mexican zing. Whereas the flour tortillas used to wrap the burritos are fresh and soft, the fillings suffer from the blandness of Americanization. There were small bits of peppers and onions in the burrito tested, but not enough to tingle even the most sensitive of taste buds. Overall the burrito lacked excitement and flavor. As with the burrito, the chips and guacamole were strictly average. The chips tasted store-bought and unremarkable and the cheese used had no flavor. The guacamole was the best part of the entire meal, and even that suffered slightly from the blands.
When I opened the wrap covering the burrito, I was astounded by the cracked look of the tortilla. It was stale beyond comprehension and was filled with a horrid assortment of vegetables and a pale colored meat I assumed was beef. The chips and guacamole were even worse. The chips were horribly stale and possessed an aftertaste that was altogether unsavory. The guacamole was runny and made with avocados that had a flavor strong enough to peel paint. Alibertos (not to be confused with Albertos) is the poorest excuse of a taco shop south of Canada and earns only one sombrero. If you do decide to check it out, don't be afraid to leave disappointed.
For those who like Mexican food usurped of flavor, Jilbertos fits the bill, but as a taco shop, it doesn't quite measure up. Jilbertos yields only two and a half sombreros. • Albertos has become the Mecca of taco shops for many college students and with good reason. The fine quality of food mixed with massive portions and reasonable prices sets the example for what a taco shop should be. With eight locations throughout the North County, Albertos has the added advantage of convenience. With $4 at Albertos , a belly-busting feast can be purchased that will last even the heartiest muncher for days. As much as I wanted to, it was impossible to finish my sample chips and burrito by myself in one sitting. Here is a taco shop that is unafraid to use spices and peppers to their tasty potential. Ingreclients are fresh and the tortillas and sauces are top-notch in flavor. The burrito sampled was almost perfect in its construction. Inside the soft tortilla was a magnificent blend of chiles, tomatos, spices and beef. The zing factor in the burrito was right on target. Unlike Jilbcrtos, Albcrtos takes chances with spices and it pays off in a big way. Vl•
Topping this seemingly untoppable burrito, are the chips and guacamole. By far the best sampled, the chips and guacamole are finger-lickin' bueno. The chips are crisp and warm with just the right amount of grease to explode your tastebuds with flavor. The mountain of guacamole heaped on them is truly the work of a master Mexican chef. With luscious chunks of avocado and tomato this treat should not be passed up. Albertos gets a 'Magnifico' rating of five sombreros because they dare to mix quantity and quality as no other taco shop can. • Easily the worst berto reviewed is Alibertos, located at 431 W. 13th Street in Escondido. Alibertos tries to emulate a successful taco shop but fail s with its use of poor ingredients. Of all the taco shops visited, this was the only Berto that was unpalatable. Alibcrtos is a restaurant that gives corner taco shops a bad name. No portion of Alibertos food can be too small. Most of the portion I purchased was discarded uneaten. The amount of food served is mercifully scant, however, so if you do cat the whole portion, your Rolaids bill won ' t be too high.
• Robertos has become muy grande in the taco shop business. Sprinkled throughout San Diego County, it is the largest taco shop chain around. Gaining such a popular following was achieved by using fresh ingredients and offering quick service. But unlike Albertos, another large chain, Robertos suffers from spreading itself too thin. In actual taste, Robertos ranks right up there with Albertos, however it looses out in quantity served. The burrito was the most delicious in the Berto battle. The beef was juicy, but not too juicy, and the tortilla was fresh and warm. The spicy blend of the fillings registered a solid 10 on the zing Richter scale. If the burrito was an inch longer and a pound heavier it would have been perfecto. Robertos suffers from a major problem in the chips and guac category however. Even though the chips were nicely crisp and greasy, the amount of guacamole piled on top doesn't measure up. This is the biggest shame, because Robertos green stuff ranks with the best of them. If Robertos stops pinching pennies and starts delivering quantity, it will give Albertos a run for its money. In the meantime, Robertos earns only four sombreros. • Hilbertos, located on E. Vista Way in Vista, is better than the average tacoria ... but not by much. Here is a taco shop that is first-rate on quantity but falls behind with second-rate food. When I chomped into the delicious-looking oversized burrito, a great gush of juice squirted forth staining my clean T-shirt. This burrito, although tasty, was so juicy I was tempted to eat it with a spoon. Overall, I was impressed with the nice blend of spices and the soft tortilla. It was a great burrito, but just a tad too juicy. The chips and guacamole did not fare nearly as well. Although the chips were crisp and homemade, the guacamole suffered from overbearing avocados. The guac in no way did justice to the very tasty chips, which is a shame because good chips are hard to find . Hilbertos gets three and a half sombreros because, even though it suffers from flaws, the food is quite good .
Feature 6 The Telescope
Friday, September 22, 1989
'Report' gives students unique experience By Michelle Pollino
Staff writer It was the middle of summer when Bob Sheppard's experimental topics class started. Most of the students involved, like myself, had already begun their summer routine of work and play. But little did any of us realize what was about to happen. Something so alkonsuming that it would disrupt everything else in our lives. The Carlsbad Report is a 10minute live newscast on channel 30, Daniels Cablevision. It is reported, written, edited, produced, anchored, and directed by the students of Sheppard's class. It is the ouly · 'Ohe!r ""(. ·irl North yt· ..its lind tr . CoUnty. and With tl\O'exctptioo~a
similar - program put on _by San
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Diego City College; the only of its like produced in Southern California. Thpse involved are Erin Daley, Linda Saba, Raemme Gas~ telijm, Robert Nanniga, Luke Fryer Victoria Vaughn, Peter Mosley and myself With guest appearaitces by Art Waloch and Kevin Fry. The Report started as a student project for Sheppard's summer
class. Sheppard is president of the board for community television in Carlsbad. After reading the results of a poll stating that viewers of Carlsbad's cable station would like to see local news on public access, Sheppard approached us with the idea of producing such a program here at Palomar. Soon we were immersed in the world of electronic news gathering. We started referring to ourselves as the renegade news team of Carlsbad. But our ballooning egos were soon deflated as we watched our first newscast turn into little more than a televised radio program. We quickly recovered, realizing that day that we needed to s~ muc~ flli?.Ie time. 9n ·ttN..s-.ta;. make it w(1tk: -. ·. ' ' ' · ~/,' . foi' the:Jr~tfew weeks we;thfew ourselves into the news. We would comb the'North County section of the San Diego Union on Tuesday, and cover the City Council meeting that same night We would then grab the Carlsbad Journal Wednesday, get a couple of leads from there, and start writing stories again. Thursdays and Fridays were primarily devoted to covering sto-
Two Palomar student programs were nominated for San Diego County area Emmy awards.
''Collage '88" - winner Producers: Jack Lampl, Eva Silva; Cher Brodeur, Rick Gould and Karen Mudurian
"Spaces" -'nomination Producer: Marilyn DeLise SOURCE: San Diego Chapter, NATAS
ries about the environment ~d growth in North County. Anything we heard or read of we would try to cover. Sometimes we would come back from running around all day shooting interviews and footage and find out the foqtage was great but there was no sound, or we would run out of batteries, or the lighting was inadequate. On Saturdays and Sundays we-would gather in the U Building on campus reviewing the weeks stories, editing and re-writing our pieces until the wee hours of the morning. Only to wake up the next day, broadcast our show, unwind afterwards, go to bed, wake up on Tuesday and start the whole process again. Then~ was.a certain comradery,,
betweeir,us.
we. all had the samtr
feeling' for the Report ,we Imied it. · We wanted to make ita part of us, a reflection of ourselves. Sometimes would would laugh at our mistakes, sometimes we would be so tired~ would scream and yell. But the yelling wasn't directed towards any one of us. It was just the frustration of learning the equipment and the lack of people, time, and experience. Each of us was given the chance to do whatever we wanted. We were all involved in the writing, reporting, anchoring, and producing. Our limited staff size compelled us (Photo by Janice Davies) \ to hone our technical skills as well, Michelle Pollino (seated), Erin Daley, Linda Sabo and Luke Fryer in such areas as camerawork, diperform under pressure in the control room as air time approaches. recting, and editing. Even though some"dominated in areas for which they showed a special aptitude, help or some immediate pay. Then Carlsbad. If that wasn't enough, everyone got a chance to do every- something started happening, we Daniels Cablevision announced began garnishing media attention. that same day that because of our thing~ We wereputtingin 30 to40 hours The Blade-Citiun and the commitment, and value to the a week without pay. Most of us Carlsbad Journal did stories on community they would continue to were beginning to wear down. We our program. And on our fourth, provide editQlg and studio time at knew this was the best opportunity and supposedly last, broadcast we no cost until we could fmd a sponwe could ever come across, but we did a story that' uncovered needed sor. If there was water around us, also knew we needed either more evidence on a murder case in we could have walked on it. "It has exceeded my expectations," said Sheppard "I thinkit'sas good as anything they put out in San Diego." When the semest~r started we had meetings and posted flyers around campus which said who we were and that we needed help to keep the Report going. We did get University, he also attended classes at the American Film Institute in some new blood, including Dave Hollywood. While at SDSU, it was suggested to Sheppard that he atGeist, Aaron Hirschom and Jason tend Palomar for its technical facilities. It was then that he was asked Walker. But there is still room for by Dana Hawkes, head of the Communications Department, to join tbe many more. staff. This week we completed our Sheppard has been at Palomar for seven years. He has seen many lOth broadcast. Although we students go on to become successful figures in the field. Former pupil haven't found a sponsor yet, one of Danny Wilson is the sports producer for channel eight, Dave Bender our producers and news directors, does weekend weather for channel 39, in San Diego. Dawn Stein is Linda Saba summed up our feelsegment producer for the ABC series the "Home" show. "This is a very ings when she said, "This is the best competitive 'business. There is a real feeling of satisfaction when a experience you could get if you are student from our program gets job. One of the main things that makes interested in any part of the broadus feel accomplished is the number of Palomar graduates working in cast medium as a career. It also the field today," adds Sheppard. '"' benefits the community by informSheppard seems to personify the media figure, he is quick -witted and ing them of the issues their city is opinionated. His face is friendly, although a glint of sarcasm is often faced with." Saba added, "I know noticeable. His appearance is always professional, never less than there are sponsors out there looking casual. His favorite programs run the gamut from popular sitcoms like for something like this to sponsor. "Cheers" to English dramas such as "Brideshead Revisited." His we just haven't connected yet." favorite movie is "Tom Jones," a film bJlsed dna novel by 18th century The CarlsbadReportcan be seen British author Henry Fielding. Sheppard spent his sophomore year in on channel30, Daniels Cablevision England which he says influenced him tremendously. on Mondays at4:50 p.m., and TuesHitchcock films and Disney productions also rank high with Shepdays at 5:45p.m. With a sponsor br pard. He says."! think Hitchcock was underrated. He had total control two, and the continued help and support of Daniels Cablevision and . (see SHEPPARD • page 8) Palomar College we hope to keep this newscast up-to-date.
Radio, television instructor helps his students 'blow people away' ''There have been a few movies and television programs that I have seen that totally blew me away. I ~ght, l want to be able to·do that tQ people, ot I want to help people do that." And that is just what Bob Sheppard &>es. Sheppard teaches Radio and Television here at Palomar. " I love my job, I'~ got the best job in the world," ~ys Sheppard, who grew t1p her~ in North County. Mter graduating from Vis.ta High; he '1\'ent on to study literature at Stan· ford University. ''I've always been interested in radio;, . television and fUm," says Bob Sheppard Radio & Television Intructor Sheppard, "They~thenewHteratu.re of the century. It's an exciting medium. It's always changing." Sheppard's interest in the field seems to ignite his students as well. RTV student Bill Kovacovich says, "He is one of the best in his field. He gives you an awareness of what the: film business is actually like. Geuing an 'A' from Sheppard makes you feel like you have what it takes to make it" After Stanford, Sheppard continued hisinvolvementin broadcasting by doing gtaduate WQrk in telecommunications at San Diego State
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The Telescope
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Mistakes plague Comets' opener By Scott King Sports Editor
In looking at a statistics sheet, one can often get a good feel as to which team won the game. Then again, sometimes you might be better off throwing the sheet out the window. Although they out-gained the College of the Desert by almost two hundred yards, the visiting Comets came out on the short end of the score, losing 21-14 in the season opener Saturday. Scott Barrick connected on 36 of 58 passes in his junior college debut, and accounted for 411 of his team's 459 yards, but six turnovers and some costly penalties spelled defeat for the Comets. Palomar drew first blood on a 1yard pass from Barrick to Chris Chiarappa, capping a 13-play, 74yard drive to open the first quarter. College of the Desert responded with an 82-yard march of their own, ending with a 27-yard toss to Troy Strange from Joe Palomares. The Comet defense helped out with two penalties on the drive. Capitalizing on a Comet fumble, Palomares found Strange again for an 88-yard scoring strike. Eric (Photo by Mark Hopkins)
Athletic Director John Woods runs for relaxation after a day of running his department.
RUNNING STRONG ATHLETIC DIRECTOR KEY TO SUCCESS By Ken Baurmeister Staff Writer
Instead of coaching a team, Palomar's Athletic Director John Woods is coaching a department. And coaching to win is nothing new to Woods. He coached his wrestling team to win the state championship last year and after that was promoted to sports director last fall. This semester Woods' Athletic Department team is looking strong. "We had an outstanding recruiting year. I talked to the coaches and it looks real good and we are hoping to be real competitive," said Woods. On the coaching side, Palomar looks as good as ever. "We have here as many coaches as the best staffed colleges around. That guarantees a lot of student-coach interaction," Woods said. To guarantee maximum efficiency, a major part of Woods' job is to take care of the mundane but necessary duties associated with managing an athletics department. "I try to do what I can so the coaches can focus on the players and the sport," said Woods. "My job is to take care of as many subliminal things as I can such as the budgets, equipment, fields, travel, vehicles and granting eligibility. I try to do all the leg and paper work." Taking care of all the tasks surrounding the department does not mean Woods is detached from the teams themselves. "I am as involved with the football team as with the women's volleyball team," he said, "I am there, and I feel very much a part of what is going on." John Woods' philosophy on college sports entails more than garnering championships or an above-500 record. "Wins and losses are important, but we really take a lot of pride in the academic side of this
institution. Winning is only part of what we do," he said For the last four semesters, the athletic department has actively pursued perfection of the academic advising program. "We have been working hard on that program and we are trying to step that up with Beverly Gardner in the counseling department," Woods said. "The program consists of three week grade checks and automatic tutoring referrals." The checks reveal grade or attendance problems before the midterm or the final. "If the athlete's instructor informs us of a problem we find out what subject it is and refer him or her to tutoring right away," Woods added. The average student at Palomar, has the freedom to take several years to graduate, but athletes that are on a scholarship schedule do not have this liberty. "For example, a football player has to graduate in four semesters, one of them being a summer because they go out on scholarships and the schools want them in the spring," Woods said. "According to the NCAA qualifier/non-qualifier rule they have to have an associates arts degree before they transfer and so the academic advising program is essential." The grade check program is well under way, but a draft for new facilities is still on paper. Trying to locate state funds for construction of a new sports center is nextto impossible, according to Woods. But there is a possibility that Palomar will get a new center. San Marcos funds and Palomar's land could very well result in a shared sports complex. "With an institution the age of Palomar we are slipping a little bit," Woods said. "Our facilities have been here for a long time. The new complex would be a real shot in the arm for our athletic program." John Woods summed up the attitude that prevails in his department by saying, "We just want to do what we can to see that the students succeed."
Paopao blocked the extra-point attempt to leave the score at 13-7. Barrick wasted little time in regaining the lead when he found his favorite target, Chiarappa, for a 72yard bomb. Roan White added the extra-point, and the Comets enjoyed a short-lived 14-13 lead. After another Comet fumble, College of the Desert drove 41 yards to grab the lead for good. Lesan Heaney scored from three yards out and Mario Gonzales pulled in a Palomares pass for a two-point conversion to make it2114. The drive featured 32 yards in Palomar penalties. Early in the fourth quarter, Palomar had a golden opportunity to score and perhaps tie or win the ball game. With fourth down and goalto-go on the College of the Desert's 4-yard line, the penalty bug struck again. Palomar jumped offside, leaving it fourth-and-goal at the 9yard line. On the next play, Barrick's pass was intercepted in the end-zone giving College of the Desert a touchdown and the victory. If the loss did not hurt enough, Palomar also lost starting tight end Eric Hansen with a knee injury suffered early in the game.
Women's soccer gets help from pro By Fernando Ricardez Sports Writer
The Comets' women soccer team has a new head coach this year, Jacques LaDouceur, and his coaching technique is as unique as his name. During practices, the coach finds it convenient to put into action the skills he developed during his four year professional career with the San Diego Sackers by practicing right alongside his players. By the time a regular scrimmage is over, LaDouceur is sweating as much as any of the women. "It'sone thing to stand on the side and tell the girls what you want them to do," said the coach. "But if you are out there doing it with them so thatthey may pick up some of the skills, then it's a little bit different," he added. LaDouceur was born in Haiti sometime in the early 1960s (he won't be specific). He moved to the United States to begin his professional career with the Sackers, a career that led him to his greatest accomplishment as a player, the Major Indoor Soccer League Championship. "Winning the MISL was a unique feeling that I really can't explain," cited the coach. "We had a team that was very talented, but most of all, I think it was our persistence that got us the wins. I think this, above all, is the key to success." With all his accomplishments, one might wonder why LaDouceur
would take a job at a community college without losing any of his enthusiasm. "I have coached girls before and found it very gratifying. There is more r.o soccer than just scoring goals and I feel that I can teach some of these things to the girls and help them get a little bit more out of of the sport," he commented. He then added, "Sometimes it can get a little frustrating because the standards that I have been accustomed to are so high that I might expect the girls to do better than they can. In this case, I have to be more patient and understanding." Another reason LaDouceur took the job with the Comets is that he wants to promote soccer as much as he can. He believes this sport will become bigger in the coming years. "Many professionals are doing what I'm doing and I think that our labor will start to show up in the near future. As more and more people familiar with the professional side of the sport get involved in college programs, soccer can only get better and better," quoted the Haitian. As for the women's team this year, the coach is confident they will have a good year. "I have not seen any of the other teams yet but I will say that I don't think any of them will be that much better than us. These girls want to win and they believe they can win. I think we'll have a good year," he said.
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Friday, September 22, 1989
The Telescope
DESPITE PEFEAT ...
Soccer team hopes for prolnising year By Fernlmdo Ricardez Sports Writer Despite a . pre-season opening game loss to Orange Coast College, the Comets' in en's soccer team is looking to what could be a very promising year. The Comets dropped their first match 4-2 on Aug. 7 to a team that had two games under its belt. A furious attack in the opening minutes of the game led to an early 1-0 Palomar lead. However, Orange Coast came back to score two goals. The Comets responded by getting a header from midfielder Zoldan Gardality early in the second half to tie the game. But Orange Coast scored the final two goals. "Our intensity level dropped off after we scored our first goal," said head coach Ron Riccitelli. "We became a little intimidated and allowed them to take control of the game. However, this was only a pre-season contest and it is only meant to help us prepare for the season. " At this point, we are trying to put the right players in the right
spots. Hopefully, we can come up a level of play in the next couple of weeks and be ready to contend for one of the top three spots in the league. The potential is definitely there. As can be seen by the two goals we scored, we did not get shut down," remarked the coach. The Comets lost two key players to ineligibility this year but hope to make up for this deficit with players such as Andy Dolled and Joel Neri. Dolted is a returning starter expected to be an important piece in the Palomar lineup while Neri, the Avocado League's Most Valuable Player last year, will add skill and speed to the forward line. "I believe if everyone works together we can have a good, strong team that can con tend for the league title," said Neri. This is going to be hard with teams the likes of MiraCosta and Mira Mesa in the same conference but the Comets remain optimistic. Right now, the team strengths lie in the midfield line which has a lot of quality depth and at the goal line where returning starter Eric Gonzales gives the team experience and stabilit.
Sheppard
FOOTBALL DATE Sept. 23
AGAINST
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WHERE
Long Beach City College home
TIME 1:30p.m.
WOMEN'S SOCCER Sept. 22 Sept26
Long Beach Orange Coast College
away away
3p.m. 3p.m.
away home
11 a.m. 4p.m.
MEN'S SOCCER Sept. 23 Sept. 26
Fullerton College Victor Valley College
WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL Sept. 23 Sept. 27
Rancho Santiago Tournament Scottsdale, Ariz.
away
all day
home
7p.m.
WATER POLO Sept. 22-23
San Diego Invitational
San Diego Mesa College
all day
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of the medium ,and in his films there was always a message. Most people didn ' t see that." To many students at Palomar, Sheppard is the ultimate teacher. "If I were in a one-room school I would want Bob as my teacher. He has a sense of humor while still conveying the message needed to get students to learn," says Richard Brubaker. Sheppard is active outside of school as well. He is involved in three film and broadcasting organizations. He is also president of the board for community television in Carlsbad. Although Sheppard devotes much of his time to school and his community, he would like to pursue his own ventures. "I keep thinking that there will be a lull at some point and I'll have time to do a project for myself. I'm eligible fora sabbatical. I'm thinking about taking a half-a-year off and writing the great American screenplay." Sheppard says with a laugh. "I could see me reaching retirement age and never doing it. It doesn't matter much, after all I do have the perfect job."
Ifyou can find aMacintosh in this room, we might put one in yours. Free.
In what will surely be the easiest test of your intellect this term, Apple invites you to try winning a free Apple' Macintosh' Plus personal computer merely by finding it in this drawing. We'll even give you a hint: It's not the table, the lamp, or the chair. ow you're on your own. To register, look for contest details where Macintosh computers are sold on your campus. Oh, all right, we'll give you a hint for that, too: Look at the bottom of this ad. But do it really, really fast. Because only one Macintosh is being gi\·en away on this campus, and it's going to happen soon. Soon, as in right away. Pronto. Quick-like. But hey, you can take a hint. ,
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Somebody$ going to win a free Macintosh. Enter September 11th-September 29th, G] Building Palomar College Graphic Communications, Contact Neil Bruington or Mark Hopkins, Mon.-Fri. Noon-4pm, 744-1150 ext. 2452 0 1%'9 Appl< Computer. Inc Apple. the Apple logo. and Maantt.6h are regotered tradernarltsof Apple Computer. Inc IUustrauun 0 1989 Man Gnxnong ~ emry per peoon.ple~. Only fuUtJme students. faculry. and staff art' c~Rlhk' to ~,n