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The TelescoP-_e_ Friday, December 1, 1989
Palomar College. San Marcos, CJ\ 92069
Volume 43, Number 11
College bans Neo-99 promotion By Michelle Pollino Staff Writer
Citing a state law that prohibits school-sponsored activities involving alcohol, the administration last week canceled the campus radio station's sponsorship of a concert held at a local night club. On Nov. 27, KKSM planned to host the nostalgic rock band, The Mar Dels, at the Belly Up Tavern in Solana Beach. Neo-99 D.J.'s were to introduce the band and play recorded music between the band.
"We worked so hard to make this a success," said Program Director Kevin Fry. "The most discouraging thing to me is how the rug was pulled from under our feet." The Neo-99 staff was informed of the cancellation five days before the concert was to be held. "As far as we were concerned, we were in the right because we had done this same type of promotion in the past," added Fry. KKS M sponsored three concerts last semester, all held at local night spots. The staff at KKSM feels that
these concerts help them get exposure, while increasing Palomar's involvement in the community. According to Dean of Vocational Education, LuAnn Poulsen, a complaint was received in the Student Services Office from a student who noticed a flyer announcing the concert. Communications Chairman Dana Hawkes was then notified. Hawkes determined that the activity was a violation of a state regulation prohibiting alcohol-related activities involving commu-
nity colleges in the state of California. "The intentions of those involved were very good, but the fact is it is a violation of the law," said Hawkes. "I don't think they (Neo99) were aware of this (law)." "What upsets our station is that they have left us in a position that lacks professionalism," said Promotions Director Carly Star. "I feel like we're back in high school instead of college. "It was a great opportunity for us," said Star. "It's very discourag-
ing, especially since the theme of that evening was sobriety." According to Star, the night club would be giving away free nonalcoholic beverages that night to encourage people not to drink. "We did public service announcements on the air about drinking and driving to go along with the theme of sobriety," said Star. "A lot of work was put into this promotion, I know all of us here at Neo-99 feel pretty upset," added Star. "I think that there was a total lack of communication."
Goldmine goes out with the trash By Ken Baurmeister Staff Writer
(Photo by Sheri Leppien)
Bags of recycleable waste paper sit on a delivery dock outside Palomar's Graphic Communications Department.
Palomar college does not have a centralized recycling program, but according to Mike Reid, head of Administration Data Processing and Information Services, "If the different districts work out a waste management system there is money to be made on this campus." Other schools in the state report that recycling makes fiscal sense. Foothill Community College, a neighbor of Stanford university in Palo Alto, has just initiated a recycling program and according to its newspaper, The Observer, it has been a full success. At nearby University of California at San Diego, recycling is also in full swing. Just by walking through the UCSD campus, environmental consciousness becomes evident. There are large paper, glass, and aluminum bins located in the parking lots and cardboard boxes in front of offices and class rooms for either bottles or cans. Palomar had at one time an organized recycling program but it was scrapped. Athletic Director John Woods said "The wrestling team used to pick up, sort, and deposit the paper in bins which then were collected by a
(see TRASH - page 8)
DISTRICT DROPS DRUG TESTING PROPOSAL
Union settles on 6 percent raise Course renumbering By Mark Hopkins Opinion Editor
Members of the classified employees union, CCE/AFT, have approved amendments to the standing labor agreement between the union and the Palomar Community College District on Nov. 28. The vote was 93 ayes, two nays, and nine invalid ballots. All five members of the Governing Board voted in favor of the renegotiated agreement last Tuesday night. Palomar officials withdrew a proposal that would have permitted, with employee consent, District searches ofthatstaffmember' s personal property. The proposal also would have permitted campus officials to initiate urine and/or
blood test for illegal drugs and alcohol with the staff member's approval. CCE/AFT negotiators accepted a proposal that all members of their bargaining unit shall abide by what every blanket employee policies are adopted by the Palomar Community College Governing Board regarding drug and alcohol abuse. Current Board policy is that no employee may use, possess or distribute controlled substances. The Board also mandates that an employee who is under the influence of drugs, including over-thecounter and prescribed medications, as well as alcohol may be subject to disciplinary action which may include termination if the drugs or alcohol impair work per-
formance. The CCE/AFT also agreed not seek to negotiate drug and alcohol policies so long as the District grants the union full participation on a task force or committee which will be established to develop such policies. Palomar's representatives also agreed to provide safety training in hazardous/toxic chemicals as well as in radiation coming from computer monitors. The agreement comes on the heels of CCE/AFT allegations that chemicals and hazardous waste are being improperly stored. Brenda Brubaker, secretary in the Life Sciences Department, said
(see UNION - page 2)
to assist with transfers Following departmental recommendations to streamline transfer to four- year schools, the Campus Curriculum Committee is developing a plan to renumber classes. Cathy Garvin, coordinator in the Instruction Office, says the plan will help students in a number of ways. She says as things stand now, "It is difficult to track course number changes. The new plan will follow a pattern modeled after those of lower-division courses offered at universities. Courses will be numbered sequentially with
more difficult courses having a higher number." As an example, Garvin cites course numbers in the Math Department. Basic Mathematics, which is currently Math 100, has a higher number than Calculus/ Analytical Geometry, which is Math 80. The new numbering scheme will give calculus a higher course number than basic math: Garvin also said that the Curriculum Committee is now soliciting input from the various de-
(see TRANSFERS-page 8)