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Concerns brought before Board By Mark Hopkins Editor-in-Chief
A routine inspection of college facilities by Palomar's Governing Board turned out to be anything but routine Tuesday evening when chemistry instructor David Boyajian presented departmental concerns over the quality of work done by the general contractor in a remodeling of one of the chemistry buildings. "There has been total resistance for the total time," said Boyajian to Board members
about the relationship between his department and Crest Construction, which was awarded the remodeling contract by the Governing Board. Boyajian said specifications called for the use of either aluminium or polypropylene instead of sheet steel in the construction of "snorkel hoods" located in student laboratories. Snorkel hoods suck away vapors being given off from student experiments. The professor said the hoods are too cumbersome to manipulate for all but the brawniest male students and that steel, when com-
pared to aluminium or polypropylene, is more likely to rust out from the caustic chemicals used in experiments. Board Vice President, Ben Echeverria commented that "if it does not meet the specifications, then it should be rejected." During Boyajian's presentation, President of the Board Harvey Williamson, asked if Crest has been paid. Director ofB uildings and Grounds, Mike Ellis, responded that the firm has not been paid. In an interview afterwards, Bryant Guy, director of contracts, later clarified Ellis'
statement. "All but a fi ve percent retainage fee has been paid by the Governing Board," said Guy. He said that the contract is worth $650,000. Guy also said that the engineers of the hoods were either not given the specifications or misinterpreted them. He said that a red flag popped up when the hoods were being installed and that "we went back with Boyajian to fix the problem." Diane Michael, dean of science, techno!-
¡(see BOARD- page 4)
408 CALLS PER DAY ADDED
New phone lines relieve overloads By Traci Rossman Assistant News Editor
"Merry" Mary J~eb (front left) receives a kis~ on the band from DanidLeal in.a rehearsal for Palomar's pn)(luedon of 'â&#x20AC;˘Tbe Merry Widow}' The musical begins tonight in the Palomar College Community Theatre and runs through Mar~h 25. The production is a cooperative venture of the music. dance and theater departments. Also pidured are Daniel Hendrick and Jennifer Seay. For more information see the entertainment calendar on page 9.
Prompted by phone system overload during the fall and spring registration periods, Palomar has added four new incoming phone lines to its 19-line computerized system, increasing the system's capacity by 408 calls per day. At a press conference earlier this semester, Superintendent/President Dr. George Boggs told The Telescope there were problems with the phone system during Spring registration. ''I'm not completely happy with the system," he said. 'The phones were always busy; people couldn't reach us." It cost Palomar approximately $1300 to install the new trunk lines. According to Maryann Amaya, the main phone operator at Palomar, "We added new lines because people complained that they were getting busy signals." A lot has changed since dial mailboxes were added to campus extensions in 1987. Back then, two operators were taking an average of 2,700 calls per day. Amaya remembers, "We had to answer every call, we had to place all local and long distance calls, and we had to take all messages." Now the dial mailboxes record callers' messages, as well as give out information like instructors' office hours and deadline dates. Rather than having each call go through the operator, an automated system distributes the incoming phone traffic to the individual departments. This leaves the operators free to spend time with people who need information. "The disbursement of calls is a lot better than it used to be," says
'The phones were always busy; people couldn't reach us.' Dr. George Boggs Superintendent/ President Amaya. "There's no waiting as far as putting them (callers) on hold, because you put them on the voice mailbox and it'll say to them 'I'm sorry, that extension is busy,' or 'will you please leave a message.' That eliminates all waiting." According to Amaya, all incoming lines are checked every day to be sure they are functioning properly. Any problems with the system are immediately reported to Quintron, the company that services Palomar's phone system. Amaya explains that, like every computerized system, if there is a power failure or if someone disturbs the equipment in any way, it will dump all the information needed to run the phone system. Joe Klier of Quintron explains that when mechanical failures in the switchroom do occur, the system is switched onto a 48-hour battery back-up. However, it has been necessary to use the back-up only twice in the past year. For Amaya, there is only one drawback with the system. "With the many different types of phones
(see PHONES- page 4)
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College to run new child-care center
Mary Ann Giardina-Rodgers, a child care specialist at Palomar College, will serve as executive director of the new employer-sponsored child care center in San Marcos's La Costa Meadows Industrial Park.
Putting a playpen in your office may not be the best child care solution but, according to the experts, it's not too far off the mark. Employer-sponsored child care, a relatively new concept that puts the child care center close to the parent's work place, is a national trend that is growing in North San Diego County. Early last year, Palomar College was called upon by the city of San Marcos and the San Marcos Child Care Task Force to help create a model child care center for the employees of the La Costa Meadows Industrial Park. The college agreed to offer its expertise to create and operate an employer-sponsored child care center. Groundbreaking.for the La Costa Meadows child care center will be under way at the comer of Rancho Santa Fe Road and La Costa Meadows later this month. Employer-sponsored child care is basically a joint venture between employers and their employees who have young children. Employers are approached to invest in the developmentcostofthecenter,and participating employees pay tuition fees for the day care their children receive. The center is then built either near the sponsoring business
or location or on the actual work site. Palomar employees will be eligible to pay tuition for available child care spaces at the La Costa Meadows center because the college is donating its services to manage the operations of the facility. The majority of the spaces will be allocated to the sponsoring La Costa Meadows businesses, with some spaces available to neighboring businesses. The center will offer space for 86 children. Hunter Industries, the largest employer in the La Costa Meadows Industrial Park, first talked with Palomar representatives a boat their child care needs early last year when they considered creating a child-care room in their facility . Contact with other businesses in the park and in the nearby business community encouraged Hunter Industries to join with Palomar in creating a larger, employer-sponsored center. Full-time care for preschoolers between age two and five, based on eight-hour days, will cost the parents approximately $80 a week. Other services, based on an hourly fee structure, will also be available. "Employer-sponsored child care will soon be the child care of choice
across the country because it works ," said Mary Anne GiardinaRodgers, Palomar's child care specialist. Giardina-Rodgers directed Palomar's 180-child care center for the past four years and now will serve as executive director of San Marcos's new La Costa Meadows employer-sponsored center. "The employer-sponsored child care center concept is effective because it offers benefits to all involved," said Giardina-Rodgers. "For instance, employer contributions to their employees' child care costs are deductible as a business expense and are also considered a non-taxable fringe benefit to the employees." In 1960, only 19 percent of women in the work force had children under the age of six. In 1995, that number is expected to be higher than 65 percent. "When employers look at available information, they realize that sponsoring a child care center for their employees is simply good for business," said Giardina-Rodgers. "Employers as Prospects," written by renowned child care consultant and author Julie Wassom, reports that employer-sponsored (see CARE- page 2)
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Pauma satellite center gives education to Indian students
Care (continued from page 2) child care programs reduce absenteeism, tardiness, job turnover and training costs for participating businesses. Studies show that the adoption of employer-sponsored centers can assist in recruiting valued employees and improving productivity and job performance as well as the morale of existing employees. "Employees feel more comfortable having their children nearby, and they credit their employers with making their child care responsibilities easier," said Giardina-Rodgers. Palomar has assumed a progressive and extensive role in the La Costa Meadows child care center project. "It's an exciting venture because we are literally creating a model program from the ground up," said Giardina-Rodgers. Giardina-Rodgers supplied detailed specifications for the layout of the 7 ,000-square-foot facility and has worked closely with local developer Tom Anthony and his architects on the building design. Anthony has agreed to build and landscape the facility to specifications at no extra cost. Anthony was the developer for the La Costa Meadows Industrial Park. Once the child care center is completed, the Palomar Community College District plans to lease the building and will take on all the responsibilities for the center's operations. Ultimate direction for the child care center will be the responsibility of the Governing Board, with recommendations from Giardina-Rodgers and other college officials. Giardina-Rodgers estimates that the college will need to add 20
people to its current child care personnel to staff the new center at its peak enrollment. She pointed out that Ann HunterWelbom, co-owner of Hunter Industries, has been most instrumental in recruiting employer sponsorships for the new center. HunterWelbom has led a series of informational meetings and a general recruitment campaign which raised sponsorship fees toward the startup cost of the new facility. Hunter-Wellborn said, "In addition to qualifying its employees for child care benefits, contributions to the center also entitle the employer to a seat on the child care center's advisory board, giving employees a voice in setting policies for the center. Although the La Costa Meadows child care center development has progressed smoothly, GiardinaRodgers said there has been some confusion regarding how the center relates to Palomar's existing, oncampus child-care center. She explains that the first priority of Palomar's 14-year-old facility is to offer spots for students' children. Remaining spaces are open for children ofPalomaremployees and then community children are admitted. At present, the 180-child campus center has a waiting list of nearly 500 children. "Palomar's administration is most interested in improving the overall child care picture in San Diego County," said GiardinaRodgers. "Support for this new project as well as other actions which have consistently earned our on-campus center the state's highest rating demonstrate Palomar's commitment to the development of quality child care in San Diego."
By Karen Troxell Staff Writer At 36 miles from the main campus, the satellite seems far removed from Palomar's orbit. With one classroom, the American Indian Educational Center (AlEC) located in Pauma Valley offers four classes per semester. Seventy to 75 percent of the students come from the nine local Indian reservations with ages ranging from 17 to 75. Classes offered are chosen by students and approved by the Administration, which tries to provide the necessary teachers and equipment. "Most of our students want typing, but it is not something available to us here," said Naida Garcia, who works with the students at the AlEC. According to Pat Dixon, chairwoman of American Indian studies, at the present time there is only one computer available to students. However, the college is planning to add a mobile classroom with computers and type-
writers with money from a federal Title 3 grant. Due to the low number of courses offered, some students must travel 36 miles to the main campus to complete their degrees. "Because there are so few classes, and most students want to higher their education, they have to go to the Palomar campus sooner or later," said Garcia. "Most of the students don't have cars good enough for that long of a drive, so they have to catch the city transit bus in Pala at 7 a.m. Then they have to wait until 7 p.m. to catch the bus home." · Another problem that faces the AlEC is finding instructors to teach classes. Dixon said the fear of the unknown and the distance from the main campus discourage instructors from working at the satellite. "I think they think we still run around with tomahawks," she said. Over the past 17 years Palomar and the Pauma Tribe have col-
lected books to make a small library for the students. This library is inside of the classroom and is available for use by the public. The Pauma Tribe bought a computer for the library, and for the students, who before had no access to one. The librarian, Patricia Friend, wants to build an adobe library next to the classroom. She designed the plans and is trying to acquire the funds to do the work. When itfirstopened in 1973 the AlEC had a total of 189 students. This year's enrollment is 197. According to Garcia, many of the students at AlEC are high school students who are transferring their credits to their high school grades. Garcia does much of the recruiting for the AlEC. She goes door to door with flyers, and puts bulletins up at all the tribal communities, and also goes to all the surroundin)! ~igh schools. This semt-'~'(.'b"" the AlEC is offering Supervisit~~8, English 1, American Indian rf-19 •iers, and Auto Mechanics. ">o~
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Student Union area under construction Noise-free toom to be built By Rikki Org Staff Writer
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Student workers from a ceramics and tile class lay flooring in the new quiet area currently under construction in the breezeway in the Student Union. Th·e room will be noise-free and be furnished with formica-plywood boot tables similar to those found in McDonald's restaurants. Booth tables in the room will be supplied by the California Food Services, and will seat approximately 64 students in two- and four-seating booths. The project is scheduled for completion at the end of this month.
Seeking the need for a quieter area in the Student Union, Palomar College is adding a $10,000 "quiet study and eating area" to the structure. The area will be located in the breezeway next to the game room (behind the doubledoors in the Student Union) and entrance will be right off the main eating area. Booth tables in the room will be supplied by the California Food Services, and will seat approximately 64 students in two- and fourseating booths. According to Mike Ellis, director of buildings and grounds, "The booths will be of formed formica-plywood (the type found the standard McDonald's restaurants). These types of booths are durable, last a long time, and are real hard to destroy." The project, slated for completion by the end of the month, may be decorated with a mural and student artwork. The cafeteria will
service the area to make sure it stays clean. Three years ago, the Student Union had a quiet eating area where Square Pan Pizza now resides. The cafeteria later expanded the area for their fast food service and eventually for its current resident. Prior to the remodel, the breezeway was being considered for use as a gamy room, painting room or meeting room. However, student opinion swayed the final decision. "We have students here who want the sound and who don't want the sound. Since they eliminated the other eating area, we felt that this would be in the best interest of most of the students," said Jim Bowen, director of student activities. Some of the work on the eating area will be done by students. "We are working with the tile setting class on campus to do a ceramic tile flooring (which was done last weekend). On~e it's painted and the booths arrive, the room will be operational," said Ellis.
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GOVERNMENT . Associated Student Government: Meets March 21 atl p.m . in room SU-22. Inter-Club Council: Meets March 20 at12:30 p.m. in room SU-22. Faculty Senate: Meets March 19 at 2 p.m. in room SU30. President's Advisory Council: Meets March 20 at 2 p.m. at SU-30.
that are out," she says, "this (system) only. takes Touchtone." Many of the callers she responds to get confused and think every phone with a keypad has Touchtone, and then wonder why they can't get through. "It's an excellent service," Amaya believes. "If people would really use it to its potentiaL But a lot of people are intimidated by it." For students who may not know how to use the system, the switchroom provides instructions on how to work it. With 710 campus extensions, the system is limited as to how many more extensions it can hold. "When we reach that point," says Amaya, "we will have to consider purchasing more equipment."
CAMPUS CLUBS Campus Advance: Meets March21 at noon in room ES-10 and also · March 23 at noon in room LS-24. Black Student Alliance: Meets March 21 at 1 p.m. in room SU-16. Asian Pacific Student Union: Meets March 20 at 1 p.m. in room SU-17. MEChA:Meets March 20 at 1 p.m. in room SU-16. Arts Club: Meets March 22 at 12:30 p.m. at the Patio. Alpha Gamma Sigma: Meets March 22 at 12:30 p.m. in room SU-22. Students For Christ: Meets March 23 at noon in room SU22. Alpha Eta Rho: Meets March 22 at 4:30p.m. in room ES-20. Undefeated Club: Meets
Board (continued from page 1) ogy and business, thinks the problems can be resolved. "It may be premature to condemn them (Crest) outofhand," said MichaeL "Everything is not rosy but I believe that the problems will eventually be fixed." Guy said that chemistry's problems will end soon. "We are on track now and should be done in the next two weeks."
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Later that day, two students told Campus Patrol officials they had observed a "creepy-looking" man driving a gold, four-door Lincoln Town Car around Lot 12 at about the same time the theft occurred. The students said they dismissed the incident until a few hours later when they read an article in last week's issue of The Telescope, that profiled the description of a suspected campus car burglar. The students' description of the man and his car matched the one mentioned in the article. According to Campus Patrol, the man has been spotted "scouting the parking lots" numerous times. Campus Patrol Director Boyd Mahan said "It's got to be him."
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Evolutionist break law, promote propaganda There is a great crime being committed against America's students. The modus operandi is a half-baked scientific theory which attempts to explain the origin of life and the crime is the institutionalization and acceptance as dogma despitemassiveevidenceagainst it. As you might know, this theory is evolution. Let's look at evolution in a scientific perspective. First off, we learn from the second law of thermodynamics that natural processes, if left to themselves, will always move towards disorder, and that the simple does not produce the more complex. This is recognized as an unbreakable law in the scientific world. Yet don't evolutionists want us to go against this law and accept that a single cell increased in complexity over time to finally develop into humans? That's right, they do. They would like us to believe that this all happened through mutations in the species. Well, what are mutations? Mutations are deformities in an animal's genes that become inheritable. This does not create .a more complex creature, however. In order to create a higher order, new information must be added to the DNA, but mutations don't do this. They merely disturb the existing information which causes abnormalities like diabetes and hemophilia. Then why do evolutionists still insist that mutations created the diversity of life? Frankly, it's because this is all they have. They conveniently overlook the facts and say, "Somehow it just happened over billions of years, so don't question it." Fossils, or the lack of them, is another big problem for evolutionists. If there had existed a microscopic cell3 billion years ago, and it evolved into more complex creatures step by step, then there would have existed, and been fossilized, multitudes of transitional creatures bridging the gap between species. But guess what, no fossil record has ever been found of even one of these supposed intermediate creatures. What the fossil record does show is perfected species, whole and complete, a sure sign of creation. In 1980, after a major conference in Chicago in which 160 evolutionists basically renounced their belief, Newsweek stated, "Evidence from the fossil record now points overwhelming away from classical Darwinism which most Americans learned in high school." We can thank the famous "Scopes Trial" of 1925 for putting evolution in our textbooks. In this trial, the "evidence" obtained from Piltdown Man, Java Man and Nebraska Man was examined. These archaeological findings, which were supposed to be bones proving the existence of transitional ape-men, had all previously been revealed as fakes. For instance, the Nebraska Man hoax had been fabricated from the tooth of a wild pig. Yet these facts were ignored. Why? Could it be that this trial offered so much publicity with all the pictures and drawings circulated by the press, that a fascinated public didn't ask for the facts? I hope that you, as an inquisitive person, will dig up some of the wealth of evidence brought against the theory of evolution and. challenge the system. Some scientists are willing to overlook their own rules and logic in a desperate attempt to force their substitute for creation down our throats! It takes a lot more faith to believe all of evolution's far out claims than to simply say "God created it." Hank Tritchka Staff Writer
Awards, not jail time, for Operation Rescue group Imagine, if you will, standing in front of thousands of people accepting an award for saving a person's life. Congratulations, hugs, kisses, and even a limousine ride would be in order. In our country there is a group of people that has saved thousands of lives, and their reward is a trip to jail and/or a fine. This is a case of civil obedience versus moral conviction. This group of lifesavers is using the same course of action that Martin Luther King, Jr., Mahatma Gandhi, and Henry David Thoreau used to change legal injustices. This group is Operation Rescue. Their mission is to save babies' lives by peaceable means. When Martin Luther King, Jr., an African-American civil rights leader organized a 382-day boycott of the Montgomery, Alabama bus system he participated in civil disobedience. As history shows, their peaceful demonstrations, sit-ins and rallies led to desegregation laws in schools, work and public places. Another follower of peaceful resistance was India's Mahatma Gandhi. According to the book Mahatma Gandhi's Ideas by C. F. Andrews, Gandhi expressed the need for people to strive for what is right and just. Gandhi said, "neveractoutofill-will. Do not cause hurt to any man. But if, by resisting, in pure love, what you hold to be evil in another, you thereby cause him to be angry or offended, that you must be prepared for." King and Gavdhi stepped over the boundaries of civil laws for their beliefs and convictions. It is in this same spirit that Operation Rescue abides by. Operation Rescue, a group of people ranging from professionals to junior high students, intentions are to block the entrances of abortion clinics and close down the clinics that day as well as to speak with women coming in for abortions. Their desire is to inform mothers of the options available to them besides the destruction of their babies. Options available to them include having the baby with financial and emotional support from pro-life centers or adoption. According to the National Committee for Adoption there are over 2 million couples waiting to adopt babies.
Staff Commentary Nick Sherr On Feb. 1, 11 Operation Rescue members in El Cajon received a sentence of 40 days of public work or a $2000 fine, and one person received up to 270 days and a $2,000 fine for trespassing and resisting arrest outside a La Mesa clinic in October. Meanwhile, convicted accessories to murder are released from prisons to make room for these non-violent protestors. Pro-lifers and members of Operation Rescue have a common belief voiced in the Declaration oflndependence saying "that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life ... " Propelled by this belief, Operation Rescue strives to be heard by Congress and change the rulings made by the Supreme Court that approve the killing of the unborn. Since the Roe vs. Wade decision on Jan. 22, 1973, more than 28 million pre-born babies have lost their lives. The single most reason why these innocent victims have lost their lives, according to the Right to Life Council of San Diego, is that the baby was an inconvenience or embarrassment to the mother. Many people cry, "What about the rape victim? What about when the mother's life is threatened?" A 1989 story from The Boston Globe reported abortions for rape, incest and danger to the mother's physical health account for only about 7% of abortions in the United States. That leaves 26,040,000 abortions done for inconvenience or embarrassment. So why are we imprisoning people who arc seeking to change laws and put a halt to this action by peaceful, non-violent means? Haven't we learned anything from King, Gandhi, and Thoreau?
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Should creationism be taught alongside evolution ism? (Photos by Roman Koenig)
Cynthia Marvin History
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Becca Carmichael Undeclared
Rebecca Ramos Psychology
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"Absolutely not because creation is a myth and it should be kept in the church. Creation is a belief system and evolution is a scientific theory."
"I think you should teach everybody everything. Let them decide how they want to believe."
"I don't think it should unless all religious beliefs are taught because there is more than one story of creation."
"Yes because it all belongs together. It is like on! y teacjling part of the subject if you do not teach creationism along with evolution."
"It seems to me th.:l.t it would border on teaching religious studies. I wouid keep it purely technical in a science class."
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Education is an important goal for new Miss San Marcos By Traci Rossman Assistant News Editor For three months straight, 11 women ages 17 to 23 competed for the title of Miss San Marcos. Over and over, they practiced walks and turns. Like Miss America contestants, they modelled sportswear and expensive gowns and were judged on their performance of an original speech. In addition, each one was interviewed by three judges on her goals, her dreams, her values, and her opinions on world issues. Finally, on Feb. 11, first prize was awarded to Palomar's own Olivia Carmelina Morlacchi. At 5 feet 5 inches tall, the lovely 20year--old Morlacchi will compete in the Fairest of the Fair Pageant at the Del Mar Fair, a preliminary to the Miss California Pageant. As the new Miss San Marcos, Morlacchi must attend at least three of the city sponsored events per week. These include'S undowners' (City Chamber Meetings), ribboncuttings (openings of new businesses), charity functions, chili cook-offs, and classic car shows. When decked out in her gown, crown, and banner to attend a city function, she never walks by herself. "For safety reasons," she explains, "I always go with one of the runners-up or my date." All of this running around is in addition to her 18-unit, Monday
through Friday school schedule. "I also have friends, my boyfriend, my family and homework," she explains. "It takes up a lot of my time, but it's a great opportunity for me." For Morlacchi, the whole point of doing this is to represent her city. She considers herself lucky to be able to attend city functions and meet prominent city officials like Mayor Lee Thibideau. Of course, Morlacchi is delighted with her current title. Although she does not expect to become Miss California or Miss USA, she says that if she receives such honors she will certainly do her best. "It would be great if it happened to me," she says,"but my first ambition would be to finish my schooling and get my career." To Morlacchi, a good education is essential. Fluent in Spanish, she is in her third year pursuing her B.A. in bilingual studies. A student of Palomar's bilingual teachers program, she volunteers six hours a week at Alvin Dunn Elementary in San Marcos, teaching language and math to 5 and 6-year-olds. Eventually, Morlacchi hopes to be an elementary schoolteacher to bilingual children. With her obvious modelling potential, what lured Morlacchi into teaching? "I enjoy working with children,
and being able to speak Spanish is an asset," Morlacchi says. She especially likes children because, she says, "They'realways so happy and affectionate; they make you feel happy, too." She adds, "I don't think I want to stay with it(teaching) for my whole life ... .I just want to have another option in case I decide I don't want to stay in teaching." Yet, by the time Morlacchi changes careers, she hopes to married. Actually, Morlacchi just wants to be an average lady. She finds comfort in everyday activities. "I just like to do what everybody else likes to do, you know .... I like to go shopping, be with my family, and go out with my friends." When Morlacchi and her friends go to concerts, she insists on love songs, soft rock, and Top40s music - never heavy metal. A resident of Coronado Hills in San Marcos, Morlacchi lives with her parents and her older brother. Around the house, she says, "I just help out as best I can." She describes her family as very closeknit, always planning family activities and spending time together. Morlacchi hopes to transfer to the new California State University San Marcos next Spring.
"I enjoy working with children ... They're always so happy and affectionate; they make you feel happy, too." Olivia Morlacchi, Miss San Marcos 1990
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New Miss Teen San Diego believes winning is an attitude By Hank Tritchka Staff Writer "My friends were telling me 'Go for it, I know you will win,' " remembers Palomar College Student, Stephanie Luzko. "But it seems like you always hear this support, so I didn't really pay attention to them." The judges were paying attention last February 25th, however, as they awarded Luzko the crown and title of Miss Teen San Diego. The pageant, which took place at the Scottish Rite Center in San Diego, was Luzko's second such competition. She had entered 's Teen Beauty Pagmore than a year ago when lived in Los Angeles. "My parents were forking out a of the money for the first cont," Luzko said. "They couldn't to do this a second time, so to work harder to get more Besides winning a trip to Mexico for getting the most companies to back her, she attributes much of her victory to their participation. "I felt that I had to do better in this competition because of the obligation I felt towards my sponsors," she said. "I didn't want to disappoint them." . To Luzko, winning is an attitude. "It's really not how pretty you are, but how you carry your-
self," she explained. "If you are on "Last weekend I lounged around stage, and you are scared, then the house in my sweats, watched everyone will think, 'She is cute, movies with my dad, and basically but she is also nervous.' If you feel talked a lot with my parents." good, then it definately shows." She also takes time to do one of Luzko is a fairly new resident to her favorite pastimes-hug and this area. In comparison to her for- cuddle her dog named Baby. "In the mer location in Los Angeles, her competition, this was listed as one new home in Valley Center is al- . of my hobbies," said Luzko, smilmost an opposite extreme. "When ing. She also likes to go out dancing we lived in Lakewood, I was just with her friends, but when it comes minutes away from all the action. to dating, she confessed "I have to Now there is nothing around but always tum down lunch with guys cows and coyotes." that call me because I have school. The isolation is also getting to Besides," she added, "I really don't her. "I am getting tired of driving so like people spending money on far for everything. It seems like it me." takes a whole day just to get toLuzko will be turning 21 this gether with someone." She added, month, and so will not be able to "When I was practising for the enter the Miss Teen Southern Calicompetition, it took me an hour and fornia contest. However, she said a half just to get there, and some- "another important part of being times I would have to be there by 7 Miss Teen San Diego is that it gives am in the morning." me a name so I can enter other Last semester, Luzko took 19 events." units, and she said "I felt like I was She expects to participate in the living at the school. This semester I 4th of July Parade in San Diego, as have just 12 units and I'm working well as an anti-drug promotional part time. Still, I am very busy." concert planned for this summer, She values the time that she and the Top Model Search of the spends with her parents, which, she Western States competition. said, isn't very much. "They really don't like the fact that I am hardly Besides these, Luzko has her ever around," Luzko admitted. sights on another event. "I am seri"But theydon'trealizeall the things ously thinking about doing the Miss that I need to do. When they are not California Beauty Pageant," she in your shoes, they can't under- added. "The entrance fee alone is stand how busy you are." $1,100. I have my work cut out for She does make time, however. me."
"It's really not how pretty you are, but how you carry yourself ... lf you feel good, then it definately shows."
Stephanie Luzko, Miss Teen San Diego 1990
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Frankenstein waves his arms up and down, while slowly lifting his knees, one after the other. All of a sudden his pants drop, underneath his black garb, he wears red and white boxer shorts. Frankenstein begins to blush. The Blushing Frankenstein is just one of 30 clastoys from the 40s, 50s and 60s on display at the Palomar College library through March 30. All of the toys on display are battery-operated, made from tin can materials and some plastic. "They no longer make these toys
because of safety reasons, increased labor costs, inflation and the fact that they weren't as cost effective as the plastic ones coming out of other countries," said Library Manager Jane Murrey. Most of the toys have three or more actions that take place in sequence, while the smaller ones have one or two." These toys have more actions than the plastic toys of later years because of the intricacies of their motors," said Murrey. Most ofthe toys need to be warmed up before they start their actions. The majority of the toys are manufactured in Japan, except for The Marx Co., and The Hubley Co. which are American. The Hubley Co., was the manufacturer of the Mr. Magoo Car in 1961. "These are really fascinating to look at," stated Murrey. "It is really unusual to find this many
toys in thi!t good of a working condition." Some of the other toys on display include a 'Nutty Mad Indian,' who pounds his drum, sticks out his tongue, and shakes his head in an up-and-down motion. Also on view is a James Bond Aston Martin as seen in 'Goldfinger and Thunderball.' Wind-up toys are being displayed as well in a case next to the battery-operated toys. Along with the display are books that describe the tin toys and their wind-up counterparts. The collection was donated by Murrey's father Wendell R. Byrne, a retired grocer from Chico, Calif. "These toys are extremely valuable because they are in perfect working order, plus they all have their original boxes with the original price tag intact," adds Murrey.
McCartney's success grows C!)ncert plan with new 'Flowers in the¡Dirt' By Cris Fraser Assistant News Editor "Flowers in the Dirt," Paul McCartney's first new studio album in nearly three years,could be the album that hurls the liverpudlian singer, song writer and producer back to the top of the charts .. McCartney has outdone himself this time, turning out an album jampacked with songs that rock the socks off of his 1973 classic, "Band on the Run." "My Brave Face," the first single, has been amild hit for McCartney since it entered the charts last year. The song is the story of a man's frustrating and unsuccessful struggle to pick up the pieces of his broken heart and shattered life after his girl leaves him. She has been gone for some time. Yet, as the song says, he still has "the sentimental inclination not to change a single thing." McCartney co-wrote this song with Elvis Costello. McCartney and Costello also collaborated on three other songs that appear on "Flowers in the Dirt"; "You Want Her Too" (in which McCartney sings lead while Costello backs him up), "That Day is Done," and the hauntingly mellow "Don't Be Careless Love." Two songs highlight the album: "Figure of Eight" and "This One." If there is such a thing as a "McCartney song," then these two are. "Figure of Eight" is about a man who is endlessly going around in figure-eights because he is madly in love with a woman. The music is 'bluesy", making it a perfect song to cruise down a deserted highway with. The music will make you nod your head to the beat and play air-drums on your steering wheel. "This One" is a song for all those people who hesitate to listen to their instincts or to follow through with their impulses. The music in this song is uplifting, the lyrics poetic and the message clear and true. In "This One," McCartney points out that there is no better time than the present to say 'I love you' to a
loved one because the opportunity to do so might never come again. There is variety in "Flowers in the Dirt." Although almost all of the songs on the album are 'lovers' ballads," McCartney throws in a couple of non-love story songs that balance out the rest of the album. One such song is "Put It There," which has a delightful, perky, countryfolkish, toe-tapping beat. The chorus says: "Put it there if it weighs a ton. That's what a father said to his young son. As long as you and I are here, put it there." In a special edition of the TV program "48 Hours" three weeks ago, McCartney said that when he was a child, his father often told him to "put it there, kid." The song's music and lyrics do have a sweet, nostalgic quality to it. McCartney also includes an interesting piece titled "Ouest de Solei!" (Where is the Sun). The entire song is a repetition of three short lines in French that roughly translate to "where is the sun, in my head, you work." Even if the lyrics do not make sense, the techno-funky music more than makes up for it. "Flowers in the Dirt" features McCartney's nameless band. The Pretenders' Robbie Mcintosh is on lead guitar. Hamish Stuart, formerly of The Average White Band, plays guitar and bass. Chris Witten, of the Waterboys, Julian Cope and Eddie Breckell are on percussions, Paul Wickens (who played with Eddie Breckell and the New Bohemians) is on keyboards, and McCartney's wife, Linda, sings and plays keyboards. McCartney has assembled a marvellous array of musicians to form a powerhouse band that has all the talent and energy to help hold the album together. Despite his numerous previous successes as a solo artist, the public still thinks of McCartney as the "cute Beatie," an image McCartney has tried to downplay for years. Finally, the record will be set straight. "Flowers in the Dirt" is not a Beatlesque album; it is McCartney's creation. It displays his independence and his own taste, talent and flair forturning out great hits. The Beatles are in the past; the present is "Flowers in the Dirt" and Paul McCartney.
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By Kathy Hines Staff Writer Neo 99's Promotions Director, Carly Star and Program Director Kevin Fry, have proposd a 10-hour concert to Palomar College Administration. The radio station staff hopes the event will take place on campus MayS. If the concert is approved, it is planned to be held on the golf driving range, from mid-day until 9 or 10 p.m. Bands for the event will include local groups, as well as a popular group as the main attraction. The decision about which celebrity group will play in the concert is still up in the air at present. Star is currently working on details with Kevin Hellman, of "Backstage Entertainment," a professional promotion company.Hellman,aformerpromotions director for Palomar College radio station says he understands what Star needs for the concert plans, and will accommodate them. "Backstage Entertainment" will bring in the popular group, provide security, and hotel accommodations. Neo 99, will team with theASG,tofinancially host the concert, and do the groundwork. Although security will be
brought in by the promotional company, Palomar's Director of Student Activities, Jim Bowen is concerned about the situation. "My main concerns for the concert are, the students, security and liability suits. It (the concert) will be harder to control since it will be up in the golf driving range. " Bowen also expressed interest over finances. "Because we would be turning over the concert to an outside promoter, it would be more of a benefit to them, not to the students. They will be the ones most likely to make a profit out of it." But Neo-99's Star would like to get involved as much as possible, and not just take a back-seat to the promotions company. "We will be out there selling Neo-99 accessories, Palomar paraphernalia, and refreshments ... We want to go all out on this if it is approved." Student response for the event is also needed," said Star. The concert, planned to entertain 3,000 to 4,000 people, will need campus support. "We are not doing this for ourselves, we're doing it for the school and we will need their backing too.We want students to taste a
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Zelasko's drive helps commuters THEATER & STAGE Rebel Armies Deep into Chad: Two arrogantjoumalista reporting from a violence tom African region. Sex is a power game and money is the holy grail. At the Old Globe theatre March 3 through April15. Call 239-2255 for info. Musical Comedy of Murders of 1940: Performances run April 5 through 15 at Rancho Buena Vista High school's preforming arts center. For information call Moonlight Am pi theatre at 724-2110. Death of a Salesman: Showing at the Grove Playhouse March 15 through April15. Call for tickets and information 4663987. And a Nightengale Sang: Presented at the Old Globe Theatre May 3 through June 10. This play takes place in northern England during World War II . It examines the members of an eccentric Scott family, their lives, loves and losses. For tickets call239-2255. Auditions: Starlight Theatre is holding dance and vocal auditions for their 1990 season on March 18 - 22. Call for Dates, times and requirements 5447800. Apprenticeships: Starlight Musical Theatre is offering paid technical staff apprenticeships beginning May 14. To schedule and interview call 544-7800. Charley's Aunt: Presented by .the Coronado Playhouse, the play revolved around the madcap misadventures of three tumof-the-century Oxford under. graduates as they attempt to become engaged without the benefit of chaperones. Runs March 2 through April 8. For ticket information call 4354856.
FILMS The Phantom of the Opera: presented at the East County Performing Arts Center March 17 at 7:30p.m. Part of the classic film series starring Lon Chaney with accompaniment by the SanDiego Cinr-Phonic Orchestra. Call440-227 for info. Sitting Ducks: A strange film about vitamins, sex and money. A free showing on campus in room P-32. Shows March 22 at 7 p.m. Power of Myth: An interview with thinker Joseph Campbell. Free showing on campus in ¡ room P-32. Shows March 19 at 1 p.m. Preston Sturges: The Paramount screwball comedies, to screen at the LaJolla Museum of Contemporary Art beginning March 21. Seven comedies will be presented in all on consecutive Wednesday evenings Box office opens at 7 p.m. Call4543541 for more info.
CLUBS The Belly Up Tavern: March 16 Talk Back, tribal lunch box March 17, Delaney Bramlett and guests the Woodpeckers March 18,EnuffZnuff and guests March 19, Savery Brothers Band March 20, salsa bandleader Willie Colon March 21, Mighty Sparrow March 22, Charlie Musselwhite and guests Hook and the Hitchhikers. The Bacchanal: Leon Russal, March 19; Warren Zevon, March 21; Robin Trower, March 30 & 31.
MUSIC & CONCERTS Music, theatre and dance department presents "The Merry Widow" The Palomar College Music, Theatre and Dance Departments will present "The Merry Widow" at several Concert Hours in March Performance times are March 16at8p.m.,March 17 at 8 p.m., March 18 at 2 p.m., March 23 at 8 p.m., March 24 at 8 p.m. and March 25 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $8 for general admission and $5 for seniors and students. The Irish Rovers: Performing at the San Diego Civic Theatre on March 17, at 8 p.m. For additional ticket information call236-6510. The Great Richard Wagner Concert: March 20 at the Civic Center. Presented by the San Diego Opera. Call 2327636 for info. Snooky Young: Tonight Show Band trumpeter with the SanDiego State jass ensemble. perform a tribute to Count Basie. April 1 at 8 p.m. Ti<;:kets available at Ticketmaster locations. An Evening of Dance: Presented by Palomar's Dance Ensamble. Opens April6at 7:30 p.m. at Palomar College Community Theatre. Other performances will take plac on April 7 and 8. Call 744-1150 ext. 2453 for times and tickets.
ART SHOWS Fayia Fredman: A display of her selected works at Palomar's Boheme Gallery. Shows March 23 through May 2. A free reception for the artist will take place March 22 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. For more info. call 7441150 ext. 2304. 3 Views: The photography of Marshall Katzman, Arnold Kessler and Ward Willett. On display now at the Felicita Foundation for the arts. Call 743-3322.
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By Michelle Pollino Entertainment Editor At 3: 15 she dashes into the studio, gets the latest traffic conditions from her co-worker, she plops into her seat nuzzles up to the microphone, puts her one-sided headphone to her ear and opens up the mic. Chances are if you listen to any radio station during morning and afternoon rush hours, you'll hear her voice. She does traffic reports for seven stations serving San Diego County. She is a former Palomar student and ,since November assistant director of operations for Metro Traffic Control in San Diego. She is Jeanne Zelasko. Zelasko, 23, has been working at Metro Trafficfor over a year. "Ilike doing radio, I think doing traffic reports for radio gives a person a great deal of exposure," says Zelasko. Metro Traffic Control's staff does traffic for 22 of SanDiego's 40 radio stations."People think traffic reporting is easy, it's not." Zelasko acquires her information for traffic reports by listening to several scanners , doing beat checks, checking a Caltrans Computer, and with the two airbomes flying over San Diego County, and KGTV 's Sky 10. The traffic accidents, and areas of slowing are the only part of Zelasko's report that is on paper the rest is ad-Jibbed. In the afternoon's from 3:20 p.m. to 7 p.m. Zelasko gives traffic reports to seven different stations every two minutes. In etween she is constantly updating
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Jeanne Zelasko reports that a cement mixer is blocking traffic on 1805 in Chula Vista. her material, and talking to the DJ' s to intern at Metro and then flake out "If one of the stations is running late by not showing up anymore," adds it usually puts us behind schedule. Zelasko. Zelasko works a split shift, from But the DJ's on the other stations understand this problem and work 6to lOa.m. then from 3:20to7p.m. with me on the time," says Zelasko. In between Zelasko attends San Zelasko started at Metro as an Diego Sate University, where she is intern and was hired within two studying journalism, preparing to weeks. "I think interning at a sta- become a political reporter. ''I'm tion is great , you get good expo- determined to get my four year sure to the industry." According to degree. I want to be able to walk Zelasko, though, some people into a place of business with the abuse these opportunities. "I can't believe how many people come in (See ZELASKO¡ page 12)
Murphy 'Electrifies' Theatre By Kathy Hines Staff Writer
withMurphywerealsoimpressive; especially the bassist, Eddie Branch. Paul Stathen tickled the keyOn March 6, Peter Murphy played at the downtown Fourth board, Peter Bonas strummed the A venue, California Theatre. lead guitar, and Terry Byante was Exene Zervenka opened the on drums and percussions. Peter event but could not compare to Murphy also jammed on his acoustic guitar, and hit the drums a few Murphy's electric performance. Peter Murphy, best known as times, adding to his energetic perthe former lead singer for the formance. band Bauhaus, promoted his new Murphy realized, and even album, "Deep" with creative mocked his own melodramatic flare. He opened the concert with performance by stopping in be"The Line Between the Devil' s tween a song and sarcastically askTeeth (And that Which Cannot be ing the audience, "Is'nt this intense?" His voice has a way of Repeat)." Most of the songs the band cutting deep, intricately-woven played were from "Deep," but background music, and pulling you Murphy surprised the crowd into his world. Even though Murphy personally with "Passion of Lovers," a song from his Bauhaus days. Regret- captures the minds of his listeners, tably, Bauhaus no longer exists, the lighting was another dramatic but Murphy carries on with the effect. There was a lot of red, green same quality music. The hyped- and white. Two amber lights, one up crowd showed their apprecia- from each side of the stage were tion of his concert by screams, shot across at Murphy's head level. whistles, and thunderous foot- Those beams, and the ones shot up stomping, bringing Murphy back from the floor to his face, added to on stage for two encores. In one his deep, mysterious gauntness. With his deep, crystal-clear of the encores, "Socrates of Python," was sung hypnotically to voice, energetic prancing, and drathe audience; The song was from matic lighting, Peter Murphy and his last album, "Love Hysteria." his band were definite crowd pleasThe rest of the band members ers.
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TRADITION OF WINNING OLIVER KEEPS UP LEVEL OF EXCELLENCE By Ken Baurmeister
volved in free-style wrestling, attaining Sports Editor placements on All-American and All-World teams. Palomar's wrestling team has traditionally "I also made the Olympic team in 1984 as been a powerhouse in California's commu- an alternate team member. I was next in line. nity college circuit. And nothing is harder in If an athlete had gotten hurt, I would have sports to accomplish than winning consis- been able to wrestle. That was exciting," said Oliver. tently. After John Woods left the program to The list of countries visited during his become athletic director here at Palomar, the career sounds more like a geography lesson wrestling team's future was, at best, in the air. than something chalked up under experience. But the new wrestling coach, Roye Oliver, "Because of wrestling I got a chance to who has been at Palomar for the last two travel all over the world to see different years, did something that has been done very cultures and continents," remarked Oliver, "I rarely. In his first season with the Comets he have been to Russia twice, and to Poland, Romania, Germany, New Zealand, Austratook them to win the 1988 championship. His success can be traced in part to his life · lia, Canada, and Cuba. A great way to see the long involvement with the sport. Out of his 33 world without being in the military," he years he has been wrestling for the last 26. added that "It makes you appreciate the "I started at the Boys and Girls Club in United States a lot seeing al! those other Omaha, Nebraska," said Oliver. "From there countries" As a father of two, Oliver's globe trotting I went on to college to wrestle for Arizona State University." It was there he got in- days are over, but the Californian wrestling
circuit offers enough attractions and distractions to keep him busy. The next season after the 1988 championship, which incidentally netted Oliver the Coach of the Year award, the Comets encountered some unforeseeable circumstances. A star wrestler's broke his arm and another athlete decided not to compete for the last week because of some personal problems. Yet the Comets were ranked number one at times and ended up in fourth place in the state. "We still had a good se~son, "said Oliver. "And at the finals we missed second place by only two points." Like the San Francisco '49ers, who spend a lot of money to make a great team better, Oliver spends time recruiting to make a good wrestling team better. He went to Stockton in Northern California during a big meet for high school wrestlers. But unlike the '49ers who can recruit from all over the country, Oliver has to be content with what he finds in San Diego County.
"Unfortunately when coaching at Palomar, there are only certain kids you can talk to," said Oliver. "I can only talk to kids from the San Diego area. I can't talk to a kid from L.A. There are a lot of prom ising kids up there, but it's against school policy to talk to prospects from out of the county." But Oliver is not a man who dwells on things he should or could have had. He has full trust in San Diego County's wrestling program and future athletes. "I feel confident," said Oliver. "We have another chance ofkeeping Palomar one of the most dominant ·community colleges in the state. "San Diego County has a good children's wrestling program that is going strong and they feed into the high schools, and eventually they end up wrestling for colleges,"said Oliver. "San Diego will always be there when it comes to wrestling. Palomar will always be there."
Comets baseball team safe in third place By Ken Baurmeister Sports Editor The Comet baseball team's season is like a roller coaster ride. It's up, then its down and you don't know where it is going next. After losing to Grossmont on March 10 by a score of 11-3, the Comets beat Longview College 5-3 on March 13. Out-of-town guests, Longview College is from Kansas City, Missouri and is making a whirlwind tour of the conference playing Palomar and then on the next two days San Diego Mesa and Southwestern. "Brady Bentley (a left-hander) was our winning pitcher," said Comets' assisting coach Mike Abruzzo. "He went six innings.
Then John Uglow pitched two and Robert McLeod pitched one." The hitting came in part from Ronnie Kelley, who doubled, and Jon Robirds, who doubled driving in a run. In the first inning the Comets score three runs on a combination of errors, walks, and ground balls. With this win the Comets better their overall but not the conference standings. "We are 3-4 in conference play and 8-11 overall," said Abruzzo. "Wearetwogamesoutof first behind MiraCosta and Grossmont. Thirteen out of the next 14 games· are conference matches in which Palomar has to play Mira Costa and (Photo by John Tucker) Grossmont twice. Brian Fleming (right) prepares to catch the ball in order to tag sliding Grossmont baserunner. The Comets lost the game 11-3.
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By Rich Donovan Sports Writer "We are having a big problem getting those last points to win games and eventually matches," said men's volleyball coach Duncan McFarland about last week's losses to Orange Coast College and Long Beach City College. On Wednesday night the Comets went away to Orange Coast College and suffered a 15-7,15-11 and 1513 loss because "our defense was terrible," said setter James Coney. "We couldn't block anything and if your blocking is bad then you have trouble digging and passing. Our whole game was off," he added. Coney, an All-C.I.F. player (California Interscholastic Federation) in his senior year at Mount Carmel High School, is presently the starting setter for the Comets in his first year at Palomar. In last Thursday's practice Coach McFarland had the team working on blocking and defense because "we only had four blocks versus defending state champions Orange Coast," said McFarland. The next night the Comets played Long Beach City College and did a better job blocking, butcouldn 'tget the final points necessary to put the game away. They ended up losing by a close score of 8-15, 16-14, 815, 15-11 and 15-12. "We blocked much better (12 blocks this time) and our overall defense and offense was much stronger, but at crucial times we hit mental lapses which cost us the match," said hitter Dave Delaney. The Comets won the first game versus Long Beach and were up 146 in the second game, but couldn't hold their lead. The Vikings rallied for 10 unanswered points to win. "We played real hard and then let our intensity down, which ended up costing us a critical game in the match. This has also been a problem- with us in the past." said McFarland. The same type of thing happened again in the fifth game. The Comets were winning 12-4 but let Long Beach off to a 11-1 run. They had lost their fire and intensity once again. McFarland attributes the breakdown in intensity to lack of experience on the team. "We are going to have to develop some experience real quick because there are a lot of teams in Los Angeles and Orange County with experience," added
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Softball team plans winning . season ... aga1n By Teng Monteyro Sports Writer Consistency is what got the Palomar Comets softball team the state championship last season and consistency is what most likely will take them there again this season. The Comets are coming off a 396-1 season and as of March 14, are 3-0 in the conference. Two of the victories came from recent games Chris Houk (left) and Ian Overplayed against Imperial Valley son set up to block versus Long College on March 7 and Grossmont Beach City on March 9. The College on March 9, beating them Comets lost three games to two 14-0and 15-1 respectively. On the despite improving their blockseason, the Comets are 16-3. ing. "We're doing real good this year," said Comet coach Mark McFarland. Eldridge, who in 12 seasons of One bright spot to that fifth game coaching the Comets has won nine loss to Long Beach was Delaney. championships. "We've got a lot of He added 10 kills in that fifth game depth," added Eldridge "I think alone. Delaney has just recently we're going to have a very successjoined the squad because he was ful season." That is already evident finishing off a strong season with as the Comets . have started out the Palomar basketball team. strong and are winning their way "I tis great having Dave out there, through the league. Much of the he provides leadership on the court success has come from the team and he is a real strong player. I'm batting average of .351. real happy that he decided to play The Comets also have nine playthis year," said McFarland. Deersreturning from lastyear'schamlaney was considering not playing pionship team plus a well-recruited this season but "he came out and freshman class. watched a couple of matches and I Three out of the nine players think it gave him the itch to play," were members of the All-America added McFarland. team last year. Lead pitcher Cami Delaney formally played volleyMaye Allen, who on March 7 ball at Poway High School where pitched a no hitter against Imperial he was Palomar League Player of Valley College, allowed only one theY ear his junior and senior years. hit in five innings against Coach McFarland feels that "we Grossmont College and this season can do well this season if we can already has a 11-3 won-loss pitchcome together as a team and deing record. Allen is also batting at velop some more experience." an astounding average of .341. McFarland played his college Nikki Cay Ewertz who played volleyball at San Diego State from third base last year, but moved up to . 1969-73. He then played for a profirst base this season, is leading the ~j ) fessional co-ed team and played on Comets in batting percentage with a the U.S. National team. From there .431 average. Centerfielder, Kenda he went back to his college alma Leffler, who last season was also mater, San Diego State, and (Photoo by Alison Lake) voted to the All-State, All-ConferTony Monaghan spikes the ball over the net to Long Beach. coached from 1978-83. ence teams and was California Player of the Year, is having an extraordinary season having already tied the career stolen base record of 26 set by Lisa Ferrecone, who was last year's catcher. freestyle relay to victory. By Aaron Hirschorn Leffler's six homeruns this seaLaura Smith equaled her teammate by also winning in Staff Writer son are only three shy of breaking four separate events. She won the 50-meter backstroke, the single season homerun record Palomar's men's and women's swim teams are 50-meter butterfly, and was on two relay teams that left of eight held by Jeana Hallenbeck basking in the sunshine after their recent defeat of all the competitors behind. in.' 81 and again by Amy McDonald The Comet men were powered by Chris Ronalds and Grossmont last Friday. The women's team motored in '87. Barndt Hafferkamp. Ronalds took the 1 and 3-meter their way to a 79-55 victory, while the men's team Backing Allen are pitchers springboard, while Barndt collected wins in the 200sank Grossmont 76-36. Celeste Sanchez, who was the Swimmer Chris Tomsheck described the swim freestyle and anchored the 400-free relay. AvocadoLeaguePlayerofthe Year The Comet swimmers were gearing up to face some meet as, "it was never even close." Severa:l Comet in San Marcos in 1987, but who was swimmers stood out in the competition. Chrystal of the fiercest competition in the state. Palomar trava Comet .redshirt last season and Hollins won the 50-meter freestyle, the 200 individual elled north to take on Orange Coast College on W ednesShannon Downey, who is fourth in medley, the 100 meter butterfly, and led off a 200- .day. Results of the meet were not available at press time. batting at .375.
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bitofthereal college lffe. We work very hard to be known as an authentic radio station, to dive into the experience of the real business. Hopefully we will achieve student response," said Star. Although some of the local bands rriay be students of Palomar, everyone is invited to attend, not just Palomar students. The possibility that the audience will not be a majority of Palomar students is there. "Since the concert will be on a Saturday, I'm afraid that most students will not want to drive back here on a weekend. We want this mainly for Palomar students." With an open invitation, Bowen said it is suspected that Palomar will attract a big high school crowd, and it will be harder to control the noise level. "We have a lot more control if it
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