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Palomar College, 11 40 West Mission Road, San Marcos CA 92069-1 487
Volume 44, Number 1
TICKETS REVOKED AFTER MEETING
Misunderstanding By Roman Koenig -Editor-in-Chief A misunderstanding between Palomar College and the San Diego County Sherrif's Department has been clarified after a sheriffs deputy wrote tickets to disabled students who parked in reserveil spaces on campus last week. "I wish they would've given us
some warning," said college Superintendent/President Dr. George Boggs. "It's really unfair because (the college has) tried not to ticket ticket students for the first two weeks." "Last Wednesday and Thursday deputies came on to campus and started writing citations," said Ron Haines, director of Disabled Student Services. "And actually,
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from their knowiedge;' they responded correctly because the state guidelines are that the person must have a placard or a license plate to park in blue curb spots." According to Boggs, a deputy came on to the campus to give $100 fines to people who were thought to have been illegally parked in handicapped zones, as well as in red and yellow desig-
nated areas. The state of California requires disabled drivers to have a green placard placed on the dashboard indicating that the person has permission to use a handicapped parking space. However, on the Palomar campus, all that is required is a college parking permit which gives the driver the privilege of using the
spaces. "We were following the rules of the campus," said Palomar student Vicki Norrid, who has a back condition which requires her to haveacollegedisabled sticker, but not a state placard. "Obviously, there was a breakdown of comm unication between Palomar and the
(see PARKING- page 4)"
Helm named new Vice President By Mark Hopking Senior StaffWriter Phoebe Helm, new interim vice president for instruction, was appointed Sept. 4 by the Palomar Community College Governing Board. Helm is on sabbatical from her position of interim vice president of business management at Triton Community College, River Grove, Ill. Helm replaces Jan Moser, who has accepted the presidency at Merced College. Moser had been vice president of instruction since January 1987. In a Sept. 5 memo sent to faculty and staff by Palomar President George Boggs, Boggs expressed confidence in Helm's experience and credentials despite an "anonymous" letter and packet of materials the college received that criticize her work at Triton College, an Illinois community college near Chicago were Helm has been employed since Nov. 1977. Boggs wrote in the memo that, "Based upon my research, I have confidence in her abilities to lead and support our instructional pro-
It's a small world Palomar student George Georgalis sets up one of the items of Czechoslovakian glass on exhibit at the Boehm Gallery this month. (Photo by Roman Koenig)
BOOM EXPECTED FOR 2005
grams and to help us in these and other areas while she is at Palomar. I hope you will give her the opportunity to earn your trust." It is this opportunity of trust that at least one Triton College faculty member has brought into the -spotlight. In a packet of materials sent to a number of Palomar officials, charges of unethical conduct are directed at Helm. Among the charges are that she, along with Triton Interim President Allen Arnold, charged a $963 evening of meals and wine to their college-issued American Express cards; that she was granted job advancement favors from Arnold because of a personal relationship; and that the faculty union voted no confidence in her current position of interim vice president of business management at Triton. Helm denied any favors from Arnold and said that the dinner and wine was for a party of 12-14 people that, "resulted in a threequarters of a million dollar grant...that was very much worth it." Boggs wrote in his memo that
(see HELM - page 4)
Future enrollment projected to reach 62,000 By Tony Cavallo Staff Writer If the 7 percent annual growth rate average for the past three years continues, Palomar College will have 62,000 students by the year2005. As of Sept. 10, the total numbered of students enrolled in day and evening classes at the San Marcos main campus and the nine satellite centers totaled 23,272. Enrollment is expected to reach more than 25,000 during the third week of classes - the highest enrollment Palomar has ever had, according to Herman Lee, director of Admissions at Palomar.
Lee foresees the growth as favorable. "We definitely want to see the campus expand," he said. The number of students attending Palomar has been increasing since 1986, after recovering from a large drop in 1984-85 when an enrollment fee was added at California community colleges. The largest single age group of students is 18 to20-year-olds, with women dominating that category. Next is the 21-24 age group with the remaining categories steadily declining, with small increases at 45-54 and 65 and older. At a recent press conference, Superintendent/President Dr. George Boggs said that Palomar's
high enrollment is partly because of the district's size. "Palomar covers 2,500 square miles. That's bigger than the states ofRhode Island and Delaware," he said. The college is looking to expand in the Poway, Rancho Bernardo, Fallbrook and Temecula areas. Because of the dramatic growth projected in North County, Palomar administrators are bracing themselves. A Vision Task Force statistic estimates that the area increase in population by 85 percent by 2010, with the communitiesofSanMarcosand Vista experiencing a doubling of population by that year.
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MEETINGS GOVERNMENT Faculty Senate Meeting, 2 p.m.,SU-30 President's Advisory Council, 2 p.m., SU-18 Associated Students, 1 p.m.,SU-22 Foundation Board Meeting, 3:30p.m., SU-22
CAMPUS CLUBS MEChA, 1 p.m., SU-17 ICC, 12:30 p.m., SU-22 Asian/Pacific Student Union, 1 p.m., SU-17 Black Student Alliance, noon, SU-18 Biosphere Club, 1:30 p.m., SU-18 ICC Adviser's Luncheon, 12:30 p.m., SU-19 Alpha Gamma Sigma, 12:30 p.m., SU-22
SPECIAL EVENTS ON CAMPUS Sept. 17 -UCSD Early Outreach, 9 a.m., SU Building. Sept. 17-Cinema Series: The Last Laugh, 1 p.m., P-32 Sept. 18 -UCSD Early Outreach, 9 a.m., SU Building. "Floral Design, Fresh Flowers, Ikebana, and Silk Flowers" Seminar Fridays, Sept.14throughNov.9,from 1 - 3 p.m. Fee is $49 plus $5 each class session for materials. "Fishing: Fresh and Salt Water" Seminar. Thursday s , Sept.13 to Oct. 18 from 7 - 9 p.m. Fee is $49.
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"Horseback Riding: Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced" Seminar. Thefrrst session will meet Saturday, Sept. 15 at 1 p.m. Fee is $100. For more information on all three seminars call 744-1150 extension 2155. •Seminars-Sept. 15: "Creating with Apples" Meets 9 a.m.- noon. Fee- $21 plus $10 materials "Introduction to the Macintosh Computer" Meets 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. Fee- $39 "Beginning Word Perfect 5.1" Meets 9 a.m. to 3:30p.m. Fee - $49 plus $10 materials fee. "Getting Publicity: the Art of Dealing With the Media and Writing Press Releases" Meets 9 a.m. to noon. Fee is $21. "Unix Seminar" Meets 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m .. Fee is $99 (includes textbook). "The Missing Ingredient of Weight Loss: Self Talk" Meets 9 a.m. to noon. Fee- $21 plus $2 materials fee. For more information on these seminars call 744-1150, extension 2155. •Workshops, Sept. 22: ''Watercolor for Travelers" Meets 9 a.m .. Fee $25 "MS-DOS Workshop" Meets 9 a.m., Fee $45 "DiscQvering a Satsifying, Meaningful Career" Meets 10 a.m., Fee $45 "Dynamics of Financial Planning" Meets 9 a.m., Fee $21 "Intermediate Wordperfect5.1" Meets 9 a.m.,Fee$45 "Reading, Memory, TestTaking Tips" Meets 9 a.m., Fee $18 "Women's Journal Writing Workshop" Meets 9 a.m., Fee$39
November 26, 1947: Volume 1, Number 1 The Telescope published its frrst issue on this date, under the editorship of Jerry Mattson and advisement of Rolla E. Twisselman. "With this issue of The Telescope we are taking our place among the many 'firsts' at Palomar," wrote Mattson on page 2. "As I am writing this, the big 200-inch mirror is making its progress up Palomar mountain. "With the fidelity with which this giant telescope will survey the heavens, we hope to report ac~ivities here at Palomar. "Only with your cooperation can The Telescope faithfully reflect and record student life." April 14, 1948: Volume 1, Number 5 A front page article entitled "New College Home Has Lively Past" describes the town of San Marcos, a "small but up and coming, hard working town." The story mentions a small oil well, which was close to the site of today's main campus, and said that the town would "be the hub for the whole of the Palomar College District...central to Escondido, Vista, Encinitas, Fallbrook and Ramona." Prior to moving to San Marcos, Palomar was located in Vista.
Conway brings medical knowledge to Palomar By Jennifer Garret Staff Writer Preventing health problems be- . fore they occur has motivated Jane Conway, the new director of Student Health Services at both Palomar College and the new Escondido satellite center. "Instead of gelling caught up in the problem, let's look at the goal of where people need to stay healthy," Conway explained. ·"If you can help prevent the problems before someone ends up in the hospital or ends up with a disease, then you are doing much more service," she continued. Conway has a wide range of experiences in her area of work . She graduated number one in her class after she completed her master's degree in psycho-social nursing and received her Bachelor's degree in nursing. Conway worked at Mercy Hospital in Chicago, where she started their first cancer unit and was the chairwoman of the Chicago Division of the Cancer Society. She taught beginning and ad(Photo by Michael Bagstad) vanced medical surgery as well as nursing, and was the lead teacher New Health Services Director Jayne Conway, who is currently for mental health. After becoming working on her Ph.D., brings a wealth of medical experience to a tenured faculty member, she was Palomar. then appointed to start their health employee wellness program. She July 1 after coming from Moraine promotion division. She did received national recognition for Valley Community College just health screening, and developed her innovative program develop- outside Chicago. "I wanted to lifestyle programs and exercise ment in the community college come to Palomar because the prescriptions for students, em- system. She also was involved people are positive, health conwith national grants for the Olym- scious and really provide quality ployees, business and industry. pic Committee, and tested the education and services," Conway Conway was the director in the said. Health and Physical Education "effectiveness of speedskaters." (see Conway - page 3) Department, where she started the She started at Palomar College
Escondido Center Opens Palomar College opened its' ninth satellite center to 4000 day and evening students in Escondido this fall. The 45,214-square-foot building located at 1951 E. ValleyPkwy has been leased for 12 years. The campus has 24 classes, two computer labs, a library, a book store, health services and a student lounge. Forty fields of study are offered emphasizing liberal studies and business education.
Jane Murry are the only people ·his will that the money from the who know where the time capsule trust should be given to "students demonstrating high acade mic is. Valdez, who proposed the idea, achievement, and who are consaid that "the items enclosed in the tinuing to a four- year institution Lime capsule are reflections on the after completing their studies at closing of a decade and the hopes Palomar." The college's Superintenand aspirations of the students for dent/ Presient George Boggs said the next decade. " that Palomar and its students will always be grateful to Ford for his Walters appointed very generous gift.
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The Palomar College Foundation, a non-profit, charitable corporation , recently appointed R. Michael Walters as a member of its board of directors. Walters is a partner in the RanTime capsule is cho Bernardo law firm of Walters Ward & Howell. Dr. George dedicated A time capsule was recently Boggs, superintendent/president tucked away in the Palomar Col- of Palomar, said he is "very lege library not to be opened until · pleased" that Walters has offered to serve on the foundation's board. the year 2000. Contents of the capsule include student predictions of what Palomar will be like in 10 years, students' thoughts on current social and political issues, five poster pictures, the 1990 State of the College Address, many issues of The Telescope, photographs, and three letters. Senior librarian and media technician Hugh McKinny, Palomar instructorJohn Valdez, and supervising library media technician
Palomar receives unexpected money Palomar College recently recieved more than $142,000 for student scholarships from Lester S. Ford, a local cabinetmaker, who was unknown to Palomar. Ford, 84, passed away Feb. 6, 1989 as a result of Alzheimer' s disease leaving behind no living relatives. Before Ford died, he specified in
Schnelker named WASC chairwoman Behavioral Sciences Professor Barbara Schnelker has become the first Palomar College faculty member to chair the accrediting Commission for Community and junior colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Her duties will include conducting the commission's formal meetings in January, and June each year. T~ese meetings will include the commission ' s reviews · on the program quality and organization of each college. They will determine whether colleges will be accredited, and make specific recommendations to colleges which have been visited by the commission's accrediting teams. Schnelker has taught at Palomar for 16 years.
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TASK FORCE RESULTS REVEALED
Palomar prepares for future By Amelia Bowles Feature Editor
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Palomar College Superintendent/President Dr. George Boggs fields questions during an Aug. 30 press conference.
"We ... are proud of our past and are committed to making a better future," Dr. George Boggs, Superintendent/President of Palomar College told The Telescope staff members at a press conference Aug. 30. Boggs announced the result of the Vision 2005 Task Force which was formed in 1989. The task force was created because school officials saw a need for long-range planning and it. "(Pre-planning) helps us avoid mistakes ...and puts us in a position to take advantage of opportunities in the future," explained Boggs. The expansion already has begun with the addition of 6,000 sq. ft. to the bookstore. According to Boggs, the remodeling will be finished by mid-December. By 1994, a second story will be added.
Boggs says he hopes the added space will help to ease the long lines during textbook sales, and will allow the bookstore to add more items such as sweatshirts. Other upgrades include a new parking lot that is currently being built near the golf driving range to help alleviate the load on current parking lots. The task force developed four different categories for Palomar's Vision 2005: learning, empowerment, discovery and growth. According to Boggs, North County "is in one of the most dynamic and rapidly growing areas in the country." Focusing on these four areas will allow the college to expand in the proper direction to serve these communities, he continued. Boggs identified growth as the factor that will influence Palomar's future. If current growth trends continue, by the year 2005,
Palomar could have an average enrollment of 62,000 students, according to the task force. School officials believe satellite campuses are the best way for the college to accommodate the rapid growth rate. State-imposed limitations make satellite campuses the best way for the school to go, according to Boggs. "The state does not like to buy land, but if land is purchased they will spend money for buildings," Boggs said. The college, according to Boggs, is trying to buy land in Poway and Fallbrook in hopes of building campuses there. With 2,500 square miles in the Palomar Community College District, these satellite campuses are extremely important, he said, especially with the opening of CSU San Marcos on the college's back door step.
ASG holds first meeting, wants student participation By Hank Tritchka Staff Writer Getting Palomar College students involved in their student government was the dominating topic of the first Associated Student Government meeting this semester. Notices were given to instructors at Palomar to encourage their students to vote in the senate elections on Sept. 26 and 27. ASG Adviser Jim Bowen hopes for a good turnout. "The more students realize that they do have a voice and use it," he said, "the more effective our student body is as an entity." ASG President Sean Nix said that some students aren't familiar with what the student government is, or what it can do. "Some of the main purposes of our ASB," he explained, "are to help make college a learning and growing experience through outreach and beautification of our school." The first beautification project wiU take place on Sept 22 when staff, including President Dr. George Boggs, will work along with volunteer students to do any school-groups projects that need attention. The ASG will provide a free lunch to all those who work. Nix also said that the student government gives all students an opportunity to participate with even the state government. "Any
Conway (Continued from page 2) She is currently halfway through her Ph. D. work at the University of Illinois, focusing on health promotion with a minor in exercise physiology.
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student can run to be a senator," he said, "and are able to lobby concerns all the way up to the governor of California." This semester, in an attempt to be more available to students, ASG office hours will be lengthened and made more public. Another secretary will be also be hired. "This is a source of good will," says Bowen, "we need to be more accessible to the student." If the publicity campaigns don ' t arouse student ~ttention, AGS members say, some of the planned future projects will. Along with an automatic grade dispensing machine which would give students their grades fast and efficiently, an Automatic Teller Machine is also being considered for installation on campus.
This would make money available to students who would have access to the machine with their student card. "We came up with this idea in a brainstorming session," Senator Robert Aikins stated, "this could be a source of income for the school." Students pay $5 for their ASB cards and the presence of the ATM would be anticipated to increase sales of the cards. He said that this idea was pursued last semester but nothing
came of it. He would like to see it installed soon. ''I'm kindoftaking over on this project," he said. Student Government officers will be attending aS an Diego State University leadership conference this month in order to strengthen the skills needed to run an organization efficiently.
'The more students realize they... have a voice and use it, the more effective our student body is.' Jim Bowen Student Activities Director
This semester's ASG members include: President Sean Nix, VicePresident Jason Van Follken and Treasurer Kevin Nesby.
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Computer stolen from graphic communications By Todd Anderson Staff Writer This summer a new computer, valued at $6,000, was stolen from the Graphic Arts Building on July 12,just days after it arrived. Campus authorities say there was no sign of forcible entry in the theft. According to a Campus Patrol report, Bernice Hart, who works in the Graphic Arts Department, arrived at GJ4 at 6:10a.m. on July 12, to set up for a 7 a.m. class, when she discovered that the computer equipment was gone. The equipment consisted of a Macintosh computer, keyboard, and monitor, which was valued by the district's insurance company at $6,000. Staff at Graphic Arts stated that the computer had just arrived and was not even hooked up to the system yet. The Campus Patrol report went on to state that they had "noticed no forced entry to Graphic Communication." They said they felt that it was a "possible entry by someone with a set of keys." Mark Hopkins, a student at Graphic Arts, stated in the report that he "was in Graphic Arts working late on July 11, when he heard
someone checking doors about 10 "The money they( the district) p.m. and thought it was Pinkerton have is as good as spent, but if they Security." Hopkins left about 11 were to buy another computer then p.m .. According to local authori- some other project or department ties there has been no follow-up in- will suffer." . vestigation due to the work overSince the theft, both Graphic load at the Sheriff's Department Communications and the ComAccording to sources at puter Aided Design (CAD) Center Graphic Arts and Hopkins, who is have had audible alarms installed also the on-campus representative that ring to the Sheriff's departfor Macintosh computers, "It ment when a break-in occurs. would be nearly impossible for the Boyd Mahan, Campus Patrol persons to sell the computer or to supervisor, said after the alarms have it serviced because of the were installed that "We need to let serial numbers." The serial num- people know that the buildings are bers on computers are used in the protected by alarms." same way as the serial numbers on The CAD Center and Graphic a car. Communications are not the only The computer will not easily be facilities equipped with alarms. replaced. According to Lynn The Business building, Education Ginsburg, director business serv- T.V., the Foreign Language Lab, ices, "The district has liability and The Telescope, to name just a insurance; however, the insurance few, already have their own types has a $10,000 deductible per item of preventative measures to safeclause, and the computer was only guard their equipment. These valued at $6,000 by the insurance measures include audible and sicompany." lent alarms, night patrols, tinted Neil Bruington, associate pro- windows, and equipment that is fessor for Graphic Communica- bolted to the table which is in tum tion said "My department doesn't bolted to the floor. have the money to replace the Laura Sterling, Foreign Lancomputer." Bruington also thinks guage Lab supervisor, said "The that the possibility of receiving key" to protecting your equipment replacement funds is slim. "is not to have too many keys."
Helm (continued from page 1) despite her inexperience in business services, Helm is credited with turning around the business affairs of Triton College. He quotes a report filed by an accreditation committee which stated, "The appointment of an interim Vice President for Business Affairs appears to have been motivated by legitimate concerns among the current Board majority about past Board and administrative actions, and the quality of the information used to support those decisions."¡ The accreditation committee visited Triton in February. An unsigned letter on Triton faculty union stationary was included in the packet. The letter said that the writer was "directed by the Faculty Association to convey to you (Helm) its desire that you voluntarily step down from the position you now hold for the good of the institution." George Boggs, President at Palomar College, wrote in his memo to staff and faculty that he had talked to Frank Holdolski, who was Triton faculty union president during the time the unsigned letter was written. According to Boggs' memo, Holdolski confirmed the union's no confidence vote in Helm's appointment as interim VicePresidentforBusiness Affairs, but added that the faculty "would not vote no confidence in her in a position of Vice President for Instruction, which is more aligned with her education and experience." Boggs' memo also states that he talked to a number of other
people associated with Triton College and that "many of them told me that they cannot believe that a faculty member sent the packet." Despite the criticism, Helm said she is eager to get started at Palomar saying that "It really is an opportunity to grow and I hope it is the same for Palomar. I really like to do the different, it is what I thrive on." Helm said that she is looking forward to working with the faculty in a non-adversarial relationship. "I can't come up to you with my cookie cutter and say 'Let's make cookies.' Collegiality means to me that we can talk without getting personal." She was quick to point out, however, that professors do not have carte blanche over what they teach. "Academic freedom carries with it academic responsibility. There are constructs on how to evaluate ideas within a discipline. It has been my job to buy into a common vision" Helm considers one of her major accomplishments at Triton to have been the creation of programs in developmental education. "My primary expertise is in learning theory. At Triton, they had developmental education programs, but they were not pulled together under one umbrella." Helm did not rule out the possibility that she will seek the permanent Vice President of Instruction position, saying that the interim job is, "a wonderful chance to see if the shoe fits." According to Director of Public Information,
Mike Norton, Helm will keep her interim appointment until the Palomar Governing Board finds a replacement. He said the Board may elect to extend the closing date if not enough suitable candidates submit their resumes by the closing date, which is Oct. 19. Her degrees include a doctorate of Education from the University of Kentucky, a master's degree in Education from Memphis State University, and a bachelor's degree from Union University in Jackson, Tenn. She also holds an associate of arts degree from Freed Hardeman College, Henderson, Tenn. and has done post-graduate studies in education finance and law at Loyola University.
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Parl<ing (continued from page 1 county." "What (the Sheriffs Department) didn't know was that for 15 years we have had an internal policy to issue special parking permits to people who may not otherwise qualify (for state permission)," explained Haines. He said that because the college campus is so large, those who have back problems and minor ailments need to park closer to carry their books so that they do not worsen or aggravate their condition. According to Capt. Alan Fulmer of the Sheriff's Department, who met with Boggs on Monday, placards are still required to use any handicapped space because state law requires it. "Basically, the school can't do that," explained Fulmer. "Number one, the state doesn't recognize those college stickers. So that's where the confusion was." Fulmer
confirmed that the department was also not aware of Palomar's system. The meeting between Boggs and Fulmer resulted in the tickets being nullified by the City of San Marcos. When a deputy writes a citation in a city, the ticket is written in care of that city and not the county. "Well, I've gotten through all my frustration and anger now that this is resolved," said Haines. According to Boggs, the college has been trying to set up a system with the Sheriff's Department for some time, where they would come on to the campus to monitor and ticket speeders. "The worst part about it is that they took us by surprise," concluded Boggs. "At least me by surprise, and the people who got the tickets."
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E. Jan Moser named new college president for Merced By Mark Hopkins Senior StaffWriter
Former Vice President of Instruction, E. Jan Moser, has accepted a three-year contract with the Merced Community College District as superintendent/president, which started in August. Moser, who came to Palomar in September 1986 as director of institutional research, replaced in Jan. 1987 then Vice President Theodore Kilman as interim Vice President of Instruction. She was appointed the position permanently in July of that year. A native of Texas, Moser said that she loves horseback riding, so the position at Merced was particularly appealing. She notes that
because Merced is in an agricultural area, the school has developed curriculum that serves local interest. One unique offering, at least among California JCs, is a program in horse management, which includes horseshoing. Merced's challenges, according to her, are "typical of all California community colleges." Among these is implementing California Assembly Bill 1725, a comprehensive community college act that among other things calls for a higher ratio of full-time faculty to part-time. While she says that, "Merced has welcomed me with opens arms," she, "misses most the faculty, staff, and students at Palomar College."
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Students must recycle Much has been said about the need to improve our environment in recent years, but these words seem to lack meaning. Last year, the Biosphere Club attempted to implement a recycling plan here at Palomar. But due to a lack of concern by students, and some individuals who couldn't discern a recycling bin from a trash can, the bins were taken away. Now our college is back to non-recycling. It seems that student apathy has won again. Improving the environment in which we live is an individual responsibility. As long as we as individuals refuse to take that responsibility and act upon it, we have absolutely . nothing to say if we wake up one morning with a new • garbage dump in our front yards. After all, we are the ones who use paper and aluminum cans, it is time for us to take responsibility for the trash created. We at The Telescope applaud the Biosphere Club for its attempt at recycling on campus, and hope that its future attempts will work more successfully. But it seems odd that there isn't widespread interest in recycling even without Biosphere's assistance. Are students saying that they need an organization to force them to do what is right, that they refuse to be responsible citizens on their own? In 20 years, what will we tell the next generation? "Oh, sorry, but the recycling bins were a few feet away, and it was too big of a hassle to take the items that can be recycled out of my trash." Convenience and apathy often win over concern and responsibility, even with a college full of students who have everything to lose from their own inaction. We at the Telescope hope the Biosphere Club will continue its efforts by putting back the recycling bins; hopefully, students will use them properly this time.
Bookstore would fail in open market Dear Editor, My initial complaint is about the Palomar's bookstore's book buy back service. I stood in line with 10 other people for 20 minutes trying to return books. A thought occurred to me. Is the bookstore with the prices it charges, unable to hire additional student personnel? Where is management? Palomar College is training the future business people of our community. Is it setting an example? Can they compete for services in the open market? The average consumer would not tolerate this low service level, but a captured audience is a seller's market. Students are taxpayers. Do we feel we are getting our dollars worth? Rita Manley Escondido
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Telescope changes with the times The 1990-91 school year will definately prove to be another record-breaker for Palomar College. The total student population is estimated to reach 25,000 students, and the opening of the new Escondido satellite center will help to alleviate some of the load on the main campus. This presents a new challenge for The Telescope. Gone are the days when there was a college population of 2,000 students 25 years ago. Today, Palomar College is made up of a very large and diversified group of people- a virtual community in itself. Asaresult,Palomaroflen generates its own news in the North County communities it serves. Over the summer, staff members of this publication got together and tried to figure out how The Telescope could better serve the student body. This first issue is the result of our efforts. This last spring semester The Telescope made the decision to print off-campus. Printing off-campus gives us a number of advantages. First of all, we now produce our paper on newsprint, giving the paper a more professional look. Secondly, it also gives us the ability to print in colorwhether it be color photographs, color graphs, or any other use of color to emphasize something important. Most importantly, we tum in our paper to the printer on Thurs. morning, giving us the advantage of adding late-breaking news or sports for Friday's distribution. A new section appears today on page two called "Campus Beat." This page keeps an eye on the pulse of the campus. Here you will find the news calendar as well as an expanded news briefs section which will expand our ability to cover news of the main campus and satellite centers. Also included is a space reserved for profiles ranging from campus
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Roman Koenig organizations to the people who make Palomar College run. We have also resurrected the campus Time Capsule segment, which will give interesting insight into campus life from the past. Perhaps oneofthe most important developments this year is the expansion of our photography staff. For the fust time, there is an independent class on campus specifically for Telescope photographers. As a result, we have a total of 11 photographers on our staff - the largest ever for The Telescope. This will give us the opportunity to capture campus life and events more vividly, and the ability to produce more timely photographs with stories. We have expanded our Opinion section to two pages, when we have 12 or more pages. There will be a staff editorial every week and opinion columns, as well as the regular Vox Populi and Letters to the Editor sections. We are looking forward to another award-winning year for The Telescope, and our staff will be working hard to produce a newspaper that reflects the lifestyles and needs of today's Palomar College community.
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Selfishness plagues California, Boggs welcomes students time to open shores to oil drilling I take great pleasure in welcoming you to Palomar College. Our outstanding faculty and staff stand ready to help you in any way possible to achieve your educational goals. Through our Instruction unit, you can tap into a wealth of academic and vocational offerings. Whether you're here to prepare for transfer to a four-year institution, to study in one of our many vocational fields, to brush up on skills for your present job, to get ready for a career change, or just to experience the sheer joy of learning, you'll find that Palomar has a lot to offer. Our Student Services staff can help guide you to the special assistance you want, whether it be tutoring, job placement and career counseling, financial aid, academic and personal counseling, or advice on transferring to a four-year institution. The Administrative Services unit is hard at work making your learning environment attractive and supportive through remodeling, landscaping, and their continuing efforts to serve you in the bookstore and cafeteria. While you're at Palomar, I hope you'lllook into the wide variety of extracurricular activities that are available, including athletics, student government, the campus newspaper, drama, dance, and music. Student government is your opportunity to have an impact on the campus through participating in a wide range of activities that affect everyone on campus. You can learn a lot about Palomar and make a contribution to your College through involvement with one or more of our governance commiuees. Don't forget that you yourselves, our student body, are among our most valuable learning resources. Enrolled at Palomar this year are more than 25,000 men and women of all ages, representing a multitude of nationalities, racial and ethnic groups, and economic backgrounds. This is your opportunity to share ideas, to study, and to work with a microcosm of the world in an environment that fosters the civil interchange of ideas. Take advantage of it! My best wishes to each of you fora positive, successful, and enjoyable experience at Palomar College. George R. Boggs, Ph.D. Superintendent, President
A.S.G President encourages students to participate The Associated Student Government welcome you to another year at Palomar College. It is the job of the A.S.G. to serve students in various ways, such as organizing activities, proposing new ideas that benefit the educational process, serving on campus committees, and even representing the college on a state-wide level. The A.S.G. has several resources that allow us to achieve many of these tasks. One of these is a budget. This enables the government to support organizations, such as cheerleading, speech team, the Telescope, KKSM (the college station NEO 99), and many more. Another is the ability to serve on campus committees, which provides a forum for campus representatives of different organizations to establish Palomar policy and procedure. Committees such as the Strategic Planning Steering Committee, Educational Master Planning Committee, Instructional Planning Committee, Campus Beautification Committee, and others, give students a voice to mold their college. This year Palomar will enroll well over24,000 students. As the student population increases, we hope the participation in college governance will do the same. If you would like to get involved, please-eon tact the Student Services office at extension 2695. Again, welcome, good luck, and have a great year. Sincerely, Sean Nix A.S.G. President.
What steps should be tal<en in the Middle East now? (Photos by Belinda McCauley)
When we ask our young men and women to leave their homes, to give up their families and friends for aperiod of months, maybe years, and to sacrifice themselves for America, we must be willing to make certain sacrifices ourselves. These sacrifices might be unsightly and may affect a few cute animals and interesting fish. The sacrifice is to allow offshore oil drilling off the coast of California and the Gulf. When President
rected. As far as the depletion of marine life around oil rigs, the reverse has actually been found true. One company, Ecomar, has used the legs of oil platforms to safely and effectively harvest the blue oyster, which uses the oi:l rigs as a home. Our alternate sources of energy are few. Wind, solar, water, and coal have either been found to be ineffective on a national level or a risk to the environment. A more workable form of energy,
Middle East has proven to be noth- nuclear, has met with much politiBush says that we are in the Persian Gulftoprotectour way of life, ing but unreliable; it is time that the cal opposition. And while many he is correct. We are there to insure the free flow of oil at market United prices, which is essential for our States economic well-being. ends its But with the Iraqi invasion of reliance Kuwait, a new energy "crisis" has on such a begun. As a result, oil prices are traditionrising and tempers are flaring; and ally unwhen oil prices rise, everything stable related to our economy is affected. area. Bush, Tracy Wilson According to U.S. News and World Report, for every $1 per in his barrel rise in the price of crude, the quest to become an "Environ- Americans continually fight United States' purchasing power mental President" (just one of the against the exploration of oil off is decreased by $10 billion. It many titles he hopes to achieve), our coast, our need for this form of doesn't take a mental giant to gaze has stashed away the economic energy leaves our economy capbriefly at the increased prices interests of our country in ex- tive to foreign powers. we'repayingatthepumpandreal- change for a policy that keeps our It seems that the so called ize that these price increases could coastline pretty. It seems that the "environmentalists" see our counseverely hurt our economy at bickering of a few loud individuals try as a big Fred Flinston cartoon; home. are winning the battle. The inter- we can all just leave our mammoth If we do face a severe eco- ests of marine life and sun bathers to vacuum the floor and then feetnomic crisis due to oil prices, some are winning over the interests of power our cars to work. say we should simply draw from the nation and of our soldiers who Environmentalists cry that our Strategic Petroleum Reserve, are protecting a supply of oil over- this is a time to find alternatives to a 590-million-barrel emergency seas when we have our own, possi- the fuels we rely on now. This is supply burried under Texas. But bly sufficient, supply just of our very true. But before this "miracle according to TheW all Street Jour- coast. energy" is found, we need to begin nal, implementing this idea could Our country is sending an un- production on something already be quite a challenge due to many fortunate message to our military proven to be reliable. problems with the reserve. For in the gulf. We are in effect saying America, it is time to decide. example, two-thirds of the re- that we care more for the appear- Would we rather sacrifice a few serve's oil is a type that could ruin ance of mruland and the lives of a animals and fish to offshore oil many U.S. refineries few animals than the soldiers' drilling or American lives to an oil While other Persian Gulf na- hopes and dreams and futures. war? Do we care more for a lovely tions have agreed to increase proThe risks of offshore oil drillduction to reduce the economic ing are minimal. Any spill can be sight off our coast, or young milivoid left by Iraq and Kuwait, the cleaned,anymajorleakcanbecor- tary men home to view it?
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Anna Woolrich, Computers
Gene Rockwell, Paramedics school
"I think they should get in and get out. I have my son-in-law over there and a son who might be going, and I don't want to see them over there for a long time."
"I think they should give all our soldiers a pay increase, and threaten Hussein with war if he doesn't meet a deadline for getting out of Kuwait."
Business "I think we shouldn't attack right away; we should starve them out. But if they get hostile on us, we should go in and use force."
"I would try to get all of the hostages out. I wouldn't use force unless they started it first. I think we've moved too fast; it's all kind of ridiculous for all this to for oil."
"I think that we should go and take back Kuwait for people by force."
Feature The Telescope
Friday, September 14, 1990
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Haines takes the helm New director guides disabled students into the future By Amelia Bowles Feature Editor
'They are not just disabled persons, they are whole people .with some kind of disability.' Ron Haines, new director for Disabled Student Services
"He's doing a great job. He is trustworthy and serious, but a real fun guy," said Jorge Morales, about the new Director for Disabled Student Services, Ron Haines. T_he newly-appointed director has been a rehabilitative counselor for 14years. After receiving his master,s degree in rehabilitative counseling, he worked for one and a half years in Monterey, Calif. as well as the prison at Soledad. Haines' serious demeanor belies his true nature, according to the students, who describe him as having an infectious sense of humor. Haines' ultimate goal for the center is for it to be a "support group, to allow the disabled stu- . dents to be a partofthecommunity as a whole .... to help them fit into a system that already exists." With 500 students using the center's services on a daily basis and a staff of nine people along with student employees, running the center is not an easy job. Haines said one of the most challenging areas is "the ability to expand course offerings to meet special kinds of needs for specific kinds of populations, and also to better service our learning disabled population." Palomar College is the only college in San Diego County that is completely accessible to the handicapped, according to Haines. There are only five special education teachers on staff at Palomar - one instructor for physical education, and four others who work with the learning disabled Haines says that there shouldn't be special teachers to deal with every subject disabled students need help with. This philosophy allows the students to get the same education as non-disabled students, and the general student population has an opportunity to interact with the disabled population on a daily basis, according to Haines. It's an ongoing learning proc-
ess, Haines explained, and there are no special instructional tools that are used. For the seeing impaired, all textbooks are on tape. However, these must be specialordered a month before class begins, he added. The physical education classes geared for the disabled are unique as well, according to Haines. Offerings included on campus are aquatics, exercise and weightlifting. Palomar is the only community college in San Diego County to offer two off-campus classes, skiing and canoeing, continued Haines. Two trips are taken each year, one to Lake Tahoe for skiing in January, and one to the Colorado river for canoeing. "These trips really help raise the students' self esteem," said Haines. Giving students opportunities in education and recreation is just part of the program here at Palomar. Thecenteralsohelpsstudents plan their futures. Students pursue various kinds of degrees and usually transfer to a higher institution, according to Haines. CSU San Marcos will be a real asset to Palomar's disabled population, he added. It will be the first major four-year school in San Diego County to be totally wheelchair accessible. This, combined with Palomar's campus, will be a major advantage in educating more students with disabilities, according to Haines. However, going to Palomar and continuing at a higher institution does not make getting a job any easier. If anything it's tougher, according to Haines. "One of the reasons they have to go to school is because they have to be better educated and better trained to compete in the job market," he explained. "There still is misunderstanding and problems that are thrown in their way, so competing for employment is tough." According to Haines, the words "disabled" and "physically chal-lenged" are not really appropriate words of description for someone with a disability. "A person with a disability,"
said Haines, "is really the best way to look at it. They are not just disabled persons, they are whole people with some kind of disability." The students also feel this way. "We're people, not dogs or cats," said Angie Stringer, a visually-impaired student who agrees with Haines' philosophy. The students have the usual complaints about school, but they also complain that some instructors don't understand, or want to see them as they are, concluded Haines. "Unfortunately, all they see is the disability, not the student as a person," he said, adding however, "a majority of the faculty and staff are willing to make the accommodations and try to work things out. They know that the disabled person is here and here to stay."
'We're people, not dogs and cats.' Angie Stinger, Palomar Disabled Student
Art~ntertainment 8 The Telescope
Friday, September 14, 1990
NEW uPALOMAR COLLEGE PERFORMING ARTS DEPARTMENT"
Music, dance and theater co.mbine forces By Kathy Hines Arts and Entertainment Editor
(Photo by Richani C. McLaughlin)
Dancer Dana Dominic portrays a step from "T.h e Upper Room," produced by the Palomar Performing Arts Department.
For the first time in the history of Palomar College, the departments of Music, Theater, and Dance, will officially unify under the spotlight title, "The Performing Arts Department." Until this fall semester, all three departments have been separated financially, clerically, promotional, and administratively. They have routinely put together joint productions in the past, such as the "Merry Widow," but have just now synchronized into one single artistic force. "It only seemed logical to combine the three departments since we have so many combined productions already," says Performing Arts Department Chair Joe Stanford. When asked how he was awarded the title of chair for the new department, he responded, "Good question ... " He seriously added that what it came down to was, who would be willing to do the job, and had experience. Stanford, backed with the last two yearsofmusicchair, and willingness to accept challenge, was elected by concensus from the previous! y separated departments. The embryo of unification had
been tossed around for years, but has evolved to a climax within the last year, as the Palomar College Administration geared the departments for the merger. Over the past summer, a committee was formed to make an outline of the Performing Arts Department. The organization footwork was manned by Chairman of the Committee Bob Gilson. There was not any "role model" for them to play up to, "We just made it up as we went along," says Standford. "and are still in the processes of working things out." Although the intertwined department has a stronger foundation than before, there arc still needs to be fulfilled. Incoming ticket money from performances is enough to keep afloat and "do things that need to be done," but Stanford also adds, there is a need for more district money to be able to grow. Other necessities include: support staff, clerical staff, and instructional staff. With the blending of departments, the responsibilities of one department has snowballed into a much heavier task load. Although there will be more responsibilities, many applaud the artistic combination.
For example, three year veteran music publicity coordinator, Rhoda Nevins, now has the job of publicity for all three areas of the performing arts. However, there are no hesitations of responsibility on her part, "The time is right for this ... we have so much creative energy here, and I think that it will strengthen the arts." Jacqueline¡ Weiss, a key performer and choreographer of the Palomar Dance Faculty, also dances alongside Nevins' positive opinions. "I believe that this will create alliances between the students and faculty members as well ... it will also help students discover the other performing arts within the department." "I think that we will all benefit, especially with the support we are getting from each other... and that's really important." adds Dorothie Bleth, an associate professor and head of the Performing Arts Department. The effects of the blossomed departmentwillnothaveanimmediate impact on the students, but the faculty says that there will be a positive, as well as educational effect in the future, especially with the ease of crossover.
New "Branch" grows on RTV tree By Michelle Pollino Staff Writer Radio students are hearing a different tone from their teacher this year. Not only is the sound different, but the person behind the sound is different as well. That new person is Rob Branch. Branch is the new addition to the Radio and Television department. His duties include station manager/advisor of the campus radio station KKSM-cable FM, and teaching radio classes. He is following in the footsteps of the recently retired Russ Jackson. "Russ left some large footsteps to follow, and right now my feet are a bit too small, but it is just a question of time to become acclimated," says Branch. Branch is fresh from the field as
a reporter/editor/anchor for KSDO-AM 1130 in San Diego. He has also been a Program Director and News Director for KVSD AM 1000, which is now KCEO, the sister station of KKOS-FM in North County. At the same time Branch wasalsoworkingasa parttime communications teacher at Grossmont College, when he found out about the position at Palomar "I felt it was time to move on. I wasatKSDO from4 p.m. to6p.m. and it wasn't much fun anymore, as soon as it's no longer fun you get out. That's when Russ told me about the full-time position opening at Palomar, and I thought yes this sounds great!" added Branch. Branch's enthusiasm for teaching stems from an early experience. At 14- years-old he worked
what he said, 'kid when your making it up the stairs and you tum your shoulder and you see a 14year-old kid at the bottom, stop and help him, that will pay me back." This philosophy has stayed with Branch and transferred to not only one 14-year-old kid, but a number of young adult college students. Branch adds, "If a student shows interest I will go beyond what I can do to help them. "For every job out there there is 100 applicants. What I want is for our kids to be the one applicant who gets the job, quality, not quantity is what counts," says Branch. Branch has not limited himself to radio, he has em barked upon the
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(see BRANCH -page 9)
Rob Branch replces Russ Jackson, who retired last spring. Branch has ad years of experience in media.
Team its usual best in 'Heaven' By Tony Cavallo Staff Writer WouldamemberofaNewYork crime family enjoy living in the tame, culturally void, made-ofplastic place that we call San Diego? No, he'd get bored. Vinnie Antonelli, who's played by Steve Martin in the Warner Brothers comedy "My Blue Heaven", is a Mafia informant who is moved to fictitious "Fryburg" by the Federal Witness Protection program. He has made a deal with the FBI to testify against an important mobster, so he is renamed Tod Wilkinson, for his own protection, and assigned an agent, played by Rick Moranis.
In order to amuse himself while waiting for the trial, he livens up his stay in sleepy suburbia by committing a few little crimes. These bring him in contact with an assistant district attorney played by Joan Cusack. She gets very frustrated because she cannot arrest him since he is being protected. He also explains his crimes away with ridiculous excuses, such as, when asked why he had twenty-five copies of one book, Martin pauses for a moment and replies, "In case I want to read it more than once." Those of us with East Coast Italian relatives know that Martins' character was not entirely accurate, but it was close. From his cool
saunter and expensive leisure suits to his wise-guy voice and tendency to over tip, he plays Vinnie very well. Next to "Parenthood" and "Little Shop of Horrors", it is one of his better performances. Rick Moranis, who always seems to play a fun and nerdish character, is good for the role of the stereotypical FBI agent. Starring in three ofthe top ten grossing ¡ movies of 1989, ("Ghostbusters II," "Honey, I Shrunk the Kids," and "Parenthood") he is quickly gaining popularity with the moviegoing audience. Joan Cusack, who was nominated for an Oscar as best support-
(see HEAVEN - page 9)
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Autumn "flicks" for credit By Ziad AI- Dahan Staff Writer
ART
MOVIES
Sept. 7 -Oct.lO "Free Form;" Boehm Gallery Czechoslovakian Glass Exhibit
Sept. 20 Autumn Movie Series, "The Decline of the American Empire" 7 p.m., Room P-32.
Sept. 14 5-7 p.m. Opening in the Felicita Foundation Gallery for Roy David Rogers. Show runs Sept. 15- Nov. 15. Hours Mon- Sat. 10-4.
MUSIC Sept. 16 20th annual Julian Banjo, Fiddle, Guitar and Mandolin Contest, 9:30a.m. -5p.m. "The New Expression" 280-9035 Sept. 20 Black Uhuru Concert, 7:30 p.m. Starlight Bowl 233-8493; Tickets $20- $22.50.
PERFORMING ARTS Sept. 14-15, "Carmen & Repertoire," California Ballet Company at Sea World's Outside Nautilus Amphitheatre, 8 p.m. Tickets $9.50 $24.50, 560-6741 Sept. 18 - 23, "Cats" Copley Symphony Hall, Tickets $22.50 - $37.00, 231-8997
Send Entertainment Calendar items to The Telescope, in care of Kathy Hines, Palomar College, 1140 W. Mission Rd., San Marcos, CA 92069
In keeping with the 20-year tradition, Palomar College is offering students and the community the opportunity to sample quality motion pictures through the "Autumn Movie Series. " Richard Peacock, an instructor for the course, established the Movie Series in 1968 as a community activity and since then, it has developed into a class. He says that in the past, there were few cinema courses at colleges and universities. The study of motion pictures has been slow to be recognized by the academic community mainly due to its great popularity. Yet, people studied art, literature, music and dance, but not motion picture, which combines all art forms. The films are selected mainly to assist the students with the subject area of the class. For example, when the topic is editing, the students will watch a movie that provides a
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Students have to go out of their way to specific theaters to watch foreign films. The inefficient distribution of those films does not help matters either. The series provides an appreciation for foreign films. The registration deadline to watch the movies for credit this semester has passed, but any students or community members seeking to broaden their cinema experience beyond the "Hollywood Standard," are welcome to attend the films of their choice.
Department presents 'An Evening of Contemporary Dance' By Kathy Hines Arts and Entertainment Editor
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sample of good editing, and Peacock helps to illustrate. "So there is a method to the madness," says Peacock, "I try to be as eclectic as possible." About half of the movies in the series are foreign films. "We allow American movies to dominate the motion picture experiences, but it is not the students' fault," according to Peacock.
The Palomar College Performing Arts Department presented "An Evening of Contemporary Dance," Sept. 9, at the campus theater, which marked the first production for the newly combined department. Guest performing with the Paiomar Dance Faculty, was the "Gloria Newman Dance Theater," a professional company from the Los Angeles area. The "dance makers," or choreographers from the Palomar Dance Faculty, also performed in the contemporary presentation. They include Dana Dominic, Faith JensenIsmay, Mary Neuru, and Jacqueline Weiss. The concert did not have any written theme for the audience, but rather invited everyone to interpret the physically expressive art for themselves. Weiss, who opened the concert with her solo dance, the "A wakening" explains that a contemporary dance may mean one thing to the choreographer, and may mean something completely different to the observer or dancer. "Sometimes we can give an idea what the dance is about in the titles, but how a person sees it all depends on their life experiences and how they choose to view it, either making a story or making it abstract." Contemporary Dance in general, is seen to be a modem reaction to the ballet. Perhaps the taking off of the shoes, (they are not necessary on stage, as in the ballet) symbolizes more freedom of modem expression. The ideas and motions of dance pioneers such as Martha Gram and Isadora Duncan are still very much in use today, but are communicated in more abstract forms, and allow dancers to individually express themselves. Lighting, music, costumes, and stage set ups are also part of the contemporary sce.ne. In the third dance of the concert, "At the Edge," a bed with high bedpost bars was placed towards the back side of the stage. Shadows thrown against the back wall from the bed and the dancers, including the one madly tossing about on the bed, intensified the feelings of schizophrenia. Synchronicity varied between all dancers, but the same night slip worn by all four, was a significant clue to the sometimes mentally unified personality. Quick, forceful movements of the body, backed by dark, abstract music from Wang Chung, gave the impression of hopeless madness. The dramatic performers for "At the
Edge" were Linda Illig, Rhea Johanson, Mary Neuru, and Katie Stevinsen. "An Evening of Contemporary Dance" closed with The Gloria Newman Dance Theater, in which they performed "Excerpts from Time/Frames/Windows/Stills (and other forms of loitering)."
Branch (continued from page 8) television and film medium as well. In Salt Lake City he was the host of the March of Dimes Telethon from 1965-73, and in San Diego he was assistantassignmenteditor for KGTV channel 10, in 1980-81. Branch's office displays remnants of his past and present achievements, including a wall filled with numerous radio press awards. But Branch is as humble about his past as he is about his future at Palomar. "I believe I am a learning assistant, not just a teacher. I want to be able to tea~h and to learn from my students at the same time, sort of a reciprocal method," adds Branch "When you begin a new job it's like dancing on eggshells, after a period of adjustment, students will realize that some of the teaching methods may be different but the philosophy is the same; to teach the kids all you can, while learning," says Branch. According to KKSM operations Manager Ann Abrue," Rob doesn't want to rock the boat, he just wants to make sure it keeps sailing along."
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(continued from page 8) ing actress in working girl, was perfect for her role as the antagonistic assistant D.A. and also plays a good straight-man for Martin. "My Blue Heaven" also features Carol Kane ("Taxi"), Melanie Mayron ("Thirtysomthing"), Daniel Stem ("Coupe De Ville"), William Hickey ("Christmas Vacation"), Jim Painter ("Blind Date"), and Bill Irwin ("Waiting for Godot" on stage). The screenplay was written by Nora Ephron ("When Harry Met Sally") and directed by Hubert Ross ("Steel Magnolias''). "My Blue Heaven" isratedPG-13 for it's strong language, some of which is not even in English. It's a funny movie in a light way, and has a few well done musical interludes. You will leave the theater humming a merengue.
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USIAA sheds light on city youth ROBERT COONS PULLS KIDS OFF THE STREETS AND INTO THE GYM By Tracy Wilson Editorial Page Editor "Step on that hook! Crank that shoulder into it! Keep working," yells a trainer over the deafening noise of rock n' roll music, fists slamming into bags, and jump ropes cutting through the thick air. With each instruction, the boxers work harder, throwing their weight into the punch, slamming their fists into the cushioned bag. The heat reaches almost unbearable levels as sweat flies with each jab of a boxer's fist into the bag. Near the entry way, a young man shadow boxes; watching himself move, he jabs at the air as if it were an opponent. This determined group makes up the United States Institute of Amateur Athletics (USIAA). Located on top of a coin-operated laundry in National City, USIAA works to exchange the brutal instruction of an inner city for the productive education of a gym where young men learn to develop their strengths and talents as amateur boxers. Robert Coons, founder of USIAA, began this program, which he believes works as a effective response to the growing drug epidemic. Coons feels that people are not getting an accurate look at the real problems with drugs, instead "society looks from society's perspective." As Coon explains, "They see the end result of some guy walking around like he's dead." Instead, he believes that society needs to realize that "People are survivors. When you give people an opportunity or it presents itself where they can make $6 to $700 a transaction (through drug dealing), they're going to take it." Through realizing this, Coons developed the basic premise of
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USIAA where the organization "must produce an alternative just as exciting as the sale and distribution of drugs." As Coons says, "I would rather see Leonard or Tyson in the ring boxing than in my living room taking my TV set." Drugs are too often associated with wealth and glamor, according to Coons. One of his boxers, Tony Gonzales, grew up with this illusion. Each week, eyery child in Gonzales's family received $1,000 of his father's drug money to spend as they wished. This salary being more than many college graduates hope to make, Coons pointed out that it is · difficult to choose a productive life in society when it means giving up such an income. But with amateur boxing, Gonzales now has a contract (Photo by Roman Koenig) agreement to train in Las USIAA Founder and Boxing Instructor Robert Coons holds a speed bag and intently loo~s on at Vegas and makes over other students. More boxers jump rope in a blur in the background. $30,000 a year through income and extras alone. He was the United States amateur national champion for two one out." From the entire Cana- 10-week course which concen- presently offers. With all these years in a row, an alternate at the dian team, only one of their boxers trates in such areas as financial sports, the educational classes will maintenance, the benefits of spiri- be mandatory. 1988 Olympics, and recently at- beat a USIAA boxer. If all goes as planned, the $2 A ray of Coon's light also glows tual development, interviewing tended the Goodwill Games. Now, Gonzales is considering in Dorian Ottley. At 16-years-old, skills, and contract negotiations. million facility will be completed boxing professionally since he has Ottley recently beat the Canadian · Coons hopes to expand the present by New Years. Although busigone just about as far as he can as and Mexican national champions list of classes through the assis- nesses such as Redicrete, SDG & an amateur, not to mention the fact in his class. Coons reports that tance of local volunteers who are E, and a labor union have volunthat he was offered $75,000 up Ottley is "looking like the next big interested in offering their time teered their resources to aid in the building's completion, Coons reand skills in other areas. front to box one bout at the profes- champ" at USIAA. Presently, Coons is working on ports that they are still short in Training at USIAA is strenuous. sional level. Coons says that Gonzales "sees The boxers train everyday, Mon- building a new facility that will finances to complete the building, the light at the end of the day through Friday, with the aid of service more youth who may not "We still have some money to tunnel,which can keep him away Coons, and spar every other day. necessarily be interested in box- raise, we have some plans, but it's But in addition to the regular ing. The new gym will be located going to be close." from something destructive." With the continued support of This light seems to radiate physical work out, Coons requires in National City and will expand through USIAA. Recently the the boxers to undergo additional the program to offer gymnastics, volunteers and financial backers, track and field, tennis, Tae K won USIAA may continue to meet USIAA team played against the educational training. With the help of skilled volun- do, wrestling, as well as the boxing their opponents and bring home Canadian all-star team and, according to Coons, "wiped every- teers, USIAA offers a mandatory and boy scouts programs USIAA the trophies.
Mazzarella scholarship remembers Palomar instructor she was hiking and rafting in Montana. Amazingly she still had all of her energy."
By Rich Donovan Sports Editor
On July 31 Palomar College lost instructor Judy Mazzarella to cancer. In her honor a scholarship fund has been established for a female athlete. While at Palomar for 11 years, Mazzarella developed the women's soccer team, coached women's basketball and field hockey. She also taught a student development class and was heavily student involved. "As a coach Judy put her heart and soul into it," said Maria Miller a counselor at Palomar."She was a real fighter up to the very end. Student success was one of Mazzarella's concerns and she felt that there was a need to develop a scholarship fund for a ·worthy female athlete. The Judy Mazzarella Scholarship Fund has been established. In 1965 she graduated from Clairemont High School in San Diego and then attended the University of California at Santa Barbara.While there she obtained a degree and then later recieved her masters' at San Diego State University. She then went on to get her law degree at Western University.
"She was great to talk to and served as an escape route when things got tough. I loved her and I will miss her." Bonnie Plein, Palomar Athletic Secretary
Judy Mazzarella (right), enjoys a recent camping trip with Palomar collegeaues and hiking companions Maria Miller (left) and Teri McFarland (middle). She had passed the California Bar Exam on her first try but gave up a law career to pursue teaching and coaching. While at Palomar it was very evident that she cared very much for her friends on the staff and her students. "She expected a lot from her students and was strict with them, but this was because she really cared for them. Sometimes she was misjudged because of her intensity but she really cared," said Bonnie Plein, athletic secretary at
Palomar.When Mazzarella was first diagnosed with breastcancer,"her first concern was for other women and making sure they took steps to avoid getting the cancer," said Plein. In he·r remaining days she and her husband Dayle headed out to Montana to take a last look at the house that they had been building. It was there that she died. "She was very active up to the very end," said Miller. "Two weeks before she died
"She really did get the most out of life," said Miller. People that knew her gave her the utmost praise concerning her hard-working and caring atitude. Bonnie Plein says that Mazzarella was a very positive person in her life and that "she was great to talk to and served as an escape route when things got tough. I loved her and I will miss her." She was43. To contribute to the Judy Mazzarella Scholarship Fund please contact Judy Eberhardt (x2198), Maria Miller(x2250), orTeri McFarland (x2466).
Friday. September 14. 1990
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Nolan Ryan: The best here is FOOTBALL Sept. 15 Sept. 22* Sept. 29
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On Aug. 28 I took my mom to the field by himself before a crowd The Angels scored two runs off Angels Stadium to watch the of 40,000 and getting a standing of Ryan which was all that was Angels take on the Texas Rangers. "0" before he has even throw a needed because of that lack of hit Now we are not huge Angels fans pitch is quite a sight, something support that he gets. What can he (certainly not big enough to drive straight out of Hollywood. do, he gives up three hits and they up to Anaheim just to see them The~. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .~ play) and we are not big Rangers g a m e fans either. But, weare huge Nolan g o e s Ryan fans . through We were treated to great field ¡ three inlevel seats on the first base side, nings and courtesy of a scalper. We got up there is there early to watch batting prac- still no tice and see "our boy" play catch score and L----------------------' out in the outfield and throw a little our hero Rich Donovan in the leftfield bullpen. People of has not - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - all ages were watching this marvel given up a lose. warm-up as if he were a circus hit. My mom, cheering like she is Ryan strikes out his eleventh side-show. Actually, Ryan has all watching a god (in fact she is batter of the night for his final out the makings of a circus side show; watching someone of godly charin the bottom of the eighth and his the body of a 20 year-old, the intel- acteristics) turns to me and says final out of the game. He leaves ligence of a old wiseman, and the "This guy is as old as me and he is the game to another standing ability to pitch no-hitters in the throwing 95 mile-per-hour fastovation and also leaves a little dismajor leagues, and all of this at age balls. Pretty impressive." She then appointment to me and my mom. 42. goe<; on to defend her age, telling Disappointment comparable to Before the Angels took the field me that 42 really isn't that old, that felt at the end of the summer to begin the game Ryan decided it which I overwhelmingly agree or the end of a vacation. It was was time to take his seat in the with, for fear of my life. great while it lasted but sad that i ~ dugou~ to watch his team face Since Ryan hasn ' t given up a hit is over. Angels pitcher Kirk McCaskill at in three innings , of course, I and Leaving the game my mom the bat. about 30,000 others are thinking says, "I am glad that I got see him With no one on the field Nolan no-hitter.Well, at least the guy now because he probably won't begins his John Wayne-like strut behind me is thinking it. He says, pitch next year." from the left-field bullpen to the "Ya know, the best thing about Last week the Texas Rangers dugout. Ryan, an ex-Angel him- watching Nolan pitch is that he has announced that Nolan Ryan will self, gets a standing ovation from a the ability to make history at an y play for them again next season. predominantly Angel crowd, a moment." Looks like next season mom and I He gave up a hit on the next will have to make another sure sign of respect for one of the greatest athletes ever to play the batter and ruined all of our dreams "Mother and Son" trip to of seeing the "Great One" throw game. Anaheim when Texas and Nolan A legend like him walking onto another no hitter. Ryan are in town .
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STILL LOOKING FOR FIRST WIN
Comet football has plenty of talent By Sean Dean Staff Writer Palomar College begins its quest for a second consecutive bowl appearance. The Comets made their first bowl appearance in the school's 45-year history last year,capping a 7-4 season by beating Ventura,2120, in the National Football Foundation Hall Of Fame Bowl at Balboa Stadium. Head Coach Tom Craft in his eighth season at Palomar has turned the Comets into a team to be reckoned with in the southern division of the Mission Conference. Coach Craft has on! y three starters from last year's team, defensive lineman Paul Goldberg and offensive linemen Terry Sherman
and Brad Thurman. The Comets, led by former Orange Glen High standout Brett Salisbury, have many talented and explosive new players on both sides of the ball. Salisbury, a transfer student from Brigham Young, leaves one quarterback factory to join another. Palomar has produced some quality passers in the past four seasons, Jonathan M~tchell [1986], Duffy D.a ugherty [1988] , and Scott Barrick last season. Salisbury may prove to be the best of them. Other potent weapons this season are Rancho Buena Vista standoutrunning back OJ Hall, running back Oddis Pines from Louisiana, tightendJeffRadclifffrom Torrey Pines and Jerry Garrett out of Oceanside. Garrett has people
(Photo by Roman Koenig)
Football Headcoach, Tom Craft discusses a play with Comet receiver Jeff Radcliff (right) at a recent Palomar practice. thinking he is Jerry Rice in a Comets' uniform. Others that look like they will make a big contribution this season are back-up quarterback Choo Choo Walker of Vista, and kickreturner and receiver Jose Castro of Poway. The defense has some impressive performers who should wreak havoc against opponents. Along with returning starter Goldberg, the defensive line, has Peau Atoe of El Camino, Trent Miley of Poway, and Tamasi Amituanai, a transfer student from Colorado. The linebacking core is led by San Diego State transfer Dan Stehley, and San Marcos' own Jeff Scott. The defensive backfield is
headed by two former Rancho Buena Vista athletes Marcus Rankin and Ken Johnson. Another one to watch is Robbie Fisher of Poway, also a kick returner. On special teams, place kicker Lino Persi is back for another season. Coach Craft has plenty of talent to sift through in order to find the right combinations that will give the Comets' another winning season. In the Comets' opening game last Saturday at Cerritos, things did not quite go their way, losing by a score of38-21 to the Falcons. Quarterback Brett Salisbury threw for one score to running back Todd Falk and ran for another. He finished with 300 yards passing and four interceptions.
Running back Oddis Pines made a difference in the game with a long touchdown run andreceivers Jerry Garrett and Jeff Radcliff had big receptions. The defense had a long night, trying to stop ltle the Cerritos running game and along with the turnovers and penalties , did the Comets in. Defenders Jeff Scott, Paul Goldberg and Ken Johnson were standouts on the field for the Comets. Kicker Lino Persi continued his perfection on point after attempts, proving he is an important weapon for.the Comets. The Comets will continue the season on the road this Saturday against the College of the Desert, a non-conference team.
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