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Palomar College, 1 140 West Mission Road, San Marcos CA 92069-1 487

Volume 44, Number 12

Palomar reacts to war Boggs urges 'tolerance' towards all views on Persian Gulf war By Roman S. Koenig Editor-in-Chief

TIMELINE •JANUARY 16 and 17: A day after the deadline set for Saddam Hussein to get out of Kuwait, United Nations forces air-raided strategic military sites in Iraq. The first raid was declared a success. Numerous other raids would occur in the days following. Crude oil prices also had their biggest one-day fall in history as another result of the attack.

In response to the current crisis in the

Persian Gulf, Palomar College Superintendent/President Dr. George Boggs said last week that he fmds the war "abhorrent" and supports students' rights to peacefully assemble to express their views about the confl ict. "Personally, I find the war to be abhorrent and would have hoped that every possible other avenue could have been undertaken before stepping over the line and actually attacking," said Boggs, stressing that his views on the war were personal and not an official opinion as college president. Boggs said, however, that he thought President George Bush's explanation for action was clear. "The fact is that that part of the world is strategically important to the economy of the world because of the oil deposits," Boggs said. "And Hussein did aggressively attack Kuwait and there are reports of atrocities on that country." Boggs also cited fear of Hussein invading neighboring Saudi Arabia as another factor in the reason for action. Boggs added that it was unfortunate that the allied forces of Desert Shield and Saddam Hussein could not have drawn up a plan

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Superintendent/President Dr. George Boggs where all involved parties could have "saved face." "We were there first to protect the rest of the (Middle Eastern) countries which, I guess, was why it was called Desert Shield," he said. "And then we got ourselves into a (see BOGGS- page 8)

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By Roman S. Koenig Editor-in-Chief Students who have been forced to leave their educational pursuits because of the war in the Persian Gulf have special needs, and according to Palomar Director of Veterans Services Judy Duncan, the college is prepared to help. "What we're doing is extending our services in the (Veterans Services) office here, which has always been a go-between between the VA (Veterans Administration) and the college," said Duncan. "I had a father call today. His daughter left in December and so she didn't get her grades for last semester," she explained, "and she was resolved to go to Saudi Arabia. "She was only entitled to (VA) benefits up through the middle of the month, so she owed the VA back some money but she's in Saudi Arabia," she said. The office on campus was able to provide the woman's father with contacts he needed at the VA to solve the problem. "This is an ex tension of what we've been doing all along to get them their benefits. Now we're trying to ease the transition from having to pay monies back or having to

VIEWS ON THE GULF WAR: Palomar students, The Telescope and student government president share their positions on page 4. leave school." Duncan said that one problem the college faces is the number of reservists called for duty who do not report their reason for dropping classes. . "The school is going in and making allowances so that (students) won't get poor grades, so that they can get Ws and refunds," she said. A "W" on a report card signifies withdrawal from a class. Instructors have also been giving students "incomplete" grades so that the students can make up lost work upon his or her return. Stepped up security at Camp Pendleton Threats of terrorist acts have resulted in stepped up security measures at Camp Pendleton. According to Duncan, this should not directly affect Palomar's on-base campus."Classes are still going up there, and classes are open to civilians," she said. There are civilians attending classes there cur(see DUNCAN- page 3)

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The Cable News Network (CNN) made a name for itself as live reports came in from Tel Aviv and Jerusalem during the attacks as well as reports from three CNN reporters from a Baghdad hotel. The Army reported that four American aircraft had been lost during the air raids over Iraq within the first 48 hours of the war. Israel was hit again by Scud missles, doing little damage.

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•JANUARY 20 and 21 : The United States supplies Israel with Patriot missles, successfully stopping most Scuds from hitting ground. Prisoners of War captured by Iraq. Videotapes of the men making statements indicated, according to U.S. officials, mistreatment of the POWs. Two of the men are Camp Pendleton marines. ·JANUARY 22and 23: Three Israelis were killed and 96 inured when .a Scud missle hit ground in Tel Aviv. Another U.S. jet was shot down, but the pilot ejected safely. JANUARY 24: French forces sunk an Iraqi ship planting mines in the gulf. A CBS correspondent and crew are reported missing.

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Friday, January 25, l 991

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MEETINGS GOVERNMENT Faculty Senate Meeting, Monday, 2 p.m., SU-30 Inter-Club Council, Tuesday, 12:30 p.m., SU-22 Associated Student Government, Wednesday, 1 p.m., SU22 President's Advisory Council Meeting, Tuesday, 2 p.m., SU18 Foundation Meeting, Friday, 3:30p.m., SU-22

CAMPUS CLUBS Afrikan-American Student Alliance, Wednesday noon, SU-18 Alpha Gamma Sigma, Thursday, 12:30 P.M., SU-22 American Indian Organization meets first and third Monday of each month, SU-15 Asian/Pacific Student Union, Tuesday, 1:30 p.m., SU-17 Athletic Club, Tuesday, noon Biosphere Club, Wednesday, 1;30 P.M., SU-18 Campus Advance, Wednesday noon, Clock tower Fashion Club, Friday, 1 p.m., SU-22 MEChA, Thursday, 2 p.m ., SU-I Students for Christ, Monday, 3 p.m.; Thursday, 11 a.m.; Friday, 11 a.m., SU-18 Undefeated Club, Thursday, 3 p.m., SU-18

SPECIAL EVENTS ON CAMPUS Palomar College Library displays doll collection for its January exhibit. The display includes an unusual collection of dolls, all of which belong to library staff members. The collection will run until Feb. 1. The

exhibit includes wooden, cloth, bisque and hand made Korean and domestic dolls. The exhibit is located on the third floor of the library. The library opens at 7:30 a.m. and closes at 9 p.m. Mon.Thurs. and 4 p.m. on Fri. For more information contact Jane Murray at 744-1150 ext. 2613.

SPECIAL EVENTS OFF CAMPUS Invest in the Vision is the title of Palomar Colleges' new annual fund raising campaign to raise $125,000 by year's end, will kick-off on Jan. 29 at the Rancho Bernardo Inn in Rancho Bernardo. The event will run from 5:30-7 p.m. and is open to the public. For more information call 744-1150 ext. 2733 or 2732.

NEW CLASSES MAIN CAMPUS Certified Professional Secretary (CPS) course will be offered this semester entitled CPS review II (OFED 51). The course will cover accounting, office administmtion and office technology. The course begins Jan. 28 and will meet Mondays 68:50 p.m. in B-21. For more information about this three unit course contact the Office Education Lab at 744-1150 ext. 2498. American Military, Political Involvements- This history course will analyze 30 years of American involvement in Vietnam, covering c~itical decisions made. It will also offer a perspective on the current Persian Gulf War. Begins Jan. 28, meets Mondays, 6:30-9:20, LS-24. For more information, call 744-1150 ext. 2251

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1nvest In The Vision• Palomar is about to undertake the largest fund-raising campaign in its 45-year history, with a goal of $125,000 by Dec. 31,1991. Dr. George Boggs, president/ superintendentofPalomarCollege, said "we can no longer rely strictly on state and local tax sources" to meet the rising cost of education. The 1991 private fund-raising campaign, named "Invest in the Vision", will kickoff with a special event presented by the Palomar College Foundation on Jan. 29, at the Rancho Bernardo Inn, 17550 Bernardo Oaks Dr. The event will have several brief presentations honoring Palomar's 45 years of education achievements. Speakers include Boggs, Thomas Brown, president of the Palomar College Foundation Board of Directors, and Ben Echeverria, president of the colleges governing board. Roman Koenig/Staff Photographer The event is open tothe public .. Students buy their books at the counter of the new textbook center "We plan to form an alumni asso- wing of the Bookstore. The remodeled store opened Jan. 22. ciation," said Dale Wallenius,chief advancement officer at Palomar students. held at Arizona State University, and executive vice-president of the The tasting will be held in the Palomar finished with a second foundation. The association will StudentCafetaria from 10a.m.to2 place in junior division and a ninth be attempting to contact the over p.m .. Students attending school at place in senior division. Finalist 650,000 alumni Palomar has edu- night may purchase the cookbook for Palomar in the second event cated, to ask for donations. by calling Polly Podjoe at 743were: Robert Martin, first in after"North County's population is dinner speaking, Kellye Cash3672. expected to double over the next Sheppard, second place in oral in20 years," said Boggs. By the year terpretation, Kourtney Scanlan, 2005 Palomar's enrollment is exfourth place in oratory and Katie pected to reach 65,000, more than McLaughlin, fifth in oral interpredouble last semesters 25,827 stutation and in dramatic interpretaPalomar College library disdents. tion of literature. plays doll collection for its January For more information about the exhibit. The display includes an campaign or about the kick off event call 744-1150 ext. 2733 or unusual collection of dolls, all of which belong to library staff 2732. members. The exhibit includes wooden, cloth, bisque, Korean and hand made domestic dolls. The collection will run until Feb. 1, and is located on the third floor of the Scholarship applications are library. The library opens at 7:30 now available for the 1991/92 Palomar College employees a.m. and closes at 9 p.m. Mon.- school year. All students are elidonated over $19,000 the United Thurs and 4 p.m. on Friday. For gible, and applications will be acWay/CHAD last year. The money more information contact Jane cepted from January 28 through February 22. donated by Palomar employees, Murray at 744-1150 ext. 2613. put together with other donators There are many awards being offered. For more information on helped the United Way surpass its scholarship categories and their goal of $30 million for 1990. criteria contact the Palomar ColP .J. DeMaris personally chaired lege Financial Aid Office at 744the employee campaign and re1150 or 727-7529, ext. 2366. ported that the money donated will After a long but rewarding fall go towards feeding hungary children all across the world, provid- season, the Palomar forensics team ing day care for infants, care for wrapped up the season with a first elderly citizens and research for and a second place finish at a double several different diseases. tournament in Arizona. Each year about this time a At the first half of the event, strange phenomenon occurs, the Arizona Sun Swing Festival School begins, and this year is no held at Glendale Community Col- exception. For those of you who lege, Palomar placed first in the haven't already realized it school junior division and fifth in these- has begun. As said on the KNSD 6 nior division. Finalist for Palomar o'clock news Monday Jan. 14, this The Patrons of Palomar will be were: Adam Scott, first place in year looks to be a year of change, sponsoring a "Sweets for Scholar- after-dinner speaking, Tracy Wil- both in San Diego in the world ships" fundraiser on Jan. 30. They son, third in communication abroad. will be offering a sampling session analysis,and Jessica Houde, fifth A special form of change is of dessert recipes from their cook- place in oral interpretation and in affecting people all across cambook. which will be on sale for dramatic interpretation of litera- pus, as a war rages on half way eight dollars. Money raised from ture. around the world. With nothing In the second half of the event, ahead of you but the future, welthe sales will be used for scholarships offered to local high school the Pacific Southwest Tournament come back to school.

Dolls come to life in library

Palomar helps the United Way

Speech team scores twice at dual tourney

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ANTI-WAR PROTEST- In celebration of"Moratorium Day," a day of national protest over the Vietnam War held on October 15,1970, Palomar students held day-long activities. Pictured above is student Chris Jones, who leads students in folk singing in front of the flag pole. Below the flag pole today is a plaque dedicated to those students who died in the war.

The 1991 Scholarships are here

News Friday, January 25, 1991

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Regulations may bar many from junior college By Todd Anderson Campus Beat Editor An estimated 100,000 of Californias' future community college students will be prohibited from attending college unless the state can be declared exempt from a new federal regulation for college admissions. Federal legislators in November tried to reduce the number of default student loans by passing a law which would require that students who enter any of the nation's community colleges or proprietary schools must have either a high school diploma, a general equivalency diploma (GED) or pass a placement test from the Department of Education, whether or not the student is applying for financial aid. If any of the colleges refuse to abide by the law, they will lose all

'Who is to say that a person with a high school diploma is not going to default on a loan?' Dr. George Boggs, superintendent/ ~ president federal assistance, including grants, loans, financial aid and school funding. According to CCC Chancellor, David Mertes, this would mean a possible loss of up to $200 million for California community colleges in 1991. The California Community College (CCC) Chancellors Office and Community College Presidents obtained a restraining order on Jan. 2 from the U.S. District Court in Oakland, which prevents the law from taking effect. The restraining order was extended until Jan. 24

Student government faces more resignations By Laura Woolfrey Staff Writer Resignations among Associated Student Government members continues to plague the organization as Senators Angela Snedeker and H. Michelle Futami resigned this week, bringing the total number of resignations to four this year. Garret Whitehead and Jennifer Thies were nominated at Wednesday's ASG meeting to fill the two vacancies. Snedeker and Futami both reported that one of the factors that contributed to their resignation was the lack of time they had to fulfill their duties as ASG senators. Former ASG Vice President Jason Van Foeken and Senator Christopher Tritchka resigned last semester citing the same complaint. Snedeker conceded that her grades suffered because the lack of time due to ASG duties. "The time that I spent for student government infringed on my concentration to do school work," said Snedeker. ASG policy says that student government members must maintain a 2.0 grade point average in

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community college administrators were excluded across the nation from the Department of Educations proceedings about the law, according to Mertes. According to Dr. George Boggs, superintendent/president of Palomar College, "the law was not very well thought out" before it was passed. If put into affect, it could stop an estimated 400 students at Palomar form attending and numerous more in the future. Boggs said that the federal law is in possible conflict with two state

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order to participate as an ASG rently, she added. member. "Whether that will change, we Snedeker said that personal reasons also interfered with her abil- don't know," said Duncan. "My ity to perform in school. "A lot of understanding is that Camp things came down at once," said Pendleton will be the main receiver Snedeker who was carrying 12.5 for the wounded. That's what I've been told. A friend who's stationed units last semester. Snedeker is undecided if she will out there told me that." • Duncan said the worst case run for senate next semester. scenario for Palomar is the possiAccording to Nix, Futami said bility that the Camp Pendleton that her studying time was also campus could close if the base's consumed by her duties as ASG involvement in the war continues senator. "She (Futami) didn't think to increase. that she did good enough for the "The worst scenario would be college," said Nix. that our classes would be cancelled, However, Nix commented that and our offices would be closed," when Futami was given a project, she said. it was done well. He said Futami Duncan shares concerns for will still be somewhat involved in Student Government, working on war the projects she was initially asThroughout all of this, Duncan, signed. Futami wants to concen- - speaking as a civilian and not as a trate more on her grades this se- college official, said that the war's mester. length is a concern to her. Senatorialpositionsarestillopen "Having been through the Vietfor nominations. Interested stu- nam era, that's something that's in dents can fill out forms for eligi- the back of my mind," Duncan bility at student services, located said. "That's the one thing I keep in the student union. Elections will dwelling on is how long will this take place in SU-22 on Wednes- go on. day at 1 p.m. "I would like see it nice, short,

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when a hearing will take place to determine if the restraining order will remain in place or if it possibly violates two California State laws. Results of this meeting were not available at press time. · The law, whichisformallycalled the Student Loan Default Prevention Initiative Act of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990, was added in November by Congress without any review nor opinion from any of the nation's over 5,000 colleges. Nobody in the CCC administration knows why

laws concerning admissions to state colleges. The federal law sets up new requirements for the admission of students by community colleges which conflicts with Californias' "open access policy" toward community college students. This law only requires a student to be 18 years of age to attend a community college. The federal law also states that a college ·can only use one placement test to test students, out of a handful of approved placement tests (for example ASSET, ACT or SAT), to determine if the potential student qualifies for higher education. However, last year a state law was passed prohibiting colleges from using only one placement test for a student, and requiring them to use multiple tests and techniques to evaluate a student.

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over and have our boys home where they belong. That's my own personal opinion." Duncan also said that she is concerned that the war could be lengthy if the troops get involved in a ground war. "I would hope that we can bring the fellows home. I have a couple of friends (there), one right out on the front lines in Saudi, and I have a couple of friends in that are in Turkey and I'd like to see them home." In general, Duncan said she is trying to be very positive about the events happening in the Middle East. "I'm trying to be very positive about it," she concluded. "I don't want to see the negatives and the anger that I saw with Vietnam. Again, that's personal (opinion). I've seen what a war like that can do to a nation and to people just from dealing with the veterans." She also added that she hopes people will not blame those who have been called to duty for the war that is taking place. "I would hope that we would be

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According to Director of Veterans Services Judy Duncan, Palomar College has options for students that have been called to duty in the Persian Gulf war. sophisticated enough and intelligent enough to distinguish between the fellows that are over there and the politics and the government that is involved rather than just blaming the individuals."

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Troops need our support regardless of war's length "No protracted war can fail to endanger the freedom of a <iemocratic country." -Alexis de Tocqueville ( 1805-1859) We learned a lesson in Vietnam when the war continued while public support did not. Public pressures pushed against government policies to the point of inaction; the war continued feebly. This is a lesson we do not wish to see repeated in our current involvement in the Persian Gulf; for this reason alone Americans need to continue their support for the allied troops in the Persian Gulf. Up to--and even beyond-the Jan. 15 deadline, the nation remained divided ov-er whether or not the United States should be involved in the situation in Iraq. Now the war has begun. Political spokesmen and the press speak in brilliant metaphors about the "Thunder and Lightening" of Desert Storm. But who are the individuals composing this booming attack? About 450,000 of our U.S. soldiers are now in the midst of this desert involvement. Now, with some casualties and lives lost, American prisoners of war in Iraqi hands and the prestige of America, as well as the objectives previously voiced by President Bush, all on the line, the United States is in for the longhopefully not too long-run. We have the support of the world community as well as the advantage of high technology-as we saw with Iraqi SCUD missiles falling to our superior Patriots. The only precarious aspect of thts debate seems to be the continued support of the American people. Many people say that support of our troops will dissipate as soon as soldiers start to come home in body bags. Already, a father of two children, both under three, died during his efforts in this war. With American support, his children-who will never know their father-will at least be reassured of the nobility of his efforts. Hopefully, U.S. soldiers, and their families, will not discover that the American people have traded in their support of the troops for their personal hatred of war. We all hope that this will be a short war. But if our troops are forced to stick it out for the long term, American support, our support, must be there with them.

Friday, January 25, 1990

Students speak out on ·war ..,. · Ill" ~

Do you agree .with the United States involvement in the Gulf?

Bradford Willoughby, Film "For those people who are against the protestors, I say to them, 'Where were you when the U.S. was supporting Hussein in the early '80s?' Even though it was unavoidable, I think if you're a sane person you'll never agree with war."

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Nnamdi Nnoli Jr., Nursing "Saddam Hussein bringing the Jew vs. Arab conflict into the issue is out of the question. The question is that he invaded the peaceful country of Kuwait, and he must be forced to leave. For this reason, war was inevitable."

Pat Kerns, Undeclared "Yes, my initial reaction was 'it's about time,' but I had to fight back the tears at the same time because it's frightening. It's been so good to see the support Bush is getting; once again our country is unified."

Students must take action to show support for war By Sean Nix A.S.G. President This semester and year promises to be unforgettable. There are numerous changes going on in our state and country that will have substantial effects on our community college system in the near future: increasing tuition fees, parking fees and health fees face the students. Legislation affecting enrollment requirements and financial aid offer further burdens for students. The Associated Student Government will be working on these tasks throughout the semester. However, these issues seem irrelevant when compared to the issue that the United States and the rest of the world faces today: The war with Iraq. The allied forces are risking the lives of their soldiers in the Persian Gulf to uphold the resolutions passed by the United Nations. Even though the actions taken by the United States are unquestionably supported by an overwhelming majority of the world's governments, still, many are asking the question, "Why does the United States have to lead the effort against Iraq?" The answer seems to be apparent; like it or not, the United States is the "Biggest Kid" on the block. As such, it is the responsibility of the United States to take action-if we don't who will? If there is a question concerning whether or not the United States should be in a war with Iraq, think about how Hussein is treating the allies' POWs-then imagine the fate of the Kuwaiti people. Finally, where does this leave us? Many veterans say that it is the support of the people back home that expedites the conclusion of a war. Therefore, I encourage your support of Operation Desert Storm. Even if you feel you cannot support the politics or governments involved, then at least support the troops. Though we are limited, there are several things we can do for our troops: pray-perhaps the most important thing we can do, stay informed, drive with your vehicle headlights on in recognition of our troops, tie a yellow ribbon to your car door handle or antenna and give blood-there is a blood drive at Palomar scheduled for March 1. I urge you to show your support.

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U. Pamela Brookes, Liberal Studies "I'm for it. I feel that it's not the oil question; we need to stop this kind of agression. It's nice to see that during the Reagan years people complained about all that money going to defense, but now that money is saving lives."

Jeff Little, Law and Society, Finance "I believe strongly in peace. I think the old cliche 'an eye for an eye' leaves everyone blind. People look at this as 'we Americans'-us against them-but I think everyone should look at this as 'we of the world."'

Tyrone C. Duren, l.Jrban Studies "No, because I don't think we're realizing that we'redealing with a different mentality. Every Iraqi is willing to give up themselves and their children for what they believe in, no American is willing to go to that extreme."

Karen Schei, Nursing "Yes, I think we could've been more patient because no one is buying Iraqi oil. But now I agree with the war."

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Feature Friday, January 25, 1991

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Telescope memories ring a 'Bell' for former editor By Amelia Bowles

Pomerado Newspapers editor recalls his days at Palomar College

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1980. Jimmy Carter was president. Americans were held hostage in Iran. Songs such as "Don't You Think I'm Sexy" by Rod Stewart and "You Don't Send Me Flowers Any More" by Barbra Streisand and Kris Kristofferson were on the music charts. The Library at Palomar College wasn't even built yet and the Editor-inChief of The Telescope, Rick Bell, had no idea that a decade later he would be at the helm of three local area newspapers; the Poway News Chieftain, Pefiasquitos News and the Rancho Bernardo Journal. The enrollment at Palomar at that time was 18,000 students, and it was the largest enrollment in the school's history. Leaning back in his chair at his Poway office, Bell today looks like one of the Beach Boys rather than an Editor-in-Chief. Bell grinned broadly as he remembered his days at Palomar. "Back then there were only four people on staff and we produced a four page newspaper," said Bell. "My staff and I did everything by hand as we were not computerized. We did all the paste-ups and layouts by hand as well as used a Varityper to type out the headlines," according to Bell. "It was a very small operation but in 1981 we won an award for newspaper make-up," Bell said with a smile. Bell's background is in mass communications and graphics. " Though I learned a lot at Palomar, journalism was minor compared to graphics and mass communications," he said. Bell was leaning toward a career in radio. "I had my own radio show at Palomar on Saturday mornings. It was called the Bloody Mary Morning Show and featured Country and Western music," he recalls. At the same time, Bell wrote a general music

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Pomerado Publishers executive editor Rick Bell began his journalism career when he became editor of The Telescope in 1980. review column for the San Marcos Courier. "I basically reviewed all types of music as well as concerts," he said. While still editor at The Telescope, Bell was asked to be the editor of the monthly San Diego Mobile Homes Courier. "When the editor went on vacation, I took over. I got to know a lot of people that way," said Bell. He also hung around with Warren Wilson, a former Editor-in-Chief of The Telescope and, at that time, editor of the San Marcos Courier. "Having good contacts

was important and it helped me tremendously," he said. After graduation Bell continued to work for the San Marcos Courier, writing his music column as well as working as a D.J. for weddings, parties and other events. "I was making $100 a week for writing my column and making money on the side for being a D.J. It was great fun, but then I got married and had a child so things changed," he said. As luck would have it, an opening came up at the Courier and he began a full-time job in the newspaper busi-

ness. "I started out as a staff writer and did everything from copywriting to page design," he recalled. "It was a tremendous opportunity for me. It expanded my knowledge for newspapering. If you get a good foundation of education you can accomplish anything. Palomar did that for me," he said. From the San Marcos Courier, Bell applied for a job at the Romona Sentinel, but ended up as the managing editor for the Poway News Chieftain. Ten months later he was Editor-inChief. Under Bell's guidance for the last five years, the newspaper has won numerous awards including the prestigious Western Fairs Association Award, for coverage of the Del Mar Fair. Bell said that every newspaper in the Western United States competes for this award so it was quite and honor to receive it. Journalism competition was not new for Bell. When he was Editor-in-Chief for The Telescope he competed for awards from the Journalism Association of Community Colleges competition. ''It was overwhelming going into that type of competition. I entered the spot news event but I knew I didn't do very well," he said. And he didn ' t. But, according to Bell, competition taught him how to sit down and write a story in a short period of time. "It teaches you the utmost in deadline pressure," he explained. "I just took the failings and learned from them. "I feel very fortunate. I've done a lot with only an AA degree," he said. But he does recommend that all students get a bachelor's degree. "I just haven't had the time to continue my education, even though I would like to," Bell added. Bell lives in Poway with his wife and four children. ~en he is not working for the paper, he plays basketball and collects comic books.

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MUSIC The Palomar College Performing Arts Department presents The Palomar Community Orchestra Jan. 25, 8p.m. The per-formance will be at the Poway Center for the Performing Arts, 15498 Espola Road, Poway. Robert Gilson will be conducting musical pieces from: Dvorak"Serenade in D minor, op.44," Mozart-" S erenade(E in e Kleine Nachtmusik)," Haydn"Trumpet Concerto in E flat," and Beethoven- "Symphony #8 in F." For reservations, call the Poway Center Box Office, 748-0505. Palomar College Performing Arts Department Spring 1991 Concert Hour. Concerts are every Thursday from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in the Performance Lab (D-1 0). Admission is freecommunity members, staff and students are welcome! Call 744-1150 ext. 2317 or 2316 for further information. Jan. 31-Warren Hoffer (tenor), Mary Pendleton (harpsichord) Feb. 7- Murali Krishnan (Indian Music) Feb. 14- Alfonso X (medieval ensemble) Feb. 21- Mark Durnford (piano) Feb. 28- Mary MacKenzie (contralto) Metaphore Coffee House: Sundays - Open Mike Mondays- Jazz Open Mike Tuesdays - Poetry Open Mike Wednesdays - Progressive Jazz Jam Session Fridays and Sawrdays Showcase The Metaphore Coffee House is located at 258 Second Ave., Escondido. For more information call489-8890.

PERFORMING ARTS Audition Notice for Palomar College Production "Working." Jan.28 (voice and dance) come dressed for movement, and bring a vocal selection with sheet music . An accompanist will be provided. Vocal selections from pop music or contemporary show tunes would be preferred. Jan.29 (acting) bring a prepared monologue one to three minutes in length; or, cold cuttings will be provided. Jan.30 (callbacks). Auditions will be held at the Palomar College Theatre. All participants will receive college credit. For more information, call Director Pat Larmer at 744-1150, ext. 2455. "The Lion in Winter" presented by Patio Playhouse. Play runs until Feb. 3. Fridays and Saturdays- 8 p.m, Sundays- 2 p.m. King Henry of England battles with Eleanor

of Aquitaine, with whom he has had three sons, as to who will rule his kingdom after his death. Henry favors the youngest, while Eleanor favors the oldest. The middle son hopes to play both sides against each other and come out on top. Patio Playhouse is located upstairs in the Vineyard Shopping Center, 1511 East Valley Parkway, Escondido. For reservations, call 746-6669. Ticket prices are $10 (general), $8 (senior), and $5 (youth).

ART Palomar College Boehm Gallery- "Bed Dog Ground Table." The exhibition by San Diego artist Patricia Patterson, opens at Palomar College's Boehm Gallery on Jan. 31, with a reception for the artist from 68 p.m. in the gallery. The exhibit runs from Feb. I through March

6. The VIVA Adobe Gallery Grand Opening (Jan.23) exhibit will run through March 3, showcasing various work by North County . The Gallery, located at640 Alta Vista Way in Vista, will be open Wed.- Sun. from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free guided tours of the Adobe Gallery and the adjacent Rancho Buena Vista estate are avai !able. For information about tours call 724-6121. On Feb. 1, Harry Bliss, an instructor at Palomar College will conduct an all day workshop on Life Drawing at the Vista Recreation Center. For more information contact the Gallery at 726-3499.

MOVIES 1991 Festival of Animation! Shows run until April 28 at the San Diego Museum of Contemporary Art at 700 Prospect (at Silverado in La Jolla). The festival the accomplishments in world animation. The 17 films represent the highest achievements of 11 different countries. The compositions include clay animation, computer animation, and object animation. Midnight shows feature extra-twisted films. Rocky Horror: The Rocky Horror Mini-Show, featuring live bands before the showing will take place every Friday night at the La Paloma Theatre, Encinitas. Bandsstartat 11 p.m. and tickets are $5. For more information, call 436-5808.

COMEDY Comedy Nite at 2216 El Camino Real, Oceanside will be presenting: Larry Beezer, Sheila Kaye, and Scott Jensen from Jan. 29 through Feb. 3. Sun.- Thurs., show starts at 8:30 p.m.; Fri. 8:30 p.m. and 10:30

'Pinned' on country Laura Woolfrey Staff Writer If you are wondering about the cowboy with the pin-studded hat who tools around campus in a wheelchair singing country ballads, wonder no more. He's Ken Bell, the "Steel Horseman." Bell calls himself the "Steel Horseman" because of the 408 pins "and still countin' " on his cowboy hat,Bell said that he plans to send pictures of this four-pound hat to the Guiness Book of World Records. "There ain't no record for pins yet," says Bell. Although Bell has received many of his prized pins as gifts from friends and relatives, Bell

'I made one pin from a rattlesnake tail.' Ken Bell 'Steel Horseman' likes to make pins himself from very interesting objects. "I made one pin from a rattlesnake tail," said Bell. However, some of his most treasured pins come from country musicians, such as the one he got from the country band the Oakridge Boys. Michael BagslJid/St'!tf Photos Although pin collecting is one of Bell's favorite past-times he Ken Bell sports his four-pound cowboy hat. The 408 pins justifies also enjoys singing as well. Bell his nick-name as the Steel Horseman,' and he is still collectin' 'em. says that he first started performing on stage at the Vista Entertain- likes Charlie Pride. Bell said that boy. This way Bell says that he ment Center three years ago and he enjoys singing music because could teach his 9-year-old son, that he is quite a popular attraction he "likes to make people happy." Brent, to ride broncos. "I want to However, a very unhappy brush get myself an electronic bull and there. "I got fans at the club who come regularly to hear me sing," with death almost prevented Bell teach my son to ride," says Bell. "It's always been my dream for my from ever singing again. Bell said. It was a rainy night in South son to ride in rodeos." Besides singing, Bell also uses Although Bell has a myriad of his vocal talent on Palomar's radio Carolina when Bell was hit by a station, Neo 99. Bell, a radio/ car. A local preacher was driving hopes and aspirations, singing is television major, recently started about 65 miles an hour when he where his heart is. Says Bell, "It's hosting a new country show on the struck Bell. Bell flew 100 feet and always been my dream to be a radio station. Bell also does news landed in the middle of the road. country entertainer."

' It's always been my dream to be a country entertainer... and ... for my son to ride in rodeos.'

Ken Bell Palomar College's 'Steel Horseman'

features for Neo 99. Bell also sang at the Undefeated Club's Christmas party, and will also be participating in a talent show at Leo's Little Bit '0 Country, a local bar and grill. Presently, Bell's performances are on a voluntary basis. However, Bell said that his volunteer singing work will not last forever. Bell hopes to cut a professional album as soon as he acquires · adequate funds. "Someday I'm going to have an album with my picture on the front," says Bell confidently. Bell started listening to country music when he was 17 years old. He says that he enjoys country music because "it's about everyday life." Bell likes to sing songs by his favorite country musicians such as Hank Williams Jr. and Sr., and Conway Twitty. Best of all, he

The accident left doctors wondering if he would live, spending four weeks unconscious and three weeks in a coma. · Not long after he regained consciousness, Bell was up and walking on crutches, but eventually was confined to a wheelchair because his nerves were deteriorating. Despite the odds against him, Bell accepted the realities that he would spend the rest of his life in a wheel chair. "I don't let it get me down," said Bell, "because the Lord saved my life." Bell was anxious to get "back in the saddle" to start riding broncos in rodeos. However because of Bell's disability, he was not allowed to participate. "I'm ready to ride but they won't let me," says Bell. An electronic bull seems to be the answer for this horseless cow-

Bell's car accident, causing nerve deterioration in his legs, ~as not a barrier to his vocal talent, or making people happy.

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Improvement seen for 5-15 hoopsters New head coach inherits raw freshman team By Sean Dean Sports Writer The 1990-91 season for the 5-15 Palomar College basketball team has been a season of courage and frustration. A season in which a new coach with his own system and host of new players have been put together to form a team. The Comets are led by first year Head Coach Richard Johnson. Coach Johnson brings years of experience to the Dome. Having been a high school coach in Georgia for 10 years and an assistant at Gardner Webb, (NAIA), and at the University of Georgia for the last three years before coming to Palomar. Asked what part of the game he tries to establish Coach Johnson replied, "Defense is where we put the most emphasis and when you have a team that's not capable of dominating offensively you've really got to play good defense." Johnson continued, "We do an excellent job of playing defense until the shot goes up and because of our size we're not really as athletic as we like to be so we have a difficult time on the boards." Coach Johnson's assessment of this season thus far "It's been a struggle," said Johnson. "It is a different environment. We have mostly freshman and we just haven't played as well as I thought we would play." Coach Johnson then added, "We don't concentrate; that's our biggest problem. We've got to play 40 minutes because we're not all that talented." "We've got good kids and they play hard but we've got to play really well to compete because we're really smalL"

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Stuffed by Swatman: A Mesa College defender bats a Lee Delay (44) lay-up as Mark Buras (42) trails on the play. It was this tenacious defense (left) and opportunistic offense (right) that dwindled a ten point Comet lead in their 74-7lloss on Jan. 12. The hard working competitors that Palomar have on the floor this season are led by returning starter 6'5" sophomore Mark Buras and freshman and former Mt. Carmel High School star Mike Graves, who is still hampered a Iittle by a leg injury that happened during the football season. Others on this predominately freshman squad are Paul Baldwin, former standout athlete at Escondido High School and the only other sophomore besides Buras. Six-foot seven Mike Herman (Mt. Carmel), the team's leading scorer and rebounder, former Ali-CJ.F high jump champion 6'4" Lee Delay (Torrey Pines) are both used in the coach Johnson's high post system.

Other team leaders include 6'5" Jay Kitti (San Marcos), a good shooter who can play defense. At point guard is Michael Singleton, an all-leaguer from Lynwood High School who leads the team in assists (42) and Nicholas Gehler (Mt. Carmel), who plays the off guard position. The bench consist of 6'2" Kareem Miller (San Dieguito), 6'3" Jacil Jaegers (San Dieguito), Sean Tidwell (Hollywood) and Roberto Salas. Coach Johnson was asked which players have made an impression this season. "Mike Herman, he has really played well at times," replied Johnson. "He is in a difficult transition phase, he's 6'7" and a lot of high school players when there that big they tend to

stand around and then all of sudden you come in here and you can't get it done, Herman has played welL" Others that Coach Johnson mentioned were Mike Graves and Nicholas Gehler but the one who has come the farthest is Lee Delay. "Since the season started he has really gotten better, he has been a very pleasant surprise," said Johnson. One of the downfalls of the season though was not on the basketball court it was in the stands. There has been a lack of team support from the student body here at Palomar. "It's been a big negative," said Johnson. "I think we are fairly exciting, we don't play as

(see BASKETBALL- page 8)

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Everything must be just ducky for now departing Palomar quarterback Brett Salisbury. He signed a letter of intent to attend Oregon University, is going to take the spot vacated by senior sensation Bill Musgrave and to top it off, just got married. What more could any other 22 year-old want? This is Salisbury's big break, in a sense something the rest of us non-athletes can identify with. Who could resist an educational internship that after two years promised a six-figure contract, fame and social importance. After two years playing for the Oregon Ducks, Salisbury hopes his golden arm is ready for the NFL Salisbury knows what is expected of him: he had the brass to ask the Alabama University football coach how many times the team was going to throw. Welcome to the NFL' s minor leagues, Brett, where "Corporate Fitness" majors with 2.85 grade point averages play until your agent can deal you into Prime Time. Careful, this place has had its share of washouts. Can anyone remember Todd Santos, the general of a high powered attack at San Diego State and, at the time, the all-time leader in passing yardage? Now Santos is a fallen man, at least from society's view. He's not a pro quarterback, so he has lost it alL Why is there no mention of the education he received (maybe) at San Diego State? Brett Salisbury could end up tossing for obscene amounts of yards for the Duck, even become a Heisman award winner. But is this why anyone should attend an university? End the sham. What great disgrace is there if collegiate football is dropped in favor of a NFL minor league? The Todd Santos of the world could be avoided and college could return back to its roots.

In. the how did this happen department: having covered the Comet's wrestling team, I was numb when I heard they placed a lowly ninth in the state finals. Emotions are somewhat mixed, half of me wants to write it off by saying

Out of Leftfield Salvador Marquez "Wait 'til next year"; half of me wants to start throwing office furniture. Wait 'til next year guys, and look out for that flying desk. Deanna Sodoma, wheelchair athlete and Telescope feature, should receive kudos, however, for finishing first in her division, fourth overall in the San Diego marathon - not bad for the li rst try. Maybe she'll join Tom Dempsey (kicker of the longest NFL field goal) and Brett Salisbury as the elite or Palomar College sports. Or perhaps, we'll see her in a Nike commerciaL And yes, I partied when the 49er's lost in the play-offs. Finally, America's football champ won't come from such a wuss, Yuppie town. I mean, let's get real sports fans: San Francisco, the scarlet and gold, as champions of football, a true grit sport? May they gag on their mw fish and oat bran muffins! And I'd give away my Pete Rose baseball card if their defensive linemen don't drink white wine. Football prediction: there are many others more qualified to predict the Super Bowl than I, but why not? If Hostetler doesn't give up the ball, and if the Giants continue their physical defense, if Bahr has a strong leg and if the wind is blowing in the right direction, and the planets in the right place ... who am I kidding: Buffalo by 17.

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Friday, January 25, 1991

Default (continued from page 3) Also affected by the new regulations would be amnesty courses and their students. Community colleges are directed by the Department of Education to offer these classes, but could not if the state is not excluded from the new regulations. These conflicts will be the center of debate at upcoming hearings to determine if the law will remain in place. Kentucky, Tennessee, New York and Florida also have upcoming hearings concerning the new regulations. According to Boggs, the intention of the law was to reduce the number of default federal student loans by only allowing students with high school diplomas. Boggs noted, "who is to say that a person with a high school diploma is not going to default on a loan?" Boggs said he believes Congress feels that students with high school diplomas will be less likely to default on a loan, "however, they (Congress) have no data to show that students with high school diplomas will do bcLLcr in school or be bcucr able to repay the loan." According to research by the American Association of Community and Junior Colleges (AACJC), community colleges arc not the focus of the law and in fact have a very low percenwge of student loans that dcfaul t. Palomar has only

a 16 percent default rate, according to Kent Backart, dean of student support, from federal loans issued around 1986-87, which are the loans that are just now beginning to become eligible for re-payment, compared to estimates of 40-60 percent default rates for proprietary schools. High default rates at propriet.ary institutions occurs, according to Herman Lee, director of Admissions and Records at Palomar, because a lot of these schools are able to lure student.<> in and obtain federal loans for the students. Many student.<> do not feel that they receive a proper education and thus refuse to repay their loan. When a student defaults on the loan the college or institution they had attended is responsible for repaying it. Boggs, who is on the governing board for the AACJC and on the AACJC Federal Relations Commiuee,said that many AACJC members have expressed a desire to reduce the number federal loans that do default, but have offered other solutions. One idea is to give colleges or institutions some influence in deciding which students will receive loans through more stringent testing and evaluation prior to the acceptance of the loan. "We (the colleges) don't won't to get into banking," said Boggs. "But as long as the college is going to be responsible for the loan, we should be involved in the selection of which students will receive loans."

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Boggs (Continued from page 1) position where it appeared like no one could save face, and it's too bad that there was not some way that a plan could have been developed (where) Hussein could have saved faceandret.reatfrom Kuwait and stabilize the area." Boggs, in general, would have liked to have seen more rest.raint used in the Gulf conflict. On the home front back at Palomar College, Boggs said that he supports students' rights to peacefully pro-

test for or against the war. He stressed that students on both sides of the issue must show tolerance for each other's views. "The thing I think we have to remember is that colleges are places where people can express different points of view and should be allowed to express those points of view," satd Boggs. ':I think we need to be prepared for students to express their points of view," he added, saying that everyone "must express a tolerance for all points of view." Boggs believes that there should be a forum for students, faculty and stafftoexprcss their views, but said that care should be taken so as

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high paced as we will next year but the games are still exciting because most of them are close and we're not getting blown out." "Ifwedowhat weare suppose to do we have an outside shot for one of the three play-off spots out of our conference for the state tournament." Johnson added about the Comets, who are 2-3 in conference play. "But we are going to have to beat somebody we are not suppose

to beat and we are going to have to beat everyone we arc suppose to beat." It will be a difficult road for the CorneL~ but the will is there. Coach Johnson want.~ to end the season in a confidentdirccuon. One that will make it easier to work in the spring and the summer and get bcucr ready fornextseason. "Sincemostofthe these kids will be back next year and if they can end the season on a

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Alumnus donates $25,000 A successful investor who began his college career at the age of 67 has donated $25,000 to Palomar College, his alma mater. Berkey presented a check to Palomar officials. The money is earmarked for two new scholarships: the Mildred B. Berkey Nursing Scholarship, in honor of his late wife, and the Barney B. Berkey Scholarship for Foriegn Trade. A former resident of Vista, Berkey entered Palomar College as a freshman in 1978. He completed requirements for an associate of arts degree in one semester. To make this happen, Berkey comp',tcd several courses by examination. He successfully "tested out" of 33 units. With the pcrll)ission of college officials, · who recognized his high level of competence, he was allowed to enroll in 72 units at one time. Anyone taking 12 or more uniLS in one semester is considered a full-time student at Palomar. "I actually received 75 units of credit that semester," Berkey said. "I haveS I ,000 for any student who will match that, and $2,000 for anyone who can beat it." "He had a 3.52 grade point average, which isn't too shoddy," said Virgil Bergman, who was Palomar's dean of inst.ruction at the time.

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