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Homecoming royalty crowned in 'historic' fashion By Roman S. Koenig Editor-in-Chief Homecoming tradition returned to Palomar Nov. 9 in time to celebrate the college's 45th anniversary. Richard Douglas and Trish Hobbs, sponsored by Alpha Gamma Sigma and Extended Opportunity Programs and Services, were crowned king and queen at the Saturday event. The turnout for the joint Associated Student Government-Alpha Gamma Sigma festivities, given the theme "Returning to 1946," was excellent, said ASG Treasurer Anthony Montroy. According to Alpha Gamma Sigma member Heather Douglas, who chaired the publicity for the events, 459 students voted in the elections for the court as well as king and queen, topping the 360 students who voted in the fall student senate election. Students chose eight courtmemhers out of 18 candidates. Montroy said Homecoming and Comet Week events cost nearly $2,000 to put on, which he said was well worth it, given the quality of the festivities.
RomanS. Koeni r/Staff Photographer
Homecoming Queen Trish Hobbs {left) waves to the crowd while sitting next to King Richard Douglas as they are escorted off the San Marcos High School track on Nov. 9 after being crowned. A photo essay highlighting the day 's events is located on pages 8 and 9.
HEALTH SERVICES BOOKED THROUGH DECEMBER
Johnson's announcement prompts rush for HIV testing By Sara Skol Staff Writer Magic Johnson's announcement that he has tested H TV positive and the implication that he contracted the virus through heterosexual contact deluged Student Health Services with calls for HTV testing. AccordingtoNursePam Webb, the health center is booked through December for HTV testing, although there are still a few openings for testing on Dec.lO. The test is given once a week, on Tuesdays, at the student health center. About 13 students can be tested a day. A Public Health Service nurse, who does the testing, only divulges test results to the patient No test results will be given over the phone. A $2 charge for HTV testing goes towards an AIDS education fund. Webb requested that scheduled appointments be kept. "It's unfair to those wanting an appointment when there is no space available," Webb said and added that testing beyond this semester will continue if funding is available. Although Health Services has been busy testing for the contraction of the HTV virus, they have also been aiding students with preventive measures of other illnesses. The flu shot drive promoted by Student Health Services has proved to be a success, according to Webb who said only enough vaccine for eight shots is left. The health center started with enough vaccine for over 300 injections, Webb said. Marjory McCory, Student Health Services staff member, said her flu shot "helped a lot." McCory said she thought more stu-
dents got flu shots this year because the "protocol", that is , the restrictions for getting flu shots were eliminated. There are no age limitations or health specifications to qualify for the shots. Student Health Services is also celebrating the Great American Smoke-Out which begins Nov. 21. Lung cancer is the leading cause of death in women now, according to the Cancer Society. Webb said she wants to encourage students to get their blood pressure taken and pick up a free cancer survival kit at either the Palomar health center and the Escondido center. The kits not only contain pamphlets with tips on cancer prevention and also includes buttons that say "Kiss me, I don't smoke." and a book of matches without heads.
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