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ELESCOPE Friday, March 19, 1993

Palomar Community College, 1140 West Mission Road, San Marcos CA 92069-1487

Volume 46, Number 16

Accident maims student By Mireille Samson

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Palomar student Yvonne Verger

A Palomar student may be blind in one eye and her face permanently altered as a result of being hit by a suspected drunk driver in Escondido on March 13, according to the family. Yvonne Verger, 28, was driving down San Pasqual Road in Escondido early Saturday morning when Escondido resident John HamiltonreportedlysmasbedhisFordF150 truck into Verger's Volkswagon Jetta. ACC<Xding to police reports, Hamilton was driving an estimated 65 mph down the curving road when he went across the center divider and hit V arger' s car bead on.

Vecger and Hamilton were taken to Palomar Hospital in Escondido. Hamilton is being treated f<X a bruised heart and other minor injuries. The family reports that Verger sustained a compound fracture in her right leg, a broken right wrist and nerve damage to her left eye, which may leave her blind. All of the bones in the her face were shattered, shifting its entire left side a quarter of an inch. The fractures reached up into the skull, where a piece of bone was lodged during the crash, said Verger's sister Debby Verger. The right side of her face~ fractures as well, including the jaw, although her teeth are only chipped, Verger said.

V ecger sustained other minor injuries to therestofherbody, whicbcouldhaveworse, said Debby Vecger. "If she hadn't been wearing her seatbelt, she would have been dead for sure," she said. After two extensive surgeries, Verger got a plate put in her left cheek, pins in her left leg and a rod put in her right leg. Verger's neurosurgeon said that be was fairly certain she does not have brain damage, and if she does it will be very minor, only affecting her mem<Xy. According to her father, Bert Verger, Verger came out of a drug-induced coma on Wednesday. • See ACCIDENT, page 12

Students rally against proposed fee hikes By Christine Doan

Staff Writer "This is a warning to Pete Wilson-OOn't get me angry or you'll wake a sleeping giant Have the guts to come up to the front line and see how angry we students are."Thistbreatfromlaid-offGeneral Dynamics employee Mike Burns, came at the open forum rally held March 12 at the Student

Union. The rally was in protest of the fee inaeases the Gov. Wilson proposed for the fall semester. The poposal calls for per unit fees to go to $30 and differential fees to be raised to $104 per unit ACC<Xding to a packet handed out by the Associated Student Government, the tripling of the fee will most likely put an end to all hopes low and middle class students have of a higher education. Enrollment of students with bachelor's degrees has already dropped 50 percent and is expected to go down even more once the increases are in effect. Although the enrollment figures of students holding bachelor's

degrees are looking grim, Presi- tell them to." dent/Superintendent Dr. George Not only did the ASG urge stuBoggs said that students in general dents to get involved, but other were dropping out of school be- studentsspokeoftheneedformore cause of the inaeased fees. involvement on the part of the stu"We've already lost 4 percent dent body. of our students with the 650 per"No one likes to face the truth. cent increase in tuition fees from We all seem to be in our own little fall of 1992-93," he said. world. It's about time we all wake "'They want to rob us," said up and face reality," said student ASG Senator Joseph Coyle about Mario Silva the legislators in Saaamento. "All "We've got to get in there and those legislators up there are in petition with letters and make those make-believe land. They're look- phone calls,"Silva added. ing for us to bail them out They Fifty letters and close to 200 want to bargain our future with participants were the result of last fool's gold." week's rally. ASG senator Tom ASG Senator Jim Coyle spoke · Anderson felt the rally "had a poor with Bill Larry, who is a friend of turnout but got a lot ofletters writWilson, and convinced him to ten (to the legislators)." lobby on behalf of the students. "'The legislators were available "We need to continue to send to hear the phone calls made at the those letters against the fee hike to rally. "Friday is when the legislalettbemkoow tbatwedohave people tors are in the district after being in in government on our side work- Sacramento all week," ASG Presiing to keep fees low," Coyle said. dent Lowell Kepics said. "Education is aright, nota priviIn an effort to get more students lege," said ASG Senator Rebecca involved in speaking out against Faubus. "When are you going to the fee increases, the ASG will get up here and do something? continue to have petition-signing, (The legislators) are not going protestpostcards, letter-writing and to do anything unless you free phone calls to the legislators.

Dominique Mierowski places her letter of protest inw a collection box at a rally on March 13. The letters will be sent to Sacramento.

KKSM shuts down after recent thefts By Salvador Marquez

Open Forum Editor KKSM suspended its broadcasting on March 15 after a series of recent thefts and vandalism to the studio. How long KKSM will be off· the air is yet to be determined. The theft of a$500 sound effects CD library, the music beds (background music) and the key to the news room, as well as vandalism to the equipment checkout records cabinet spurred the voluntary shutdown ofKKSM' s transmission according to Kyla Maney, KKSM program director. The station will be back on the air as soon as the items are returned, said Maney. Broadcasts might also continue if the newsroom locks are changed and a security arrangement is made. "Wethinkit'sonlyoneortwopeople . who have to ruin it for the 55,000 potential listeners we have," said

Maney, citing the approximate number of cable and campus listeners. "I hope the thieves feel guiltier than sin." The annual lip sync contest, slated for March 28, has been rescheduled for April 1. Maney had hoped that KKSM would be on the air in time for the contest. Furnishing the front door with a doorbell system that would alert the radio studio inside - an idea proposed by Maney - would cost between $1,500 to $2,000, according to Mike Ellis, director of Buildings and Grounds. In a conversation he bad with KKSM adviser Rob Branch, Ellis said that Branch felt the station would have to wait until July 1, the beginning of the new fJSCal year, to consider such an expense. The cost of such a project would have been higher than normal because of the March 1 work request deadline, said Ellis. After the deadline, Buildings and Grounds contracts

outside agencies, <X charges overtime for an emergency rush job. At the latest, KKSM would rebroadcast at the beginning of the Fall semester, if all other alternatives fail, said Maney.

The theft was the last straw The decision to halt broadcasting was a result of a Feb. 9 staff meeting. In response to prior thefts, Maney decided thatifanotbertheft was committed, KKSM would shutdown. "In the past, the things that have disappeared are really hot CDs and albums," said Maney. "A banner was stolen on the day of the Natasha's Ghost concert, a banner that was donated to us by a local business." One of the stolen items, the music beds, will be difficult to replace, said Priscilla Borlan, production manager. "Over half of the music beds come straight from the manufacturer," she said. The sound effects library can be par-

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MEETINGS GOVERNMENT Associated Student Government, Wednesdays, 1 p.m., SU-22 Faculty Senate Meeting, Mondays, 2 p.m., SU-30 Foundation Board Meeting, Every other Thursday, 3:30p.m., SU-22 Governing Board Meeting, Meets second an!) fourth Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m., in sse. Inter-Club CouncU, Tuesdays, 12:30 p.m., SU-18 President's Advisory CouncU Meeting, Meets the flrst and third Tuesday of each month, 2 p.m., SU-18

CAMPUS CLUBS Afrikan-Amerlcan Student Alliance, Wednesdays, noon, SU22 Alpha Gamma Sigma, Wednesdays, 10 a.m., SU-22 and 5 p.m., SU-17; Thursdays, 12:30 p.m., SU-18 Bible Study, Wednesdays, noon, A-14 Business Club, Tuesdays, 2-3 p.m., B-6 The Connection, Fridays, noon, SU-22 Criminal Justice Club, Wednesdays, 1 p.m., P-32 The Cultural Club, Wednesdays, 1 p.m., SU-15 The Earth Club, Thursdays, 12:30 p.m., clocktower EOPS, Thursdays, noon, TCB-4 FRATSO, Every other Wednesday, 2 p.m., Q-1 Friends of Bill W, Mondays, noon, SU-22 Gay and Lesbian Association, Tuesdays, 3:30p.m., SU-17 The Geology Club, Every other Wednesday, 4:30p.m., ES-10 LDSSA, Fridays, 7 a.m., LDS Institute MEChA, Wednesdays, 5 p.m., SU-16 Native American Student Alliance, Fridays, 1 p.m., SU-15 Phi Rho Pi, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2-4 p.m., SC-4&5 Photography Club, First Tuesday of every month, noon, Photographyroom Pre-Physical Therapy Club, Thursdays, noon, A-5 Psychology Club, Every other Friday, 1 p.m., SU-17 Rascals, Thursdays, 1 p.m., SU-16 Single Parent's Club, Tuesdays, 1-2 p.m., SU-22 Undefeated Club, Thursdays, 11 a.m., DSPS office Veterans Club, Fridays, 1 p.m., SU-18

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NEWS IN HOCUS KKSM, ICC host contest KKSM andthelnterclubCouncil is hosting the fourth annual lip

sync contest on Thursday, Aprill. Everyone is encouraged to participate. Th..e event will be held in the Student Union from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. First prize is $200, second is $100 and third is $50. Family Fitness passes will also be awarded. For more infonnation, contact Kyla in Q-3 (KKSM) <X Dougie in SU-28B (ICC).

Club members â&#x20AC;˘ s1gn songs The American Sign Language Club is presenting a Song Sign Competition on Friday, April 2. Cub members will sign to songs for the enjoyment of others. The performance will be held in D-10 at 6:30p.m. Tickets are $3.50 and can be purchased in P-8 from 12:30p.m.to 4 p.m. and at the door. For more information call 744-1150 Ext. 2394 or 744-3478.

Mammograms .provided at reduced prices A licensed X-ray technologist will be on campus Wednesday,

DEADLINES ADMISSIONS Spring 1993 Graduates. Deadline to register for spring graduation has passed. ThenextdeadlineisJuly 1 for summer graduation Adding a class. Deadline to register for or add a semester-length class has passed. Registration for short-tenn and open entry I open exit classes continues throughout the semester. Dropping a class. Through April 23, a student may drop with a grade of "W." Instructor's signatUre required. Summer Semester 1993. Return intent cards in person by April 23 to receive summer class schedule and PAR apJX?intment. FaD Semester 1993. Return intent cards in person by June 1 to receive fall class schedule and PAR appointment. (Note: Before submitting intent to register cards, COillplete a -"Student Update/Exemption certiflcation" f<X the semester you plan to attend.)

CAFETERIA SPECIALS MARCH 22-26 Monday: Vegetables and cheese sauce, roll Tuesday: Baked chicken, mashed potatoes, vegetables, roll Wednesday: Spaghetti. salad, bread sticks Thursday: Chicken fried steak, potatoes, vegetables, roll Friday: Manicotti, salad, garlic bread

(MENU SUBJECT TO CHANGE) Send news calendar Items to The Telesco~. In care of Cherlyn Wisdom, 1140 West Mission Road, San Marcos, CA 92069.

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Screenings will be held from 9a.m.-4p.m.intheHealthCenter. Appointments must be scheduled in advance. Mammogramscost$65 for students, $70foremployeesandmust be paid prior to appointment. Formoredetailscall 744-1150 Ext. 2380.

CSUSM hosts PowWow California State University, San Marcos is hosting a three-day pow wow beginning at 6:30 p.m., March 19 until4:30 p.m. Sunday, March21. Over 50 tribes will participate in Intertribal Dancing. Native foods, arts and crafts will be offered as well as other dance competitions. The cost is free. Palomars Native American Student Alliance will host their own pow wow on campus on Saturday, March 27. It will be from 10 a.m. to midnight on the football fleld.

Tony Munoz, Palomar student and member of the Earth Club, demonstrates to members how to cook biscuits in a solar oven.

Groceries to be given away Alpha Gamma Sigma is holding an opportunity drawing on April 15 at noon in front of the clocktower. Prizes include: a $300 black onyx necklace, $360employment/ resume service, $100 in free groceries at Lucky's, $100 w<X'th of free gasoline, three free? memberships at Shooters' Emporium in Escondido and many more gift certiflcates and free dinners.

Rummage sale on campus The Parent Advisory Council is having a rummage sale to ben-

efit the Palomar College Child Development Center. It will beheld on Friday,March 19 and Saturday, March 20 beginning at 9 a.m. on the front lawn of the main campus. Donations may be taken directly to the center. For more infonnation call Ann at 744-1150 Ext.2575.

Citizenship award given at May graduation The David R. Cement Citizenship Award will be presented at the Commencement Exercises on May28. The winner will have his or her name engraved on the plaque that remains on display in the Student Union in addition to a personal

plaque and $100. Candidates must be graduating sophomores and have attended Palomar for four consecutive semesters. Quality and significanceofhis/ her service to the community will be the primary aiter.ia. Scholarship, leadership and character will also be considered. Nomination entries may be picked up and returned to the Student Activities Office in SU-21 through Thursday, Aprill.

Palomar to host spring job fair There will be more than 40 employers on campus Wednesday,March 31 from 9:30a.m. to 1 p.m.forthecollege'sannualspring job fair. The fair will take place on the lawn between the Student Services Center and the Student Union. Employer representatives will be accepting applications for parttime and full -time, temporary or pennanent positions. For more information contact BarbaraClay,springjobfaircoordinator, at 744-1150Ext2363 or 727-7529.

Welding contest The Vocational Industries Club of America is holding a welding contest for local high school students at Palomar College. The competition will beheld in the Welding Technology Center on Saturday, March 20, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Friday, March 1~. 1993

NEWS Patrons dedicate Court By Mireille Samson

"It was a dream of the Patrons · day is compact disc, and there· s a who planned, executed and worked project in the works to modernize so diligently for the Carillon the tai>es which are about to wear clocktower that some day this area out" would be improved and made a · Nimmo said the Patrons wish to place of beauty." purchase the compact disc system The Patrons contributed over itt an estimated $4000 to replace $4000forrenovationmaterialsand. the old eight-track sound system the college paid for the labor. The currently in use. entire renovation cost was approxiDr. Merrilee Lewis, assistant mately $6000-$7000, according to superintendent/vice president for RickKratcoski,Palomar'sgrounds instruction, said the new Carillon Court would be enjoyed by many supervisor. Construction began on the new people. court last summer and was com"The music provided is also a pleted with the planting of four welcomerespitefrom our day here, trees on March 4. and I find that the music some"It's pretty unique. The carillon times reminds us to stop, relax and uses actual chimes to strike the attend to nature for a couple of hours and the Westministerchimes minutes," she said. before the hour," Rowe said. "We hope all who pass this "It's been playing like this for way will linger a while and study, 20years. or meditate .and commune with "Basically, the technology to- nature or each other," said Nimmo.

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The new Carillon Court, dedicated by the Patrons of Palomar on March 5, gives the 18-year-old clocktoweranexpandedbrickseating area It forms a circle around the tower's perimeter. The patio has four new planters with plants and trees, along with brickwork and rocks placed· directly underneath the clock tower. Previously, four benches around the base of the tower were the only seating available. 1be Patrons funded the project to beautify the area surrounding the 50-foot Palomar landmark. "Last summer the Patrons decided it was time to make their dreams come true," said Phyllis N"unmo, president of the Patrons of Palomar.

Perot urges students to ·volunteer for 'United We Stand' By Mireille SaiDIOD

Media Coordinator John Baker. Retaining the grassroots style and language of his '92 campaign speeches, Perot In his first appearance in San Diego on spoke about government waste and prioriMarch 13, Ross Perot urged students at the ties to get the economy back on its feet University of California, San Diego to serve again, all the while turning on the Texan their country by joining his watch-dog orga- charm. "The people in Washington are your sernization. His nonpartisan. nonprofit corporation, vants," said Perot "But by now you're sayUnited We Stand America, is devoted to ing, 'Boy, some of them are sure living bringing about necessary reforms in gov- ·well.'" Perot addressed the issue of base cloernment . This was the third stop on a seven-city, sures in California, asking students if they'd three-day tour of California in which the rather be drafted or keep military establishments open. Texas billionaire made his appeal "What if we were getting ready to go into Perot spoke to a full house of 1,200 in the Ballroom at the Price Center with an esti- World Warm, and(instead of) getting ready mated 4,000 listening outside, according to to start your lives, you're getting ready to go

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trying to squeeze out the special interest groups." Doug Willen, a graduate psychology student, said he wanted to see Perot give more solutions to the problems. "I'm always disappointed when I hear Perot talk about so many problems and never offer specific solutions," he said. One volunteer working for Perot urged students to become members of United We Stand America. "H they want to do something about our government I think students should Goin) because they're not going to have a country if they don't do it now," said Escondido resident Gary Rasmussen.

Quoting Cicero in his commentary on what should be done in Washington, Perot said that a balanced budget, a full treasurY and fewer arrogant politicians was what the country needed to recover. The audience inside was attentive and supportive, interrupting Perot with applause an average of once every minute and a half. One UCSD student who listened to Perot's speech outside was disappointed that he did not address certain issues in his speech. "It's good to see Perot come out here," said Mark Rotenberg, a senior majoring in computer science. "I would have liked to

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ASG. Commercials that would have run during the blackout, will run at a later date, sind Brown. "I'm concerned that people will think the radio staff is made of a bunch of thieves," said Maney, who also fears that, because of the thefts, KKSM' s budget next year will be cut by ASG. In the area of promotions, bowever, some fear that KKSM will be damaged by the shutdown. "A couple of People have disagreed with my decision," said · Maney. "I have some unhappy campers." Robinson said promotion deals with the Belly Up tavern and Soma nightclub were in progress when the shutdown was ordered. "With the schedule that we have at school already~ we're on air for 'X' amoun..t of time," said Robinson. "It's hard to maintain a listening audience."

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Rising tuition results in Scholarship deadlines squeeze on ·Financial ·Aid By Paul Raineri Staff Writer

Piuomar' s financial aid office has cut back its student service hours in order to process the increased amount of applications being received, according to Minerva Gonzales, director of fmancial aid. Gonzales said there has been a slow but steady rise in the amount of Board of Governor Grants over the years, but that since the price per unit increased from $6 to $10 last fall, a 55 percent increase has occurred. In addition to state B,O.G.G. applications, the ~umber of federal pell grant applications have also risen. So far for the 1992193 year, the amount of grants is at $1.8 million and is expected to climb to over $2 million. "It's important that we process the appli-

cations we have now and get those students their money," Gonzales said. While the amount of applications has grown, the office has also lost four staff members, two are on disability leave and two were promoted to differentdej>artments. As a result of Gov. Pete Wilson's proposed $30 per unit fee increase, Gonzales expects an even greater increase in the office's work load. .To prepare for this, she is attempting to implement a phone service which will allow students to receive information withouthaving to wait in line. '11lis will free me up from constantly having to answer the phone while I'm helping someone at my window," said Bobby Janes, an office specialist. "I suggest students apply for financial aid early, before they enroll," said Gonzales.

Applicatioos are being accepted for the following scholarships. The deadlines for submissions are on March 22, 1993 except where otherwise noted.

EDITH WEBSTER- Four awards of $300 are available to students continuing at Palomar in the fall, and four $600 awards for students transferring in the fall. Indicate on application which caregory you are applying for. Submit autobiography, transcript, and schedule. Deadline for sumussion: March 29, 1993.

IVIE FRANCis WICKAM- Awards ranging from $1000 to $4000. Available to 1993 graduates of Palomar. Preference is given to art, music, or education majors. .Submit evidence of financial aid, transcript, schedule, autobiography, and letters of iecommendation. Applicants must first apply· for graduation evaluation at the RecordS Office and indicate _the date this was done. · SAN MARCOS-ESCONDIDO JUNIOR WOMEN'S CLUB- A $500 award offered to a single female parent with a 3.0 GPA. Must be a returning full-time student. Submit autobiography, transcript, and schedule. · LAKE SAN MARCOS KIWANAS- Five $300 awards. Available for transferring or continuing students and based on fmancial need and scholastic achievement Submit autobiography stating college and career plans and financial aid. Also · included transcript, schedule, and acceptance letter if transferring.

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RONALDT.PAGEMEMORIAL-A$150awardformajorinradio,television. pbotograply, or graphic communications. Student must be returning for a second year and have a 3.0 GPA. Preference is given to single parents. Submit transaipt, autobiography, and schedule.

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VISTA EMBLEM CLUB f294.. Five $200awards for transferring or continuing students. B~ oo achievement and financial need. Submitll'aDSCiii>t. financial aid, and autobiography explaining goals and coDe~ and career planS·

Despite the deteriorating ecooanic state of the California school system, the prospect of transferring to a four-year school looks optimistic, according to Robert Larson, director of the Transfer Center. · Although tuition at the four-year level is continuously on the rise, an increasing amount of Palomar students are extending their education at four-yearuniversities, says Larson. Programs and faculty are being cut but it shouldn't take more time to get a degree, he added. Private schools suffer least from the budget crisis, but cuts taken from the state's public schools are equal. "Last year the California State system had greater cuts and in 93-94 the _University of California will experience bigger cuts," Larson said. Students at community colleges have the advantage when universities review applications. "They're hardly taking any freshmen and sophomores anymore," he said. "H you're a transfer student you get priority."

Palomar College's Transfer Center provides both resources and serviCes to students. According to Larson, students should "get started early, even if you don't know your major and school. We can save you from taking courses that are irrelevant" Staff in the Center can aid a student in the choice of a school as well as with application processes. Other services include transcript evaluations and help with fmanCial aid. Students may also contact a school from the office. Larson recommends that students first consult the Counseling Center and get additional information from the Transfer Center. Representatives from area colleges will bemeetingwithPalomarstudentsthismonth. Schools included are California State University, San Marcos, San Diego State, University of Southern California, University of California, San Diego, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and United States International University. Students will have the opportunity to meet With an adviser who can provide information on majors, university life, housing and financial aid. The represen-

RUTH MCDONNELL BUSINESS SCHOLARSHIP- A $650 award for student in a business-«iented progmm who is resuming, continuing, or furtbering a business career dlrougb classes. Prefer person who 1m lost a position due to acquisition. company transferor closure~ who has returned to college. A GPA of 3.0 is preferred. Sutmit transcript, autobiography, and schedule.

FimDEJUCK W. SPEERS MEMORIAL- A$500scholarshipforan outstand· ing journalism student transferring to a four-year school in the fall. Submit autobi· ograpby, fmancial need, transcript, and scbedule. tatives will help students make sure they are meeting all requirements and evaluate records, Larson said. Students should be prepared with questions and make an appointment in advance for the representatives.Contact the Transfer Center, located in SU-1 and SU-3, at 7441150 Ext 2552. The Center is open on a walk-in basis. It is open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, 8a.m. to4p.m. Thursday, and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday.

Here's laughing at you! Along with next week's regular features, The Telescope will also feature four-page insert affectionately known as The Tellascoop. In honor of April Fool's Day, The Tellascoop will be jam-packed with articles lampooning everything from campus life toDr.Boggs' hidden past Look for it on Tuesday, March 30 in newstands all over campus.

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By Sandy Kraisirideja

Arts and Entertainment Editor Enough is enough. For everyone who is the least bit confused, it's time to set something straight. Grunge, the latest trend monopolized by the immortal youth set, involves all clothing which is comfortable, flexible and durable. Let's take it from head to toe. First. long hair is essential for the complete look, but not necessary. If you have dreads, even better. Second. the baseball cap worn backwards or the beanie cap add an attiblde to the whole ensemble. Third, longjohn shirts or concert T -shirts worn underneath any kind of flannel (the more tom up the better). Fourth are the baggy jeans (same creed on flannels applies here) and knee-high shorts. Last but not least are the shoes. Dr. Martens are popular, but their popularity is a strong reason why a lot of people are being blmed off by them. As one Dr. Marten groupee said. "When they started selling them at Nordstrom, I knew it was time to fmd some new shoes." Actually, any kind of boot will do. Even tennis shoes such as Adidas are acceptable. This, of course, is all arbitrary. According to Brandi O'Neil, manager of Gamma Gamma in Encinitas, anything goes with grunge. "It is a kickback style, a cross between hippie ideals and thrash (punk rock of the '80s)." Indeed. the styles of the '60s and early '70s have flooded the clothing market in a tidal wave of nostalgia. Flipping through spring cataloguesofmajordepartment stores, one gets the impression that they've traveled back in time. How could a style, initiated by the demigods of the Seattle music scene- Nirvana andPearlJ~etheprevailing dress among urban youth? O'Neil suggests that grunge was wellreceived because punk and death rock styles are dead. including that "heavy metal has been on a resuscitator for so long that people were looking for something new," she said. ThemanagerofHot Topic, an alternative clothing store located in the El Camino Real mall, who preferred to be called Chelsea, argues that grunge is on its way out and that kids, who are the foundations for trends, are already coming up with fresh ideas. "Grunge was a statement of clothing that somebody labeled. The reason why they dressed that way was from a lack of funds to buytbenewestfashion,"Chelseasaid. "Since they didn't have the money, they went to thrift shops and started their own style, which rich people have capitalized on," he concluded.

Chris Farra shows off his Dr. Marten shoes which can be an important part of the "grunge" ensemble. Farra's jeans, T -shirt and long hair also follow the trend, monopolized by youths, which dictates that clothing be easy to wear, cheap and unfashionable.

This capitalization on grunge may destroy its most appealing trait, its inexpensive cost Although the best placeS to put together a grunge ensemble are still the Salvation Army, neighborhood thrift stores and Disabled Army Veterans, the style is DOw being imitated at such mainstream department stores as Nonlstrom and Macy's. However, mainstream and grunge style are as compatible as coffee houses and high school jocks. To buy an outfit from a trendy store known for mimicking the latest fashion and call it grunge is to completely miss the point As O'Neil states, "Anything cheap and accessible is the key to grunge." But what about attitude? Do the people who march to the grinding rhythm of grunge possess a certain disposition that justifies their dress? Alexis Brazel of Off the Record feels that

there shouldn't be an attitude associated with grunge, saying "some people may dress that way and not like it or vice versa." Damon Bell, an employee of Catwalk, agreed with Brazel, stating that a lot of what grunge is about is "faddish," that everyone has separate manners and there is no certain way you have to be. GlenDietrichofLou'sReconlsdisagrees, however, pointing out that it kind of helps "to act like you don't care about anything." Since this style had its genesis in Seattle and festered among the up-and-coming gamge bands, attitude is far from lDlacceptable. Just think back to the "free love" standards of the Haight-Ashbury district in San Francisco. With all the comparisons between grunge and the hippie cultme of the '60s and '70s one could not help but wonder if Seattle will become the next cultural mecca in the '90s.

O'Neil said on the subject, "Seattle had its big heyday years ago when it began. The San Diego local rock scene is the hotspot DOW." She added. "Underground culblre moves too quickly to catch hold of. When you label a place a mecca, it' salready moved on." Dietrich's views were along the same vein. "Seattle reached its height with Pearl Jam and Nirvana and now the local music scene is getting cool," he said. Reiterating Dietrich, Brazel commented that San Diego may be the next cultural movement So grab your Bi.rlcenstocks and Sblssy gear and stake out your fashion territory. If what Brazel. Dietrich and O'Brien said is true, come this summer Zonies from Arizona will be showing up in clothes that look like they came from straight out of your closet

Friday, March 19, 1993 The Telescope

OPEN FORUM POINT

CouNTERPOINT

Kids dine on catsup, Mom keeps Lexus

No substitute for good homemakers

By Salvador Marquez

By Cherlyn Wisdom Campus Beat Editor

Open Forum Editor

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eral contender, accomplished one thing in hex failed bid- she revealed .,__"" the appalling state of childcare in this country. Here is an individual, a respected lawyex with a salary in six figures, who invested only $700 a month on the care and upkeep of hex child.Sadly, Baird is not alone in this crime against children - it seems to be indicative of how we treat our young. Is it so unrealistic to expect that we as a society invest more than "quality time" with the next generation? Our children are taken care of by illegal aliens (who can be taken away at any moment), low-salaried teachers (who need second jobs) and learn in substandard facilities. We subject our children to conditions adults would fmd deplorable. Not so long ago, catsup was considered a vegetable in school cafeterias. In California, it's illegal for drivers and passengers to be without seat belts, but it's fme for school children ride buses without them. It's time to reevaluate what, as a society. we consider as important. As an investor will buy low to sell high, we need to invest more in our children or we pay the price. Nannies need to be regulated and trained. And yes, higher salaries will attract more quality people, but who bettex to take care of your children? Of course, not everyone can afford pexsonalized childcare. Business and government should elevate the importance of childcare centers, teachers, schools and facilities to the level that it merits. And that's going to take money. What if that does? Is not the future of our country every bit a security matter as the numbel' of tanks or fighters we have? Granted, in tight budget times like these, that is nigh to impossible. But consider the alternative and the message we are sending to children: the Lexus has priority over you.

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If you were married with children, would you stay home or pursue a career? (Photos by Michael Kline)

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Photography "I wouldpursueacareer. I would need the money to raise my child."

t's 10 a.m., do you know whexe your kid is? Millions ofchildren are left by their parents at day care centers to be raised by total strangers. Although not all day care centers are bad, I am from the background that the best care for children is by their parents. After all, you can't pay someone to love your child. Mothers claim that without a job they cannot make it financially. For some this is true. For others, a job only provides for fancy things that are not all necessary. Motherhood is a full time job. Raising a child is a big responsibility. The child needs love and nourishment as well as a clean environment to play in. Children need lots of attention from their parents. Why doesn't the government considel' paying the parent who chooses to stay home a salary? There are few trustworthy day care centers anymore, and with child molestation on the rise, I wonder why people still put their kids in one. I am aware that not all molestations happen in day care centers, but Âˇwhy take chances? Not all day care centers are sanitary nor are they close to being any kind of learning environment In one study, four out of five of the known and inspected metropolitan day care centers were rated inadequate. Building codes were seldom enforced. Children were kept in overcrowded centers with few staff and little, if any, programmed activity. And a lot of television watching takes place. Children are not being taken out to play, even when there is a park right across the street. I grew up without having to go to a day :care center and I am grateful that my Mom

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Kayoko Nomura Undecided

"Both.Iwanttoraisemy child while I pursue a career in graphic arts in my studio at home."

"I think education is important. In ordel' to educate and train him/ her, I would need to be educated."

"For the fii'St couple of years, r d stay home and raise my child, then pursue a career."

"I'd prefer to work. r d like to be an intrepeter. If possible, r d like to take care of my child and husband too. "

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Out of the Inkwell 'Wacko" offended by The Right Stuff' Steve Troop

"Mr. Stoneface" and "Cheers" tickets 0

n Wednesday, I was fortunate enough to see the taping of the third-to-the-last episode of''Cheers." Up until that point, I was sorry to see it go off tbe air. But not anymore. This is not to say that it wasn't fun. At 1:30 am. my girlfriend and I arrived at Paramount Studios, believing that we would be the ftrst two people in line for the elusive ''fllmed before a live studio audience" tickets. We were wrong. No less than 12 people were there ahead of us, some in their cars and another group in sleeping bags, fast asleep next to their pile of beer cans. We camped out among them decked out in layers of clothes with books, blankets and two coolers stocked with junk food. And, of course, our friend "Mr. Stoneface" was there in all his glory. He was the guy right next to us in line who, throughout the night, barely moved or slept and never uttered a sound. He just sat there on an inflatable seatcushion staring blankly in front of him while listening to his Walkman. The only time this clown did move was when he opened his knapsack and pulled out a sleeping bag and little cot-like camping pillow. I bet he does this every week. Eight a.m. finally rolled around and Paramount slowly opened its doors. Sleepily, our clan (there were well over 65 of us by now), filed in to get our tickets. We returned at 5 p.m. to wait in another line for two hours while the V.I.P. guests were seated. Stoneface returned, this time with a rather hairy friend. 1bis time, we found out that he could smoke, too. We had tickets 24 and 25. The studio announced that only ticketholders one through 27 would be admitted. Out of 230 tickets passed out that morning, less than 30 hopeful fans were admitted. We were in, but they seated the two of us 10 rows apart. After enduring an eternity listening to a horrible stand-up comedian, the show finally began at about 8 p.m. It's sad to see a great show like "Cheers" to go, but it is time. What was once a welloil¢machine has been reduced to a show in which the cast and crew just run through the motions. If I wanted that I could just watch reruns of "Small Wonder."

"We hold these truths tO be self evi- paper he argued that any governmental dent ..." With these words Thomas Jef- assistance to religion divided society and ferson began the Declaration oflndepen- produced "pride and indolence in the dence. The central premise of this docu- clergy; ignorance and servility in the ment was that leaders ruled by the will of laity; in both superstition, bigotry and the people, not by tbe will of God! persecution." Michael Barder' scolumn in the March A small prayer before school, or the 5 issueofThe Telescope shows that some passing out of a pamphlet encouraging people still find this to be a revolutionary abstinence may seem trivial. idea · The Supreme Court. however, has There can be no doubt that Jefferson found that "The breach of neutrality that would have been one of those "wacko is today a trickling stream may all too uninformed liberals" who perpetrate the soon become a mging torrent, and in the idea of separation of church and state. words of Madison, "it is proper to take In a 1802letter to the Danbury Baptist alarm at tbe ftrst experiment on our liberAssociation, Jefferson clearly stated the ties'." Madison, ·and the court, agree with Founding Father's position on this issue; "... the whole American people which Barder when he says "it is time that declared their legislature 'should make Americans stand up for their rights." no law respecting as establishment or Foremost among those rights is tbe "right religion' thus building a wall between to a government of the people, by the people, for the people," free from the church and state." James Madison could also be counted influence o~ any religion. as one of us "wackos." In 1785 he pubSean Fitting lished Memorial and Remonstrance Classified Staff against Religious Assessments. In this

ASG needs to be more accountable I just found out that the Student Government has a budget of around $70,000 to $100,000 to play with. I think that the whole student body would like to have a say in how this money is spent before the ASG gives it away to tiny special interests. It would be interesting to see something like a budget report, including how much money they get from students and what they spend it 00.

Here are a few sugestions on ways to spend the money that would beenfit the entire student body - rather than just a

I am a student ofPalomarCollege and am currently taking night classes and work during the day. I also have a parent who takes Palomarclassesatnight Since we live together, we carpool to the campus. Unfortunately, my classes end between 30 to60minutes before my parent's classes. Therefore, I have been waiting in the cafeteria until the later classes let out Recently, I have been made to leave the cafeteria at 9 p.m., before the 9:50 p.m. classes have been let out, and have been forced to wait outside these chilly, damp nights for close to an hour. Why are evening students treated as second-class citizens oo this campus? We pay the exact same fees as tbe day students and yet do not have equal benefits. 1bis seems extremely unfair to myself and many others. I hope something can be done about

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select few: A Palomar College Computer Bulletin Board System, Magazine and Newspaper Infotrak CD Indexes for the library that go back further than 1990, redecorate tbe hideous cafeteria and make the big capital "P" on th hill look better. Other students probably have more ideas, no doubt. The ASG ought to have a suggestion box ·and make it known what their powers are.

the cafeteria hours. People need a place to go while they wait for others to get out later. Denise M. Wood

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Friday, March 19, 1993

Out of Leftfield Salvador Marquez

Detnand your .b ucks back! llJell excuse me, I thought I lived in a ff democracy. Lucky for me, my student president and his pack of senators saved me from my ignorance and reminded me that Palomar College is nowhere near anything that resembles a democracy. After all, a democracy is a state where the will of the people is heard by its rulers. What infests our college, however, is a junta of politically narrow-minded individuals. Take their latest boondoggle. In the grossest example of conflict of interest, the founder of the Palomar Gay and Lesbian Association(andappointed~SGsenator)JonBazan

convinced the ASG to give the group matching funds to participate in the "March on Washington" gay rights demonstration, Apgl23-24.

'Now any campus group with an axe to grind can take the money students originally donated to save our education.' This money would come from the student representation fee fund - the fund originally slated to fight budget cuts and fee increases emanating from Sacramento. Now any campus group with an axe to grind can take the money students originally donated to save our education. Bazan's unrelenting plea to the ASG was since GALA represented roughly 10 percent of the school, it is entitled to 10 percent of the representation fund. Fme, Mr. Bazan, let's start slicing the representation fund pie into parts - all the feminists get so much, the fundamentalists get their share, the Democrats get some and the Republicans (since they own this county) get a huge slice. Sooner or later, two things will happen. What was once considered a surplus will now disappear. Each dollar donated through the student representation fee can be translated into bullets in a war to stop a maniacal governor and his cut-happy ways. The less bullets, the less effective Palomar will be in this fight. The other result is that any pretension of student service the ASG had is now shattered. Why pretend to look after the interests of all students when all you have to do is represent a political group and demand your cut Remember, whether the money is used to benefit everyone by lobbying in Sacramento or just a few, it must be used by students in apolitical manner. The speech team couldn't use the money to go to a conference, but a campus Opemtion Rescue club could use it to go anywhere it pleases. By giving GALA a ticket to Washington D.C., the ASG has broken Locke's "social contract" it had with tbe students of Palomar. Get involved, sign petitions to demand a campus-wide vote on this issue. Or if you'd prefer, go to the ASG office and demand a refund of your student representation fee.

The Telescope Friday, March 5, 1993

ARTS~ ENTERTAINMENT Book art on display at Boehm By Christine Doan Staff Writer

A unique art exhibit will be on view at the Boehm Gallery until April 20. The display is a presentation of art books combining literature and artistic endeavor, brought to the gallery by Brighton Press. President and founder of the publication company Bill Kelly, hopes this exhibit will "bring in a wide range of understanding" and that the audience will "experience the open relationship between the artist and writer." "Each book bas a lot of strength. We develop things for a strong visual and ver001 balance," Kelly said. One such resourceful piece, "Life in the Woodcuts," was done by 88-year-old Henry Sternberg. It consists of a number of,woodcuts that document his life. Kelly felt this book "spoke really well" and showed what the essence of the presentation is about words creating images and vice-vezsa. For those people wanting to see works from the bestoftheliteratureandart worlds, Brighton Press at the Boehm Gallery is the . place to go. Call 744-1150 Ext. 2304 for details.

'FIRE IN THE Performing Arts March 27 and l8- The 1992-93 Orchestra Chorale Season's fifth performance titled Classic Choral Concert will contain music from Haydn, C.P.E. Bach and Beethoven. Among the performers to appear will be Lord Nelson Mass, Heilig, Choral Fantasy and Steven Gray. The event will be held in the Howard Brubeck Theatre at 8 p.m. on March 27 and 2 p.m. on March 28. Call the Palomar College Box Office at 744-0136 for more details.

Spring Concert Hour Performances are given each Thursday from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in roomD-10. Admission is free. March 25 - Kim Lundgren and Jane Masur (flutes) Aprill - Angarola Guitar Quartet

Spring Cinema Series A compilation of independent films from around the world screened in room P-32 every Thursday at 7 p.m. Admission is free. March 25 â&#x20AC;˘ Meeting Venus (England). Glenn Close as an opera diva? See for yourself in this behind-the-scenes comedy about the feuds and fobles of an international theatre group. Aprill â&#x20AC;˘ Jou Dou (China). Directed by Zhang Yimou, this Academy award nominee's beautiful cinematography cannot hide its sttong indictment of traditional Chinese attitudes toward w<men.

Send A&E calendar items to The Telescope, care of Sandy Kraisirideja, 1140 West Mission Road, San Marcos, CA 92069.

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Onaclear,starlessnigbt,aglowing, shimmering object appears from out of nowhere and descends upon a hapless victim. Suddenly, snatched from the earth below, he finds himself aboard a spacecraft surrounded by OOld four-foot aliens with large black eyes. Was this a scene from Paramount's new movie on alien abduction. "Flre in the Sky?" I wish it was. Thismoviewassobad I wished I bad been abducted by aliens instead of having to sit through this cinematic waste of celluloid. Although billed as being "based on the true story" of Travis Walton, a loggez in Arizona who claimed be was taken by UFOs, the majority of the film deals with five of Walton's fellow loggers who must prove they didn't murder him and just concocted the story to covez their crime. The direction by Robert Liebennan leaves much to be desired. Best known for such landmark films as "All I Want For Christmas" and the 1987 Christ_. mas episode of"tbirtysometbing," Liebennan is batting a thousand with "Fire in the Sky."

I really don't know why Lieberman made some of the choices he did. The ftrst third of the movie is an extended flashback which leaves the audience in the darlc as to whether or not the loggers are telling the truth. By two-thirds of the way through the movie you've beard these loggers whine and ccy that they are telling the truth so often that you just want the movie to end. There should have been some action; what about a car chase, or a bombing? Even a fist fight would have been good. All anyone did in this movie was talk. and nobody really said anything. Truly, "Flre in the Sky" lacked any real focus. When the abducted loggez is finally found, nobody believes be was taken. Sure, he was found naked, incoherent, and

unable to speak, but does this matter to anyone? No. Not even the purple scars all ver his face convince anyone he was abducted. Essentially all the characters are almost indistinguishable from the others, aside from physical characteristics such as glasses, beards, and bats. And the performances rival those of the cast of "Hee Haw." On the plus side, however, was aftfteen-minute special effects sequence by Industrial Light & Magic. They did an excellent job of creating the illusion of a weightless environment Try as I might, I couldn't see any wires or harnesses. But the acting was so bad that trying to find these wires was the only thing that entertained me. The alien spaceship looked more like a volcano than an interstellar spacecraft and half the time the aliens were clearly men in rubber suits. All in all, the special effects were medioae at best Besides the anti-gravitational scene, no other scenes in the movie bad good special effects. Despite attempts at depicting a "true story" ofalien abduction ,this film fails in the storytelling departmentit'slikewatcbinga Perry Mason episode only to fmd that the jury can't make up its mind.

The Telescope Friday, March 19, 1993

'Like Water for Chocolate'- a tilJD to sink your teeth into · By Jeff Robinson Staff Writer

With all of the traditional "safe" films that are forever being turned out by the HollywOQd big boys, the educated moviegoer is constantly looking for something different to sink their teeth into. Miramax' s new release "Like Water For Chocolate" is . definitely a film that should satisfy everyone's appetite. This Mexican import tells the story of Tita, a young woman who, by family tradition, is to remain unwed so that she can tend to her mother until she dies. "I gave the name Tita to the character in honor of a great aunt I had who was also denied marriage," said screenwriter Laura Esquivel in a recent interview. · "Her story was very sad. She died shortly after her mother because she didn't know what to do with herself," Esquivel added, "In honor of the real Tita, I wrote this story the way I would have liked it to happen for the real person," she added. It's ashame the actual Tita' slifecouldn't have mirrored her screen persona. Tita falls in love with a man who, to be near Tita's side, weds her sister Rosaura. Unfortunately, her mother and R~ both sticKlers for family tradition, recognize and despise the love that exists between Tita and Pedro and do everything they can to keep the two separated. Y areli Arizmendi, the actress who plays Rosaura, became fascinated with the complexity of this character during the audition process. ''Everytime I read, it's always the

Marco Leonardi and YareU Arizmendi star in "Like Water for Chocolate," now playing at the Hillcrest Cinema's. bad character that I tend to like," said Arizmendi. "There's more drama, there is iffiore cllange happening in those characters than in the good characters of the piece." And the character of Rosaura is just one of the many interesting individuals that make up the cast of "Like Water For Chocolate." Much of the grandeur that is accomplished in th~ film can directly be attributed to the worlc director Alfonso Arau put into the production. ''The financing was very difficult because it was 10 times more expensive than the normal Mexican film."

Through private loans and pre-sales to foreign distributers, Arau gained the financing he needed to begin shooting his film, which probably would never have been touched by American studios. "In Mexico, there's room right now to really create new ways of doing film," said Arizmendi. Arau added, "In Hollywood, the budgets and press~ for money is so high, the freedom for creativity in film is very little." He realizes their fixation with "the bottom line" attributes to the negative images of

Hispanics in American cinema. Ari7Jilendi agreed with Anm saying, 'The minute they hear you're Latina it's 'O.K. you can play these five roles' -the maid, the exotic dancer, or those kinds of stereotypes." Arau hopes to get rid of this typecasting by developing more films similar to "Like Water For Chocolate," which is a prime example of the efforts being made to get positive Hispanic roles onto the screen. The film will begin its exclusive engagement today at the Hillcrest Cinemas.

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Strip rock down to its nuts and bolts and you 'II find Laura Shawen. Forget metal, forget punk, forget grunge. The 27year-old guitarist and singer does rock n' roll the old-fashioned way straight, hard-driving and unpretentious. "I looked for seven years for the right sound," Shawen said. That included adding Judith Quinlan on 12-string guitar and vocals, Gregg Anderson on . drums, Eric Roggenstroh on bass and Chris Vitas on electric-violin. Shawen worked as a backup singer in Washington D.C. for a mainstream group she described as ''mostly Top 40." Later, while playing alternative music with her second husband she wrote her first song. It was then that the Maryland native decided it was time to fmd her own niche. In 1989 she grabbed her guitar and headed for San Diego, originally looking to form an "all-girl" band. She abandoned the idea when she couldn't find the right players, but she continued to persevere. Four years later, after a lot of hard work, and a few hard times, she. got the sound and group she was looking for.

"They thought I was crazy when I wanted to add the violin," she said. "But I could always hear the strings." Shawen has been compared to everyone from Kim Carnes to Stevie Nicks (she said she hates it when people do that), but her lusty alto is all her own. With Vitas' violin solos, which range from graceful to gritty, the final product is music that's a combination of gutsy and chic. Shawen writes all of the music andlyricsfortheband. Shedoesn't have any particular method for creating her songs. Sometimes the mood makes the music, other times the music makes the mood, she said. She also looks for inspiration from the rest of the band. "I like to learn from the people I play with," she said. Theband'snext goal is tofind a record label. Earlier this year they put out a six-song EP titled "Not the Same." · In the meantime, Shawen will continue to amuse hei: fans which she said includes a mixed brew of everyone from "headbangers to rockers over 50." If you fit between these two categories, Laura Shawen will be appearing at W .D, Pabst in Point Lorna on March 27 and at the Gorilla Pit in Imperial Beach on April10.

Friday, March 19, 1993

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break open a close match as the C001ets went on to defeat the Southwestern ApacheS 7-2 Tuesday afternoon at Palomar. Accocd-

Happy H.annukah sports fanatics it is NCAA Tournament time. March Madness, ing to Coach Dr. Nan Haugen the team's two weeks of the most intense and emo- depth was a big factor in the triumph. "TheirllUJ,llber one, two, and three singles tional basketball in the universe,is underway. I foc one will be glued to my set for playezs are really good but we are much every heartwrenching minute, a sedimen- deepez," said Haugen.- "My number one tary rock planted directly in front of the playez lost, my number two player woo, and number three player lost But numbers four, tube. It seems ironic that after all the uproar five, and six came through." After the six singles matches, Palomar ovez UNLV being left out of the Tournaup 4-2. All the matches were vezy was ment the Rebels lose in the first round of the lowly NIT. Coach Rollie Massimino was important including Jami Reynolds' fJrSt without his star forward, I. R. Rider, but that conference singles match which resulted in is no excuse for letting his team virtually a6-1,7-5victory.ThedoublesteamsofKara Schazenbach-Suzi Stumm, Jessie Harris"giveup" on their home floor. I tboughttbatUNLV ftredJenyTarkanian Jami Reynolds, and Lisa Gerrick-Becky in ordec to clean up the program. It is quite Weaver dominated the doubles teams of evident that corruption in the Rebel ranks Southwestern. Each team won their match extends much furtbez than the basketball in straight sets not allowing more than three program. A basketball coach cannot enroll a games in any set "We have been working on our doubles playez in a class that conflicts with his schedule, then mark him in attendance in and it has showed," said Haugen. "The that class while the playez is out of town, and doubles teams were really good. It's nice to write his papers for him. Some serious house know that you have doubles in case you need it. Let's say after the singles matches cleaning is in ocder. Geagia Tech is the darkhorse team of you go into doubles 3-3 or down 2-4, even at the tournament Point guard Travis Best is 2-4 you can still do it but its tough because the most underrated player in the nation and you have to win all three. KnoWing that we forward Malcolm Mackey is a force. Bobby have strong doubles makes me breathe a Crem.ins has his team tired up after their little easiez." With the victory ovez Southwestern, the upset of North Carolina in the ACC finals. Comets up their overall recocd to 3-2, 2-1 in Michig~. Arizona and Vanderbilt( The top seeds in theRamblin Wreck'sregion)areall conference play with their only loss coming overrated teams that struggled down the at the racquets of the Grossmont Griffins. Palomar's next match will be Thursday, sbnetch. · The only tbilig that I am thankful for is March 18 at Mesa College against the San thatl will be able to enjoy the games without ·Diego Mesa Olympians. While the team being battered by the caoophinic yells of does not consist of any "olympiaDs" coach Kara Sc:hazanbacla smacks a forehand as her father looks on. Dick Vitale. Vitale, while being among the Haugen says the team . must go into the most knowledgeable coloc men on televi- match focused. "Mesa is a team you can't take lightly. sion, is a boor and a showman. Let the game Mesa is a team similar to Southwestern, they be the show not the annoUDCel'S. Personally I am pulling for Long Beach have a couple of good playezs. I think we State. My hometown boys are playing ex- will be O.K. if evezybody plays well and we bnemely well. Coach Seth Greenburg has led stay focused." Results oftheMesa-Palomarmatch were his team to upsets ovez Kansas, UNL V and New Mexico State. Not since the days of unavailable at presstime. Palomar will be mediately balked at the umpire that Miller Jerry Tarkanian have the 49' ezs been to the looking to avenge their only conference loss By Kristlan Pope had turned his leg in on purpose to advance Staff Writer the Comets next match will be at home as big dance. Go Beach. 25 versus the Grossmont to first Thursday, March Whatever the outcome at least we know The argument was moot as the home Griffms. whoever wins is going to Disneyland. . Who says college level athletics aren't plate umpire ignored Palomar's pleas and competitive? sent Millez to first thus loading up the bases Just ask the Palomar baseball team who for City. Consequently, the next City batter had to fight for a victory at home March 16 rocketed a double off of Walter sending in againSt defending conference champions San two runs. Palomar answered in the bottom half of Diego City College. the same inning with four unanswered runs Mike Walter, after a poor perfoonance at By Christopher C. Holmes home one week ago against Harbor, had a including a double by Walter, his second hit Spons Editor no-hitter through 6 1/3 innings letting up of the day. The Palomar College softball 16 and improving her record to 17-1. only two hits and two runs in Palomar's 6-2 Rob Plarski had two hits including an team got back on the winning track Palomar was coming off two RBI triple for the Comets. Palomar's Chris victory ovez City. With the Comets (10-10) leading 2-0 in Gorr and Ed Thompson each had two hits by defeating the Grossmont Grif- disappointing losses to Central Arithe top of the 6th with two ou~ two men on and one RBI. Kevin Francis also had one hit fins 2-0on Wednesday March 17th zona in the GoldenwestToumament base, two strikes against San Diego's Zack for the Comets. at Grossmont College. the previous weekend Palomar capNOTES: Palomar, now 3-2 in league Miller and Walter throwing a one-hitter, The Comets were led by pitcher tured second place, losin.g only to the Walter threw what looked to be a pezfect play, lostto San DiegoMesa4-1 March 13 Kim Ward. Ward threw her fourth games to Central Arizona, the top at Mesa Centerfielder Chris Chavez and strike. Howevez the ball hit Miller on the left second ~man Andy Panganibaneachhad . no-hitter of the season, striking out nlted team in the nation. lowez portion of the thigh Walter im- two hits for the Comets.

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Friday, March 5, 1993

Final Four Preview

By Kristian Pope

By Sean Dean

Sports Writer

Sports Writer March Madness is fmally here as college basketballs elite 64 team field vies for the coveted title of 1993 NCAA cham-

The NCAAFmalFour features some of the most evenly

matched teams in the history of the tournament. Here is a rundown. East Finals-Cincinnati, led by Nick Van Exel, defeats North Carolina to get their second Fmal Four bid in as many years. DARKHORSE: Penn. Midwest Finals-Indiana may be without Allan Henderson but the Hoosiers will redeem their loss to Duke lastyearin the semi-finals with agutsywinovel'theBlueDevils. Bobby Knight and Calbert Cheaney lead the Hoosiel' charge into the Fmal Four. DARKHORSE: Xavier. Southeast Finals-Florida State and Kenb.Jcky will slug it out with the Seminoles,poweredbyOlarlie Ward and Bob Sura, earning a ticket to New Orleans and a final four shot DARKHORSE Memphis St. West Finals- Michigan, paced by the awesome post play offorwardsOnis Webber and J uwann Howard. steals a victory away from new local heroes Long Beach State to return toF"malFouragain. Arizona and All-American Ollis Mills will flounder. DARKHORSE: Long Beach St. Championship game: Michigan meets its Big Ten rival Indiana in the fmals, avenging two regular season losses by defeating the Hoosiers and capturing the crown.Party in Ann Arbor.

pion. Indiana should have no problem getting to the mid-west regional championship game but the run to the 'Fmal Four' will end there when they meet two-time defending champ Duke. Darkhorse: Cal. The East Regional features two top rated teams in North Carolina. the top seed, and Cincinnati.North Carolina is the top seed and is led by All-American Eric Montross. Cincinnati returns to the tournament aCtamaking a run to the Final Four last year. These two will battle it out with North Carolina making it to the Final Four. Darkhorse: Virginia. The Southeast region is probably the toughest in this year's tournament. Seton Hall is my pick here to reach the Fmal Four. Darkhorse: Utah or Westa"D Kentucky. f"mally the West regional which features 'The Fab Five' of Michigan and the Wildcats of Arizona. Michigan will take this region and return to the championship game. Darkhorse: Long Beach State. Championship game: Michigan over North Carolina. The best recruiting class in history of Juwann Howard, Chris Webber, Jalen Rose, Jimmy King and Ray Jackson will make its mark and hand Steve Fischer his second NCAA title in five years.

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Comets tearing up links By Kmtlan Pope Staff Writer Comet Golf is 10-0 and the players are already talking about the State Championships in May. A dose of positive thinking has helped tremendously for Palomar which did not expect to be sitting atop the East Orange Conference at any point in the season. "I really didn't have a good feel for the talent we have," said Lusky. On March 12 Palomar's Darren Chini broke the school's lowest round record in the San Diego Invitational Tournament with an 8 Wlder par 64. The record was previously held by Paul Calabrasewho shot a65 in 1990. Chini was extremely modest aboutbreakinghisschool'srecord. "I dido 't even think about it," said

Chini. "It lets me know I can play at least." Even with an all-star performance by Olini, Palomar settled for second place behind conference foe Saddleback by five strokes. But because a team can only receive a loss by losing in

their own host tournament, Palomar came away with one point in the multi-team field which included Division ll powerhouse Cal State _ San Bernardino. The Comets came away with with two victories in both the Rivenide Tournament March 10 and the recent Mesa TournamentMarch 15 with a team score of 388 and 409 respectively. Jason Davis, Palomar's February Player of the Month, earned medalist honors in the Riverside Tournament with a day's best 75 followed by Byron Taylor and Tom Hunt of Palomar each with a score of76. If the Comets hope to win a conference title this year they must keep their eyes on Saddleback. "If we beat them (Saddleback) here, we'll be thechampions,"proclaimed Lusky. The Comets are hoping that these winning ways will lead directly to the state championships. If Davis, Olini, Hunt and Taylor continue tearing up the greens than that could very well be where they are headed.

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