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Palomar Community College, 1140 West Mission Road, San Marcos CA 92069-1487
Volume 47, Number 1
Enrollment drops to 22,550 this fall By Judy Erickson
Copy Editor
Students scramble to register for classes before the Sept. 3 deadlineas they wait in lines that, although seemed long, were actually shorter than previous semesters due to decreased enrollment this fall.
Contrary to 1990 projections of continued steady growth, Palomar College's fall enrollmentof22,550 is down 6.9 percent, compared to a 5.7 percent jump last year. As a result, many day and evening classes at all campuses are not filled. "It's always discouraging when we go down," Lee said. "We were hoping we would not go down, but with fees and the recession, it's kind of understandable why students stay away. ''Most of us would have liked enrollment to stay the same or go up. ... it would be interesting to find out what the reasons are, but we can't find out because those people aren' t here." Admissions sent a survey to approximately 100PARregistrants to find out why they didn't pay their fees. According to Josie Silva, secretary for Admissions, most respondentscited personal reasons, which the department interpreted as lack offmances. The upside, Lee said, is that,
with budget cuts and resulting class closures, the college may not have been able to handle more students. The college enjoyed 7 percent annual growths between 1987 and 1990, ilfterrecovering from a large drop in 1984-85 when fees went up in the state's community colleges. Tuition jumped from $5 per unit with a cap of $60 per semester in 1991 to$1-0perunitwithnocap in 1992. This semester, tuition went up to $13 per unit with no cap. Palomar is not as hard hit as some other local institutes of higher learning. San Diego State University is experiencing its lowest enrollment in 10 years, according to Lee. Mira Costa College, with an enrollment of 7,847, suffered a 9.87 percent drop from last fall, said Bonnie Hall of the college's public information office. However, Cal State San Marcos is up 20 percent from last fall, with 1,708 fulltime students and 2,373 total student body. Registration closes today for the Palomar semester which runs through Dec. 20.
College budget cuts not as severe as earlier projected
ASG calls for involvement
By Bjarne Olsen
Seeking to increase involvement in student government, the Associated Student Government encouraged all interested students to run for one of six senatorial seats. Prospective candidates still have an opportunity to pick up a packet in the ASG office in SU-7 until Sept. 17. The packet involves obtaining 200 signatures to secure a nomination. The election• will be held Sept. 21-22. At the Sept. 3 meeting, the ASG unveiled a proposal for an Associated Student Adjunct Council to be made up of students from the general student body with an ASG member as chair and coordinator. According to ASG Executive Vice President Sue Martin, the council is geared toward students who wish to participate in student government, but lack the time to commit to "full blown ASG." Membership on the council is open to all students who are in good academic and disciplinary standing. In order to serve on the council, potential members must receive a majority approval by the ASG Senate. Meetings for the Adjunct Coucil will be held each second and fourth Friday in SU-7 at 2 p.m. Applicants should apply at the Student Activities Office. In other news, former Vice President of Social Affairs-Joseph Coyle resigned Aug. 27, citing personal reasons, according to Jim
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came time for students to register for fall classes, according to Dr. George Boggs, superintendent and president of Palomar. "We're not happy about the cuts and sacrifices we have had to make, but we are happy that the increase was only $3 per unit this year for our students," he said.
Palomar College's budget proposal painted a grim picture for students and staff, but new changes may affect the amount of reductions the scllool bas to endure. The proposal developed by the school's Budget Development Com''We're not happy about the mittee on July 27 outlines several reductions in school funds, including a cuts and sacrifices we have 3. 7 percent decrease for instruction, a 9 had to make." percent decrease in student services, and a 9 percent reduction for adminis- Dr. Merilee Lewis, trative services. Assistant SuperintendenWice The proposed 3.7 percent reduction President of Instruction in funds slated for instruction has since been reduced to 3.2 percent, according to Dr. Merrilee Lewis, assistant superintenBoggs added that even with the increase dent and vice president of instuction. "We to $13 per unit, California community colwere worried that it would be worse," she leges still enjoy the lowest fees in the counsaid. try. Other divisions, including student serHe also emphasized the importance of vices and administrative services, have seen affordable fees at our community colleges. the percentage of reductions decrease to 6 "With the continued weakness in the percent since the most recent changes to the California economy, people need access to proposal. quality education and training to obtain good Student fees for class registration, which jobs, and they need continuing education were expected to skyrocket in the next few and retaining to qualify for new opportuniyears, were also lower than projected earlier ties," he said. this year. Classes cut for the fall semester, accordThe $30 per unit fee set by Governor Pete Wilson was reduced to $13 a unit when it • See BUDGET, Page 3
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Staff Writer
Joseph Coyle Bowen, student activities director. In the Aug. 27 ASG meeting, s<>me senators voiced complaints about Coyle's conduct a USSA conference in July.They charged he failed to attend key meetings. "It was not that I was there taking a vacation," said CoyI~. 1'I did attend the classes that needed to be aqended." He resigned directly after the meeting, which one student felt was for the better. "I felt it was the ~st thing for the student government, and it kept us from taking further action," said Adrienne Aguierre. Repeated telephone messages from The Telescope to Coyle went unanswered.
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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 and fourth Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m., in Inter-Club Council, Tuesdays, 12:30 p.m., SU-18 President's Advisory Council Meeting, Meets the first and third Tuesday of each month, 2 p.m., SU-18
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CAMPUS CLUBS Afrikan-American Student Alliance, Wednesdays, noon, SU22 Alpha Gamma Sigma, Wednesdays, lOam., SU-22and 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, noon, 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 am., 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, Photography room 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 p.m., SU-22; Thursdays, 1 p.m., SU-15 Undefeated Club, Thursdays, 11 am., DSPS office Veterans Club, Fridays, 1 p.m., SU-18
DEADLINES ADMISSIONS Adding a class. Today is the last day to register for or add a semester-length class. Dropping a class. Sept 17 is the last day to drop a class without an instructor's signature. Last day to drop a semester-length class is 11-11-93 with a grade of "W." Instructor's signature required. Spring/ Summer Grades, Grades for the 1993 Spring and Summer semesters are available in the library through the PASS System. Bring your PIC card.
SERVICES HOURS FaD Tutoring: Mon - Thurs 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Fri 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Library/Media Center: Mon.- Thur. 7:30a.m.- 9 p.m. Fri. 7:30 am. - 4 p.m. Sat. 9 am. - 1 p.m. Student Health Services: San Marcos campus hours are Mon. Thur. 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. Fri. 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. Escondido campus hours are Mon. -Thurs. 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Tues. - Thurs. 4:30p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Closed on Fridays. Transfer Center: Daily 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Mon. arid Wed. 4 p.m. 7p.m.
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Library exhibit celebrates Oregon Trail An exhibit commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Oregon Trail is on display through Sept. 10 on the second floor of the Palomar College library. The exhibit features maps, articles and books detailing the history of the treacherous 2,000-mile-long route, which took the average family 169 days to cover and claimed about one in10 lives along the way. Highlighting theex.hibitare pictures, tintypes, personal accounts of trail i.n)migrants, and two models of covered wagons. "I've tried to emphasize the human perspective by including personal accounts," said Jane Murray, manager of library staff services. "Traveling the Oregon Trail required great determination and courage." The exhibit is free and open to the public. Hours are 7:30a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays and 9 am. to 1 p.m. Saturdays. Forinformation,call744-1150, Ext 2613.
'Cosmic Calendar' to open evening planetarium shows Afternearlyatwo-yearabsence, the evening planetarium shows will be returning to Palomar College in September. Thefirstshow, "Cosmic Calendar," explores the formation and evolution of the universe to the present. Other shows, such as "Cosmic Catastrophes," "The People," and 'The Star of Bethlehem" will follow. "Cosmic Calendar" began on Sept. 1 and will have two more presentations on Sept. 3 and Sept. 17. "Cosmic Catastrophes" has showtimes on Oct. 6, 8, and 22, followed by "The People" on Nov. 3, 5, and 19. The series concludes with "The Star of Bethlehem" on Dec. 1, 3 and 17. The shows will be at Palomar College's planetarium, located on the west side of the science quad of the San Marcos campus.
Hospital to offer free hospice training course
TRANSFER CENTER Representatives from the following schools will be on campus at the Transfer Center in SU 1 and 2. Tuesday Sept. 14: California State University San Marcos, 10 am. - 12:30 p.m. ' Monday Sept. 20: New School of Architecture, 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Wednesday Sept. 22: University of California San Diego, 9 a.m. -1 p.m. Monday Sept. 20: San Diego State University, 9:30a.m. - 1 p.m.
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Fallbrook Hospital is offering a free hospice training course Wednesdays Sept. 15 - Nov. 10 from 1 to 4 p.m. Discussion topics include: History & Philosophy of Hospice, Communications and Listening Skills, Ethical and Medical Issues in Terminal Care, Pain Management, Psychological Intervention, Children and Death, and Spiritual Support. Lead instructors are Beth Summa, public health nurse, and Kathie Strafaci, volunteer coordinator.
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Student Thien Truong-Tran takes some time out from his class schedule to play a quick game of ping-pong in the cafeteria.
Classes will be at Fallbrook Hospital, conference room D. The address is 624 E. Elder, Fallbrook. For information, call the Fallbrook Hospital hospice staff at 728-1191, ext 378, or (800) 6476464.
Well-known comedian to headline event Sept. 18 Guests at the Palomar College President's Associates third annual black-tie benefit "Palomar Goes to the Circus!" will be tre~ted to some entertainment. Dan Bennett, a recognized comedian, will perform gravity-defying juggling at the featured predinner show. Bennett, who specializes in "sports juggling," has appeared on the "Arsenio Hall Show,"" Fight Back!" and "Good Morning America" Guests will also be treated to a five-course dinner with entertainment provided by the Bob Long Bar1d. A silent and live auction will also be featured. The "Palomar Goes to the Circus!" event is scheduled for Sept. 18 at the Rancho Bernardo Inn. A limited number of tickets and corporate sponsored tables are still available. To reserve a table or to purchase tickets, call the Palomar College Advancement Office at 727-7529, ext. 2732.
Collection drive to benefit needy A community-wide service project is under way to help the needy keep warm this winter. The event, called "Sweater Saturday," is jointly sponsored by San Diego
Gas and Electric, Vons Supermarkets and KGTV/Channel10. Their goal is to collect 100,000 sweaters and sweat shirts and make them available to people who really need them. Several San Diego groups, including United Way/SA VY (Student Actively Volunteering For You) have already pledged their support for this worthwhile effort On collection day Oct 9, each of the 62 Vons stores in San Diego County will be staffed with more than 300 SDG&E volunteers who will help with the contributions. Persons interested in organizing a campus drive for the collection of sweaters should contact Arlene Potterton, Sweater Saturday project coordinator, at 6964326.
Artists' exhibit featured at Boehm Gallery San Diego artists Li Huai and Han Nguyen will be featured in this fall's first exhibition at Palomar's Boehm Gallery. "The Others" is a series of paintings Huai describes as dealing with her "interest in the multiple meanings of images, and the ways in which images can be manipulated to challenge the perceptions of viewers." Nguyensaidhefeelshisexhibit of photos titled "New Works", consisting of images of the Museum of Man in San Diego, expresses beautiful and mystic aspects of our human ancestors. Huai and Nguyen will give a lecture from 11 a.m. to noon Sept. 9 at the gallery. Both shows run through Oct. 6 and admission is free.
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classes in the spring," she said, "but now we hope to be at full strength for the spring semester." Even with all of the changes, money is still tight, according to Lewis. She said that, due to maintenance cutbacks this year, Palomar can only maintain a $30,000 emergency maintenance fund for equipment failure or computer breakdowns.
Paper consumption bas to be kept to a minimumandequipmentmaintenance funds are almost non-existent, said administration officials. Staff members say they are learning to adapt to reduced funding by cutting down on copying, routing memos and using electronic mail. "We've been doing this all year," said
Shirley Owen, of the Palomar president's office staff. "We want to save jobs and not lay anybody off, so that's why we're doing all of this." The revised1993-94 budget proposal comes before the Governing Board for approval at 7 p.m. Sept. 7, and it is expected to pass easily, according to Dr. Lewis.
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CSU system imposes new transfer requirements By John Harasciuk
Staff Writer All students who have attended Palomar prior to the Fall 1993 semester and intend to transfer to a CSU campus may want to check with the Transfer Center or a counselor before it's too late. The California State University system decided in June to revise its transfer requirements implemented in 1981. This means that all students, regardless of when they began attending Palomar, must follow the 1993-94 CSU General Education Requirements prior to transferring to a CSU campus. This does not affect students following the Intersegmental Gen-
eral Education Transfer Curriculu, which, allows transfer to either the CSU or UC system. The major changes occurred in two sections: humanities was reduced from five sections to two, and the social, political and historical sections were increased from three to 10 sections. According to Robert Larson, head of the Transfer Center, "CSU just wanted to clean up their transfer requirements and make them more like those of the IGETC." Formerly, students followed the requirements in effect their first year at Palomar. Now all students are required to follow the new guidelines. In CSU Executive Order 595, the system declared that there will
be no "grandparenting" of the old requirements to the new. In anothermajorchange implemented since last semester, the Transfer Center will no longer certify a single class at a time. A student must have completed a whole section of a given required category in order to receive certification. While these changes might affect some people, the majority of Palomar students will remain unaffected by the new structure of CSU's transfer requirements, according to Larson. Students with questions should stop by the Transfer Center and pick up a copy of the new requirements or make an appointment to meet with a counselor.
City and college team up for health and fitness center By Michael Barder
Staff Writer Undaunted by budget woes, the City of San Marcos and Palomar College have teamed up to provide a health and fitness facility for the city's adult population. Under the agreement, San Marcos, along with the college, will contribute $500,000 toward the ''Wellness Center," as the project is known, said Schraam. Although the city has sponsored many youth-oriented activities, Schraam said this one is geared specifically for the adult community of San Marcos. Palomar Athletic Director John Woods says he' s excited about the
project "The concept here is open access to students and citizens," he noted. Woods said the center will be geared primarily toward aerobic training, with many programs designed to improve cardiovascular health. Equipment will include machines designed to give certain areas a thorough work out Because aerobics is very beneficialintoningupthebody, Woods said there is a high demand for facilities that provide people with a means of getting fit at their own convenience. "We know aerobics train. They increase endurance and decrease
body fat," said Wood. "College students have so much going, we need to make (exercise programs) accessible to them." Because accessibility is the key, even the parking will be designed to accommodate all who want to take advantage of the programs and equipment. According to Schraam, 33 spaces will be designated for patrons of the Wellness Center only. "Students will have to have a special parking permit to use these spaces," he said. "The Palomar Parking permit will not be valid." The center is expected to open its doors in March, with construction of the actual structure starting in September.
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Performing the honorary groundbreaking ceremony for the Palomar College Transit Center are (from left): F .H. Smith, member of the San Marcos City Council; Barbara Hughes, Governing Board member, ASG President Denny Ngo; Dannelle Duerst, Miss San Marcos; Dr. George Boggs, president of Palomar College;Dr. John MacDonald, NCTD chairman; and Mike Gregoryk, Palomar's vice president for fmance and administrative services.
New transit center will finally roll ahead Construction to begin in October By Francis T. Crowley
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of transportation, according to Dennis Shives, NCTD finance manager. Palomar's Special Projects Manager Bryant Guy. Ellis said the two-phase construction process will create a new entrance about 50 yardseastofthe present one. He said the new entrance will be built and the main parking lot restriped before the existing entrance is closed, making minimal inconveniences to Palomar College personnel. A traffic light con-
Ground-breaking ceremonies for the Palomar College Transit Center on Aug. 18 signaled an end to seven years of bureaucratic delays to the planned project. After many delays involving the center's design, the construction contract has been awarded to Soltek of San Diego who should begin work in October, according to Kevin Cammall, a Soltek representative. Cammall said the work should be finished in June or July, barring severe weather "This will be a beautiful delays. "If the grading and level- transit center, not just ing can be fmished before any rain delay, then the entire a concrete bus stop." Mike Ellis projectmay befmishedahead of scheduled completion," he Director of Facilities said. The planned six-bay transit center will be attractively landscaped and hidden behind earthen berms (which are manmade hills), according to trolling all vehicles entering and Mike Ellis, Palomar College Di- exiting Mission Road will ease traffic conjestion, he added. rector of Facilities. The $2.2 million funding for 'This will be a beautiful transit center, notjusta concrete bus stop," the PCTC is being provided by San Diego County Transit DevelEllis said. The design of the facility and its opment Funds and the North location were created by college County Transit District, accordpersonnel and are intended to en- ing to Shives. He said NCTD is providing hance the surrounding environ$960,000 from federal transportament, Ellis said. The past five years have seen tion funding and $240,000 from many delays as each agency in- state funds. The county Transportation Devolved has strived to protect the environment, enhance the property velopment Act (TDA) funds will and provide an additional means of cover the other 1 million in costs, mass transportation for the public. Shives said. The state and county funding The initial transportation service provided by NCTD will be monies come from a combination routes 302, 341, 304 and the 320, of state gasoline taxes and from said Leslie Blanda, NCTD plan- transportation bond issues approved by voters during the last ning department official. As the future brings commuter four elections, said Emily Hopkins, rail to San Marcos and the North San Diego County Public Works County corridor, the PCTC will Transportation Department reprebecome an integral oart of the hub sentative.
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New entrance, lots ease parking blues By Roger Fregoso
Campus Beat Editor The addition of about 800 new parking spaces and a new northside entrance to Palomar College have eased mass confusion and reduced traffic congestion in the parking lots, officials said. "Things are going a lot better," said Campus Patrol Supervisor Boyd Mahan. "The parking situation is much smoother than what it has been in previous years and last spring." Despite efforts to relieve vehicle-related pressure, Campus Patrol reported three minor fender benders on the first week of school. In one incident, motorcyclist Craig Ellsworth suffered lacerations to his chin after his motorcycle rear-ended a car driven by Mike Holtz on Comet Circle near the Howard Brubeck Theatre. Accidents aside, Mahan attributes the reduced congestion to 121 new parking spaces in Lot 15 near the theater next to the main entrance. Construction on the lot
began last spring and was completed during summer break. Also, 771 parking spaces have been added to Lot 9 at the north end of campus, said Mahan. Originally, students looking for a place to stow away their vehicle in Lot 9 would wind up parking in a big dirt field. Now, that dirt area has been completely paved and includes a new campus patrol office as well. With the new spaces comes access to Borden Road in Lot 9, underthelandmark"P."BordenRoad connects Twin Oaks Valley Road to Las Posas Road and was opened by city workers Aug. 20. As a result, drivers now may turn onto Borden Road from Twin Oaks Valley Road or from Las Posas Road and enter the campus through Lot 9 without traveling on Mission Road at all. College officials are encouraging students and staff who travel south to the campus on Interstate 15 to exit on Deer Springs Road, take Twin Oaks Valley Road to Borden and enter at Lot 9. 'This should help us reduce the
A bird's eye view of the over 700 new spaces in parking Lot 9 and the new access to Borden Road. traffic congestion we usually see during the first two weeks of classes," said Mike Gregoryk, assistant superintendent and vice president for Finance and Administrative Services. "With the increased traffic on Highway 78 and all the construe-
tion on Twin Oaks Valley Road (at San Marcos Blvd.), we really need this new entrance," he added. If a student does not have a parking permit, he or she can buy a one-day permit at the pay box in Lot 12 for 50 cents. Mahan said another pay box is being added to Lot9.
And to ensure that all students are safe while on campus, phones only to be used during an emergency are in Lots 9 and 12. Mahan said if there is an emergency, j ust pick up the phone and every patrol office on campus with a CB radio will be alerted.
English teacher seriously injured in collision By Roger Fregoso
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English Department Chairman Jack Quintero is recuperating at home after he was seriously injured in a head-on collision last month in Leucadia. Quintero, 55, suffered a broken rib, crushed ankle and massive upper body bruises in the 11 :25 p.m. accident Aug. 13. He was taken to Scripps Memorial Hospital where he remained in theintensivecare unitforfourdays. Quintero is not expected to resume his regular duties in the English Department for six to eight
weeks, said Gene Jackson, dean of Arts and Languages. Three English as a Second Language instructors and various department staff will be substituting for Quintero's English and grammar courses, Jackson said. "He is doing fme, but mentally he'd much rather be here," said English Department secretary Suzanne Rutherford of Quintero, who is resting at his San Marcos home. "It's going to take some time for him to heal," she said. According to police, a compact cardrivenby23-year-oldLaCosta residentOlanMcLennan, who was
Palomar family suffers tragedy By Chris Holmes
Opinion Editor Beth Ann Ross, daughter of Palomar employees Barbara and Gene Ross, was killed by a drunk driver on June 25 while driving to Laughlin, Nev. Ross, 30, was traveling with a companion on Interstate 95 when a truck, driven by Theresa Trent, the allegeddrunkdriver,slammedinto her car head-on, according .to Barbara Ross. The truck then sailed over the topofRoss' car,rolledintoaditch and burst into flames, according to witnesses. Both Trentandhermale companion survived the accident Police reports state that Trent "reeked of alcohol." Trent now faces charges of driving under the influence and vehicular manslaughter. The other passenger in Ross' vehicle, Lisa Kelly, is in a non-responsive state at Sharp's Rehabilitation Center and may lose a leg. Ross attended Palomar College in the early '80s and also worked in anofficeon campus.BarbaraRoss spoke of what a caring and giving person she was. "Beth was a very
lovingperson,"shesaid. "Berthing was to help people." Ross dedicated much of her time to helping those afflicted with the AIDS virus. That is why her parents asked that, in lieu of flowers, persons send donations to the AIDS Project "Our son Tom died of AIDS five years ago. Weallfeel very strongly about helping those afflicted with the disease," said Barbara Ross. Sheaddedthatsheandherfamily have received an outpouring of support from the Palomar College community. "I went to the Board and told them what a magnificent place this is. We have had so much fabulous support." She also stated that Project AIDS has received a large amount of donations in the name of Beth Ross. Ross plans to attend the upcoming trial and possible sentencing hearing of the woman who killed her daughter. "I don't want revenge. I just want her to know what she did," said Ross, "We are all victims and I want her to know my daughter wasapersonandnotjustahappening."
pronounced dead at the scene, was westbound on La Costa Avenue one mile east of Interstate 5 when the car veered into the eastbound lane and smashed head-on into Quintero's car. It is not known why McLennan's car strayed from its path and over the double-yellow line. The cause of the accident is still under investigation, authorities said. The English Department is expected to elect a temporary department chairman at its upcoming meeting to fulfill Quintero's duties in that area.
For now, instructors Lynne Henson and Shayla Sivert will cover the Introduction to Linguistic classes, while Diane Gibson and Sandra Burns will teach his English 100 courses. And as the 1993 fall semester goes into full swing, Quintero continues to make a speedy recovery, Rutherford said. "Based on what he went through, based on his injuries, his recovery is going very well," she said. "He laughs, his spirits are up, but he wishes he were here because he loves his classes and he loves his students."
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OPEN FORUM Final Cuts Christo her C. Holmes <::«« ." ~.
When Bill Clinton was elected President in October he was billed as a man of vision who would usher in a new era of free thinking and civil rights. He vowed, among other things, to revamp the military's views on gays and women. Ten months later his promises are already crumbling like autumn leaves. Clinton stated he would reverse the military code that disallowed gays in the military. Yet after being pounded by nmnerous military leaders and so called "experts of military effectiveness" Clinton finally backed down and "compromised". The compromise stated that as long as gays did not reveal their sexual orientation they would not be questioned on the matter. Many in the gay community felt they were "sold out'' by the Clinton administration and were left drifting in the wind. Military leaders are now capitalizing on their victory by declaring "open season" on gays. This is being acted out most prevalently locally at Camp Pendleton. Two weeks ago the media broke a story that stated Oceanside Police were investigating a gay pornography ring involving up to 200 marines. The base and surrounding community exploded. Suddenly Oceanside's streets were filled with spying news cameras and jabbering puppets with mics in their hands.The military was able to say " see, we told you". Yet it has been common knowledge in military circles that this kind of activity occurs. As a matter of fact I have spoken with quite a few marines who admit that pornography is rampant on many bases, involving both gays and heterosexuals. Why did officials decide to crack down now? The answer is easy. The military is making a statement to their troops and our citizens that nothing has changed . By compromising Bill Clinton only helped in strengthening the position of the old guard and setting gay rights back once again.
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''Education Govern o r''i s making a run for the border Unfulf'illed promises and a battered educational system are all that remains in the wake of Pete Wilson's reign as Governor of the State of California. Now as he faces possible defeat in his upcoming re-election bid Governor Wilson is attempting to misdirect the voting focus by concentrating his energies on the issue of illegal immigration. Following the lead of popular opinion polls Wilson is hoping to ride the wave of anti-immigration sentiment to a second term in office. Early figures show that this ploy is working, as Wilson's popularity is steadily increasing. The citizens of California should not let themselves be fooled. Since Wilson took office in 1990 the so called " education Governor" has helped to more than double
the costs community college students face. Wilson wants to divert attention away from education. By focusing on immigration he has found a common ground with a large majority of the voting public. Funny thing though is Wilson has no authority to do anything about immigration. The Department of Immigration and Naturalization falls under the direction of the Federal Government For all intents and purposes Wilson· may win the election by accomplishing nothing. We the Telescope staff feel that in the past three years Governor Pete Wilson has failed to meet the campaign promises he made to the voters in 1990. We strongly urge the students and voters of the State of California to consider this when casting their ballots in the next Gubenatorial Election.
Staff Editorial
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I know what you're thinking. Here's another tree-hugging, vegetarian, nature freak who's going to try to get me to drive a car that runs on wind and to give up red meat forever. Wrong. My only goal is to get one person on this campus to recycle, and then my life will be fulfilled. There are more recycling bins lurking around the campus this semester, ready to take all the aluminum, glass and plastic you care to dish out Lately, though, I've noticed a lot of plastic and glass bottles in regular trash cans where, unless they crawl out of the trash themselves, they won't get recycled. Instead, they will spend therestoftheirdays in our country's landfills, which, incidentally, are closing at the phenomenal rate of one per day. It's not that people don't like recycling; they just don't always think about it. But, you see, that is where thecoreofthe problem lies . If people don't consciously, automatically think about recycling when it comes time to trash your can or bottle, then what's the use? However, cheerful optimist that I am, I believe the mere sight of all the recycling bins around campus will serve the purpose ofkeeping everyone geared toward thinking about recycling. In addition to recycling beverage containers, students should also be aware of the paper they thoughtlessly throw away. Paper accounts for 40 percent of our landfill material, so what we truly need is a recycling box in every classroom for paper. However, there are still ways to recycle paper on campus. Each level of the library has boxes for recycling paper, and offices such as the EOP&S and The Telescope have recycling boxes where you can also just walk in and drop off your paper. While the plea to recycle has been heard before, a littleremindernever hurts, for with a little extra effort by all of us, we can make this planet a little greener.
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The Telescope Friday, September 3, 1993
Letters to the Editor
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Out of the In1me1l
Dr. Boggs welcomes students to another exciting year A Message From the President. .. Welcome to the 1993/94 academic year at Palomar College! You are attending an institution that is known throughout the state and the nation for its innovative programs. Weareproudofthelearning environment we have created here, and of the student body we serve. Enrolled at Palomar are nearly 22,000 men and women of all ages, representing a multitude of racial and ethnic groups and economic backgrounds and more than 50 nationalities. You will have the opportunity to share ideas with each other, to study, and to work together. Our faculty and staff are ready to help each of you achieve your educational goals. Our Instruction division provides a wealth of academic and vocational
courses to meet your needs, whether you're preparing for transfer to a fouryear institution, brushing up on your job skills, making a career change, or just enjoying the excitementoflearning something new. Our Student Services staff can guide you to special services including tutoring, job placement and career counseling, financial aid, academic and personal counseling, and advice.on transferring to a four-year institution. The Administrative Services division works to make your learning environment attractive and supportive through bookstore and cafeteria services, landscaping, maintenance, and remodeling. You can also choose from a wide variety of extracurricular activities: student government, drama, dance, music, athletics, the Telescope, and 45 clubs through which you can work with other students
who share your interests. Student government provides the opportunity to have a positive impact on the college through participation with faculty and staff on one or more of our governance committees. This year you'll see quite a bit of constructiOn. in progress around the campus including a new transit center along Mission Road, a new child development building, a fitness center, and remodeling in the library. I hope that you will bear with us through any temporary inconvenience that results from these muchneeded projects. Whatever your learning goals may be, we stand ready to help. I wish each of you a positive, successful, and enjoyable experience at Palomar College.
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Let's say, for the sake of argument, that your favorite band was coming to town, and you wanted tickets. Let's also say that a friend of yours agrees, if you give him or her the money, to purchase the tickets for you. Sounds great so far, right? WelL the unthinkable happens. The concert is cancelled. But instead of giving you George R Boggs, Ph.D. your money back, your "friend" says that Superintendent/President they will keep $10 to return your money back to you, or keep it and use it toward another concert in the future. Sound unbelievable? Well, this little scenario is precisely what Palomar College is number at the Escondido Center is 432trying to do to its students. Effective imme0624, ext. 105. diately, there is a $10 processing fee for any Please mark your calendar for the upmoney you want refunded. If Palomar is due coming events sponsored by StudentHealth to refund you $13, after the service fee, you Services. have a whopping $3 in your hot little hand. 1. Confidential testing for HIV will Sure, you can keep the $13 on credit, begin September 13. which you can use toward your next class, 2. Immunization week will take but what if this is your last semester here? place Sept. 20-24. Are you just supposed to donate your hard3. Red Ribbon Week will be held earned money to the school? October 23-31. It seems to me that instead of forcing us 4. Blood Drives will be held Octoto keep the balance of the money on credit, ber 5.6 and November 29.30 and the money should be transferable to the December 1. bookstore, right? After all, we could all use a little extra cash for books. Well, it doesn't Sincerely, work that way. The Staff at Student Health Services. Because the bookstore and Palomar College are two separate entities, the money is non-transferable. That money can be used for registration and registration only. But get this- if you owe the bookstore money, they can keep registration from releasing your records. This means if you are somehow in debt to the bookstore, you can't to institute a marathon help station with transfer your records to a four-year college volunteers passing out water bottles and or even get a transcript of your school record. This new policy is full of double stanorange slices. After parking I scanned the lot hoping to dards. If you have one class for three units find one of those blue and yellow trams - ($39 in layman's terms), and it's cancelled, cruising in my direction with a prerecorded you can get your money back in full. But if message that blares" Remain seated please, you quit that same class, that same $39 refund suddenly has a $10 processing fee perminen ser sentados por favor?'' Upon realizing that no such help was magically subtracted from it. So the question remains- if this is your coming I set off in the direction I guessed was the campus, remembering to leave a last semester here, and you have $13 credit trail of bread crumbs so as not to forget my to be used only for registration, then what do way back. you do with it? Could you give it to someone My advice to anyone thinking of utiliz- else to use for registration next s~mester? ing the new and improved lot 9 is to leave Nope. It's either $3 or nothing at all. I suppose this new policy is to keep your car at home and walk instead. students in the classes they sign up for, but such measures are unnecessary. If we need to extort money from the student to keep then enrolled, then what does that say about our school?
Student Health Seroices bas much to offer this year Dear Students, Welcome to Palomar Community College's Fall1993 semester! The great staff at Student Health Services is committed to helping you stay healthy to stay in school. Our motto is, " Healthy bodies make the grade". We offer a wide variety of services that include: emergency/ftrSt aid care; immunizations; health screenings that includes blood pressure, vision and hearing, cholesterol and other routine lab tests; health counseling and education to include weight control, stress reduction. substance abuse information: STD education; mental health counselling and referrals. We have a limited number of physicians available by appointment. Confidential HIV testing will
be offered. In addition, we also have an extensive community based referral system in place to further meet your needs. Students who have paid a student health service fee qualify for our services. You must be currently enrolled to receive srvices. We look forward to assisting you with your health care needs. Student Health Services at the San Marcos campus is open Monday thru Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Friday until 4:00 p.m. Our telephone number is 744-1150, ext2380. Student Health Services at the Escondido Center is open Monday thru Thursday from 8:00a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and Tuesday thru Thursday it is also open 4:30-8:30 in the evening. Our telephone
Parking is a toilsome task Christopher C. Holmes
Opinion Editor Palomar College's newly resurfaced and expanded parking lot 9 was fmally completed this summer after months of delays due to torrential rains. Excuse me while I attempt to contain my overflowing excitement. In case any of our readers have not yet experiencd the thrill of visiting our new state of the art parking facility let me briefly give my own personal account of the endeavor. Located on the north end of campus the lot is adjacent to the arboretum just west of Ramona. A road, which I assume is I 15,
runs behind the lot. Roughly the size of ten football fields it is frighteningly reminiscent of the asphalt oceans that surround most major theme parks. The lot is labeled into sections 9, 9b, and so on. Personally I feel it would be better to change these to more appropriate names such as Goofy, Dumbo and Tinkerbell. ( I submitted a request to buildings and grounds last week to do this but since their golf carts do not own the battery life to make the entire trip my idea was rejected.) The midday heat that radiates across the lot can only be approximated by the surface of the sun or possibly hell. Someone needs
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Friday, September 3, 1993 The Telescope
LIFESTYLE BANZAI BIOLOGIST Palotnar professor displays an affirtnity for the unusual kinder. Every wrinkle tells a story from the outdoors. His tan boots still hold pebbles from their latest Imagine a giant, black ball of hike. He wears a cotton Polo shirt humming fruit flies, 96 million and long beige Levi's hoping to miles in diameter, attacking your ward off the occasional snap of a bowl of strawberries and bananas. rattlesnake's fangs. It is hard to tell his age. "Just tell This is no script for a scene in a horror movie, but an everyday anal- them I'm 50," he smirks. Armstrong has been teaching at ogy by biology teacher Wayne P. Armstrong, conceived to help stu- Palomar with undiminished enthudents grasp the concept of popula- siasm for 25 years - acting out tiongrowth. The concept describes rather than lecturing. Students sit in a Tuesday lab the growth of the fruit fly population after one year of mating and and discuss animals' adaptations hatching starting with one mating to the environment. "Imagine you're walking along pair. Professor Armstrong strives to in the desert- 'dum-di-dum-di' achieve the highest goal in the - when all of a sudden you're eyes of Renaissance poet Edmund being sucked into a crater by a huge ant lion," says Armstrong, "which will slowl y digest you." Armstrong's body jerks forward, his eyes bulging, as he pretends something is twisting his leg and pulling him down. The class laughs. He looks serious again and explains that he is ·WAYNE ARMSTRONG merely describing the fate of
By Sylvie Greil
peculiarities in one semester than they will in a lifetime. "There is one thing he always talked about wolffia," Drew, 24, a communications major, recalls. Wolffiais the world's smallest flowering plant and bears the world's sm&llest fruit, according to Armstrong. "I just like it because it's relatively unknown. It amazes me how most people go through life and never even think abo u t these things. Wolffia could be a future food sourc e, " say s Armstrong. In class, he causes de~cate stomachs to retch at the sight of greenish wolffia muffins, along with a wolffia smoothie and wolffia sandwich topping. Although wolffiais as smooth as cream cheese, it looks more like halfdigested alfalfa Whether they like it Arlll'itrong demonstrates a novel use of W olffia, the smallest flowering plant or not, Armstrong has a in the world, which he clailll'i can be utilized as a major world food source. unique way of capturing students' interests. cal bland honeybee explanations, rings to determine a tree's age. ''Teaching is an important job. either, but cover botanical delicaArmstrong shares his discoverThere are a lot of young minds out cies such as "watermelon snow," a ies with students to illustrate the there, and I'd hate to tum people snow algae found in high moun- span of time. "In terms of natural --------------' ' hapless desert off science. You need to get people tain ranges which makes snow ap- history, man has only been here a ants. "Antlionshave excited. The future of this country pear pink. short time," he says. Spencer: to instruct while delight- always been one of my favorite lies in education," says Armstrong. "I find that writing articles keeps He also brings dormant pine ing. desert dwellers," says Armstrong. While Armstrong is an enthusi- ; , me happy and excited about the cones for students, which he roasts Armstrong knows that most astic biology instructor at Palo- subject, and a lot of it I can relate in an oven to open, and then shakes These days, however, it is more effective to "gross out," as in the people aren' t majoring in biology, mar, lie has also published photo- back to the class," says Armstrong. out the seeds. scenario above, than "delight." Ei- so he tries to make the class more graphs and more than 130 articles Hesurelykeepsstudentshappy, He also grows "devil's claws," ther way, ilie information sticks! accessible. inpublications andmagazinessuch but what about himself? Is he a hook-like plant, in his backyard "I try to throw in some humor as ZOONOOZ, Pacific Horticul- happy? This is the story of a man obwhich he has hanging all over the sessed with biology. Every fiber to make it more enjoyable," he ture, Ornament, and the J oumal of Sara Kosanovich, 20, explains, lab and his office. of his being screams "biologist." says. the California Native Plant Soci- "He bas twokindsoffacialexpresOne could say Armstrong is obHis weathered face has the But his class isn' t all laughs. ety. sions. One is really happy and lights sessed with plants. "You usually charm of Jack Nicholson, but His students learn more biological · The articles are not your typi- up his entire face, for instance, find less conflicts with plants," he when he tells us about 'Anther jokes. Smut,' a sexually transmitted plant What causes him to prefer kingdisease." dom plantae over homo sapiens? The other side is a thoughtful, "Nature is so pristine- it's like a reflective one. He gazes off into retreat for me." Perhaps the ant the distance with a big frown on his that was digested by the ant lion forehead. "Yes,"headmits, "I think finds it less pristine. I'm happy and kind of sad at the But Armstrong is no same time." He wants people to misanthropist His happiestmemohave a deeper appreciation of na- ries include traveling the world ture. with students and his colleagues. He sees overpopulation as "one Armstrong has traveled on stuof the biggest ecological problems" dent trips to the Galapagos Islands, facing the world. · Ecuador, Mexico and Costa Rica. He muses on how it correlates His face lights up as he discusses a with the destruction of the tropical January trip to Dominica Island. rain forest on an ecological level. "Students are exposed to thou"I like to push the environment sands of years of natural history on aspect, make people aware of the these trips. Being in the field you planet and how it is affected," be experience what you can'tlearn in says. the classroom,"says Armstrong. Armstrong' s life centers around Students value Armstrong's biology. When he isn' t teaching, passion for biology and his charishe is working on an article or he is matic charm. in the hills looking for specimens To sum him up in the words of to bring into his lab. Mike Francis, 23, environmental To satisfy personal curiosity, studies, "Armstrong is the kind of Photos by Wendi Johnston Armstrong extracts samples of lo- guy, ifl met him in a bar, I would Always looking for a new angle, Armstrong shows his students how to tell the age of a tree. cal trees, and counts the number of buy him a drink."
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Friday, September 3, 1991
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ARTS&t ENTERTAINMENT MUSIC ON CAMPUS Palomar College Performing Arts Department FaD 1993 Concert Hour: A weekly series of free recitals in the Performance Lab (D-10). Thursdays 12:30-1:30 p.m. beginning Sept. 2. Call 744-1150 Ext. 2317 for schedule and information.
OFF CAMPUS Twelfth Annual Adams Avenue Street Fair: 25 bands ranging from local talent to national recording artists are scheduled to appear at this free musical event from Sept. 17-19. Also included are crafts, food and a Carnival. Call the Adams Avenue Business Association at 282-7329 for more information and daily hours.
PERFORMING ARTS ON CAMPUS Gershwin in Revue: Palomar's dance department's tribute plays Sept. 10-12 in the Howard Brubeck Theatre. Call the ticket office at 744-0136 for more information.
OFF CAMPUS Coastal Disturbances: a comedy by Tina Howe set on the north shore of Massachusetts. The play runs Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. until Sept. 19. Call the Patio Playhouse at 746-6669 for more information.
CINEMA ON CAMPUS Palomar Fall Cinema Series: The following fllms are screened Thursdays at 7 p.m. in room P-32. Admission is free. Sept. 9- The TaU Guy (England), Mel Smith directs Jeff Goldblum and Emma Thompson in this tale of an American actor scraping by in London. Sept.16-Black Robe(Canada), Director Bruce Beresford tells the story of a priest who sets out to tell an alien message to a Native American culture. Send A&E calendar items to The Telescope , in care of Steve Troop, 1140 West Mission Road , San Marcos, CA 92069
A game of hide-and-go-seek delights Dickon (Andrew Knott), Colin (Heydon Prowse) and Mary (Kate Maberly) in Warner Bros.' new film "The Secret Garden," based on a children's story of the same name.
'Secret Garden' \Vorth finding By Barbra Dijak
Campus Beat Editor Perhaps the best way to describe 'The Secret Garden" is to compare it to the feeling one gets when they curl up with a good book and a blanket on a rainy day. The heroine of the movie is a cranky, spoiled heiress turned orphan named Mary (played by actress Kate Maberly) who comes to live in her uncle Lord Craven's (actor John Lynch) mansion after the tragic death of her parents. When Mary arrives at her uncle's mansion Craven refuses to see her and puts her under the control of his spinsterly house-
Staff Writer
By James Mette
Contributing Writer The night came alive with the liquid thunder of music. Rainbow lights strobed, twisted, spiraled, whirling vortices of color. Lasers splittheatmosphere,knivesofpure green rippled in the shock waves ofenormous bass distortion. Thousands of people danced with intensity in two areas, boxed in by 50foot mountains of speakers. Warner Springs, near Ramona, had never partied like this before. A rave known as Narnii had shattered the still reality of this idyllic, rural setting with the ecstatic energy of 5,000 journeying minds. No one was disappointed. A menagerie of alien beings were stomping on the Terra that night. The finestDJ s the world had to offer were present, presiding over the ceremonial rites like the ancient priests and priestesses of Celtic Ireland. They spun highpowered tribal sounds to touch the primal, most basic cores of the pilgrims. Also, for those who prefer decoration to dance, there were body painting booths. The talented artists would turn people's bodies into walking canvases.
Body painting, tattoos, body piercing and rags of rare hallucinogenic design were also available to the brave travelers. Grinning half-nakedwomenandmendanced with ethereal grace to lure people into the shops. Beauty was everywhere. Overall, Narnia was a great success. Unfortunately, celebrations were cut short by a few impatient, disrespectful people who thought they were outside the rules. Several people left their cars parlced on the access road that led to the festival. The police were alerted and the fest ended six hours early. Yet, there was no violence, no injuries and no sicknesses at Narnia. It was indeed a harmonious, love-filled environment where peace and understanding triumphed for a short while. On Aug. 28 a celebration ... an affirmation of the positive side of humankind occurred. It was called Narnia, the fantasy-land that lay through the "kingdom of War Drobe, in the country of Spare Oom," according to C:S. Lewis's 'The Chronicles of Narnia," for which the event was named. Maybe we can one day create Narnia here, in the normal land of the mundane and everyday. ..
which gets him outside for the first time since his mother died. Lord Craven learns that he cannot hide from his past, and Ma.i"}' learns to love those around her. Produced by Francis Ford Coppola and directed by Agnieszka Holland, this movie is a magical, mystical tale of family secrets and the discovery of inner strength that lies within us all. Taken from an award-winning novel (written in 1911 by Francis Hodgson-Burnett), this is a movie worth seeing with the whole familyoverandoveragain. This movie will bring out the best in all who go to see it It is defmitely an unforgettable adventure.
X-Fest signals summer's end By Sarah Frederiksen
'Narnia' gives North County chance to rave on
keeper (actress Maggie Smith) who makes it clear that she will not be bothered with the child's needs. Left on her own and forced to fend for herself, Mary discovers a world of secrecywhich leads to a secret garden left abandoned. Much to the horror of the staff, she also discovers a sickly, domineering cousin she never knew she had. She also discovers an inner strength and an independence that had been lacking in her life. Mary nurtures the garden until it awakens, producing wonderous flowers and plants and awakens the hearts and souls that have been grieving for years. Mary's ailing cousin even enjoys the garden,
Thepassingofsummerseason's fun and frolic is normally eelebrated with Labor Day picnics, family barbecues and 72 hours of sun and sand. However, San Diego'salternativemusicfanshave their own way to end the season with a bash they'll remember all winter long. For the past five years, 91X, one of southern California's leadingcollegerockstations,havebeen giving its listenersX-Fest-a 10hour treat of top bands and fun to be had at SDSU's Aztec Bowl. Long before the days of Lollapolooza, the camp at 91X have been piecing together big name bands for one enormous concertbeforetheirloyallistenershead back to the books. Past fests have included such acts as the authoritative alternative music icons, TheB-52s, thereggae beats of Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers; and the quirky
lyrical boys of They Might Be Giants . X-Fest has always been known to incorporate all sides of the spectrum in alternativeness. This year was no exception. In spite of efforts on the part of main stage headliners Tears For Fears and UB40, their addition to the day's events left much to be desired in the name of alternative. Both bands have enjoyed success for years on the college circuit but recently crossed over to top 40 fame. Most likely to be heard on adult radio stations such as B100 or falling victim to the new sound ofQ106, UB40andTearsforFears havebeenblacklistedbysomewho claim the bands' pioneering music days are over. Nevertheless, this year's crowd seemed to embraced all bands due to the diversity of the fans themselves. There was, of course, a general sea of party goers simply looking for something to do on a Saturday afternoon. Behind the scenes action was almost as entertaining as watching
the crowd itself. The emergence of 92.5 The Flash, San Diego's newestradio station who follows nearly the same format as 91X, has created a sense of tension throughout the airwaves. Trying to drum up a bitofbusiness for themselves, 92.5 hired an airplane to circle above the Aztec Bowl with the message ''92.5 The Flash - San Diego's new alternative." Loyal 91X listeners were outraged while others had a tongue in cheek outlook on the situation. 91X had the last laugh, though, when minutes after92.5's plane took to the air, they hired a plane of their own donning ''Flash in the pan. Here today, gone tomorrow ... " Although there was a moderate gathering outside the gates of the arena enjoying the sounds for free, most felt the $28 ticket price was well spent. Filing out after the fmal encore of UB40' s set, reddened faces of the tired bodies walked away with smiles, seemingly ignoring the fact summer '93 had officially come to a close.
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Friday, September 3, 1993 The Telescope
SPORTS Comets Start '93 Season at the Top Good . 'S ports Kristian Pope
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ball will tell you a good offense is nice, but defense wins championships. Along with their explosive offense, Palomar has a solid defense that returns six starters, including all four defensive backs. Cornerbacks Rodrick Prayer and Martin Arispe and safeties Craig Person and Greg Frazier provide experience against the pass and strong run support. An are of concern might be the defense's front seven, which returns only two starters, linebacker Chad Liberick and defensive lineman Fune Moi. The Comets have
In 16 years of coaching at Palomar College, Tom Craft has been able to do more-with lessthananyofhis peers. The winningminded football head coach has steadily turned a once dormant program into a national powerhouse. Craft's career as a football coaching guru didn't necessarily start out the way you might invision. "I always thought baseball was my sport," he said. "But at the time when I was going to go to college, the scholarships for baseball just weren't there." So Craft turned to his other love, football. That football scholarship took him to San Diego State where Craft learned his keen sense for a potent offense. His senior season at State was capped with team captain status and a 10-1 record. When he ftrst came to Palomar right out of college, the team was a shambles. Hardly won and hardly knew how to play. In a few years time he was given the head coaching position and so began the long evolution into what the Comet football program is like 10 years and a national championship later. Craft likes what he and others have been able to build here in San Marcos. "I think we're building a tradition ... a standard," he said of the program he has overseen for 11 years. We've gotten some respect Nowwe'rearecognizedteam. The
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Comet coach Tom Craft gives instruction to his team. Palomar's team is expected to be one of the best in the nation this year.
Comets' hopes are high, Eye National title By Adam Landa
Staff Writer After compiling consecutive 101-0 records and fmishing flrst and sixth in the nation in the past two seasons, one might expect a letdown year from the Palomar College Football team. However, it does not appear as if that will happen, as the Comets enter the season ranked number one in the state by
outscored its opposition 457-263 in 1992 while scoring 40 or more points in seven of the team's 11 games. The returner& are led by Mission Conference Offensive Player of the Year Tom Luginbill, who passes fornearly 4,000 yards last season. In the of-season, rumors printed in the SanDi-
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One reason for the high ranking is that the Comets return 12 starters from last season, six on coach Tom Craft'shigh-poweredoffense. The quick-~trike, big-play offense
persisted that Luginbill would transfer to San Diego State and join his father, Al, the coach of the Aztecs. However, the 6' 1" sophomore from Torrey Pines High has
returned for his second season with the Comets. Also returning on offense are 1,000-yard rusher Tony Burton, widereceiversAndrealClimonand Daryl Hawkins, and offensive lineman EricDardenandJeff Fargeson. Luginbill, the team Most Valuable Player a year ago, should be in good hands behind an offensive line that averages 6' 1" and 270 pounds, including 6.'1", 340-pound newcomer Bradley Fita Those knowledgeable about foot-
Bullets, bombs in Comet offensive scheme By Kristian Pope
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Luginbill looks to throw for 3,000 yards again.
A formula for success is very subjective. Different variables make for different results. However, Palomar's football team has the closest thing to a consistent formula. The coaching staff at Palomar has devised a no-huddle system in which the plays come from the side-line giving more time for each of the positions-mainly the quarterbackto execute the play. The no-huddle system is not new, but is rarely used on the college level. Few teams have been able to copy Palomar's system and even fewer have been able to conquer it. It's a system where everyone is involved and no one is the star. It's a system that has been cultivated over the years-and is always subject to improvement The key to Palomar's no-huddle system is utilization of every position from running back to tackle to wide receiver. Instead of pounding the ball down people's throats with a powerful running game, the Comets use the passing/receiving and running back positions to compliment each other. 1992 saw the Comets lead the state in total offense-a feat
done two out of the last ftve years. Consistency is the key as the Comets have reached the top five in state offense in each of the last ftve years. Head coach Tom Craft believes it is better for his team to be known for ------------------------- - - - -----either the running game or "93 COMETS SCHEDULE the throwing game, rather -------- - - - -- -than both. "Being known for September one opens up the other," said 11 vs. LA Pierce* Craft 18 @ Chaffey* Oddly enough the system 25 @ Pasadena October has produced a national 2@ EICamino passing champion six of the 9 vs. Rancho Santiago last seven years; the latest 16@ Mt. San Antonio being sophomore Tommy 23 Bye 30 vs. Golden West Luginbill. On top of that, last November year's team produced two 6 vs. San Diego Mesa 1,000yardrushersanda3,000 13 @ Grossmont 20 vs. Southwestern yard passer-a feat never done before on the *-Non·conf~r~nu tamu. Ali ho~PU ,amu played at Sm!. Marcos Hith.llt J:JOp.m 9111 ganw staruat 2:00p.m. community college level. -- -
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Lady Comets win State Softball Championship
Muller sisters gear for volleyball season By Christopher C. Holmes
Open Forum Editor Older sister, younger sister; one leads the other follows in her footsteps. That is the way it has been for the Muller sisters, Patricia and Beverly, throughout their entire careers. Tricia Muller, 20, a sophomore, played on the Comet volleyball squad last year and returns as one of its top players . Beverly Muller,17, joins her sister after an impressive senior season at Rancho Buena Vista High School. As a matter of fact it is ironic just bow closely the two sibling's careers have paralleled each others. Patricia did not start playing volleyball until her freshman year. The next year she jumped to the varsity team and played for three years. She played one year of club volleyball, a highly competitive off-season league, during her junior year. In her senior season at RBV Patricia made great strides. Placing second on the All-CIF team, as well as being named first team all-league and MVP of the RB V team she captained. Last year Beverly followed
suit by matching each one of her sister's individual accomplishments and adding to that an appearance on the All-Senior team. Beverly's athletic prowess is not only limited to the court. She hopes to play for Coach Mark Eldridge's state champion softball team in the spring as a centerflelder. This year the two sisters will anchor a Comet team that lost its top two players and starting setter. Both are confident in the others ability to help the team. "Triciaisarealhard worker," said Beverly" she is also a good leader." On the court both exude an intensity and determination that spreads to their teammates. Both are strong all around players who are willing to do what it takes to make the team a winner. "We need to start playing together as a team. I want to see us makeittothestatetournament." said Tricia. " They are both bard workers and good players," said Coach Teri McFarland," they are going to be a real asset to the team this year."
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football and soccer. You will learn the basic equipment and formal instruction required to be qualified to officiate. The course is open to anyone over the age of 18. Call Community Servicesat744-1150ext. 2586 to register. The fee is $10.
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The Palomar College softball team captured its second state title in five years on June 2. Led by most valuable Pitcher Kim Ward, and all tourhament selections AliciaMarrone, Paloma Vanderzanden, Laura Quiroz and Suzy Esposito the Comets fmished their 50 and 3 season by winning 28 straight. ~
CRAFT continued from page 10 players sense that, and feel an expectation." Even though Craft is a winner he says that the winning days he' s living right now were never in his dreams. "I've never invisioned the kind of success we've had," he said. "Winning the national championship is such a big accomplishment. "Hey, when I got here the school hadn't won one conference game in three years time. But I never invisioned this. How can you measure how much you want to win. The biggest obstacle when I got here was just to be competitive.
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You can't choreograph it." Through it all-and there' s surely to be more-is the fact that Craft takes very little of the credit himself. And in the end the wins really don't matter. Moreso the benefits that Craft and his staff get from the success of their players speak volumes about the values this program really bas. "Our success is judged on players going to the next level," said Craft. "We get the most enjoyment out of seeing players get a scholarship to a four year school to continue their education through football. In the last fl ve years our football program has transferred 73% ofits players."
No doubt there will be more of the same in years to come.
FOOTBALL continued from page 10 plentyofyouthcompetingforplaying time up front, with eight freshman linebackers and eleven freshman defensive lineman. Included in this group is key recruit Matt Sailors, a highly regarded outside linebacker who transferred from BYU.
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